Subscribers to MurthyIndiaBulletin and regular visitors to MurthyIndiaDotCom are aware that certain immigrant visa applicants can schedule an appointment using the online visa information website http://www.ustraveldocs.com/in. A notification on the website of U.S. Consulate General, Mumbai advises applicants to adhere to the appointment time and date scheduled by the National Visa Center or Kentucky Consular Center. It reminds that the online system should be used only in instances where one has missed an immigrant appointment on account of unforeseeable circumstances, for follow-up appointment and some special appointments (Direct Consular Filing, SB1 cases, etc). Applicants are advised to follow these instructions to avoid confusion and potential delay in the visa issuance process.

This notification can be found here.