It looks like in the below screenshot. They continue to release more slots. Is Dropbox for first time H1B stamping from F1, still valid for 2023? Question: Was your most recent H-1B visa (temporary occupation, temporary worker or trainee) issued after January 1, 2008? Thank you! The slots they will open in the next round will be for interviews after August 15th, 2022. No changes in the US Consulates situation or the way they are operating in the last week or so. The applicant needs to meet all the below 7 requirements to be eligible for H1B Dropbox as a first-time H1B applicant: Check complete details on the above at US Visa Stamping Dropbox Option for certain H1B Visa applicants. (even though I was waived for interview) 1) How long is it taking for passport return after in person interview in Hyd? Yes. See below tweet from them. Any help will be greatly appreciated! did you get the visa stamped and how long did it take to get the passport? Im planning to renew my passport by Jan or Feb 2023, so do I need to cancel my existing appointment and redo the whole process with a new passport OR carrying old + new passport at VAC should be fine. Regular operations are not yet open. Starting from January 1st, 2022, with the new Dropbox Eligibility option for certain first-time H1B Holders, you only see a generic question asking about any US Visa, instead of H1B Visa. Any input will be greatly appreciated. The reason is it says Schedule OFC Appointment and many think it is for giving your Biometrics (fingerprints, photo). Pathetic, Dont know what to do and who to escalate this to. The next big batch of slots will come later part of November. If you plan to work for the new company, get the joining letter and submit that. Prathyusha, Yes, if your I-797 has changed, you can get it updated by calling support, also you can fill out new DS-160 as well and update the same. Updated 04/30/2013. They have not given a specific date. Will i be eligible for Drop Box? Look for the one relevant for H and L Applicants. They say that H1B and L visas are treated the same in their system, with exception of Blanket L visas processed only at Chennai. Lack of slots availability 2. Ashwini, She maybe eligible. The appointment letter would have all the details related to the representative submission process. I'm hoping to have it by next week. hi, Looks like this article is not latest as per the the latest visa renewal guidelines https://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/en/renew-visa. I have submitted my USA B2 visa application.. In the past, you would get the question that is tailored to H1B asking about previous H1B visa as in the below screenshot and question 1, but now it does appear now with the new option of Dropbox for certain first-time H1B applicants with any US Visa issued in the past. We need to wait and see for official update on this. Depending on the country you are submitting the documents, you will see the country and consulates information related to the same on this confirmation. Collect the required documents. , One of my friends recently went for hai fathers surgery. Most of it not available at least until September. This is not fully clear, but thats the meaning of their reply. Vedant, Yes, you cannot see. I was looking for slots and did the questionnaire, I was eligible for interview waiver. Not all visa applications can be completed on the day of the interview; please read the information below for more details. Any help would be highly appreciated. I wish some day they get better. Question : Is your previous H-1B visa (temporary occupation, temporary worker or trainee) still valid?. It is a nightmare. What should I submit in this case? Your spouse and kids will not be as they have not been to the US. Seriously they should just ask us to send our passport when they issue i797 and take whatever time they want to stamp and return. Can I get stamping for my dependants using my approved I797? pic.twitter.com/Vea0uwvx1X. H1B Dropbox appointment 2022 - Tricks and Tips | Got mine easily . I have all my H1B paperwork, but no visa in my passport for travel. Question 3: Was your most recent U.S. visa lost or stolenor cancelled?. Visa Fridays: Below are the key updates from Visa Fridays organized by US Embassy in India on Jun 17th, 2022. Rohit, Whatever is accepted by the system, fill it out. The first page would have your details, Appointment details, Document delivery or pickup info, fee information, and DS-160 details. Response: If you did not lose your previous US visa from the past, you would answer No. Previous sponsored stamped H1B: Tech Mahindra: Stamping done in 2017 Feb Current Sponsored: A company: Case approved and planning for VISA stamping 1. Wow ! Due to the overwhelming demand, there are a limited number of daily interview waiver appointments, and they generally fill shortly after they become available. I already attended interview on 13 Dec 22 with depended and got visa stamped on 19 Dec 22 and received passports. This sounds like you can only apply if youre applying first time or renewing? You are not missing, it is just that slots are not there. Thanks in advance! DO NOT cancel appointment or restart the process. On December 23rd, 2022, the US Dept of State