Here are the key updates: They repeated what was said in the previous weeks updates. 4. Overall Current Status Summary: US Consulates in India continue to be closed for regular operations as of February 13th, 2023. This is very sad my kid was so excited to meet his grandparents this summer. We have removed all the timeline of updates before January 2022 to keep the thread clean and up to date. Question 3: Was your most recent U.S. visa lost, stolen, canceled, revoked, or marked CWOP?. FYI. Do you have a previous U.S. visa in any visa class issued on or after your 14th birthday? Till was time the slots are booked already and when we can expect new slots open? Due to the overwhelming demand, there are a limited number of daily interview waiver appointments, and they generally fill shortly after they become available. Now, with the new dropbox option for certain new H1B applicants, it does not have that. 2. Congratulations! sai, It can take time. To avoid issues, get yours and your wifes dropbox stamping done and then apply for your sons dropbox. Ashish, You can get the stamping done 90 days before from the start date on the petition. Below is the summary of key takeaways from their responses. Please suggest. Cant understand how h4 stamping is done when h1 is refused. Ever travelled to US. 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. They have opened slots for 2023 so that people can plan ahead their travel. That is just few days after 6 months of drop box appointment date. I got my H1b visa approved in USA in 2022. 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? In absence of available appointments can I mail in my H1B renewal application? No change in the overall US consulates situation in India. It looks like this, as in the below screenshot. Hi Sir I have a question regarding H1B stamping for Dropbox. Not sure. 2) Since my previous H1b interview was at Mumbai consulate, am I limited to Mumbai for my dropbox appointment? Yes. Jump To: My Cases. Think earliest available Dropbox appt is in may for now.. slots were opened for jan/feb/March and got filled up few weeks ago. You can check complete details about this change at US Visa Dropbox / Renewal VAC vs. IW Confusion, New Change. 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 . This has been a big issue for many familes planning to invite their parents to visit them. 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. Today the status changed from Application received to refused.. is this a 221 g? It can take between 3 and 21 days to have your visa processed through DropBox. US Embassy had Visa Fridays on May 20th, 2022. If you hold a dropbox appointment and need emergency appointment, you need to cancel and book an in-person slot using above option. but my H1 application still shows Refused though. Please wait. Good news! Hi, I have my H1B petition approved and in I-797B form with validity till August 2023. For my own H1b Dropbox slot I am seeing slots only from sep 2023 with nothing earlier. If there are no appointments in 2022 then I will have to get an appointment in 2023 which is too far, will I be able to cancel 2023 appointment and reschedule in 2022 if gets available. Do not be worried or confused, if you see this. Ive inquired with India support, they keep sending a general email and ask to go to the VAC at the scheduled time. It looks like in the below screenshot. Angie, The interviewing will start for these applicants in Sept for B1/B2 and H & L as well. This can vary by location, check the letter. I have the same scenario, Does that mean its a yes for that answer? 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. If you haven't already have it.. Use below for tracking dates, its helpful https://t.me/H1B_H4_Visa_Dropbox_slots Dec 23, 2021 3 2 Amazon baua OP Wow Dec 23, 2021 0 Netflix dumbfuk2 Dec 23, 2021 0 Amazon baua OP I have got the appointment at 4:45 pm for drop box. Thanks Kumar. Came back to India in June 2018. Hi I have been trying to schedule H1B dropbox appointment dates for the last 7 days. See below screenshot and check. They did confirm that renewals for B1/B2 slots are opened on a rolling basis. Hi. Do you guys know what is the tentative dates available for dropbox? The wait time estimate does not account for the time required for a consular officer to adjudicate the application nor mailing time of passports or other documents. And we arent done yet. Is that the same thing (my dropbox VAC would be Kochi)? Depending on the country, you will get visa fee payment options. February 28th, 2022: Below are the latest updates from February until today. Depending on answer to this, we might or might not qualify for drop-box. You will need to provide proof of the need for an earlier appointment. It will usually be 6 pages. Thanks much in advance . 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. Next, you need to select the language of the interview that you plan to do if you have to go for an interview. Also for all supporting documents, carry originals and copies of the same. Alternatively, if you go to www.USTravelDocs.com website, select the relevant country, where you plan to get stamping, they will have relevant parameters at the end of the URL that set the country and language automatically. 2. US Embassy has released 3 videos that emphasize the previously announced Dropbox appointments eligibility for anyone with a previous US Visa and details about F1 visa appointments planning. I have a previous H4 visa stamped in India and expired. Rishi, This is accurate and in line with guidance given by the US Consulate head few weeks ago. Latest Visa Bulletin Analysis. So I booked my dropbox h1b appointment at oct 2022 at hyderabad so can I dropoff my documents at chennai? I dont know if there will be any complications at the OFC and Consular appointments because I qualify for Dropbox Or maybe they dont care abt my dropbox eligibility and they will just process my Visa application without any problem. But, this changed in mid-2021. Their status is just showing as cancelled. Regarding slots for first-time refused F1 applicants, they said it will vary by availability and have not confirmed and suggested checking the website. You do not need a new US Visa if you are already in the US. The response from the support team is, users cannot covert the appointments, but they can cancel and re-book, if they qualify. See the below screenshot. This will reduce and some hassle and we may see more people traveling to India. Hi Archana, I am looking for drop box but I dont see any appointments. Any input will be greatly appreciated. You need to go to the relevant address of the documents drop-off location that is on the Dropbox Confirmation Letter. Yes, you should be as this is the provision until end of this year. It has nothing to do with dropbox stamping eligibility. I had opted for the premium delivery of Passports, so will I be getting the 221(g) in courier or email? January 1st, 2022 : Below are the latest updates from today. Help with Dropbox H1B Visa Appointment. Pathetic, Dont know what to do and who to escalate this to. It says I am eligible for interview waiver but since its my first h1b visa stamping, i think i need to give the interview. Can someone confirm please, Good afternoon.. (1/2), We are committed to facilitate legitimate travel to the U.S. and take your inquiries and concerns seriously. Just note that youll need to leave us your passport for up to 3-4 weeks while the application is being processed. Note: Please check the individual Embassy or Consulate website to determine if your case is eligible for a waiver of the in-person interview. 