Am I eligible for interview waiver now ? Nikhil, You may need to update the DS-160 or create a new one with the new passport. Thanks a ton Kumar! Question 3: Was your most recent U.S. visa lost, stolen, canceled, revoked, or marked CWOP?. Is it true that one can login and reschedule only twice ? Wow ! We need to wait and see, if this would change in the upcoming days as there are more cases reported now. CEAC Website, Errors Info. Rohit, If you are eligible for dropbox, you cannot go for an interview as the system will not let you do that. Nothing new. Confirmation on H1B Dropbox Eligibility, Option to pick Interview for Emergency. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Also, many are confused, about if they need a new H1B Visa stamp after changing employers, lets look at the details now. Did you all get a new appointment slot before Feb 2023? Thanks Kumar, I went for re-interview and it went well. Many reached out to US TravelDocs team asking, if they can convert the in-person appointments to Dropbox. There was no Visa Fridays Q&A last week. He is planning to visit in the year end may be November December . The lifting of the travel ban to the US does not mean that you can get an appointment to get visa stamping. It can be different from the city where you actually go for stamping or submitting documents. Do not worry, sometimes, it can take time. In addition, it is important to thoroughly review all information on the specificEmbassy or Consulate Visa Section websitefor local procedures and instructions, such as how to make an interview appointment. Thanks Sid. The situation is same as previous week. 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). Next, you will be asked to select the Visa Category, which is relevant to H1B Visa. I booked an in person interview or late Sept in Hyd, as I was given no choice for drop box. Will i be eligible for Drop Box? I had opted for the premium delivery of Passports, so will I be getting the 221(g) in courier or email? As long as you have your I-797 approval valid and I-94 valid, you are fine. It says I am eligible for interview waiver but since its my first h1b visa stamping, i think i need to give the interview. It looks like the below screenshot. 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.. when they do is it also available for reschedule ? Below is the summary of key takeaways from their responses. They are also getting more visa officers from Washington DC to temporarily from January to March 2023 to address the backlog of cases. If you have an I-20, dont wait! They suggest keeping checking the CGI Federal website. 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. You can check VisaGraders Dropbox Tracker , they have data from users. Or do I have to take an appointment after 29 October? 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. When do they add new slots to the system? Currently I am working for Company A in India and applied for transfer to same Company A in US location. Will there be a problem with that? Enter Your Personal info, Passport details, contact info, mailing address, Petitioner info. ), It should not be marked as CWOP (Cancelled without Prejudice). Some sites like Delhi only have availability in 2023, but most others are showing availability in 2022. Below is the summary, You can check the latest US Visa Appointments Availablity in India based on data crowdsourced at VisaGrader . This is for Mumbai consulate. Hyd dropbox slots - h1/h4. All Cases. The consular officer will either issue or refuse the visa. (1/2), We are committed to facilitate legitimate travel to the U.S. and take your inquiries and concerns seriously. Please advice. Vedant, Yes, you cannot see. The same situation with H and L Visas Most slots are fully booked for the next few months and they will open more starting in September. Anything to panic? US Embassy opened a lot of appointments on September 27th, 2022 for all visa categories. When can you Apply for H1B Visa Stamping after Petition Approval? I have read that for interview appointments it can be done at the time of biometric appointment by submitting an updated/corrected DS-160 form. Question 2 has also changed with the new interview waiver option for certain new H1B visa interview applicants. US Consulates to release 100K Appointments for H/L visa dropbox applicants for 2023. Dropbox facility is available till 31st Dec 2022 only . (2/3). Do you have a sense of when new appointments might become available? I paid the combined fees through NEFT in one transaction. Yes, they have opened slots for first time B1/B2 applicants and started interview from September 1st week of 2022. 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? See the below screenshot. venky, You are right, if the applicant meets all the requirements, they are eligible for dropbox. You can check previous weeks updates below for more on the same. The appointment letter would have all the details related to the representative submission process. Current passport and any old passports with a U.S. visa. Hi, While scheduling an appointment for 1st time H1B got drop box option as having earlier B1 visa stamped. So do not be confused. They plan to open first time B1/B2 in the upcoming weeks to start interviews in September. RedBus2US.com 2010 - 2023, All Rights Reserved. Wait times for applicants eligible for Interview Waiver are applicable only for locations where applicants schedule appointments to submit their passport and any required documents to a U.S. embassy or consulate. 