Visa Application In The US

@donn We had moved so many times in the 18 months prior to applying and had forgotten to update some accounts with the recent address. We had a California address and three different ones in Nevada. Our drivers' licenses were Nevada.

@donn @miket If a Floridian declares New York residency to avail himself of services in New York, that could open up a world of hurt in the future if the New York tax authorities get wind of it, even if continuing ties with Florida. Weighing the expense of a quick visit to DC versus formally convincing New York that you don't owe them taxes on your income from now to whenever they get around to pursuing you, it's probably less costly (and definitely less risky) to play it straight and keep with the Florida address for now. Just my two cents (not advice of any kind), but Florida is generally a decent home base from which to pursue a move abroad. Meddling with other states that require income reporting, tax returns, and tax payments, can complicate matters even after moving overseas.

@jonesdn2020 @tom-matusakgmail-com Indeed, at some time in December 2022, the DC consulate switched its applications from 100% mail via VFS to 100% in-person applications at the VFS office (no choice for either), without posting any official written notice. We only know this from some sporadic updates from other community members, but you can also confirm it by contacting VFS directly. I'm not sure why they still can't update the official instructions/VFS website by now.