Watch this thread Start a new thread Add a post . Hi Sandipan, Did you attend your in-person interview? I am having F1 visa now my H1b papers are approved , i have to go to Consulate. India Mexico Canada Browse by Country Worldwide Wait Times Dashboard. Also, some from the past are at H1B Dropbox Experiences in India and H4 Dropbox Experience in 2019 to get an idea of how they were processed until Aug 30th, 2019. Sam, You may visit, if you get slot. Current passport and any old passports with a U.S. visa. However, my Consular appointment is in Hyderabad. but now it comes under Telangana,so what should I mention against Hyderabad. Did they ask you about your dropbox eligibility? The Receipt Number, start data, end date and new I94 number are present. Can I you use electronic receipt (email) which has all the information present on I797A. Later I got the J-2 Visa in March, 2022 without any annotation with an interview. There is no end date for now on when this will expire. H4 EAD (I-765) Service Centers: CSC, NSC, TSC, VSC. Let me know what you can find. Did you get this resolve? For H4 EAD Dropbox documents do you require original or copies of H1B spouse documents? My parents have qualified for a drop box visa renewal. I have been issued a F1 previously however, I got rejected for B1/B2 and never received a visa in that category. Can you please guide me whats the next step? Experience 5: H4 with Dropbox at Chennai Dropped off H4 child (First stamping, <1 Year old) docs @ Cochin (Chennai VAC appointment) today (Wednesday - 12-Jan-2022). Meantime we are renewing our Visas here and my question is do i need to go VISA stamping before retruns to US or can i do it in my next trip? Few of the folks have informed that they have called the Customer Service and the Customer Service agents on the line informed that it is the booking date not the submission date that would be applicable. India Mexico Canada Browse by Country. My husband and I have a US visa renewal (interview waived) dropbox appointment at Delhi VAC. Please visit our website to determine whether you are eligible for drop box processing and schedule an appointment for document drop-off. In the past(before September 2019), no appointment was required with Visa Application Center(VAC) to drop off documents. All documents required have not changed. We promise to you, the visa applicant, that: At the same time, we expect you, the visa applicant, to: As of October 4, 2022 the Consular Exchange Rate will change from 82 Indian rupees to 1 U.S. dollar to 84 rupees to 1 U.S. dollar. Most recenly I have travelled on B1/B2 to the US and back. There is a small fee that you may need to pay if you are submitting at non-Consulate locations. You can check B1/ B2 Visa Stamping Experiences to see more from real experiences. Find the closest American Space in India where you can connect with the U.S. Example: Lets say you had B1/B2 Visa stamping previously done in one of the US Consulates in India. By that my visa expiry would be 14 months. In general, there is no requirement for giving Biometrics at Offsite Facilitation Center(OFC) or Visa Application Center(VAC), when you book a US Visa stamping appointment using the Dropbox or Interview waiver option. Actually my previous visa is expired but it is still within 48 months of my expiration date So actually I am still eligible for the drop box. Becuase when I tried to book now, it showed no appointments available. > THIS WAS THE MAIN DOUBTFUL QUESTION FOR ME. I am renewing H1b and my spouse is on H4 EAD approved initially it was H1b and now on H4 after job loss. I answered the question that I have previous visa . Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Step 5: Visa Fee You have to pick your mode of payment. Step-by-Step Instructions: Install the chrome extension Give your Access Code (received in the signup) in the extension Log in to CGI portal from the browser you installed the extension. Alekhya, Well, this one is not interchangeable, You should only go to Mumbai. My companys lawyers told me that it should be fine to select L1 Individual on CGI federal for the stamping since my renewal was filed under L1B individual. Is dropbox feature available in Canada consulate or mexico consulate ? When can you Apply for H1B Visa Stamping after Petition Approval? H4 Visa, child dropbox 2022. The USTravelDocs website questionnaire does not show the same country questions anymore. > No 4) Have you ever been refused a U.S. visa before? Their previous 10yr B1/B2 visa got expired in April 2016? There were no US visa refusals in any other visa class, since your recent visa issuance. This appointment booking is applicable for all dropbox option/ interview waiver applicants filing for their US Visa renewal or stamping in India. Because I am not renewing my visa, instead changing status from L2 to H4. Vinod, No, it will not. Yes, it was extended indefinitely again on December 23rd, 2022. Note: Please be sure to select an interview waiver submission date at least 7 calendar days before your visa has been expired 48 months., Below is the screenshot of the confirmation you would get on the USTravelDocs CGI Federal Website, if you qualify for the Interview Waiver or Dropbox option for US Visa Renewal. Applicants collecting/submitting documents from any other locations will need to pay a nominal fee of Rs 650/- per individual