In this article, we will cover the step-by-step process for H1B visa stamping using dropbox or the interview waiver option. US Consulates to issue about 800K visas in India in next 12 months. I, with my two kids, qualify for the Interview waiver; we have been trying to get a Dropbox appointment for the last 12 weeks without success. Did you go for Visa appointment or Dropbox ? I tried selecting a different date in September or different Visa center and the same message shows up. H1B/H4 Visa Dropbox slots( No Questions only slot availability messages) 191 885 members, 1 347 online. Question 2: Was your prior visa annotated Clearance Received or Department Authorization?. 5. . Also, when you submit the DS-160 form, you will get a confirmation number. If you answered No to the above question 5, you would get the below question 6. 2. 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. After you submit the documents, you can check US Visa Status Online on the CEAC website. Going home to see the family is getting harder. are they still eligible for dropbox, pleaseeeeeee answer ?? I'm an Indian on H1B. Is there any specific timeslot in a day we have to look/login in CGIFederal site for appointment schedule ? For the H1B visa renewal does the 48 months eligibility still valid for an interview waiver? Has this happened in January when there were rising cases? what should I select for Did your most recent application result in you being issued the visa?. I am trying to book appointment for first time tourist visa for my parents: 1. Check timeline below for more info. Can someone please help I submitted in Dropbox chennai April 26 th and ceac status shown as application received till now and cgi federal website not showing passport is with us embassy earlier it use to show passport is with us embassy consulate Can someone please let me know Chennai consulate email Id if I can mail and ask them kindly help Im very much worried or any hotline to call ? what should I select for Did your most recent application result in you being issued the visa? This will be an yes right? A large batch of F1 student appointments will open later in May. The other one is for students applying for F1 Visas. Today the status changed from Application received to refused.. is this a 221 g? So I booked my dropbox h1b appointment at oct 2022 at hyderabad so can I dropoff my documents at chennai? My case was created on Oct 28. They will verify all the documents and then take the listed documents in the above checklist. As the F1 visas for spring are processeed, now they say that they will focus on the H1B, L1 and other petition based visas starting from February 2022. 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. There are no new restrictions or rules in place due to the new COVID variant Omicorn in India in context of US visa stamping appointments. The maximum slots will be given for Dropbox appointments. - 160. Many reached out to US TravelDocs team asking, if they can convert the in-person appointments to Dropbox. Our last stamping was done in India and Currently we have Canadian COPR which is yet to be activated. Any chance can I reschedule it? Appointment availability changes all the time as new slots open up, people cancel and reschedule their original appointments, and other circumstances occur, such as demand changes. Dropbox ? 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. US Embassy in India said they do not have any date in mind on when they will open fresh B1/B2 stamping slots. Its for H1B Visa stamping in India. Yes. Do you happen to know someone who got it done in the UAE recently? Same for me also I hope they extend the visa fee validity beyond 12 months. Below is the list of documents that need to be submitted for H1B Dropbox Submission during the appointment : You can carry either color printout or a black and white printout of your appointment letter/ confirmation page. US Consulates are set to release tens of thousands of F1 visa slots for Fall 2022 starting from mid-May stay tuned. The representative need to carry a photo id to submit documents. You can chose to attend the in-person interview, if you have it confirmed. Many applications also receive form 221g which can delay your passport. On Jan 11th, US Embassy said that they do not plan to open any more F1 visa stamping slots for in-person interview for the month of January. Below are the updates. The calendar app does not even open. Pankaj, You should reach out to consulate for the same. The amount shown will vary by country in local currency. After you make the payment and the receipt is activated, you need to enter the Machine Readable Visa(MRV) Fee payment receipt number. H1B Visa dropbox appointment availability times USA H1B Visa venkatbolla July 17, 2021, 6:15pm #1 Hello Everyone, Anyone able to book H1B dropbox appointment recently? We do not have the specifics on how they would implement this new interview waiver exception yet. Good news! Gauri, If he plans and keeps looking, he should be able to get a slot. When are the H1b dropbox dates expected to be released? Travel within USA: Why SHOULD you carry Passport, US Visa, I-94. The only way to find a suitable appointment is to keep checking. Do you know the estimate next available dates for H1B visa stamping (drop box) if i want to schedule? They are operating in limited fashion with few appointments. Looking for visa appointments for b1/b2 for my parents . Please continue to monitor https://t.co/NWWVNbHYHX for appointments as they open. There were no US visa refusals in any other visa class, since your recent H1B visa issuance. I dont know how to verify this. Is it true that one can login and reschedule only twice ? I am still waiting for my dependants approval (Wife and kid). But I have not received the Passport of our Daughter and not able to trace the same at the Bluedart Courier Website as well. Please advice. I filled and confirmed my DS-140 as A & B US LLP in the employer field for VISA stamping. (1/2). I have the same scenario, Does that mean its a yes for that answer? Fresh B1/B2 applicants slots to open soon for interviews from Sep 1st, 2022. 