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Raw Queries and Responses

1. Shard Calculation

Query:

Response:

Calculated Shard: 67 (from laksa156)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa067.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical, ml_categories_json AS ml_categories_json, ml_types_json AS ml_types_json, ml_intent_types_json AS ml_intent_types_json, meta_language AS meta_language, attrs_author AS attrs_author, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_publish_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_original_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_original_publish_time, ifNull(attrs_is_republished, 0) AS attrs_is_republished, ifNull(attrs_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_nr_words, ifNull(attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, ifNull(body_ext_links_number, 0) AS body_ext_links_number, ifNull(body_int_links_number, 0) AS body_int_links_number, ifNull(meta_nofollow, 0) AS meta_nofollow, ifNull(meta_noarchive, 0) AS meta_noarchive, ifNull(props_was_rendered, 0) AS props_was_rendered, ifNull(src_redirect, \'\') AS src_redirect, ifNull(download_time_msec, 0) AS download_time_msec, ifNull(download_ttfb_msec, 0) AS download_ttfb_msec, ifNull(download_size, 0) AS download_size FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/aut/attend-centre/houston\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/aut/attend-centre/houston\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

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Mobile phones have to be put away when you are dealing with our staff.As per Embassy security requirement, the following items will not be permitted or stored inside the Visa Application Centre.\nAll battery operated or electronic gadgets such as cameras, audio\/video cassettes, compact discs, MP3's, floppies, laptops, or portable music players.\nAll bags such as travel bags, back packs, briefcases, suitcases, leather \/ jute \/ cloth bags and zip folders. Only a plastic bag containing your application related papers would be permitted.\nSealed envelopes or packages.\nAny inflammable item such as matchboxes\/ lighters\/ fuel etc.\nAny sharp objects such as scissors, pen knives or nail filers.\nWeapon or weapon like objects or explosive material of any kind.\nThe list provided above is not finite. Other items may be prohibited based on security staff's discretion. The security staff is authorized to check applicant’s bags at any time during the visa application process.\nDue to security concerns, we do not permit interested parties such as friends, relatives or Business contacts to accompany visa applicants. However, interpreters are allowed to accompany hearing-impaired applicants at the Visa Application Centre. Physically challenged applicants will be accompanied by our staff.\nPlease Note\n: There is no facility to store the above prohibited items at the Visa Application Centre. Applicants are requested to make alternate arrangements to keep the same before entry into the centre","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to main content]()\n\n[![VFS GLOBAL EST. 2001](https:\/\/liftassets.vfsglobal.com\/_nuxt\/img\/0d5a9d9.png)](https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/usa\/en\/aut\/)\n\n![usa.jpg](https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/xxg4p8gt3sg6\/6F65kcZLq2866hVCANujEq\/76c5573e56f3a38d8e42e9d96dbc63c1\/usa.jpg)\n\nUnited States of America\n\n![vfs-right-arrow](https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/xxg4p8gt3sg6\/627Pd74PtF9MsdJrGt7ho6\/95ab07ff73107965b75de425f87af632\/tn-plain.png)\n\n![img\\_map\\_austria.gif](https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/xxg4p8gt3sg6\/5azMJpAISOTEDqrf7V5IT6\/f07f78fbbfbb5685d5b544bcdc589923\/img_map_austria.gif)\n\nAustria\n\n![vfs-search](https:\/\/liftassets.vfsglobal.com\/_nuxt\/img\/97310de.png)\n\nEnglish\\- Change language to translate\n\n- [English](https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/usa\/en\/aut\/attend-centre\/houston)\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/usa\/en\/aut\/)\n- [Apply for a visa](https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/usa\/en\/aut\/apply-visa)\n  \n  - [Identify visa type \\>\\>](https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/usa\/en\/aut\/apply-visa#identifyvisatype)\n  - [Begin your application](https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/usa\/en\/aut\/apply-visa#beginyourapplication)\n  - [Book an appointment](https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/usa\/en\/aut\/apply-visa#bookanappointment)\n  - [Pay your fees](https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/usa\/en\/aut\/apply-visa#payyourfees)\n  - [Visit a Visa