Hi Pratik , pls help me out . My name is same on ds160 and passport but i don't write any surname and in my appointment confirmation letter i have wrote '.' a dot instead of my surname how can I change it or will it affect my visa process
based on the first answer here may be you should contact ustravel docs and notify them www.quora.com/What-do-I-do-if-my-US-Visa-appointment-letter-has-a-small-typo-in-my-last-name-and-the-DS-160-passport-details-are-correct
Good evening brother Can you please tell me about the LOE I have two 2⃣LoE latters old one&new one Because of i didn't found the interview date before the intended date So please tell me which one loe i need to carry Old loe intended date is mentioned in ds 160 form Its bit of confused me
Hi pratik in my ds160 confirmation form the selected location is hyderabad but i have booked the appointment to mumbai, will it lead to any prblm? If it is how to correct it?
Hi Pratik - I misplaced the “stamped” DS 160 ut the passport has the sticker and I have photocopy of UNSTAMPED DS 160 from the portal Will the photocopy work ?
Hey, I dont think it should be a problem, however, I reccomend you to inform the consulate to be on a safe side. You can email them at support-india@ustraveldocs.com. hope that helps
@@shankarnarayanan2299 no they wont collect the passport during biometric. But you should take it along. They will put a sticker at the back of your passport
It is near the US counsulate. I am no sure, but I dont think you can keep luggage there. Only small things like mobile and wallet only can be kept there. But I am not completely sure, you may cross check this with someone.
Hi pratik… which appointment latter??? I have only visa appointment latter?? Is that enough??? I have no any biometric appointment latter! Plz tell me bro जिनको usa जाना है मेरे सासु है और उनके पास कोई बायोमेट्रिक्स इपॉइंटमेंट लेटर नहीं ये अब usa से मेरे सालेसाब ने सेट किया है उन्होंने सिर्फ़ बायोमेट्रिक्स का स्लॉट टाइम और डेट कहा है
@@aminmansuri654 agar aap tourist visa ke liye apply kar rahe hai toh sirf Ds160 form confirmation Appointment confirmation Passport Agar student visa (F1 visa ) ke liye kar rahe hai toh Ds160 confirmation Appointment confirmation Passport Sevis recipe I20
The sticker they affixed on back of my passport mentions the date of my original appointment i.e 1 year from now. But the interview was rescheduled as I got earlier date. So basically the date on the sticker and actual appointment date are different.. Will this create any problem?
Hi Pratik, my ds160 has my given name different due to typing error and I have my ofc appointments due in 3 days, is it possible to correct ds160 at the ofc center Mumbai ?
Hello thank you for the info! I wanted to ask where does one update the ds160? Like I have a new ds160 which I have to update at the biometrics, is there a specific counter for it? Thank you
Thanq bro mere mom ( Punjab) ko email ayi hai k expedite approved,aap 2 dates scheduled karo 1 biometric 2 consular .case category-FX1 hum kya kare kya biometric delhi krale or Madical ka kya hai pahle ki baad or letter kaise?
Hi, I am unaware of the FX1 category. I just applied for the student visa, FX1 category is an immigrant visa category, I would recommend you to take advise from some visa agent who deals with this category.
Hi sir many DS 160 appointment leny k bad retrieve KR dia but appointment on old confirmation number but retrieve DS 160 new confirmation number is different is their problamatic?
Hello, Pratik. Thank you for the informative video. I have applied for K1 visa and the only thing that I'm currently waiting for is booking the appointment slots. I went to the prescribed hospital to do medical examination but they turned away because I don't have the appointment dates. But I have checked again and again at the OFC website but there seems to be no appointment dates shown. Can you please help me with information regarding the appointment?
Hi Pratik, Thanks a lot for the video. Please help me out as I have an issue. The Name on my DS-160 and passport is exactly same. But, my middle name is missing from my Appointmemt Confirmation. I tried updating but the cgi website allows you to update everything except Name and passport no. I have my biometrics in Mumbai tomorrow. Please suggest solutions 🙏
based on the first answer here may be you should contact ustravel docs and notify them www.quora.com/What-do-I-do-if-my-US-Visa-appointment-letter-has-a-small-typo-in-my-last-name-and-the-DS-160-passport-details-are-correct
@@pratikian thanks, I had a look on the answers there. I have already mailed the mumbai us consulate general. I will try finding the contact (email/ phone) of US Travel docs too. Thanks again Pratik.
@@yashvmandlecha there is DS160 correction office just next to the biometric center. If there is a discrepancy they ask you to go there. However, I don't know if they change the appointment confirmation details as well. Please let me know if they can, here in the comments. So that it maybe helpful for others as well.
Hi, can you give me a step by step process of how to take the appointment for biometrics. I tried everything and couldn’t find how to actually take an appointment. Please include all the links. Thanks!
I’m calling my father, and already visa interview date has come. Now I have to take appointment for medical and biometrics , but I’m not able to take appointment for biometrics. So I need help for that
Hello Bro, I have some queries regarding the ds 160 form... I am unable to download the entire filled form. But I have ds 160 confirmation page. Is it necessary to carry ds 160 filled form with ds 160 confirmation page...? Kindly reply
Hi Pratik, Typically how much time the VAC process takes, assuming all documentation is clean? I got the same day appointment for VAC and Consular. VAC is at 8am and Consular at 10am. I just wanted to know from your experience if the 2 hours gap between VAC and consular is good enough assuming a smooth process at VAC.
