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HYDERABAD: The US Consulate General, Hyderabad, has said that consular sections are opening to process student and academic exchange visitor visa applications on a limited basis from August 17. Visa Types and Conditions with No Fee Required. Applicants for A, G, C-2, C-3, NATO, and diplomatic visas (as defined in 22 CFR 41.26) Applicants holding J visas and who are participating in certain official U.S. Government-sponsored educational and cultural exchanges. Step 3: Schedule a Visa Stamping Appointment at the US Consulate. According to the USCIS, you can apply for visa stamping up to 90 days before the H1B petition start date. This facility is provided, since there is always a mad rush for booking slots at various consulates.

Visa applicants, including children, are required to pay a non-refundable, non-transferable visa application fee, sometimes referred to as the MRV fee, before applying for a nonimmigrant visa. The visa application fee must be paid whether a visa is issued or not. The type of visa for which you apply determines the fee amount. This webpage lists visa application fees associated with each nonimmigrant visa type.

Please note that only the application fees for nonimmigrant visas are listed here.

Anyways, I saw the dates available at 6:30 AM Eastern Standard Time On October 24th morning. I posted it on Murthy at 7:00 AM. I have no idea why my topic shows as posted at 6:02 AM. For visa appointment, I saw only for 15th. Four slots were available. 8:30, 9:00, 10:00, 10:30. I booked the latest, 10:30. I wish I had taken the screenshot.

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Effective September 1st 2015, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently issued instructions to all banks in India to remain closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month, Therefore, U.S. visa fee payment systems such as NEFT, payment at bank and mobile payment will not be operational on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. On 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturday of the month, all banks will observe full working day with working hours similar to the weekday timings unless it is a bank holiday.

Restrictions

Your visa application fee is non-refundable and you cannot transfer it to another person. You will receive a receipt after paying the application fee. This receipt is valid for one year from the date of payment and allows you to schedule your interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate. You must schedule your interview while the receipt is valid, which means your interview must be booked within one year of paying your fee. If you do not schedule an interview within a year of payment then your receipt will expire, you will not be able to schedule an interview, and you must pay the fee again and begin the process anew.

Visa Types and Application Fee Amounts

The application fees are listed below and apply to one visa application. The application fee for the most common nonimmigrant visa types is $160. This includes tourist, business, student, and exchange visas. Most petition-based visas, such as work and religious visas, are US$190. K visas cost US$265 and the fee amount for E visas is US$205 The tables below are a more comprehensive list of visa types and fee amounts.

Visa Types and Application Fee Amounts - Sorted by Fee Class
Fee Amount (in USD)Fee Amount (in INR)Visa TypeDescription
$16010880BBusiness/Tourist
$16010880C-1Transit
$16010880DShip/Airline Crew
$16010880FStudent (academic)
$16010880IJournalist and Media
$16010880JExchange Visitors
$16010880MStudent (vocational)
$16010880TN/TDNAFTA Professionals
$19012920HTemporary/Seasonal Workers and Employment, Trainees
$19012920LIntracompany Transferees
$19012920OPersons with Extraordinary Ability
$19012920PAthletes. Artists & Entertainers
$19012920QInternational Cultural Exchange
$19012920RReligious Worker
$26516320KFiancé(e) or Spouse of U.S. Citizen
$20518360ETreaty Trader/Investor, Australian Professional Specialty
Visa Types and Application Fee Amounts - Sorted by Visa Type
Visa TypeDescriptionFee Amount (in USD)Fee Amount (in INR)
BBusiness/Tourist$16010880
C-1Transit$16010880
DShip/Airline Crew$16010880
ETreaty Trader/Investor, Australian Professional Specialty$20518360
FStudent (academic)$16010880
HTemporary/Seasonal Workers and Employment, Trainees$19012920
IJournalist and Media$16010880
JExchange Visitor$16010880
KFiancé(e) or Spouse of U.S. Citizen$26516320
LIntracompany Transferees$19012920
MStudent (vocational)$16010880
OPersons with Extraordinary Ability$19012920
PAthletes. Artists & Entertainers$19012920
QInternational Cultural Exchange$19012920
RReligious Worker$19012920
TN/TDNAFTA Professionals$16010880

