Naresh, Depends on the company status with blanket or not. I answered the question that I have previous visa . I have to get my spouses H4 visa stamped for the first time, when I booked appointment, it only let me book OFC/drop box, not sure if she is eligible for the first time? 2. it will not be taken for dropbox. kevin, you can use a representative to drop the passport and supporting details. There are other categories too . It is been 9 working days and no update. dropbox, Arun, it can take a couple of days sometimes. The Receipt Number, start data, end date and new I94 number are present. Your help in this regard will be highly appreciated. Meantime we are renewing our Visas here and my question is do i need to go VISA stamping before retruns to US or can i do it in my next trip? agkakade March 11, 2022, 4:57am #1. See above article for the details. Read Guide to US Visa Interview Waiver for certain H1B, L1, H4, others. You just need to answer the questions truthfully. its been more than 48 months, near to 5.5 years? My drop box appointment is on May 2022. By that my visa expiry would be 14 months. H4 Dropbox appointment USA H4 Visa stg April 23, 2022, 4:05pm #1 Hi, My current h4 visa is stamped till September 30th (spouse current h1 approval is till September 30th) .Our h1 and h4 is in getting submitted for extension in couple of weeks. 1) Do you have previous U.S. visa in any visa class issued? So either the eligibility is going to be changed back to 12 months or expanded indefinitely. We will post detailed and accurate information on visa requirements and application procedures on every Embassy and Consulate website. You must attend the visa interview at the location you were asked to attend. Screenshot is captured by the Chrome Extension. Passport. You need to ensure, that all the documents as per the checklist are in there. Question is we have booked our drop box appoinments for all three of us, will there be any issues with my kids visa issual? CEAC Website, Errors Info. Applicants scheduling visa appointments in a location different from their place of residence should check post websites for nonresident wait times. If the 48 months rule is considered on the date of the submission then just having the appointment should suffice. I am in the same situation. US Visa Approval & Refusal Rates by Country and Visa H1B Visa Tracker (FY 2023) US Visa Stamping Dropbox (Interview Waiver) Tracker US Visa Emergency Appointment Tracker USCIS Processing Times US Visa Appointment Times ravi, Usually, not needed. vineel, Those are additional supporting documents about your status and financial ability. Can you please confirm that even if I am eligible for the drop box , I can still do an in person interview as that is the only option I was given ? from the date i paid MRV, i am trying for their regular appointment slots, i see some dates for OFC when i proceed to next screen there are no dates available ( i tried for 4 consulate locations mumbai, hydrabad, chennai and also delhi), but i see same above response ofc dates i am able to slect and later screen no in-person appointment dates. Have not traveled since got the H1. Processing Time 7-10 days. Vinod, No, it will not. I ANSWERED: YES 5) Did your most recent application result in you being issued the visa? Can the applicant send the documents thro a friend to drop at the location without physically present in india ? Any update on this. How is it helping you? I have my appointment booked for VAC..just VAC, not sure how should I proceed. My daughter didnt travel to india because of some reason. New passport and his old passport having his first F1visa 6. RedBus2US.com 2010 - 2023, All Rights Reserved. Hi, can someone please help me out here (H4 dependent). What should I mention in Ds160. With the scarcity of the dates it is really difficult to book another appointment and any information will be of great help to me. Am i eligible for dropbox as i have previously held h1b and it expired within 48 months? Hi, My H1B visa stamping expired on Dec 2020 has annotation NIE under PP on risk to Labor Market. They said they will open some later this year. So, not eligible. Are we eligible for drop box if we want to apply. US Visa Dropbox (Interview Waiver) Tracker . Its more than 10 days after submission how long should I wait to receive the passport back. I am on same situation. The appointment does not have to be within a year, but you need to book at least a date within 12 months. In the past, before Nov 28, 2021, the last 3 letters in the dropdown used to say IW, which meant Interview Waiver and it was easy to identify the dropbox appointment. For additional questions, see the following official sources: Please read ourFAQs pagefor more information on COVID-19 related travel restrictions. I would be curious to know the answer too. I am also same in situation. However, my Consular appointment is in Hyderabad. Let me explain my situation. Below are the three biggest changes since the introduction of the appointments for Dropbox: As per the official guidance from the USTravelDocs.com India website for renewing a US visa, they clearly say that starting September 1st, eligible