So it acctually depends on how many people are there that have got the appointment at the same time. I would say the max time should be 1 hour. But if possible ... i would reccomend to not scchedule the biometric and interview at the same day... as sometimes you never know what may happen... so if possible ... i would reccomend to reschule such that the interview and biometric are on different days!
@@pratikian Thank you for the response. That's helpful. Unfortunately I have no rescheduling opportunity left so I have to go for it on the same day and try my luck. Let's see how it goes.
@@krishna1698 I see. Well in that case dont worry. I came out of the biometrics in 15 min. Shouldnt be a problem. By the way which visa are you applying for ?
So till my knowledge earlier there was a fee reciept, now there are the payment details in the appointment confirmation itself. So till I know they don't really ask about the fee reciept
I wanted to know that will i get a counter number when i will reach the embassy for my visa appointment or the number given next to the time in appointment confirmation is the counter number?
Hi , thanks for the video. Can you please tell me how much time does the entire OFC process take ? I mean your time was 1.30 ? When did you come out of consulate office ? I just want to plan my return travel back to my city so wanted to know
That depends on the number of people who have got the same slot. Mine took about half an hour. But i would recommend to keep enough time. Atleast 1 hour.
@uzair khan based on the first answer here may be you should contact ustravel docs and notify them www.quora.com/What-do-I-do-if-my-US-Visa-appointment-letter-has-a-small-typo-in-my-last-name-and-the-DS-160-passport-details-are-correct
There is no such preference, you can keep anything that you are comfortable with. I dont think this is a silly question. Its rather important for everyone to know.
Hi Pratik. Thanks for the video. I have biometrics at Mumbai soon. I recently renewed my indian passport and got a new one. Can I get the DS-160 corrected for the new passport number at the biometrics center? I will carry old and new passports.
Try doing this ruclips.net/user/shortsYTi9sRIfnpQ?si=fSB897M_Mt6pFIZa Or else you can get your ds160 corrected during biometrics, but they may charge you for the same (about ₹500). Tell them that you want to correct your ds160
I have my biometric tomorrow what documents i have to take and also should I keep them in a portfolio file or in a transparent one , should i need to sign on the i20 before going to consulate
Hi sorry for the late reply, for the biometric you will need the ds160, appointment confirmation, sevis fee reciept, i20, passport. I would recommend you to take a transparent folder. But i have seen a lot of people there not having a transparent one.
Definately, it is just recommended that the two should be on different days and not on the same day. Infact for my case as well, I had my interview after 2 days of my biometric just like your case.
Hey Pratik,I’m from Delhi and for my visa interview I need to go to Mumbai.So is it possible for me to do the biometrics over here in Delhi or I’ll have to do only in Mumbai?I’m very much confused so I would appreciate if you could help me out with this.
Hi Pratik.. Thanks for this video. I just wanted to know about the type of folder which i can bring to the interview. So do they allow expanding folder? Like the folder with lots of pockets in it?
I would recommend what is called as a harmonium folder. It has lot of pockets, if you see a lot of youtubers have recommended that. And its really handy and useful. Also, if incase you have not bought a folder yet, I would further recommend to buy a transparent or a translucent harmonium folder as it is written in the instructions. However, if you have already bought a folder no worries as I did see a lot of candidates having a opaque harmonium folder.
And one more question...my ds160 confirmation page does not have any photograph. While filling the form and submitting it automatically notified me that the photo will be taken at ASC. I hope this sounds fine
Well US uses the mm/dd/yyyy format, however, i would reccommend you to see the appoinment confirmation page, it has the month spelled out for example december 6, 2023
Hey, I dont think there are any dorm rooms around the US consulate Mumbai, I guess you will have to go for a hotel. Also maybe you can see Airbnb. Hope that helps
I am not sure about Ahmedabad, depending on the type of visa you are applying for you can book the biometric and interview date together on th cgifederal website.
I am not sure about the time period, but I guess you cannot do the correction yourself you may have to visit the OFC center during your biometrics. However, if you havnt yet paid for the appointment then you can fill a new ds160 form
Hey i made a mistake in my cgi profile while setting up the acc and got confused which caused my registered name incorrectly. The name should be as follows last name(khan) first name(mohammed uzer ahmed) but by mistake its last name(uzer) first name(mohammed uzer) n now when i try to edit it its not giving me an option in the cgi website. But my correct name is present every where in my i20, passport, sevis fee, ds 160 on it its correct name which is mohammed uzer ahmed khan. So my question is can this b done in the embassy at tym of biometric or is there any other way to b done from my end. Bcoz i tried and cgi portal is not giving access to edit the name. Any suggestions will help!
Hi, have you paid the MRV fees ? If not i would recommend you to create a new account. Because at the US biometrics i saw there was ds160 form correction, I am not sure about the cgi portal corrections.
@@pratikian mrv fees as in the appointment fees right? Of $160?? Yes i paid that because after paying that we can book a slot if i am not mistaken. I think its because i paid i am not getting an option to edit. I read an article on quora that the helpdeak at embassy does the correction. But that post was 2 yrs back
@@MultiUzairkhan based on the first answer here may be you should contact ustravel docs and notify them www.quora.com/What-do-I-do-if-my-US-Visa-appointment-letter-has-a-small-typo-in-my-last-name-and-the-DS-160-passport-details-are-correct
@@pratikianHlo bro I want to ask one question pls tell me when I go to the embassy that time some security guards are standing which language they speak with people pls tell me… can I speak Hindi language with security and biometric officer ??????
