Q.1 How soon should I apply for my appointment?
Apply early! The wait times for appointments by post are
available at the Department of State Travel site.
Although the majority of applications are processed and
ready to pick up within a few business days, some applications will require
administrative processing. We cannot predict in advance which applications will
require administrative processing, nor do we know how long it will take. Please
apply at least 6-8 weeks before you plan to travel, and do not book plane
tickets or hotels until you have a visa.
Q.2 How long does my passport have to be valid in order
to apply for a U. S. visa?
You must possess a passport valid for travel to the
United States with a validity date at least six months beyond your intended
period of stay in the United States (unless country-specific agreements provide
exemptions).
Q.3 My passport is damaged or expiring soon, but I want
to apply for a U.S. visa. What should I do?
Please obtain a new passport before your interview if:
Your passport is going to expire in less than 6 months
after the time you enter the United States.
The film on the biographic data pages of your passport
(i.e., page with your photo and back page with your parents' information) is
peeling, or
Your passport is otherwise torn, damaged, mutilated or
has been washed or laundered.
Q.4 Do I qualify for the Visa Waiver Program(VWP)?
You qualify for the Visa Waiver Program if you are a
citizen of a Visa Waiver Program country, possess a machine-readable passport,
are traveling for temporary business or a visit of less than 90 days, meet
other program requirements, and have obtained an authorization through the
Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA).
You must be a citizen of a Visa Waiver Program-eligible
country in order to use this program. Permanent residents of VWP-eligible
countries do not qualify for the Visa Waiver Program unless they are also
citizens of VWP-eligible countries. We recommend you visit the Visa Waiver
Program website before any travel to the U.S. to determine if you are eligible
for the VWP.
Q.5 What is the fee for ESTA(Electronic System for Travel
Authorization) and who has to pay it?
ESTA registration is required for all travelers to the
United States under the Visa Waiver Program. There is a US$14 fee for ESTA
registration. The fee can be paid online using a debit card or any of the
following credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover. Third
parties (travel agents, family members, etc.) can pay your ESTA fee for you if
you do not have the correct type of credit card. If the ESTA registration is
denied, the fee is only US$4.
Q.6 If I travel to the United States without ESTA, what
happens?
Visa Waiver Program travelers who have not obtained
approval through ESTA should expect to be denied boarding on any air carrier
bound for the United States. If you are allowed to board, you can expect to
encounter significant delays and possible denial of admission at the U.S. port
of entry (i.e., arrival airport). ESTA registration usually only takes a few
minutes to complete, authorization often arrives in seconds, and it is valid
for two years, unless the traveler’s passport expires within that two-year
period. In those cases, ESTA validity is limited to the passport’s validity.
Q.7 If I am a third-country national living in the India,
can I apply for a nonimmigrant visa in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad or
Kolkata?
Applicants are generally advised to apply in their
country of nationality or residence. Any person who is legally present in India
may apply for a visa in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad or Kolkata.
However, applicants should decide where to apply based on more than just
convenience or delay in getting an appointment in their home district. One
thing to consider, for example, is in which consular district the applicant can
demonstrate the strongest ties.
There is no guarantee that a visa will be issued, nor is
there a guarantee of processing time. If refused, there is no refund of the
application fee.
Q.8 Do all nonimmigrant visa applicants have to come to
the Embassy for an interview?
Yes, for most applicants. There are only a few exceptions
to the interview requirement. The following applicants generally do not have to
appear in person:
Applicants who are renewing their visa may be eligible
for the Interview Waiver Program. Please visit the
pagehttp://cdn.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv-visarenew.asp for more information
about interview waiver eligibility.
Applicants for A1, A2 (official travelers on central
government business), C2, C3 (central government officials in transit on
central government business) or G1, G2, G3, G4 (central government officials
traveling in connection with an international organization, or employees of an
international organization)
Children under the age of 14 years of age at the date of
the initial visa interview in the Embassy or Consulate if either of the parents
have a valid nonimmigrant visa.
Applicants over 80.
Q.9 I have a nonimmigrant visa that will expire soon and
I would like to renew it. Do I need to go through the whole visa application
process again?
Yes, unless you are eligible to apply using the Interview
Waiver Program. Please visit the
pagehttp://cdn.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv-visarenew.asp for further
information.
Q.10 My passport has expired, but the U.S. visa in it is
still valid. Do I need to apply for a new visa?
No. If your visa is valid and unmarked or undamaged, you
can travel with your two passports together (old and new), if the purpose of
your travel matches your current nonimmigrant visa. Also, the name and other
personal data must be the same in both passports (unless the name change was
due to marriage), and both passports must be from the same country and of the
same type (i.e., both tourist passports and both diplomatic passports).
If your name changed due to marriage, you can travel to
the United States with both passports as well as your marriage certificate.
Q.11 I have accidentally damaged my U.S. visa. Do I need
to reapply?
If your visa has been damaged, you will need to reapply
for a new visa. If your visa was issued recently, you may not need to have a
new interview. More information is available in the Renew My Visa section of
our website.
Q.12 I have dual citizenship. Which passport should I use
to travel to the United States?
If one of your nationalities is not U.S., you can apply
using whichever nationality you prefer, but you must disclose all nationalities
to the Embassy on your application form. U.S. citizens, even dual
citizens/nationals, must enter and depart the United States using a U.S.
passport.
Q.13 How can I extend my visa?
The validity of a visa cannot be extended regardless of
its type. You will need to apply for a new visa.
Q.14 Must I submit my visa application form
electronically?
Yes, you must complete the DS-160 and bring a printed
copy of the the DS-160 confirmation page with you when you go for your
interview at the U.S. Embassy/Consulate and at Visa Application Centre for
Biometric.
Q.15 What is "administrative processing?"
Some visa applications require further administrative
processing, which takes additional time after your interview with a consular
officer. You are advised of this possibility when they apply. Most
administrative processing is resolved within 60 days of the visa interview.
This web page on the Consular Affairs website has more information about
administrative processing.
Q.16 How do I read and understand my visa?
As soon as you receive your visa, check to make sure all
your personal information printed on the visa is correct. If any of the
information on your visa does not match the information in your passport or is
otherwise incorrect, please contact the issuing authority (i.e. the U.S.
Embassy) immediately.