at the time of pickup/submission. But after more than a week, when I logged in today (Jan 21, 2023), I noticed that the date has been again changed to Oct 16, 2023 without my knowledge, and the appointment history shows that I have exhausted all of my rescheduling options. Pleas help. Copy of previous H1-B approvals, if any. New, Renewal? It is suggested to select a dropbox location to drop off documents at the below centers based on where you plan to give the visa interview. You need to follow the same process as in-person appointment booking. (The confirmation screen changed in October 2022 to facilitate an emergency appointment option for Dropbox Applicants). Below are the steps. My last US visa was valid till Jan 2018, which is beyond 48 months, and I have never received 221G. For instance, as of October 2022, Indian Consulates are not yet open for regular operations. Is it possible to change it to Dropbox without cancelling my date? Check Step by Step Guide to H1B Dropbox, it has full details with screenshots. The U.S. Embassy/ Consulates in India offer free document pickup/submission services at the OFC where the Embassy/Consulate is located. 2) What if I book the OFC drop box for 2023 and consular visa appoint for 2025 at a diff location, to complete the second step where I usually fail. Do you qualify for Dropbox (Interview Waiver) Appointment in 2023? Please reply.. . Will I be eligible for drop box appointment as I already had a H-1B visa which expired less than 48 months (Or) Am eligible for in person interview as my new H-1B Visa is applied from India but not an H-1B Extension? Yes, you can ask someone else like your friend, spouse, or travel agent to submit your visa application documents on your behalf. Processing Time 7-10 days. My company has received I-797C approval notice(Not I-797A). The system will show the date and time slots accordingly. applicants who were previously issued any type of visa, and who have never been refused a visa unless such refusal was overcome or waived https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/important-announcement-on-waivers-of-the-interview-requirement-for-certain-nonimmigrant-visas.html, The article here says, after your recent visa issuance. Anshitha, Check H1B Dropbox Guide Article, question number 7. H1B/H4 Regular visa slots( No Questions only slot availability messages) 74 628 members, 775 online. New, Renewal? Whats the waiting time for getting the Dropbox date. To verify my doubt, I created my profile on USTravelDocs and filled in the details (I used the same old DS-160 receipt number that I had in 2016 for successful visa stamping). There are no restrictions as such. We are committed to the essential openness for which the United States has always been known. I had originally booked drop box appointments for June 12, 2023 for my Mom & Dad (B1/B2 Visitor Visa) for Hyderabad location, and then later after a week I found that slots had opened up for February 2023, so I changed the date to Feb 12, 2023. The criteria for the US visa interview waiver or dropbox option have not changed with the introduction of appointment booking. Please suggest how you got this fixed. Required Document List For H4 Visa Holders. Online Account: In order to proceed to the next step, create an online account with the US Consulate. vineel, Those are additional supporting documents about your status and financial ability. Below is the screenshot of the news, you can check official news alert from US Department of State. Your visa application (MRV) fee payment receipt. (91-22) 62011000 Most of the applicants qualify for the dropbox option unless they have some restrictions or their stamped US Visa has annotations like "Clearance Received". Some mistake on their side, try to email or call them. Did you have any change in your application status? > No 3) Was your most recent U.S. visa lost or stolen or cancelled? You need to have a Visa renewal in the same category. You must attend the visa interview at the location you were asked to attend. please share. In general, to apply for dropbox, your visa has to be valid or expired within the last 12 months. If applying for a J visa, your DS-2019 is also issued by the same institution as it is on your previous visa. 2. You still need to book an appointment for your drop-off, and it has to be done at the location you designate. Hello, I have a question regrading the dropbox eligibility for H4 visa 2022. Documents are pretty standard that are relevant for F1. I am hoping to get the extension before my trip in July. Due to the lockdown, the U.S. embassy and most consulates in India are . now its in Telangana. References : USTravelDocs.com Visa Waiver official Page, Can someone please help me? please advice. Will they accept at the Dropbox. The Visa section of this website is all about U.S. visas for foreign citizens to travel to the United States. Now, it is time to renew for the third time. Let me explain my situation. H-1B Visa (I-129) Service Centers: CSC, NSC, TSC . In the past, you could only submit your visa stamping documents at the specified dropbox location. I am planning to go 5/6 months after. If you have access to original, you can carry too. US Dept of State Extends interview waiver, 48-month Rule. As I read somewhere . What should I do now ? Find out the quality of the air we breathe! If so, you should not