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Those who have given their biometric, do they use a passport size photo in the process? And did you guys bring one along?
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Just a qq, since I don't use many social handles and added the one I use, but I read through messages and people are recommending to add multiple that is associated to email id we provide in ds-160

Eg: YT basically I just use it to browse content

Is it still needed to make an update ?
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Mention all the social media accounts you have created in the last 5 years, even those that are inactive or deactivated.
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Guys, can someone tell me how recent the bank statement needs to be for the visa interview?
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While they don't ask for it, you can go with 15 days easily
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In case CIBIl of a candidate has taken a bad hit due to multiple non repayments, would it affect the study visa chances?
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Has anyone here recieved approval for emergency request for an earlier visa slot?
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Hi

Can someone share expected timeline for premium delivery and pickup option for the passport right after approval ?
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Premium: max 48 hours post issue.
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F1 Visa: MBA from Vanderbilt

Date: 21st July
Location: Mumbai
Slot: 9:00 am
Status: Approve

VO: Please submit your i20 and passport
< I submits as told >
VO: How much is your worlexp?
Me - Almost 6 yrs sir as a software engineer across 4 firms
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I : Yes sir I appeared for Gre and ielts - as well was interviewed by then 2nd yr student who's not works at <names company> as a consultant
VO : I see? But why < quotes amount > scholarship to you?
I : gives reason again.
VO : yes your visa is approved.

He did not give me 221g or any slip. Just told me verbally my visa was approved. I checked within an hour and it was approved.
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F1 Visa: MBA from Vanderbilt

Date: 21st July
Location: Mumbai
Slot: 9:00 am
Status: Approve

VO: Please submit your i20 and passport
< I submits as told >
VO: How much is your worlexp?
Me - Almost 6 yrs sir as a software engineer across 4 firms
VO: Why do you have <quotes amount> scholarship? Did you gave any exams ? Were you inetrviewed?
I : Yes sir I appeared for Gre and ielts - as well was interviewed by then 2nd yr student who's not works at <names company> as a consultant
VO : I see? But why < quotes amount > scholarship to you?
I : gives reason again.
VO : yes your visa is approved.

He did not give me 221g or any slip. Just told me verbally my visa was approved. I checked within an hour and it was approved.
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Woww. Huge congratulations
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I do believe I have been incredibly lucky though. And a huge huge huge thank you to almost everyone in this forum/chat. Everyone here has prolly heard from me atleast once and has indeed helped me A LOT. Thank you so much 👉🏽👈🏽🎀 And best luck to everyone who's still in the line. Will see sooner you on the other side ✨🎀
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I do believe I have been incredibly lucky though. And a huge huge huge thank you to almost everyone in this forum/chat. Everyone here has prolly heard from me atleast once and has indeed helped me A LOT. Thank you so much 👉🏽👈🏽🎀 And best luck to everyone who's still in the line. Will see sooner you on the other side ✨🎀
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Congratulations Kshitija

Luck favours the brave, New chapter awaits
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Amen to that ✨
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Hi

Can someone share list of documents to prepare for an interview ? TIA:
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Hi guys,

A bit off for this group; but if someone had their interview at Delhi, and made some stay arrangement that were flexible with timings could you DM please I have a few ques. thank you.
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Hi,

Did anyone have issues during their consular interview because they entered their social media handle names instead of the direct profile URLs on the DS-160?

Eg: did the VO return your passport and ask you to update your DS-160 and go to the VAC first, or was some other action required? esp at Delhi consulate.
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Hi,

Did anyone have issues during their consular interview because they entered their social media handle names instead of the direct profile URLs on the DS-160?

Eg: did the VO return your passport and ask you to update your DS-160 and go to the VAC first, or was some other action required? esp at Delhi consulate.

Please lmk, I need some urgent help here.
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There are people in this group who faced this issue. However, the all got their visa after 1-2 weeks.

There are many who got their visa with just userid submission without any issue.
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