Visa Types and Conditions with No Fee Required

  • Applicants for A, G, C-2, C-3, NATO, and diplomatic visas (as defined in 22 CFR 41.26)
  • Applicants holding J visas and who are participating in certain official U.S. Government-sponsored educational and cultural exchanges
  • Replacement of a machine-readable visa within one year of visa issuance, when the original visa was not properly affixed or the visa needs to be reissued through no fault of the applicant
  • Applicants exempted by international agreement, including members and staff of an observer mission to United Nations Headquarters recognized by the UN General Assembly, and their immediate families
  • Applicants traveling to provide certain charitable services
  • U.S. Government employees traveling on official business
  • A parent, sibling, spouse or child of a U.S. Government employee killed in the line of duty who is traveling to attend the employee's funeral and/or burial; or a parent, sibling, spouse, son or daughter of a U.S. Government employee critically injured in the line of duty for visitation during urgent treatment and convalescence

Other Fees

In some cases, additional visa fees are paid directly to the National Visa Center, to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate, or to the Department of Homeland Security,

  • Nonimmigrant Visa Issuance ('Reciprocity') Fees
    Applicants from certain countries may be required to pay a visa issuance fee after their application is approved. These fees are based on 'reciprocity' (what another country charges a U.S. citizen for a similar-type of visa). The United States strives to eliminate visa issuance fees whenever possible, however, when a foreign government imposes these fees on U.S. citizens for certain types of visas, the United States will impose a 'reciprocal' fee on citizens of that country for similar types of visas. The Department of State's website has more information about visa issuance fees and can help you determine if an issuance fee applies to your nationality.

  • SEVIS Fees
    The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) is an Internet-based system that tracks F, M and J visa participants (and their family members) from the time they receive their initial documentation (either an I-20 or a DS-2019) until they graduate/leave school or conclude/leave program.

    F, M and J visa principal applicants: Check with your U.S. school to make sure your information has been entered into SEVIS. You will need to pay a separate SEVIS fee in addition to the visa application fee. For nonimmigrant students with Form I-20, the SEVIS fee is US$350. For most exchange visitors with Form DS-2019, the SEVIS fee is US$220. Payment cannot be made at the Embassy or Consulate. Instructions for paying the SEVIS fee can be found here.

    SEVIS Fee Exception
    Applicants participating in a U.S. Government sponsored program (programs whose codes begin with G-1, G-2, G-3, G-7) are not required to pay the SEVIS fee.

  • Blanket L Fee (Fraud Prevention and Detection Fee)

Those applying for Blanket L visa category are subjected to following additional fees. Payment to be made at the cashier window of the consular section on the day of the interview.

  • Fraud Prevention and Detection Fee of $500

First-time principal applicants who are covered under a blanket petition for L status must pay a Fraud Prevention and Detection fee of US $500. If a subsequent L-1 visa application is based on a new form I-129S, the Fraud Prevention and Detection fee must be paid again.

  • Biometric Entry-Exit Fee of $4,500

Blanket L-1 applications for petitioners with more than 50 employees in the United States and with more than 50 percent of those employees in H-1B or L status are subjected to an additional fee of $4,500.

Blanket L fees are not refundable. L-2 derivative applicants are not subject to the additional fees.

  • Fee Payment Options:

    • Demand Draft ( In favor of “U.S. Embassy” payable at par)
    • Credit Card ( Master or Visa)
    • Indian Rupees or Dollar currencies

    Please note that debit card and personal checks are not accepted.