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. First, you need to select the visa type either Nonimmigrant or Immigrant. Am I eligible for interview waiver as my expired F1 visa stamp is more than 5 years old. OFC stands for Offsite Facilitation Center in the US Visa Appointments context. Hi. yes, you should go at the same time and date. We cant expedite/retrieve passport during this period, so make sure to drop off the passport only when youll be able to wait for full processing to be completed. I came to India in March for stamping and got stuck here. Will this be an issue? travel.state.gov site shows too much delay. Also, under the Petitioner section, you need to enter the USCIS approved H1B visa petition details including the H1B Case Receipt Number on the same page. Sanjay, 1, 2. US Consulates in India have extended the MRV fee payment validity until September 30th, 2023 (check this post above). There most recent Visa Fridays Q&A on July 15th, below is the summary of the responses from US Embassy, Visa Appointments are now open for all visa types, Only in-person appointments are eligible for Emergency, If you are dropbox eligible and still need an emergency appointment, you need to answer the question . Future F, M, and J appointment openings at the Embassy and Consulates will be for interviews taking place after Aug 14, so if you need to arrive at school by mid-Aug, book an appointment now! On Feb 18th, they updated during their Visa Fridays that they do not know when they will open first time B1/B2 Appointments. Or only H1B letters are necessary? Rohit, Usually for kids to apply for interview waiver, the parents both of them should have the visa. Things may change due to situations in the respective cities. Have a few questions from DS-160 perspective. Complete the Questionnaire Wizard you will find. The current wait time for Appointment dates for H1B stamping in India (All cities ) is insane, mostly Mid to Late 2023. They suggest keeping checking the CGI Federal website. It looks like in the below screenshot. Your spouse and kids will not be as they have not been to the US. 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. See below screenshot. Also, many are confused, about if they need a new H1B Visa stamp after changing employers, lets look at the details now. 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. saw date Oct 17 2022 but when trying to book it showed error.. Now I try to book I dont see any dates in 2022 are all slots for B1/B2 gone.. It looks like in the below screenshot. Any update on your situation, i also have a same situation. 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. Listen to this article. US Consulates in India processed about 130,000 Immigrant and Non-immigrant visas in February and March 2022. The next big batch of slots will come later part of November. can anyone help, going to agent will help? 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. To know more on this read What is Clearance Received or Department Authorization annotation? However, the drop box appointments we are getting are for Nov 2023. That is just few days after 6 months of drop box appointment date. I'm looking for options to score an appointment in Aug/Sep 2022 like trying other countries, following is what I know so far: * India ( Dates are in 2023 -> both dropbox & in-person) * Canada ( Dates are in 2023 -> in-person ) 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? Hi kumar. H-1B Visa Application Form DS-160. I have changed employer and continued to work here in usa. They continue to be operating in a limited fashion. For instance, the URLs would look like the below for India & Germany. i read that same visa class within 48 months of the prior visas expiration has been extended indefinitely ? But there are no Consular Appointments available and I keep seeing the error- No Appointments available. Anything to panic? The US Consulates have not opened fully for regular operations, they continue to operate in a very limited fashion with limited slots. Currently, they are processing interview waivers and limited in-person slots. I have seen only 2 week ends after that never seen any slots availability. We do not have any new updates on when they will get back to normal. For example, India, if you are applying from any consulate in India. No one knows. Rishi, This is accurate and in line with guidance given by the US Consulate head few weeks ago. did they ask additional documents? I also would like to understand the same. Hi Kumar, I am trying to look for visa dates in India for dropbox and it says No OFC dates available. For kids below 14 years to be eligible for dropbox, both parents need to have Visa stamped in their passport. There are bulk appointment slots opened for h1 for 2023 ( Jan onward) Please book. Since the H1B visa appointment availability is several months out in India, I am planning to come to Canada for availing drop box facility. You can start your DS 160 application and you're able to make an appointment before completing the application. When do they add new slots to the system? Ravi, It is not very common to attend interview twice. 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. See the below screenshot on how it looks. The same interview waiver option is available for H1B Visa renewal as well. Wow ! Step by Step Guide on How to apply for H1B Visa Renewal using Dropbox Option. My F1 visa was rejected once and aprroved in the second attempt. Select the Language of the Visa interview, Visa Category, and Visa Class. Just go ahead and schedule appointment in the portal whenever you find slots. Read these carefully. You probably need to carry all updated documents , otherwise you will get 221g. i cant see the us visa appointment date until i pay the fee at the US VISA APPOINTMENT CGI FEDERAL website. No changes in the US Consulates situation or the way they are operating in the last week or so. It looks like in the below screenshot. Regarding F1 visa stamping slots, there are fewer slots available. If anyone travels without planning and a confirmed slot, they say that applicants need to be prepared to stay for an extended period of time in India. They say some people cancel appointments and you may get lucky in rescheduling. 