Application Centre](https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/usa\/en\/aut\/apply-visa#visitavisaapplicationcentre)\n  - [Track your application](https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/usa\/en\/aut\/apply-visa#trackyourapplication)\n  - [Collect your passport](https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/usa\/en\/aut\/apply-visa#collectyourpassport)\n  \n  - [Schengen Visa (Visa C)](https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/usa\/en\/aut\/visa-type#schengenvisa\\(visac\\))\n  - [Austrian National Visa (Visa D)](https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/usa\/en\/aut\/visa-type#austriannationalvisa\\(visad\\))\n  - [Airport Transit (Visa A)](https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/usa\/en\/aut\/visa-type#airporttransit\\(visaa\\))\n- [Book an appointment](https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/usa\/en\/aut\/book-an-appointment)\n- [Attend a centre](https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/usa\/en\/aut\/attend-centre)\n- [Premium services](https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/usa\/en\/aut\/premium-services)\n- [Track your application](https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/usa\/en\/aut\/track-application)\n\nEnglish\n\n- [English](https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/usa\/en\/aut\/attend-centre\/houston)\n\n[![VFS GLOBAL EST. 2001](https:\/\/liftassets.vfsglobal.com\/_nuxt\/img\/0d5a9d9.png)](https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/usa\/en\/aut\/)\n\n![vfs-search](https:\/\/liftassets.vfsglobal.com\/_nuxt\/img\/97310de.png)\n\n![usa.jpg](https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/xxg4p8gt3sg6\/6F65kcZLq2866hVCANujEq\/76c5573e56f3a38d8e42e9d96dbc63c1\/usa.jpg)\n\nUnited States of America\n\n![vfs-right-arrow](https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/xxg4p8gt3sg6\/627Pd74PtF9MsdJrGt7ho6\/95ab07ff73107965b75de425f87af632\/tn-plain.png)\n\n![img\\_map\\_austria.gif](https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/xxg4p8gt3sg6\/5azMJpAISOTEDqrf7V5IT6\/f07f78fbbfbb5685d5b544bcdc589923\/img_map_austria.gif)\n\nAustria\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/usa\/en\/aut)\n- *arrow\\_forward*  [Attend a centre](https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/usa\/en\/aut\/attend-centre)\n- *arrow\\_forward*  [Houston](https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/usa\/en\/aut\/attend-centre\/houston)\n\n[Book now](https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/usa\/en\/aut\/book-an-appointment)\n\n- [Houston]()\n- [Address]()\n- [Opening hours]()\n- [Opening days]()\n- [Things you need to know]()\n- [Accessibility]()\n- [Security regulations]()\n\n# Houston\nVFS Service Fees: EURO 45\n\nMode of payment: Credit\/debit card\n\n## Address\nVisa Application Centre\n\nVFS Services USA Inc., 1001 Texas Avenue Suite 1020 Houston, TX 77002\n\n[View on Google maps -\\>](https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/KfxDSh2bfq151x7A9)\n\n## Opening hours\n|   |   |   |\n|---|---|---|\n| Submission hours | Monday to Friday | 09:00 - 15:00 |\n| Passport Collection | Monday to Friday | 09:00 - 16:00 |\n\n## Opening days\n[View Public Holidays and Closures](https:\/\/assets.ctfassets.net\/xxg4p8gt3sg6\/5h8kz2nsHziPFRjM4EGWO5\/b43326deb01529fffd97e0e6cbd9c360\/VFS_Holiday_List_2026.pdf)\n\n## Things you need to know\nEssential information before your visit\n\n## At the centre\nFind out what happens when you attend a centre\n\n[Learn more](https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/usa\/en\/aut\/attend-centre\/what-happens-at-centre)\n\n## What to bring with you\nWhat to bring on the day of your appointment\n\n[Learn more](https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/usa\/en\/aut\/attend-centre\/what-to-bring)\n\n## Book an appointment\nSchedule your appointment with us\n\n[Book now](https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/usa\/en\/aut\/book-an-appointment)\n\n## Premium services\nEnjoy a faster, more convenient and more luxurious application\n\n[View services](https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/usa\/en\/aut\/premium-services)\n\n## Accessibility\nAll Visa Application Centres have access ramps for wheelchairs. Customers who have a disability or need accessibility requirements are encouraged to bring someone to assist them. Lifts are also accessible when necessary. Please note that our staff will be available to assist any customers with special needs.\n\n## Security regulations\n**Security Notice for Applicants visiting United States of America Visa Application Centre**\n\nMobile phones are permitted in the visa application centre, but they must be switched to silent or vibrate mode.