But dropbox results take anywhere between 4-6 weeks as per few folks here in this forum. Below is sample 221g given at Consulate for H1B Dropbox before pandemic asking to attend the consulate for interview on any day. The situation is same as previous week. The US Embassy did not clearly tell when they will open slots for December 2022 or for next year. So do not be confused. on how to handle US Visa appointments and the current operation status of their services. Depending on answer to this, we might or might not qualify for drop-box. Pathetic, Dont know what to do and who to escalate this to. I know this is a million dollar question but did anyone have any luck for any slots opening till this Dec 2022 ? We have removed all the timeline of updates before January 2022 to keep the thread clean and up to date. Im planning to renew my passport by Jan or Feb 2023, so do I need to cancel my existing appointment and redo the whole process with a new passport OR carrying the old + new passport at VAC should be fine? Your H1B visa stamp in your passport was not lost, stolen, or canceled, or has CWOP written on the visa. Currently, they are processing interview waivers and limited in-person slots. List of Common Documents for H1B Dropbox Applicant, List of Documents specific to H1B Visa for Dropbox applicant. Currently I have an approved H1B petition and preparing to book appointment. travel.state.gov site shows too much delay. Rohit, Usually for kids to apply for interview waiver, the parents both of them should have the visa. Vicky, it is a common issue. You would get another screen that shows the below text with the next steps to follow, as shown in the below screenshot. Australia Immigration Forums. They clarified again that B1/B2 dropbox is only available for anyone with previous B1/B2 visa expired within the last 48 months. It may happen, due to the change in situations, many of these are not known until like the day of the interview or drop-off date of documents. 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. They say that they open appointments on a rolling basis. It looks like this, as in the below screenshot. Please advise. See the below screenshot. They have changed the rules to give interview waiver to H1B applicants if they had any US visa issued in the past. US Embassy opened a lot of appointments on September 27th, 2022 for all visa categories. The first step to applying for H1B stamping using the interview waiver or dropbox option is to ensure you meet all the general required criteria for a typical interview waiver or dropbox. US Embassy updated on Nov 28th saying that they have opened quite a few B1/B2 dropbox slots across Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai. Will i be eligible for Drop Box? I wanted to apply for a drop-box appointment for myself and my wife. March 29th, 2022: Below are the latest updates from March until today, includes last week as well. September 29th, 2022: US Consulates organized a Facebook Live today with Mr. Don Heflin. If you are dropbox eligible, you can book an appointment for any city and dropbox it at any other consulate location. You can email the consulate and USTravelDocs , if you are in doubt. Dropped off docs at Chennai VAC (for Delhi VAC) on Oct 26. 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. Appreciate you for the valid help. Vedant, Yes, you cannot see. Is it possible that H1 is really refused and H4 is issued? It looks like this, as in the below screenshot. Still no date on when they will resume fresh B1/B2. This is not related to USCIS petition approval or denial. pic.twitter.com/Vea0uwvx1X. Can you pls tell me what did you do ? Is this expected? I wish some day they get better. They are usually tweets or website updates from the US Consulate/ US Embassy. Currently I am working for Company A in India and applied for transfer to same Company A in US location. saw date Oct 17 2022 but when trying to book it showed error.. Now I try to book I dont see any dates in 2022 are all slots for B1/B2 gone.. It is very normal. Can someone confirm please, Good afternoon.. But I cannot access any dates for a dropbox appointment at the US consulate in Kolkata, India (this is for a routine H1B renewal: I have confirmed interview waiver qualification, my DS 160 filed, all fees paid). They are misguided by the fact that their previous H1B visa foil glued in their passport has their previous employers name and they may not be eligible for dropbox. We are in USA now. They have also extended the hours in Mumbai during weekdays to address more cases. Well, this keeps changing, very hard to say. Overall Current Status Summary: US Consulates in India continue to be closed for regular operations as of February 13th, 2023. Looking for visa appointments for b1/b2 for my parents . Sara, yes, very much expected. balaji, Yes, you can. My wife on the other hand has been getting the "There are currently no appointments available" message and . For background, you can read How to apply for a US Visa for general guidance on the US Visa stamping process. ( see below screenshot). 