So, you should submit your documents before June 23rd, 2023. Applicants must schedule an in-person or interview waiver appointment during this 365-day period. I have my H1B Visa drop box stamping appointment next week. This appointment booking is applicable for all dropbox option/ interview waiver applicants filing for their US Visa renewal or stamping in India. There is a small fee that you may need to pay if you are submitting at non-Consulate locations. H4 Visa Stamp Copy from passport ( expiring soon), Copy of my spouses H1B Visa stamp ( expired ). Usually, you should apply at a location that manages your state info, which would be HYDERBAD in your case. Also, do not be confused if you see VAC instead of IW in the dropdown on the same screen. Rescheduling drop off date allowed. H Visa (H1, H4, H2, H3) If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. In the end, the website told me that I AM ELIGIBLE FOR DROPBOX. I am also same situation .. Can any help here and any update. Below are some of the most common visa types that are relevant for our readers. New, Renewal? India Mexico Canada Browse by Country. I would be curious to know the answer too. I am on same situation. In short, you need to submit it 7 days before your visas 48 months from expiry deadline. See our Directory of Visa Categorieson usvisas.state.govto determine which visa category might be appropriate for your purpose of travel to the United States. I am in US currently and planning to visit India for stamping. Does anyone know why it is saying that? I am having F1 visa now my H1b papers are approved , i have to go to Consulate. Since September 2021, you need to book an appointment to drop off documents as part of the US Visa renewal using the dropbox option. But my US H4 visa was once stolen in the past. Had a few questions : 1) Am assuming I go to Bangalore VAC on same scheduled time and not earlier (accounting for documents to be couriered to Chennai ) ? A, Yes, you can. Does it mean anytime before the last visa issuance ? 5. Since Sep 2019, US Consulates in India introduced appointments for US Visa stampings using the Interview Waiver option, popularly called Dropbox. The question was 1) Do you have previous U.S. visa in any visa class issued? 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. Unless something changes, it will be effective even after December 31, 2022. How much time it takes to get passport back actually? Thank you, Ravi. Mid Year, 2021 : The requirement to have the previous visa stamping in the same country was removed. You do not have to be physically in India to book the dropbox appointment. Can i still go ahead with my appointment as scheduled? The U.S. Consulate in Chennai is one of the top visa adjudication posts in the world, and the number one in processing employment based visas. Please suggest how you got this fixed. The eligibility rule says that you are not eligible if after rejection you didnt receive visa in that category. On H4 Visa I have Annotation NIE UNDER PP ON RISK TO LABOR MARKET. Give it a try after few days. Can you please confirm that even if I am eligible for the drop box , I can still do an in person interview as that is the only option I was given ? sangita, Yes, you can, if the system prompts for the same. you can same scheduled time. Was it some issue with the portal, or is it that L1B blanket L1B Ind renewals are eligible for dropbox? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Can I still go to Hyderabad for my Biometric? Is there any way to renew the H4 EAD and continue working without impacting the current I539 processing ? In general, when you are applying for a new US Visa, as part of the process to apply for US Visa, you would give biometrics and then attend an in-person visa interview. Your e-mail address. Processing Time 7-10 days. No, the process is straightforward, the USTravelDocs system does the eligibility check automatically based on your information. If it is a bug, then you need to work with UStravelDocs. I had a doubt if I will qualify for dropbox appointment or not. In the past, you could only submit your visa stamping documents at the specified dropbox location. If I get any info, I will share with you. A citizen of a foreign country who seeks to enter the United States generally must first obtain a U.S. visa, which is placed in the travelers passport, a travel document issued by the travelers country of citizenship. Nusrat, The 48-month rule has been extended indefinitely. 