You can try Brazil Someone shared their experience in this sub, Thank you, yea I just checked it out. There were no US visa refusals in any other visa class, since your recent H1B visa issuance. Lack of slots availability 2. Sandeep, We have very less data points as it is very new. The above was confirmed by our user community. 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. Hi Kumar my son trying for Dropbox appointment slot for H1B visa stamping. Limited Availability of Slots : They continue to say that the slots are limited and they fill quickly. I filled and confirmed my DS-140 as A & B US LLP in the employer field for VISA stamping. The only way to find a suitable appointment is to keep checking. Question 2 : Was your prior H1B visa (temporary occupation, temporary worker or trainee) annotated Clearance Received or Department Authorization?. The calendar app does not even open. The U.S. Mission in India has issued a record-breaking 82,000 #studentvisas in 2022 to date, higher than any other country. I am looking for a dropbox date on June/July 2023. thanks. doddamani, No one knows. They also said they cannot guarantee getting a slot. Today the status changed from Application received to refused.. is this a 221 g? I have submitted my USA B2 visa application.. Its for H1B Visa stamping in India. Check timeline below for more info. This will reduce and some hassle and we may see more people traveling to India. H1B Visa 2023 Tracker US Visa Stamping Trackers US Visa Appointments USCIS Processing Times Visa Approvals Rates Login What's New on VisaGrader? Sanjay, 1, 2. Shall I provide those new valid documents in case VO requires it during the interview or do I need to re-upload the documents somewhere before the interview happens? But, it is just general information for your background. 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. How many times can I login and try to reschedule . Today even on the OFC appointments page it is saying There are currently no appointments available. You will need to click on the option that says Add by Name as it looks like in the below screenshot. Libin, There is no pattern as such. If they do cancel, they will inform the applicants affected. I'm wondering how hard has it been lately and how long is it taking to get a Dropbox appointment in India. 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. Iam in h1b. Below is a short summary of all updates from the US Consulates and Embassy in India from December 2021 until January 17th, 2023. Best is to split, get the parents appointments done and approved, then apply for kids. Just note that youll need to leave us your passport for up to 3-4 weeks while the application is being processed. Visit this website, register yourself and schedule your interview. Do not be worried or confused, if you see this. Any help would be highly appreciated. On this page, we track all updates from official and unofficial sources, including users feedback and experiences. As long as you satisfy all the general eligibility criteria for H1B Visa Dropbox, as listed in the above section, you are eligible for H1B visa stamping using the dropbox option. This option to add your dependents as applicable, if you are taking your H4 Dependents (spouse and children) for visa stamping along with you. So, you would answer based on most recent one, which is from 2022 and approved. Due to the pandemic, there may be additional checks in place and health checks, so be prepared. I have changed employer and continued to work here in usa. 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. Next, you need to select the language of the interview that you plan to do if you have to go for an interview. You just need to carry your both passport. July 26th, 2022: Below are the latest updates from the beginning of July until now. I have seen slots for October 2022 at Delhi about a week back. Thanks. Consider that H1 visa Dropbox appointment booked along with H4 (spouse and kid). I have been looking for Visa Dropbox slots for almost 2 months now with no luck. Does anyone know what are the approximate dates available for dropbox? Can this be renewed now? Thank you! The US consulate in India requires a dropbox appointment to drop off your documents. Any update on your situation, i also have a same situation. If you are called up to attend graduation for F1 students, you can raise an Emergency appointment. Also, the next question has slightly been modified to fit in the new interview waiver option for certain new H1B visa applicants. Weve opened a number of B1/B2 interview waiver appointments for the coming month in Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai. Also there might be risk of RFE going to middle east for stamping* Jamaica ( Couldn't find any dates for appointment )* Dominique ( Stopped non-immigration visa appointments), The other countries on my radar are:* Nepal* Malaysia, * South KoreaBut I could hardly find any info on the feasibility and availability of non-immigration (H1B) appointment dates for Indians in these countries, Does anyone has experience of getting Visa stamping done/have insights into* Getting Visa appointment in other nations (outside India esp Malaysia/Mexico/Nepal) for H1B in 2022* If you know of any other means to get slots in India ( ex: using reliable agents; NOTE: I reached out to few and they confirmed the no slots in 2022 but said they can monitor openings from cancellation to immediately book the slot )* If you had experience in getting emergency Visa appointment with Family Emergency successfully ( ex: serious illness/surgery ) in India or other countries (Malaysia/Mexico/Canada/Nepal), I'm on the following telegram groups monitoring for visa slots:* H1B/H4 Visa Dropbox slots* H1B/H4 Regular visa slots. 