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. Pushkar, If you cannot do it in the portal, you should call the customer service. Check the above article, it has the full list of documents as well. I am not sure why they asking for re-interview. If anyone travels without planning and a confirmed slot, they say that applicants need to be prepared to stay for an extended period of time in India. Note: Travel for the purpose of attending weddings and graduation ceremonies, assisting pregnant relatives, participating in an annual business/academic/professional conference, or enjoying last-minute tourism does not qualify for expedited appointments. They say that H1B and L visas are treated the same in their system, with exception of Blanket L visas processed only at Chennai. I am looking for a visa appointment for later this year. Dropbox appointment is mandatory in India for US visa Stamping. . You need to select the option that says H-1B Temporary worker in specialty occupation and then click on continue at the bottom. They say some people cancel appointments and you may get lucky in rescheduling. They filed the H1B visa (cap exempt) and it got approved. Should I wait till Sept 2022 for the further development of this or should I go ahead book that place holder appointment? Response: Check, if your most recently issued US Visa meets all the below conditions: If your answer is Yes to all the above 3 points, then you would answer No to this question. This includes any of your recent US visas, including the H1B Visa. If you wish to remain on travel.state.gov, click the "cancel" message. Not sure. Thank You Mr.Kumar for your prompt reply! . I'm able to see dropbox availability across all sites. CEAC Website, Errors Info. On December 23rd, 2022, the US Dept of State extended the Interview Waiver Options until Dec 31st, 2023. All they ask for are questions about your visa expiration date and general criteria. I do see some dates open in Nov , Dec of 2022 and from Jan 2023. US Consulates to release 100K Appointments for H/L visa dropbox applicants for 2023. They plan to open the second half of July and the first half of August appointments later. I have a previous H4 visa stamped in India and expired. For first-time refused F1 applicants, they said that they will open visa appointment slots toward the end of the season. They say they are trying to incrase the capacity, but say to expect significant wait times for quite some time. US Consulates continue to be operating in full swing to clear the wait times with the recent measures announced in January 2023. h1b. Below is the list of documents that need to be submitted for H1B Dropbox Submission during the appointment : Never give any original documents, except your passport. Its been more than 24 hours since I made the payment. Overall, the process to renew an H1B visa, using an interview waiver/ dropbox option, is very straightforward and should not have any complications. See the below screenshot. Thanks. When I reached out to help desk, they replied Please follow the timings and instructions on your appointment. Below is screenshot of the info from their. Hi, I have my H1B petition approved and in I-797B form with validity till August 2023. You may add your H1B Dropbox details anonymously at US Visa Dropbox Stamping Tracker to get details on current processing time trends and for community benefit. New / Data Noddy! Also, to add, we have many users on our blog and social media channels, who have got stamping done after the H1B transfer. Ajau, The online status can be very misleading at times. I also have the same case I tried today but the same situation, not sure how to book an appointment with the kid. Here are the key updates: They repeated what was said in the previous weeks updates. F1 Appointments for Fall 2022: US Embassy mentioned that they will give slots to students who did not interview before, instead of giving more slots for someone rejected. It shows details about document drop-off and pickup options for a fee as well. In general, the dropbox processing time SLA is about 7 to 10 working days, but due to the higher load, it seems they are taking more than that time. If you have answered the wizard questions as mentioned above and if you are eligible, you will get a confirmation saying that you are eligible for Interview Wavier or Dropbox. But, if they have requested for it, you need to honor it and go there. But, this changed in mid-2021. hi, Looks like this article is not latest as per the the latest visa renewal guidelines https://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/en/renew-visa. Also, they said you cannot get the passport back during these 3 to 4 weeks period if you really want to for any reason. But the status of my H1 shows REFUSED. As long as you have your I-797 approval valid and I-94 valid, you are fine. I have got the appointment at 4:45 pm for drop