They say that applicants can book Regular B1/B2 Appointments ( not placeholder slots) all the way through 2023. In 2021 Jan, her H4 visa got converted to H1B using Change of Status and she changed the employer in 2021 September. To give you more context, when your H1B Visa was issued by the US Consulate, the H1B Visa foil that was glued in your passport would have the H1B Sponsoring Company name and the petition number details on it under the annotation section, as you can see in below screenshot. Your spouse and kids will not be as they have not been to the US. It looks like this, as in the below screenshot. For the H1B visa renewal does the 48 months eligibility still valid for an interview waiver? 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. Not just the recent one. My wife got her passport back with the H4 stamping. My last H1B visa stamp expired more than 48 months ago. Australia Immigration Forums. 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). on how to handle US Visa appointments and the current operation status of their services. Priyam, You can submit anywhere, no need to do anything about DS-160. Will this be an issue? See the below screenshot. I need to update my DS160 number as I had to make some changes after the appointment is confirmed? The next big batch of slots will come later part of November. They announced multiple measures on January 22nd to address the wait times. Verify the details and click on continue. bala, they do not mention the dates on when they will release it. He is likely eligible, if he meets other requirements. I was on L1B Visa and changed my status to H1B couple of years ago. See the below screenshot and links for the official update. The verbiage in the posts is accurate. If any doubt, reach out to them or consulate directly. Seshadri, See the full letter, it should have more info. But, this changed in mid-2021. There was no Visa Fridays Q&A last week ( July 22nd, 2022). Processing wait time also does not include the time required to return the passport to applicants, by either courier services or the local mail system. Drop off your listed documents at locations mentioned on the appointment letter. (2/3). Visa applicants are reminded to apply early for their visas, well in advance of the anticipated travel date. They say they are trying to incrase the capacity, but say to expect significant wait times for quite some time. As per the US Visa Dropbox Appointment Letter, below is the screenshot of the list of documents that you need to carry for document submission. Is it fine with USA consulate to allow visa stamping on a passport which is going to expire in 6 months 10 days? There are only two possible outcomes for U.S. visa applications. If they do cancel, they will inform the applicants affected. This question applies to your most recent US Visa, it could be H1-B Visa or any other visa. ), It should not be marked as CWOP (Cancelled without Prejudice). 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? Prediction. Depending on your choice, pick the relevant option and click on continue. The above was confirmed by our user community. Raj, There is no way to escalate. See below screenshot of the response from them. Hi my son who is in California got H1b in March 2020. However, some refused visa applications may require further administrative processing. 1) How do we know the real time appointment status for the H1B interviews? 2. If so, how frequently do I need to check those data? See below post, US Embassy had Visa Fridays on October 6th, 2022. Actually, most of the new ones are not placeholders as per their guidance. Ashish, You can get the stamping done 90 days before from the start date on the petition. This is to prevent agents and avoid lockouts in CGI Federal. I am working in the US on approved H1B. Their previous 10yr B1/B2 visa got expired in April 2016? our son is just 5 months and staying away from his father is really sad. See the below screenshot on how it looks on CGI Federal Atlas website. You can check VisaGrader, they have analytics data on slots availability. we dropped the docs in the Bangalore VFS center. Have anyone seen Interview slots in Hyderabad for the month of Sept yet? This is for Mumbai consulate. You need to meet all of the below requirements to be eligible for dropbox stamping. Thanks Sid. 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. No change in the overall situation of consulates, they all are operating in limited fashion. You need to select the right country or country and state combination as per your residence and click on continue. The process to submit documents is pretty straightforward as listed below. DO NOT cancel appointment or restart the process. Soumya, This is a million-dollar question, no one knows. Lawyer Questions. Its a shocker that we have such a terrible software that thousands of folks will be relying upon. So, the appointment you book on this screen is for dropping off your H1B Dropbox Stamping Document and not Biometrics. Kanika, It is everyones problem, you need to login and check. Rishi Varma, If no slots, nothing will open. H1B Visa Interview waived if the applicant meets certain conditions. Pathetic, Dont know what to do and who to escalate this to. So, it is confirmed based on experiences as well. Arvy D, I doubt, if we would have users sharing with timings. See the below screenshot on how it looks. Do not panic, just follow instructions. Rescheduling drop off date allowed. Yes, slots are opening on a rolling basis for B1/B2 now. Ravi, You need to keep looking, they open slots almost daily on rolling basis. On Feb 18th, they updated during their Visa Fridays that they do not know when they will open first time B1/B2 Appointments. Jump To: My Cases. US Visa Appointments Slots Availablity in India, Official US Embassy Facebook Page Link of News, Official US Embassy Instagram Link of New, Clearance Received or Department Authorization Annotation, website as part of the top 10 visa questions, Travel to India No need of RT-PCR, if fully vaccinated, How does new Interview Waiver Rule work Screenshots. My offer letter has employer name as A & B US LLP. 2) Since my previous H1b interview was at Mumbai consulate, am I limited to Mumbai for my dropbox appointment? 