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Update Dec 7, 2020 – US embassy in India says that interview appointments in Feb and Mar 2021 will be canceled as they have not yet opened for regular visa processing due to the COVID-19 situation.

#1 Only 1 Request for Emergency Appointment Allowed

US embassy in India is only allowing only 1 request for emergency appointment per one visa application fee. Do not use this chance if you are just giving it a try without a real emergency.

#2 Visa application fee validity increased to Dec 2021

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The US embassy will allow the extension of visa application till the end of Dec 2021 keeping in view the limited appointment available due to COVID-19. This is more than the normal 1-year validity.

#3 F1 Visa Emergency Criteria

Many people and immigration lawyer Murthy have reported that even though the US embassy officially said to allow emergency appointments when a student’s session start date is less than 60 days from the date of appointment, the reality is that they are rarely allowing anyone with more than 3 weeks time.

#4 H1B, H4 – First time visa appointment after lottery

You are eligible to get an interview appointment only if you have an emergency until Mar 2021 end. This is different than the H1B travel ban.

The travel ban criteria are analyzed only once you have got a visa interview appointment and at the time of your actual interview.

#5 H1B, H4 Dropbox

H1B, H4, L1, L2 can get visa stamp processed if they are eligible for Dropbox even without proving emergency.

Dropbox Appointments are available earlier than Feb/Mar 2021 for all types of visa applications.

#6 B2 Emergency Appointment

You can request and get approval for an emergency appointment only if you have a life and death situation or medical emergencies.

All other types of visitor visa emergency requests are being denied straightaway.

#4 Other Points

  • Only emergency visa appointments are available till Feb and March of 2021 for F, M, J, H, and L visas. The regularly scheduled appointments will be canceled unless the COVID-19 situation improves.
  • Form 221g applications are being processed but at a slow pace due to a shortage of staff.

Earlier on Oct 20, 2020, the US embassy had clearly advised to not make any travel plans in winter if you will need a US visa stamp to return.

They are expecting long delays and non-availability of interview appointments.

Earliest US Visa Appointment Date Available?

There is no expected regular visa processing reopening date available due to the ever-increasing number of Coronavirus cases in India.

Earlier, on Aug 17, 2020, the US embassy in India had announced reopening with very limited appointments. Appointments were to be made available for the US embassy in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata.

But, it seems that they have closed again and there is no date available in near future.

AvailabilityThis article will discuss:How to Apply Emergency Appointment Request
  • Experience 1
  • Experience 2
  • Travel Ban Restrictions
  • FAQ

    • How to Apply Emergency Appointment Request

    Experience 1

    I am sharing this if any of your family member/or yourself who is stuck in India and wants to reunite. This will be helpful for them.
    My case is that I got married in the month of February and was unable to travel to the USA because of the COVID.
    Finally, after a lot of thought, I decided to Opt for the Emergency appointment at the Mumbai Consulate for getting my visa. Normal visa processing is still shut.
    My Case: Newly Married
    Applied for: H4 Visa

    What is an emergency situation?

    They consider family separation as an emergency situation for getting a visa.

    My case is a pure example of that and I have seen cases where they have denied also if they don’t find your reason genuine.

    My case was from Mumbai and most of the cases of family separation have been considered from (Mumbai and Delhi consulate ). It is important to select the consulate wisely.

    Hyderabad Consulates are denying EA based on family separation.

