The would be the actual name of the country which you were applying for a visa from. 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. Hi Kumar It will be my sons first time visa stamping. I also have the same case I tried today but the same situation, not sure how to book an appointment with the kid. There is no gurantee for that. Dropbox ? Should I wait till Sept 2022 for the further development of this or should I go ahead book that place holder appointment? It's pretty easy, and all you have to do is select the country you're applying in. Could you please give more clarity on H1 Dropbox? They said that they canceled all previous B1/B2 placeholder appointments that users had until now. The other one is for students applying for F1 Visas. The documents can be submitted by a representative on the appointment date and time. My offer letter has employer name as A & B US LLP. October 17th, 2022: Below are the updates from the beginning of October until today. H1B/H4 Visa Dropbox slots( No Questions only slot availability messages) 191 885 members, 1 347 online. 2) My company says that placeholder appointments are available from March 2023. It will show the status of your passport is ready for pickup, and also once you collected your passport. This is my first H1B Visa stamping. US Consulates in India continue to operate in very limited fashion and not open for regular operations yet. January 31st, 2022: Below are the latest updates from the last three weeks until today. 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. US Embassy in India had Visa Friday Q&A Session on July 29th, 2022. I have an invitation to present my research papers (3 papers) for world Congress in August 2022 I have applied for B1 visa for the first time I have attempted emergency application but it was not granted . Worried if I take appointment in India and getting my passport in time without delay and not effecting my return travel to Singapore. They are operating in limited fashion with few appointments. Ravi, You need to keep looking, they open slots almost daily on rolling basis. Priyam, You can submit anywhere, no need to do anything about DS-160. You can check the timeline section to get detailed links and, official sources, and news screenshots in the next section. This also applies to your previous H1-B Visa. Wow ! The first one is the list of common documents and the second is the documents that are specific to H1B visa applicants. Most of these slots are for Jan 2022 and Feb 2022. Hi! Any idea when future F1 appointments will be opened? Check US Consulates contact info. Lack of slots availability 2. (2/3). At present, working in Singapore on Employment pass. I am eligible for dropbox but I dont see any OFC appointments in Mumbai or other consulates. Is there a need to take photos also or will it be taken on the spot at the dropbox center? As of today, everything stands as before with limited operations across all consulates. You need to answer them correctly based on your situation. Response : You should answer Yes only if your visa is still valid. Appreciate you for the valid help. Visit this website, register yourself and schedule your interview. You need to go to the relevant address of the documents drop-off location that is on the Dropbox Confirmation Letter. balaji, Yes, you can. Ravi, It is not very common to attend interview twice. The originals can be verified as needed by them when they take copies. Response: If you did not lose your previous US visa from the past, you would answer No. In general, dropbox does not require an interview, but in case, they want to interview you, you need to select that and click on continue. The process to submit documents is pretty straightforward as listed below. Ever travelled to US. Still, all the US Consulates in India continue to be operating in a limited fashion as in previous weeks. Response: For this, most of them would answer Yes, unless your visa was issued before Jan 1st, 2008. May 18th, 2022: Below are the latest updates from the last two weeks, until today. Is Dropbox for first time H1B stamping from F1, still valid for 2023? Could you please list all documents you sent to them for Dropbox renewal? J, It clearly tells that the B1/B2 interviews will be from Sep 1st, I dont understand what is wrong. Hi Kumar, First I would like to thank you for providing timely updates on your site. You will enter the DS-160 confirmation number or Application ID in the next step during the appointment booking for dropbox stamping. Yes, slots are opening on a rolling basis for B1/B2 now. Is it true that one can login and reschedule only twice ? No changes to the vaccination requirements, you still need to be fully vaccinated. After you book the dates, you will be navigated further to print the H1B Dropbox Appointment Confirmation Letter. It is a nightmare. Why US Visa Status on CEAC says Refused for 221g ? H1B slots are very much sold out for summer. If you are not eligible, then you call the customer service and split the profile to avoid issues. Check below tweet from them. They are not opening slots for fresh B1/B2 stampings yet and do not know when they will open B1/B2 Stamping slots for first time B1/B2 applicants. If you have a valid emergency, raise