So once you make the payment and get the receipt, the next step is to actually select the location of interview for both biometrics and consulate visa interview. It's confusing because the website defaults to a location and there is no way to even change it.
Can I change the location of my visa interview appointment?
It's confusing because the website defaults to a location and there is no way to even change it. Yes, you can change the location of the visa interview appointment after submitting the DS-160 form. You don't have to fill the DS-160 form again for a change in consulate.
How do I Change my US visa location after paying fees?
How do I change my US visa location after paying fees and submitting a DS-160? Yes. you can. I did it myself. Fill out a new DS-160 by retrieving your old application or filling a new one entirely again. Cancel your old appointment, your previous payment will be kept as credits.
Can I change US embassy interview location after filling DS-160?
You can change US embassy interview location after filling DS-160 within the same country. No need to fill new DS160 form. Move H1B interview from Delhi to Mumbai. Can I book US Visa interview in different US embassy?
How to choose an embassy or consulate for a visa interview?
It is recommended that you choose an embassy or consulate in your country of residence, as it can sometimes be difficult to be interviewed in a country you don’t reside in. Each embassy or consulate has the appointment calendar, which shows the available dates applicants can choose for their visa appointments.
Can we reschedule US visa appointment to different location?
Of course. You can reschedule your appointment (for a future date only) and up to a maximum of two times. If you are late or have missed your appointment on the scheduled day, the system will not allow you to reschedule or cancel, and you will be required to book a new appointment after 24 hours.
How can I change my DS-160 location after submission?
Although it's true that the State Department does not provide a way to go back and change an already submitted DS-160, you can go online to submit a new, corrected DS-160, print the new confirmation page, and bring that to your interview at the consulate or embassy.
How can I change my US visa interview?
If you already had an interview appointment on http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ and want to reschedule your appointment again, you just need to log into your account, then choose “Reschedule Immigrant Visa Appointment”.
Can we change the passport pickup location after visa interview?
You may change your preferred document pick up location online or through the call center until 11:59 p.m. the day of your interview appointment. There is no cost to change your delivery preferences.
Can DS-160 location different appointment?
The interview Embassy/Consulate you select at the beginning of the Form DS-160 can be different from the Embassy/Consulate where you schedule your interview appointment. However please note that the Embassy/Consulate must be located within India (New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata).
How long is DS-160 valid from the day it is submitted?
The DS-160 visa application validity is for 30 days.
How do I change my interview location for immigrant visa?
If you wish to change your interview location, a new form DS-160 is not required. The Embassy or Consulate at which you actually apply can access your form using the barcode on your DS-160 confirmation page, which you must bring to the visa interview.
How many times I can reschedule my US visa appointment?
Restrictions to Changing Appointments Applicants are only allowed to reschedule twice (not including the initial appointment) without penalty. If the second rescheduling attempt is canceled, an applicant will only be allowed to reschedule a new date after a waiting period of 90 days.
Can we cancel US visa appointment and get refund?
A U.S. visa appointment can be canceled at any time. There is no fee for canceling the appointment. The visa application fee isn't refunded for a canceled U.S. visa appointment. An appointment can also be rescheduled, only once, for a later date.
Can someone else pick up my US visa?
If you choose to designate a third party to collect your visa on your behalf, they will need to bring a copy of your government issued photo idea, your visa appointment letter, an original letter from you authorizing them to collect your passport, and their original, government issued photo I.D., along with one copy.
When can I collect my passport after US visa interview?
It takes around 2-3 calendar days after the interview to get the passport and visa delivered.
Is it mandatory to carry old passport for US visa interview?
On your interview day, you will go to the US embassy or consulate you scheduled. What you need to bring varies according to the kind of visa you are applying for, but all applicants will need a current passport. It is a good idea to bring all old passports as well.
How can I change my visa appointment date?
To reschedule an immigrant visa appointment, you must call the US embassy and explain your reasons for wishing to reschedule the visa appointment. You must give them your case number or application number, as well as a time that is convenient for you, so that they may make an appointment for you.
Can I change my DS 160 after scheduling appointment?
Correction of the DS160 confirmation number after you have scheduled an appointment is available until two business days before your visa interview. To correct the number, please log in to your profile, and select “Update profile” or contact the call center for assistance.
How many times I can login for visa appointment?