Hi Pratik Is visa fee receipt required? I have paid the visa amount however I am unable to find any receipt for that but I have MRV fee payment details in my appointment confirmation document. Is it enough to use as proof for visa fee receipt??
Yes the appointment confirmation is enough. You don't need anything extra. Just in case, you need to know the unique account number, to which you transfered the money. Also if possible take the bank statement that the transfer is successful. Again the things that I told are just for extreme cases. For me as well i didn't have the MRV reciept they never asked me that as well.
Well, I am not an expert to answer this, as I myself am an engineer. However, what I feel is if you are going to a reputed school, your main intention is to learn, you have some background to explain why are you doing this course, enough funding to support your stay and the course in US and the most important thing Confidence, then you can get the visa. Hope this helps.
Hi pratik.. ths s indeed a very nice video.. i got a clear idea of what exactly is going to happen.. I hv 1 question, m going with my dad so is there any waiting area there so that he can wait untill my biometrics are done?
Thank you so much for the kind words. There is no as such waiting area, however people do wait outside the building. You will find a lot of people either waiting to go in or the family members waiting for the candidates.
Hi pratik.. hope u r doing well.. i want to ask you is the mumbai nvc allow any bagpack to carry folders during interview.?? I have my greencard interview next month, and i have two large folder files for all my documents and also an album. So pls tel me whether i can carry bagpack to accommodate evythng??
So, i am acctually not sure about ... however if you want to change it because you got a different counsulate maybe the following reddit can help www.reddit.com/r/india/comments/14hmkvi/question_about_us_visa_passport_pickup/?onetap_auto=true&one_tap=true
So I stay in Mumbai thus I did not have to book a hotel, however, one of my friend visited here she stayed at hotel embassy suits. She said that was a descent hotel and based on her review I can recommend that.
It acctually depends on how many people are there for an interview in the same slot and how long your interview is. Having said that I don't think it should go above 45 min. You can decide accordingly.
@@tejarockzz8385 Ohh that also depends on how many people are there at the same slot, still i guess it shouldn't be more than half an hour. And acctually if your biometric time is 12.30, they will let you in at around 12.
Hlo bro pls dekhna aap Maine question prepare kiya hai for spring intake.. why have you applied for spring intake now ?? I will answer officer due to unavailability of slots my intake got deferred from fall to spring intake 2025.. pls tell me this answer is correct???
@@simransaini410 so just a clarification, your application got deferred and then you got the visa interview ? Also did you get the new I20 for the spring 2025 joining ?
I20, is a document provided by the the university that has given the admission, I20 is a legal document that confirms that you have been admitted to the university, and all the financial details.
The ds160 should look something like this images.app.goo.gl/wDpaW4QcbQ3W3JK17 Just in place of the photo it might be written, photo will be taken at ASC
Hlo bro I want to ask one question pls tell me my interview is on 23 August I applied for spring intake but my interview 23 ko hai isme koi dikt tow ni hai pls tell me officer reject tow ni krega
I don't have surname in my passport and I'm aware that i should mention FNU in surname and actual name in given name problem is in CGI profile .. I have updated as Musawwir in first name and khan in last name Please share your opinion on this
Sir ,i have ds160 application id which i got in August and same id was given during visa application also , unfortunately I didn't find visa slots and ds160 got expired.but visa application has same id but now i had to create new ds160 application id ..my visa confirmation has different application id and ds160 has different Id ...is that a problem sir?? Please answer am really confused
@@pratikian so they take the passport in ofc and give it back right.In consular interview they keep the passport right.do they keep from the biometrics itself?
So for b1/b2 currently the earliest possible date is 31st August 2025 .. however I would recommend you to monitor everyday atleast 2 to 3 times, you may get an earlier slot.
Hi, there!! Have you been able to book the slots? How much time did it take for you and can you please explain the process of booking the slots and going for medical examination?
@@pratikian but how? the two websites are completely different, right? one is the NIV (biometric) and the other is the traveldocs(interview), right? please write back here and let me know! :"(
@@girdhariasawa5489 i20 is a document given by the university when the addmission is confirmed. This document says that the addmision is confirmed the duriation of the course etc.
Thanks Pratik , I have the same 2 pages .Photo will be clicked during interview or we need to add Also what is next step after OFC interview for B1-B2 visa..
So I had gone for my F1 visa, however the procedure should be same for b1/b2 as well, after the OFC, you have to report to the US consulate, for interview at the date and time given on your appointment confirmation. Prepare well for the interview, take all the important documents with you. All the best.
I’ve entered two pin codes in ds160 one is in passport another one is nearest city because my passport pincode is a village so in city I mentioned another pincode will it be a problem pratik ?
Hi, thanks for the detailed experience you've shared. Could you please tell me if the interview has to be after the biometric, or if it can be before? Is there a specific order required to book the two appointments?
Hi Pratik , pls help me out . My name is same on ds160 and passport but i don't write any surname and in my appointment confirmation letter i have wrote '.' a dot instead of my surname how can I change it or will it affect my visa process
based on the first answer here may be you should contact ustravel docs and notify them
www.quora.com/What-do-I-do-if-my-US-Visa-appointment-letter-has-a-small-typo-in-my-last-name-and-the-DS-160-passport-details-are-correct
Also I recommend you to read the pinned comment. There are other who faced the similar problem.
@@pratikian can u pls tell me briefly where should I mail them ?
@@anubhuti3608 here is the contact page. staging2012.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-main-contactus.asp#contactinfo
@@pratikian it's closed rn !