an Emergency appointment request and provide supporting documents. They say they are trying to incrase the capacity, but say to expect significant wait times for quite some time. Do the questionnaire on the CGI Federal Portal, it will tell you. They have changed the rules to give interview waiver to H1B applicants if they had any US visa issued in the past. Below is the list of documents that need to be submitted for H1B Dropbox Submission during the appointment : You can carry either color printout or a black and white printout of your appointment letter/ confirmation page. They continue to say that they have staffing shortages due to pandemic and slots get filled quickly as they are released. See below screenshot or check the tweet below. See below screenshot. More F1 visa appointment slots are open as the focus is on Spring 2022 students. did they ask additional documents? No change in the overall situation of Consulates in India, they continue to be operating in limited fashion like in the previous weeks. Dropbox slots continue to be open for H1B, H4, L and other visa types. They did not mention the exact dates or times, when the additional 20,000 slots would be released. No new updates from last week. Dropbox Processing time varies from 1 day to 6 weeks. August 10th, 2022: Below are the latest updates from the end of July until now in August. The response from the support team is, users cannot covert the appointments, but they can cancel and re-book, if they qualify. Did you all get a new appointment slot before Feb 2023? Everything is as in the previous week. Today the status changed from Application received to refused.. is this a 221 g? ), Question about h1b unemployment days after layoff. The below questions are not relevant until the end of 2022. If you would like to file a Section 508-related complaint, please contact the Section 508 Coordinator via email at USCIS-Section508@uscis.dhs.gov. Only the rule fo 48-month got extended beyond Dec 2021, that is what they mean by indefinitely. It will be listed as Step 6 and looks like in the below screenshot. Can anyone please clarify whether the slots are opened & booked already or yet to be opened.. Please can anyone confirm this? Could someone please share the list of documents you sent for Dropbox renewal? F1 Slots to open in mid-May for June and beyond. Hi Kumar, I am trying to look for visa dates in India for dropbox and it says No OFC dates available. To avoid issues, get yours and your wifes dropbox stamping done and then apply for your sons dropbox. Hi Kumar, My spouse was on H4 visa starting from 2017 and we did the visa extension in 2019. Is this fine? Ajith, Sometimes, it can take time. US Consulates and Embassy continue to be in limited operations status and there is no estimated time when they will start operating with full capacity. In India for a family emergency (Mom's surgery) and cannot find any appointments for Dropbox at US consulates. I am looking for a dropbox date on June/July 2023. Select the Language of the Visa interview, Visa Category, and Visa Class. This new option is valid until the end of 2022 ( Dec 31st, 2022). US Embassy in India said they do not have any date in mind on when they will open fresh B1/B2 stamping slots. But I got an interview waiver. No changes in the US Consulates status in terms of their operations; everything is still operating at limited capacity. See below screenshot from their website. 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? The July 26, 2022 update referred in the above post mentions Under new Guidance If you are dropbox eligible and still need an emergency appointment, you need to answer the question Whether you held a previous US visa to No to book an in-person appointment and then submit an Emergency appointment request How can I verify this guidance? The lifting of the travel ban to the US does not mean that you can get an appointment to get visa stamping. It is better to carry the required documents, than scramble for the same in last minute. My F1 visa was rejected once and aprroved in the second attempt. Or do I have to take an appointment after 29 October? What is the usual processing time for new B1/B2 visas? This is not related to USCIS petition approval or denial. Nikhil, You may need to update the DS-160 or create a new one with the new passport. Its for H1B Visa stamping in India. He gave guidance on how consulates in India will handle appointments for rest 2022 and 2023. Future F, M, and J appointment openings at the Embassy and Consulates will be for interviews taking place after Aug 14, so if you need to arrive at school by mid-Aug, book an appointment now! No date was mentioned when they will open. Travel within USA: Why SHOULD you carry Passport, US Visa, I-94. I do see March 2023 but that is too far. December 19th, 2022: US Embassy had Visa Fridays Question and Answer session on December 15th, below are the. 1) How do we know the real time appointment status for the H1B interviews? If any doubt, reach out to them or consulate directly. 