The applicants of a US Non-immigrant Visa in India must follow the below procedure:
- Have a digital photograph in JPEG format along with one hard copy
- Fill the application form DS-160 and upload your digital photograph. Then take a print out of the DS-160 confirmation page having CEAC barcode.
- Create a profile and complete steps 1 to 10 of the schedule an appointment till the time you see the payment confirmation on your screen
- The application fee must be paid at any one of the branches of the banks that are designated or through other options for payment
- Majority of the applicants will have to schedule 2 appointments – one for Consular interview and the other for OFC (photo, fingerprints)
- Visit the OFC location on the day of your OFC appointment to get your biometric details like photographs and fingerprints collected
- Report minimum 15 minutes earlier of the scheduled time for an appointment at the US Consulate or Embassy where your Visa interview appointment is scheduled
- If you are offered the US Visa, your passport will be returned through courier to the Visa/Passport collection location that you have specified while taking an appointment. It can be delivered later at any time prior to the interview day.