\n\nThey should be switched on before entering the VAC.\n\nDevices that cannot be switched on cannot be taken into the visa application centre.\n\nUnder no circumstances is photography, filming or audio recording is permitted. Mobile phones have to be put away when you are dealing with our staff.As per Embassy security requirement, the following items will not be permitted or stored inside the Visa Application Centre.\n\n- All battery operated or electronic gadgets such as cameras, audio\/video cassettes, compact discs, MP3's, floppies, laptops, or portable music players.\n- All bags such as travel bags, back packs, briefcases, suitcases, leather \/ jute \/ cloth bags and zip folders. Only a plastic bag containing your application related papers would be permitted.\n- Sealed envelopes or packages.\n- Any inflammable item such as matchboxes\/ lighters\/ fuel etc.\n- Any sharp objects such as scissors, pen knives or nail filers.\n- Weapon or weapon like objects or explosive material of any kind.\n\nThe list provided above is not finite. Other items may be prohibited based on security staff's discretion. The security staff is authorized to check applicant’s bags at any time during the visa application process.\n\nDue to security concerns, we do not permit interested parties such as friends, relatives or Business contacts to accompany visa applicants. However, interpreters are allowed to accompany hearing-impaired applicants at the Visa Application Centre. Physically challenged applicants will be accompanied by our staff.\n\n**Please Note**: There is no facility to store the above prohibited items at the Visa Application Centre. Applicants are requested to make alternate arrangements to keep the same before entry into the centre\n\n- [About VFS Global](https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/usa\/en\/aut\/about-vfs)\n- [Contact us](https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/usa\/en\/aut\/contact-us)\n- [Refund Policy](https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/usa\/en\/aut\/refund-policy)\n- [FAQ](https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/usa\/en\/aut\/faq)\n\n- [Disclaimer](https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/usa\/en\/aut\/disclaimer)\n- [Terms & Conditions](https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/usa\/en\/aut\/terms-and-condition)\n- [Cookie Policy](https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/usa\/en\/aut\/cookie-policy)\n- [Privacy Policy](https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/usa\/en\/aut\/privacy-policy)\n- [Report a vulnerability](https:\/\/vdp.vfsglobal.com\/p\/Policy)\n\n© 2026 VFS Global Group. All Rights Reserved. ISO 23026 compliant. Our websites are created for viewing on modern browsers; Internet Explorer users please upgrade.","attrs_readable_markdown":"**Security Notice for Applicants visiting United States of America Visa Application Centre**\n\nMobile phones are permitted in the visa application centre, but they must be switched to silent or vibrate mode.\n\nThey should be switched on before entering the VAC.\n\nDevices that cannot be switched on cannot be taken into the visa application centre.\n\nUnder no circumstances is photography, filming or audio recording is permitted. Mobile phones have to be put away when you are dealing with our staff.As per Embassy security requirement, the following items will not be permitted or stored inside the Visa Application Centre.\n\n- All battery operated or electronic gadgets such as cameras, audio\/video cassettes, compact discs, MP3's, floppies, laptops, or portable music players.\n- All bags such as travel bags, back packs, briefcases, suitcases, leather \/ jute \/ cloth bags and zip folders. Only a plastic bag containing your application related papers would be permitted.\n- Sealed envelopes or packages.\n- Any inflammable item such as matchboxes\/ lighters\/ fuel etc.\n- Any sharp objects such as scissors, pen knives or nail filers.\n- Weapon or weapon like objects or explosive material of any kind.\n\nThe list provided above is not finite. Other items may be prohibited based on security staff's discretion. The security staff is authorized to check applicant’s bags at any time during the visa application process.\n\nDue to security concerns, we do not permit interested parties such as friends, relatives or Business contacts to accompany visa applicants. However, interpreters are allowed to accompany hearing-impaired applicants at the Visa Application Centre. Physically challenged applicants will be accompanied by our staff.\n\n**Please Note**: There is no facility to store the above prohibited items at the Visa Application Centre. 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3. Robots.txt Check