    Hyderabad

    I followed the steps as:

    1. Select the first available appointment.
    2. As soon as you schedule your appointment, you will receive a confirmation email from the consulate stating your new scheduled appointment. (In my case I could see the nearest date as Feb 17th, 2021)
    3. You will notice that there is an additional tab named Emergency request added on the left side of your screen.
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    5. Once you click on EA, you need 4 things to fill in
      • Your tentative date to travel (closest to the present month, I selected 20th August)
      • Reason for Emergency – I selected Medical needs, as this caused me and my partner mental stress and anxiety.
      • A brief explanation of Emergency. I mentioned details of me getting married recently and this distance causing me mental stress and anxiety. Try writing it crisp, small, and to the point. I did not write anything about the doctor or medical condition.
      • Attachments: you can submit up to 5 attachments. (I submitted my husband’s passport, i-797, H1B visa, i94, Marriage certificate)
      • H4 visa stamping documents checklist.
    6. Submit and wait for their decision. I submitted my EA request on the 31st of July and got my EA approved on the 3rd of August. Give them 24-48 hrs to reply back.
    7. Log back into your profile when your EA is approved And select the closest OFC and consular date.
    8. NOTE: they take a Biometric and visa interview on the same date even if the OFC date is different, so please go on the date of your consular appointment.
    9. Schedule the EA appointment.
    10. Print the appointment confirmation page.
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    Interview date: 7th August 2020
    Time: 8:30 am
    Place: Mumbai Consulate
    I reached there before time but they started the visa interview late. They asked me to submit for husbands I-797, my photograph 2*2 white background, Ds -160 confirmation page, my passport at the very beginning before the interview.
    Questions asked:

    • Is this your first time for H4 or a renewal
    • Show your marriage certificate and wedding album
    • When did you get married
    • Where does your husband live
    • What company does he work for
    • Brief details of spouse work
    • What did I do in turkey (I visited there in 2019, so details about that)
    • Did I travel anywhere in 2020
    • Where do I work here
    • How do I plan to quarantine in the US
    • Since how long do you know him
    • Details about my Work profile

    I got my visa approved. These 6 months of being separated from my family have been the worst time of my life, especially after my wedding. I hope that this write-up will help many to reunite with their families during these uncertain times.

    My VO was very friendly and sweet.

    Experience 2

  • This person is physically present in the USA working on an H1B visa. His family members are currently in India.
  • His H4 dependents had an H4 dropbox appointment in April second week which was canceled due to COVID-19 closures.

    • The sequence of events as shared by our guest:

    1. He sent an email on June first week to the Hyderabad US embassy asking for help.
      • Embassy reply: Embassy closed. Cannot process applications.
    2. Follow up email in July first week requesting help for H4 dependents.
      • Embassy reply (July first week): Embassy cannot process H4 visa applications due to Travel ban EO signed by trump.
      • Embassy reply (July 15): Send documents to prove emergency for H4 visa.

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    Can you request emergency Appointment?

    If your H4 family is stuck in India, you can give it a try and try requesting an expedited visa processing by sharing details such as:

    • Your kid (H4) is missing school and has never attended school in India.
    • Your H4 spouse does not work in the USA – so there is no chance of affecting American worker jobs. Chances are good in this case but not guaranteed.

    Travel Ban Restrictions

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    If you are trying to apply for a visa category that currently has travel restrictions like H1B, L1, J1, or their dependents, then you may not be issued a visa.



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    FAQ

    Will dropbox appointment be allowed after Embassy Reopening?Dropbox appointments are available but in limited numbers due to COVID distancing rules.
    Note that you may be called for an in-person visa interview even if you are eligible for dropbox.
    There is no guarantee that you will be given a faster interview appointment if they issue the form 221g after the dropbox.Will my Visa interview fees be refunded?US visa fees are non-refundable.

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    It is valid for 1 year from the date of payment. As far as we know, the US embassy has not announced an extension of this fee payment validity.
    US embassy will give you a chance to reschedule your visa appointment later without paying fees again.Can I visit any other country for my US visa stamp outside India?You can visit any other country for your US visa stamp if you can and the embassy is open there.

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    Some people are trying to visit Canada or Mexico to get a US visa stamp if the US embassy is open there.
    You should carefully check the travel restrictions before buying any flight tickets or booking an interview appointment with the US embassy.Can I work remotely from India on US payroll?You can work remotely from India. Short term work from outside the USA on H1B or L1 visa is acceptable.