be getting the second one. 1. Now i am applying for H1B. My renewal was filed as L1B Individual. Are we eligible for drop box if we want to apply. I want to make sure all of us are eligible for dropbox. The process is no different for booking Dropbox Appointments as well. I ANSWERED: YES 5) Did your most recent application result in you being issued the visa? Trying to book OFC appointment dates for H4 Dropbox but it says, Over 1M Users on Trackitt . You will be allowed to get the missing documents and submit them on the same day. Click Continue to proceed with your application.. If not, do I need to cancel my appointment? How the availability works? You just need to answer the questions truthfully. Can someone please provide any possible insight into this scenario? Note: In the past, there was a restriction on where you can submit documents for dropbox visa stamping, now that restriction is not there anymore. Below are the typical general requirements to be eligible for Dropbox Stamping for anyone above 80 years and below 14 years. They are processing some in-person appointments only. B1/B2, H1, F1? Applicants must schedule an in-person or interview waiver appointment during this 365-day period. Later you book the emergency appointments. > No 3) Was your most recent U.S. visa lost or stolen or cancelled? Select a U.S. Embassy or Consulate: Wait Times for Embassy/Consulate See details on appointment availability and processing times Global Visa Wait Times Wait Time for Interview There is no end date to this rule at this time. Since September 2021, you need to book an appointment to drop off documents as part of the US Visa renewal using the dropbox option. US Consulates across the globe continue to experience very high demand due to lack of staffing and the local COVID situation. Does this mean I cannot opt for in-person interview anymore? Has anyone gone through the process of dropbox submission through someone else? The same country requirement was removed in mid-2021. This authorization does not apply to applicants who have a previous refusal that was not subsequently waived or overcome. Or Apply for new passport and take both passport to consular appointment. Hi Kumar, my son got Dropbox interview waiver appointment for H1B visa stamping for first time at Delhi. DropBox Process Allows For Interview Waiver For H1-B Extensions. I have been approved for multiple US visas in the past. Yes, it is mandatory. I am in same situation. I currently have a J-2 visa and I am planning to do the re-stamping. I had a doubt if I will qualify for dropbox appointment or not. did you find the answer for your question? You have basically 4 years from the date of expiry to apply for Visa Renewal using Dropbox now. Register for Account to book appointment : After that you need to register an account to book an appointment at https://cgifederal.secure.force.com/?language=English&country=India This change corresponds to recent shifts in the market exchange rate for Indian rupees to U.S. dollars. As the slot availability was not known before paying the fees, I wasnt able to figure out that the date i would get would be after the expiry of the 48 month window. Cancelling of immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments. Vish when is your interview scheduled ? Meaning, lets say you have a renewal for H1B, then your previous visa in your passport should be H1B as well. I had previous B1 and H1b visas, which are expired over 4 years now. i read that same visa class within 48 months of the prior visas expiration has been extended indefinitely ? This is just for confirmation , What was your earlier visa based on which you got a H1B dropbox facility. I am also in same situation. DS-160 confirmation page. Amit, You need to be eligible for it on the day you go for stamping or submission of documents. With the scarcity of the dates it is really difficult to book another appointment and any information will be of great help to me. US visa Interview waiver is the term used for the dropbox facility. For more information see:https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/important-announcement-on-waivers-of-the-interview-requirement-for-certain-nonimmigrant-visas.html. Ketki, You would very likely be eligible, if you meet all other criteria. RedBus2US.com 2010 - 2023, All Rights Reserved. What do you think of the change to 48 months? Posted May 16, 2018. Adjudicating consular officers may request an in-person interview if additional information is required from applicants. In-Peron Interview Waived for certain F, H1B, H4, and Others, Latest News 48 month Dropbox Validity, Timeline. So, choose this carefully, if you prefer a choice. What it means, the 48-month rule was set to expire last year, thats what they extended. Drop Box Appointments: Consular sections across India are now accepting a limited number of drop box applications for renewals of H, L, C1/D, O, I, F, M, and J visas at our Visa Application Centers. Below are some of the most common visa types that are relevant for our readers. The US Department of State has allowed a 48-month period (of visa expiry) for dropbox eligibility instead of 12 months. My mother entered a wrong passport number old passport number on ds160 and cgi federal website Today she went to Bangalore for her Dropbox appointment They said the passport number is wrong and sent her away Does it mean that I lost 13 thousand rupees for her b1/b2 visa fee? i am in the same category my Visa expired 8 years back ..whether you have any update? Dropbox OFC appointment dates . So, do not be confused with the text with OFC on the top. As ofJune 12, 2022, travelers are nolongerrequired to show a negative COVID-19 test result prior to boarding a U.S.