B1/B2 US Visa detailed guide from India|Our experience at CHENNAI biometric|How to reach & documents
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- Here is a detailed guide on the US Visa application process from India! We applied for a B1/B2 Visa recently & attended our Biometric process in Chennai.
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Intro: (0:00)
Type of Visa: (0:18)
Booking 2 appointments : (0:48)
Long waiting period! : (1:28)
How to reach Chennai VAC? : (2:33)
DOCUMENTS to carry? : (3:30)
Depositing our bags! : (04:11)
Entering the center : (5:03)
Step-by-step process : (5:26)
MOST IMPORTANT RULE! : (06:13)
Our Biometrics! : (06:13)
Final thoughts! : (08:12)
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Thank you so much..! You’re the only one explained the VAC process in such detail. 👏🏽👏🏽
Glad you found it helpful 😊
Thank you so much for explaining the process in such detail! Had a seamless experience, thanks to you.
Awesome 😊
Excellent explanation. I am trying to understand through many videos. Your explanation, pace, information is very good/Thanks.
Thank you so much 😊
Its very useful . Perfect clear explation. Very useful
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing your experience. It was really informative👍
Glad you think so 😊
Very well explained, with proper guidelines
Thank you 😊
This video is cleared all of my Doughts🎉 and its very helpful👍🏻
Glad to know 😊
Thank you very much for the information.🙏
You are welcome ☺️
Very useful. Anyone who is looking to obtain the US visa should watch this.
Thank you!
Very well explained. Useful for all those who are going to seek a US visa.
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent explanation of the full procedure❤
Thank you ☺️
Very well explained ❤
Thank you 😊
Thank you for sharing the details experience
You are welcome 😊
Very informative. Thanks for sharing
My pleasure
Thanks!
Welcome 😀
Thank you
Welcome 😊
Thanks, I just visited Chennai VAC, experience was exactly like you explained, it really helped to go well planned after watching this video 👍
Thanks a lot 😁
Hey how was your visa interview?? I have mine tomorrow can you let me know about it
@@MrPrasadchinnuMine is scheduled next week in Hyderabad. But all the best, let me know your experience, Thanks
@@shantanukamat7633 please share exact location of biometric place
@@MrPrasadchinnukya result Aya?
Hello.Thank you for the detailed video. Just a query are there enough lockers or is it very limited?
They had quite a few and given that they only allow people slot wise I don’t think you would have problem getting a locker.
Thank you.
Thank you for the explanation. Can you please confirm once more if we get locker?
Hey YES you do get locker facility at the VAC biometric centre but not at the interview centre.
Very nice Video! How far it is from Chennai Central Rail Station? Is there the locker facility for mobile and money bag?
Think it’s 10-15 mins. Yes you can store you bag , mobile and wallet in the locker
Very good and clear information!!
Such a useful video
Thank u !! My visa got approved 😊
Thanks a lot! And congratulations on getting your visa 😊
@@Trippylens_ did not get my passport yet!! How many days it will take? Any idea?
@@preethinaomi6718 we got ours delivered in 2 days.. Chennai to Bangalore. Depends on your location. Max I guess you should get it within a week of approval.
Hyderabad is my location .. will see
Chennai me Biometric and Immergeation office alag alag hai.
Yes
Hi,Can you please explain the entire process for applying B1B2 USA Visa for elderly who are 80 years plus..
Hi! As far as I am aware senior citizens need not appear for interviews but have to be there for biometric. But please check on the ustraveldocs website as I am not very familiar with the process for elderly.
Hi if we fill the new DS 160 form and take the confirmation to the biometrics will they automatically update the confirmation or do we need to request for an update. And the other question was will there be any translator for the regional language for the bio-metrics.
Hey! They’ll scan the code on your DS-160 at the centre so you don’t have to inform them anything separately. I didn’t see translators at the biometric centre but I guess you shouldn’t have a problem finding someone who speaks your language as they are not Americans but Indian officials. Also you only have to tell them your name and date of birth for the process. Rest is biometric and photo capture
Hi, anything on the dress code? That would be a little helpful
For B1/B2 you can wear casuals.. we had worn jeans and a normal T-shirt. Just be comfortable 😊
Hi Ma'am, is it assured that we will get the biometric and interview appointment for the city we choose?