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. This new option is valid until the end of 2023 ( Dec 31st, 2023). Beware that you can reschedule an appointment only 4 times. visa_check March 25, 2021, 1:18am #1. June 13th, 2022: Below are the latest updates from June 1st, 2022 until now. Did you know you can track passport status online? You will get an option to specify the Document Delivery Option if you would pick up or choose the premium delivery option. Does this mean the answer is yes to the question? why it is stamped? Think earliest available Dropbox appt is in may for now.. slots were opened for jan/feb/March and got filled up few weeks ago. My spouse and elder daughter is eligible for Drop Box as both got L1VISA approved earlier in 2014. As part of my application, I have a minor child (dependent) who is currently at H4 status without a stamped visa (last stamped visa was L2). Print your appointment letter and follow the instructions on it.Step 3. The reason is it says Schedule OFC Appointment and many think it is for giving your Biometrics (fingerprints, photo). Ashwini, She maybe eligible. Please advice. You need to select the right country or country and state combination as per your residence and click on continue. I had opted for the premium delivery of Passports, so will I be getting the 221(g) in courier or email? Is this fine? Read: US to make 20,000 drop box interview waiver appointments in India (January 7, 2022) One of the major takeaways from the session for those hoping to book a visa appointment included the. You can check VisaGraders Dropbox Tracker , they have data from users. I have an invitation to present my research papers (3 papers) for world Congress in August 2022 I have applied for B1 visa for the first time I have attempted emergency application but it was not granted . Does first h1b visa stamping also qualifies for Interview Waiver. What is Clearance Received or Department Authorization annotation? They will do Visa interviews on Saturdays across all consulates and embassy, Temporary Staff from Washington DC from Jan to March 2023 to clear the backlogs, Permanent increase in the number of consular officers assigned to India. . 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? Hi thanks Kumar. 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. So hopefully by that time slots will open? Rishi, This is accurate and in line with guidance given by the US Consulate head few weeks ago. I know these are commonly listed on this website but Im looking for experience from folks who got it approved. Now he want to visit india for visa stamping for the first time.can he get appointments? Nothing new. Also, in general, they do not plan to cancel appointments, if there is no specific local guidance or restriction. She has added 2 kids information in her profile and looking for VISA appointment. For ex: when I login to schedule an appointment, the website says "First available appointment is December 20, 2016". venky, You are right, if the applicant meets all the requirements, they are eligible for dropbox. Again, on timing, they say keep checking. Hi, Has anyone had a Dropbox CoS L1B to H1B appointment after 4 pm, like 4.45 pm? Slots are fully booked for H and L for the next few months. What should my answer be to the question on cgi website: Do you have a previous US visa in any class issued? Does anyone know if I can update the I-797 Approval Notice Number after scheduling a drop-box appointment? as I understood. He is planning to visit in the year end may be November December . Its for H1B Visa stamping in India. Gowtham, You only talk about most recent visa stamping as it clearly asks for it. did they ask additional documents? They are doing this considering the COVID situation in India. In the past, the above question used to say in the same class for which you are applying, now it does not show that anymore due to certain exceptions until the end of 2023. Ravi, good to know. 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. I also got OFC and Consular appointment only even though I am eligible for Dropbox. Have not traveled since got the H1. I will be traveling to India in June for H1B visa stamping and my H1B visa appointment date is 24 July 2023 (interview waived). And is he eligible for interview waiver appointment ? You can make a Visa fee payment using that option. Schedule an appointment to submit your documents.Step 2. It is divided into sections with a summary, and timeline for easy review. June 28th, 2022: Below are the latest updates from the previous two weeks until now. Changing h1b stamping interview appointment to drop box after 48 months rule. I have got the appointment at 4:45 pm for drop box. Student Appointments for Fall 2022 will be opened later in the spring. The last visa I have in my passport is my student visa from college. Worried if I take appointment in India and getting my passport in time without delay and not effecting my return travel to Singapore. they might be call for in-person interview or administrative process (221g). They are still operating in a limited fashion with limited appointments. I paid the combined fees through NEFT in one transaction. April 25th, 2022: Below are some key updates since the previous update. The situation is same as previous week. Pushkar, If you cannot do it in the portal, you should call the customer service. Nikhil, You may need to update the DS-160 or create a new one with the new passport. pic.twitter.com/nkcmhopWHZ, January 31st, 2023: Below are the updates from the beginning of 2023 until end of January, Visa Fridays Q &A was held on January 26th, below are the key updates, On January 22nd, US Embassy announced some big initiatives to reduce the visa appointment wait times in India. The guided wizard looks like in the below section screenshots. 