applicants MUST schedule an appointment in order to drop off their passports. The US Department of State has allowed a 48-month period (of visa expiry) for dropbox eligibility instead of 12 months. Posted May 16, 2018. In the end, the website told me that I AM ELIGIBLE FOR DROPBOX. You have basically 4 years from the date of expiry to apply for Visa Renewal using Dropbox now. CEAC Website, Errors Info. Check the CGI Federal website and do the wizard, you would know. I too am in the same situation as yours. My last h1b expired in aug 2019 and i moved to h4. Curious to know what happened to your case? One photograph (per U.S. visa specification). I am in a similar situation. Tehas, how did your appointment go without the I797? As well my birth place is Hyderabad previously it was only A.P. Can I still go to Hyderabad for my Biometric? I had a visa denial on B1/B2 visa long time ago. Print and save two copies of your DS-160 confirmation page. If not, email the consualte as well. 3. Check the below screenshot and. Can you please help me for the following question for Drop Box Eligibility criteria for B1/B2 ? Hi I received a 221g in 2011 and later after 3 months was returned my passport and did not get my H1b in passport. Children under 14 years of age are eligible for dropbox. Sharing my sons experience for Dropbox appointment for visa stamping for the first time. I have taken an appointment for OFC document submission under interview waiver eligibility for B1/B2 renewal at Chennai VAC. Usually, if you are eligible for a Dropbox appointment, you would get a confirmation in the online system after you complete the questionnaire. Rahul, Yes, you can do it now or even later. No, you must appear for the interview. Will I be still eligible for dropbox? You can connect with others in the US Visa Stamping Telegram Group and get help from the community or be part of the US Visa Stamping Experiences Group (only repository of experiences, no messaging option). Applicants collecting/submitting documents from any other locations will need to pay a nominal fee of Rs 650/- per individual at the time of pickup/submission. Hi I am eligible for us visa interview waiver and I booked Dropbox location OFC appointment in Hyderabad on 1 June 2023. So Im not eligible for Dropbox rt? Can I visit another country like Indonesia/Malaysia US Embassy to get my Visa stamped. Thank you, Ravi. in case if in-person interview is needed after dropoff how this will be handled? Hi kumar, I initially had h4 visa stamping. You can check Visagrader Dropbox Tracker for user data and estimates. Pl help. If you are looking for H1B Visa specific dropbox process, you can check out Step by Step Guide for H1B Visa Dropbox Appointment Booking India. US Visa Dropbox (Interview Waiver) Tracker . Read complete details at US Visa Appointment Dropbox Booking shows VAC instead of IW. vin, 1. In addition to the above, there are many other visa types that are eligible for interview waiver or dropbox as well. As Fee is Valid for 1 Year, will they cancel my appointment or do I need to pay the fee again? The applicant does not have to go to dropbox submission, you can send your friend. But if the appointment is after Dec 31st 2021 can I still use Dropbox? Please elaborate on which visa categories? Does this mean I cannot opt for in-person interview anymore? Your parents may not be eligible as it is over 48 months. > No 4) Have you ever been refused a U.S. visa before? For general dropbox eligibility, your US visa had to be valid or expired on or after November 1st, 2021. Navigate to schedule appointment on the visa portal That's all. Even It says im eligible for Dropbox, but also asks me to book Consular appointment. Listen H4 Dropbox eligibility for kids under 14 year age. planning for India visit May/June next year, just exploring options for stamping. As we enquired on previous day at center they told no need to come on scheduled time. You cannot skip if you were asked to attend the visa interview. I am in the US since then. New, Renewal? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. He was kind enough to take time to share their experience with the community. You can check your contribution on PRO page. Manish, Check with USTraveldocs they will help. Applicants must schedule an in-person or interview waiver appointment during this 365-day period. Drop Box Appointments: Consular sections across India are now accepting a limited number of drop box applications for renewals of H, L, C1/D, O, I, F, M, and J visas at our Visa Application Centers. I just renewed my h1b with my current employer. Sam, You may visit, if you get slot. Do you need Biometrics (OFC) Appointment for Dropbox? Yes, you can schedule the appointment from the US or anywhere in the world, before you arrive in India. See the timeline section below for official links, screenshots of news. Hi, Ive a dropbox appointment in Chennai. Below are some of the most common visa types that are relevant for our readers. H-1B Visa (I-129) Service Centers: CSC, NSC, TSC . Yes, it is mandatory. Check Step by Step Guide to H1B Dropbox, it has full details with screenshots. However I see a message, stating in-person interview is for emergency appointments only. Think earliest available Dropbox appt is in may for now.. slots were opened for jan/feb/March and got filled up few weeks ago. Do you qualify for Dropbox (Interview Waiver) Appointment in 2023? The VAC appointment is booked under Visa Class H4, whereas the my visa category is H1-B. We will use the limited time available for theinterview to get as full a picture as possible of your travel plans and intentions. To verify my doubt, I created my profile on USTravelDocs and filled in the details (I used the same old DS-160 receipt number that I had in 2016 for successful visa stamping). Now i see Dropbox location OFC appointment is available for earlier date i.e on 21 November 2022 in Mumba. 