The US Visa Scheduling portal < https://www.usvisascheduling.com > has recently rolled out some much-anticipated features aimed at improving the user experience for Indian applicants. Below is a quick look at the key enhancements:

1. Instant Fee Activation for UPI/QR Code Payments

One of the most welcome changes is the instant activation of the visa fee when paid via UPI or QR code methods. Previously, applicants often experienced a delay of several hours (or even days) before their payment was reflected on the portal, which could cause unnecessary stress and delay in scheduling appointments.

With this update:

• Payments made through UPI or QR code now reflect immediately on the portal.
• Applicants can proceed with booking their visa appointments right after completing the transaction.
• This feature significantly reduces waiting times and enhances overall payment transparency.

2. Individual Document Delivery Address Updates

Another significant enhancement involves document delivery settings—specifically for applicants creating a group profile (e.g., a family). Until now, the delivery address for passports had to be the same for all applicants linked to one profile. This restriction often created logistical issues, especially when group members lived in different cities or states.

With the new update:

• Each applicant under a single profile can now customize their own document delivery address.
• This feature is particularly useful for families with members residing at different locations or for corporate applicants managing multiple employees’ visa applications.
• It eliminates the need for all passports to be delivered to a single location, offering greater flexibility and convenience.

Conclusion

By reducing delays in payment confirmation and offering more granular control over document delivery, the portal continues to align with modern user expectations. Applicants are encouraged to explore these new features on the official US Visa Scheduling website and take advantage of the streamlined process for their upcoming appointments.

We have also experienced much better support from the visa application centre in the recent weeks and the staff there have been able to understand and provide solution, which was not the case from the time the new visa application system was introduced. We appreciate the continued efforts to make the application process smoother. We at Murthy Immigration will continue to monitor and bring updates on this important subject.