The expiration date of your visa is the last day you may
use the visa to enter the United States. It does not indicate how long you may
stay in the United States. Your stay is determined by the Department of
Homeland Security at your port of entry. As long as you comply with the Department
of Homeland Security decision on the conditions of your stay, you should have
no problem.
Further information about interpreting your visa can be
found at the Department of State's Consular Affairs website.
Q.17 My visa was printed incorrectly. What do I do?
If you think your visa was printed incorrectly, please
email support-india@ustraveldocs.com and explain why you think there is an
error. If necessary, we will provide instructions on how to submit your
passport.
Q.18 Why does my visa say "FNU"?
If you have only one name or if your name appears in only
one line in your passport, then on the visa your full name will only be printed
in the surname field and "First Name Unknown", or "FNU,"
will be printed in the given name field.
Q.19 My visa will expire while I am in the United States.
Is there a problem with that?
No. You may stay in the U.S. for the period of time and
conditions authorized by the Department of Homeland Security officer when you
arrived in the U.S., which will be noted on the I-94, even if your visa expires
during your stay. You can find more information here
Q.20 What will happen when I enter the U.S.
A visa does not guarantee entry into the United States,
but allows a foreign citizen coming from abroad to travel to a U.S. port of
entry and request permission to enter the United States. The Department of
Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials have
authority to permit or deny admission to the United States, and determine how
long a traveler may stay. At the port of entry, upon granting entry to the
United States, the Customs and Border Protection officer will stamp the travel
document of each arriving non-immigrant traveller.The admission stamp will show
the date of admission,class of admission, and the date the traveller is
admitted until.Travelers will also receive on arrival a flier alerting them to
go to www.cbp.gov/I94 for their admission record information.This online record
replaces the paper I-94 form. Visa Waiver Program travelers receive Form 1-94W.
On this form , the officer records either a date or "D/S" (duration
of status). If your I-94 record a specific date, then that is the date by which
you must leave the united states. You can review information about admission on
the CBP Website.The Department of State's Consular Affairs website has more
information about duration of stay.
Q.21 I did not turn in my I-94 when I left the United
States. What should I do?
On April 30, 2013, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
stopped issuing paper I-94 forms in lieu of a digital record. If you received a
paper I-94 form and did not surrender it upon leaving the United States, please
follow the directions at https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/752/kw/i94.
If you entered the U.S. after April 30, 2013, you do not
need to take any action, as your departure from the U.S. is automatically
recorded.
Q.22 I have questions on submitting my DS-160 and
printing the confirmation page. Where can I go for more information?
Our call center is unable to provide assistance on the
application form. Any inquiries on completing the DS-160 can be addressed on
the following website, http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/forms/ds-160--online-nonimmigrant-visa-application/frequently-asked-questions.html.
FAQ - Visa Refusals
What is Section 214(b)?
How can an applicant prove "strong ties?"
Is a denial under Section 214(b) permanent?
Who can influence the consular officer to reverse a
decision?
The United States is an open society. Unlike many other
countries, the United States does not impose internal controls on most
visitors, such as registration with local authorities. Our immigration law
requires consular officers to view every visa applicant as an intending
immigrant until the applicant proves otherwise. In order to enjoy the privilege
of unencumbered travel in the United States, you have a responsibility to prove
you are going to return abroad before a visitor or student visa is issued.
Q.1 What Is Section 214(b)?
Section 214(b) is part of the Immigration and Nationality
Act (INA). It states:
Every alien shall be presumed to be an immigrant until he
establishes to the satisfaction of the consular officer, at the time of
application for admission, that he is entitled to a nonimmigrant status.
Our consular officers have a difficult job. They must
decide in a very short time if someone is qualified to receive a temporary
visa. Most cases are decided after a brief interview and review of whatever
evidence of ties an applicant presents. To qualify for a visitor or student
visa, an applicant must meet the requirements of sections 101(a)(15)(B) or (F)
of the INA respectively. Failure to do so will result in a refusal of a visa
under INA 214(b). The most frequent basis for such a refusal concerns the
requirement that the prospective visitor or student possess a residence abroad
he/she has no intention of abandoning. Applicants prove the existence of such residence
by demonstrating that they have ties abroad that would compel them to leave the
United States at the end of the temporary stay. The law places this burden of
proof on the applicant.
Q.2 How can an applicant prove "strong ties?"
Strong ties differ from country to country, city to city,
and individual to individual. Some examples of ties can be a job, a house, a
family, a bank account. "Ties" are the various aspects of your life
that bind you to your country of residence: your possessions, employment,
social and family relationships.
Imagine your own ties in the country where you live.
Would a consular office of another country consider that you have a residence
there that you do not intend to abandon? It is likely that the answer would be
"yes" if you have a job, a family, if you own or rent a house or
apartment, or if you have other commitments that would require you to return to
your country at the conclusion of a visit abroad. Each person's situation is
different.
U.S. consular officers are aware of this diversity.
During the visa interview they look at each application individually and
consider professional, social, cultural and other factors. In cases of younger
applicants who may not have had an opportunity to form many ties, consular
officers may look at the applicants specific intentions, family situations, and
long-range plans and prospects within his or her country of residence. Each
case is examined individually and is accorded every consideration under the
law.
Q.3 Is a denial under Section 214(b) permanent?
No. The consular officer will reconsider a case if an
applicant can show further convincing evidence of ties outside the United
States. Unfortunately, some applicants will not qualify for a nonimmigrant
visa, regardless of how many times they reapply, until their personal,
professional, and financial circumstances change considerably.
An applicant refused under Section 214(b) should review
carefully their situation and realistically evaluate their ties. They may write
down on paper what qualifying ties they think they have which may not have been
evaluated at the time of their interview with the consular officer. Also, if
they have been refused, they should review what documents were submitted for
the consul to consider. Applicants refused visas under section 214(b) may
reapply for a visa. When they do, they will have to show further evidence of
their ties or how their circumstances have changed since the time of the
original application. It may help to answer the following questions before
reapplying: (1) Did I explain my situation accurately? (2) Did the consular
officer overlook something? (3) Is there any additional information I can
present to establish my residence and strong ties abroad?
Applicants should also bear in mind that they will be
charged a nonrefundable application fee each time they reapply for a visa,
regardless of whether a visa is issued and each time they reply, will have to
complete new DS160 visa form.
Q.4 Who can influence the consular officer to reverse a
decision?