box. Is there a need to take photos also or will it be taken on the spot at the dropbox center? Also, when you submit the DS-160 form, you will get a confirmation number. CEAC Website, Errors Info. Not just the recent one. A, G, and NATO applications are excluded from these wait times, as they are processed separately. Prathyusha, Yes, if your I-797 has changed, you can get it updated by calling support, also you can fill out new DS-160 as well and update the same. Will I be eligible if I meet all above mentioned criteria but applied under consular processing? As of February 2023, you can apply for H1B visa stamping for both in-person and interview waiver. You will need to click on the option that says Add by Name as it looks in the below screenshot. See below screenshot. i read that same visa class within 48 months of the prior visas expiration has been extended indefinitely ? Do you guys know what is the tentative dates available for dropbox? Advance travel planning and early visa application are important. There are currently no appointments available. Our capacity will continue to increase as our team grows this spring. In general, Dropbox stamping does not need Biometrics. Is it fine with USA consulate to allow visa stamping on a passport which is going to expire in 6 months 10 days? It will be listed as Step 6 and looks like in the below screenshot. 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 Call the customer service and ask them to update after the new passport to ensure it is up to date. They have opened slots for 2023 so that people can plan ahead their travel. what should I select for Did your most recent application result in you being issued the visa?. They suggest keeping checking the CGI Federal website. It looks like in the below screenshot. As part of my application, I have a minor child (dependent) who is currently at H4 status without a stamped visa (last stamped visa was L2). Work days refers only to days when the embassy is open and does not include weekends and holidays. It looks like this, as in the below screenshot. Application Final Action Date. Keerthana, You both have to be eligible for dropbox as well to go with him. So, if you have an appointment, you are good, otherwise, you would need to defer your admission. The difference is that if your expedite request is denied your . Friend, relative, agent can drop. Please advice. There are some exceptions applicable from now until Dec 31st, 2023, where the US Dept of State has waived in-person appointments for H1B holders if they meet requirements such as having a valid US Visa issued in any category in the past and applying from the country of residence. In January 2023, US Consulates and Embassy processed over 1 lakh(100,000) visa applicants. Currently we have April 2023 appointment which was last chance to book in the 5 th attempt. You will get a chance to review and confirm the details you have entered until now as a summary. CGI Federal - Step 1 - Select Nonimmigrant Visa for booking H1B Visa Dropbox 2. Only the rule fo 48-month got extended beyond Dec 2021, that is what they mean by indefinitely. They said that they are preparing for a small student season in April, who are planning for Summer intake. As the F1 visas for spring are processeed, now they say that they will focus on the H1B, L1 and other petition based visas starting from February 2022. Have a few questions from DS-160 perspective. Ok, so dropbox appointments are immediate they ask you to send documents as soon as you fill up questionnaire. Did you go for Visa appointment or Dropbox ? In all cases: You must first submit the online visa application form (DS-160), pay the application fee, and schedule the first available interview appointment. August 10th, 2022: Below are the latest updates from the end of July until now in August. Please can anyone confirm this? While filling out the questionnaire while taking an appointment it drove me to take a dropbox appointment rather than an in-person appointment. MHim. The slots they will open in the next round will be for interviews after August 15th, 2022. The city you select here does not really matter. I had opted for the premium delivery of Passports, so will I be getting the 221(g) in courier or email? It says that the proclamation is in effect, so they cannot process and need more information. I need to update my DS160 number as I had to make some changes after the appointment is confirmed? That is just few days after 6 months of drop box appointment date. Last petition expired in Jan 2021. Gowtham, You only talk about most recent visa stamping as it clearly asks for it. You need to select the option Employment-based visas option and click on continue. Are dependent also eligible for drop box? You probably need to carry all updated documents , otherwise you will get 221g. I am only looking to get the visa sticker in my passport so I can travel back home to England and see family. US Consulates in India continue to operate in very limited