Questions asked in my visa interview - Why you want to go usa? -is any your relative residing at USA? - Have you been apply for USA before - in which other country you have traveled before ? - what are you doing? - What is your annual income ? - how many days you are planning to stay in USA ? - in which city are you visiting ? My brother is US citizen. She asked - What is your brother doing in USA? -What is the status of your brother ? - in which city he is residing in USA? They are not asking for any document. There is locker facility for mobile and bag and luggage on mobile. You have to pay ₹50 per mobile and that is separate 100 rs for luggage. There is no specific timeline for interview. If you are allocate time is before 12 noon, you can go any time from morning till 12 noon .my interview timing was 10 AM. I reached there at 8:30 AM and there is a little long queue . at that time the person who had appointment time at 11:30 has already completed his interview at 9 AM . so they allow you to go for the interview before your time. It’s better to reach there at least one and a half to two hours before your interview timing. Process. - security check Not allowing any things other then document file, small purse and water bottle. Baby food and diapers allowed - Outside they checked your passport sticker - Again security check , if water bottle, they will ask you to drink some water - thn you will proceed to window for biometric verification. They will check your finger print of any one hand. - join line for final interview - Attender will send you to interview window when your turn comes Around 15 windows are there Tips - Be confident and positive - be honest and not hesitate to ask again if you don’t understand the question - Give particular answers in reasonable length only - try not to be over smart - Most of them can understand hindi also😳 They are very kind and helpful, so do not get upset or anxious. I hope you will like my information Best of luck👍👍

Very organized process. This is gate no. 06. First thing you are asked to do is get rid of electronic gadgets, smart watch. There's a small booth with locker system. Charges 50 Rs per mobile. Bag storage also available, but it is on the ground in open. Next steps - frisking by guard - passport and appointment check at a booth - x ray scanning of all your belongings, including waist belt inside a room as you enter the embassy at this stage - then you enter main building, where you are required to take out passport + other documents as per your visa type. They will call out each visa type and docs required - then you are asked to appear before a window, an Indian official checks barcode on backside of passport (pasted during biometric stage few days ago). Based on it, they would ask to proceed for final interview. - there is a long queue for interview. US national officers are seating behind glass window. Interviews happen one at a time in each window. They will ask for your passport, few questions, and biometric check, and convey his/her decision on your visa approval. - exit the building I had morning appointment, reached there an hour ago. Entire process took little under 1 hour. US officers are cooperative and speak clearly so that we understand what they are saying. I could hear conversation between officer and a student candidate. The student was stammering while he spoke, still got his Visa approved as he was genuinely explaining his case. So, no need to worry too much if English is not fluent. Good luck!

B1/B2 VISA Consulate Interview for me and my wife in New Delhi completed in Delhi —Total process took almost 45 mins. We went by our own car with son. They don't allow to park the car nearby so after dropping us he conveniently waited in a colony at Malcha Road. There was a queue on the pavement itself. Total five steps were there. As a first step our screening was done. Then we stood in the queue. Secondly our Passports were checked and ticked. We proceeded further in queue. Then we entered the building area. Thirdly our Passports were again checked and ticked. Fourthly our biometric was done by placing four fingers on the machine. Then we were sent in a bigger building inside. Here there is a big waiting area. Queue was systematically formed. Lastly it was Interview round. There were around 21 interview counters out of which 11 were working that time. As per my estimate Interviews were lasting varying from 2-7 mins barring a few exceptions. Our interview lasted for just 2-3 mins or so .... Questions Asked- 1) Why you are travelling to USA ? Ans - For tourism and to meet our daughter. 2) Where is your daughter ? Ans - In Washington 3) What she do ? Ans - Told her job status 4) Do you have grandchild ? Ans - Told yes one grandson 5) What do you do ? Ans - I retired from Govt Job. 6) How long will you staying in US ? Ans - Maximum upto 2 months 7) Travelling first time to US ? Ans - Yes 8) Do you have any friend there ? Ans - Yes one close friend 9) Where he lives ? In North Carolina (Interviewer herself told as it was mentioned in my DS 160) Ans - I confirmed and told exact place, on which she smiled. 10) Question to my wife - What do you do ? (Interviewer herself told Housewife) Ans - My wife nodded in affirmation and I confirmed saying Home maker on which she again smiled and congratulated us and said your Visa is approved and this will be delivered to your home address, as I opted for the Delivery. No documents other than Passports were seen. Though as per the advise I took lot many supporting documents like last 3 years IT Returns, Bank Statements, Financial details (Savings, FDs, Shares, Mutual Funds etc), Property related. But they were not required in my case. By the way as per our observations mostly Visa was granted but there were few rejections as well. So better to be well prepared and well equipped. We didn't carried mobiles with us. But, there is a small counter outside where people were depositing. After completing of our interview, we requested a person who came to deposit his mobile to allow us a call. We called our son who came to pick up. Finally our long awaited US Visa Issuance program came to an end. All the best 👍