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. Have not traveled since got the H1. May 30th, 2022: Below are the latest updates from the previous week, until today. Consulates in India continue to release very few interview waiver slots and they fill out quickly as per them. Please advice. Vicky, it is a common issue. You need to select the option Employment-based visas option and click on continue. Till was time the slots are booked already and when we can expect new slots open? Your H1B Visa should be valid or have expired within the last 12 months. RedBus2US.com 2010 - 2023, All Rights Reserved. You can check complete details about this change at US Visa Dropbox / Renewal VAC vs. IW Confusion, New Change. Still, all the US Consulates in India continue to be operating in a limited fashion as in previous weeks. 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. On what basis he will be eligible for interview waiver/ Dropbox? 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. If you would like to file a Section 508-related complaint, please contact the Section 508 Coordinator via email at USCIS-Section508@uscis.dhs.gov. Please share if anyone has had this experience. List of corporate visa sponsors (with links! Luckily after lot of try today, i got OFC ( i believe this is biometric/Fingerprinting appointment in chennai location) and consular appointment on further date, i got in MUmbai consulate. They are usually tweets or website updates from the US Consulate/ US Embassy. Usually, the Consulate would ask you to appear in person on any day by visiting the consulate at a certain time. Does this mean the answer is yes to the question? I had the exact same experience @Sumiran. No change in US Consulates operation status, they all are processing in limited fashion as like in before weeks. . Thank you for providing timely updates on all visa types. , One of my friends recently went for hai fathers surgery. Could you please list all documents you sent to them for Dropbox renewal? Currently, the policy expanding interview waiver eligibility is set to expire on December 31, 2021. Gauri, If he plans and keeps looking, he should be able to get a slot. Anything to panic? They will start interviewing these applicants after the student visa season ( Aug, Sep 2022). US Embassy in India had Visa Friday Q&A Session on July 29th, 2022. After getting stamp and come back then again extension in 2-3 years . Below is the summary. But I have not received the Passport of our Daughter and not able to trace the same at the Bluedart Courier Website as well. I cant seem to find a single date across any of the 5 locations. They said in the next few weeks, just wait and keep checking. Response : You should answer Yes only if your visa is still valid. They say that H1B and L visas are treated the same in their system, with exception of Blanket L visas processed only at Chennai. In the next step, you will be asked a few questions related to H1B Visa Stamping status to check, if you are eligible for dropbox or not. See the above timeline in article for the most recent update. See the below screenshot from US Embassy website and the. You can watch YouTube Video on where & how to check for US Consulates openings, wait times. Thank You Mr.Kumar for your prompt reply! I tried selecting a different date in September or different Visa center and the same message shows up. And my spouse too, with H4? I have an approval and since I meet the eligibility for drop box do I still need to go for an interview? Is there a need to take photos also or will it be taken on the spot at the dropbox center? Why US Visa Status on CEAC says Refused for 221g ? Do you guys know what is the tentative dates available for dropbox? Last petition expired in Jan 2021. First, you need to select the visa type either Nonimmigrant or Immigrant. Ashish, You can get the stamping done 90 days before from the start date on the petition. After you complete the DS-160 form, you need to create a new user profile on CGI Federal Website and complete basic information about yourself. This is for Mumbai consulate. During week of Feb 10th, Indian Govt announced that for travelers arriving in India from Feb 14th onwards there is no need for RT-PCR test, if you are fully vaccinated. Yes, you should be as this is the provision until end of this year. Many assume that they may not be eligible for H1B Visa using the dropbox option. Check complete details on the interview waiver and extension of dropbox at article : We are yet to get more deails from USTravelDocs ( CGI Federal ) and US Embassy in India on how they will implement the new Interview Waiver option for certain H1B, H4, Others . Check US Consulates contact info. Going home to see the family is getting harder. Its really frustrating. Visa Interview ? In the past, this question used to have an H1B visa in the question. In the past, the above question used to have the question specific to H1B as in the below screenshot and question. Dropbox OFC appointment dates Over 1M Trackitt Users Coronavirus (COVID-19): What You Need to Know Before You Travel Read More Toggle navigation Trackers USA Employment Based Trackers USA Family Based Trackers Canada Immigration Trackers UK Immigration Trackers Australia Immigration Trackers Forums USA Employment Based Forums Complete the Questionnaire Wizard you will find. How about my wife and son, will they be eligible for drop box? In 2021 Jan, her H4 visa got converted to H1B using Change of Status and she changed the employer in 2021 September. No one knows. Vedant, Yes, you cannot see. 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. Experience 6: H1B Visa with Dropbox Appointment and NIE at New Delhi. In general, Dropbox stamping does not need Biometrics. I (Malaysian citizen) just checked time slots for H1B stamping today, the earliest for in-person is July 29th. No changes in the overall US Consulates situation in India, they are still operating in a limited fashion. You need to select the right country or country and state combination as per your residence and click on continue. 