It may happen, due to the change in situations, many of these are not known until like the day of the interview or drop-off date of documents. Below is a sample 221g issued by the Consulate for dropbox stamping that was not successful in August 2022 from New Delhi. Can someone please help I submitted in Dropbox chennai April 26 th and ceac status shown as application received till now and cgi federal website not showing passport is with us embassy earlier it use to show passport is with us embassy consulate Can someone please let me know Chennai consulate email Id if I can mail and ask them kindly help Im very much worried or any hotline to call ? However, if there is a scenario that I-797 gets expired is there a way we can use the same receipt by updating the new DS 160 in the CGI profile ? I was able to get their B1/B2 Dropbox slot for sep 2022. Only limited B1/B2 dropbox is processed at the moment. I am not seeing any slots mostly. J, It clearly tells that the B1/B2 interviews will be from Sep 1st, I dont understand what is wrong. Below is the summary of key takeaways from their responses. US Visa Stamping India Updates [Feb 2023]: F1 Interviews for Summer to start in April, Summary of all Updates from US Consulates in India as of February 13th, 2023, Timeline, Official Links to Updates from US Consulates in India until February 13th, 2023, History of US Travel Ban for India, NIE (Reference only Not Applicable Now), FAQs US Consulates Updates with COVID-19, Read below articles on the Travel Ban Exceptions, NIE Details, Travel to USA Processes, Samples, How to Guides. We need to wait and see, if this would change in the upcoming days as there are more cases reported now. Hi, Me and wife had H1+H4 dropbox on Feb 8th for the Hyderabad consulate. It can take time to complete this form. V, They can file an extension when closer to the expiration. May 30th, 2022: Below are the latest updates from the previous week, until today. Ravi, good to know. I filled and confirmed my DS-140 as A & B US LLP in the employer field for VISA stamping. h1b. Thank You Mr.Kumar for your prompt reply! Do you have a sense of when new appointments might become available? The city you select here does not really matter. Thank you! Gauri, If he plans and keeps looking, he should be able to get a slot. I booked a B1/B2 appointment for October 2022 on Sunday. Anyone in a similar situation successfully did visa stamping? I am not sure why they asking for re-interview. After that you will need to complete personal data like passport, address info, contact info, mailing address, DS-160 info, etc. 4. no, they will not do anything as such. For permanent address, I intend to give the Indian address on my passport and temporary/current address the US residence. But my approved petition (I-797) has A B US LLP. Thanks Kumar. For more, read, All Original Passports with a previous US Visa ( if you have one, just carry that), Your previous US Visa that is valid or expired (it would be in your passport), Photocopy of your I-797 Approval Notice (Current & Previous). There were no US visa refusals anytime in the past. I am a resident of Mumbai and have submitted the Passports at the Mumbai VAC Consulate office on 1st September. However, some refused visa applications may require further administrative processing. Cant understand how h4 stamping is done when h1 is refused. Yes, you should be as this is the provision until end of this year. No mention of any date when they will open slots. 2) Since my previous H1b interview was at Mumbai consulate, am I limited to Mumbai for my dropbox appointment? US Embassy has released 3 videos that emphasize the previously announced Dropbox appointments eligibility for anyone with a previous US Visa and details about F1 visa appointments planning. March 29th, 2022: Below are the latest updates from March until today, includes last week as well. H-1B Holders in the U.S. H1B stamping availability Ottawa aninanda Feb 16, 2022 1 2 Next A aninanda Full Member Jul 12, 2021 41 4 Feb 16, 2022 #1 Whats the current wait-time for Ottawa for H1B stamping for folks living in Canada? If any issues, call support. This form is an elaborate application outlining details about your current H1-B sponsor, previous employer, location for visa stamping, etc. This includes H1B Visa as well. If you plan to renew your H1B Visa, you may be eligible for Dropbox / Interview Waiver option. sai, It can take time. Iam in h1b. The duration of the administrative processing will vary based on the individual circumstances of each case. Lets look at each of the steps now. In the next step, you will be asked a few questions related to your H1B Visa Stamping status to check, if you are eligible for dropbox or not. During the first allocation, i was with a different employer. It has nothing to do with dropbox stamping eligibility. We are traveling to India on 6-Aug-22 as I have a US visa drop box appointment on 10-Aug-22. Information about nonimmigrant visa wait times for interviews and visa processing time frames are shown on this website, as well as on U.S. Embassy and Consulate websites worldwide. As there are no drop box interviews available, can he choose to appear for interview instead, as there are appointments available. Hi kumar. I got email from us travel docs on 28 Dec 22 that i need to appear for Re-Interview at any working day. For first-time refused F1 applicants, they said that they will open visa appointment slots toward the end of the season. Please advise. In this article, we will cover the step-by-step process for H1B visa stamping using dropbox or the interview waiver option. Links to external websites are provided as a convenience and should not be construed as an endorsement by the U.S. Department of State of the views or products contained therein. How about my wife and son, will they be eligible for drop box? I want to pay the fees and schedule an appointment now but my H-1B renewal application is pending so I will have to update the DS-160 with the new receipt number when I receive the approval. Dropbox