Immigration law delegates the responsibility for issuance
or refusal of visas to consular officers overseas. They have the final say on
all visa cases. By regulation, the U.S. Department of State has authority to review
consular decisions, but this authority is limited to the interpretation of law,
as contrasted to determinations of facts. The question at issue in such
denials, whether an applicant possesses the required residence abroad, is a
factual one. Therefore, it falls exclusively within the authority of consular
officers at our Foreign Service Embassies/Consulates to resolve. An applicant
can influence the Embassy/Consulate to change a prior visa denial only through
the presentation of new convincing evidence of strong ties.
For information about visa ineligibilities other than
214(b), please visit the Department of State's Consular Affairswebsite.
FAQ - Business/Tourist Visa
How long can I stay in the United States on a tourist or
business visa?
My visitor visa (B-1/B-2) expires after my intended date
of arrival in the United States. Do I need to get a new visa before departure?
My U.S. visa will expire in the next 6 months. Do I need
to apply for a new visa after my current visa expires or can I apply in
advance?
I currently hold a valid B-1/B-2 visa, which is in my
maiden name, in my old passport. I wish to transfer this visa to my new
passport, which is in my married name. What is the procedure?
My current U.S. visa was issued to me when I was working
in my previous job. Now I have changed to a new job at a new company and my new
employer wants me to attend a conference in the United States, scheduled for
next month. Can I use the same visa or do I have to apply for a new visa?
My child is studying in the United States. Can I go live
with him/her?
I have a previous B1 visa that is going to expire next
month. Can I apply for a B1/B2 visa under Interview Waiver Program?
Q.1 How long can I stay in the United States on a tourist
or business visa?
A U.S. nonimmigrant visa grants you permission to travel
to a Port of Entry (airport/seaport) in the United States. When you arrive at
your destination Port of Entry, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer
who processes your entry will determine the length of time that you may remain
in the country. You may travel to the Port of Entry during the validity of your
nonimmigrant visa up to and including the last day the visa is valid. The visa
duration does not determine the length of time that you may legally remain in
the United States; only the Customs and Border Protection officer can decide
this upon your arrival in the United States.
Q.2 My visitor visa (B-1/B-2) expires after my intended
date of arrival in the United States. Do I need to get a new visa before
departure?
You can arrive in the United States right up to the last
date of validity indicated on the visa. The Customs and Border Protection
officer on arrival determines the duration of your stay in the United States.
Your visa can expire while you are still in the United States – just be sure
that you do not overstay the period of time the officer grants.
Q.3 My U.S. visa will expire in the next 6 months. Do I
need to apply for a new visa after my current visa expires or can I apply in
advance?
You do not have to wait until your current visa expires.
You can apply for a new visa even if your current visa is valid.
Q.4 I currently hold a valid B-1/B-2 visa, which is in my
maiden name, in my old passport. I wish to transfer this visa to my new
passport, which is in my married name. What is the procedure?
U.S. visas cannot be transferred from one passport to
another. You can travel to the United States with both passports as well as
your marriage certificate, or you can apply for a new visa.
Q.5 My current U.S. visa was issued to me when I was
working in my previous job. Now I have changed to a new job at a new company
and my new employer wants me to attend a conference in the United States,
scheduled for next month. Can I use the same visa or do I have to apply for a
new visa?
You can travel to the United States on the same visa as
long as your visa is valid for business or pleasure.If your Visa is annoted
with your previous company name then you cannot travel on the same visa and
need to apply fresh.
Q.6 My child is studying in the United States. Can I go
live with him/her?
While you can use your own B-1/B-2 visa (or travel under
the Visa Waiver Program, if eligible) to visit your child, you may not live
with your child unless you have your own immigrant, work, or student visa.
Q.7 I have a previous B1 visa that is going to expire
next month. Can I apply for a B1/B2 visa under Interview Waiver Program?
You can check your qualifications for the Interview
Waiver Program http://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv-visarenew.asp.
FAQ - Work Visa
What is a petition?
Can I get a visa to do casual work?
Is there an age limit for applying for a temporary work
visa?
Can my U.S.-based relative sponsor me for a work visa?
When can I enter the United States?
Who pays the Fraud Prevention and Detection fee and when
do they pay it?
I am applying to renew my L1 Blanket visa. Do I need to
pay the Fraud Prevention and Detection fee?
I would like to renew my H1B/L1 visa. Do I qualify for
the Interview Waiver Program?
When I was last in the US, I changed my status from one
classification [e.g. Student (F1) or Temporary Worker (H1B)] to another. Do I
need a new non-immigrant visa?
My H1B Employment Petition (USCIS Form I-797) shows an
employment start date. How early can I apply for an H1B visa at the Consulate?
I am applying for an H1B/L1 visa and would like my spouse
to travel with me. Can he or she apply for a dependant visa (H4/L2) at the same
time as me or should they wait until my visa has been issued?
Can a person on a dependent visa work in the US?
I have a valid H1B visa which contains my previous
petitioner’s details. I have changed my employer with valid I-797 and am back
in India for a short trip. Can I travel back to US on the same visa or do I
need to apply for a new visa?Can a person on a dependent visa work in the US?
I currently have a valid B1/B2 visa. If my H1B visa is
stamped, will my B1/B2 visa be cancelled?
The Consular Officer did not return my petition or other
documents back at the end of the interview. What should I do?
I have a valid H1B or L1 petition, but the visa in my
passport is expired. I am currently in India and need to urgently travel back
to US to continue my work. What should I do?
What form is required for an L-1 Blanket visa?
Q.1 What is a petition?
Before applying for a temporary worker visa at the U.S.
Embassy, you must have an approved Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant
Worker, from USCIS. This petition must be submitted by your prospective
employer no earlier than 6 months prior to your proposed employment start date.
Your employer should file the petition as soon as possible within the 6-month
period to allow adequate time for processing. Once approved, your employer will
be sent Form I-797, Notice of Action. For more information, visit the USCIS
Temporary Workers webpage.
Note: To verify your petition's approval the Embassy or
Consulate needs your I-129 petition receipt number, along with a copy of your
approved Form I-797. Please bring both of these to your interview.
Q.2 Can I get a visa to do casual work?
No. There is no visa that covers casual work. All
applicants who plan to work in the United States must have an approved petition
prior to their visa appointment.
