I traveled to US through employer B in Jan 2017 and the visa was valid until Nov 2019. Can anyone from this group help me with this? The most recent visa should have been issued in your same country (home country). I was out by by 12:35. My h1b expired in 2016. can you share the details if u have already booked slots? 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? Gauri, It depends. This appointment booking is applicable for all dropbox option/ interview waiver applicants filing for their US Visa renewal or stamping in India. 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. India Mexico Canada Browse by Country Worldwide Wait Times Dashboard. > Yes 6) Was your most recent U.S. visa issued after January 1, 2008? Can anyone suggest me whether I am eligible for Dropbox or i have to go for Visa interview . If you have access to original, you can carry too. If the system says you need both and gives both appointments, you need to attend in-person appointment. It is been 9 working days and no update. My appointment was for 14:45 but was allowed to submit at 12:20. Hi, my B1/B2 visa expires in April 2023, but i have got my drop box appointment for July 2023. is that ok? or any type of visa? I paid VISA fee for drop box and the receipt is valid for 12 months. Hey, my B1/ B2 visa expires on 10th March 2024,How early should I start my Dropbox., Visa renewal process to get it stamped. Naresh, Depends on the company status with blanket or not. This depends upon the country you choose. Later I got the J-2 Visa in March, 2022 without any annotation with an interview. With No More Premium Processing Available For H4 EAD, Here's How You Can Expedite Your EAD . As of November 8,2021, foreignnational air travelers to the United States arerequired to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to provide proof of vaccination status prior to boarding an airplane to fly to the United States, with only limited exceptions. Due to the lockdown, the U.S. embassy and most consulates in India are . DS 160 form - No need to carry a full copy of DS160. If not possible, then carry a color copy . Kay, You should not use the system for in-person, if it is not for emergency. If you applying for EAD, that would be with USCIS and they just need copies. But if the appointment is after Dec 31st 2021 can I still use Dropbox? Knowingly you should not falsify information. Congratulations! Please answer. I recently was able to book an appointment for an H1B visa stamping. March 16th, 2021 : USTravelDocs CGI Federal website that is used for Appointment booking for US Visa is updated with the 48 from expiry change. How it all started : 2020 has been a year of travel restrictions and uncertainty. See above article for the details. How you proceed ? You do not have to be physically in India to book the dropbox appointment. Any help will be highly appreciated. However, after paying the fees, i am getting slots for dropping my documents are after the expiry date. You can check your contribution on PRO page. 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. For instance, as of October 2022, Indian Consulates are not yet open for regular operations. and H4 EAD with the new Biometrics process, https://cgifederal.secure.force.com/?language=English&country=India, GUIDE to H1B Visa 2023 Lottery, Registration, Predictions, News, FAQs. @shareandsmile #h1bvisalife #telegramsupport #dropboxHow did I plan my travel? 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. If you already have an account, you can use that. My drop box visa is scheduled in 15 days, am I eligible for appearing for visa stamping with that passport. Biometrics? Same problem. Only Temperature was checked, signed in. Did you have any change in your application status? Plan your travel and visa application as far in advance as possible. Looks like same visa class within 48 months of the prior visas expiration has been extended indefinitely so we are eligible for Drop box ? 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. Due to covid rush They waived in person interview for certain visa class an h4 is one of them so totally fine for you. I am renewing my B1/B2 visa. I held L1B blanket visa initially and travelled to US in Nov,21. They gave receipt for submitting documents which they ask when collecting back passport. We got VISA dropbox slot in Mumbai. The eligibility rule says that you are not eligible if after rejection you didnt receive visa in that category. Hi, I have a question on visa stamping. Sam, You may visit, if you get slot. I changed job for employer B in Jan 2022 and got new I797 approved. planning for India visit May/June next year, just exploring options for stamping. In addition to the above, there are many other visa types that are eligible for interview waiver or dropbox as well. Curious to know what happened to your case? Your visa should not have annotations like Clearance Received or Department Authorization, Your visa should be issued after your 14th birthday. 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. Sohini, Usually, that should be fine as long as you have a copy of the approval notice I797A. CovishieldandCovaxinare both accepted for the purposes of entry into the United States. Travel to the United States is welcomed and encouraged. Charg dAffaires, a.i. You must already have a confirmed interview appointment date in order to request an expedited appointment. Hello siva What is your status? Documents for H4 Visa Stamping Interview, DropBox. Employment verification letter 7. Does it mean since the last visa issuance ? Most recenly I have travelled on B1/B2 to the US and back. I dont know how it is going to work. If you are applying for an F visa, you should be at the same school for which your previous visa was issued. We will explain the reason for any visa denial to you. The VAC appointment is booked under Visa Class H4, whereas the my visa category is H1-B. On the top of it Visa ban and consulate closures. So this would mean I am not eligible For Dropbox since I got a H1b refusal more than 10 years ado? H4 EAD (I-765) Service Centers: CSC, NSC, TSC, VSC. Medical and humanitarian emergency traveler, we will expedite processing for those dealing with life threatening emergencies. Wait Time For U.S. Visa Interview. I- 797 Current only 2. Will I be still eligible for dropbox? ravi, Usually, not needed. You need to follow the same process as in-person appointment booking. Since 48 month extension rule expired on Dec 31, will I be still eligible for Dropbox. You may also check the US Visa Dropbox Stamping Experiences page for the most recent user experiences. ABhikalp, Yes. Thank you !! (For a full list of vaccines in the Emergency Use Listing process see the WHO website:https://extranet.who.int/pqweb/key-resources/documents/status-covid-19-vaccines-within-who-eulpq-evaluation-process(PDF 332 KB).) can somebody please answer this questions. On H4 Visa I have Annotation NIE UNDER PP ON RISK TO LABOR MARKET. The system will show the date and time slots accordingly. Rahul, Yes, you can do it now or even later. Print your appointment letter and follow the instructions in it. The website says that slots after oct 2022 are placeholders for emergencies. Did you get your visa? > No 4) Have you ever been refused a U.S. visa before? Thank you very much for good video, very informative. H1B primary Form i797A or B (H1B approval notice) - Original is best. Post, F VISA, the VISA was changed to H1B. I am in the same situation. Most recent visa should have been issued in your same country (home country). My drop box appointment is on May 2022. 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. Please advise. Documents will only be accepted at locations mentioned in appointment letter, so please decide the Post before scheduling the appointment. Below are some of the most common visa types that are relevant for our readers. Could you help me understand the validity of my H-4 visa if my F1 visa gets rejected? Can someone confirm the documents to be submitted is there anything besides all passports, DS160 confirmation, appointment confirmation page and 1 photo ? If you get any info, please share. Yes, you can schedule the appointment from the US or anywhere in the world, before you arrive in India. Also do you require salary slips & employment letter of H1B too for Dropbox? I got my petition transferred to employer B few months later and H1B stamping was successful. Interview waiver letter printed during appointment booking. No H1B VISA stamping in passport was done as my spouse after moving out of school is yet to travel to India. Please send me the reply, If your visa expires in 2024, and you submit application in 2023. I have previously B1/B2 visa stamped on my passport. I had my H4 visa In the end, the website told me that I AM ELIGIBLE FOR DROPBOX. If anyone can shed any light on this what would help. It will be free of charge for Consulate locations and there is a fee of Rs 650 INR, if you are submitting in other locations. See below screenshot of the Official Press release on Travel.State.Gov, December 29th, 2020 : Today, US Department of Stat issued a press release and update that extended the eligibility of 24 months until March 31st, 2021. I am not sure what is going to happen. 1-703-520-2239 (from the U.S.), The U.S.-India Partnership Ambition and Achievement, Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation. But now, you must schedule an appointment beforehand to drop off your documents for dropbox stamping. You can check B2 Visa Stamping Experiences for some experiences. 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. Alekhya, Well, this one is not interchangeable, You should only go to Mumbai. Dropbox appointment is mandatory in India for US visa Stamping. So, do not be confused with the text with OFC on the top. Let me explain my situation. Or Apply for new passport and take both passport to consular appointment. Children under 14 years of age are eligible for dropbox. Photo 2 copy 3. I tried cgifederal website every other day, last 4 months, but could get Dropbox Appointment only in September 2023..!! Hi all, I am not seeing any appointments available for Dropbox in Chennai. My spouse is eligible for drop box as per criteria. Alerts and Messages for U.S. visitors to India. My renewal was filed as L1B Individual. H1B/H4 Regular visa slots( No Questions only slot availability messages) 74 628 members, 775 online. I am on same situation. 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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. You need to go to the Consulate/VAC location at the respective date and time. For the first time (clicking on the New appointment),While filling up the questionnaire it said I am eligible for a drop box appointment and I confirmed. And Im well under the 48 month deadline. There were other applicants too applying for other countries since its VFS Global. In the past, you could only submit your visa stamping documents at the specified dropbox location. It is not a required document. Bipasha, There is no H4 EAD dropbox. You may also read US Visa Stamping Dropbox Appointment mandatory, if eligible. Check US Visa Consulates Updates COVID India for complete details on the appointments, USTravelDocs updates. . Below is the document that was released by US Consulates when they introduced Dropbox Stamping with Appointments. Since Sep 2019, US Consulates in India introduced appointments for US Visa stampings using the Interview Waiver option, popularly called Dropbox. However, Im planning to drop the documents at Bangalore VAC. If I get any info, I will share with you. hello, Do we need to submit financial documents such as W2, bank statement from sponsorer ( son) for visitor visa renewal document drop off.? Your DS-160 confirmation page. I mean H1 and H4 get same Dropbox appointment to drop documents. I am wondering if I should re apply now or wait for some more time. Even It says im eligible for Dropbox, but also asks me to book Consular appointment. 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. There were no US visa refusals in any other visa class, since your recent visa issuance, You shouldnt have any denials since your last visa stamping. However, my Consular appointment is in Hyderabad. My son Birthday 03/02/2008 (14 years/5 months). My H1B visa stamped in India expired in Sep 2020. or do i need to get an appointment for before April 2023? Do you qualify for Dropbox (Interview Waiver) Appointment in 2023? How to Apply for H4 EAD? I applied for Dropbox considering my older visa. He can come between 10 am till 4 pm anytime and submit. Here is the text in the announcement. Does this imply I have to schedule drobox appointment before VISA fee expires? You can read more at Drop off documents at any Location in India Below is the difference on how it used to look. Hello, I submitted my documents at hyderabad drop box on 28th Oct. STtus still shows documents received. How did you check status of dropbox facility? 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