An OFC appointment is a required step in the US visa application process for most applicants. OFC stands for Offsite Facilitation Center, and it is intended to simplify and speed up visa processing. During this appointment, applicants provide biometric information such as fingerprints and a visa photograph. OFC appointments take place at visa application centers (VACs) before the visa interview with a US consular officer. Applicants are required to present all their official documents during the appointment. The DS-160 confirmation page is stamped after giving biometrics and a photograph. After the completion of the OFC appointment, applicants need to visit the US consulate for the visa interview at the scheduled appointment date. If the visa application is approved, applicants need to visit the OFC center again to collect their passport. OFC appointments are legally required for most visa applicants, but certain individuals may not be required to attend this appointment and qualify for the Drop Box program.