appointment available for New Delhi Vac for September 2022. thanks for the reply! I also would like to understand the same. My last H1B visa expired in Jan 2018 (more than 48 months). He gave guidance on how consulates in India will handle appointments for rest 2022 and 2023. Trying to book B2 Visa Interview appointments for my parents for Chennai Consulate for few weeks now and all I see are 2024 Dates, which is insane and tells me that the software is broken! Again, in December 2022, they confirmed the availability of the 48-month dropbox rule for 2023 and beyond as well. When are the H1b dropbox dates expected to be released? they might be call for in-person interview or administrative process (221g). Yes or No 2. Hi Pankaj, Any update after your interview? They plan to open first-time B1/B2 slots in the upcoming weeks to start interviews in September. Starting from January 1st, 2022, with the new Dropbox Eligibility option for certain first-time H1B Holders, you see a generic question asking about any US Visa, instead of an H1B Visa. Thoushif, The payments must be valid, yes, you can schedule, if you can find a slot. dropbox eligibility for H1B holders to 48 months, administrative processing refusal like 221g, US Visa Stamping Dropbox Option for certain H1B Visa applicants, annotation added for reference of the CBP officer, new user profile on CGI Federal Atlas Website, https://atlas.my.salesforce-sites.com/?language=English&country=India, https://atlas.my.salesforce-sites.com/?language=English&country=Germany, new Dropbox Eligibility option for certain first-time H1B Holders, Sample US Visa Annotation section location. I am just thinking if it has to be A B US LLP then I will have to fill DS-140 all over again for myself, wife and daughter. At some sites its mentioned its till end of 2022 only but some sites say otherwise. How long can I receive passport back after VAC appointment? Emergency appointments: They say that weddings, family visits, graduations, grandkids birth, and the start of school for kids in the US are not eligible for an emergency appointment. To proceed with your interview waiver application Step 1. The reason is it says Schedule OFC Appointment and many think it is for giving your Biometrics (fingerprints, photo). Gauri, Very hard to get a slot. Could you please help? It is better to carry the required documents, than scramble for the same in last minute. YouTube Video on where & how to check for US Consulates openings, wait times. You need to wait. There were quite a few updates and they will not fit here, we wrote a separate article on the same. Not even for other months also. This shows that the U.S. remains the most sought-after country for higher education. H1B Visa. New, Renewal? Response: Check, if your most recently issued US Visa meets all the below conditions: If your answer is Yes to all the above 3 points, then you would answer No to this question. We are now ready to pay the fees again and book an early appointment but cannot lose the current one and we have. Step by Step H1B Dropbox Process: Eligibility, Documents, Change of Employer, H1B Visa Dropbox Eligibility Requirements, Dropbox Option for certain First Time H1B Visa Applicants, H1B Dropbox Eligibility for Change of Employer, Step by Step Guide to Apply for H1B Visa Dropbox Appointment, US Visa Status on CEAC Website after Documents Submission, H1B Dropbox Stamping Not Approved Situation, Dropbox Option for certain First Time H1B Visa Applicants, Travel to USA Processes, Samples, How to Guides. We continue to update this page, you may bookmark this page. Hi I have been trying to schedule H1B dropbox appointment dates for the last 7 days. 20,000 New Dropbox Appointments Available In India In a welcome move, The US State Department has announced an additional 20,000 dropbox interview waiver appointment slots in various US consulates in India. But the website took me to book OFC and Consular Appointment. As long as you satisfy all the general eligibility criteria for H1B Visa Dropbox, as listed in the above section, you are eligible for H1B visa stamping using the dropbox option. This screen is one of the most confusing parts for many. or do we need to pay again to schedule? (even though I was waived for interview) 1) How long is it taking for passport return after in person interview in Hyd? Hi, I am in the US and got my H1b renewal approved (I-797). The first page would have your details, Appointment details, Document delivery or pickup info, fee information, and DS-160 details. See below the video links, US Embassy also updated their Facebook page saying they will not entertain any Emergency Appointments for F1 students applying for Fall 2022 now as it is really early and there is time to book slots. Below are the payment options for Dropbox Stamping in India. My wife got her passport back with the H4 stamping. You may add your H1B Dropbox details anonymously at US Visa Dropbox Stamping Tracker to get details on current processing time trends and for community benefit. Vedant, Yes, you cannot see. Hey Sidx, Even I got the earliest dropbox appointment for May 2023 and seems like no earlier than this month is open for now. First, you need to select the visa type either Nonimmigrant or Immigrant. It may sometimes not allow some character, use something that is close to that or use another character or words. Below are the key updates: Nothing new in terms of news, just a re-iteration of previous guidance. Appointments have been opened through 2023. How to check whether slots are open or not. You can check previous weeks updates below for more on the same. Question 3: Was your most recent U.S. visa lost, stolen, canceled, revoked, or marked CWOP?. Sometimes, even if your application is all good, they may call you for a random interview, so do not panic and handle it with confidence. Is this expected? US Embassy updated that as mentioned in Facebook live previously, they released 100,000 H and L Visa appointments and thousands have booked appointments. The visa status on the