Slots open for difficulty cities and you can pick the city you want if they have slots
Hi,
I filled out my DS 160 form yesterday and chose Chennai. Fortunately, I got an appointment for biometrics in Kolkata on the 27th and an interview on the 29th in Mumbai. Do I have to edit the ds160 form?
You don’t have to edit
First we need to fix appointment for biometrics and only after that can we schedule for interview? Can both be scheduled simultaneously or it needs to be done one after the other? How much gap can be between both the dates
On the website you need to book appointment for both biometric & interview together.
- First your biometric happens and then your interview.
- There needs to be ATLEAST a 1-day gap between the two dates.
This video is really good,
done with a consular interview today in and out within 20 min..
Good Morning, Very good morning,
Beautiful day isin it, it's really a beautiful day for me ...he asked me why..I told him that I am seeing this embassy since childhood, today is the first time I entered today.
What's your designation..sales
Which company..mentioned
Purpose of visit..business
Pls place your four fingers on the scanner, sure
Who is paying for the trip..company
Tell me about your family..I am single and live with my single mother and my dogs,
He said that's great to hear... congratulations your visa is approved..pls take care of your mom well
All done in less than a minute..
I gave just a one word answer..even though I prepared., just be truthful .
He was very friendly. I was watching your video while on the way to the embassy. Thank you and God bless.
Thank you so much ☺️
Thank you for the helpful video, i have one doubt, if my OFC appointment is in Chennai which is my application centre in DS160 , and i have interview location is in mumbai, can you help me where my letter should be addressed should it be US consulate chennai or us consulate mumbai? If you know , thank you
Mumbai as your interview is happening there
by same document you mean the Stickered passport, Appt confirmation page, DS-160 confirmation and additionally all the supporting documents for consular interview right?? just want to clarify coz you dint mention supporting documents of b1/b2 visa is needed for biometric appt. and also don't we need to bring our own photo of 2x2 format for any appt ?? PLEASE CLARIFY
By same documents I do mean the stickered passport, Appt confirmation page & DS 160.
All other documents are supporting documents and not mandatory. You can choose to carry them as supporting docs. We didn’t have to submit any 2x2 pics. So no need to carry.
When did you applied for the USA visa and when did it came. Can you share exact timeline for it
Our interview was on 11th May in Chennai & our Passport(& visa) was delivered on 13th May to Bangalore.
Need one clarification. In the DS160 form first name, middle name and last name is there but in appointment letter its just first name and last name, will this create any issue.. ofc date 7th Sep
Hey! Sorry for the late reply but hope it went well 🤞
Hi, what do you mean by there should be at least one day gap between biometrics and consular?
I have an biometric appointment today and consular is tomorrow.
Is that okay?
Hoping to hear from you soon :)
Hey! Yes that’s completely alright . What I meant was you can’t have both the processes on the same day. Since you have a day’s gap b/w them it’s all fine. Good luck 👍
@@Trippylens_ Why cant we? I have appointment for Biometrics at 8:30 am and consular appointment at 10:30am same day. Is that bad?
Hi , I have created new ds-160 , how to update in new portal ?
Just print the new confirmation page and carry it with you
Is this procedure same for L1 visa too ?
Is this locker facility available in interview consulate also ?
There is no locker facility at the interview consulate in Chennai atleast.
Do you know if you can request your passport to be returned back to you and whether the embassy will entertain this request if your visa is in administrative processing status? I have a trip planned to another country within a month from the US Visa interview date.
Hey! As far as I am aware this is not entertained once the passports are submitted. But anyways they are quite quick with the processing and you’ll easily get your passport back within a week or so!
Hi thanks for this video ! I have scheduled the appointment for my parents b1b2 visa . They are eligible for interview waiver. But still they got ofc appointment for one day and consular appointment for next day. I just want to know why they got consular appointment if they are eligible for interview waiver.