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4. Spam/Ban Check

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5. Seen Status Check

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📄

INDEXABLE

✅

CRAWLED

10 days ago

🤖

ROBOTS ALLOWED

Page Info Filters

Filter	Status	Condition	Details
HTTP status	PASS	`download_http_code = 200`	HTTP 200
Age cutoff	PASS	`download_stamp > now() - 6 MONTH`	0.3 months ago
History drop	PASS	`isNull(history_drop_reason)`	No drop reason
Spam/ban	PASS	`fh_dont_index != 1 AND ml_spam_score = 0`	ml_spam_score=0
Canonical	PASS	`meta_canonical IS NULL OR = '' OR = src_unparsed`	Not set

Page Details

Property

Value

URL

https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/aut/attend-centre/houston

Last Crawled

2026-04-13 22:11:40 (10 days ago)

First Indexed

2023-12-12 05:10:06 (2 years ago)

HTTP Status Code

200

Content

Meta Title

Houston | vfsglobal

Meta Description

VFS Global

Meta Canonical

null

Boilerpipe Text

Security Notice for Applicants visiting United States of America Visa Application Centre Mobile phones are permitted in the visa application centre, but they must be switched to silent or vibrate mode. They should be switched on before entering the VAC. Devices that cannot be switched on cannot be taken into the visa application centre. Under no circumstances is photography, filming or audio recording is permitted. Mobile phones have to be put away when you are dealing with our staff.As per Embassy security requirement, the following items will not be permitted or stored inside the Visa Application Centre. All battery operated or electronic gadgets such as cameras, audio/video cassettes, compact discs, MP3's, floppies, laptops, or portable music players. All bags such as travel bags, back packs, briefcases, suitcases, leather / jute / cloth bags and zip folders. Only a plastic bag containing your application related papers would be permitted. Sealed envelopes or packages. Any inflammable item such as matchboxes/ lighters/ fuel etc. Any sharp objects such as scissors, pen knives or nail filers. Weapon or weapon like objects or explosive material of any kind. The list provided above is not finite. Other items may be prohibited based on security staff's discretion. The security staff is authorized to check applicant’s bags at any time during the visa application process. Due to security concerns, we do not permit interested parties such as friends, relatives or Business contacts to accompany visa applicants. However, interpreters are allowed to accompany hearing-impaired applicants at the Visa Application Centre. Physically challenged applicants will be accompanied by our staff. Please Note : There is no facility to store the above prohibited items at the Visa Application Centre. Applicants are requested to make alternate arrangements to keep the same before entry into the centre