CEAC website will continue to show status as Administrative Processing or Refused. All they says is they will opened soon. Am I still eligible for a dropbox appointment? If I select no, it is asking to go for separate appointments for the kid. Now, there is no country restriction as such. Manish, You should use the one that is valid right now with all the correct details. Looking for a B1/B2 interview waiver (dropbox) visa appointment? Since September 2019, if you plan to use Interview Waiver/ Dropbox option for US Visa renewal in India, you need to book an Appointment for US Visa Dropbox . I had got the Dropbox Appointment for 1st September 2022 for the H1B Visa for myself and H4 Visa for my dependents for Spouse and Daughter at the Kolkata VAC. You also do not need to make any appointments. But, this changed in mid-2021. Thats another confirmation that you are eligible for dropbox stamping, even if you have done a change of employer using an H1B transfer. May 2nd, 2022: Below are the latest updates from last week, until today. Can I submit and pick up passports on behalf of dependents or do all have to to go along? Overall Current Status Summary: US Consulates in India continue to be closed for regular operations as of February 13th, 2023. See the below screenshot and links for the official update. OFC stands for Offsite Facilitation Center in the US Visa Appointments context. There was no Visa Fridays Q&A by US Embassy in the last two weeks, which was supposed to be on March 11th and March 18th. It is very normal. Is Dropbox for first time H1B stamping from F1, still valid for 2023? Current passport and any old passports with a U.S. visa. But I dont want to cancel this hard earned appointment. Depending on the country, you will get visa fee payment options. Hi, I have my H1B petition approved and in I-797B form with validity till August 2023. Arshi, The rule is valid till end of this year, but the visa issued will be valid for the duration it is issued for. Is that the case for everyone? Add your Dropbox Submission. It shows me that i am eligible for Dropbox but then it takes me to book an appointment and then it shows no appointments available followed by restarting the process for me. They updated in late September 2022 saying that, previous rules of 365 days to book apply now and everyone should book an appointment within 365 days from the issuance of the MRV receipt. My F1 visa was rejected once and aprroved in the second attempt. You can check VisaGrader to understand some trends. Australia Immigration Forums. Latest Visa Bulletin Analysis. Earlier, I was told (colleagues) to book whatever available slot and request for emergency might give opportunity to get earlier date. In this case, it clearly tells that the applicant has to attend the interview. November 8th, 2022: US Embassy had Visa Fridays Q&A last week, below are the key updates from the same, including regular updates. The representative needs to carry a photo id to submit documents. The only way to check is to check using the questionnaire. Pankaj, You should reach out to consulate for the same. See below timeline for a sample form that is given for 221g. If you click on the Add by Name option in the above screenshot, then you will get an option to add the spouse or child-related DS-160 and all their personal details here. You probably need to carry all updated documents , otherwise you will get 221g. Also, if you are over 80 years of age and applying for an H1B Visa renewal, then you need to only meet one condition, which is your most recent US Visa application was not refused. On what basis he will be eligible for interview waiver/ Dropbox? Ajau, The online status can be very misleading at times. See the timeline section below for official links, screenshots of news. To know more on this read What is Clearance Received or Department Authorization annotation? Its for H1B Visa stamping in India. Share your thoughts and inputs in comments section below. 1. See below screenshot and check. anotherh1b, You would likely be eligible. Is that accurate as per your knowledge? I see my kids passport will expire on 20-Feb-23. So do not be confused. Should I wait till Sept 2022 for the further development of this or should I go ahead book that place holder appointment? US Embassy India has given official guidance as FAQ on their website regarding converting in-person to dropbox. US Visa Appointments in India 2022 updates by Head of Consulates, Guidance by US Head of Consulates in India for appointments, US Visa Interview Waiver for Some visa types, Dropbox Extended, Guide to Apply for US Visa Emergency Appointment in India, Community Group for US Visa Appointments India Discussions, Visa Fridays FAQ Comments on Facebook.com, US Dept of State extends interview waiver for certain nonimmigrant visa holders. Mihir, Usually for kids, both parents must have the stamping done and valid. I had the exact same experience @Sumiran. December 19th, 2022: US Embassy had Visa Fridays Question and Answer session on December 15th, below are the. For e.g. Raj, The irony is US Immigration software and processes are even worse when you apply for something with USCIS, and it not just the Dept of State website. Thank you! You can read the below updates for previous guidance. New / Data Noddy! Currently I am working for Company A in India and applied for transfer to same Company A in US location. Below are some key updates: April 11th, 2022: Below are the latest updates from April until today, including last week. 100K H and L Visa Appointments to be released in October in India. The US Consulates have not opened fully for regular operations, they continue to operate in a very limited fashion with limited slots. I changed to F1 through change of status in USA and working on Stem OPT am I eligible for consular interview waiver in this case. You should arrive at the time of your appointment. I am going to schedule mine and I wanted to get an estimate on the wait time for dropbox appoitments. 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