Good luck to you. No specific date or week was stated by them. Student Appointments for Fall 2022 will be opened later in the spring. yes, you should go at the same time and date. I need my visa renewed and was planning to get my visa stamped during my upcoming trip to India in November. US Embassy updated that as mentioned in Facebook live previously, they released 100,000 H and L Visa appointments and thousands have booked appointments. Today the status changed from Application received to refused.. is this a 221 g? This shows that the U.S. remains the most sought-after country for higher education. Also, they do not plan to cancel existing appointments. My last H1B visa expired in Jan 2018 (more than 48 months). I just renewed my h1b with my current employer. The U.S. Mission in India has issued a record-breaking 82,000 #studentvisas in 2022 to date, higher than any other country. Check. So hopefully by that time slots will open? There is no change in the situation in terms of how consulates operate. Is there a probability that we can get an earlier appointment or this is likely to be the first avaialble slot, Also, is there any other way through which we can extend her existing L2 visa. its been more than 48 months, near to 5.5 years? All they ask for are questions about your visa expiration date and general criteria. You also do not need to make any appointment. Please continue to monitor https://t.co/NWWVNbHYHX for appointments as they open. From the article you linked, it is clear that the H category visa is no longer bound by the 48 month rule. US Consulates continue to be operating in a limited fashion as in the previous month. US Embassy opened a lot of appointments on September 27th, 2022 for all visa categories. Pranay, It is the case for everyone. Any idea when future F1 appointments will be opened? After you book the dates, you will be navigated further to print the H1B Dropbox Appointment Confirmation Letter. The F1 stamp in my passport expired in 2017. H1B/H4 Dropbox Slots: They say that these slots are pretty much full for the next few months. January 1st, 2022 : Below are the latest updates from today. Im in the same situation. They also said they cannot guarantee getting a slot. Step by Step H1B Dropbox Process: Eligibility, Documents, Change of Employer. 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 can read the below updates in the timeline for the most recent updates. Dropbox ? For kids below 14 years to be eligible for dropbox, both parents need to have Visa stamped in their passport. If any doubt, reach out to them or consulate directly. US Embassy had Visa Fridays Q&A session on Jan 13th, 2022. December 27th, 2021: Below are the latest updates from the recent week. 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. (2/3). You will get an option to specify the Document Delivery Option if you would pick up or choose the premium delivery option. But, it is just general information for your background. They say they are trying to incrase the capacity, but say to expect significant wait times for quite some time. Can you pls tell me what did you do ? H1 H4 Dropbox appointment . I was looking for slots and did the questionnaire, I was eligible for interview waiver. Could some one please confirm that the Daughter Passport will be Hold at the Kolkata Consulate Office and will be sent back after the In-Person Interview scheduled on 19th September. In general, Dropbox stamping does not need Biometrics. See the below tweet from US Embassy. Due to pandemic he could not visit india . They filed the H1B visa (cap exempt) and it got approved. Thank you. All they says is they will opened soon. You cannot schedule your visa appointments without first completing the form. No, there is no refund as such. Hi, Has anyone had a Dropbox CoS L1B to H1B appointment after 4 pm, like 4.45 pm? No new updates on the regular visa operations situation in India, they continue to be like in previous weeks. @Evening-Calm-09 Could you please share the telegram group for the same, been searching for slots info. V, They can file an extension when closer to the expiration. Here are the key updates: They repeated what was said in the previous weeks updates. But my approved petition (I-797) has A B US LLP. In this article, we will cover the step-by-step process for H1B visa stamping using dropbox or the interview waiver option. Sam, Yes, you maybe eligible for it, if you meet all other conditions. If you do not have any annotations in the visa stamp such as Clearance Received or Department Authorization, you would answer No. They said in the next few weeks, just wait and keep checking. When I booked my first dropbox appointment I got it for Sept 10th, but thanks for telegram groups i was able to reschedule it 4 times and finally got Jun 25th slot at Delhi consulate. May 23rd, 2022: Below are the latest updates from the previous week, until today. It is not relevant until the end of 2022. It seems like they have been granting non-immigrant tourist visa appointments in recent weeks ( with constantly shifting # of calendar days to get an appointment) but yet this article states that they will not resume accepting