Hmm they shouldn’t have. Maybe call the helpline number or when they go for their biometric then also you can let them know
Hi my biometrics in Chennai is booked for 6th may2024 but consular appointment says"No slot available", it is my first time, please guide me, thanks🙏
Ohh while you can keep checking on your own if it’s urgent you can contact a visa agent who help you book slots (but they charge exorbitant amount). Also there are paid telegram groups available that notify as soon as new slots open
Sister, pl, tell me whether we have to take visa photos from any photostudio outside. We r senior citizens. What to do photos.?. Thanks. Coming from village for visa intervew.
Hey! Not required for B1/B2. They click your pics during biometric.
Is the locker can hold laptop back bag? Or small bags
Yes it can
Thank you. What is the process for children under 3 years?
They don’t have to appear for interviews
Hi. My parents visited today for their Biometrics in Chennai, they also got a sticker on their passports but it only has the bar code and today's date i.e 27th March 9 am. Nothing was mentioned about the interview date in the sticker as explained in the video. What does it mean?
Ohh maybe they have changed something. But as long as the sticker is there you should be fine!
When did you applied for the USA visa and when did your biometrics happened. "date"
Our biometric was on 30th April. Interview on 11th May. Both processes in Chennai.
We had booked our slots on 27th April.
Received our passport by courier on 13th May in Bangalore.
Appointment confirmation which you get on email that print out is ok to carry ?
Yup that’s ok!
How do you get a Translator there in the office?
When you’ll reach the interview booths room they’ll ask you if you need a translator and accordingly guide you to the right booth.
Mam please answer my question , I really need your help.
1). I have OFC on 16th Oct and interview on 19th Oct , what is the nearest good hotel to stay ?
2). During biometric, I wear hair wig/patch on head. do i need to remove that ? As the pasting is done so hard and it cannot be removed . I am ready to have the same face capture that is going to me imprinted on visa.
But on the passport, the pic that i have is without patch . What i need to do ?
3). At the US Airport, will they force me to remove my head patch to match my face that is there on passport?
I called US consulate chennai multiple times, but not able to contact them
We stay at Guindy area. Lot of decent hotels here.
For the patch/big , please ask at the biometric centre by showing your passport pic. They’ll be able to guide you best.
Hi Mam, i have appointment for biometrics on august 22nd and interview on 24th. Can i carry old appointment confirmation which is from old cgi portal or do we need to carry new one.
carry new one as that will have the revised dates
@@Trippylens_ Thanks for your rply. They are accepting old one too done with biometrics today in chennai.
@@vamsikrishna-jc9xj oh ok good to knkw
Do we need to carry passport size photo also?
Not for B1/B2 visa.
While filling the Visa application form , I gave my name as ABC XYZ(my initial name) but my name as per records is XYZ(initials) ABC . Is that fine 😢
I have heard it being an issue for visa and travel documents. Even while booking tickets. Better to get it corrected
If i apply for b1/b2 visa now what can be the gap between biometric and interview?
Atleast a day’s gap is needed
Is it permissible for me to bring a pen and complete any necessary forms
There are no forms to be filled for VAC biometrics.
That means we don't want to carry our photograph while going for biometrics?
Not required for B1/B2 visa atleast
Where to find the appointment confirmation pdf?
You can get it from the ustraveldocs portal where you booked your appointment.
For visitors visa ,do we need to carry bachelor degree marksheet?My daughter is studying 2nd year bachelor ,do she need to carry her marksheet for visitors visa ??please reply to this as my visitors's visa interview is in few days..
We did carry our educational certificates including marksheets just in case they ask for it. But they didn’t ask for anything! Lot of people I know also weren’t asked but always good to carry extra documents to be safe!
@@Trippylens_ She has her provisional results in her hand. The original marksheet will be handed to her after she graduates.Is it safe to carry provisional grade sheets for Now.Thanks for the speedy reply.Awesome video covering everything .
@@user-bt6mh9ez3u yes but better to carry photocopies. No need to carry originals!
Hi is it only me or anyone else not getting the audio?
Hey! Most of the people are able to hear the audio properly.. not sure what the issue is 🤔
I it mandatory to buy
Air tickets before interview
Not at all required. We hadn’t bought.
Apka visa lg kr passport kitne day mein aa gya tha
It was delivered to us in 2 days from Bangalore to Chennai.
Total how much time it take to complete the process.
Less than 15-20 minutes as there was no crowd
Where I can find locker
It’s there at the ground floor of the building
Work visa milane ka chances hai kya us biometric centre??
