How do I schedule an appointment at US Embassy in Chennai?

Appointments are never required for emergencies.

  1. Location.
  2. Contact Us. American Citizen Services Unit. U.S. Consulate.
  3. Email: [email protected]. Email is the best way to reach us for routine inquiries. We read every message.
  4. Phone: (0)44-2857-4000 or (0)44-2811-2000. Ask for American Citizen Services.

When US consulate will open in Chennai for h1b stamping?

US Embassy confirmed on April 18th, 2022 that they plan to open B1/B2 visa appointments for first-time applicants with interviews starting from September 1st, 2022.

How do I schedule a visa appointment?

How to Book Your Visa Interview at the Embassy

  1. Step 1: Complete the DS-160 form online! (
  2. Step 2 – Find the embassy nearest to you!
  3. Step 3 – Pay the non-refundable application fee.
  4. Step 4 – Schedule your visa appointment!
  5. Step 5 – Attend Your Visa Interview.
  6. Step 6 – Pick up your passport with visa.

Is Chennai consulate open for visitor visa?

On February 1, 2021, the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai resumed processing of all visa categories, including student, employment-based (H1-B, H4, L-1, L-2, C1/D), and temporary visitor (B1/B2) visas.

Is Dropbox appointment available in Chennai?

Dropbox appointments are currently available through our website. At this time we do not have a date for resumption of routine visa appointments. We have resumed limited 221g processing. If you were previously asked to submit documents in support of your case, please follow the instructions you were given.

How long does visa appointment take?

You can expect to be at the Embassy or Consulate for approximately two to three hours. The interview with a consular officer is the last step in a two-step process and typically lasts just a few minutes. Prior to the interview staff will collect, data-enter and review your application.

Are U.S. embassies open for visa interviews?

As restrictions start to ease, most U.S. embassies and consulates have resumed certain immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments.