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Carry the Following Documents with You


Bring the following documents to your scheduled interview:

  • A passport valid as of the date of entry into the U.S. (Persons whose passports which will expire in less than 6 months after their entry into the United States should renew their passports before applying for a visa.)
  • A completed and signed EVAF DS-156 visa application form (application can be downloaded while booking appointments online through VFS) 
  • A completed and signed form DS-157 if necessary (application can be downloaded while booking appointments online through VFS) 
  • Appointment letter
  • HDFC Bank fee receipt with two yellow barcode stickers
  • In addition to the above forms, if you are applying for a F-1, M-1 and J-1 visa, you must submit a completed and signed application form DS-158
  • One recent (within the past six months) passport size photograph 50mm X 50mm (2" x 2") with a white or off-white background.