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**ramkumarkoditala** · 03-22-2006, 01:03 PM

This is what given in VFS site reg Mumbai consulate...

HTH
RK
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https://www.vfs-usa.co.in/ApplnForms/Procedure.aspx

Procedure to schedule an online interview at the Mumbai Consulate

Applying online
Step 1: Pay the Application Fee and VFS’ Service Charge at a designated branch of HDFC Bank before applying for a US Visa.

Step 2: Return to this site and click on the Apply for a Non-immigrant Visa link once the fees are paid. You will need to use the barcode number from your HDFC Bank Fee Receipt in order to schedule an appointment.

Step 3: 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. You are then required to drop off your application forms with one recent photograph, supporting documentation and the demand draft for Issuance fee to any of our Application Centres in Ahmedabad, Mumbai or Pune. Alternatively you may courier the same to: US VFS Tirupati Apartments, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai 400 026. Your documents must reach us a minimum of 5 working days prior to your scheduled interview date. It is recommended that you forward your documents to us immediately after scheduling an interview.
Step 4: Report to the US Consulate, Mumbai where your appointment for a visa interview is scheduled. You will need to bring your interview appointment letter and all original supporting documents.

Step 5: If you are issued a visa, your passport will be returned to you via courier.

**sejal77** · 03-22-2006, 01:13 PM

Originally posted by ramkumarkoditala

This is what given in VFS site reg Mumbai consulate...

HTH
RK
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https://www.vfs-usa.co.in/ApplnForms/Procedure.aspx

Procedure to schedule an online interview at the Mumbai Consulate

Applying online
Step 1: Pay the Application Fee and VFS’ Service Charge at a designated branch of HDFC Bank before applying for a US Visa.

Step 2: Return to this site and click on the Apply for a Non-immigrant Visa link once the fees are paid. You will need to use the barcode number from your HDFC Bank Fee Receipt in order to schedule an appointment.

Step 3: 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. You are then required to drop off your application forms with one recent photograph, supporting documentation and the demand draft for Issuance fee to any of our Application Centres in Ahmedabad, Mumbai or Pune. Alternatively you may courier the same to: US VFS Tirupati Apartments, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai 400 026. Your documents must reach us a minimum of 5 working days prior to your scheduled interview date. It is recommended that you forward your documents to us immediately after scheduling an interview.
Step 4: Report to the US Consulate, Mumbai where your appointment for a visa interview is scheduled. You will need to bring your interview appointment letter and all original supporting documents.

Step 5: If you are issued a visa, your passport will be returned to you via courier.

My parents didn't took appt. online they took appt. at Ahmedabad location so as I understand from the ifnor on VFS site at teh time of taking appt. Ahmedabad office must have taken all required docs. from them.
But, on following link from immihelp https://www.immihelp.com/usa-visitor...tor-documents/
Pl. go to the end and there it mentioned about original passport and other original docs. also to be submitted.
thanks