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). If you pay the fee at a bank over the counter at CitiBank, Axis Bank, or DRUK PNB Bank, then you will enter the receipt number in the box. Best is to split, get the parents appointments done and approved, then apply for kids. Also, to add, we have many users on our blog and social media channels, who have got stamping done after the H1B transfer. This kind of visa stamping process is called an Interview Waiver option and is popularly called the Dropbox Stamping. Regards. Currently we have April 2023 appointment which was last chance to book in the 5 th attempt. We do not have any new updates on when they will get back to normal. US Embassy had Visa Fridays on May 20th, 2022. They said in the next few weeks, just wait and keep checking. Depending on the country, you will get visa fee payment options. Still no date on when they will resume fresh B1/B2. Do not worry. No changes in terms of consulates operation status. Overall, the process to renew an H1B visa, using an interview waiver/ dropbox option, is very straightforward and should not have any complications. Now I have Employment verification letter from Company A (India location) and Offer letter from Company A (US location) . No changes in the situation and consulates continuously say the same message on their official Twitter account saying that they have limited capacity and slots. Is this because all appointments until mid-July are filled? April 19th, 2022: On April 18th, 2022, US Consulate in Chennai hosted a Facebook Live Q & A session with Mr. Don Heflin, who is the head of the US Consulates in India. hi, Looks like this article is not latest as per the the latest visa renewal guidelines https://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/en/renew-visa. serious illnesses, injuries, or deaths in your immediate family), before making inquiries about status of administrative processing, applicants should wait at least 180 days from the date of interview or submission of supplemental documents, whichever is later. Hi All, Ive booked my dropbox appointment for May 2023 with my existing passport details but my current passport is expiring in October 2023. 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. You will get a chance to review and confirm the details you have entered until now as a summary. The only way to check is to check using the questionnaire. Appreciate you for the valid help. Hi Sir I have a question regarding H1B stamping for Dropbox. The first one is the list of common documents and the second is the documents that are specific to H1B visa applicants. But my approved petition (I-797) has A B US LLP. Below is summary of the key answers from them. Share your thoughts and inputs in comments section below. They updated their system in October 2022, Due to the extreme amount of demand, they have slowed down the approvals of EA requests . They said they moved away from Language specific appointments for B1/B2. They said that it is unlikely to have another batch of B1/B2 visa slots released in 2022 and say you might get lucky, if someone cancels. If you have a valid emergency, raise an Emergency appointment request and provide supporting documents. H1B/H4 Visa Dropbox Chennai. The F1 stamp in my passport expired in 2017. Again, in December 2022, they confirmed the availability of the 48-month dropbox rule for 2023 and beyond as well. The originals can be verified as needed by them when they take copies. You are about to leave travel.state.gov for an external website that is not maintained by the U.S. Department of State. See the below screenshot on how it looks, 3. Hi Im Keerthana My husband is eligible for Dropbox for H1B and me and my son both are added in my husband application we just want to confirm do we need both me and my son need to go in person interview or can we go for Dropbox along with my husband please give me suggestions on this. The number of in-person appointment slots are very limited. Today even on the OFC appointments page it is saying There are currently no appointments available. Im in the same situation. Help with Dropbox H1B Visa Appointment. If that happens, the dates are not available, thats why. All they ask for are questions about your visa expiration date and general criteria. Due to the pandemic, there may be additional checks in place and health checks, so be prepared. Hi Archana, I am looking for drop box but I dont see any appointments. Important to note is that the previous visa could have been issued in any other country, does not have to be in the same country that you are attending your dropbox appointment. I was wondering if there is any possibility that embassy will cancel appointment due to rising covid cases? In this article, we will cover the step-by-step process for H1B visa stamping using dropbox or the interview waiver option. Thats another confirmation that you are eligible for dropbox stamping, even if you have done a change of employer using an H1B transfer. but my H1 application still shows Refused though. If there are no appointments in 2022 then I will have to get an appointment in 2023 which is too far, will I be able to cancel 2023 appointment and reschedule in 2022 if gets available. The July 26, 2022 update referred in the above post mentions Under new Guidance If you are dropbox eligible and still need an emergency appointment, you need to answer the question Whether you held a previous US visa to No to book an in-person appointment and then submit an Emergency appointment request How can I verify this guidance? How did you get