May be helpful if you are going for #VISA interview: *Important: your timing and group for interview doesn't matter. 1. No arrangements for family members or friends, may stay outside on opposite sides on road so prepared accordingly. 2. Bag and/or mobile deposit facility is there but bag they will keep in open. Mobile for Rs 50 and Bag for Rs. 100. 3. Guard will help to proceed further. 4. First check for your passport, scan the sticker on backside that you got while biometric at Shivaji stadium. 5. Frisking and scanning of file/folder belt etc. Keep all electronic items with mobile deposit or bag. 6. Enter the sitting area, although rows are written but it has nothing to do with your timing of group. 7. Sit in a row which is filled or half filled, otherwise you will be waiting to fill the row. 8. Proceed towards interview area: keep your documents handy, specially passport and other to windows 1-5. They will guide. Be quick otherwise you will behind others. 9. Proceed to windows 6-7 for biometric. 10. Again in queue for interview. 11. Interview which will last maximum 5 minutes depending upon your VISA. Questions like funding, your qualifications, relevant experience etc. 12. The interviewee will keep your passport only. 13. Exit from center and collect your mobile/bag. Hope this is helpful, if so press like button.

Highly secured place, I was checked througly 2 times one by the security outside and then by the security inside. You can keep your mobile in the opposite counter they take around Rs. 50 for mobile. Take out your passport and move forward the gates and doors are quite heavy to open need to push them hard😅. I was bit nervous that day, but it was done. And don't try to take pictures infront of security guard they might take your mobile.

Prime location . Place where thousands of children with dream in their eyes to get one F1 visa. Staff are friendly and keep your documents ready Good luck for your visa 🙂

I stayed at The Ashoka Hotel which is very near to U.S Embassy. The main reason I booked the hotel was it was walkable (it's expensive though). Since, it is of walkable distance, I didn't take my mobile phone or anything, just only the required documents. My appointment time was 8.40 AM. There is a waiting spot opposite to the U.S Embassy. It also has a locker there. By April 2022, I asked the people around me, who kept their bags, they charged 150/- for bags and 500/- for laptops and big baggage. They started with 7.30 AM appointment. For 8.40 AM appointment, I reached by 7.00 AM. So when they asked for 7.30 AM appointment, I already stood in the 7.30 AM appointment, when I nearly entered the building, I told mine was 8.40 AM appointment, they said it was fine. By 7.45 AM I was inside the building, so there were three queues, it was moving pretty fast there were all combination of people standing there ( H4, F1, H1B and special Visas). There was a counter before the actual counter. The first counter, they check whether we have the necessary documents. Then again, there is a small queue before the actual counter. There you have a mic, so no issues. You will clearly hear everything. I believe, on that day, we had only 5 counters open. So many people were waiting for the interview. The interview lasted for 13 minutes. My appointment time was 8.40 AM, I came out by 8.35 AM. The process was easy and tension free. Note : The person standing before the first counter, tells you what documents you have to keep handy, so better listen to it to avoid standing before the counter and searching for documents. Everything will be smooth once you have all the specified documents for the interview.

The entire operation of visa application and processing in India has been fine-tuned over the years, and is now quite efficiently run. You are advised to arrive at the embassy just in time for your visa interview to avoid overcrowding outside the embassy. Time slots are assigned, and applicants are invited to enter the consular section in batches based on their interview time. One of the most important things to bear in mind is that no electronics (read mobile phones mainly) are permitted inside. It is therefore advisable to leave your electronic devices, either at home, or at your place of residence in Delhi, or with friends outside the embassy. Documents are required to be carried in a transparent folder. The consular officers appear to be quite fluent in Hindi and Punjabi as well, in addition to their own language: English. THE ENTIRE VISA INTERVIEW PROCESS TAKES ABOUT TWO TO THREE HOURS. It is therefore advisable to allow three hours for the process, and if you finish in less time, that becomes a desirable bonus.

