Different Visa Office than the one belonging Location

[adurga]

Hi,

I want to clarify an issue with regards to "Different Visa Office than the one belonging Location". I am trying to book dates in the VFS website for Hyderabad Visa Office Location and I see dates are too far. Say if dates are available in any other Visa offices like Chennai, Mumbai etc., can I book at the appointment at these locations?

Thanks
-Durga

[shervin143]

Yes.

[adurga]

Thanks Sherwin. I remember a bitter experience happened to me (my mother) in 2003. When we want to send our mother on visitor visa, dates were not available in Chennai (that time no Embassy Office in Hyd). Hence we have chosen Mumbai. But after we went to Mumbai they have rejecting processing application and asked us to apply from Chennai Office.
That was the reason worried me.

Yes.

[shervin143]

What happened in 2003 is a old story. There are lot of recent changes which allows you to take the visa interview at any U.S consulate in India. Talk to VFS helpdesk to be more comfortable before you book the visa interview.

Thanks Sherwin. I remember a bitter experience happened to me (my mother) in 2003. When we want to send our mother on visitor visa, dates were not available in Chennai (that time no Embassy Office in Hyd). Hence we have chosen Mumbai. But after we went to Mumbai they have rejecting processing application and asked us to apply from Chennai Office.
That was the reason worried me.

[kabkaba]

Back then applicants were required to choose consulate/embassy based on their state of residence. According to recent rule change Indian citizens can apply at any consulate/embassy in India.

[adurga]

Appreciate your inputs. Thanks