8 Jan 2022 20,000 New Dropbox Appointments Available In India In a welcome move, The US State Department has announced an additional 20,000 dropbox interview waiver appointment slots in various US consulates in India. Does anyone know if I can update the I-797 Approval Notice Number after scheduling a drop-box appointment? If not, you can enter the receipt number in the receipt number box and click continue, then it will show the below pop-up. Atleast that gives me enough details to call in the Malaysian consulate or to check if they allow TCNs for non immigration visa. Look for the one relevant for H and L Applicants. Have anyone seen Interview slots in Hyderabad for the month of Sept yet? The list of documents to be carried will be given on the rest of the pages by Visa type. Could you please help? Not all visa applications can be completed on the day of the interview; please read the information below for more details. Also there are several ongoing changes to the DropBox process which we need to be aware of. Just go ahead and schedule appointment in the portal whenever you find slots. What should my answer be to the question on cgi website: Do you have a previous US visa in any class issued? The below history information is not applicable now ( after Nov 8, 2021). Dear Mr Kumar , You have been very helpful to everyone . Regarding slots for other visa types like B1/B2, H1B, L1 and others see below updates from April. Yug And Nik 2.11K. In the past, it used to say in the same class for which you are applying. When you apply for a US Visa renewal and you meet certain criteria, you can get it stamped in your passport without attending an in-person visa interview. Thanks Kumar. You can check your U.S. Visa Dropbox eligibility by using the app. US Embassy Updated on June 9th, 2022 that for Dropbox Stamping submissions, it can take anywhere from 3 to 4 weeks for the processing and they cannot expedite the processing of the same. Have not traveled since got the H1. 6-8 months for Extension when travel for 2 weeks vacation we have to spend the time on the stamping . or any help you can provide is appreciated. venky, You are right, if the applicant meets all the requirements, they are eligible for dropbox. Can I get stamping for my dependants using my approved I797? Continue to monitor availability and stay in contact with your university regarding flexibility on program start dates. Pushkar, If you cannot do it in the portal, you should call the customer service. There are two sets of documents they suggest. If you are from other country, you should check your local US Consulate Website for updated information. Have a safe 2022! I was expecting to book an interview as my Son I below 14 years. Luckily, on one. Im stuck with my kid here and my husband is already in the US. Check. 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? They said they are finalizing their schedules and they will open slots for November and December 2022 as well. My appointment is at Chennai consulate and in my ds160 I entered the location for submitting documents as Chennai. See the below screenshot. Most of the times they open bulk slots on Monday morning at around 9:18 AM IST. On Jan 1st, 2022, CGI Federal/UStravelDocs website got updated with new questions that implements the new interview waiver rule. It can be different from the city where you actually go for stamping or submitting documents. You will be asked a set of questions in a guided wizard format, you need to complete them by selecting the relevant ones as applicable for an H1B visa. Vedant, Yes, you cannot see. But booking an appointment requires payment at a Nepali bank branch with cash. I have been looking for Visa Dropbox slots for almost 2 months now with no luck. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. DS-160 form is a very lengthy form and asks for a lot of information. Previous sponsored stamped H1B: Tech Mahindra: Stamping done in 2017 Feb Current Sponsored: A company: Case approved and planning for VISA stamping 1. Last petition expired in Jan 2021. I am in the same situation. Not easy to get a date. 2nd stamping (Dropbox), Toronto. November 8th, 2022: US Embassy had Visa Fridays Q&A last week, below are the key updates from the same, including regular updates. Thanks Kumar. The Visa Status shows as Refused for all 3 of us on the CEAC Website and have received the Passports for mine and Spouse with the 221G letter stating that we need to appear for the In-person Interview at the Kolkata Consulate office. Check below tweet from US Consulate in Mumbai. The guided wizard looks like in the below section screenshots. But I dont want to cancel this hard earned appointment. If you answered No to the above question 5, you would get the below question 6. I was wondering if there is any possibility that embassy will cancel appointment due to rising covid cases? Im so confused. 