Immigrant Visas

Frequently Asked Questions - Immigrant Visa Unit

When am I going to get an appointment?

NVC will schedule your appointment when your case is current and the file has arrived at the U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai.  

Complete the "Packet 3" forms when you receive them and return them to the Consulate as instructed.  Packet 3 consists of Notification of Applicant Readiness (Form DS-2001), Instructions for Immigrant Visa Applicants, DS-230 Part 1, Photo Instructions and Instructions for Immigrant Visa Applicants.  If you have not received the Packet 3, you may download it from our website http://mumbai.usconsulate.gov/ivforms.html or pick it up from the Consulate's Public Information window, on any work day, between 09:00 and 11:30 a.m., except for Indian and American holidays.

Fiance/e (K-1) cases are special.  The petitions filed at the USCIS office in the U.S., after they are approved, are sent to the National Visa Center.  NVC then sends us the petition for processing.  The Embassy or Consulate receives the approved visa petition and you will receive the Packet 3.  When we receive your completed forms, we will schedule your appointment.  You will receive Packet 4 from the Embassy or Consulate instructing you to appear for your visa interview.  If you have not received the Packet 4, you may download the packet from our website http://mumbai.usconsulate.gov/ivforms.html or pick up from the Consulate's Public Information window, on any work day, between 09:00 and 11:30 a.m., except for Indian and American holidays.