those appointments until September of this year Can you please clarify? Iam in h1b. Below is the summary of the key updates from them. You can chose to attend the in-person interview, if you have it confirmed. We are now ready to pay the fees again and book an early appointment but cannot lose the current one and we have. Select the country and state of residence, You will get an option to select the country or state of your residence. I added spouse and kids as a dependent as well, they never have any US visa nor any rejection. If I select no, it is asking to go for separate appointments for the kid. Are you looking for any specific location. Thoushif, The payments must be valid, yes, you can schedule, if you can find a slot. H and L Visas Dropbox Slots fully booked for Summer, There are many more updates, read complete details at, Watch the Official Video Recording of the same below. Experience 6: H1B Visa with Dropbox Appointment and NIE at New Delhi. Also, in general, they do not plan to cancel appointments, if there is no specific local guidance or restriction. Having the previous company name is the cause of the confusion. 1. Lack of slots availability 2. ), Question about h1b unemployment days after layoff. This screen is one of the most confusing parts for many. Visit this website, register yourself and schedule your interview. Currently we have April 2023 appointment which was last chance to book in the 5 th attempt. After getting stamp and come back then again extension in 2-3 years . Now he want to visit india for visa stamping for the first time.can he get appointments? Luckily, on one. First Timer B1/B2 Slots: They said they will open first-timer B1/B2 Slots as soon as possible. So do not be confused. Only limited B1/B2 dropbox is processed at the moment. more than 300 days for interview waiver appointment in Chennai. Check the estimated wait time for a nonimmigrant visa interview appointment at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate. You will receive the submission letter containing the H1B Dropbox document checklist if you have qualified. Have a few questions from DS-160 perspective. It may sometimes not allow some character, use something that is close to that or use another character or words. There was an outage as well for the appointment booking website due to high traffic over the weekend. Im so confused. Book now in time for holiday travel. The visa status on the CEAC website will continue to show status as Administrative Processing or Refused. You must have visited USA previously on valid H1b visa and wish to apply for the same. Will this be an issue? , One of my friends recently went for hai fathers surgery. You will need to click on the option that says Add by Name as it looks like in the below screenshot. I was able to get their B1/B2 Dropbox slot for sep 2022. 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. This is for Mumbai consulate. 3) 2 years have passed, since I submitted the documents during the H1B process, most of them might have expired, due to the validity clause on the document. US consulate in India has made the dropbox appointment mandatory starting Sep 1, 2019. On Feb 18th, they updated during their Visa Fridays that they do not know when they will open first time B1/B2 Appointments. US Embassy India has given official guidance as FAQ on their website regarding converting in-person to dropbox. Many applications also receive form 221g which can delay your passport. 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. See the below screenshots. Dropbox ? pic.twitter.com/BBv8LZT7oo. US Consulates to issue about 800K visas in India in next 12 months. On Jan 1st, 2022, CGI Federal/UStravelDocs website got updated with new questions that implements the new interview waiver rule. Please let me know if you have any update on this. Hi kumar. 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. Those logistics might be hard to figure out, yea I checked it out and was stuck at the payment stage, will see if there are any Agents that can help with the payment. Check the previous weeks update. June 28th, 2022: Below are the latest updates from the previous two weeks until now. Thank you! DS-160 form is a very lengthy form and asks for a lot of information. 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. Visa Interview ? US Consulates continue to be operating in a limited fashion, with no changes in the overall situation. Fresh B1/B2 applicants slots to open soon for interviews from Sep 1st, 2022. Lets look at the eligibility requirements first in the context of an H1B visa. They are still operating in a limited fashion with limited appointments. There is no change in the guidance. US Consulates and Embassy continue to be in limited operations status and there is no estimated time when they will start operating with full capacity. Check below screenshot. If so should I dropoff my documents at the same time as given in the appointment at chennai or should I dropoff a little earlier? September 29th, 2022: US Consulates organized a Facebook Live today with Mr. Don Heflin. Does anyone know if I can update the I-797 Approval Notice Number after