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Should VISA fee be paid to VFS in advance or after interview?

#1 User is offline   Starlight95 Icon

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Posted 08 November 2009 - 03:18 PM

Hello,

I am a bit confused about this regarding the Mumbai Embassy. Do you pay the visa fee when you submit all your documents to VFS or is it paid after your interview. It would make more sense to pay after the interview because that is when they tell you that you are approved. Just trying to make sure we are following the right procedures. Thanks for all youre help?

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Posted 08 November 2009 - 03:22 PM

QUOTE (Starlight95 @ Nov 8 2009, 03:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello,

I am a bit confused about this regarding the Mumbai Embassy. Do you pay the visa fee when you submit all your documents to VFS or is it paid after your interview. It would make more sense to pay after the interview because that is when they tell you that you are approved. Just trying to make sure we are following the right procedures. Thanks for all youre help?

Stra


Hi Star,

The Visa fee is paid at the Embassy at time of interview. smile.gif And also the fee will be paid at the Embassy 'before' the actual interview and not refundable even if the visa isn't approved. But yours will be!! smile.gif

This post has been edited by k.loveh: 08 November 2009 - 03:25 PM

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Posted 08 November 2009 - 03:25 PM

QUOTE (k.loveh @ Nov 8 2009, 04:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Starlight95 @ Nov 8 2009, 03:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello,

I am a bit confused about this regarding the Mumbai Embassy. Do you pay the visa fee when you submit all your documents to VFS or is it paid after your interview. It would make more sense to pay after the interview because that is when they tell you that you are approved. Just trying to make sure we are following the right procedures. Thanks for all youre help?

Stra


Hi Star,

The Visa fee is paid at the Embassy at time of interview. smile.gif


Thanks I thought you would save the day smile.gif.
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Posted 08 November 2009 - 03:35 PM

QUOTE (k.loveh @ Nov 8 2009, 04:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Starlight95 @ Nov 8 2009, 03:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello,

I am a bit confused about this regarding the Mumbai Embassy. Do you pay the visa fee when you submit all your documents to VFS or is it paid after your interview. It would make more sense to pay after the interview because that is when they tell you that you are approved. Just trying to make sure we are following the right procedures. Thanks for all youre help?

Stra


Hi Star,

The Visa fee is paid at the Embassy at time of interview. smile.gif And also the fee will be paid at the Embassy 'before' the actual interview and not refundable even if the visa isn't approved. But yours will be!! smile.gif


Awww..thanks for the confidence.
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Posted 08 November 2009 - 03:54 PM

QUOTE (Starlight95 @ Nov 8 2009, 03:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Awww..thanks for the confidence.


You know I'm on your side. Cheering for you every step of the way! smile.gif kicking.gif wink.gif

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I-129F Sent : 2008-03-05
I-129F NOA1 : 2008-03-20
I-129F NOA2 : 2008-05-22
NVC Received : 2008-05-29
NVC Left : 2008-06-05
Consulate Received : 2008-06
Packet 3 Received : 2008-06
Packet 3 Sent : 2008-07
Packet 4 Received : 2008-07-16
Interview Date : 2008-08-25
August 25, 2008- Placed on A.P.
December 17, 2008- Petition Returned to USCIS for further review.
February 4, 2009- Received notice the USCIS has received returned petition.
June 4, 2009- Petition Reaffirmed by USCIS.
July 10, 2009- NVC sent Reaffirmed petition back to U.S.Embassy, New Delhi.
August 10, 2009- Embassy notified via email that they've received the Re-affirmed petition assigned with a 'new' case number as well as mailed Packet 3.
August 20, 2009- Embassy sent as an email attachment, the DS-230, Applicants Statement and Cover letter to Packet 3.
August 20, 2009- Mailed and Emailed request letter to Embassy to extend validity date of petition.
August 25, 2009 - Embassy received request to extend validity letter.
Sept 2, 2009- Embassy confirmed their receipt of the completed DS-230 and Applicants Statement.
October 29, 2009- 2nd Interview date- Visa Approved!
November 4th, 2009- Received Passport with Visa intact!
December 4th, 2009- Fiance arrived in U.S. - MARRIED Dec. 7th!
February 23rd-Mailed AOS Packet
March 3rd, 2010-Check Cashed
March 6th, 2010-Received AOS Receipt Notice
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Posted 09 November 2009 - 01:13 AM

QUOTE (Starlight95 @ Nov 8 2009, 04:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello,

I am a bit confused about this regarding the Mumbai Embassy. Do you pay the visa fee when you submit all your documents to VFS or is it paid after your interview. It would make more sense to pay after the interview because that is when they tell you that you are approved. Just trying to make sure we are following the right procedures. Thanks for all youre help?

Stra


Sorry for the late reply..but I did msg u bck biggrin.gif

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