Q.3 Is there an age limit for applying for a temporary
work visa?
No. There is no age limit to apply for a temporary work
visa.
Q.4 Can my U.S.-based relative sponsor me for a work
visa?
No. Only your employer can sponsor you.
Q.5 When can I enter the United States?
You may not enter the United States until 10 days prior
to your employment start date, as noted on your Form I-797 or on your offer of
employment letter.
Q.6 Who pays the Fraud Prevention and Detection fee and
when do they pay it?
An applicant for an L-1 visa traveling on a blanket
petition must pay the Fraud Prevention and Detection fee. On individual L, H-1B
and H-2B petitions, the U.S. petitioner pays the Fraud Prevention and Detection
fee to USCIS when the petition is filed. These fees are to be paid at the
Embassy/Consulates with a demand draft/cashier’s cheque.
Q.7 I am applying to renew my L1 Blanket visa. Do I need
to pay the Fraud Prevention and Detection fee?
Yes. You need to pay the Fraud Prevention and Detection
fee again.
Q.8 I would like to renew my H1B/L1 visa. Do I qualify
for the Interview Waiver Program?
You can check your qualification for the Interview Waiver
Program at http://cdn.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv-visarenew.asp. If you do not
qualify for the Interview Waiver Program, you will need to make a regular
application.
Q.9 When I was last in the US, I changed my status from
one classification [e.g. Student (F1) or Temporary Worker (H1B)] to another. Do
I need a new non-immigrant visa?
Yes. If you have changed your status, you must also
present evidence that you did so lawfully by providing USCIS Form I-797 (Notice
of Action) for Change/Adjustment of Status to the Consular Officer at the time
of your visa interview.
Q.10 My H1B Employment Petition (USCIS Form I-797) shows
an employment start date. How early can I apply for an H1B visa at the
Consulate?
You can apply for an H1B visa up to 90 days before the
petition start date listed on the form I-797, Notice of Action. However, you
cannot enter the US earlier than 10 days prior to the start date listed on the
I-797 unless you are already working on an H1B visa for the same petitioner.
Q.11 I am applying for an H1B/L1 visa and would like my
spouse to travel with me. Can he or she apply for a dependant visa (H4/L2) at
the same time as me or should they wait until my visa has been issued?
We recommend that the spouse and dependent children go
for their visa interview at the same time as the principal applicant.
Q.12 Can a person on a dependent visa work in the US?
Whether someone on a dependent visa can work in the U.S.
depends on the visa category. For instance, H4 dependents cannot work while
many L2 dependents can. Please check here.
Q.13 I have a valid H1B visa which contains my previous
petitioner’s details. I have changed my employer with valid I-797 and am back
in India for a short trip. Can I travel back to US on the same visa or do I
need to apply for a new visa?Can a person on a dependent visa work in the US?
In general, if you have a new petition with a different
employer, you need to apply for a new visa. In certain situations (such as
corporate restructuring), it may be possible to travel back with your current
I-797 and visa. Further information can be found through the U.S. Customs and
Border Protection Info Center.
Q.14 I currently have a valid B1/B2 visa. If my H1B visa
is stamped, will my B1/B2 visa be cancelled?
Generally, no. It is usually permitted to hold multiple
visas as long as they are different visa classifications. However, the final
decision rests with the the Consular Officer.
Q.15 The Consular Officer did not return my petition or
other documents back at the end of the interview. What should I do?
The Consular Officer generally returns all the documents
back to the applicant at the end of the interview. You may remind the Officer
about the documents submitted him or her at the end of the interview. If the
Officer needs to keep any official documents after they interview, they will be
returned with the passport However, be sure to you keep a photocopy of your
petition or other important document at home, in case anything is misplaced.
Q.16 I have a valid H1B or L1 petition, but the visa in
my passport is expired. I am currently in India and need to urgently travel
back to US to continue my work. What should I do?
You will need to apply for a new visa in order to
re-enter US. You can check your qualification for the Interview Waiver Program
http://cdn.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv-visarenew.asp.
Q.17 What form is required for an L-1 Blanket visa?
The I-129S form is required to apply for an L-1 Blanket
visa. USCIS has recently created a new version of form I-129S.
From September 9, 2013, Posts will no longer accept older
versions of the form
FAQ - Student Visa
What is an I-20 and how do I get it?
How early should I apply for my student visa?
I received my visa, when should I travel?
Can a person on a visitor visa change his/her status to
student while in the United States if he/she gains admission to a school and
gets a Form I-20?
What if I receive an I-20 to a different school?
I was working as an H-1B and have now been admitted to a
university as an F-1. Do I need to return to my country to apply for a student
visa?
Can an F-1 student work in the United States?
What is the SEVIS system and how does it affect me?
Can my dependents apply for a tourist visa instead of
dependent visa if they only want to visit me and stay in U.S. for a short
period of time?
Q.1 What is an I-20 and how do I get it?
The Form I-20 is an official U.S. Government form, issued
by a certified school, which a prospective nonimmigrant student must have in
order to get an F-1 or M-1 visa. Form I-20 acts as proof-of-acceptance and
contains the information necessary to pay the SEVIS I-901 fee, apply for a visa
or change visa status, and be admitted into the United States. The Form I-20
has the student's SEVIS identification number, which starts with the letter N
and is followed by nine digits, on the upper righthand side directly above the
barcode.
Q.2 How early should I apply for my student visa?
You are encouraged to apply for your nonimmigrant student
visa as soon as you have your I-20. To ensure you get an early and timely date
you may apply at anytime. However, a student visa may be issued no more than
120 days prior to the start date mentioned on your I-20.
Q.3 I received my visa, when should I travel?
You may only enter the United States within 30 days of
the beginning of the course of study stated on your I-20, regardless of when
your visa was issued.
Q.4 Can a person on a visitor visa change his/her status
to student while in the United States if he/she gains admission to a school and
gets a Form I-20?
Yes. In general, you may apply to change your
nonimmigrant visa status if you were lawfully admitted to the United States
with a nonimmigrant visa, if your nonimmigrant status remains valid, if you
have not violated the conditions of your status, and you have not committed any
actions that would make you ineligible. For more details, please visit the USCIS
website.
Q.5 What if I receive an I-20 to a different school?
If you received an I-20 after scheduling your
appointment, then you can inform the U.S. consular officer of the new I-20 at
the time of the interview.