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. Hi, Please help me out with B1/B2 dropbox eligiblity, I have applied renewal for my old parents and paid MRV fee on August 23rd 2021. 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. They suggest emailing ahead of time with the specific appointment information and language requirements so that they can work it out. If you answered yes, you will be skipped directly to next question 7 below. They qualified for interview waiver and got drop box dates in Sep. No dates earlier than September for B1/B2 dropbox. Nikhil, You may need to update the DS-160 or create a new one with the new passport. Depending on the country, you will get the visa fee payment options. US Consulates said they will need 5 days to respond to such requests. You will be asked to select a location for the visa stamping or interview when you start the DS-160 form. See below official post on FB page. Yes, they have opened slots for first time B1/B2 applicants and started interview from September 1st week of 2022. 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. H1B/H4 Dropbox Slots: They say that these slots are pretty much full for the next few months. Hi, I am eligible for the interview waiver and have paid the MRV fee. In India for a family emergency (Mom's surgery) and cannot find any appointments for Dropbox at US consulates. Dropbox appointment available for New Delhi Vac for September 2022. thanks for the reply! Probably for Petition USCIS does not handle & special character. Thanks. There was a large batch of F1 visa student appointment slots that were opened over the weekend (May 15th). All they says is they will opened soon. When you go to collect your documents and passport, they will return everything and also issue a 221(g) Administrative Processing slip that gives instructions on the next steps. Below is the summary. No specific date or week was stated by them. Can we write to the embassy and check in any way possible? See the below screenshot. I am eligible for dropbox but I dont see any OFC appointments in Mumbai or other consulates. Check the previous week updates. You can read the below updates in the timeline for the most recent updates. Yes or No 2. Is this universal or a worst case scenario? They say they cannot share exact dates on when they will release dates for October to December. Currently, the policy expanding interview waiver eligibility is set to expire on December 31, 2021. First-time B1/B2 applicants can now book in-person appointments for interviews. Thanks! Raj, The irony is US Immigration software and processes are even worse when you apply for something with USCIS, and it not just the Dept of State website. 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? I am unable to schedule b2 visa appointment for my parents even after selecting 2025 jan dates, biometric appoitment is available but not for interview.. anybody in same situation or any luck with booking slots for the appoitment? Thats another confirmation that you are eligible for dropbox stamping, even if you have done a change of employer using an H1B transfer. May 18th, 2022: Below are the latest updates from the last two weeks, until today. Last petition expired in Jan 2021. I got email from us travel docs on 28 Dec 22 that i need to appear for Re-Interview at any working day. 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. Collect the required documents. How to check whether slots are open or not. Currently I have an approved H1B petition and preparing to book appointment. We found bulk slots open, but when trying to book the appointment it was always throwing error. Hi, I am in the US and got my H1b renewal approved (I-797). June 13th, 2022: Below are the latest updates from June 1st, 2022 until now. - YouTube 0:00 / 10:05 H1B Dropbox appointment 2022 - Tricks and Tips | Got mine easily . All you need to do is take your passport and go to consulate on any day before 10 AM. There are two sets of documents they suggest. My document dropbox appointment is on 20th Oct 22. I do see some dates open in Nov , Dec of 2022 and from Jan 2023. I am open to travel to nearby counties that allow TCNs, Trying to get back to my kids in the US. If any doubt, reach out to them or consulate directly. Please advise. If you did not get a slot, you can raise an Emergency Appointment request. Please share if anyone has had this experience. I am in the same boat. Also there are several ongoing changes to the DropBox process which we need to be aware of. Question 5: Was your most recent U.S. visa issued after January 1, 2008? To make an H1B Dropbox appointment, simply follow the steps below: Complete Form DS-160. Not all visa applications can be completed on the day of the interview; please read the information below for more details. Book now in time for holiday travel. Ashish, You can get the stamping done 90 days before from the start date on the petition. Actually, most of the new ones are not placeholders as per their guidance. Stay positive. You will need to click on the option that says Add by Name as it looks like in the below screenshot. I also got OFC and Consular appointment only even though I am eligible for Dropbox. Locking out for 72 hours if the portal *thinks* the user is a bot 3. See the below screenshot from US Embassy website and the. Kanika, It is everyones problem, you need to login and check. Many assume that they may not be eligible for H1B Visa using the dropbox option. 