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, Official News at US Dept of State Annoucement. Due to the overwhelming demand, there are a limited number of daily interview waiver appointments, and they generally fill shortly after they become available. Today even on the OFC appointments page it is saying There are currently no appointments available. You have to choose your preferred US embassy to take an appointment and then drop your documents at the corresponding drop-off location FREE of cost: New Delhi Embassy - drop at New Delhi, Chandigarh, or Jalandhar processing centers. I filled and confirmed my DS-140 as A & B US LLP in the employer field for VISA stamping. Hi, I have my H1B petition approved and in I-797B form with validity till August 2023. . Its a shocker that we have such a terrible software that thousands of folks will be relying upon. US Visa Stamping India Updates [Jan 2023]: 200K B1/B2 Slots Released, Summary of all Updates from US Consulates in India as of January 17th, 2023, Timeline, Official Links to Updates from US Consulates in India until January 17th, 2023, History of US Travel Ban for India, NIE (Reference only Not Applicable Now), FAQs US Consulates Updates with COVID-19, Read below articles on the Travel Ban Exceptions, NIE Details, Travel to USA Processes, Samples, How to Guides. July 26th, 2022: Below are the latest updates from the beginning of July until now. It will be listed as Step 3 and looks like in the below screenshot. See the below tweet from US Embassy. Question 1: Do you have a previous H-1B visa (temporary occupation, temporary worker or trainee)?. Next, you will get an option to confirm that your visa fees are non-refundable, you need to click on the confirm option as shown in the below screenshot. (need to book my return accordingly) 2) Did anyone else face this situation of no dropbox? In the past, there was a requirement that the applicants previous H1B stamping should be from the same country. So, if you have an appointment, you are good, otherwise, you would need to defer your admission. 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. January 1st, 2022 : Below are the latest updates from today. Home Work Visa Dropbox appointment for H1b in India for summer 2022 Illumina mxdL11 Jan 10, 2022 13 Comments Trying to book dropbox appointment at Chennai VC for June-July-Aug time frame, but not seeing any single slots. No changes in the situation and consulates continuously say the same message on their official Twitter account saying that they have limited capacity and slots. They suggest emailing ahead of time with the specific appointment information and language requirements so that they can work it out. The below question 2 has also changed with the new interview waiver option for certain new H1B visa interview applicants. 4) Do you think the US Consulate will give priority to those petitions, which were approved earlier, but the interview did not happen? You need to wait. H and L Visas Dropbox Slots fully booked for Summer, There are many more updates, read complete details at, Watch the Official Video Recording of the same below. Also, they do not plan to cancel existing appointments. There were no US visa refusals in any other visa class, since your recent H1B visa issuance. You need to go only during the appointment date and allowed times to the dropbox location in the appointment confirmation letter. I would suggest to pay the receipt and keep trying on the website , saw some dates available for feb March last week (mumbai) Yes, this is what I did. When I reached out to help desk, they replied Please follow the timings and instructions on your appointment. anotherh1b, You would likely be eligible. The next big batch of slots will come later part of November. If I have already attempted twice , what is the next option please . Question : Is your previous H-1B visa (temporary occupation, temporary worker or trainee) still valid?. There is no guarantee that you will get the slot as it is on a case by case basis. Many applications also receive form 221g which can delay your passport. Hi Kumar my son trying for Dropbox appointment slot for H1B visa stamping. UAE allows third Country nationals and I saw in the telegram group that if you can get your expedite request approved, they will take you in July. 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. Kindly suggest. 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 old + new passport at VAC should be fine. You do not need a new US Visa if you are already in the US. I have dropbox appointment for May 2023. Or only H1B letters are necessary? H1B Visa Interview waived if the applicant meets certain conditions. I have changed employer and continued to work here in usa. In this day and age hard to imagine something so badly developed and always broken. I am working in the US on approved H1B. Dropbox slots for B1/B2 visitor visa were open from December 5th evening ( India Time). bala, they do not mention the dates on when they will release it. Ive inquired with India support, they keep sending a general email and ask to go to the VAC at the scheduled time. Rescheduling drop off date allowed. They clarified again that B1/B2 dropbox is only available for anyone with previous B1/B2 visa expired within the last 48 months. DO NOT cancel appointment or restart the process. I had got the Dropbox Appointment for 1st September 2022 for the H1B Visa for myself and H4 Visa for my dependents for Spouse and Daughter at the Kolkata VAC. The updates are accurate and reflect weekly updates from consulate. Any tips will be helpful. It will be of great help to me. Any input will be greatly appreciated. See below tweets. Ashish, You can get the stamping done 90 days before from the start date on the petition. I am not able to see any slots. US Consulates in India continue to be operating normally despite the recent COVID-19 cases increase in the country. If they do cancel, they will inform the applicants affected. This was a good move. Verify the details and click on continue. I am trying to schedule an appointment for visa stamping in India. 