2) What if I book the OFC drop box for 2023 and consular visa appoint for 2025 at a diff location, to complete the second step where I usually fail. DropBox Process Allows For Interview Waiver For H1-B Extensions. Check Official news at State.gov. US visa Interview waiver is the term used for the dropbox facility. Adjudicating consular officers may request an in-person interview if additional information is required from applicants. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/expansion-of-interview-waiver-eligibility.html is error 404 as of today 23 Dec, 2021. All nonimmigrant visa application fee (also known as the MRV fee) payments made on or after October 1, 2022, are valid for 365 days from the date a receipt is issued for payment of the MRV fee. As already it was very tough to get the dates and I dont want to lose this opportunity. When his turn came he went to collection counter and submitted his documents as follows 1. We call received our I797 and I539 approval for Employer A sometime in 2021. Because I am not renewing my visa, instead changing status from L2 to H4. Nusrat, The 48-month rule has been extended indefinitely. So he went early by 10 am on 20th. Note: In the past, there was a restriction on where you can submit documents for dropbox visa stamping, now that restriction is not there anymore. Alekhya, Well, this one is not interchangeable, You should only go to Mumbai. (Not the most recent aka current H4 visa). Interview waiver appointment do I have to drop my documents in person or can my son drop it off at the appointment time. Were you able to get H4 by dropbox (first time stamping)? Most of them they process are dropbox appointments, emergency appointments, and only limited in-person appointments. Hello, I got my biometric appointment in Mumbai, India for November22. My husband has a H1B Interview waiver option, now we are trying to add me (H4) in the group interview. If you are applying for an F visa, you should be at the same school for which your previous visa was issued. If you have not yet received an approval or denial, your request is still under consideration. Check with consulate as well in that country to be sure. applicants who were previously issued any type of visa, and who have never been refused a visa unless such refusal was overcome or waived https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/important-announcement-on-waivers-of-the-interview-requirement-for-certain-nonimmigrant-visas.html, The article here says, after your recent visa issuance. I was confused and answered Yes instead of No for the question Is your previous h1b visa is still valid and it took me to the drop box slots available page and I booked the slot. How to Check US Visa Status Online? Ambassador A. Elizabeth Jones, Deputy Chief of Mission Patricia A. Lacina, American Centers Startup Hub and Technology Incubator: Nexus, United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF), https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/important-announcement-on-waivers-of-the-interview-requirement-for-certain-nonimmigrant-visas.html, https://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/en/expedited-appointment, U.S. Consul General Melinda Paveks Remarks at the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) Event in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, The U.S. > Yes 2) Was your prior visa annotated Clearance Received or Department Authorization? Check the USTravelDocs website for the same. Anyone with same problem? He can come between 10 am till 4 pm anytime and submit. I know it works if its Dropbox. Below are some of the most common visa types that are relevant for our readers. Yes, you can ask someone else like your friend, spouse, or travel agent to submit your visa application documents on your behalf. Me and my H4 dependents (wife, daughter - who is 2.5 year old) are in USA right now from mid 2020. In 2 days he status changed to application received @ Delhi consulate and case created. Give it a try after few days. Official Press release on Travel.State.Gov, official news alert from US Department of State, US Visa Stamping Dropbox Appointment mandatory, if eligible, GUIDE to H1B Visa 2023 Lottery, Registration, Predictions, News, FAQs. If the system says you need both and gives both appointments, you need to attend in-person appointment. Me also in the same situation could any one has info on this. And when I have