2. it will not be taken for dropbox. Later I got the J-2 Visa in March, 2022 without any annotation with an interview. You just need to answer the questions truthfully. Can I book a drop box slot for July before my extension is applied and approved? US Visa Approval & Refusal Rates by Country and Visa H1B Visa Tracker (FY 2023) US Visa Stamping Dropbox (Interview Waiver) Tracker US Visa Emergency Appointment Tracker USCIS Processing Times US Visa Appointment Times Its more than 10 days after submission how long should I wait to receive the passport back. I accidentally selected a wrong option while answering the questions that would have lead me to VISA WAIVER (DROPBOX). Does this need to be updated anywhere in Dropbox appointment details ? from the date i paid MRV, i am trying for their regular appointment slots, i see some dates for OFC when i proceed to next screen there are no dates available ( i tried for 4 consulate locations mumbai, hydrabad, chennai and also delhi), but i see same above response ofc dates i am able to slect and later screen no in-person appointment dates. We got VISA dropbox slot in Mumbai. I applied for H4 No, you cannot change the US Visa interview location. Read complete details at US Visa Appointment Dropbox Booking shows VAC instead of IW. They are processing some in-person appointments only. Below are some of the most common visa types that are relevant for our readers. User Visa Type VAC Location Submission Date Status Processing Time Last Modified More Hi kumar, I initially had h4 visa stamping. RedBus2US.com 2010 - 2023, All Rights Reserved. All receipts for payment of MRV fees issued before October 1, 2022, were extended until September 30, 2023, and remain valid until this date. H4 Dropbox appointment USA H4 Visa stg April 23, 2022, 4:05pm #1 Hi, My current h4 visa is stamped till September 30th (spouse current h1 approval is till September 30th) .Our h1 and h4 is in getting submitted for extension in couple of weeks. How you proceed ? Did you get any information? There are other categories too . You select the location of drop-off, date, and time for the appointment. Copy of previous H1-B approvals, if any. B1/B2, H1, F1? But, it is not all like before and many consulates are not yet fully open for regular operations. If for question 1 does it mean, the previous visa has to be in the same category? Cash 650/- as its VFS Global ( only exact cash no online payment ). You are still required to submit all the required documents as before. As we enquired on previous day at center they told no need to come on scheduled time. They are extending this to help reduce the risk of COVID-19 at consulates. Can anyone from this group help me with this? H4 Visa Dropbox appointment in India USA H4 Visa Kumark90 April 24, 2022, 4:44pm #1 Hi, My wife went to H4 Visa stamping to India and attended dropbox visa appointment on April 6. Do update how it goes here. . For H4 EAD Dropbox documents do you require original or copies of H1B spouse documents? There is no end date for now on when this will expire. Your DS-160 confirmation page. If not, do I need to cancel my appointment? The process is no different for booking Dropbox Appointments as well. What should I mention in Ds160. 1-703-520-2239 (from the U.S.), The U.S.-India Partnership Ambition and Achievement, Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation. GUIDE to Travel to US with valid Visa on Expired Passport ? I answered the question that I have previous visa . I am confused why no interview slot option is prompted since I am not eligible for Dropbox. You can check B2 Visa Stamping Experiences for some experiences. our kid is 2 years old and he has not travelled to US and he does not have any visa stamped in his passport. How it all started : 2020 has been a year of travel restrictions and uncertainty. Please suggest. Is it OK to have drop box for F1 visa based on previous B1/ B2 visa. Wait Time For U.S. Visa Interview. Your help in this regard will be highly appreciated. Dan, Yes. Hey Kumar, Im looking for a dropbox appointment and cannot find anything for my preferred travel dates (Dec/Jan). I and my family was refuse a tourist visa early this year though we have been to usa more than 4 times. It is starting to ease as of October 2022. 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. Will I be still eligible for dropbox? 2.The my has has received a new approved I-797A document for H4 extension of status after DS-160 was filled. Here is the text in the announcement. I am in a similar situation. Now, they have changed that to Did your previous [Visa Cateory] visa expire within the last 48 months.. On December 23rd, 2021, they extended the 48 months eligibility rule indefinitely. Please advise. Inside he took token. As you go through the questionnaire on CGI Federal website, you would get a question that looks like in the below screenshot and reads as below: Did your previous B-1/B-2 visa expire within the last 48 months? Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation, the American people have invested $2 million over the past 20 years in the documentation, conservation, and restoration of 21 key historic sites and intangible heritage in India. Alerts and Messages for U.S. visitors to India. US Visa Dropbox Appointment Booking Process - Complete Steps Complete DS-160 form : First you need to compete DS-160 form and then print confirmation page and save it. I am on H1B and my wife is on H4 and we are eligible for drop box as we have done before. I am facing the same issue. 