scheduling a drop-box appointment? Please attend the NVC-scheduled appointment in order to avoid delays in processing your case. Travel within USA: Why SHOULD you carry Passport, US Visa, I-94. Did you go for Visa appointment or Dropbox ? We are traveling to India on 6-Aug-22 as I have a US visa drop box appointment on 10-Aug-22. Is that the same thing (my dropbox VAC would be Kochi)? See below screenshot of the response. They said that during the first week of January 2023, they released over 200,000 B1/B2 appointments. Yes, they are the most available slots. First-time B1/B2 applicants can now book in-person appointments for interviews. Need to somehow expand capacity and ensure more dropbox appointments are available. The city you select here does not really matter. Are dependent also eligible for drop box? As per them, they suggest not to cancel an in-person appointment. I (Malaysian citizen) just checked time slots for H1B stamping today, the earliest for in-person is July 29th. You need to answer them correctly based on your situation. Eligibility criteria says person should have done visa stamping before.. Gauri, No, he should have got F1 visa to go to the US right, that would help him with interview waiver. Even though the text says Schedule OFC Appointment, what they mean is the appointment for Dropbox to drop off your documents. The US consulate in India requires a dropbox appointment to drop off your documents. You can check the official updates reference links in the below timelines. They have not given a specific date. Additional instructions like parking and other location-specific info would be listed on the confirmation letter. I cant renew those passports in USA as only 5 business days left for my travel, but I can do in Tatkal renewal in India after I get visa stamping and before coming back to USA. It looks like in the below screenshot. One is the H1B and L1 Visas on a dropbox basis. 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. They suggest to attend the interview, if they have a slot confirmed. No new updates from last week. See below post, US Embassy had Visa Fridays on October 6th, 2022. There is no guarantee that you will get the slot as it is on a case by case basis. It looks like in the below screenshot. 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. 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). Please share if anyone has had this experience. It looks like in the below screenshot. when they do is it also available for reschedule ? The below two questions do not appear now after the new interview waiver option for certain new H1B Visa applicants. This new option is valid until the end of 2022 ( Dec 31st, 2022). See the below screenshot. US Embassy had Visa Fridays Q&A on December 2nd, below are the updates from the same session. If so, whats the point of dropbox if the delay is almost as consulate interview and if not, how to check for approximate available dates. Verify the details and click on continue. We need to wait and see for official update on this. For background, you can read How to apply for a US Visa for general guidance on the US Visa stamping process. It is better to carry the required documents, than scramble for the same in last minute. Question 2: Was your prior visa annotated Clearance Received or Department Authorization?. You can collect your passport or it will be delivered to your address if you have picked that option. No changes in the US Consulates situation or the way they are operating in the last week or so. Is it true that one can login and reschedule only twice ? For now, the below Question 1 is not relevant until the end of 2022. No date was mentioned when they will open. 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. If it is an emergency, you can request for an Emergency appointment by giving justification. Home / Entering the U.S. / Fianc (e) / Scheduling an Appointment Scheduling an Appointment Appointment Checklist Visa Approval Visa Refusal Most immigrant Visa applicants are scheduled for their interview by the National Visa Center (NVC). The first page would have your details, Appointment details, Document delivery or pickup info, fee information, and DS-160 details. You need to select the option that says H-1B Temporary worker in specialty occupation and then click on continue at the bottom. My offer letter has employer name as A & B US LLP. Below is the previous question that had H1B in the question. US Bans Travelers from India Exceptions List, NIE Details, 17 NIE Experiences at US Consulate India Letter Format, Travel, 16 US Critical Infrastructure Sectors eligible for NIE, US Consulate Chennai Guidance Can you apply for NIE, while in US, New US Visa Interview Waiver Provisions 2022, US Consulate India News Alerts COVID-19, US Visa Stamping Experiences section with L1 experiences, What is 221g ? For first-time refused F1 applicants, they said that they will open visa appointment slots toward the end of the season. 