Q.6 I was working as an H-1B and have now been admitted
to a university as an F-1. Do I need to return to my country to apply for a
student visa?
No. Once you are in the United States, you do not need to
apply for a new visa because the visa is only for entry into the United States.
Check with USCIS to determine if you need to adjust status. If you leave the
country, however, you'll need to apply for the student visa in order to
re-enter the United States.
Q.7 Can an F-1 student work in the United States?
Full-time students on F visas may seek on-campus
employment not to exceed 20 hours per week. After the first year in student
status, an applicant may apply for employment off campus with authorization
from USCIS. Please contact your student advisor for further information.
Q.8 What is the SEVIS system and how does it affect me?
The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System
(SEVIS) program requires schools and exchange programs to verify the enrollment
status of all new and continuing foreign students and exchange visitors.
Student visa applicants are required to pay a SEVIS fee before a visa can be
issued. Applicants are then required to provide the SEVIS I-901 fee receipt as
proof of payment. The SEVIS website has more details.
Q.9 Can my dependents apply for a tourist visa instead of
dependent visa if they only want to visit me and stay in U.S. for a short
period of time?
Yes, they can apply for a Tourist visa.
FAQ - Exchange Visitor Visa
I received my visa, when should I travel?
What is the SEVIS system and how does it affect me?
What is the "two-year rule?"
Can the two-year rule be waived?
Q.1 I received my visa, when should I travel?
Exchange visitors may only enter the United States within
30 days of the beginning of the program, as stated on your Form DS-2019,
regardless of when your visa was issued.
Q.2 What is the SEVIS system and how does it affect me?
The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System
(SEVIS) program requires schools and exchange programs to verify the enrollment
status of all new and continuing foreign students and exchange visitors.
Exchange visitor visa applicants are required to pay a SEVIS fee before a visa
can be issued. Applicants are required to provide the SEVIS I-901 fee receipt
as proof of payment. The SEVIS website has more details.
Q.3 What is the "two-year rule?"
The "two-year rule" is the common term used for
a section of U.S. immigration law which requires many exchange visitors to
return to their home countries and be physically present there for at least two
years after the conclusion of their exchange visit before they can return to
the United States under certain types of visas, specifically H-1, L-1, K-1 and
immigrant visas. It is important to note that only a preliminary finding of
whether the two-year rule applies to you is made on your DS-2019 when your J-1
visa is issued. The final decision will be made only if you later choose to
apply for an H-1, L-1, K-1, or immigrant visa.
J-1 visa holders subject to the two-year rule are not
permitted to remain in the United States and apply for an adjustment/change of
status to a prohibited nonimmigrant status (for example, from a J-1 visa to an
H-1 visa) or to apply for legal permanent resident status (Green Card) without
first returning home for two years or obtaining an approved waiver. Whether you
are subject to the two-year rule is determined by a number of factors,
including your source of funding and your country's "Skills
List."" It is not determined by the amount of time you spend in the
United States.
Q.4 Can the two-year rule be waived?
Possibly. Only the Department of State's Visa Office can
grant waivers of the two-year rule. The Visa Office is also the final authority
on whether you are subject to the rule, regardless of what is annotated in your
passport. If you are subject to the two-year rule, you may be able to obtain a
waiver. Even if you are subject to the two-year rule, you may still qualify for
a tourist visa or any other nonimmigrant visa except those noted above.
FAQ - Transit/Ship Crew Visa
I plan to stop in the United States for a day and take a
flight to another country on the next day. Do I need to apply for C-1 visa or a
B-1/B-2 visa?
I wish to apply for a two visas (C1D & B1/B2). What
should I do?
I have a valid C1D visa. During my stay at port, can I
enter US for tourism or to visit friends or family without holding a valid
B1/B2 visa?
Q.1 I plan to stop in the United States for a day and
take a flight to another country on the next day. Do I need to apply for C-1
visa or a B-1/B-2 visa?
If you seek layover privileges for purposes other than
transiting through the United States, such as to visit friends or for
sightseeing, then you must qualify for and obtain the type of visa required for
that purpose, such as a B-2 visa.
Q.2 I wish to apply for a two visas (C1D & B1/B2).
What should I do?
You should fill out one DS-160 visa application form and
pay one visa fee in order to schedule an appointment for your C1D visa. At the
time of the interview, you can request that the Officer also consider your
application for a B1/B2 visa. If approved, you will not need to pay an
additional fee. Please note that this dual visa arrangement only exists for C1D
and B1/B2 visas, not for other visa combinations.
Q.3 I have a valid C1D visa. During my stay at port, can
I enter US for tourism or to visit friends or family without holding a valid
B1/B2 visa?
You may be allowed to enter the US during your stay;
however it is at the sole discretion of the Customs and Border Patrol officials
at the Port of Entry.
FAQ - Religious Worker Visa
I am applying for a religious worker visa, but do not
have an approved petition. I have been to the United States previously with an
R-1 visa and was not required to have the petition. Can I apply for an R-1 visa
without the petition since I had an R-1 visa in the past?
Q.1 I am applying for a religious worker visa, but do not
have an approved petition. I have been to the United States previously with an
R-1 visa and was not required to have the petition. Can I apply for an R-1 visa
without the petition since I had an R-1 visa in the past?
The requirement for an approved petition went into effect
November 28, 2008. All applicants applying for an R-1 nonimmigrant visa are
required to have an approved petition from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services (USCIS). For more information, please visit the USCIS website.
FAQ - Lost/Stolen - Passports/Visas
What should I do if my visa is lost or stolen?
Q.1 What should I do if my visa is lost or stolen?
If the loss/theft took place in India, you must report
the loss of your passport and visa to the local Indian Police and obtain a
police report. If this happened overseas, please obtain a police report from
that locale. Then report the loss of the visa to
support-india@ustraveldocs.com, including the following information:
Your name, date and place of birth, and nationality.
The city where your visa was issued (Mumbai, Chennai, New
Delhi, Hyderabad, or Kolkata).
Your address and phone number.
A photocopy of the lost visa, if available, or the date
and place of issuance, if known.
A photocopy of the bio-data page of your lost passport,
if available. If not, the nationality and number of your lost passport as well
as the issuance and expiration dates, if available.
Circumstances of the loss: When and how your passport was
lost or stolen.