3. Now, with this 48-month eligibility change, you can apply for Dropbox Visa stamping, if your visa has expired on or after November 1st, 2018. The 48 months rule is valid and you will be fine. My husband has a H1B Interview waiver option, now we are trying to add me (H4) in the group interview. During scheduling appt I see the following question: Have you ever been refused a B1/B2 visa before? Step 4: Confirm Dropbox location Once you qualify, you get to pick the country and city where you will drop off your documents. March 16th, 2021 : USTravelDocs CGI Federal website that is used for Appointment booking for US Visa is updated with the 48 from expiry change. 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. 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. If you cannot submit as per the checklist, then you cannot submit on that day, you will need to re-schedule your dropbox appointment. > THIS WAS THE MAIN DOUBTFUL QUESTION FOR ME. My H1B visa stamped in India expired in Sep 2020. Has anyone faced similar issues with the appointments. 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. Now I am looking to book a dropbox appointment in Apr 2023. 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. We will post detailed and accurate information on visa requirements and application procedures on every Embassy and Consulate website. Any additional documents such as authorization letter etc? You need to meet all of them, Some general criteria for other visa types, ages. When can you Apply for H1B Visa Stamping after Petition Approval? In this case my spouse should take appointment right to get visa for all (herself + 2kids) right? My son got Dropbox appointment dated 20th December 2022 @ 2.45 pm for Delhi consulate with interview waiver. 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). Because I am not renewing my visa, instead changing status from L2 to H4. Interview waiver letter printed during appointment booking. H1 has drop box appointment booked for August (his last approval is not stamped). Now, i am applying again in h1b category. Me on H1B and and my wife on H4 decided the separate the profile and try to get appointment dates separately, we both got Drop box appointment on same date and time through separate logins, is it mandatory that H4 applicants to principal applicant visa stamped along with other documents? Do update here on how it goes for community benefit. Click Continue to proceed with your application.. Did you figure this out? It never prompts me to book the actual visa interview slot. Please submit your thread title . I have previously B1/B2 visa stamped on my passport. Only appointment scheduling can be done, when you are in the US. There are no questions for previous L1B visa or status change and all questions are related to H1B in the appointment portal while evaluating for dropbox eligibility. I am in same situation. of my spouse H1B. The appointment requirement for US Visa Dropbox applications applies to all of the US visa types that are currently eligible for interview waiver or dropbox. We will explain the reason for any visa denial to you. Im planning to go for stamping now with new I797 approval. Hi, Ive a dropbox appointment in Chennai. Appointment letter 4. @shareandsmile #h1bvisalife #telegramsupport #dropboxHow did I plan my travel? My appointment was for 14:45 but was allowed to submit at 12:20. Also, submitting parties may need to provide their identity documents as well. You qualify for the Interview Waiver . So Im not eligible for Dropbox rt? For additional questions, see the following official sources: Please read ourFAQs pagefor more information on COVID-19 related travel restrictions. You should not cancel your existing appointment unless you receive a confirmation that your request for an expedited appointment has been approved. Bipasha, There is no H4 EAD dropbox. Harry, Those are the main ones. People will be removed whoever posts any messages other than slots and will not be added back. The US Department of State has allowed a 48-month period (of visa expiry) for dropbox eligibility instead of 12 months. If you have access to original, you can carry too. However, as soon as the system prompts me to book the OFC appointment, it shows that the documents will be delivered back to my pre-selected VAC location. If you are in doubt, the worst case scenario is you will do it in person. The purpose of your intended travel and other facts will determine what type of visa is required under U.S. immigration law. 