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? They announced multiple measures on January 22nd to address the wait times. However, I only see 1 receipt getting auto-populated in the MRV window and I see a pop-up asking me to pay another 190$. I am on my 3rd year of my 1st H1B visa and my company will not be renewing until July 2023. 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? There is no change in the situation in terms of how consulates operate. Thanks Kumar. This is Mihir having H1B Visa approved and working in USA now. You need to select the right country or country and state combination as per your residence and click on continue. No changes in the US Consulates status in terms of their operations; everything is still operating at limited capacity. Check US Consulates contact info. If it is an emergency, you can request for an Emergency appointment by giving justification. See below timeline for a sample form that is given for 221g. No other new updates. Thank you! 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? Any help will be greatly appreciated! Can I get stamping for my dependants using my approved I797? Please continue to monitor https://t.co/NWWVNbHYHX for appointments as they open. On what basis he will be eligible for interview waiver/ Dropbox? All H1 renewals are eligible for dropbox. But I have not received the Passport of our Daughter and not able to trace the same at the Bluedart Courier Website as well. 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. They have also extended the hours in Mumbai during weekdays to address more cases. Now I have Employment verification letter from Company A (India location) and Offer letter from Company A (US location) . Everything is as in the previous week. Do you have a previous U.S. visa in any visa class issued on or after your 14th birthday? Sanjay, 1, 2. There are only two possible outcomes for U.S. visa applications. We have received visa dropbox appointment and we are confused about the documents needed for her H1B COS. Do we need to submit previously approved H4 approval letter (from 2019) for her? If any issues, call support. They clarified again that B1/B2 dropbox is only available for anyone with previous B1/B2 visa expired within the last 48 months. What is the process now? 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. They qualified for interview waiver and got drop box dates in Sep. No dates earlier than September for B1/B2 dropbox. The below screenshots highlight the changes. Is this normal? Actually, most of the new ones are not placeholders as per their guidance. The verbiage in the posts is accurate. You must carry both old and new to avoid confusion too. Gauri, If he plans and keeps looking, he should be able to get a slot. You can carry either color printout or a black-and-white printout of your appointment letter/ confirmation page. 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. It will be of great help to me. The scheduling page is showing no appointments available for any of the VACs. Hi All, Ive booked my dropbox appointment for May 2023 with my existing passport details but my current passport is expiring in October 2023. I had booked h1b visa in person interview appointment as during that time 24 months rule was there for interview waiver program. 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. Not all visa applications can be completed on the day of the interview; please read the information below for more details. I turned in the additional document along with the yellow slip & unstamped passport yesterday at Chennai VAC but didnt include copies of H1B petition and offer letter that they returned. Read US Visa vs. I am very confused, are there no visa appointments for first time B1/B2 visa applicants in the year 2022? For dropbox documents, is it mandatory to submit Employment verification letter? Hi Kumar my son trying for Dropbox appointment slot for H1B visa stamping. I am looking for a dropbox date on June/July 2023. The below history information is not applicable now ( after Nov 8, 2021). Below is the confirmation screen with the next steps for the process in India. Can I still do it as my previous DS160 is expired? Check When to get H1B stamping after approval of petition. 2) My company says that placeholder appointments are available from March 2023. Microsoft k5a78gy. Verify the details and click on continue. US Consulates in India have extended the MRV fee payment validity until September 30th, 2023 (check this post above). Also, in general, they do not plan to cancel appointments, if there is no specific local guidance or restriction. Could you assist me with this. No new changes in terms of consulate operation status or opening of appointments since the last update on April 19th, 2022. pic.twitter.com/BBv8LZT7oo. I have got the appointment at 4:45 pm for drop box. 