Thank you Pratik for sharing your experience and helping others
Good evening brother
Can you please tell me about the LOE
I have two 2⃣LoE latters old one&new one
Because of i didn't found the interview date before the intended date
So please tell me which one loe i need to carry
Old loe intended date is mentioned in ds 160 form
Its bit of confused me
Hi sorry for the late reply. What is loe? I am not sure about this. Could you tell me more so that I can find out.
@@pratikian it's Latter of Employment (LOE)
@@prasadguthula what visa type are you applying for?
@@pratikian C1D Visa for cruises line
Hi pratik in my ds160 confirmation form the selected location is hyderabad but i have booked the appointment to mumbai, will it lead to any prblm? If it is how to correct it?
That is okay. Shouldnt be a problem.
Where i can get ds 160 and conformation page
@@ramanjagdale3804 ceac.state.gov/genniv/
Appointment confirmation
www.ustraveldocs.com/in/en/nonimmigrant-visa
Crisp and well explained
Hi. Do they have a locker facility for the bag or phone ?
Yes, but for a extra fee of ₹500
Hi Pratik - I misplaced the “stamped” DS 160 ut the passport has the sticker and I have photocopy of UNSTAMPED DS 160 from the portal
Will the photocopy work ?
Hey, I dont think it should be a problem, however, I reccomend you to inform the consulate to be on a safe side. You can email them at support-india@ustraveldocs.com. hope that helps
Thanks for the important information. It made our job easy.
Do they collect passport at the time of bio metric, I have biometric scheduled on Oct 31 at mumbai and interview at Delhi on 4 november
@@shankarnarayanan2299 no they wont collect the passport during biometric. But you should take it along. They will put a sticker at the back of your passport
Hi Pratik,
First of all thanks for this informative video.
Secondly I wanted to ask that is it required to carry a photo anywhere?
No they will take your photo at the consulate.
Happy to help 😇
@@pratikian Okay thanks for replying
Hello thank you. Can you elaborate on where the locker facility is? Is it in the entry of the embassy? Can we also deposit our luggage?
It is near the US counsulate. I am no sure, but I dont think you can keep luggage there. Only small things like mobile and wallet only can be kept there. But I am not completely sure, you may cross check this with someone.
Do I need carry my photo with me for F1 biometric at Mumbai centre?
No they will click your photo during biometrics.
Hi Pratik, what if I reach an hour before my appointment timing? Will I have to wait outside or just enter?
You will have to wait outside.
Hi pratik… which appointment latter??? I have only visa appointment latter?? Is that enough??? I have no any biometric appointment latter! Plz tell me bro जिनको usa जाना है मेरे सासु है और उनके पास कोई बायोमेट्रिक्स इपॉइंटमेंट लेटर नहीं ये अब usa से मेरे सालेसाब ने सेट किया है उन्होंने सिर्फ़ बायोमेट्रिक्स का स्लॉट टाइम और डेट कहा है
Nahi nahi ek hi appointment confirmation hai, ek ds160 confirmation hoga aapke pass .
So
Appointment confirmation
Ds160 confirmation
Passport
@@pratikian ok आभार 🙏🏻तो अब मुझे ds 260 letter and ds 260 conformation और ओल्ड/न्यू पासपोर्ट लेजाने है बस??? रिप्लाय के लिए धन्यवाद
@@aminmansuri654 agar aap tourist visa ke liye apply kar rahe hai toh sirf
Ds160 form confirmation
Appointment confirmation
Passport
Agar student visa (F1 visa ) ke liye kar rahe hai toh
Ds160 confirmation
Appointment confirmation
Passport
Sevis recipe
I20
Hi! Can you please help guide me on how to schedule an appointment in Mumbai or Delhi ?
The sticker they affixed on back of my passport mentions the date of my original appointment i.e 1 year from now. But the interview was rescheduled as I got earlier date. So basically the date on the sticker and actual appointment date are different.. Will this create any problem?
I dont think it should create a problem. Are you still at the ofc? You could just ask them and clarify.
@@pratikian unfortunately I checked that after leaving the ofc
@@0724pratik I would suggest you to email them and let them know this issue.
Hi Pratik, my ds160 has my given name different due to typing error and I have my ofc appointments due in 3 days, is it possible to correct ds160 at the ofc center Mumbai ?
So it is possible ... they might take some charge for it. It was 500rs the last time I heard.
Hello thank you for the info! I wanted to ask where does one update the ds160? Like I have a new ds160 which I have to update at the biometrics, is there a specific counter for it?
Thank you
Try of you can correct the ds160 with the steps mentioned in this video
ruclips.net/user/shortsYTi9sRIfnpQ?feature=share
Thanq bro mere mom ( Punjab) ko email ayi hai k expedite approved,aap 2 dates scheduled karo 1 biometric 2 consular .case category-FX1 hum kya kare kya biometric delhi krale or Madical ka kya hai pahle ki baad or letter kaise?
Hi, I am unaware of the FX1 category. I just applied for the student visa, FX1 category is an immigrant visa category, I would recommend you to take advise from some visa agent who deals with this category.
Hi pratik, were you allowed to carry phones and folders?
No phones, you can only carry folders that have the documents.
Hi sir many DS 160 appointment leny k bad retrieve KR dia but appointment on old confirmation number but retrieve DS 160 new confirmation number is different is their problamatic?
Yes, I guess you will have to book a new appointment with the new ds160 form.
Hi Pratik, what was your dress code during ofc and interview appointment?
Was it formal shirt and pant or casual T-shirt/ shirt and jeans?
I wore formals.
Do they any charge for locker use? Is mobile and smartwatch allowed during biometrics?