tried to book on the CGI site, at times I have been able to find available drop box slots (OFC) but then as part of the process post selection it forces me to also book a consular appointment. Could you help me understand the validity of my H-4 visa if my F1 visa gets rejected? Now I have applied for F1 visa. What it means, the 48-month rule was set to expire last year, thats what they extended. The process is no different for booking Dropbox Appointments as well. I am also in the same boat. Can someone please provide any possible insight into this scenario? Most of the applicants qualify for the dropbox option unless they have some restrictions or their stamped US Visa has annotations like "Clearance Received". One of our readers, Rajesh, got their H4 visa stamping done using Dropbox using the New Appointment Process at Hyderabad, India. Is that sufficient to show in the appointment? I got a nov 2022 date for a dropbox for h1b, trying to understand if that is for emergency or regular. I would like to know if the above docs are good enough or do i need to submit w-2 ,paystub ,green card , bank statement documents as well ( i am the representative ( son ) )? I submitted on 13th sep till now my application status shows accepted and last update on 19th Sep. Its renewal of B1B2 I have to travel to Thailand on nov 2 for which i need to apply for visa atleast 10 days before to be on safer side. Did you get your Dropbox stamp successfully? The website says that slots after oct 2022 are placeholders for emergencies. Bipasha, There is no H4 EAD dropbox. Hi, My husband and i are eligible for the IW program. Thank you !! There were no US visa refusals in any other visa class, since your recent visa issuance, You shouldnt have any denials since your last visa stamping. The 48 months rule is valid and you will be fine. How does the 48 months from Expiry Dropbox Visa Stamping Work? > No 3) Was your most recent U.S. visa lost or stolen or cancelled? I am facing the same issue. I am eligible for us visa interview waiver and I booked Dropbox location in mumbai on 4th November, can i submit it in Kolkata Dropbox location,if yes then which date and time I should go to dropoff location. Photocopy of form I-797. I carried the Below are the questions asked and how I answered them. > Yes 2) Was your prior visa annotated Clearance Received or Department Authorization? I and my family was refuse a tourist visa early this year though we have been to usa more than 4 times. Find out the quality of the air we breathe! Hey Kumar, Im looking for a dropbox appointment and cannot find anything for my preferred travel dates (Dec/Jan). There are no restrictions as such. US Visa Appointment At Kolkata Consulate - Emergency Appointments Available. Hi Kumar For first timer H1B visa stamping in india with Dropbox facility and interview waiver? US Visa Appointment Wait Times. And my spouse too, with H4? My husband is already got the H1B stamping for it in November 2021 when visited India, but I wasnt able to travel with him due to personal reasons. 1. You can continue with Dropbox by selecting the Drop-off button. US Visa . As a background, lets quickly review the US Visa Dropbox process. But, when you try to book the appointment, the online system shows Schedule OFC Appointment as in the below screenshot, which can be confusing as the same message is shown for a Biometrics appointment as well. > No 4) Have you ever been refused a U.S. visa before? Biometrics? You must already have a confirmed interview appointment date in order to request an expedited appointment. and whats the current available dates? My son Birthday 03/02/2008 (14 years/5 months). I even contacted VFS Support, but they were not helpful, and they were pushing it on me mentioning I had made that change. Sohini, Usually, that should be fine as long as you have a copy of the approval notice I797A. During the first allocation, i was with a different employer. B1/B2, H1, F1? Can you please guide me whats the next step? Register for Account to book appointment : After that you need to register an account to book an appointment at https://cgifederal.secure.force.com/?language=English&country=India Step 3. The same country requirement was removed in mid-2021. The confirmation looks like in below screenshot. You need to meet all of them, Some general criteria for other visa types, ages. In Appointment booking, for the question Was your prior visa annotated Clearance Received or Department Authorization. Hi There, We have to attend in person interview(H1 and H4). I had my H4 visa I am totally confused by this, also t did not show me appointments for any other locations just few for Chennai VAC. Later you book the emergency appointments. Once it determines that you are eligible, it will stop showing you appointment dates and just give a dropbox submission letter and ask you to drop it at one of the locations. Your US visa was not lost, stolen, or canceled. Deepthi, Usually, copies are fine. Please visit our website to determine whether you are eligible for drop box processing and schedule an appointment for document drop-off. Biometrics? 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