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. It can take between 3 and 21 days to have your visa processed through DropBox. Only the rule fo 48-month got extended beyond Dec 2021, that is what they mean by indefinitely. We are now ready to pay the fees again and book an early appointment but cannot lose the current one and we have. 2) Since my previous H1b interview was at Mumbai consulate, am I limited to Mumbai for my dropbox appointment? I am working in the US on approved H1B. This form is an elaborate application outlining details about your current H1-B sponsor, previous employer, location for visa stamping, etc. See below screenshot and check. 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. Previous sponsored stamped H1B: Tech Mahindra: Stamping done in 2017 Feb Current Sponsored: A company: Case approved and planning for VISA stamping 1. I just renewed my h1b with my current employer. (need to book my return accordingly) 2) Did anyone else face this situation of no dropbox? Question 4: Have you ever been refused a U.S.visa before?. 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. You need to select the option Employment-based visas option and click on continue. This includes any of your recent US visas, including the H1B Visa. This policy applies to both interview and interview waiver (dropbox) appointments. You will need to provide proof of the need for an earlier appointment. Thank you! Read below and the timeline for weekly updates. Still, all the US Consulates in India continue to be operating in a limited fashion as in previous weeks. We do not encourage agents. It looks like this, as in the below screenshot. They plan to be at full capacity before September 2023. Latest Visa Bulletin Analysis. New, Renewal? 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. On December 23rd, 2022, the US Dept of State extended the Interview Waiver Options until Dec 31st, 2023. How many times can I login and try to reschedule . US Embassy updated on Jun 24th saying that they opened more F1 Slots for students planning to be in the US by mid-August. Our capacity will continue to increase as our team grows this spring. A large batch of F1 student appointments will open later in May. After that you will need to complete personal data like passport, address info, contact info, mailing address, DS-160 info, etc. The US Dept of State announced that they are extending the interview waiver option until Dec 31st, 2023. You will be asked to select a location for the visa stamping or interview when you start the DS-160 form. If I select no, it is asking to go for separate appointments for the kid. They say to keep looking for slots, as sometimes there are cancellations or new appointments are opened as they capacity permits. How long does it take to receive passport back after VAC appointment? Well, this keeps changing, very hard to say. Depending on the country you are submitting the documents, you may sometimes see the country and consulates or embassy information related to the same on this confirmation. The updates are accurate and reflect weekly updates from consulate. There is no change in the guidance. or any help you can provide is appreciated. This includes H1B Visa as well. Thanks. Still no date on when they will resume fresh B1/B2. No changes to the vaccination requirements, you still need to be fully vaccinated. U.S. Visa: Reciprocity and Civil Documents by Country. 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. It is very normal. Thats another confirmation that you are eligible for dropbox stamping, even if you have done a change of employer using an H1B transfer. They suggest emailing ahead of time with the specific appointment information and language requirements so that they can work it out. as I understood. If you do not have any annotations in the visa stamp such as Clearance Received or Department Authorization, you would answer No. If not, you can enter the receipt number in the receipt number box and click continue, then it will show the below pop-up. I wanted to apply for a drop-box appointment for myself and my wife. Hey Sidx, Even I got the earliest dropbox appointment for May 2023 and seems like no earlier than this month is open for now. Hi! Student visa appointments are available on our website. You can click on the use existing receipts button and then it takes you to the screen to book an appointment. The same interview waiver option is available for H1B Visa renewal as well. This changed to VAC for dropbox/interview waiver appointments after Nov 28th, 2021. There is no deadline on when the 48 months rule for an interview waiver will end. 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! We are traveling to India on 6-Aug-22 as I have a US visa drop box appointment on 10-Aug-22. on how to handle US Visa appointments and the current operation status of their services. September 12th, 2022: Below are the latest updates from early September until now. The next big batch of slots will come later part of November. 100K H and L Visa Appointments to be released in October in India. You need to meet all of the below requirements to be eligible for dropbox stamping. 