Yes they do charge. I am not sure of the charges.
No you are only allowed to take your documents and handkerchief.
Hello, Pratik. Thank you for the informative video. I have applied for K1 visa and the only thing that I'm currently waiting for is booking the appointment slots. I went to the prescribed hospital to do medical examination but they turned away because I don't have the appointment dates. But I have checked again and again at the OFC website but there seems to be no appointment dates shown. Can you please help me with information regarding the appointment?
Hey could we discuss over email or instagram.
Do you need to carry your finance documents to show on fingerprint appointment
@@sanjeevanees5453 no.
Should we carry the documents single side printed or double sided?
You will need all originals only, i guess only your i20 has to be printed, bothside printing is fine for that.
Hi Pratik, Thanks a lot for the video. Please help me out as I have an issue. The Name on my DS-160 and passport is exactly same. But, my middle name is missing from my Appointmemt Confirmation. I tried updating but the cgi website allows you to update everything except Name and passport no. I have my biometrics in Mumbai tomorrow. Please suggest solutions 🙏
based on the first answer here may be you should contact ustravel docs and notify them
www.quora.com/What-do-I-do-if-my-US-Visa-appointment-letter-has-a-small-typo-in-my-last-name-and-the-DS-160-passport-details-are-correct
@@pratikian thanks, I had a look on the answers there. I have already mailed the mumbai us consulate general. I will try finding the contact (email/ phone) of US Travel docs too. Thanks again Pratik.
@@yashvmandlecha there is DS160 correction office just next to the biometric center. If there is a discrepancy they ask you to go there. However, I don't know if they change the appointment confirmation details as well.
Please let me know if they can, here in the comments. So that it maybe helpful for others as well.
@@pratikian There was no problem at all. Thanks for your help.
@@yashvmandlecha So they did not ask you to change the Appointment confirmation?
Mobile le ja skte hai under ...
Nahi!
Hi, can you give me a step by step process of how to take the appointment for biometrics. I tried everything and couldn’t find how to actually take an appointment. Please include all the links. Thanks!
Which visa are you applying for ?
I’m calling my father, and already visa interview date has come. Now I have to take appointment for medical and biometrics , but I’m not able to take appointment for biometrics. So I need help for that
@@hemaliparikh5976how did you get the biometric appointment,? Im trying to get mine , can you help me?
If you apply contact lenses, would it be an objection?
I am not very sure about this, but I would recommend not to wear.
Hello Bro, I have some queries regarding the ds 160 form... I am unable to download the entire filled form. But I have ds 160 confirmation page. Is it necessary to carry ds 160 filled form with ds 160 confirmation page...? Kindly reply
You just need the ds160 confirmation page.
Hi Pratik, Typically how much time the VAC process takes, assuming all documentation is clean?
I got the same day appointment for VAC and Consular. VAC is at 8am and Consular at 10am.
I just wanted to know from your experience if the 2 hours gap between VAC and consular is good enough assuming a smooth process at VAC.
So it acctually depends on how many people are there that have got the appointment at the same time. I would say the max time should be 1 hour. But if possible ... i would reccomend to not scchedule the biometric and interview at the same day... as sometimes you never know what may happen... so if possible ... i would reccomend to reschule such that the interview and biometric are on different days!
@@pratikian Thank you for the response. That's helpful. Unfortunately I have no rescheduling opportunity left so I have to go for it on the same day and try my luck. Let's see how it goes.
@@krishna1698 I see. Well in that case dont worry. I came out of the biometrics in 15 min. Shouldnt be a problem. By the way which visa are you applying for ?
@@pratikian it is B1 for attending business meetings.
@@krishna1698 I dont think it will a problem. All the very best!
Hi. I would like to ask, should appointment confirmation have fee details? I have receipt. Are thry checking.?
So till my knowledge earlier there was a fee reciept, now there are the payment details in the appointment confirmation itself. So till I know they don't really ask about the fee reciept
There is any provision of locker to keep our mobiles, bag etc. Pl inform
There is locker facility for an extra fee.
I wanted to know that will i get a counter number when i will reach the embassy for my visa appointment or the number given next to the time in appointment confirmation is the counter number?
No you will get the counter number there in the consulate.
Hi , thanks for the video. Can you please tell me how much time does the entire OFC process take ? I mean your time was 1.30 ? When did you come out of consulate office ? I just want to plan my return travel back to my city so wanted to know
That depends on the number of people who have got the same slot. Mine took about half an hour. But i would recommend to keep enough time. Atleast 1 hour.
Is it okay to carry my mobile phone to the consulate?
I mean, is there any place where I can store my phone and later collect it back?
Yes there is a locker that has a fee of Rs.500. You can keep your mobile there.
@@pratikian That's costly. Did you carry your phone or you skipped?
@@rohansrivastava4927 my parents had come with me, I kept the phone with them.
@@pratikian okay fair enough. Thanks mate!
Hi my name on Ds160 is diffrent then my appointment confirmation what should I do ?
@uzair khan based on the first answer here may be you should contact ustravel docs and notify them
www.quora.com/What-do-I-do-if-my-US-Visa-appointment-letter-has-a-small-typo-in-my-last-name-and-the-DS-160-passport-details-are-correct
Hi bro , is clean shave is that compulsory? For biomatric and interview
@@Pendustarworld not at all.
Hey bro first of all sorry for asking a silly question.... Do we have to be clean shaved or we can keep our beard trimmed?
There is no such preference, you can keep anything that you are comfortable with.