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. The only exception is if you want to apply for an Emergency Appointment. And Im well under the 48 month deadline. H1B primary Form i797A or B (H1B approval notice) - Original is best. Please state them Thanks, Can someone please cite the source of information that the following eligibility criteria has been removed in mid 2021? This has come when there are scores of eligible visa applicants hesitating to travel to India for a lack of available appointments. My h1b expired in 2016. This is the official website of the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in India. Emergency Appointments? I have F1 visa refusal in 2012 after that my B1/B2 visa approved in 2018 .now I am going to apply for H1b visa .Am I eligible for dropbox. Ambassador A. Elizabeth Jones, Deputy Chief of Mission Patricia A. Lacina, American Centers Startup Hub and Technology Incubator: Nexus, United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF), https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/important-announcement-on-waivers-of-the-interview-requirement-for-certain-nonimmigrant-visas.html, https://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/en/expedited-appointment, U.S. Consul General Melinda Paveks Remarks at the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) Event in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, The U.S. No H1B VISA stamping in passport was done as my spouse after moving out of school is yet to travel to India. Most recenly I have travelled on B1/B2 to the US and back. I am also same in situation. My spouse has an approved H1-B and Ill be applying for an H4 visa for the first time. I held L1B blanket visa initially and travelled to US in Nov,21. I got an Dropbox appointment on sep13, and I submitted my documents,but when I checked for updates, it shows application received. If it does not have it, you can. Please send me the reply, If your visa expires in 2024, and you submit application in 2023. My spouse H1B recently got transferred Check the CGI Federal website and do the wizard, you would know. Check the below screenshot and. Again, in December 2022, they confirmed the availability of the 48-month dropbox rule for 2023 and beyond as well. > No 4) Have you ever been refused a U.S. visa before? Print and save two copies of your DS-160 confirmation page. It is called a Visa Interview Waiver or Dropbox Visa Stamping. However, my kids are not as both parents should have valid US visa as per criteria mentioned. Can someone confirm the documents to be submitted is there anything besides all passports, DS160 confirmation, appointment confirmation page and 1 photo ? Did you get your Dropbox stamp successfully? Appreciate your early response. You cannot ignore it. Now i see Dropbox location OFC appointment is available for earlier date i.e on 21 November 2022 in Mumba. If you haven't already have it.. Use below for tracking dates, its helpful. Can my husband drop off the documents for both of us and I do not go for the drop off? There is nothing like US corresponce consulate, you can apply anywhere. Student, we will make every effort to ensure that you get an appointment and, if qualified, a visa in time to start classes. I just renewed my h1b with my current employer. Good thing is in New Delhi it is showing 1 calendar day waiting. If you meet the above requirement, then you will not see the question Did your previous H-1B ( temporary occupation, temporary worker, or trainee) expire within the last 48 months?, so do not be confused. and H4 EAD with the new Biometrics process, was waiting for approval and finally Below are the typical general requirements to be eligible for Dropbox Stamping for anyone above 80 years and below 14 years. Do we need to update our new Home Address anywhere in relation to Dropbox Appointment schedule ? The text Schedule OFC appointment on the appointment booking screen can be confusing, but they have a reason. CEAC Website, Errors Info. So next year I had to apply for new H1b and then on I had no stamping issue. This includes B1/B2, F1, and I also had an approval notice for an H1B visa as well but never got the stamp on account of an unfortunate situation with my employer. I choose Chennai as the centre. Hi Sangita, i am in the same situatiohn and had my dropbox yesterday. As well my birth place is Hyderabad previously it was only A.P. Did you get this resolve? I suggest you check with your attorney as well to be clear. Complete your application fully and accurately. US Visa Dropbox Eligibility 48 months Extended Indefinitley, Background: US Visa Stamping In-Person Interview vs. Dropbox, Dropbox Stamping Requirement Extended to 48 months from Expiry. 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. How did you check status of dropbox facility? However, I539 approval for my wife and kids pending for employer B. I scheduled group dropbox appointment for all of us. below documents to submit dropbox. If that is the case, you shouldnt have any issues with dropbox eligibility. Below are the questions asked and how I answered them. 