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.
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 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.
How can I change the location of my citizenship interview?
If you want to have the interview in the country that is not your home, contact the US consulate there and have the officials advise the procedures of changing your interview location. I suggest you have it done as early as possible so that they have enough time buffer to handle and settle your request.
How can I change my visa interview location?
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.
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.
Can I change my US visa appointment location after payment?
It is generally not possible to transfer your DS160 application/visa petition from one Consulate to another, unless the Consulates are located in one country and they specifically confirmed that you can attend an appointment at a different location than you originally selected on your DS-160 application.
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.
What is the best time to reschedule US visa appointment?
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 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 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).
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.
How long is DS-160 valid from the day it is submitted?
The DS-160 visa application validity is for 30 days.
Do visa officers check social media?
Applicants must provide the social media accounts and usernames that they have used in the last five years. For example, they would need to provide this information for any Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts that they hold. However, they do not need to provide passwords for these accounts.
Can I edit DS-160 after taking 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.
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).
Can we reschedule US visa appointment to an earlier date?
You cannot reschedule your visa interview appointment date earlier than your initial interview appointment date. If you do so, you will not be interviewed. You have been interviewed.
Can I change my DS 260 interview location?
Currently, there are no regular consular interviews; only emergency cases. To change an interview location, one must contact the desired post and request that they accept jurisdiction.
Can I cancel and reschedule visa appointment?
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 you check Mehrunissa's posts?
Yes you can. You can check Venkat and Mehrunissa’s posts in this thread. They explain this very well in their posts here.
Can you change DS160?
If you want to change details after submission and appointment scheduled in DS160 form, you can do it but will generate a new DS160 confirmation number. And you paid the fees and appointment against old DS160 confirmation number. You must bring the two DS160 confirmation number and show them at OFC and interview appointment.
Can I change my appointment location?
As far as I know and remeber you can’t change the location. You can only reschedule your appointment that’s is also only 2 times. After that your application and fee shall be considered null & void. And you need to do the whole process from zero. Yes. you can.
Can you change your location on DS 160?
You can do one thing in this situation just retrieve your DS-160 there is is two options will show on screen just make new ds 160 and then you can change your location..
Can you change DS160 confirmation number?
If you want to change details after submission and appointment scheduled in DS160 form, you can do it but will generate a new DS160 confirmation number. And you paid the fees and appointment against old DS160 confirmation number.
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.
Where to contact for specific instructions?
Contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you applied for specific instructions.
How to enter a surname if you have only used another name?
Make sure to enter the other names you have used in full. Thus, if you have only used another surname, enter it along with your usual given name. If you have only used another given name, enter it along with your usual surname.
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:
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.
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).
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.