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. I came to India in March for stamping and got stuck here. (Yes/no), My Kid is 5 years old, and he has visa stamped on his passport twice in the past. Regular operations are not yet open. All you need to do is maintain Status. Can I still do it as my previous DS160 is expired? Use Online Appointment System at the ustraveldocs website to set up an appointment with the US embassy or consulate where you will be applying for your H1 visa. The screenshot sharing platform helps to check the availability of US visa slots in India. See below official post on FB page. The amount shown will vary by country in local currency. If you are called up to attend graduation for F1 students, you can raise an Emergency appointment. 82K F1 Visas were issued in India this summer and highest ever from India.. F1 Slots for Spring 2023 to open in mid-Oct and mid to late November. The originals can be verified as needed by them when they take copies. The would be the actual name of the country which you were applying for a visa from. When you apply for a US Visa renewal and you meet certain criteria, you can get it stamped in your passport without attending an in-person visa interview. To avoid issues, get yours and your wifes dropbox stamping done and then apply for your sons dropbox. 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. As of January 2023, you can apply for H1B visa stamping for both in-person and interview waiver. For permanent address, I intend to give the Indian address on my passport and temporary/current address the US residence. 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. Status Difference. 2nd stamping (Dropbox), Toronto. Also for all supporting documents, carry originals and copies of the same. RedBus2US.com 2010 - 2023, All Rights Reserved. 100K H and L Visa Appointments to be released in October in India. It is difficult for Jul/Aug, as per them they can only open some in Sep. No new changes in the US Consulates situation in India. No changes to the vaccination requirements, you still need to be fully vaccinated. Also, they extended the 48 months dropbox rule indefinitely. Vicky, it is a common issue. On this page, we track all updates from official and unofficial sources, including users feedback and experiences. Thanks Kumar. We strongly recommend keeping a buffer of at least 3 weeks after dropping your application as you can be called for an interview. The only way to find a suitable appointment is to keep checking. Try it out and system will tell. you are applying for renewal of a tourist visa within 48 months of it expiring), appointments are available between September and December. What was your experience ? So unless something changes, that's realistically the earliest date when you could go Aug 20, 2021 1 Microsoft plz8 Its a shitshow currently for H1 stampings. 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. what should I select for Did your most recent application result in you being issued the visa?. 6-8 months for Extension when travel for 2 weeks vacation we have to spend the time on the stamping . The calendar app does not even open. Raj, There is no way to escalate. Consulates in India continue to release very few interview waiver slots and they fill out quickly as per them. Please press the Back button and choose a new OFC appointment Date.. There are limited slots that are open for in-person and they fill quickly. Archana, No one knows. On what basis he will be eligible for interview waiver/ Dropbox? View in Telegram. Check full details at New US Visa Interview Waiver Provisions 2022. I wish some day they get better. Also, could you please share the details of the telegram group? (1/2). Thanks, Hi, My wife had a L2 visa expiring in Feb 2023 based on my previous L1B visa I recently switched from L1B to L1A and now we are trying to apply for a fresh L2 visa for my wife from India. Anyone with same H-1b Visa Stamping - Admin Processing Inquiry. Hi Im applying for a new h1b through interview waiver.I would like to get my spouse on h4.My spouse has had rejection in the past but no rejection since last visa.Will she be eligible for waiver ?can I book in same appointment ? I got my H1b visa approved in USA in 2022. They said it can take anywhere from 10 to 30 days to get a passport with a US visa after the submission of documents for B1/B2 renewal. They are operating in limited fashion with few appointments. Thats another confirmation that you are eligible for dropbox stamping, even if you have done a change of employer using an H1B transfer. They plan to be at full capacity before September 2023. The other one is for students applying for F1 Visas. The form must be completed by providing answers to every required item. Check US Consulates contact info. No changes in terms of consulates operation status. This is for Mumbai consulate. It looks like the below screenshot. 4. I paid the combined fees through NEFT in one transaction. US Embassy in India gave official update indicating that they would release additional 20,000 slots for interview waiver (dropbox) based on the new rule. Chand, First you need to be clear on what company you want to work with using the new visa that they will issue using dropbox. Hi, My son is eligible for drop box. Will the slots open up? Change US Consulate interview location on DS-160 after Submission? DO NOT cancel appointment or restart the process. The first step to applying for H1B stamping using the interview waiver or dropbox option is to ensure you meet all the general required criteria for a typical interview waiver or dropbox. The below screenshots highlight the changes. 