United States of America Embassy at Panchsheel Marg, Shantipath (Chanakya Puri), New Delhi, India. I am asking about this of today I'm talking about this more than two decades. The Que in the US Embassy had a longest in the early morning. Thousands of peoples are waiting for their turn to submit their documents. Only security person treat to submit the document including fees. If the persons are lucky they deposit their documents for the next process and other will try next day from the early morning. The next day process was very disturbing to the visitor because the visa interviews were on going in front of other visa applicants. Some applicants were happy to get their visa and others have some questions about their application. Was really fake applicant apply visa application through the right ways. I was doubt because there are number of person who has obtained their US Visa and have gone illegal migrant in US. later than they have gotten green card or US citizenship. Is really US embassy analyses the Visa application to obtain the visa or just read the face (which could be manipulated). 1- Is it not good practice:- a) Illegal migrant should not get any green card or US citizenship anyway. b) After Visa expired, the search should not be conducted. c) Any unknown person found without record should not be traced and deported the its countries. (Any illegal migrant should not have legal right to file any legal case against their citizenship). This practice could relief unusual practices like to analysis genuine visitors. Those really want to expose the country. To check funding is a good practice but lack of trust on applicants it is not good to make refusal.

The complete process of the consulate took 1 hour in which you need to go through 4-5 doors, electronic items and mobile phones are not allowed. Basic questions were asked . Which company are you working for and how long have you been working with it? Which is the visa you are traveling? Which city will be travelling to?. What are your roles and responsibilities in your company? What is your annual salary? Give your answers honestly and to the point and your visa is approved. I went for B1 Visa and it was only 5-7 minutes for the interview. Good to carry the documents if they will ask you might need to show the asked documents.. PS: keep your phone at a paid facility which is available for 1 item 50 Rupees. A Keeping bag facility is also available on the entrance however charges might differ.

I had wonderful experience when I went for my C1/D visa interview. I was very much worried. Very smoothly by maintaining social distance I have entered inside. There were four counters for the interview. We moved place to place very smoothly. It was just 5 minutes interview and I was successful. I thank God for such beautiful day. August 27th 2021.

No mobile phones or electronic items are allowed inside the centre but you can carry your wallet. You can keep the mobile phone in the locker at rs 50 per piece. Bags are kept openly at the price of 100 rs. Beware of taking photos or videos near or of embassy. Listen to the instructions carefully. You cannot park your vehicle near centre but pick up and drop off facility is there. Interview is very easy, so try to be in relax mind.

There are lockers for storing your phones/iPads/laptops (₹50 per phone as of 04/04/2022) You can also store your backpacks by the lockers, backpacks are kind of out in the open though, not securely locked in lockers/room, but seemed safe enough (not sure about the price, but I’m sure it’s reasonable too) The locker/backpack storage facility is not run by the embassy but a private party. Overall experience was good. System of waiting, forming lines for entering, security check could be improved.

First there is a queue for phone and bag submission, may take around an hour depending on strength. Better to take someone with you, to hand them these things. Then you'll have to go through some checking, takes around half an hour, this will start 5-10 minutes prior to your interview time on appointment. Then, finally you wait for your interview in the embassy, may take around 1 -1. 5 hour. Edit : had my interview on 3rd of August and had my passport delivered to Dehradun on 12th of August.

Well, I visited the embassy today. Though my passport was returned as the visa could not be issued and there is requirement of additional documents, but the overall experience was great First you are security checked. Except documents/ wallet anything else is not required. Mobile phone, smart watch etc is not allowed. You either keep it with someone or they can keep it for you in safe shelfs upon a small fee payment Second the passport is scanned to see if all is in order Third once again there is a security check. More the way they do at airports. Fourth you are in front of document check counters and where they check and let you wait for interview to happen Fifth and final for those who get the visa is the interview. It’s their way of judgement on whether you really need to travel or not. So if you can’t convince. You are handed over the passport back or else they keep it to issue visa Sixth if they are fine with your travel but need more details they ask you to submit documents and thereafter the process may restart (I need to submit documents so next steps are now not known) Overall very polite staff

Went for h1b interview. The whole process was smooth and staffs were there to streamline. If you are on tight schedule you can come early prior to the scheduled time. Only things allowed inside embassy is wallet and documents folder. Nothing else. Also there is no constraint regarding folder type, size or transparency. Just it should not be sealed. Interview took 7 minutes. Whole process 50 minutes.

There is separate waiting area for family members who came to drop you, prefer to give your bag and electronic devices to your family members, but if you travel alone. Then there is provision of submitting your electronic devices(Rs 50 for phone) and bags (Rs 50 for bag) separately.{prices might change} They will give you a slip for your bag and electronic devices submission, which you need to present for taking back your stuff. After this you need to do as instructed and get your visa approved. Note: Keep your documents handy, which you are required to present in the embassy. All the best guys...

