Are appointments open for U.S. visa?
Aug 10, 2022 The coronavirus pandemic led to the suspension of U.S. visa services around the world. As restrictions start to ease, most U.S. embassies and consulates have resumed certain immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments.
Is US embassy in India taking appointments?
Appointments are required for most routine American Citizens Services and are available Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. We are closed on American and Indian holidays.
Are U.S. consulates in India open for visa processing?
The U.S. Mission to India is pleased to resume processing of routine in-person B1/B2 visas appointments starting in September 2022. Please note, these appointments are not placeholder appointments.
Are U.S. visa appointments Cancelled in India?
U.S. Embassy in India cancels appointments, global consular services remain unpredictable. The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi announced Friday that it would cancel in-person visa appointments and interview-waiver appointments from April 26 to May 9, as COVID-19 cases continue to surge in India.
Are B1 B2 visa appointments open in India?
The US Embassy announced on Sunday that it was resuming tourist and visitor B1-B2 visa appointments in India from September after the rush for student visas ended.
How can I check visa slots availability?
Give your Access Code (received in the signup) in the extension. Log in to CGI portal from the browser you installed the extension. Navigate to schedule appointment on the visa portal.
How can I get US visa appointment in India?
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.
Are visa slots open for fall 2022?
Earlier in May, the Embassy opened its first batch of interview slots for dates in June and the first half of July 2022, as the Times of India reported.
Why did US Embassy cancel visa appointments in India?
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Are visa slots open for fall 2022?
Earlier in May, the Embassy opened its first batch of interview slots for dates in June and the first half of July 2022, as the Times of India reported.
How can I get appointment for U.S. visa in India?
Step 1: Register online and schedule a biometrics appointment. Once you receive your appointment letter, you must register online at www.ustraveldocs.com, select your visa pick-up location, and schedule an appointment for your photograph and fingerprints to be taken at one of our Visa Application Centers in India.
How do I schedule a U.S. visa appointment in India?
Nonimmigrant applicants should schedule their appointments at U.S. Embassy/Consulate for a visa interview after June 29, 2015. There is NO need to contact the call center or customer supportβsimply login to your visa appointment system profile and reschedule both of your appointments.
When will the US see more appointments in India?
We will see more appointment slots from Jan 2022 to May 2022 as per new guidance by head of US Consulates in India. Check Guidance by US Head of Consulates in India for appointments
When will the US Embassy in India extend the visa fee?
US Embassy in India has extened the Visa Appointment Fee (MRV Fee) validity by an year to September 30, 2023 . If you were not able to book an appointment since the consulates have been closed due to COVID, you are in good shape as you have until Sep 2023 to book an appointment. See screenshot below
When will the MRV fee be extended?
MRV Fee Payment Validity Status : US Consulates in India have extended the MRV fee ( Visa Appointment Booking Fee) payment validity until September 30th, 2023 (extended in Nov 2021 by an year) to make sure all applicants get time to schedule visa appointment. It is updated on the US Embassy and USTravelDocs India Website.
Is the US visa stamping cancelled in 2021?
Due to the Presidential proclamation on April 30, 2021, that imposes a travel ban to the US from India, US Consulates and Embassy in India have canceled all US Visa stamping regular visa stamping appointments until further notice. There is no estimated date when they will lift the travel ban. Currently they are only serving cases that fall under NIE or part of exemptions in proclamation.
Do I need a new visa if I already have one?
You do not need a new US Visa, if you are already in US. As long as you have your I-797 approval valid and I-94 valid, you are fine. All you need to do is maintain Status. Read US Visa vs. Status Difference
Has the B1 appointment changed?
No Changes to the B1/B2 Appointments. This was one of the most frequently asked question and US consulate did not give any information on this. See below screenshot and check Top 10 FAQs of week on US Embassy Website
Is there a change in the US consulate visa?
Even though the travel ban is lifted, there is no change in the US Consulates visa appointments situation. Only limited appointments for Dropbox and some regular appointments. No Dropbox slots open for B1/B2 Appointments yet.
When will the US extend the visa ban?
On June 22, the President signed a Proclamation which extends the previous Proclamation 10014 and suspends the entry of certain additional foreign nationals to the United States through December 31, 2020.
Does the Department of State issue H-1B visas?
Under the Proclamation, the Department of State temporarily will continue not to issue certain categories of immigrant visas (continuing PP10014), as well as not issue H-1B, H-2B, L, and certain J nonimmigrant visas, and their derivative visa categories for family members, apart from certain exceptions as laid out in the Proclamation itself. (Note: H-4 derivatives associated with H-2A and H-3 principal applications may still be issued.)
Is the Department of State suspending visa services?
In response to significant worldwide challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of State has temporarily suspended routine visa services at all U.S. Embassies and Consulates. Embassies and consulates have canceled all routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments as of March 20, 2020 but will continue to provide emergency and mission-critical visa services as resources and local conditions allow.β― We will resume routine visa services as soon as possible but are unable to provide a specific date at this time.β―β―Please see these notices which contain detailed information about the current status of visa services worldwide and visa restrictions related to the COVID-19 global pandemic: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/covid-19-visa-services-and-restrictions.html.
Stranded In India
While pandemic travel bans were lifted by November 2022, many Indian nationals are still in a limbo. They are unable travel back to the US to their jobs and to their families separated in the US. H1-B, L1 and their dependent visas H4 and L2 visa appointments are hard to get. Visa renewals and Dropbox appointments were reduced to a bare minimum.
Dropbox Appointment
Certain non-immigrant visas like H1-B can be renewed after the first three years of being issued. For certain renewal applicants, the passport can be stamped without having to attend an in-person visa interview.
New Dropbox Visa Appointment Slots Available
The US State Department announcement read β βIn the coming days, the US Embassy and Consulates in India will release more than 20,000 additional interview waiver (drop box) appointments for Spring 2022 to allow qualified applicants to make use of the new interview waiver authority.β
Perfect Solution? Maybe Not
The dropbox option allows for certain visa renewals to go through without an interview. This means, the applicant, if eligible may submit an application and all required documents into a βDropboxβ and expect the renewal to be approved and mailed to his residence.
Better Solution
An alternate option would be to offer visa processing avenues in the United States itself. This would eliminate the need for visa stampers to go abroad to get their visa renewed.
