Download and print your appointment letter, the visa application forms along with the checklist of documents to be submitted to VFS prior to the interview.

Drop off your advance documents to any of the Application Centers in Ahmedabad, Mumbai or Pune on any working day between 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. You can not send the documents by courier or post as they will not be accepted. You must hand them over in person across the counter at VFS. Anyone including friend or relative can hand over the documents at VFS. It is not mandatory for the applicant to go there. However, if the applicant is not present, and if there are any issues with photographs etc, such issues can't be corrected right away and the person would have to return again to VFS.

If you are submitting the documents at VFS application center in Mumbai, your documents must reach them a minimum of 3 working days prior to your scheduled interview date. e.g., if your interview is scheduled on Friday, you must submit your documents latest by preceding Tuesday, provided all days in between are working days. If you are submitting the documents at VFS application center in Ahmedabad or Pune, your documents must reach them a minimum of 4 working days prior to your scheduled interview date. e.g., if your interview is scheduled on Friday, you must submit your documents latest by preceding Monday, provided all days in between are working days.

In fact, it is recommended that you forward your documents to VFS immediately after scheduling an interview.

If you don't submit the documents by the required deadline, it will result in cancellation of your appointment.

Following documents must be submitted prior to the visa interview appointment. Rest of the supporting documents should be carried to the interview.

• Original DS-156, signed and with photo affixed (NOT stapled).
  
  If the applicant is under 14 years of age, the forms DS-156 and DS-158 (if applicable) must be signed by one of the parents.
  
  
• Original DS-157, if you are between the age of 15 to 55 years.
  
  
• Original DS-158, for F, J and M visa applicants.
  
  
• Photocopy of passport data pages (first and last page).
  
  
• Photocopy of passport bearing "Observation" or "Remarks".
  
  
• Photocopy of interview appointment letter.
  
  
• Original HDFC fee receipts (Yellow / Blue Copy).
  
  Do not submit the pink copy of the HDFC receipt. Please store it carefully. You will be required to produce it at the Consulate on the day of your interview.
• If you are applying for a visa renewal, you must submit a clear photocopy of the previous visa.
  
  

In addition to the above, the following visa class applicants must submit the below listed documents:

• Copy of Notice of Action ( Form I-797).
  
  
• In case of Blanket L visa applicants, a copy of the Form I-129 in addition to the Form I-797.
  
  

• Copy of Form I-20 or DS-2019 as applicable.
  
  
• Proof of payment of SEVIS Fee Receipt I-901, if applicable.
  
  
• Dependent applicant must submit a photocopy of the principal applicant's visa.
  
  

Original letter from employer.

Dependents joining spouse / father on board ship must submit a photocopy of the principal applicant's visa.

Original letter from the authorized signatory of the company stating purpose and duration of travel.