Safety is their priority so remember one thing. Try not to carry electronic items except mobile phone. That you can keep in locker outside US embassy. Try not to carry bag. If you carry one then you have to keep it outside locker room. Carry documents in a proper file and you can take that file with you inside US embassy. Only negative point was that sometime they only open 3 counters out of many. Due to which we have to stand in long que. Everything else is well organized.

Visited for my business visa. Entire process took 1.5 hrs, including depositing my mobile at the entrance. My appointment was for 9:30 am. Reached at 8:15 am. They were letting in people who had appointments a couple of later too. More like first-come-first-served. They checked passport at the gate for the sticker that’s put at the time of biometrics. After security check, I was seated in a queue for a few minutes. Washrooms and water arrangements are there. Then the entire row was sent inside the main consulate building where they took my fingerprints first. After that I had to stand in the main queue for the interview. The officer took my passport, asked the purpose, if I’d been to the US before, monthly salary and the place of visit. Once she was convinced, she said visa was approved. I was not asked to show any other supporting document. The officer was pleasant and courteous. Please note that electronic items like mobile and even the smart watches are not allowed inside. There is a small storage booth at the entrance where you can deposit these for Rs. 50.

Polite and professional staff, the ques are long so you can reach about an hour or half before appointment time. There is locker for bag and phone (@50 rs/item) and they will give you a token. Please carry change, the counter is mostly out of change.

My experience was really good. Everything is well in order. If you're going there with someone, hand them your electronics, and they can wait for you in front of embassy. There is a waiting area. Also, In waiting area you can submit your phone, as well as bags. So even if you're alone, no need to worry. Basically a very well operated and all the facilities are provided keeping the needs and necessities of candidates.

well organized. Just need more seating for the oldies that come for the interview. Appreciate the Visa Officer providing very clear details on next steps. My Visa could not be approved right away due to system issues, but the Visa Officer assured me that it will as soon as system is up. Still, I was worried because till the time you do not have the Visa in hand, you cannot really be sure. But, I trusted the Officer's word and left. The tracking site showed "Refused" for 3 days and then updated to "Issued". I received my Passport in 5 working days.

It was a nice experience, there is a locker available to keep mobile phones and they are charging 50 rupees for that. If your interview is at 11 AM also you can go to location by 8 30 to 9 they won't ask to wait outside they send you inside for interview process

The process was smooth, fast and very well organised. They ask you to be prepared with necessary documents in advance based on your visa category while you are still waiting in the queue so you don't waste time searching for them when you are at the interview counter. Efficient process that values everyone's time. Also, they actually do have a seating system in place while you wait for your interview turn which is cool.

Systematic process for visa interviews. However, a huge visa seeking crowd, which reports early, is made to wait on pavements near the embassy. So, please arrive 'just-in-time' i.e. only 20-30 mins prior to the appointment time.

Do not bring your mobile phones, there's no locker in place,as of the day of writing. If there's anyone accompanying you, their experience will not be very great as there's absolutely no facility for them, no shed, no place to sit or even stand comfortably. Experience inside the embassy is smooth and managed.

The saw me on an emergency matter for me and was very polite and helpful. Kelly and the lady (sorry do not remember her name) who helped very professional and supportive of Americans in a foreign country. Great work and again thanks from the bottom of my 💖

After the pandemic there has been a scarcity in the number of slots released but if you have a genuine case you will be considered for an emergency request. The staff here is very professional and efficient. Though the queue here is very long because number of people applying for a visa from the embassy is very large. Overall it was a good experience.

A beautifully kept, well-guarded facility that offers most of the basic amenities for applicants. The embassy staff was kind and modest. Long wait times prior to interviews or related work because of the overwhelming number of people applying for visas. No photography, electronic items are allowed, including smart watches and mobiles. Parking is also a concern. Otherwise, a trouble-free encounter.

I visited this place last week. The process is smooth. For mobile phones and backpack you ll have paid service of 50/- each near embassy. Reach 1hr of before your time slot. Based on the time slot security ll call you. First they ll verify passport, DS-160 confirmation page and Appointment email print out. Then they ll send you inside. Again one more verification ll be there. Then they ll ask you to go the counter. I think 18 counters are there they ll send you to one of them. You need to provide passport then I797 original copy. Then they ll ask questions related to your employment and client and responsibilities/purpose. Please be cool and confident. If you are going for student visa then please prepare well for the question: why you selected that particular course or specialization. Thanks to the embassy staff and security. Good luck.