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. If you give the I-797 approval notice original, you may not get it back. I see my kids passport will expire on 20-Feb-23. Also, when you submit the DS-160 form, you will get a confirmation number. Recently they issued more than 250,000 B1/B2 appointments, Below is the screenshot of the press release. October 17th, 2022: Below are the updates from the beginning of October until today. In 2021 my status changed from F1 to H1B with COS application. They are opening more H1B Slots, but due to the demand, they fill up quickly. or do we need to pay again to schedule? For B1/B2 , the update from Consulate mentions all slots open in 2022 / 2023 are NOT Placeholder slots, which means they are actual appointments. This is to prevent agents and avoid lockouts in CGI Federal. You can check. Check below tweet from them. 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. Is Dropbox for first time H1B stamping from F1, still valid for 2023? September 29th, 2022: US Consulates organized a Facebook Live today with Mr. Don Heflin. Appreciate any help here. Also, for first-time rejected applicants, they will get a chance to book slots for the second half of August. Refer to the website of the Embassy or Consulate Visa Section where you will apply to determine your eligibility for Interview Waiver and for instructions for submitting a nonimmigrant visa application. Australia Immigration Forums. On ustraveldocs it says all the VACs working hours of 10 am to 4 pm: https://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/en/step-5#application-centers. Also, if you are over 80 years of age and applying for an H1B Visa renewal, then you need to only meet one condition, which is your most recent US Visa application was not refused. Anyone in a similar situation successfully did visa stamping? They suggest to attend the interview, if they have a slot confirmed. The process to submit documents is pretty straightforward as listed below. Below is summary of the key answers from them. When administrative processing is required, the consular officer will inform the applicant at the end of the interview. US Consulates are giving 221(g) Administrative Processing slip for pending visa processing applications or if someone does not fall under NIE. From the article you linked, it is clear that the H category visa is no longer bound by the 48 month rule. No new changes in the US Consulates situation in India. You probably need to carry all updated documents , otherwise you will get 221g. 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. what will happen if I-797B validity expires before scheduling slots? I keep getting the same message below. Biometrics? Currently my younger kid is 7 years old and never had any VISA earlier as she was not born at that time when L1 Visa was approved. Rishi Varma, If no slots, nothing will open. Work days refers only to days when the embassy is open and does not include weekends and holidays. Below are the updates. If you are called up to attend graduation for F1 students, you can raise an Emergency appointment. There were no US visa refusals anytime in the past. They had some query on my previous visa application. You need to answer them correctly based on your situation. Only at this point will a consular section consider your request for an expedited appointment. The information provided is an estimate and does not guarantee the availability of an appointment. 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. 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. Do share your inputs here on what they asked for community benefit. I created my profile in ustraveldoc and added my dependants. May 23rd, 2022: Below are the latest updates from the previous week, until today. Regarding slots for first-time refused F1 applicants, they said it will vary by availability and have not confirmed and suggested checking the website. On Feb 18th, they updated during their Visa Fridays that they do not know when they will open first time B1/B2 Appointments. Does it have a schedule like a specific day/time etc.? Visa Fridays: Below are the key updates from Visa Fridays organized by US Embassy in India on Jun 17th, 2022. How long can I receive passport back after VAC appointment? As US Consulates across the globe are operating in a very limited fashion globally due to the COVID pandemic, starting from Jan 1st, 2022 until December 31st, 2023, the US Department of State has given Dropbox Stamping option for certain first-time H1B Visa Applicants, if they meet all the below eligibility criteria. No one knows if and when this issue may get fixed. Below are the key updates from the same. Ever travelled to US. Below is a sample screenshot of 221g issued for someone in Mumbai, India in January 2023, where they tell the applicant that their application requires additional processing and the consulate will contact them via email. All they says is they will opened soon. I have a previous H4 visa stamped in India and expired. FYI. See below the video links, US Embassy also updated their Facebook page saying they will not entertain any Emergency Appointments for F1 students applying for Fall 2022 now as it is really early and there is time to book slots. Also remember few were asked to attend interview after . Soumya, This is a million-dollar question, no one knows. 4) Do you think the US Consulate will give priority to those petitions, which were approved earlier, but the interview did not happen? I already attended interview on 13 Dec 22 with depended and got visa stamped on 19 Dec 22 and received passports. H1B slots are very much sold out for summer. 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