Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Install the chrome extension
- 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
- That's all. Screenshot is captured by the Chrome Extension.
How long does it take to get a visa appointment?
Visa Processing Time. Although visa processing time is typically three working days, processing time for specific cases may vary due to individual circumstances and other special requirements. Current Appointment Wait Time in Abuja Current Appointment Wait Time in Lagos Current Appointment Availability Schedule an Appointment
How many times can I reschedule my US visa appointment?
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 reschedule US visa appointment after OFC? a.
How to get a business visa for the USA?
- Consulting with business associates
- Traveling for a scientific, educational, professional or business convention, or a conference on specific dates
- Settling an estate
- Negotiating a contract
- Participating in short-term training
- Transiting through the United States: certain persons may transit the United States with a B-1 visa
How to get visitors visa to USA?
In general, you will need:
- To complete online form DS-160, the nonimmigrant visa application form
- A photo
- A visa application fee
- To schedule an interview
Will US visa slots open?
They have opened first-time B1/B2 slots with interviews starting from Sep 2022, they continue to open slots until late 2024. H/L visa slots are booked for several months, they have opened slots for late 2022 and 2023 for booking.
What is required to book visa slot?
A printed copy of your appointment letter. Your DS-160 confirmation page, and one photograph taken within the last six months. Your current and all old passports, and. Original visa fee payment receipt.
Is US visa slots open in India?
Updates on F1 Visa Appointments in India Unlike last year, US Consulates cannot wait till mid-June to open up F1 slots for Fall 2022 applicants. They will open slots around mid-May and start interviewing applicants for Fall 2022 starting from June 1st, 2022.
How many days before can we book visa slot?
Most countries accept visa applications up to 90 days before your date of travel. If you need your visa in a hurry, you can use the Priority Visa service (available for select countries) for your visit, work or study application depending on the Mission/ Embassy.
Which dates are available for US visa appointment?
The US State Department website shows the average waiting of about one-and-a-half years, which means those planning to apply now can get an appointment for March-April 2024. The average wait for a visa appointment in the US consulate at New Delhi is 522 days for visitor visas and 471 days for student visas.
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.
What is the best time to book US visa appointment in India?
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.
Are B1 B2 slots open in India?
They have opened many interview slots for F1 student visas and have started to open B1/B2 renewal interview slots. Those B1/B2 interviews would start in September 2022. They plan on issuing about 800,000 visas in India within the next 12 months. Applicants can now schedule appointments up to 18 months in advance.
Can I book visa slot without sevis ID?
No, you cannot. DS 160 form has questions about which Visa type you are applying for, when you select F1 Visa in that form, it asks for your SEVIS ID which is only printed on your i20 and if you do not have an i20 then you cannot go for the student visa interview.
How can I book visa slot in India?
Online ProcedureVisit the CGI Website.If you are a first time visitor to their web site, click on “New User?” towards the bottom of the screen to register yourself. ... Once you have registered, visit their web site again to schedule an appointment.More items...
Can I book visa appointment without submitting DS 160?
You must submit your DS-160 application online prior to making an appointment for an interview at the Embassy or Consulate.
How do agents book visa appointment in India?
Any agent will use the same portal for checking or providing any appointment related to visa. There is no third portal that can help in getting interview appointment. Agents can be useful in providing updates or doing all the process from submitting the documents or booking the slot for appointment.
How to use this step-by-step guide?
There are two websites for scheduling US visa appointments. Which website to use depends on the country where you plan to schedule your visa appointment
PART 1: Schedule US visa appointment in Asia, Central America, parts of Europe, Africa and the Middle East
Determine the country where you plan to schedule your US visa appointment. If the country is in the below list, continue with instructions here from PART 1. If not GO TO PART 2.
PART 2: Schedule US visa appointment in North and South America, parts of Europe, Africa and the Middle East
Determine the country where you plan to schedule your US visa appointment. If the country is in the below list, continue with instructions here in PART 2. If not, GO BACK TO PART 1.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
If need to travel to the US urgently, you may qualify for an expedited US visa appointment. Keep in mind that you must have a strong reason and must be able to provide documentary evidence to prove it.
CONCLUSION
That’s it, folks! Follow this step-by-step guide to schedule US visa appointment. If you have any questions or stuck at any step, feel free to comment here or email me.
When to book an appointment for a US visa?
The US embassies recommend that applicants book their US visa appointment date days before their intended travel date. This will allow the embassy or consulate to have enough time to process the visa.
Who initiates the visa application process?
If you are an immigrant applicant, your application process will be initiated by your sponsor who is based in the US. Once the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has approved your sponsor’s petition to sponsor your visa, then the following processes will be continued by you right from your home country.
How long does a non-immigrant visa last?
Some documents you will need for nonimmigrant US visa application are your passport, which must have at least six months validity beyond the period you intend staying in the US, the receipt for your visa application fee, and your DS-160 confirmation page.
What to do when filling out a travel form?
When filling the forms, ensure that all necessary information and documents are provided. You may also need to answer questions regarding your travel itinerary. If you have embarked on an international trip before, either to the US or other country (s), you may be asked to provide dates of some of your past trips.
Is a visa payment mandatory?
Keep in mind that the payment is compulsory . Without it, your application can as well be considered nonexistent. Cost of visa application varies, depending on the visa type you are applying for and your country of origin. The embassy will show you what is required in your own case.
How many screenshots can you see on a visa?
If you login 4 times/day on the US Visa portal, you will gain access to see 4 * 10 (sessions) * 12 (screenshots) = 480 slot availability screenshots in a day. Thats basically checking the Visa portal every 3 mintues.
How this works?
Sharing is Caring: This is a colloborative portal where users share the Visa slots availability screenshots with others.
Does the Visa extension send a screenshot?
The extension sends the Visa schedule screenshot, everytime you login to the US Visa portal .
How long does it take for a visa to be activated?
You require this barcode number to schedule your VISA interview appointment. It takes two days for the barcode to get activated.
When did the Visa norms change?
Since August 2012, the VISA norms have changed. In the new procedure, students have to book an apointment for the VISA Application Centre a.k.a Biometrics (photo + fingerprints) followed by booking an appointment for the VISA interview.
What is DS 160?
The DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Electronics Application, is a fully integrated online application form that is used to collect the necessary application information from a person seeking a nonimmigrant visa for temporary travel to the United States.