-bound flight. For general dropbox eligibility, your US visa had to be valid or expired on or after November 1st, 2021. Any response would be greatly appreciated. But now, you must schedule an appointment beforehand to drop off your documents for dropbox stamping. Do not be confused. To contact a customer service representative, please visitthe GSS Contact Us pagefor full information or use contact information below: The Department of State manages the visa process strictly but fairly in order to best protect the United States. If you want to apply for an emergency appointment, then choose the interview option on the confirmation screen and then book both Biometrics and interview appointments. Kumar,my B1B2 visa is expiring on 10 th March 2024, considering current rush for dtop box,how early should I need to initiate the process. According to the CDC, people are considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series, or 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine (fromhttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated.html). Now i am back to India. I filled my DS-160 and selected L1B blanket, in CGI while booking appointment (given the fact L1B blankets do not qualify for drobox). So, My son eligible for under 14 year Dropbox. I was able to get an appointment in March 2022 but on appointment, it says Mumbai VAC but under Visa priority, it is Interview Waiver. It took almost 10-15 mins for him to submit. But, starting from Sep 1st, 2019, it is mandatory for you to go for the dropbox option if you qualify for the interview waiver option based on the questions answered on CGI Federal website. Sriya, They may not ask for it. Note: Using the Interview Waiver does not guarantee visa issuance. Please advise, Not able to check status of my dropbox status , can some one help .I dropped my documents for my family (h1b+ 2H4) on September 29 in Chennai VAC but my actual location was Hyderabad , so far i am not able to check the status https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx in this site if i choose location as Chennai i am seeing no status .If i choose location as Hyderabad it says no record found . Thanks. What should I mention in Ds160. The US consulate in India requires a dropbox appointment to drop off your documents. H1B primary Form i797A or B (H1B approval notice) - Original is best. Inside he took token. Login Signup. Prepare for your interview by being able to clearly and concisely describe your intentions. The actual I797 is still being shipped. If your expedited appointment request is approved, you will be notified with instructions via email. When can you Apply for H1B Visa Stamping after Petition Approval? And when I have tried to book on the CGI site, at times I have been able to find available drop box slots (OFC) but then as part of the process post selection it forces me to also book a consular appointment. Under current 48 month rule I am eligible for Dropbox I am planning to travel India for stamping in Feb 2022 will I be still eligible ? Your thoughts ? Very few in -person slots and they will only open for later this year. Hi I submitted my application at Bengaluru dropbox vfs. No, you must appear for the interview. Thanks for the help in advance. Two questions here: 1) What I am experiencing above, is that the normal process? In general, you need to apply for Biometrics & US Visa Interview appointments, if you need to get a US visa stamping on your passport. Did you figure this out? If you were to be called for an interview, you will be called to the respective consulate that is tied to the relevant drop-off location. I am eligible for drop box. If the 48 months rule is considered on the date of the submission then just having the appointment should suffice. I had a COS to H1b in US. How is it helping you? You need to ensure, that all the documents as per the checklist are in there. I got an Dropbox appointment on sep13, and I submitted my documents,but when I checked for updates, it shows application received. Thanks. Also, submitting parties may need to provide their identity documents as well. Satya. It is not a required document. Yes, you can ask someone else like your friend, spouse, or travel agent to submit your visa application documents on your behalf. As per the US Department of State and USTravelDocs.com website guidance, the question reads that you need to select an interview waiver or dropbox submission date at dropbox location (VAC Center) at least 7 calendar days before your US Visa has been expired 48 months. Im applying for renewal of B1/B2 visa and have a Dropbox appointment. Did you get your visa? Also, if it is other classes of visa renewal, it is still the same 12 months requirements (should be valid or expired in the last 12 months). If the system says you need both and gives both appointments, you need to attend in-person appointment. What is the customer care number as I am stuck with duplicate profile situation? I got my petition transferred to employer B few months later and H1B stamping was successful. I changed job for employer B in Jan 2022 and got new I797 approved. You can consider planning next year. My family (spouse + 2 kids less than 14 yrs) excluding myself traveling to India. 