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[Skip to main content]() [![VFS GLOBAL EST. 2001](https://liftassets.vfsglobal.com/_nuxt/img/0d5a9d9.png)](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/aut/) ![usa.jpg](https://images.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/6F65kcZLq2866hVCANujEq/76c5573e56f3a38d8e42e9d96dbc63c1/usa.jpg) United States of America ![vfs-right-arrow](https://images.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/627Pd74PtF9MsdJrGt7ho6/95ab07ff73107965b75de425f87af632/tn-plain.png) ![img\_map\_austria.gif](https://images.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/5azMJpAISOTEDqrf7V5IT6/f07f78fbbfbb5685d5b544bcdc589923/img_map_austria.gif) Austria ![vfs-search](https://liftassets.vfsglobal.com/_nuxt/img/97310de.png) English\- Change language to translate - [English](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/aut/attend-centre/houston) - [Home](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/aut/) - [Apply for a visa](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/aut/apply-visa) - [Identify visa type \>\>](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/aut/apply-visa#identifyvisatype) - [Begin your application](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/aut/apply-visa#beginyourapplication) - [Book an appointment](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/aut/apply-visa#bookanappointment) - [Pay your fees](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/aut/apply-visa#payyourfees) - [Visit a Visa Application Centre](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/aut/apply-visa#visitavisaapplicationcentre) - [Track your application](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/aut/apply-visa#trackyourapplication) - [Collect your passport](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/aut/apply-visa#collectyourpassport) - [Schengen Visa (Visa C)](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/aut/visa-type#schengenvisa\(visac\)) - [Austrian National Visa (Visa D)](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/aut/visa-type#austriannationalvisa\(visad\)) - [Airport Transit (Visa A)](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/aut/visa-type#airporttransit\(visaa\)) - [Book an appointment](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/aut/book-an-appointment) - [Attend a centre](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/aut/attend-centre) - [Premium services](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/aut/premium-services) - [Track your application](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/aut/track-application) English - [English](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/aut/attend-centre/houston) [![VFS GLOBAL EST. 2001](https://liftassets.vfsglobal.com/_nuxt/img/0d5a9d9.png)](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/aut/) ![vfs-search](https://liftassets.vfsglobal.com/_nuxt/img/97310de.png) ![usa.jpg](https://images.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/6F65kcZLq2866hVCANujEq/76c5573e56f3a38d8e42e9d96dbc63c1/usa.jpg) United States of America ![vfs-right-arrow](https://images.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/627Pd74PtF9MsdJrGt7ho6/95ab07ff73107965b75de425f87af632/tn-plain.png) ![img\_map\_austria.gif](https://images.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/5azMJpAISOTEDqrf7V5IT6/f07f78fbbfbb5685d5b544bcdc589923/img_map_austria.gif) Austria - [Home](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/aut) - *arrow\_forward* [Attend a centre](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/aut/attend-centre) - *arrow\_forward* [Houston](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/aut/attend-centre/houston) [Book now](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/aut/book-an-appointment) - [Houston]() - [Address]() - [Opening hours]() - [Opening days]() - [Things you need to know]() - [Accessibility]() - [Security regulations]() # Houston VFS Service Fees: EURO 45 Mode of payment: Credit/debit card ## Address Visa Application Centre VFS Services USA Inc., 1001 Texas Avenue Suite 1020 Houston, TX 77002 [View on Google maps -\>](https://goo.gl/maps/KfxDSh2bfq151x7A9) ## Opening hours | | | | |---|---|---| | Submission hours | Monday to Friday | 09:00 - 15:00 | | Passport Collection | Monday to Friday | 09:00 - 16:00 | ## Opening days [View Public Holidays and Closures](https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/5h8kz2nsHziPFRjM4EGWO5/b43326deb01529fffd97e0e6cbd9c360/VFS_Holiday_List_2026.pdf) ## Things you need to know Essential information before your visit ## At the centre Find out what happens when you attend a centre [Learn more](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/aut/attend-centre/what-happens-at-centre) ## What to bring with you What to bring on the day of your appointment [Learn more](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/aut/attend-centre/what-to-bring) ## Book an appointment Schedule your appointment with us [Book now](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/aut/book-an-appointment) ## Premium services Enjoy a faster, more convenient and more luxurious application [View services](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/aut/premium-services) ## Accessibility All Visa Application Centres have