As per them, in India, using the MRV Fee receipt (Visa fee receipt), you can schedule visa appointment for 5 times.
Can we change visa interview location after Biometrics?
You can change US embassy interview location after filling DS-160 within the same country. No need to fill new DS160 form. Move H1B interview from Delhi to Mumbai.
Where do US embassy interviews take place?
US embassy and US consulate interviews will occur in the immigrants’ country of origin or the country where they’re born. They can also occur in a country where the immigrant is living. Sometimes, we have couples who are married or they’re going through the fiancé visa process and their immigrant spouse or fiancé might have citizenship in several countries. And so, there might be a few countries available that we could have that interview.
Can you have an interview at an embassies?
At the beginning of our clients’ cases, we determine what options are available to you; what embassies and consulates could we potentially have your interview scheduled at and what’s the most convenient for you. At the beginning of the process, that’s when you would make that determination and ask immigration to have that interview there. Typically, they will default to your country of origin but you can ask to have it in other places.
No need to fill new DS 160
There is no need to fill another DS 160 if you want to change your US embassy location.
Change US embassy interview location within same country
Usatraveldocs.com also says the same thing that you can change the US embassy location but it should fall within the same country:
How to access DS-160 form?
The Embassy or Consulate at which you actually apply should be able to access your form using the barcode on your DS-160 confirmation page, which you must bring to the visa interview. For example, a business traveler intends to apply for his visa at the U.S. Embassy in City X, so he selects City X as the location where he will submit his application when he completes his DS-160. He then has an urgent reason to travel to City Y on business. Because there is a U.S. Consulate in City Y, he schedules an appointment for a visa interview there, using the barcode from his completed DS-160 application for appointment scheduling. The U.S. Consulate in City Y is able to accept his DS-160 even though it lists the U.S. Embassy in City X as the location where he originally intended to submit his application.
Do you leave spaces blank on a question?
Most questions are mandatory and must be answered in the spaces provided. You may leave spaces blank when the questions are marked “optional.”. You may answer a question with “Does Not Apply,” when that question does not apply to you; however, all other questions must be answered.
Do you have to have your fingerprints scanned for a visa?
Unless you are exempted from appearing in person, your fingerprints will be electronically scanned on the day of your interview. By providing your fingerprints, you will again certify that that you have answered all questions on the DS-160 truthfully and to the best of your knowledge, and that you will tell the truth during your visa interview. You will be directed to read the following statement prior to having your fingerprints scanned:
Is DS-160 required for a trader visa?
No. The online DS-160 application replaced the DS-156, DS-157, DS-158, and DS-3032, which are no longer necessary. NOTE : In addition to the DS-160, Treaty Trader/Treaty Investor visa applicants also must complete an additional form (see the Treaty Trader/Treaty Investor, E Visa Applicants section below for more information).
What to do if you see an appointment but need an earlier appointment?
If you see an appointment, but you need an earlier appointment, keep checking the appointment later to see if any other appointment slots open up. If you need an emergency appointment, you can try that as long as you meet the eligibility criteria.
What happens if you lose your passport?
If you are unable to obtain a new passport before your appointment, you will have cancel your current appointment and reschedule.
Can you transfer an appointment to someone else?
If you are unable to attend your scheduled appointment, you can’t transfer the appointment to someone else to attend instead.
Can you change your appointment after scheduling?
After you schedule an appointment, the confirmation screen and confirmation email will indicate a date and time by which you can make any change to the appointment, such as rescheduling or canceling it. After that date/time, no changes are allowed.
How to reschedule a visa appointment?
There are two ways to reschedule a US visa appointment. You can do it either by changing the date online or by calling the visa application center (VAC). To do it online, you can log in on the website with your passport number, date of birth as well as your country of citizenship. After logging in, you will be shown different options on the Applicant Summary page.
What is visa appointment?
US visa appointment is one of the numerous obligations that must be fulfilled by almost every applicant applying for a US visa . It includes a medical examination appointment, biometrics appointment, and visa interview. Depending on your visa category, you may need to book and attend some or all of these appointments.
Do you have to make a new visa payment after a reschedule?
This is because after the first reschedule, you may be required to make a new visa application payment if you want to make further changes to your appointment dates. The Machine Readable Visa (MRV) receipt for the initial payment receipt may become inactive after using it the second time.