Biometric centre pe interviews nahi hota . It’s just for fingerprints collection and then you go to consular for interview
Hi, I have a doubt regarding the locker facility. I wanted to directly come to the VAC from the airport. Will they allow me to deposit my suitcase?
There is a locker facility that you can use to store your luggage.
Was the locker big enough to hold big bags
@@subashiniravi7898 not big suitcases…but big backpacks can fit
@@Trippylens_thank you for your prompt reply dear
@@subashiniravi7898 no probs!
How many days will it take to get our passport from embassy after getting the visa approved?
We got ours delivered within 2 days from chennai to Bangalore
@@Trippylens_ Thank you for the prompt response!😊
Mam pls answer my question. I have biometrics next week and I will reach just on time there 2:30 PM. Is there any thing wrong if I reach by on time or little late like 15 minutes?
Also I will have a laptop and a suitcase along with me , can I keep that in locker facility by paying the amount? I really need this answer. How big are the LOCKER facility there in biometrics center???? **only asking ofr BIOMETRICS center**
It is highly advisable to reach 15 mins early.. it’s alright to reach on time as well. Not sure what happens if you arrive late!
Yes you can use locker … they are big enough to keep a small suitcase and laptop
@@Trippylens_ Thanks so much mam . you really made me tension free .. Just one question more , after locking the luggage with my own small key . Can I keep the key inside my pocket? As during scanning it may scan ... Mobile I will put on switch off mode.
@@surabhigarg1411 they give you a token not a key
@@Trippylens_ Thanks done biometrics fine
Is it possible to take biometrics appointment in India and interview in some other country?
Hey! I don’t think so… as you need to book both the appointments together and cities show only for that country through whose website you are applying.
Hey, today I saw a video of a travel vlogger wherein he booked his interview slot in Europe, and at the US embassy itself, his biometrics was done on the day of the interview.
So I think maybe it's in India only or in a few other countries where we need to book two separate appointments.
Just sharing :)
@@mohitarora6464 Ohh could be.. I am not aware of slot bookings in another country but good info. Thanks 😊
Do you need to take a ticket number when you get in?
No.. you just have to follow the queue and reach the counter . No token number is given.
@@Trippylens_ Ty!☺️
@@Miami678 welcome!
Hi any contact number for that centre? Submitted on 12th dec. showed received on 18th on cec site. Where can i call the vac centre to check
What did you submit at the vac centre? We didn’t have to submit any docs at vac. It was only for biometric.
Mam what is the online website for biometrics appointment , please help mam
It's for DS 260 MAM
www.ustraveldocs.com/
www.ustraveldocs.com/
Hi mam i travelld lot of country uk 5 time dubai Singapore Thailand Saudi umrah is easy for me us visa with my wife i am business man
Having prior travel history definitely helps!
How much time it will take for visa interview day?
Depends on how busy the day is.. we got done in 20 minutes as there was no rush at all! Can take an hour as well
@@Trippylens_ thanks for responding, biometric and interview centres are at different place? Address is showing different for me, is that correct?
@@mohammadhaaris7756 yes they are at 2 different locations.
@@Trippylens_ mam, please share Google map location if you have saved address where biometric happened, it is confusing
@@mohammadhaaris7756 I just used Google maps location when you type. It’s quite easy to lcoate
Sound to hai hi ni video m
Rest everybody is able to hear
@@Trippylens_ yes.. earpod k sath audible ni h.. bt without earpod aawaj aa ri
@@samiksha137 yeah it’s happening in some systems., have taken care from next video 😊
@@Trippylens_ I have a doubt.. kindly guide me. I have applied for B2 visa. What am I supposed to fill in " Where you will stay in the USA?"
As I have booked nothing right now so I just put any random hotel name and address in that feild. Kya maine sai kiya ya hame pehle hotel ko contact karna chaiye and then unka naam address daalna chaiye??
@@samiksha137 that’s alright.. you can put any hotels name in the city where you plan to stay.
Should I take my 1year old to the interview?
It can get crowded so best to avoid
02:14 No refund money thts ridiculous
I know!
Mam contact details
What query do you have?
@@Trippylens_ us visitors visa apply karna tha uske according question he