Immigrant Visas

Frequently Asked Questions - Immigrant Visa Unit

I was refused but want my case to be reconsidered.  How do I get a new interview to do that?

If we refused your immigrant visa under section 221(g) of the law because your application was documentarily incomplete or for insufficient sponsor documents, then you may return with the new information to the nearest VFS office on any work day.  You must pay the service charge to the VFS application center.  If your case was refused for any other reason, then you may return to the Consulate with new information and request reconsideration, on any work day, at 07:30 a.m. except for the second and last Friday of the month and Indian and American holidays.  The officer will review your case and you will be informed if you are eligible for a visa.

If we refused your visa for more serious reasons, e.g., you were deported from the United States, you attempted to smuggle an unqualified person, made a material misrepresentation about your case or because of any arrests or suspected criminal activity, it is likely that your case will require a waiver from Department of Homeland Security.  You will receive information on how to apply for a waiver, if available, at your visa interview. 

If there are any further queries, you may email to MumbaiIV@state.gov or come in person to the consulate’s information counter on any work day, between 09:00 and 11:30 a.m., except Indian and American holidays.