access ramps for wheelchairs. Customers who have a disability or need accessibility requirements are encouraged to bring someone to assist them. Lifts are also accessible when necessary. Please note that our staff will be available to assist any customers with special needs. ## Security regulations **Security Notice for Applicants visiting United States of America Visa Application Centre** Mobile phones are permitted in the visa application centre, but they must be switched to silent or vibrate mode. They should be switched on before entering the VAC. Devices that cannot be switched on cannot be taken into the visa application centre. Under no circumstances is photography, filming or audio recording is permitted. Mobile phones have to be put away when you are dealing with our staff.As per Embassy security requirement, the following items will not be permitted or stored inside the Visa Application Centre. - All battery operated or electronic gadgets such as cameras, audio/video cassettes, compact discs, MP3's, floppies, laptops, or portable music players. - All bags such as travel bags, back packs, briefcases, suitcases, leather / jute / cloth bags and zip folders. Only a plastic bag containing your application related papers would be permitted. - Sealed envelopes or packages. - Any inflammable item such as matchboxes/ lighters/ fuel etc. - Any sharp objects such as scissors, pen knives or nail filers. - Weapon or weapon like objects or explosive material of any kind. The list provided above is not finite. Other items may be prohibited based on security staff's discretion. The security staff is authorized to check applicant’s bags at any time during the visa application process. Due to security concerns, we do not permit interested parties such as friends, relatives or Business contacts to accompany visa applicants. However, interpreters are allowed to accompany hearing-impaired applicants at the Visa Application Centre. Physically challenged applicants will be accompanied by our staff. **Please Note**: There is no facility to store the above prohibited items at the Visa Application Centre. 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**Security Notice for Applicants visiting United States of America Visa Application Centre** Mobile phones are permitted in the visa application centre, but they must be switched to silent or vibrate mode. They should be switched on before entering the VAC. Devices that cannot be switched on cannot be taken into the visa application centre. Under no circumstances is photography, filming or audio recording is permitted. Mobile phones have to be put away when you are dealing with our staff.As per Embassy security requirement, the following items will not be permitted or stored inside the Visa Application Centre. - All battery operated or electronic gadgets such as cameras, audio/video cassettes, compact discs, MP3's, floppies, laptops, or portable music players. - All bags such as travel bags, back packs, briefcases, suitcases, leather / jute / cloth bags and zip folders. Only a plastic bag containing your application related papers would be permitted. - Sealed envelopes or packages. - Any inflammable item such as matchboxes/ lighters/ fuel etc. - Any sharp objects such as scissors, pen knives or nail filers. - Weapon or weapon like objects or explosive material of any kind. The list provided above is not finite. Other items may be prohibited based on security staff's discretion. The security staff is authorized to check applicant’s bags at any time during the visa application process. Due to security concerns, we do not permit interested parties such as friends, relatives or Business contacts to accompany visa applicants. However, interpreters are allowed to accompany hearing-impaired applicants at the Visa Application Centre. Physically challenged applicants will be accompanied by our staff. **Please Note**: There is no facility to store the above prohibited items at the Visa Application Centre. Applicants are requested to make alternate arrangements to keep the same before entry into the centre

ML Classification

ML Categories

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/Law_and_Government/Legal		58.2%
/Law_and_Government/Legal/Legal_Services		53.1%
/Travel_and_Transportation		16.4%
/Travel_and_Transportation/Travel_Agencies_and_Services		13.7%
/Travel_and_Transportation/Travel_Agencies_and_Services/Other		12.9%

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ML Page Types

/Core_Page		95.9%
/Core_Page/Services_Page		88.6%

Raw JSON

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ML Intent Types

Informational		72.2%
Transactional		28.7%
Commercial		28.0%
Navigational		15.7%

Raw JSON

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Author

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Original Publish Time

2023-12-12 05:10:06 (2 years ago)

Republished

Word Count (Total)

610

Word Count (Content)

294

Links

External Links

Internal Links

Technical SEO

Meta Nofollow

Meta Noarchive

JS Rendered

Yes

Redirect Target

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Performance

Download Time (ms)

181

TTFB (ms)

180

Download Size (bytes)

3,625

Shard

67 (laksa)

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855781762544056867

Unparsed URL

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