IMMIGRANT VISA UNIT
U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL, Mumbai, India
support-india@[Link]
[Link]
From India: +91-120-4844644 or +91-40-4625-8222
From the US: 1-703-520-2239
APPOINTMENT PACKAGE FOR K VISA APPLICANTS
(PACKET FOUR)
This document contains information on how to apply for a K non-immigrant visa at the U.S.
Consulate General in Mumbai. You should follow these instructions only after we notify you that
we have received your approved I-129F visa petition from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services (USCIS).
For additional information on the K visa process, as well as answers to any questions not
addressed in this document, visit
[Link]
You must complete the following steps before coming for your consular interview appointments:
Step 1 Complete the DS-160 form online at [Link]
Step 2 Print the DS-160 form confirmation page.
Step 3 Visit [Link] and follow the instructions to create an account, log
in, select your passport/visa pick-up location, and pay your K visa fee.
Information on fee payment is available at [Link]
[Link].
Step 4 Schedule a Category 3 appointment to have your photograph and fingerprints captured at
a Visa Application Center and to have your interview at the Consulate.
Step 5 Prepare for your interview by obtaining the rest of the items listed in this document.
Interview Preparation Checklist
On the day of your interview, bring the documents listed below for each visa applicant. Put
them in the order listed below and be ready to hand them to the Consulate staff in this
order. Use the tick boxes on the left side of this page to be sure that you have collected all
the required documents.
PASSPORTS: Bring your current passport and all former or expired passports. Your current
passport must be valid for at least eight months from the date of your interview and should
reflect your correct name and date of birth.
PHOTOGRAPHS: Bring two color copies of your photograph in front of a white background
that are 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) in size.
DS-160 CONFIRMATION PAGE
MEDICAL REPORT: Bring your medical report. You will need to undergo a medical exam
from one of the Consulate’s panel physicians before your interview. Information on scheduling
your medical exam is available at [Link]
process/interview/prepare/[Link]
POLICE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE: Bring a police clearance certificate from your
present country of residence and all countries where you have lived for six months or more since
age 16 (Police certificates are also required for accompanying children age 16 or older).
If you are an Indian citizen age 16 or older and residing in India, you need to obtain a police
clearance certificate from a Regional Passport Office. This certificate is valid for one year from
the date of issuance. If you already submitted a police clearance certificate to NVC, please check
if it has expired. If so, bring a new certificate to the visa interview.
If you are a foreigner residing in India and are registered with the Foreigner Regional
Registration Office (FRRO), obtain a police clearance certificate from them. If you are a
foreigner residing in India but are not registered with the FRRO, obtain a police clearance
certificate from your District Police Station.
Check the visa reciprocity table on the website
[Link] for each country
you have lived in to determine if a police clearance certificate is required and how to obtain it.
U.S. police certificates are not required for applicants who have lived in the United States.
BIRTH CERTIFICATE: Bring your original birth certificate as well as a legible photocopy of
it. If it is in any language other than English, bring a notarized English translation.
If you do not have a birth certificate or your birth certificate is missing your name, your date of
birth, or the names of your parents, submit the following secondary evidence:
A notarized affidavit executed by a parent, if living, or another close relative older than
you. This affidavit should clearly state the relationship between the relative and you, how
well the relative knows you, the date and place of your birth, the names of both your
parents, and any other related facts; OR
School-leaving certificate, matriculation certificate or Certificate of Recognized Boards
from the school you last attended; OR
Your baptismal certificate from a church.
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE: If you have ever been married, bring your original marriage
certificate, as well as a legible photocopy of it. If it is in any language other than English, bring a
notarized English translation.
DIVORCE CERTIFICATE OR DEATH CERTIFICATE OF A SPOUSE: If you have ever
had a marriage end through divorce or the death of your spouse, bring the original death
certificate or divorce decree, as well as one legible photocopy of it. If it is in any language other
than English, bring a notarized English translation.
Divorce between Hindus and Christians must be documented by a court order (divorce decree),
not a deed of divorce. Divorce between Muslims must be documented by a certificate from the
Kazi or head of the Jamaat.
PROOF OF RELATIONSHIP: We strongly suggest that you bring documentary evidence
demonstrating your relationship to the petitioner.
If you are immigrating with family members such as children, we strongly suggest that you bring
documentary evidence showing that you are a family unit. Examples of such evidence include,
but are not limited to, photographs, written correspondence, telephone records, or family ration
cards.
EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT: During the visa interview, applicants will be
required to present evidence to the consular officer that they will not become a public
charge in the United States. You may present evidence that you are able to financially
support yourself or that your U.S. citizen fiancé(e) is able to provide sufficient financial
support. The Consular Officer may request that a Form I-134, Affidavit of Support be
submitted by the U.S. citizen fiancé(e).
The form, with instructions, is available at: [Link]
OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: If you have had any previous U.S. immigration
violations, bring all documents relating to those violations. If you have served in the military or
have been convicted of a crime, bring the additional documents listed at
[Link]
process/documents/Supporting_documents.html.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I do if I need to reschedule my visa interview appointment?
If you cannot keep your scheduled visa appointment, please notify this office by email at
support-india@[Link]. We will give you further information on how to reschedule
your appointment.
Who can attend my visa interview?
Generally, you may not bring anyone other than a U.S. citizen or Legal Permanent Resident
relative who has petitioned for you to your interview. We can make the following exceptions to
this policy:
-Applicants under age 18 may be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
-Elderly applicants or applicants with disabilities may be accompanied by a helper.
Am I guaranteed a visa?
We cannot guarantee in advance that your visa will be approved. Do not make any travel
arrangements, dispose of your property, or give up your job until you have received your visa.
How will I receive my visa?
Your appointment letter lists the pick-up location you chose when making the appointment. You
will receive an SMS and email when your visa is ready to be collected. You must bring an
original government-issued photo ID and a photocopy of the ID to collect your visa. More
information is available at: [Link]
What will my visa look like?
The visa will be affixed inside your passport and you will be given a sealed envelope with
additional documents which should be carried in your hand luggage, UNOPENED, to the United
States and submitted to the immigration inspector at the U.S. port of entry.
How quickly do I need to apply for my visa?
Your I-129F petition is valid for four months from the date it is approved. While a consular
officer may revalidate the petition, you are encouraged to apply for your K visa as soon as
possible. You generally have one year to pursue your visa application from the date we notify
you to start the application process.
Your immigrant visa registration and petition will be cancelled if you fail to apply within one
year of receiving this letter. If you are required to submit additional documents after your visa
interview, you have one year to submit those documents or your immigrant visa registration and
petition will be cancelled.
What if a family member wants to apply for their visa later?
If you have a family member who qualifies to immigrate now but intends to stay in India longer
than you, bring the following documents to your interview:
1. Original birth certificate for your family member, as well as a clear photocopy.
2. A passport-size photograph of your family member.
3. Passport or other government-issued photo identification for your family member.
If you are a K via applicant, your child must apply for and be issued a visa within one year of the
date you are issued a visa.