I dont think this is a silly question. Its rather important for everyone to know.
@@pratikian Thank you very much! 😇
Hi Pratik. Thanks for the video. I have biometrics at Mumbai soon. I recently renewed my indian passport and got a new one. Can I get the DS-160 corrected for the new passport number at the biometrics center? I will carry old and new passports.
Try doing this
ruclips.net/user/shortsYTi9sRIfnpQ?si=fSB897M_Mt6pFIZa
Or else you can get your ds160 corrected during biometrics, but they may charge you for the same (about ₹500). Tell them that you want to correct your ds160
I have my biometric tomorrow what documents i have to take and also should I keep them in a portfolio file or in a transparent one , should i need to sign on the i20 before going to consulate
Hi sorry for the late reply, for the biometric you will need the ds160, appointment confirmation, sevis fee reciept, i20, passport. I would recommend you to take a transparent folder. But i have seen a lot of people there not having a transparent one.
Do we need to wear formals for OFC AS WELL.. normal casual is fine... and what abt glasses..
It is okay to wear casuals, but I would recommend formals. You may carry your glasses. Whenever the ofc officer asks you may remove them.
Hi. My biometrics appointment is on 9th Aug and interview on 11th aug. So my question is that does mine appointments have sufficient time gap or not?
Definately, it is just recommended that the two should be on different days and not on the same day. Infact for my case as well, I had my interview after 2 days of my biometric just like your case.
@@pratikian thank you for helping me about this confusion. God bless you 🙏🏻
Hey Pratik,I’m from Delhi and for my visa interview I need to go to Mumbai.So is it possible for me to do the biometrics over here in Delhi or I’ll have to do only in Mumbai?I’m very much confused so I would appreciate if you could help me out with this.
Do you have any clock rooms for keeping our mobile phones/ bag pack?? Is bag pack is allowed to OFC??
There are chargeable lockers. I dont know how big they are. But usually people keep their mobiles, wallets etc there.
Thanks Pratik, can we carry ladies hand bags and minimal cash with wallet ??
@@nag1508 in the OFC nothing is allowed except your documents. But you can keep these things in the locker.
I am coming directly from airport to parinee crescenzo for ofc appointment, can i bring my bag and mobile?
@@krstudy9162 you can, you will just have to put it in the locker.
Can you tell me how long it takes you to get in and get out or ill say total time it took you to complete this appointment. Thanks
For me it was arround 15 mins. Once you get in you will complete everything in 15 mins, max 30 mins.
@@pratikian thank you. Someone from my family having next month. Just wanted to know.
@@satnambasran4846 no problem.
Hi Pratik- can you please tell me what i20 is?
So i20 is an official document given by US universities after you are accepted for a program. I20 has the details of the school, program, finance etc.
Hi Pratik.. Thanks for this video. I just wanted to know about the type of folder which i can bring to the interview. So do they allow expanding folder? Like the folder with lots of pockets in it?
I would recommend what is called as a harmonium folder. It has lot of pockets, if you see a lot of youtubers have recommended that. And its really handy and useful. Also, if incase you have not bought a folder yet, I would further recommend to buy a transparent or a translucent harmonium folder as it is written in the instructions.
However, if you have already bought a folder no worries as I did see a lot of candidates having a opaque harmonium folder.
Okay. Thanks for the response.. I have the harmonium folder with black cover...i mean the outside is black...
@@debapriyadas8280 that should work.
And one more question...my ds160 confirmation page does not have any photograph. While filling the form and submitting it automatically notified me that the photo will be taken at ASC. I hope this sounds fine
@@debapriyadas8280 yes during the biometric they will take a photograph.
Can I get this information from Delhi also
@@pushpagoyal9136 i think it should be similar there. Acctually since I visited Mumbai for my Visa I put my expirience here.
Can I carry college bag and mobile and then submit in locker there. Pls reply
Yes
What is the cost of a locker there?
Does the vac appointment date format is mm/dd/yyyy ??
Well US uses the mm/dd/yyyy format, however, i would reccommend you to see the appoinment confirmation page, it has the month spelled out for example december 6, 2023
@@pratikian now it's not showing like that.. Earlier it was
Hi Pratick, what is the address or location for where we need to go for Mumbai OFC appointment?
101, 1st Floor, Parinee Crescenzo, Kautilya Bhawan_2, A Wing, opposite MTNL, G Block BKC, MMRDA Area, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400051, India
maps.app.goo.gl/wPVrw6pD9JPq1LeXA
@@pratikian and follow-up question, where do we show up for the actual VISA appointment?
@@a1234567ks Signia Pearl, C49, G Block Rd, G Block BKC, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400051, India
maps.app.goo.gl/BnRDLzxfLUYFZT679
Brother Mumbai US embassy near any dormitory rooms available
Please tell me
Hey, I dont think there are any dorm rooms around the US consulate Mumbai, I guess you will have to go for a hotel. Also maybe you can see Airbnb. Hope that helps
How to get appointment for biometric , is there any visa consultant ,who will fill online form for appointment and do the process in ahmedabad
I am not sure about Ahmedabad, depending on the type of visa you are applying for you can book the biometric and interview date together on th cgifederal website.
relatives or close ones are allowed to be there with you at ofc for VAC
can I msg you on insta i have lots of questions to ask
If the person who is applying for visa is below 18 years only then relatives are allowed.
Do we need to carry photograp hard copy?
No they will take your photo during biometrics
Do they keep the passport after biometric or return it to us ?
