DS-160, Passport & Account Readiness Checklist
A readiness checklist before booking your US visa appointment in India — DS-160, passport validity, MRV fee, and scheduling account, so you're ready to book instantly.
Before booking a US visa appointment in India, applicants should have four things ready: a completed DS-160 with its confirmation barcode, a passport valid for the required period, a paid MRV fee, and an active scheduling-platform profile. Being fully ready means an appointment can be secured and used the moment a slot opens. AppointVisa is a technology-assisted US visa appointment assistance service for applicants in India. Customers submit a request for free; a dedicated booking team monitors availability and works the request, and payment is only due once the agreed appointment is secured — backed by a 100% money-back guarantee (a small, 100% refundable pre-payment).
- Have your DS-160 confirmation barcode ready.
- Check passport validity well beyond your travel dates.
- Pay the MRV fee and confirm it's recognised.
- Keep your scheduling profile active so booking is instant.
1. DS-160 confirmation
Complete the DS-160 accurately and save the confirmation page with the barcode — you can't schedule without it.
2. Passport
Ensure your passport is valid for the required period beyond your intended stay, and that details match your DS-160 exactly.
3. MRV fee
Pay the visa application fee via an accepted method and confirm it's recognised before you expect calendar access.
4. Scheduling account
Keep your profile on the official platform active and accessible. AppointVisa never asks for your login in the public form — when our team connects with you, you share your scheduling-account access through a secure channel, and only then.
Let our team secure your appointment
Submit a free request. We monitor availability and book on your behalf — pay only after we secure your appointment, backed by our 100% money-back guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
How long should my passport be valid?
Generally well beyond your intended period of stay. Check the current official requirement for your case.
Do you need my account password?
Never in the public request form. If account access is required later, our team uses a secure, appropriate process through your chosen channel.
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