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. Also, they said you cannot get the passport back during these 3 to 4 weeks period if you really want to for any reason. Just note that youll need to leave us your passport for up to 3-4 weeks while the application is being processed. The US Dept of State announced that they are extending the interview waiver option until Dec 31st, 2023. As there are no drop box interviews available, can he choose to appear for interview instead, as there are appointments available. If you have answered the wizard questions as mentioned above and you are eligible, you will get a confirmation saying that you are eligible for Interview Wavier or Dropbox. 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? Bala, Many of them booked around July, August time frame when they release lot of B2 slots. 2. In India, they have changed the dropbox submission process allowing any of the consulates or VAC locations to accept the dropbox submission. This has come when there are scores of eligible visa applicants hesitating to travel to India for a lack of available appointments. Yes. All you need to do is take your passport and go to consulate on any day before 10 AM. If you want to travel to the UK in time for the summer, you may have to apply for a priority visa. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Keerthana, You both have to be eligible for dropbox as well to go with him. H1B Visa 2023 Tracker US Visa Stamping Trackers US Visa Appointments USCIS Processing Times Visa Approvals Rates Login What's New on VisaGrader? November 8th, 2022: US Embassy had Visa Fridays Q&A last week, below are the key updates from the same, including regular updates. They said that they canceled all previous B1/B2 placeholder appointments that users had until now. Will I be eligible if I meet all above mentioned criteria but applied under consular processing? Are slots not open or they are already taken? It clearly tells that the applicant has to attend the interview. This is Mihir having H1B Visa approved and working in USA now. But I have not received the Passport of our Daughter and not able to trace the same at the Bluedart Courier Website as well. Process, How long to Resolve, Delay, Issues, FAQs. Usually, the Consulate would ask you to appear in person on any day by visiting the consulate at a certain time. Below are the updates. Due to the pandemic, there may be additional checks in place and health checks, so be prepared. It will show the status of your passport is ready for pickup, and also once you collected your passport. Thanks Kumar and I agree, I was just venting out. If you are eligible for the H1B Dropbox waiver, you can follow the steps given below to schedule an appointment to drop off your passport, along with all the necessary H1B visa renewal documentation. No changes in the overall US Consulates situation in India, they are still operating in a limited fashion. During the first allocation, i was with a different employer. Yes, slots are opening on a rolling basis for B1/B2 now. US Consulates are giving 221(g) Administrative Processing slip for pending visa processing applications or if someone does not fall under NIE. November 2nd, 2022: Below are the key updates from last week until now. See below screenshot and check. (3/3), Please note, however, that the rescission of the previous Presidential Proclamation restricting travel from India does not necessarily mean that a U.S. Embassy or Consulate is able to immediately schedule all affected applicants for visa processing. You can check the timeline section to get detailed links and, official sources, and news screenshots in the next section. Response: If you did not lose your previous US visa from the past, you would answer No. All the below are current and effective. No more placeholders slots, you can book appointments far beyond 6 months up to 1.5 years and use the same. They are doing this considering the COVID situation in India. Now I have Employment verification letter from Company A (India location) and Offer letter from Company A (US location) . The list of documents to be carried will be given on the rest of the pages by Visa type. do we know when they will release next slot of B2 appointments? thanks. I am still waiting for my dependants approval (Wife and kid). Thank you! See the below screenshot and links for the official update. Pay the H1B visa application fees. 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 know this is a million dollar question but did anyone have any luck for any slots opening till this Dec 2022 ? This is not new, all you need to know is to factor in 4 weeks time to be safe when you arrive in India for Dropbox stamping. Not easy to get a date. Also, when you submit the DS-160 form, you will get a confirmation number. 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