What is meant by OFC appointment for US visa?

What is an Offsite Facilitation Center (OFC) appointment? To make the visa process faster, the US embassy has set up the Offsite Facilitation Center where applicants give their biometrics and visa photos before their visa interview. You have to take the appointment beforehand to go to the OFCs.

What is the difference between OFC appointment and Consular appointment?

They’re two different things and generally take place at two different places and time. In the OFC appointment, one need to provide fingerprints and photograph(taken there). Actual interview take place with a Consular appointed by the Federal government. Yes, you may schedule both and that’s the process.

What is OFC appointment for US visa Dropbox?

The text “Schedule OFC appointment” at the appointment booking screen can be confusing, but they have a reason. Technically, OFC Stands for Offsite Facilitation Center and the Visa appointment system is asking you to book an appointment to drop off your US Visa documents at an Offsite Facilitation Center.

What is required for OFC appointment?

OFC appointment documents – Original passport, Appointment Confirmation Page, DS-160 confirmation Page. Fingerprint and US visa photo taken at OFC center. Documents Required.

Can I have OFC and consular appointment different location?

Yes you can. There is no compulsion to select a particular interview location. The guidance just recommends you to to a location nearest to you. You can not only choose any of the locations but later if you change your mind you can even reschedule your appointment.

What should I carry for OFC appointment?

You should carry these documents for your OFC center appointment:

• Original Passport (All old/expired passports should also be carried)
• Appointment Confirmation Page – Printed Hard Copy is mandatory.
• DS-160 confirmation Page – Printed Hard Copy is mandatory.