extended the Interview Waiver Options until Dec 31st, 2023. Rishi, This is accurate and in line with guidance given by the US Consulate head few weeks ago. Last petition expired in Jan 2021. Student visa appointments are available on our website. The below questions are not relevant until the end of 2022. ), Question about h1b unemployment days after layoff. To make an H1B Dropbox appointment, simply follow the steps below: Complete Form DS-160. H1B Visa is a Nonimmigrant Visa, you need select that in Step 1 and click on continue. You can try Brazil Someone shared their experience in this sub, Thank you, yea I just checked it out. H1B/H4 Visa Dropbox slots( No Questions only slot availability messages) 191 885 members, 1 347 online. I am going to schedule mine and I wanted to get an estimate on the wait time for dropbox appoitments. If any doubt, reach out to them or consulate directly. The F1 stamp in my passport expired in 2017. US Consulates to issue about 800K visas in India in next 12 months. No date was mentioned when they will open. If you plan to apply for a nonimmigrant visa to come to the United States as a temporary visitor, please review the current wait time for an interview using the tool below. Do not be worried or confused, if you see this. doddamani, No one knows. I am still waiting for my dependants approval (Wife and kid). This has come when there are scores of eligible visa applicants hesitating to travel to India for a lack of available appointments. Actual interviews will be post Sep 1. If my H1-B visa renewal start date is 29 October, can I take any appointment after July 29 which satisfies the rule that I can get my H1-B stamping done 90 days prior to my start date? See the below screenshot. Depending on your choice, pick the relevant option and click on continue. I am the primary H1B applicant and married, having 2 Kids. Any idea when future F1 appointments will be opened? Check below screenshot. The previous one was help on July 29th, you can read the update on that below. Complete the Questionnaire Wizard you will find. I added spouse and kids as a dependent as well, they never have any US visa nor any rejection. January 11th, 2022: Below are the latest updates from the last 10 days until today. Alternatively, if you go to www.USTravelDocs.com website related to the country, where you plan to get stamping, they will have relevant parameters at the end of the URL that set the country and language automatically. We need to wait and see, if this would change in the upcoming days as there are more cases reported now. pic.twitter.com/BBv8LZT7oo. You need to go only during the appointment date and allowed times to the dropbox location in the appointment confirmation letter. There are some exceptions to 12 months like now until Dec 31st, 2022, where the US Dept of State has waived in-person appointments for H1B holders if they meet requirements such as having a valid US Visa issued in any category in the past and applying from the country of residence. See the below screenshot. Applicants whose placeholder appointments were cancelled may now reenter the scheduling system to book regular appointments. Gauri, Very hard to get a slot. There are two sets of documents they suggest. Usually, the Consulate would ask you to appear in person on any day by visiting the consulate at a certain time. Keerthana, You both have to be eligible for dropbox as well to go with him. I also got OFC and Consular appointment only even though I am eligible for Dropbox. You can chose to attend the in-person interview, if you have it confirmed. The process to apply for H1B Visa stamping using the dropbox or interview waiver option is not very different from the general visa renewal for other types of visas. They say that applicants can book Regular B1/B2 Appointments ( not placeholder slots) all the way through 2023. But, this has changed in mid-2021. Thanks. Currently, they are processing interview waivers and limited in-person slots. We are fed up now and this is pushing many to pursue illegal agents. V, They can file an extension when closer to the expiration. So, it is confirmed based on experiences as well. Rishi Varma, If no slots, nothing will open. Do not panic, just follow instructions. Additional instructions like parking and other location-specific info would be listed on the confirmation letter. It is mostly the documents you submit and your eligibility criteria that matter. Do not worry, it is common thing. They have opened slots for 2023 so that people can plan ahead their travel. Im so confused. This includes H1B Visa as well. In general, Dropbox stamping does not need Biometrics. No changes to the vaccination requirements, you still need to be fully vaccinated. US Consulates in India have extended the MRV fee payment validity until September 30th, 2023 (check this post above). On CGI Federal Website, once you add your basic information, you will need to select New Appointment / Schedule Appointment from the menu on the left-hand side. The US consulate in India requires a dropbox appointment to drop off your documents. I would suggest to pay the receipt and keep trying on the website , saw some dates available for feb March last week (mumbai) Yes, this is what I did. This is for Mumbai consulate. Check below for full details and actual Q&A responses. You will get an option to specify the Document Delivery Option if you would pick up or choose the premium delivery option. Hi All, Ive booked my dropbox appointment for May 2023 with my existing passport details but my current passport is expiring in October 2023. 