B1/B2 MRV Fee expiring in 1 year but no appt in 1 year?

[Gaurav86 1]

Hello,

 

One of my relatives has completed the DS-160 form for B1/B2 new visa application in India, however while completing the next step which is completing the MRV fee and setting up an appointment, I am seeing a pop-up message saying that MRV fee is only valid for 1 year and then it expires.

 

Given that currently B1/B2 visa waiting time is 2+ years in India, does this mean:-

• if we pay now on 12/30/2022, the interview date has to be by 12/30/2023, or
• if we pay now on 12/30/2022, we can schedule the interview within 12/30/2023 for an actual interview date later in 2024 e.g. 6/1/2024?

 

Thank you for your help in advance!

 

 

[jan22 3,053]

You have to use the MRV fee receipt within a year to schedule an interview appointment.  That appointment can be after the year has passed (i.e., after one year after the date on the receipt). To use your example, you pay the MRV fee on 12/30/2022.  You need to schedule your interview prior to 12/30/2023.  The interview can then be in 2023, 2024, 2025 -- whenever the appointment is available.

[Gaurav86 1]

30 minutes ago, jan22 said:

You have to use the MRV fee receipt within a year to schedule an interview appointment.  That appointment can be after the year has passed (i.e., after one year after the date on the receipt). To use your example, you pay the MRV fee on 12/30/2022.  You need to schedule your interview prior to 12/30/2023.  The interview can then be in 2023, 2024, 2025 -- whenever the appointment is available.

Thank you so much!