Why does my visa say "FNU"?
If you have only one name, or if your name appears in one line in your passport, your full name goes in the surname field and "first name unknown", or "FNU," goes in the given name. We recommend obtaining a new passport with given and surnames if possible.

My passport expires within the next year, but I want to apply for a U.S. visa. What should I do?
Please obtain a new passport before you pay any visa fees or book an appointment.& If you have an urgent need to travel, email support-india@ustraveldocs.com with your passport number and explanation of the emergency to see if you can proceed with your appointment.
Please obtain a new passport before your interview if:

• Your passport is going to expire in less than 6 months after the time you enter the United States.
• The film on the biographic data pages of your passport (i.e., page with your photo and back page with your parents' information) is separating from the pages in your passport, or
• Your passport is otherwise torn, damaged, mutilated or has been washed or laundered.

U.S. visas cannot be placed in damaged passports!

My passport is going to expire soon. It contains a valid U.S. visa. Do I need to get a new visa for my new passport?
No. As long as the passport issuing authority does not punch holes through your U.S. visa, you may use it to travel to the U.S. You should carry both your new, valid passport and your old passport that contains your U.S. visa.

I just received a U.S. visa, but it has been accidentally damaged. Do I need to reapply?
If your visa has been damaged, you will need to reapply for a new visa. You may contact support-india@ustraveldocs.com for more information.

My visa was printed incorrectly. What do I do?
If you think your visa was printed incorrectly and your visa interview took place at the U.S. Consulate General, Hyderabad, please email support-india@ustraveldocs.com and explain why you think there is an error. If necessary, we will provide instructions on how to submit your passport.