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. Below is the sample for India. See the below screenshots. This has been a big issue for many familes planning to invite their parents to visit them. If you have an I-20, dont wait! There is no requirement for the actual applicant to submit the documents. I am on my 3rd year of my 1st H1B visa and my company will not be renewing until July 2023. If I select no, it is asking to go for separate appointments for the kid. You do not need a new US Visa if you are already in the US. Below are each of the questions and answers that most of the H1B Visa renewal applicants answer. No change in the overall US consulates situation in India. Am I able to apply for the interview waiver even though I already have a H1B? Regarding F1 visa stamping slots, there are fewer slots available. Any update on your situation, i also have a same situation. That is just few days after 6 months of drop box appointment date. Why do we have to re-validate in india ? There is no gurantee for that. can anyone help, going to agent will help? travel.state.gov site shows too much delay. I am trying to schedule H1b visa stamp dropbox at Mumbai VAC but on cgi federal there are zero appointment slots available there are no slots even for 2023. anyone idea when they will be opening up? Sandeep, We have very less data points as it is very new. If theres an active Group for updates on B2 visa slots, please let me know Thanks and regards.. V.Venkatesh, Has anyone had any luck with booking appointments for even 2023? This is not related to USCIS petition approval or denial. You will be asked to select a location for the visa stamping or interview when you start the DS-160 form. Having the previous company name is the cause of the confusion. Yes, you should be as this is the provision until end of this year. Thanks Kumar. The DS-160 confirmation number is also the same as the Application ID. Can I still do it as my previous DS160 is expired? thanks. Mihir, Usually for kids, both parents must have the stamping done and valid. I also would like to understand the same. No new updates in terms of slots for other visa types. He is planning to visit in the year end may be November December . Dropbox ? The new interview waiver rule as mentioned before by US Dept of State would apply to F, H1, H-3,H4 , Non-Blanket L, M, O, P, Q and Academic J Visas only. The appointments for such first-time B1/B2 applicants would be starting from September 2022. 4) Do you think the US Consulate will give priority to those petitions, which were approved earlier, but the interview did not happen? No changes in the functioning of the US Consulates and US Embassy in India, they all continue to be still in limited operations with focus on more dropbox and limited in-person slots. Below is the summary of the key updates from them. Abhi, They come and go very fast, hard to know. They suggest emailing ahead of time with the specific appointment information and language requirements so that they can work it out. I have been trying to get a F1 visa appointment for more than a week now and not able to get an appointment. Have a safe 2022! Question 4: Have you ever been refused a H-1B (temporary occupation, temporary worker or trainee) visa before?. Check Question 7 below that has an updated screenshot of the question. Thanks. I am wondering if doing our dropbox first and then scheduling kids dropbox will take too much time and instead should I do appointment for all 3 together even if the delay is > 300 days. You would see this listed as Step 3 in the wizard as in the below screenshot. Am I eligible for Dropbox in Singapore? Below are the payment options for Dropbox Stamping in India. H-1B Visa Application Form DS-160. 5. I am looking for appointment in August in any consulate since my dropbox eligibility is ending on August 25th. No Change in the way consulates operate in India. Is this normal? My previous h1b visa got expired in March 2018. The last visa I have in my passport is my student visa from college. Please suggest. November 30th, 2022: US Embassy had Visa Fridays Q&A on Nov 17th, below are the updates from the same session. They plan to open first time B1/B2 in the upcoming weeks to start interviews in September. The facility to submit documents without an interview is called 'DropBox'. US Embassy updated that as mentioned in Facebook live previously, they released 100,000 H and L Visa appointments and thousands have booked appointments. US Visa Stamping India Updates [Jan 2023]: 200K B1/B2 Slots Released, Summary of all Updates from US Consulates in India as of January 17th, 2023, Timeline, Official Links to Updates from US Consulates in India until January 17th, 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. Does this mean the answer is yes to the question? US Embassy India updated their website saying that travelers to the US do not need to show a negative COVID test anymore starting from June 12th, 12:01 AM. Read below: September 27th, 2022: Below are the latest updates from mid-September until now. I booked an in person interview or late Sept in Hyd, as I was given no choice for drop box. I got my H1b visa approved in USA in 2022. Now with the new option for interview waiver, the below question is not relevant until the end of 2022. 