1. Received passport & copies of H1B petition and employer offer letter (I submitted earlier) back along with a yellow slip requesting an additional document to be submitted at any of the closest VAC. They will start interviewing these applicants after the student visa season ( Aug, Sep 2022). The screenshot sharing platform helps to check the availability of US visa slots in India. see below tweets. 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. For first-time refused F1 applicants, they said that they will open visa appointment slots toward the end of the season. If I select no, it is asking to go for separate appointments for the kid. I need to update my DS160 number as I had to make some changes after the appointment is confirmed? Yes, you should be as this is the provision until end of this year. The next question has also changed to reflect the new H1B dropbox option for certain new applicants. Below are the payment options for Dropbox Stamping in India. The maximum slots will be given for Dropbox appointments. Their status is just showing as cancelled. March 29th, 2022: Below are the latest updates from March until today, includes last week as well. Below is what everyone used to get. I got my H1b visa approved in USA in 2022. 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 ? Response: If you did not get any US visa stamping(including H1B Visa) refused at a consulate before, you would answer No. You need to click the Continue button at the bottom of the message to proceed with your application. US Consualte Mumbai replied saying that they cannot specuate on future changes in policies regarding this dropbox rule. RedBus2US.com 2010 - 2023, All Rights Reserved. or do we need to pay again to schedule? If you answered yes, you will be skipped directly to next question 7 below. June 13th, 2022: Below are the latest updates from June 1st, 2022 until now. No official update on the 48 month dropbox rule that is set to expire on December 31st, 2021. Email traveldocs support with copies of both passport and they will assist. They also said that they wil open more F1 slots for Spring. Slots are fully booked for H and L for the next few months. Want to know if there is a way to book an interview so that I can go with my family and get the stamping with my approved I797. Iam in h1b. Any help will be greatly appreciated! You must have visited USA previously on valid H1b visa and wish to apply for the same. Press J to jump to the feed. See below timeline for a sample form that is given for 221g. Submit the form and print the confirmation page. Still no date on when they will resume fresh B1/B2. For full details check : During the week of Feb 7th, there was a video update given by US Embassy on the status of appointments and their focus for next months. At some sites its mentioned its till end of 2022 only but some sites say otherwise. Use Online Appointment System at the ustraveldocs website to set up an appointment with the US embassy or consulate where you will be applying for your H1 visa. Thank You Mr.Kumar for your prompt reply! So, it is confirmed based on experiences as well. This includes any of your recent visas, including the H1B Visa. No changes in the overall US Consulates situation in India, they are still operating in a limited fashion. US Embassy India updated their website saying that travelers to the US do not need to show a negative COVID test anymore starting from June 12th, 12:01 AM. Response: If you had any US Visa issued in the past, you would answer Yes. I wanted to know can I submit my documents Mumbai VAC or do I need to submit it in Chennai VAC only? I am looking for a visa appointment for later this year. The number of in-person appointment slots are very limited. Is this normal? 2. I am unable to schedule b2 visa appointment for my parents even after selecting 2025 jan dates, biometric appoitment is available but not for interview.. anybody in same situation or any luck with booking slots for the appoitment? Why dont they just put a stamping on a passport when we do extension in US. In the confirmation letter, only passport is mentioned as the required document to be taken for dropbox. Below are the details, you can check the tweet and video as well below: US Embassy in India processed a record number of 120,000 F1 Visas in 2021. 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. If you have comments and/or questions related to the agency's Section 508 program, please contact the Section 508 Coordinator via email at USCIS-Section508@uscis.dhs.gov. Hi, I am in the US and got my H1b renewal approved (I-797). My previous h1b visa got expired in March 2018. Rishi, Yes, they can apply for interview waiver and apply for renewal now. I have a previous H4 visa stamped in India and expired. This is Mihir having H1B Visa approved and working in USA now. Check previous weeks update for details. 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