1-703-520-2239 (from the U.S.), The U.S.-India Partnership Ambition and Achievement, Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation. 5. It is starting to ease as of October 2022. Thank you very much for good video, very informative. My Previous visa was L1B which was expired within 48 Months. Is some one face the same issue? December 23rd 2022: Today, US Dept of State issued a press release indicating the continuation of the 48 month dropbox interview waiver rule. No, the process is straightforward, the USTravelDocs system does the eligibility check automatically based on your information. In the past, the average processing time for an interview waiver or dropbox was an average of 3 weeks and there was no SLA. Please suggest. Gauri, It depends. I have a drop box appointment for myself and my daughter(H1+H4) next week. Business traveler, we will establish appropriate mechanisms to facilitate business travel and expedite cases of particular concern to American business. Nusrat, The 48-month rule has been extended indefinitely. Can I book a drop box slot for July before my extension is applied and approved? Documents will only be accepted at locations mentioned in appointment letter, so please decide the Post before scheduling the appointment. However I see a message, stating in-person interview is for emergency appointments only. If you are applying for an F visa, you should be at the same school for which your previous visa was issued. In addition to the dropbox option for anyone renewing their US Visa within 48 months from the expiration, the US Dept of State also provided additional guidance, where in-person interview requirements can be waived for certain visa applicants if they meet certain conditions. My husband has a H1B Interview waiver option, now we are trying to add me (H4) in the group interview. Applicants applying through the interview waiver process should allow up to three weeks from the time a passport has been accepted at the Visa Application Center until the passport is delivered or they are notified that the passport is ready for pickup. Just fill out online and carry the DS160 confirmation page copy. Hey Kumar, Im looking for a dropbox appointment and cannot find anything for my preferred travel dates (Dec/Jan). Please let me know the process how to pay again? Please advise. I earlier possessed a B1 visa (1 year) in year 2017 which has the annotation Clearance received. I am in USA now, came on L1B Visa in 2018 & Now Visa got changed to L1A I do not it stamped after L1A and have kids below 14 age also, will I eligible for Drop Box option? But, in some cases, you maybe called after the dropbox depending on your case. While filling the visa application form it says that prior visa should not have annotation of Clearance received, which in my sense is my J-2 visa. In 2 days he status changed to application received @ Delhi consulate and case created. In Appointment booking, for the question Was your prior visa annotated Clearance Received or Department Authorization. Does anybody went through this situation before. Many people are traveling now since ban was lifted and . Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Sharing my sons experience for Dropbox appointment for visa stamping for the first time. Most recent visa should have been issued in your same country (home country). I dont know how it is going to work. Check How to Check CEAC Status Online and Errors info. Starting from September 1st, 2019, if you are eligible for US Visa Interview Waiver, aka Dropbox option, you must schedule an appointment date to drop off your passport and all the supporting US visa application documents. We will post detailed and accurate information on visa requirements and application procedures on every Embassy and Consulate website. There are other categories too . I got married last year, do I need to submit my original marriage certificate even though it is not in the required documents list? our kid is 2 years old and he has not travelled to US and he does not have any visa stamped in his passport. Appointment letter 4. Please reply. On December 23rd, 2021, they extended the 48 months eligibility rule indefinitely. Am I still eligible for a dropbox Appointment.? The interview waiver announcement mentions that you shouldnt have had any visa refusal. I have to get my spouses H4 visa stamped for the first time, when I booked appointment, it only let me book OFC/drop box, not sure if she is eligible for the first time? My husband is already got the H1B stamping for it in November 2021 when visited India, but I wasnt able to travel with him due to personal reasons. Is there any new rule on this? If you have Telegram, you can view and join H1B/H4 Regular visa slots . The appointment does not have to be within a year, but you need to book at least a date within 12 months. Do you need Biometrics (OFC) Appointment for Dropbox? New, Renewal? Hemanth, Well, you need to submit the I797 that is valid for the spouse. Also, do not be confused if you see VAC instead of IW in the dropdown on the same screen. 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