4. Check the previous weeks update. Select the country and state of residence, You will get an option to select the country or state of your residence. 2nd stamping (Dropbox), Toronto. We are now ready to pay the fees again and book an early appointment but cannot lose the current one and we have. 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. You can check. Read the latest official news summary at: You can check full updates at the below Facebook Post. Below are the updates. US Consulates in India Appointments for 2023, Fee, How it would work. So hopefully by that time slots will open? i read that same visa class within 48 months of the prior visas expiration has been extended indefinitely ? @Evening-Calm-09 Could you please share the telegram group for the same, been searching for slots info. I dont know if there will be any complications at the OFC and Consular appointments because I qualify for Dropbox Or maybe they dont care abt my dropbox eligibility and they will just process my Visa application without any problem. We are unable to speculate on future changes to policies regarding eligibility for interview waiver. UAE allows third Country nationals and I saw in the telegram group that if you can get your expedite request approved, they will take you in July. But, the same country requirement was removed in 2021 due to the pandemic situation as consulates were not fully operational. No change in US Consulates operation status, they all are processing in limited fashion as like in before weeks. on how to handle US Visa appointments and the current operation status of their services. 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. As they mentioned it would be interview waiver slots, very likely this would be integrated as part of the questionnaire that everyone does during the appointment booking. F1 Slots to open in mid-May for June and beyond. Good news! They say some people cancel appointments and you may get lucky in rescheduling. Check the above article, it has the full list of documents as well. The number of in-person appointment slots are very limited. As far as regular Spring 2023 slots go, they released a large batch and most of those slots are booked. Please suggest. F1 Appointments for Fall 2022: US Embassy mentioned that they will give slots to students who did not interview before, instead of giving more slots for someone rejected. . Below is a sample 221g issued by the Consulate for dropbox stamping that was not successful in August 2022. Status Difference. No change in the overall situation of consulates, they all are operating in limited fashion. It looks like in the below screenshot. is that what you are seeing too? Note: Please be sure to select an interview waiver submission date at least 7 calendar days before your visa has been expired 48 months.. Many of our readers in our. I am aware that the US Embassy recently mentioned to be prepared for 3-4 weeks for stamping after dropping off the passport with documents. YouTube Video on where & how to check for US Consulates openings, wait times. US Embassy organized Visa Fridays on May 6th. H1B, H4, L, O, P and Q visa holders who meet certain criteria will get in-person interview waiver until end of 2023 ( Dec 31, 2023) .Also, F1, M, J visa holders who meet certain criteria would get in-person interview waiver until end of 2023 ( Dec 31, 2023). Angie, The interviewing will start for these applicants in Sept for B1/B2 and H & L as well. I am working in the US on approved H1B. Is it fine with USA consulate to allow visa stamping on a passport which is going to expire in 6 months 10 days? Locking out for 72 hours if the portal *thinks* the user is a bot 3. I do see some dates open in Nov , Dec of 2022 and from Jan 2023. Check timeline below for more info. How to Request an Expedited Appointment: Applicants can request an expedited appointment through our online appointment system at https://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/en/expedited-appointment. My document dropbox appointment is on 20th Oct 22. It looks like in the below screenshot for India. The amount shown will vary by country in local currency. Its a shocker that we have such a terrible software that thousands of folks will be relying upon. U.S. Consulate Mumbai will contact applicants who were refused under section 221(g) of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) due to Presidential Proclamation 10199 as soon as possible with instructions on how to continue processing their cases. Check the. Hey Sidx, Even I got the earliest dropbox appointment for May 2023 and seems like no earlier than this month is open for now. It clearly tells that the applicant has to attend the interview. Visit this website, register yourself and schedule your interview. or do we need to pay again to schedule? Also, they said you cannot get the passport back during these 3 to 4 weeks period if you really want to for any reason. May 18th, 2022: Below are the latest updates from the last two weeks, until today. Its his first visit after getting H1b, before he was on OPT. you are applying for renewal of a tourist visa within 48 months of it expiring), appointments are available between September and December. Dropbox slots continue to be open for H1B, H4, L and other visa types. 