When can I schedule OFC appointment?
If you require an OFC appointment, it can be scheduled when your visa interview is scheduled. An OFC appointment takes place before a visa interview.
Can we only book OFC appointment?
You can always apply for an emergency visa in your nearest consulate when you are within 60 days of your program start date. 8. Can I book only the OFC right now and book the consular interview later? Ans: You have to book both the dates together.
Is OFC appointment compulsory?
Starting with the basics, an offsite facilitation center (OFC) appointment is required by the law for most applicants. That is to say, before attending your appointment at the Consular Sections, you will most likely need to schedule an OFC appointment.
What do you need for OFC appointment?
List of documents that you would need for OFC appointment for H-4 visa:
- Confirmation page of Form DS-160 with CEAC bar code.
- Printout of the original interview appointment letter.
- Payment receipt of the fees paid online before taking the appointment.
- Current and old passports.
- One photograph as per USA visa specifications.
What is OFC in visa process?
What is an Offsite Facilitation Center (OFC) appointment? To make the visa process faster, the US embassy has set up the Offsite Facilitation Center where applicants give their biometrics and visa photos before their visa interview.
Is VAC same as OFC?
But according to the new rules, prior to your interview at the Consulate or Embassy, you are required to give the Biometrics information that includes fingerprints and photograph at one of the five Visa Application Center (VAC). The Visa Application Center are also known as Offsite Facilitation Centers (OFC).
Is VAC and OFC same?
Can I have OFC and consular appointment different location?
Yes you can. There is no compulsion to select a particular interview location. The guidance just recommends you to to a location nearest to you. You can not only choose any of the locations but later if you change your mind you can even reschedule your appointment.
Can I have OFC and Consular appointment different location?
Can we reschedule visa appointment OFC?
Yes, it is possible to reschedule your VI if your OFC has already been completed. If you login to your Applicant Homepage, you will see a ‘Reschedule Appointment’ Tab which will directly show you the available slots for Visa Interview, by skipping the OFC appointment page, since your OFC will already be completed.
Do I need to give anything else for the OFC appointment?
An applicant doesn’t need to give anything else for the OFC appointment separately. Note: Visa interview does not take place at the OFC center, it will take place at the consulate.
How do I contact the US Consulate Chennai?
The U.S. Consulate is located on Anna Salai at Gemini Circle in Chennai. The Citizen Services entrance is on Cathedral. Email is the best way to reach us for routine inquiries. We read every message. Phone: (0)44-2857-4000 or (0)44-2811-2000.
How do I call a police officer in Chennai?
If you are calling from within India, but outside Chennai, first dial 044-. If you are calling from the United States, first dial 011-91-44-. If you are calling outside of normal business hours and there is an emergency involving a U.S. citizen, ask for the “duty officer.”
What is an offsite facilitation center appointment?
Starting with the basics, an offsite facilitation center (OFC) appointment is required by the law for most applicants. That is to say, before attending your appointment at the Consular Sections, you will most likely need to schedule an OFC appointment.