How to check for F1 Visa Dates in Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai consulates??

You need to book a visa slot to attend for F1 Visa Interview. This article gives awareness on slots availability to attend visa interview.

Topics:
How to check available F1 visa appointments?
What is priority date?
Where can i attend for F1 visa interview?
When visa dates will be released?

How to check available F1 visa appointments?

Visit the VFS USA website for the earliest available visa dates. https://www.vfs-usa.co.in/ApplnForms/EarliestDate.aspx

Fil the form on it as shown below. Choose your State of Residence, Purpose of travel, Visa clas details. On the next screen you will see the available F1 Visa dates in all US consulates.



What is priority or Emergency appointment?

Emergency appointments are granted on a very limited basis for medical and humanitarian emergencies. A student who has school starting date within 120 days can book an emergency appointment.

Where can i attend for F1 visa interview?

You can appear for visa interview at any of the following US consulates.

U.S. Embassy, New Delhi : ceand@state.gov
U.S. Consulate General, Chennai : chennainiv@state.gov
U.S. Consulate General, Hyderabad : HydCEA@state.gov
U.S. Consulate General, Mumbai : ceamb@state.gov
U.S. Consulate General, Kolkata : KolkataEVisaApt@state.gov

When visa dates will be released?

There is no specific day for the visa dates release. You should keep on checking for the availability. Don't believe the rumors that visa slots are going to be released on a particular day.