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). Check H1B Dropbox Requirements. US Embassy Updated on June 9th, 2022 that for Dropbox Stamping submissions, it can take anywhere from 3 to 4 weeks for the processing and they cannot expedite the processing of the same. You can check. Also, they said you cannot get the passport back during these 3 to 4 weeks period if you really want to for any reason. The scheduling page is showing no appointments available for any of the VACs. 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. January 11th, 2022: Below are the latest updates from the last 10 days until today. He is planning to visit in the year end may be November December . Yes or No 2. 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? US Consulates in India continue to operate in very limited fashion and not open for regular operations yet. You must have visited USA previously on valid H1b visa and wish to apply for the same. You will need to schedule an appointment to visit the Document Drop-Off locations to submit your documents but do not need to schedule a visa interview at the U.S. Embassy/Consulate.. Hi! US Embassy updated on Jun 24th saying that they opened more F1 Slots for students planning to be in the US by mid-August. 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. After you book the dates, you will be navigated further to print the H1B Dropbox Appointment Confirmation Letter. 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. Will the slots open up? See the below screenshot. In absence of available appointments can I mail in my H1B renewal application? Abhi, They come and go very fast, hard to know. They did confirm that renewals for B1/B2 slots are opened on a rolling basis. F Khan, Well, it is likely. Dear Mr Kumar , You have been very helpful to everyone . Question 1: Do you have a previous U.S. visa in any visa class issued?. Is there any way we can see if early slots are available. Many of our readers in our. Due to the overwhelming demand, there are a limited number of daily interview waiver appointments, and they generally fill shortly after they become available. To make an H1B Dropbox appointment, simply follow the steps below: Complete Form DS-160. The next question has also changed to reflect the new H1B dropbox option for certain new applicants. Dropbox facility is available till 31st Dec 2022 only . Is this because all appointments until mid-July are filled? The only way to check is to check using the questionnaire. Travel within USA: Why SHOULD you carry Passport, US Visa, I-94. See below screenshot of the response. All the below are current and effective. Not easy to get a date. No changes in terms of consulates operation status. You can check full requirements at, Also, in the past, during the pandemic in 2021, they extended. We do not encourage agents. Can I submit and pick up passports on behalf of dependents or do all have to to go along? Swetha, 1. This was a good move. There are several country options available in the app at the moment, respectively Mexico, Australia, China, and India. Please advice. I dont know how to verify this. I am only looking to get the visa sticker in my passport so I can travel back home to England and see family. key updates, December 15th, 2022: Below are the updates from the start of December until today. So I booked my dropbox h1b appointment at oct 2022 at hyderabad so can I dropoff my documents at chennai? You also do not need to make any appointment. So yes, if you are a student in the US right now, or if you have had a B1 B2 Visa in the past, you can go online and ask for a dropbox slot for your F1 Visa application. 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. Your spouse and kids will not be as they have not been to the US. They also suggest H and L Visa applicants to not leave the USA, unless they have a confirmed appointment for dropbox / stamping. Now that you understand the general requirements for H1B stamping using dropbox, lets look at the step-by-step process. Is there any specific timeslot in a day we have to look/login in CGIFederal site for appointment schedule ? We are fed up now and this is pushing many to pursue illegal agents. Their previous 10yr B1/B2 visa got expired in April 2016? The USTravelDoc account always ask question about applicant for appointment Criteria , and not about minor applicant Drop Box eligibility criteria. 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. The US Embassy did not clearly tell when they will open slots for December 2022 or for next year. We will open additional slots soon. see below tweets. Also, they do not plan to cancel existing appointments. April 25th, 2022: Below are some key updates since the previous update. The representative need to carry a photo id to submit documents. The below screenshots highlight the changes. 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. its been more than 48 months, near to 5.5 years? No changes in the US Consulates situation or the way they are operating in the last week or so. The verbiage in the posts is accurate. This is same problem for everyone. Press J to jump to the feed. What is the success rate of H1 stamping in Singapore? The last visa I have in my passport is my student visa from college. They try to release bulk slots now and then so that they do not disappear immediatelyand again suggest to keep checking. The form must be completed by providing answers to every required item. I have seen only 2 week ends after that never seen any slots availability. 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. Read these carefully. Check full details at New US Visa Interview Waiver Provisions 2022. Seriously they should just ask us to send our passport when they issue i797 and take whatever time they want to stamp and return. Ravi, It is not very common to attend interview twice. I am a resident of Mumbai and have submitted the Passports at the Mumbai VAC Consulate office on 1st September. 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