Copy of the police report for the stolen passport
FAQ - Retrieve My Passport/Visa
When will I receive my passport after visa is processed?
Why only one passport per envelope? Why no family
discounts?
How will I get my passport back after the interview?
What do I need to show to pick up the passport at the
Document Delivery location?
What happens to my passport if I'm unable to collect it
from the Document Delivery location?
Q.1 When will I receive my passport after visa is
processed?
Although visa processing time is typically three working
days, processing time for specific cases may vary due to individual
circumstances and other special requirements. You may pick up the passport from
the location you chose at the time of appointment scheduling or alternatively
may opt for Courier delivery.
Q.2 Why only one passport per envelope? Why no family
discounts?
There is no additional charge for the courier to return
your passport to you. All costs are included in your visa application fee. The
courier's security and safety rules require separate tracking of every
passport.
Q.3 How will I get my passport back after the interview?
You must pick up your passport from the document delivery
location you selected at the time you scheduled your interview. If you want to
change this location you may do so until midnight of the day before your
appointment. If you are planning urgent travel, the courier location closest to
the location of your interview may result in a faster pick-up time. The cost of
the passport pick up from the document delivery location you selected is
included in the visa application fee.
Q.4 What do I need to show to pick up the passport at the
Document Delivery location?
In order to ensure that your passport and visa are not
given to an unauthorized person,please carry all listed documents as per link
to collect your passport from selected document delivery location.
Q.5 What happens to my passport if I'm unable to collect
it from the Document Delivery location ?
Please note that passports not collected within 14
calendar days from 11 service centers or within 7 working days from 22 Blue
Dart locations will be RETURNED to the respective U.S. Embassy/Consulate and
applicants will need to pick up their passports/documents directly from U.S.
Embassy/Consulate. As the Consulates and Embassy have limited hours to return
passports, this will be at great delay to you. For more information, please see
this link.
FAQ - Visa Application Center
Why must applicants go to the Visa Application Center?
May I schedule my Visa Application Center appointment on
the same day as my visa interview appointment?
Do I need to pay an additional fee for the Visa
Application Center service?
Who must go to the Visa Application Center?
Q.1 Why must applicants go to the Visa Application
Center?
Applicants for U.S. visas are required to appear in
person for an appointment at the Visa Application Centre. Biometric information
including fingerprints and digital photographs will be collected. Child below
14years of age is not required to attend the interview at Visa Application
Center . Accompany/Guardians/Parents can carry the child documents with one
hard copy photograph as per US Visa Specification. For photo specification
follow link.
Q.2 May I schedule my Visa Application Center appointment
on the same day as my visa interview appointment?
You must schedule your Visa Application Centre
appointment at least one day before the visa interview appointment date at the
U.S. Embassy or Consulate. For L1 Blanket visa applicant may schedule Visa
Application Centre and Consulate appointment on the same day.
Q.3 Do I need to pay an additional fee for the Visa
Application Center service?
No, the visa fee includes the Visa Application Centre
service.
Q.4 Who must go to the Visa Application Center?
All applicants are required to schedule an appointment at
the Visa Application Centre unless they qualify for theInterview Waiver
Program.
Note: Children below 14yrs are not required to be present
at Visa Application Center on the day of appointment. Parents/Guardians can
carry child application with them along with one hardcopy photograph as per US
visa specification. For photo specification follow link.
FAQ - Group Appointments
What is the process to schedule group appointment?
My group request is denied can I submit a new request?
How do you pay a bulk payment for a group appointment?
My group appointment request for 50 applicants is
approved by the Embassy/Consulate, can I add more applicants on the same
request?
Why am I able to see the VAC appointments dates but not
the Embassy/Consulate requested date?
I have cancelled my current group appointment date. Can I
schedule a new appointment date?
Why do I receive an error when I add new applicant
details to the approved group applicant count?
Q.1 What is the process to schedule group appointment?
You may refer to the How to Apply section on the group
appointment page.
Q.2 My group request is denied can I submit a new
request?
There are no restrictions on how many requests you can
submit, however it is suggested that new requests are only submitted if there
is a change in circumstances.
Q.3 How do you pay a bulk payment for a group
appointment?
It is possible to make a bulk payment using the National
Electronics Fund Transfer (NEFT) platform on the group appointment page. Please
choose the appropriate visa type and quantity; your browser will automatically
be redirected to the page containing payment instructions. You can also make a
payment at a Citibank/Axis bank location. See the payment page for
instructions.
Q.4 My group appointment request for 50 applicants is
approved by the Embassy/Consulate, can I add more applicants on the same
request?
You cannot exceed the allocated applicant count that is
approved. You need to submit a new group request to the Embassy/Consulate for
the additional count.
Q.5 Why am I able to see the VAC appointments dates but
not the Embassy/Consulate requested date?
Interview slots may not be available on the requested
date. We recommend you immediately schedule the group appointment once you
receive the approval from the Embassy/Consulate else the slots will be utilized
and the desired appointment slots will not available.
Q.6 I have cancelled my current group appointment date.
Can I schedule a new appointment date?
You need to submit a new group request to schedule an
appointment date at the Embassy or Consulate.
Q.7 Why do I receive an error when I add new applicant
details to the approved group applicant count?
Please make sure if the below points are checked before
you contact the call center
Make sure the profile of the same applicant is not
entered twice.
Check the total number of applicants added to the
approved count.
Check if any applicant receipt is untagged to the
profile.
FAQ - Application Profile
How do I reset my password?
Q.1 How do I reset my password?
Click the Forgot Your Password? link at the bottom of
this web page. Enter your email address in the Usernamefield and click Submit.
The email address you type must match the email address you used when you began
your visa application. A new password will be sent to your email address.
Note: The email with your new password will come from
no-reply@ustraveldocs.com. Some email applications have rules which filter
unknown senders into a spam or junk mail folder. If you have not received your
email notification, please look for the message in your junk and spam email
folders.
FAQ – Immigrant Visa General Questions
What is the difference between an immigrant and
nonimmigrant visa?
What may delay a decision on my application?
What else could delay a decision on my application?
Will the same consular officer talk to me if I have to
return to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate?
Can I request an earlier interview appointment? Or if I
did not come for my scheduled interview, can I request a new interview
appointment?
Can the children of an immigrant visa applicant be
included in a single petition?
