applying F1 pls help

[jck]

Hello everyone,

My F1 visa for 5 yrs expired in july, 2006. I am going to India in Dec and have to apply for a new F1 visa. Since Chennai dates are not available, can I apply from any consulate in India. If so, how can I take visa appointment on VFS website because If I say I belong to Andhra Pradesh, it takes me to Chennai website.

Thanks so much in advance and I appreciate your help.

[topcatin]

Yes if you are in the south, you will have to take your interview in Chennai. 5 years back you would have taken your visa interview in Chennai right? So why do you expect it to be different?

[jck]

I read somewhere online 2 yrs ago that once we are already in US on a visa, then you can apply next time from any consulate in India. I am not able find that info now.

[topcatin]

Even I read that "somewhere" in a site like this.But I havent seen that in any of the US consulate sites.The best is to call VFS or email them.It is best to get the truth from the horse's mouth.

[waitin_toolong]

check the vfs site there is a special section for returning resident. We on this site are conjuring things out of thin air. did you do your research.

There are specific conditions for this scenario.

I just checked the vfs-site, this option is not available for F status only H and L