India, Sept. 28 -- Indian applicants appearing for a US immigrant visa interview must carry their appointment letter, passport, photographs, DS-260 confirmation page and original civil documents, according to the US Department of State.

The US government currently directs immigrant visa applicants in India to complete a biometrics appointment and medical examination before the interview. Applicants should also check the instructions for their designated US visa processing post because requirements can vary by location and visa category.

According to the US Consulate General in Mumbai's current immigrant visa instructions, applicants must carry:

The instructions say documents that are not in English must have a notarized English transla...