An OFC appointment is intended to simplify and speed up visa processing. During this appointment, your biometrics and visa photograph will be taken. It's a simple and straightforward process that occurs before your visa interview. Once you complete your OFC appointment, you will be able to attend your visa interview.Jul 8, 2020
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.4 days ago
Can we only book OFC appointment?
Hi! It is totally possible to do that. In fact, I recently gave my OFC at Hyderabad and the interview in Chennai and got my passport back within 5 business days.Jan 16, 2020
What is OFC and vac?
But according to the new rules, prior to your interview at the Consulate or Embassy, you are required to give the Biometrics information that includes fingerprints and photograph at one of the five Visa Application Center (VAC). The Visa Application Center are also know as Offsite Facilitation Centers (OFC).
What is VAC in embassy?
But have you heard of the Visa Application Center (the “VAC”)? All applicants for Immigrant Visas must first visit the VAC prior to their interviews at the embassy. The VAC is located in Galleria 360 mall in Santo Domingo, and that's where you will go to have your fingerprints and photo taken.Aug 28, 2017
What is OFC appointment means?
Offsite Facilitation Center
What is the difference between OFC appointment and Consular appointment?
If you require an OFC appointment, it can be scheduled when your visa interview is scheduled. An OFC appointment takes place before a visa interview. ... Your visa interview will not take place at an OFC facility. Your visa interview will take place at your local U.S. embassy with a consular officer.Jul 8, 2020
Can I schedule only OFC appointment?
If you require an OFC appointment, it can be scheduled when your visa interview is scheduled. ... If you are required to attend an OFC appointment, you will not be able to attend your visa interview until you present the necessary documents and have your biometrics and photographs taken during an OFC appointment.Jul 8, 2020
How can I take OFC appointment?
OFC appointments take place at visa application centers (VACs) before you meet with a U.S. consular officer.Jul 8, 2020
Can I reschedule only a US visa interview and retain an OFC date?
There is no such option or facility to retain one appointment and reschedule the other. All you can do is reschedule your visa interview to a different date/time and the biometric/OFC to the same date/time again.
What do you need for OFC appointment?
During your OFC appointment, you will be required to present your passports(s) as well as printed hard copies of your OFC appointment confirmation and visa application. At the center, you will also complete biometrics (fingerprinting) and have your visa photo taken.Jul 8, 2020