2. The screenshot sharing platform helps to check the availability of US visa slots in India. This will reduce and some hassle and we may see more people traveling to India. I wanted to know can I submit my documents Mumbai VAC or do I need to submit it in Chennai VAC only? No new updates from last week. I'm wondering how hard has it been lately and how long is it taking to get a Dropbox appointment in India. Also, they extended the 48 months dropbox rule indefinitely. They plan to open first-time B1/B2 slots in the upcoming weeks to start interviews in September. Appreciate you for the valid help. US Embassy opened a lot of appointments on September 27th, 2022 for all visa categories. Any guidance any specific timing we can check slots ? They did not mention the exact dates or times, when the additional 20,000 slots would be released. You can collect your passport or it will be delivered to your address if you have picked that option. No other country is allowing non residents to get a stamping at this time and the earliest drop box slots available for H1 in India are in March I think. Need to somehow expand capacity and ensure more dropbox appointments are available. Currently I am working for Company A in India and applied for transfer to same Company A in US location. Update: Before November 28th, 2021, for dropbox or interview waiver appointments, it used to show IW at the end of the consulate name in the dropdown, where you select the interview location. Can you pls tell me what did you do ? This is for Mumbai consulate. Rishi, Yes, they can apply for interview waiver and apply for renewal now. See below screenshot or check the tweet below. Our last stamping was done in India and Currently we have Canadian COPR which is yet to be activated. See below the official tweet, US Embassy answered questions on Visa Fridays on April 8th, below are key updates. do we know when they will release next slot of B2 appointments? Rohit, If you are eligible for dropbox, you cannot go for an interview as the system will not let you do that. If your H1B visa was not approved by the US Consulate for some reason with the dropbox option, then you will be notified that your visa was not approved. You can start your DS 160 application and you're able to make an appointment before completing the application. 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! Yes. This shows that the U.S. remains the most sought-after country for higher education. You can check complete details about this change at US Visa Dropbox / Renewal VAC vs. IW Confusion, New Change. Fill a Form D.S. You can check more at Sample US Visa Dropbox Confirmation Letter India. Please advice. 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. In general, dropbox does not require an interview, but in case, they want to interview you, you need to select that and click on continue. I created my profile in ustraveldoc and added my dependants. In general, most of the cases, for many this would be No See below screenshot. I had my drop box appointment last week. Could you please give more clarity on H1 Dropbox? First-time B1/B2 applicants can now book in-person appointments for interviews. My spouse and elder daughter is eligible for Drop Box as both got L1VISA approved earlier in 2014. In this article, we will cover the step-by-step process for H1B visa stamping using dropbox or the interview waiver option. Also there are several ongoing changes to the DropBox process which we need to be aware of. Why dont they just put a stamping on a passport when we do extension in US. I (Malaysian citizen) just checked time slots for H1B stamping today, the earliest for in-person is July 29th. You cannot schedule your visa appointments without first completing the form. 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. Below is a short summary of all updates from the US Consulates and Embassy in India from December 2021 until January 17th, 2023. If you have not done emergency appointment requests in past, read Step by Step Guide to Apply for US Visa Emergency Appointment in India. See the below screenshot. How long can I receive passport back after VAC appointment? 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. It can be different from the city where you actually go for stamping or submitting documents. Thoushif, The payments must be valid, yes, you can schedule, if you can find a slot. Many H1B applicants, who have done a change of employer or transferred to a new employer assume that they are not eligible for dropbox submission. They plan to open more in-person and dropbox slots. It has been showing this message from 1 week. The U.S. Mission in India has issued a record-breaking 82,000 #studentvisas in 2022 to date, higher than any other country. 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