fashion and not open for regular operations yet. Kansas Solutions / Eng !troll. Next, you need to select the language of the interview that you plan to do if you have to go for an interview. Thanks in advance! Again, in December 2022, they confirmed the availability of the 48-month dropbox rule for 2023 and beyond as well. There will not be any slots open for March 2023. I am a first-timer for a US visa, but considering the current slots scenario. In 2021 Jan, her H4 visa got converted to H1B using Change of Status and she changed the employer in 2021 September. Do not panic. I want to go ahead & choose this option but not sure to provide incorrect information by No to the question Whether you held a previous US visa, September 2 slots available for Mumbai OFC appointment for visa stamping anyone interested can chk, people, delhi OFC showed 10 slots try now. Visa Bulletin Predictions. Any update on your situation, i also have a same situation. 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 And is he eligible for interview waiver appointment ? There is no gurantee for that. Mind it that you can click about 12 times in 24 hours and you can get locked out from your CGI account for 72 hours if you clicked more than stipulated. 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. Please continue to monitor https://t.co/NWWVNbHYHX for appointments as they open. Ive inquired with India support, they keep sending a general email and ask to go to the VAC at the scheduled time. Pranay, It is the case for everyone. Can someone please help I submitted in Dropbox chennai April 26 th and ceac status shown as application received till now and cgi federal website not showing passport is with us embassy earlier it use to show passport is with us embassy consulate Can someone please let me know Chennai consulate email Id if I can mail and ask them kindly help Im very much worried or any hotline to call ? I do not have a stamped visa yet and Im planning to schedule a stamping/drop-box appointment. . Probably for Petition USCIS does not handle & special character. Consular sections overseas may be able to expedite your interview date if there is an urgent, unforeseen situation such as a funeral, medical emergency, or school start date. No changes in terms of consulates operation status. I have a set of questions regarding my H1B case, my lottery got selected in April 2020 and the petition was approved till Sept 2023. I am aware that the US Embassy recently mentioned to be prepared for 3-4 weeks for stamping after dropping off the passport with documents. The first page would have your details, Appointment details, Document delivery or pickup info, fee information, and DS-160 details. In general, you have one year from the day you paid Visa fee to use the same. Now I have Employment verification letter from Company A (India location) and Offer letter from Company A (US location) . What is Clearance Received or Department Authorization annotation? From the article you linked, it is clear that the H category visa is no longer bound by the 48 month rule. Below are the payment options for Dropbox Stamping in India. No specific date or week was stated by them. If you are not eligible, then you call the customer service and split the profile to avoid issues. Hi Im applying for a new h1b through interview waiver.I would like to get my spouse on h4.My spouse has had rejection in the past but no rejection since last visa.Will she be eligible for waiver ?can I book in same appointment ? Share your thoughts and inputs in comments section below. On Feb 18th, they updated during their Visa Fridays that they do not know when they will open first time B1/B2 Appointments. Your spouse and kids will not be as they have not been to the US. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Usually, H1B amendments, transfers, and extensions are referred to as "petition" and you file them with USCIS. At some sites its mentioned its till end of 2022 only but some sites say otherwise. Have anyone seen Interview slots in Hyderabad for the month of Sept yet? Sometimes, it can take up to 3 weeks as well. The officer may also conclude that the applicant remains ineligible for a visa. Need to wait for summer. In the confirmation letter, only passport is mentioned as the required document to be taken for dropbox. Below is the typical sequence for the change of various statuses. 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. US Embassy in India had Visa Fridays Q & A last Friday on Feb 9th, 2023. You would see this listed as Step 3 in the wizard as in the below screenshot. Below is a sample 221g issued by the Consulate for dropbox stamping that was not successful in August 2022 from New Delhi. The passport with documents only available for dropbox applicant the US visa appointments and you may get lucky rescheduling. 1 lakh ( 100,000 ) visa applicants slots open for March 2023 help desk, they are preparing for fee. 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