the appointments at two different locations? If you are called up to attend graduation for F1 students, you can raise an Emergency appointment. I have not been able to leave the country due to not having a Visa sticker in my passport I would not be able to get back into the USA if I left. My last H1B visa expired in Jan 2018 (more than 48 months). Thread starter svcanadapr; Start date Apr 13, 2019 . You will be asked a set of questions in a guided wizard format, you need to complete them by selecting the relevant ones as applicable for an H1B visa. i cant see the us visa appointment date until i pay the fee at the US VISA APPOINTMENT CGI FEDERAL website. . If you have not got an F1 appointment, they said they will open more slots for the rest of the July and first half of August later. I am planning to visit in Jul/Aug and need to book tickets and apply for leave for both me and my spouse and all that will happen based on the appointment dates. I have been looking for Visa Dropbox slots for almost 2 months now with no luck. After you complete the DS-160 form, you need to create a new user profile on CGI Federal Atlas Website and complete basic information about yourself. Dropped off docs at Chennai VAC (for Delhi VAC) on Oct 26. GUIDE to Travel to US with valid Visa on Expired Passport ? US Consulates in India processed about 130,000 Immigrant and Non-immigrant visas in February and March 2022. Can I submit and pick up passports on behalf of dependents or do all have to to go along? AM22Tech Team Updated 19 Oct, 22 US visa dropbox appointment made mandatory in India Listen to this article Thank you! Otherwise, they may question. Is there any way we can see if early slots are available. Can you pls tell me what did you do ? You can check more at Sample US Visa Dropbox Confirmation Letter India. You probably need to carry all updated documents , otherwise you will get 221g. Libin, There is no pattern as such. 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. Hi, My son is eligible for drop box. They had some query on my previous visa application. On this page, we track all updates from official and unofficial sources, including users feedback and experiences. I am still waiting for my dependants approval (Wife and kid). A large batch of F1 student appointments will open later in May. Also remember few were asked to attend interview after . DS-160 form is a very lengthy form and asks for a lot of information. I filled and confirmed my DS-140 as A & B US LLP in the employer field for VISA stamping. OFC stands for Offsite Facilitation Center in the US Visa Appointments context. Now, since 48 months rule came back, I am eligible for dropbox as my visa got expired in . It says I am eligible for interview waiver but since its my first h1b visa stamping, i think i need to give the interview. 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. This is Mihir having H1B Visa approved and working in USA now. You will enter the DS-160 confirmation number or Application ID in the next step during the appointment booking for dropbox stamping. My wife on the other hand has been getting the "There are currently no appointments available" message and . Yes. The scheduling page is showing no appointments available for any of the VACs. All H1 renewals are eligible for dropbox. All the below are current and effective. This January, the U.S. Mission to India processed over 1 Lakh visa applications. It will be listed as Step 6 and looks like in the below screenshot. For e.g. or any help you can provide is appreciated. Date for Filing Visa Application. Below is the summary. They are completely different from H1B visa denial. See the below screenshot. The Visa Status shows as Refused for all 3 of us on the CEAC Website and have received the Passports for mine and Spouse with the 221G letter stating that we need to appear for the In-person Interview at the Kolkata Consulate office. I am trying to book appointment for first time tourist visa for my parents: 1. 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 continued to live in US on F1 visa till 2021 (did not go back for stamp renewal). The appointments for such first-time B1/B2 applicants would be starting from September 2022. doddamani, No one knows. 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! Some of you would have scheduled US Visa interview appointments scheduled in India, due to the unprecedented COVID-19 Situation in India and across the globe, US State Department continues to give news alerts on their website, Twitter, emails, etc. Need to wait for summer. pic.twitter.com/BBv8LZT7oo. No change in the overall US consulates situation in India. When administrative processing is required, the timing will vary based on individual circumstances of each case. 100K H and L Visa Appointments to be released in October in India. Is that the same thing (my dropbox VAC would be Kochi)? New, Renewal? Nothing new. They will verify all the documents and then take the listed documents in the above checklist. Thanks. H1B Visa. Rohit, If you are eligible for dropbox, you cannot go for an interview as the system will not let you do that. It will change to issued. US Consulates in India continue to operate in very limited fashion and not open for regular operations yet. Even though the text says Schedule OFC Appointment, what they mean is the appointment for Dropbox to drop off your documents. In general, Dropbox stamping does not need Biometrics. How many times can I login and try to reschedule . 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. Next, you need to select the language of the interview that you plan to do if you have to go for an interview. Print your appointment letter and follow the instructions on it.Step 3 to specify Document., thats why ; message and requirements to be eligible for Dropbox stamping does need... 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