Often asked: Where To Schedule Us Visa Interview?

Applicants for U.S. visas are required to appear in person for a visa interview at the U.S. Embassy/Consulate. You must schedule an appointment for that interview, either online using this website or through the call center.

How do I schedule my US visa interview?

How to Book Your Visa Interview at the Embassy

1. Step 1: Complete the DS-160 form online! (
2. Step 2 – Find the embassy nearest to you!
3. Step 3 – Pay the non-refundable application fee.
4. Step 4 – Schedule your visa appointment!
5. Step 5 – Attend Your Visa Interview.
6. Step 6 – Pick up your passport with visa.

Where can I go for my US visa interview?

Applicants for U.S. visas are required to appear in person for an appointment at the Visa Application Center (VAC) and the visa interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate. You must schedule the VAC appointment at least one day before the interview appointment date.

Are US embassies open for visa interviews?

As restrictions start to ease, most U.S. embassies and consulates have resumed certain immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments.

How can I check availability of US visa interview slots?

Now go to VFS website, vfs-usa.co.in and click on “Click here for an estimate of current availability of visa interview appointments”. Select the suitable options and fill in the Code as seen and Click on Continue. If you need an emergency appointment, you need to take a Emergency Appointment slot.

What is the deadline to reschedule US visa appointment?

Please note that the closing time for appointments is 48 hours. If you cannot attend the rescheduled appointment, please cancel or reschedule your appointment at least three working days prior to your appointment date. Otherwise, you will need to wait until the appointment date has passed to reschedule a new one.

How long it takes to schedule a visa interview?

The length of the visa appointment wait times can vary from case to case. The seasonal workload and number of pending applicants also influence the estimated wait time. But the majority of the wait times fall somewhere between 60 to 120 days, or even longer.

How can I face my visa interview?

The tips below are intended to help you prepare for your visa interview at the U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate in your home country.

1. Ties to Home Country.
2. English.
3. Speak for Yourself.
4. Know the Program and How it Fits Your Career Plans.
5. Be Concise.
6. Supplemental Documentation.
7. Not All Countries Are Equal.
8. Employment.

How can I face my US visa interview?

The commonly asked questions for US Visitor visa interview are the following:

1. What is the purpose of your visit to the US?
2. Have you been to the US before?
3. Do you have relatives or friends currently in the US?
4. Details on your friends / relatives in the US.
5. Where will you be residing in the United States?

What is VAC appointment?

Most applicants will be required to have an appointment at an Visa Application Center (VAC) prior to their appointment at the Consular Sections. Biometric information including fingerprints and digital photographs will be collected at the VAC.

How can I get early US visa appointment?

For such travel, please schedule regular visa appointment well in advance.

1. Pay the visa application fee.
2. Schedule an appointment online for the earliest available date.
3. If the Embassy approves your request then you will receive an email alerting you to schedule your expedited appointment online.

How long does it take for NVC to schedule interview 2021?

How long does it take to get an appointment? Although NVC strives to schedule appointments within three months of NVC’s acceptance of all requested documentation, this timeframe is subject to the operating status and capacity of the consular section.

How do I book a slot for visa interview?

Click on “ Schedule Appointment ”. Select the Visa Type, and hit “Continue”. Select your state of residence, and hit “Continue”. Select the Language of Interview, and hit “Continue”.

What is the best time to book US visa appointment?

We strongly recommend that applicants begin the application process approximately three months before the scheduled travel date, as appointments are usually filled 1-2 months in advance. Besides, visa applications are now subject to a higher degree of scrutiny than in the past.

What is emergency appointment US visa?

Emergency Appointments or Expedited Appointments are available for applicants with genuine emergencies. These appointments are granted on a limited basis based on medical and humanitarian grounds. If your visa was rejected, you cannot take an emergency appointment for a year from the date of rejection.