Can my child, who is nearing 21 years old, be issued a
visa before he turns 21?
What happens if a petition is filed by a Lawful Permanent
Resident (F2A or F2B) and the petitioner becomes a U.S. citizen before the
applicant is called for an interview?
I immigrated to the United States as the adopted child of
a petitioner. Now that I am a U. S. citizen, can I petition for my natural
parent(s)?
We have raised a child who is neither our biological nor
legally adopted child. Can he/she be included as a derivative on our immigrant
visa application?
I was petitioned by a relative several years ago, but my
petitioner has moved back to India. Can I still immigrate to the United States?
Can a child born outside the United States to a Lawful
Permanent Resident enter the United States?
If Lawful Permanent Resident parents leave their newborn
child abroad with family members, return to the United States and later want
the child to join them, what must they do?
I was a Lawful Permanent Resident ("Green Card"
holder) who left the United States for several years. Can I still return to the
United States using my Green Card?
How can I enter the Diversity Visa or green card lottery?
Can a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident file a
petition at any Embassy or Consulate for a relative?
Can I still qualify for a tourist visa if I have a
pending immigrant petition?
Where can I find additional information on Immigrant
Visas?
Q.1 What is the difference between an immigrant and
nonimmigrant visa?
An immigrant visa is issued to a qualified person who has
an approved petition based on a family or work relationship and who wishes to
live in the United States permanently. A nonimmigrant visa is issued to a
person who is traveling to the United States for a specific purpose (vacation,
studies, medical treatment, business, temporary work) and who will depart the
U.S. after completion of that purpose.
Q.2 What may delay a decision on my application?
A decision on your applicant will be delayed if you fail
to follow instructions and come to your interview without required
documentation. It could also be delayed if you do not come with recommended
secondary documents to help establish your qualifications. When you cannot
present required or secondary supporting documents, your application will be
refused under Section 221(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. You will
be provided a pending letter indicating the additional documentation you must
present for your application to be completed.
Q.3 What else could delay a decision on my application?
The U.S. Embassy or Mumbai Consulate may ask the Indian
government agency in charge of civil records or other official agencies to
confirm or verify information about an applicant. An applicant with a spouse or
a fiancé(e) petition, for example, must provide documentation to show
termination of any prior marriages. Consular officers may also conduct
investigations to determine whether applicants are legally eligible to receive
visas.
These extra steps can delay visa issuance. Applicants are
advised not to finalize their travel arrangements until they have received
their visas.
Q.4 Will the same consular officer talk to me if I have
to return to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate?
You might see a different consular officer upon return.
All officers have access to the information about your case and will review
your application based on the same requirements.
Q.5 Can I request an earlier interview appointment? Or if
I did not come for my scheduled interview, can I request a new interview
appointment?
Requests for earlier appointments are granted only if
there are available slots. If you wish to reschedule your appointment to an
earlier date or have missed a previously scheduled appointment, you should
write to support-india@ustraveldocs.com.
Q.6 Can the children of an immigrant visa applicant be
included in a single petition?
Children of U.S. citizens are considered Immediate
Relatives (IR) and must have individual petitions filed for them. Petitions for
immediate relatives may be filed simultaneously at U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services. Children of applicants with family-based petitions (F
category) may derive immigration benefits from the same petition provided that
they are single and under 21. Such children are called derivatives for purposes
of immigration. Only biological or legally-adopted children are entitled to
derivative status. A non-orphan adopted child must have been legally adopted
before the age of 16 and must have been in the physical and legal custody of
the adoptive parent for at least two years. A child born after a petition was
filed and approved may be registered or added on to the petition as a
derivative. The principal applicant should submit photocopies of the child's
birth certificate and child’s passport to the NVC or the U.S. Embassy or Mumbai
Consulate and pay the corresponding visa processing fee.
Q.7 Can my child, who is nearing 21 years old, be issued
a visa before he turns 21?
If visa numbers are available for you (or your visa case
becomes current for processing) and your child is aging out (or turning 21), we
are prepared to expedite the processing of the application. However, it is
still the applicant's responsibility to complete the application requirements
in a timely manner. U.S. immigration law requires that visa applications be
strictly processed according to priority date because of the limited number of
visas available worldwide. This means the U.S. Embassy or Mumbai Consulate will
not process visa applications until priority dates are current.
If you plan to immigrate to the United States with your
children, or to have your children join you in the United States later, you
must prove that your children are:
Unmarried
Eligible to be listed under your visa classification, and
Under the age of 21 at the time they enter the United
States
If your child will soon turn 21, your child could become
ineligible to immigrate with you. If your child cannot immigrate with you
because of his or her age, then a separate petition must be filed for your
child and there may be a significant delay before your child becomes eligible
for the visa.
If visas are available in your visa category before your
child's birthday, the NVC may be able to expedite your case so that you and
your child can immigrate together. Unfortunately, if visas are not available
before the child's birthday, the NVC cannot expedite the case.
There is also a law called the Child Status Protection
Act (CSPA), which applies to a narrow range of cases and may allow the
principal applicant's son or daughter to remain eligible beyond age 21 under
this petition. At the time of the parent's visa interview, the consular officer
will determine whether or not CSPA is applicable in your particular situation.
Q.8 What happens if a petition is filed by a Lawful
Permanent Resident (F2A or F2B) and the petitioner becomes a U.S. citizen
before the applicant is called for an interview?
If you filed a petition for your spouse and/or minor
children when you were a lawful permanent resident (LPR), and you are now a
U.S. citizen, you must upgrade the petition from family second preference (F2)
to immediate relative (IR). You can do this by sending proof of your U.S.
citizenship to the National Visa Center (NVC). You should send:
A copy of the bio data page of your U.S. passport; or
A copy of your certificate of naturalization
Important Notice: If you upgrade a family second
preference (F2) petition for your spouse and you did not file separate
petitions for your minor children when you were an LPR, you must do so now. A
child is not included in an immediate relative (IR) petition. (This is
different from the family second preference (F2) petition, which includes minor
children in their parents’ F2 petitions.)
Children born abroad after you became a U.S. citizen may
qualify for U.S. citizenship. They should apply for U.S. passports. A consular
officer in the American Citizens Services Unit will determine whether your
child is a U.S. citizen and can have a passport. If the consular officer
determines your child is not a U.S. citizen, the child must apply for an
immigrant visa if he/she wants to live in the United States.
http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/types/family/family-preference.html#5
Q.9 I immigrated to the United States as the adopted
child of a petitioner. Now that I am a U. S. citizen, can I petition for my
natural parent(s)?
