Appointments

[Amin&Ani 0]

Hi All,

I am planning to invite my brother in law with his wife to visit us here in the US. As per instructions I have filled out 2 DS-160 forms (one for each). Now, do I need to set up 2 interview appointments or just one for both? Your help is appreciated.

Also, for some reason when I search on VJ search engine, it comes up with 0 results. any idea why?

[Amin&Ani 0]

Please answer my question. I really appreciated!

[Boiler 45,525]

They would fill out the forms, their application, their information.

And they would need to make appointments.

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

Boiler is correct, you don;t do anything, they need to do it. They can do separate appointments, or try for back-to-back. One getting approved does not mean the other will.

[Amin&Ani 0]

Sorry for the confusion, let me ask the quesiton this way:

I helped them with filing out the application, they will sign and submit to the appropiate embassy, Now, Do they need to set up 2 interviews since they are two or one and attend together since they are a husband and a wife?

[Harsh_77 718]

On your DS-160 they should have indicated they are traveling togeather.

While they are scheduling the interview they have to book one slot and both could interview togeather at same time.

For more details you might have to check how it is done in Iran and Consulate there as this process varies from country to country.

[soheil 9]

Unfortunately, the consulates around Iran generally won't allow several people going to the interview with only one appointment. You have to make an appointment for each of them individually. And as you are probably aware of the frustrating process of scheduling an appointment for Iranians, the possibility of getting the appointments for the same slot is low (but possible). However, this varies for each consulate. You have to check with them to see whether they allow it or not(most of them answer their emails in 2-3 business days). I'm sure you know that most of the travel agencies in Iran will schedule appointments for a fee and most of the time they manage to schedule them for the same time. But since their prices for this service are really unfair, I would recommend doing it on your own. The best thing you can do is emailing the consulates and see what they can do for you. But if you read their websites, they clearly indicate that you have to make separate appointments for each of them.

[Amin&Ani 0]

Thanks Soheil:

I can't find the instruction on Dubai or Istanbul/Ankara's website. Can you please provide the links. Thank you !

Unfortunately, the consulates around Iran generally won't allow several people going to the interview with only one appointment. You have to make an appointment for each of them individually. And as you are probably aware of the frustrating process of scheduling an appointment for Iranians, the possibility of getting the appointments for the same slot is low (but possible). However, this varies for each consulate. You have to check with them to see whether they allow it or not(most of them answer their emails in 2-3 business days). I'm sure you know that most of the travel agencies in Iran will schedule appointments for a fee and most of the time they manage to schedule them for the same time. But since their prices for this service are really unfair, I would recommend doing it on your own. The best thing you can do is emailing the consulates and see what they can do for you. But if you read their websites, they clearly indicate that you have to make separate appointments for each of them.

[Amin&Ani 0]

Thanks! well it makes more sense to have one. However, as you said it is better to see how the embassy wants it. It is better to be sure than sorry. Thanks Alot!

on your DS-160 they should have indicated they are traveling togeather.

While they are scheduling the interview they have to book one slot and both could interview togeather at same time.

For more details you might have to check how it is done in Iran and Consulate there as this process varies from country to country.