USA F1 Visa Biometric Experience | Kolkata VAC | Fall 2022 | Study Abroad | MS in US

[@moehriipao7740]

Thank you bro. Very helpful. I was seeking for this kind of video for my ofc appointment.

[@meenakshibose7643]

Thanks a lot son 🥰 my son's visa interview is on 20th July

[@SubtreX]

You're welcome ma'am. All the best to him for his interview.

[@diipabuttar3465]

Congratulations 👍 my relative next month 4 August his ready to going Kolkata 🙌 I wish hopefully all good and God bless 🙏 😊

[@amaanshah5929]

Thanks bro.. This video helped me a lot.

[@SubtreX]

Glad it helped.

[@soumenb31]

Do i need to carry my photographs? Or, will they click it by themselves at the VAC? Secondly, in the video you said that you carried your mobile and they allowed it in switched off mode. But in comments section you replied to one's question that mobiles are not allowed in kolkata vac. Please clarify.

[@SubtreX]

No they will click the photographs. I am sorry for the confusion, I think you are generally not allowed to carry your phones inside. But it depends on the staff there if they are okay with you keeping the phone switched off in your pocket, then its fine.

[@abhirupbandyopadhyay8323]

Thanx for the info man ✌️

[@saumyasingh6233]

Did you carry your other documents like marksheets etc. too in the folder or just 3 document? Were they allowing anyone to carry them?

[@SubtreX]

I carried only the 3 documents in the folder, and those are all you need. But if you want, you can take them with it I guess, it wont be a problem.

[@junaidhasan3075]

Hi!! I have a spelling mistake of my name, just 1 letter, in my appointment, so can I make that change at the time of ofc?

[@SubtreX]

I am not exactly sure about that. But I think yes. The best would be to call their helpline and just confirm.

[@vikaskaushik1867]

Kolkata embassy is best for interview please reply because my interview is in April bro

[@Aswani.S.Nandhanan]

Hello, I also got appointment in Kolkata in last week of April. Do you have any idea about their rejection rates?

[@vikaskaushik1867]

@@Aswani.S.Nandhanan no

[@vikaskaushik1867]

No

[@gauthamtm168]

Are mobile phones (switched off) and a bag to carry my file of document allowed in Kolkata (biometrics)?

[@SubtreX]

No you will not be allowed to take mobile phones inside the center, but you can carry a small folder to carry all your documents.

[@flexyoppa7203]

Is i20 needed for biometric??

[@SubtreX]

Yes you'll need your i20 for biometric.

[@piyalisdiary]

Wow 👍😊

[@sandip5892]

Bro , Do I need to take the DS 160 Form print out ? How to take it ? I have the appointment confirmation email , will that suffice ?

[@SubtreX]

Yes, you will need to carry the DS 160 form print out. As far as I can remember, you can retrieve your DS160 from the US Department of State website, same website where you apply for DS160.

[@mercytalks938]

For the biometric for F1 and F1, is it automatic after paying for your appointment, or does one need to book online for the biometric .

[@SubtreX]

You have to book online for both the biometric and visa appointment.

[@itsabhinav04]

I have to change my university and sevis details, so I should inform the person who will be taking my photo and fingerprints that right?

[@SubtreX]

I'm not exactly sure of the process. This can help. www.gyandhan.com/blogs/changing-universities-after-scheduling-a-us-student-visa-appointment

[@enetkid]

DS160 Application or DS160 Confirmation page? Afaik you're supposed to take the Confirmation page.

[@SubtreX]

The confirmation page yes.

[@sheetaldara6812]

Ds 160 means whole ds 160 or just ds 160 confirmation page ?? That should be carried

[@SubtreX]

Just DS160 confirmation page.

[@subhambose8419]

Is there a locker room or cloak room in the Kolkata VAC to keep our belongings?

[@SubtreX]

As far as I remember, no. People were keeping their bags outside the center in a place designated for it.

[@soorajjp1847]

The person who takes your biometric is indian or american

[@SubtreX]

They are generally Indians.

[@soorajjp1847]

@@SubtreX Thanks for reply. Got my visa

[@vishnukoyalakonda769]

Are there any lockers available at Kolkata biometric vac office? Please reply

[@PremKumar-gt5so]

Yeah bro! Tell me about lockers? Can i carry backpack?🎒

[@shubham_banka]

💜

[@shrishtysahu9107]

How much time does it take for the whole process to get completed?

[@SubtreX]

Maybe around an hour if you include the waiting time in the line.