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. How to Apply for H4 EAD? I need to renvue c1 visa cattagery for drawbox thats possibl.? As Fee is Valid for 1 Year, will they cancel my appointment or do I need to pay the fee again? I got my new H1B petition approved in Nov 2021. Manish, Check with USTraveldocs they will help. Yes, it is mandatory. Since now applicants can submit documents in any nearby consulate or VFS he opted for Pune VFS Global center location being very near to us. Medical and humanitarian emergency traveler, we will expedite processing for those dealing with life threatening emergencies. > No 4) Have you ever been refused a U.S. visa before? When should you book Dropbox Appointment with 48 month from expiry option? US embassy Visa interview appointment confirmation. Is there any new rule on this? Do dropbox qualify for the same or are placeholders only for in person appointments? If your expedited appointment request is approved, you will be notified with instructions via email. Please help if anyone cam across similar situation. Learn more about quality higher-education opportunities in the U.S. that you will not find anywhere else in the world. I have taken an appointment for OFC document submission under interview waiver eligibility for B1/B2 renewal at Chennai VAC. For general dropbox eligibility, your US visa had to be valid or expired on or after November 1st, 2021. You can write to consulate/ ustraveldocs to get it clarified as well. If anyone can shed any light on this what would help. We are committed to the essential openness for which the United States has always been known. One photograph (per U.S. visa specification). Friend, relative, agent can drop. You can consider planning next year. Hi Kumar, I am also on h4 visa and have scheduled a dropbox appointment for an F1 visa. 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. If applicable, required documents based on visa class (such as a petition approval for petition-based visas; more information about . 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. Has anyone gone through the process of dropbox submission through someone else? Plan your travel and visa application as far in advance as possible. Documents for H4 Visa Stamping Interview, DropBox. kevin, you can use a representative to drop the passport and supporting details. in case if in-person interview is needed after dropoff how this will be handled? Becuase when I tried to book now, it showed no appointments available. Looks like same visa class within 48 months of the prior visas expiration has been extended indefinitely so we are eligible for Drop box ? Step 3. India Mexico Canada Browse by Country. 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. What documents I need to submit? Can I visit Hyderabad location for VAC instead of Chennai? The key criterion is that you need to meet the 48-month criteria on the day of submission of the documents. Gauri, It depends. Listen H4 Dropbox eligibility for kids under 14 year age. (Not the most recent aka current H4 visa). But, when you try to book the appointment, the online system shows Schedule OFC Appointment as in the below screenshot, which can be confusing as the same message is shown for a Biometrics appointment as well. CEAC Website, Errors Info. How to Apply for H4 EAD? My employer applied H-1B visa cap exempt from India and it is valid till Mar 2025. Yes, it was extended indefinitely again on December 23rd, 2022. In the past, before Nov 28, 2021, the last 3 letters in the dropdown used to say IW, which meant Interview Waiver and it was easy to identify the dropbox appointment. Hi, I have a question on visa stamping. We will remember that, to you, a visa interview may be a new or intimidating experience and that you may be nervous. My last h1b expired in aug 2019 and i moved to h4. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. or do i need to get an appointment for before April 2023? It is not a required document. US Consulates across the globe continue to experience very high demand due to lack of staffing and the local COVID situation. Due to covid rush They waived in person interview for certain visa class an h4 is one of them so totally fine for you. This is crazy, it's going to be 2 years and still so hard to get a visa appointment. or any help you can provide is appreciated. vin, 1. When you say it doesn't ask any questions for you wife, are you logged in as her and scheduling her process? 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. 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. US Visa Appointment Availability Tracker. They changed the system this week for a few things, so could be hiccups too. Charg dAffaires, a.i. You have to choose your preferred US embassy to take an appointment and then drop your documents at . I was confused and answered Yes instead of No for the question Is your previous h1b visa is still valid and it took me to the drop box slots available page and I booked the slot. Instead, now I got VISA interview at counsulate. 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