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). Thanks. Will i be eligible for Drop Box? The consulates have not done any drastic changes due to the increase in cases in India with the new Omicron variant spread, except closing the F1 slots for Spring 2022. The reality is that the employer name on US Visa is only an annotation added for reference of the CBP officer. 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). Earlier in March, as part of the Visa Fridays Q&A, US Embassy stated the below on. 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. Have been trying since last 1 week. The documents can be submitted by a representative on the appointment date and time. At some sites its mentioned its till end of 2022 only but some sites say otherwise. did you get the visa stamped and how long did it take to get the passport? Submit the form and print the confirmation page. 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. They filed the H1B visa (cap exempt) and it got approved. But I dont want to cancel this hard earned appointment. Rishi, Yes, they can apply for interview waiver and apply for renewal now. You can read the below updates for previous guidance. You can check your U.S. Visa Dropbox eligibility by using the app. Below is the sample for India. US Visa Dropbox / Renewal VAC vs. IW Confusion, New Change, at Sample US Visa Dropbox Confirmation Letter India, Employment Verification or Confirmation Letter, Can Drop off US Visa Dropbox Documents at any Location now, Why CEAC website shows Refused Status for US Visa, When to get H1B stamping after approval of petition, What is 221g ? Only limited B1/B2 dropbox is processed at the moment. But, if they have requested for it, you need to honor it and go there. Just note that youll need to leave us your passport for up to 3-4 weeks while the application is being processed. There are several country options available in the app at the moment, respectively Mexico, Australia, China, and India. I have a previous H4 visa stamped in India and expired. This is same problem for everyone. 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. 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. It looks like in the below screenshot. My last H1B visa expired in Jan 2018 (more than 48 months). Response: Check your previously issued US Visa annotations section. They did not mention the exact dates or times, when the additional 20,000 slots would be released. Due to a major backlog, travel agents are reporting a waiting . What is the usual processing time for new B1/B2 visas? I wanted to know can I submit my documents Mumbai VAC or do I need to submit it in Chennai VAC only? US Consulates to release 100K Appointments for H/L visa dropbox applicants for 2023. Got married in 2019. Here are the key updates: They repeated what was said in the previous weeks updates. Lets look at the eligibility requirements first in the context of an H1B visa. H1B Visa Dropbox Process Step by Step Guide, Guide to Apply for Emergency Appointment in India. Since the case was created on Oct 28, do you think this information must have already been fed into the system? I've booked an appointment in Abu Dhabi and it mentions that you need to show your UAE resident visa. more than 300 days for interview waiver appointment in Chennai. Still no date on when they will resume fresh B1/B2. 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. You need to click the Continue button at the bottom of the message to proceed with your application. But, the same country requirement was removed in 2021 due to the pandemic situation as consulates were not fully operational. ), Question about h1b unemployment days after layoff. They say that they open appointments on a rolling basis. Hi, My son is eligible for drop box. Hi Sir I have a question regarding H1B stamping for Dropbox. I was issued an F1 visa in the past with no issues. As there are no drop box interviews available, can he choose to appear for interview instead, as there are appointments available. The below is not relevant until the end of 2022. You can try Brazil Someone shared their experience in this sub, Thank you, yea I just checked it out. They say they are trying to incrase the capacity, but say to expect significant wait times for quite some time. Stay tuned for updates. I was wondering if there is any possibility that embassy will cancel appointment due to rising covid cases? No, there is no refund as such. You can check full requirements at, Also, in the past, during the pandemic in 2021, they extended. You can check the timeline section to get detailed links and, official sources, and news screenshots in the next section. The trick to cancellation is to find an open slot. They are doing this considering the COVID situation in India. (even though I was waived for interview) 1) How long is it taking for passport return after in person interview in Hyd? US Embassy Confirmed on May 18th that they opened slots for June and the first half of July for F, M and J visa applicants. H1B Visa 2023 Tracker US Visa Stamping Trackers US Visa Appointments USCIS Processing Times Visa Approvals Rates Login What's New on VisaGrader? December 28th, 2021: Below are the latest updates from today. February 28th, 2022: Below are the latest updates from February until today. its been more than 48 months, near to 5.5 years? 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. 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. It says that the proclamation is in effect, so they cannot process and need more information. People will be removed whoever posts any messages other than slots and will not be added back. Can I submit and pick up passports on behalf of dependents or do all have to to go along? Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Select the best city that you can think of where you would go for stamping. 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