No. Once you receive an immigrant visa as an adopted
child, your biological parents can no longer benefit from a petition that you
file.
Q.10 We have raised a child who is neither our biological
nor legally adopted child. Can he/she be included as a derivative on our
immigrant visa application?
No. A child may only become your derivative if that child
is born to you or meets the definition of an adopted child under the
Immigration and Nationality Act. If you attempt to bring in a child who does
not meet any of these definitions, you risk being denied an immigrant visa and
being barred permanently from entering the United States. See Adopted Children
for more information on adopting in India.
Q.11 I was petitioned by a relative several years ago,
but my petitioner has moved back to India. Can I still immigrate to the United
States?
U.S. immigration law requires that petitioners be
domiciled or reside in the United States. The purpose of family-sponsored
immigrant visas is to reunite family members. For more information on this
issue, please
visithttp://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/types/family/immediate-relative.html#4
Q.12 Can a child born outside the United States to a
Lawful Permanent Resident enter the United States?
A child born abroad to parents who are U.S. Lawful
Permanent Residents may enter the United States without a visa, provided the
child is accompanied by a parent, upon that parent's first return to the United
States within two years of the child's birth. The parent must provide reliable
documentation showing the parent-child relationship.
Q.13 If Lawful Permanent Resident parents leave their
newborn child abroad with family members, return to the United States and later
want the child to join them, what must they do?
The child must have an immigrant visa to enter the United
States. The Lawful Permanent Resident parent(s) must file an F2A (minor child)
or F2B (unmarried child over 21 years old) preference petition with the U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services. This can involve a wait of several years
in India.
Q.14 I was a Lawful Permanent Resident ("Green
Card" holder) who left the United States for several years. Can I still
return to the United States using my Green Card?
As a Lawful Permanent Resident you may not remain outside
the United States for more than one (1) year unless you receive a re-entry
permit from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) before your
departure from the United States. Otherwise, you are considered to have
forfeited your status and must either be re-petitioned or apply for a Returning
Resident Visa. The returning resident visa is granted only when circumstances
beyond your control prevented you from returning to your U.S. domicile within
the required period of time.
Q.15 How can I enter the Diversity Visa or green card
lottery?
Indian citizens are not included in the diversity
immigrant program. Persons of other nationalities resident in India may be
included. More information on the lottery can be found
athttp://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/diversity-visa/entry.html
Q.16 Can a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident file
a petition at any Embassy or Consulate for a relative?
Authority to accept a petition rests solely with the U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Petitions must be filed in the
petitioner's place of residence. If the petitioner resides in the United States,
the petitioner must file at the USCIS office that has jurisdiction over his or
her place of residence. If a petitioner resides in India, he or she should
contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office at the U.S.
Embassy in New Delhi.
Q.17 Can I still qualify for a tourist visa if I have a
pending immigrant petition?
Yes. Having an immigrant petition on file is not grounds
for an automatic refusal for a nonimmigrant visa. However, the consular officer
reviewing your nonimmigrant visa application will require strong evidence that
you are not intending to immigrate at this time and that you will return to
India after your temporary visit to the United States.
Q.18 Where can I find additional information on Immigrant
Visas?
http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate.html
FAQ - Immigrant Visa Fees
Why are fees constantly changing?
Q.1 Why are fees constantly changing?
We periodically update our fees to ensure that the
Department of State recovers the true costs of providing consular services, as
required by law. The changes to our fee schedule reflect more accurately the
true expenditure of doing business. This way, services of direct benefit to
individuals, organizations, or groups are paid for by the users rather than by
taxpayers in general. Fees paid in the local currency at the U.S. Embassy or
Consulate are also periodically adjusted for fluctuations in the exchange rate.
FAQ - K Fiance Visas
How do I schedule a K visa interview?
Need to cancel / reschedule my K visa application.
Where do I submit the documents requested by the consular
officer?
I wish to withdraw my K visa petition / application?
Where can I find additional information on K visas?
Q.1 How do I schedule a K visa interview?
After the consulate has received the approved visa
petition according your status as a fiancé (e), you will receive a letter from
the consulate instructing you about the required documents and how to schedule
your visa interview.
Step 1:
Obtain your Police Clearance Certificate from the
Regional Passport Office.
Step 2:
Complete your medical examination with an approved panel
physician from the list available athttp://mumbai.usconsulate.gov/medical_examination2.html.
Step 3:
Complete Form DS-160 online at ImmigrantVisas.state.gov
and print the confirmation letter. Please do this for the fiancé and any
derivative children who will be applying for a visa.
Step 4:
Go to here. Create a user account, select your
passport/visa pick-up location and pay your nonimmigrant K visa fee.
Step 5:
Only after completing Steps 1-4, log in to here to
schedule two appointments: One appointment for biometric fingerprint and photo
collection at the Visa Application Center (VAC) and one appointment at the
Consulate.
Q.2 Need to cancel / reschedule my K visa application.
Login to here and cancel your existing appointment and
reschedule your K visa application.
Please Note:
After the consulate has received the approved visa
petition from National Visa Center according your status as a fiancé (e), you
will receive a letter from the consulate instructing you about the required
documents and how to schedule your visa interview. If you haven’t received a
letter please email support-india@ustraveldocs.com.
Q.3 Where do I submit the documents requested by the
consular officer?
If your case is pending please follow instructions for
document submission:
Submit the requested documents at either one of the five
Visa Application Centers (VAC) or 6 VFS (Visa Facilitation Service) offices.
Visit here for location details and registration.
Please print the 221(g) courier submission letter and
submit it along with the required documents and the 221(g) letter.
Q.4 I wish to withdraw my K visa petition / application?
If you would like to withdraw the K petition you filed on
behalf of a beneficiary please send us a signed, notarized, and dated letter of
your intent to withdraw by post to our mailing address below or via email to
support-india@ustraveldocs.com.
Our mailing address is:
Immigrant Visa Unit
American Consulate General
C-48, G- Block
Bandra Kurla Complex
Bandra (East), Mumbai 400051
Q.5 Where can I find additional information on K visas?
http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/types/family/fiance-k-1.html
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