They will give passport after biometric
Only after interview if visa is accepted tgen they will take the passport
Dont they ask you to read a notice by the door on your way out ?
Yes they did.
@@pratikian What does it say? I didnt find it on my way out.. :(
@@TheAnubite frankly speaking I don't remember. I don't think it was so important.
Bro can I make correction in ds 160 form after 30 days of form filling
Can u tell me how the ds160 form correction take place
I am not sure about the time period, but I guess you cannot do the correction yourself you may have to visit the OFC center during your biometrics. However, if you havnt yet paid for the appointment then you can fill a new ds160 form
Hey i made a mistake in my cgi profile while setting up the acc and got confused which caused my registered name incorrectly. The name should be as follows last name(khan) first name(mohammed uzer ahmed) but by mistake its last name(uzer) first name(mohammed uzer) n now when i try to edit it its not giving me an option in the cgi website. But my correct name is present every where in my i20, passport, sevis fee, ds 160 on it its correct name which is mohammed uzer ahmed khan. So my question is can this b done in the embassy at tym of biometric or is there any other way to b done from my end. Bcoz i tried and cgi portal is not giving access to edit the name. Any suggestions will help!
Hi, have you paid the MRV fees ? If not i would recommend you to create a new account.
Because at the US biometrics i saw there was ds160 form correction, I am not sure about the cgi portal corrections.
@@pratikian mrv fees as in the appointment fees right? Of $160?? Yes i paid that because after paying that we can book a slot if i am not mistaken. I think its because i paid i am not getting an option to edit. I read an article on quora that the helpdeak at embassy does the correction. But that post was 2 yrs back
@@MultiUzairkhan based on the first answer here may be you should contact ustravel docs and notify them
www.quora.com/What-do-I-do-if-my-US-Visa-appointment-letter-has-a-small-typo-in-my-last-name-and-the-DS-160-passport-details-are-correct
Pls bro tell me koi problem tow ni hai for spring intake my interview is on 23 August
@@simransaini410 no i dont see any problem
@@pratikian refuse tow ni hoga mera ???
@@pratikianHlo bro I want to ask one question pls tell me when I go to the embassy that time some security guards are standing which language they speak with people pls tell me… can I speak Hindi language with security and biometric officer ??????
Hi Pratik
Is visa fee receipt required? I have paid the visa amount however I am unable to find any receipt for that but I have MRV fee payment details in my appointment confirmation document. Is it enough to use as proof for visa fee receipt??
Yes the appointment confirmation is enough. You don't need anything extra. Just in case, you need to know the unique account number, to which you transfered the money. Also if possible take the bank statement that the transfer is successful.
Again the things that I told are just for extreme cases. For me as well i didn't have the MRV reciept they never asked me that as well.
@@pratikian thank you so much for the response.
@@Atrbis happy to help 😇
Bro we need a passport size photo of our for the biometric
Nope, they will take your photo at the biometrics
What is visa approval rate for bachelors in hospitality and tourism management in mumbai as i have seen approved candidates are for cs only?
Well, I am not an expert to answer this, as I myself am an engineer. However, what I feel is if you are going to a reputed school, your main intention is to learn, you have some background to explain why are you doing this course, enough funding to support your stay and the course in US and the most important thing Confidence, then you can get the visa. Hope this helps.
I want to change the language of interview from English to Hindi can i do that?
Maybe you could try doing what this website says
visalex.com/help/your-visalex-account/how-to-change-the-language
Hi pratik.. ths s indeed a very nice video.. i got a clear idea of what exactly is going to happen.. I hv 1 question, m going with my dad so is there any waiting area there so that he can wait untill my biometrics are done?
Thank you so much for the kind words. There is no as such waiting area, however people do wait outside the building. You will find a lot of people either waiting to go in or the family members waiting for the candidates.
@@pratikian Thank u pratik… so nice of you helping ppl … God bless you..
@@bhagyasreebasak4029 all the very best 😇👍
@@pratikian Thank u so much😊🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Hi pratik.. hope u r doing well.. i want to ask you is the mumbai nvc allow any bagpack to carry folders during interview.?? I have my greencard interview next month, and i have two large folder files for all my documents and also an album. So pls tel me whether i can carry bagpack to accommodate evythng??
Do they correct document pickup location? if asked
So, i am acctually not sure about ... however if you want to change it because you got a different counsulate maybe the following reddit can help
www.reddit.com/r/india/comments/14hmkvi/question_about_us_visa_passport_pickup/?onetap_auto=true&one_tap=true
where do I can stay if I go to Mumbai for OFC, any hotel suggestion?
So I stay in Mumbai thus I did not have to book a hotel, however, one of my friend visited here she stayed at hotel embassy suits. She said that was a descent hotel and based on her review I can recommend that.
How much does it took to complete whole process ?? If i have OFC on 12:30PM can i catch Train at 2:00PM
It acctually depends on how many people are there for an interview in the same slot and how long your interview is. Having said that I don't think it should go above 45 min. You can decide accordingly.
@@pratikian i mean Just for Biometrics
@@tejarockzz8385 Ohh that also depends on how many people are there at the same slot, still i guess it shouldn't be more than half an hour. And acctually if your biometric time is 12.30, they will let you in at around 12.
What should be the dress code? Jeans and T Shirts is Ok OR formals?
Whatever you are comfortable with.
Hlo bro pls dekhna aap Maine question prepare kiya hai for spring intake.. why have you applied for spring intake now ?? I will answer officer due to unavailability of slots my intake got deferred from fall to spring intake 2025.. pls tell me this answer is correct???
