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Hi,
I am mother of 2 kids under 14 and i already have visa (B1/B2) stamped 2 yrs back and visited USA. My husband never applied for visa nor available for any formality as he is missing for many years (5+ years (Missing FIR registered).
Now i applied Visa B1 for kids but they do not fall under interview waiver program as that needs consent of both parents.
I booked OFC and VAC appointment.
But now i am not sure
- kids needs to attend OFC or not as on following URL, it is mentioned that kids under 14 do not need fingerprinting
- Kids under 14 do not need to attend VAC
Overview
When applying for a nonimmigrant visa, complete and submit the Form DS-160 online. Schedule an appointment for the Embassy/Consulate and the Visa Application Center. You will be fingerprinted and your photo will be captured when you arrive for your interview at the Visa Application Center. Note: Children below 14 years of age are not required to be present at the Embassy/Consulate or Visa Application Center for the interview in person. Hence, Parents /Guardians should carry a hardcopy photograph of the child below 14 years of age at the Visa Application Center along with other supporting documents.
Fingerprinting
During the visa process, at the Visa Application Center, an ink-free, digital fingerprint scan will be quickly taken. There are some applicants whose fingerprints are not required, including:
Applicants traveling on official government business, except for A-3 and G-5 applicants
Applicants under the age of 14 or over the age of 79
Where as folowwing link says kids over 7 yrs will atend -
https://www.immihelp.com/fingerprint...-for-usa-visa/
Both page contradict each other. Confused.
Only my kids have applied Visa as i already have stamped mine. So should i alone attend both OFC and VAC? took them with me? or how to handle it?
Is there any help line for it where somebody from their team can resolve my query?
Please advice.
Thanks and Regards
Pooja
I am mother of 2 kids under 14 and i already have visa (B1/B2) stamped 2 yrs back and visited USA. My husband never applied for visa nor available for any formality as he is missing for many years (5+ years (Missing FIR registered).
Now i applied Visa B1 for kids but they do not fall under interview waiver program as that needs consent of both parents.
I booked OFC and VAC appointment.
But now i am not sure
- kids needs to attend OFC or not as on following URL, it is mentioned that kids under 14 do not need fingerprinting
- Kids under 14 do not need to attend VAC
Overview
When applying for a nonimmigrant visa, complete and submit the Form DS-160 online. Schedule an appointment for the Embassy/Consulate and the Visa Application Center. You will be fingerprinted and your photo will be captured when you arrive for your interview at the Visa Application Center. Note: Children below 14 years of age are not required to be present at the Embassy/Consulate or Visa Application Center for the interview in person. Hence, Parents /Guardians should carry a hardcopy photograph of the child below 14 years of age at the Visa Application Center along with other supporting documents.
Fingerprinting
During the visa process, at the Visa Application Center, an ink-free, digital fingerprint scan will be quickly taken. There are some applicants whose fingerprints are not required, including:
Applicants traveling on official government business, except for A-3 and G-5 applicants
Applicants under the age of 14 or over the age of 79
Where as folowwing link says kids over 7 yrs will atend -
https://www.immihelp.com/fingerprint...-for-usa-visa/
Both page contradict each other. Confused.
Only my kids have applied Visa as i already have stamped mine. So should i alone attend both OFC and VAC? took them with me? or how to handle it?
Is there any help line for it where somebody from their team can resolve my query?
Please advice.
Thanks and Regards
Pooja
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