It was good but the waiting line was huge. Even though my interview time was 10:10 but it happened at 12:30. So, I recommend going as early as possible regardless of your interview time. Apart from the waiting line, the process was very smooth. And staff is very helpful.

My appointment time is 9:40 .But i have reached at this place before 8:20 The security guard are helpful and he is guide you properly 1. You have carried our documents in transparents folder or folder. 2 if you have carry mobile phone then you can deposit in counter it charge rs 50 only. 3. Then wait for your timing and go in embassy office for your visa interview

mine appointment was in the morning 7:20 I reached there around 6:50 they started letting people in by 7'o clock the whole process was smooth and flawless in just 25 minutes the whole process was completed. The staff was kind and supportive. For private vehicles Nearest parking is at Malcha Marg 600 m away..from embassy

Nice embassy, good hospitality services and also excellent electronic gadgets. well organized. Just need more seating for the oldies that come for the interview. Appreciate the Visa Officer providing very clear details on next steps. My Visa could not be approved right away due to system issues, but the Visa Officer assured me that it will as soon as system is up. Still, I was worried because till the time you do not have the Visa in hand, you cannot really be sure. But, I trusted the Officer's word and left. The tracking site showed "Refused" for 3 days and then updated to "Issued". I received my Passport in 5 working days.

Its very nice and they co operate with me very well. Thank you very much Delhi US Embassy Staff. My case is really very different and they accept it and proceed my case. Thank you very much for the VO.

Here is the problem, despite the mention about arriving only 15 mins earlier for your appointment people are here more than an hour early and they are let in. Because of this, people who follow the rules are punished and the wait time is longer for them. Also, if you have younger kids(even if they are US citizens) just take them with you and you will be given priority over the crowd. We made the mistake of leaving them home and paid the price but be aware that you need to be standing outside in the sun without shade for some time at least. You can take your mobile with you and deposit there before entering. This is a welcome contradiction to what they say on the website or anywhere. The visa process itself was smooth and I was surprised to see Indians(American citizens?) on the other side instead of Americans. I just brought my H1B approval and passport and was stumped by an LCA request but they were able to pull it from the system. So consult with your company's attorney to bring the right documents. But I don't see a need to carry a big binder worth of docs.

Please don’t bring any electronic gadgets including mobile phone. They used to have a locker initially now they have discontinued the same. The nearby chai wala charged rs 100 to keep mobile. The bags were stored by an auto wala who was also charging some money, which I am not aware. But would suggest either to get some one from your family with you to take care of electronic stuff and bags. Or not carry it in the first place

Great experience, you may reach from all sides of delhi as the metro stations are situated in all 4corners and the embassy will fall in the middle. Then an auto will take you to the embassy, no electric riksaw is allowed. No parking facility at the embassy. No mobile, smart watches, laptop or shoulder bags are permissible inside the premises. All the electronic items will be deposited outside the embassy gate with a fee of RS50 / ITEM. Even your car keys have to be deposited. Wear your mask at all times, counsulors are very nice don't be shy or nervous they are very supportive.

Important thing: don't bring electronic gadgets such as laptops, smart watches etc. There is a locker facility available and there is a huge queue to deposit. 50 rupees is chargeable for each item. Phones can be kept here. Bags should be kept outside near security. The entire process is hassle free and guided by security. It's better to go early as they don't see timings and allow irrespective of timing. It takes around 1 hour from entry to exit.

Well maintained place. The staff is helpful and provides guidance. Bags and electronic devices are not allowed insider. Storage for phones are available at Rs.50 outside near gate 6. Bags are also kept there in open for an amount. Bystanders should wait across the road away from the embassy.

The nearest paid parking facility is in Mulcha Marg, which is around 10 mins walk from the embassy. Locker facility available for mobile phones in yhe embassy, bags are kept in open area and it is chargeable. There is no waiting area for persons accompanied. People has to sit on footpath and wait under tree shade, it would be problematic incase of rains. No complaints but all visa centers have same issue. Better to bring water bottle and umbrella incase you have to wait for someone.

I got my America M1 🇺🇸 visa last week It was quick and hassle free. Entire staff is helpful & All the visa officers are polite Thank you 🙏

U S Embassy is such a high importance international place for us visa aspirants but there is no place for accompanying persons for waiting n toilets. People have to wait around three hours and they get tired n stressed especially senior citizens n children. So I suggest that embassy is such a big agency. It can make seats arrangements n toilets in the waiting area. It will be very welcoming from the suffering people.