@@simransaini410 so just a clarification, your application got deferred and then you got the visa interview ?
Also did you get the new I20 for the spring 2025 joining ?
@@simransaini410 go through this once
facebook.com/share/p/uy3EW9ZmCyFiauRV/?mibextid=oFDknk
@@pratikian yes bro
Interview tow mujhe mil gyi hai July last me mili thi
Emergency date li thi Maine
if someone is carrying the bag if that person is coming from other city than where they can keep that bag.
There is a locker facility. You can keep there. Or else i would recommend to bring someone with you, who can stand outside. As locker maybe expensive.
What's the i20 you mentioned?
I20, is a document provided by the the university that has given the admission, I20 is a legal document that confirms that you have been admitted to the university, and all the financial details.
should I print only appointment confirmation page or their COVID guidelines page and their instructions Page as well please reply.
Only the appointment confirmation page
I am not able download complete DS-160 form but i have single print of DS-160 having bar code and number . Will that work.
The ds160 should look something like this
images.app.goo.gl/wDpaW4QcbQ3W3JK17
Just in place of the photo it might be written, photo will be taken at ASC
Hlo bro I want to ask one question pls tell me my interview is on 23 August I applied for spring intake but my interview 23 ko hai isme koi dikt tow ni hai pls tell me officer reject tow ni krega
…
I don't have surname in my passport and I'm aware that i should mention FNU in surname and actual name in given name
problem is in CGI profile .. I have updated as Musawwir in first name and khan in last name
Please share your opinion on this
Hi what name did you put in ds160 form. If that is different from the cgi form you can go through the pinned comments and get a solution.
Sir ,i have ds160 application id which i got in August and same id was given during visa application also , unfortunately I didn't find visa slots and ds160 got expired.but visa application has same id but now i had to create new ds160 application id ..my visa confirmation has different application id and ds160 has different Id ...is that a problem sir?? Please answer am really confused
Hey is your problem resolved ? I am so sorry I dont know how i missed your comment.
brother will they give back the passport or do they keep it
If you clear uour interview they will take the Passport and give you the Passport after 4 to 5 days with the visa stamp in it
@@pratikian so they take the passport in ofc and give it back right.In consular interview they keep the passport right.do they keep from the biometrics itself?
@@mandyyt9388 no, they won't take it in biometrics. Only after you clear the interview they will keep it.
Can you please suggest me an earliest dates availability of ofc and consular Mumbai visa appointment , particularly for b1/b2 visa applicants?
So for b1/b2 currently the earliest possible date is 31st August 2025 .. however I would recommend you to monitor everyday atleast 2 to 3 times, you may get an earlier slot.
If its urgent you could also try other consulates.
Thanks Pratik
Hi Pratik , If Visa interview slot is not available but OFC slots are available then can i book only OFC slots.
No, you have to book both of them together.
Hi, there!! Have you been able to book the slots? How much time did it take for you and can you please explain the process of booking the slots and going for medical examination?
Thank u .
what is next step after this OFC interview . and how many days we need .
After OFC you go for the interview. Days for what ? Did not get you.
How did you book?
Which visa are you applying for ?
@@pratikian K1
Did they ask you to read any guidelines out loud during your OFC appointment?
Yes, there is something written on a piece of paper that you have to read. Not necessarily aloud.
Is there any eatery / mall nearby ?
I guess you can find eateries like restaurants nearby. I am not sure of any mall.
What is the process after OFC? How do we schedule the appointment with consular?
You have to book the appointment for ofc and the interview together
@@pratikian I am doing it for H1B and it does not specify anything other than OFC appointment.
@@Khushiisgood I am not very sure about h1b. As I just applied for F1 visa
@@pratikian but how? the two websites are completely different, right? one is the NIV (biometric) and the other is the traveldocs(interview), right? please write back here and let me know! :"(
@@heartnarchist which visa are you applying for ?
I got to know that the location of my interview according to DS160 is new delhi…but I got an appointment for Mumbai…does it matter..???
Please help.
No, that's okay. All the very best .. 👍
Thank you brother for best wishe and soon reply too 👍
@@simarjeet3497 happy to help.
Do we need photos
They will take your photo during biometric. You don't need to bring any photos
What is I 20?
@@girdhariasawa5489 i20 is a document given by the university when the addmission is confirmed. This document says that the addmision is confirmed the duriation of the course etc.
Thanks Pratik , I have the same 2 pages .Photo will be clicked during interview or we need to add Also what is next step after OFC interview for B1-B2 visa..
So I had gone for my F1 visa, however the procedure should be same for b1/b2 as well, after the OFC, you have to report to the US consulate, for interview at the date and time given on your appointment confirmation. Prepare well for the interview, take all the important documents with you. All the best.
Which hotel you stayed
I live in Mumbai, so I did not require any hotel.
I’ve entered two pin codes in ds160 one is in passport another one is nearest city because my passport pincode is a village so in city I mentioned another pincode will it be a problem pratik ?
I dont understand did you put two different addresses and pincodes in the form ?
Hi, thanks for the detailed experience you've shared. Could you please tell me if the interview has to be after the biometric, or if it can be before? Is there a specific order required to book the two appointments?
So, I had applied for the F1 visa, for F1 visa its always the biometric (OFC) appoint first and then the interview.
did you need a photograph?
No, they will take photo at the biometrics
can you suggest me for biometric?
Sorry i did not get your question what do i suggest you?
We need any photographs
No, they will take your photo during the biometrics
Pls guide have yu to take appointment
What visa type are you applying for?