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. Also if you are eligible for dropbox then what is the wait time in that case? Sandeep, We have very less data points as it is very new. DO NOT cancel appointment or restart the process. June 28th, 2022: Below are the latest updates from the previous two weeks until now. 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? Sara, yes, very much expected. If so should I dropoff my documents at the same time as given in the appointment at chennai or should I dropoff a little earlier? No new developments in terms of US consulates operations status in the last four weeks, they all continue to be operating in a limited fashion. Do you have a sense of when new appointments might become available? If you plan to continue with old company then submit the employment verification letter. They updated in late September 2022 saying that, previous rules of 365 days to book apply now and everyone should book an appointment within 365 days from the issuance of the MRV receipt. You will be asked to select a location for the visa stamping or interview when you start the DS-160 form. Keerthana, You both have to be eligible for dropbox as well to go with him. Read below and the timeline for weekly updates. If I apply for their B1/b2 renewal, will they qualify for interview waiver and if yes are there slots available for B1b2 Dropbox? So be careful. On what basis he will be eligible for interview waiver/ Dropbox? Do not panic. 4. no, they will not do anything as such. Actual interviews will be post Sep 1. In this day and age hard to imagine something so badly developed and always broken. 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 No changes in the US Consulates status in terms of their operations; everything is still operating at limited capacity. The second page would have the details of the Dropbox Location and instructions. 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? What is the usual processing time for new B1/B2 visas? I need to update my DS160 number as I had to make some changes after the appointment is confirmed? No more placeholder slots, all are going to be real slots. CEAC Website, Errors Info. meaning? Read the latest official news summary at: You can check full updates at the below Facebook Post. When administrative processing is required, the timing will vary based on individual circumstances of each case. rayak August 17, 2016, 9:46pm #1. So do not be confused. Im in the same situation. The US Embassy did not clearly tell when they will open slots for December 2022 or for next year. 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. It shows details about document drop-off and pickup options for a fee as well. US Consulates to release 100K Appointments for H/L visa dropbox applicants for 2023. Links to external websites are provided as a convenience and should not be construed as an endorsement by the U.S. Department of State of the views or products contained therein. They continue to be operating in a limited fashion. January 11th, 2022: Below are the latest updates from the last 10 days until today. On this page, we track all updates from official and unofficial sources, including users feedback and experiences. All H1 renewals are eligible for dropbox. It is divided into sections with a summary, and timeline for easy review. pic.twitter.com/nkcmhopWHZ, January 31st, 2023: Below are the updates from the beginning of 2023 until end of January, Visa Fridays Q &A was held on January 26th, below are the key updates, On January 22nd, US Embassy announced some big initiatives to reduce the visa appointment wait times in India. Using MRV Fee Payment Receipt: After you pay the fee and the MRV fee receipt is activated, when you try to navigate to the visa tab on home, you will get a popup on the payment screens saying a receipt matches and if you would like to use that option with a popup Use Existing Receipts. If you plan to apply for a nonimmigrant visa to come to the United States as a temporary visitor, please review the current wait time for an interview using the tool below. They updated their system in October 2022, Due to the extreme amount of demand, they have slowed down the approvals of EA requests . This is not fully clear, but thats the meaning of their reply. Confirmation on H1B Dropbox Eligibility, Option to pick Interview for Emergency. The situation is same as previous week. It is mostly the documents you submit and your eligibility criteria that matter. Hi, Me and wife had H1+H4 dropbox on Feb 8th for the Hyderabad consulate. Ok, so dropbox appointments are immediate they ask you to send documents as soon as you fill up questionnaire. You can carry either color printout or a black-and-white printout of your appointment letter/ confirmation page. when they do is it also available for reschedule ? First Timer B1/B2 Slots: They said they will open first-timer B1/B2 Slots as soon as possible. There are currently no appointments available. See below screenshot of the response from them. Hi, While scheduling an appointment for 1st time H1B got drop box option as having earlier B1 visa stamped. The visa status on the CEAC website will continue to show status as Administrative Processing or Refused. Also, in the first nine months, they processed over 160,000 H & L Visas in India and they continue to prioritize H1B and L visa holders. J, It clearly tells that the B1/B2 interviews will be from Sep 1st, I dont understand what is wrong. 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 It should be noted that the Wait Times for a Nonimmigrant Visa to be Processed information by country does not include time required for administrative processing. I recently heard the news about mail in applications. Or any contact details to verify that I am in right page? One photograph (as per U.S. visa photograph specifications. On Jan 11th, US Embassy said that they do not plan to open any more F1 visa stamping slots for in-person interview for the month of January. Have anyone seen Interview slots in Hyderabad for the month of Sept yet? You can read the full press release on. what will happen if I-797B validity expires before scheduling slots? We are now ready to pay the fees again and book an early appointment but cannot lose the current one and we have. 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. 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. The verbiage in the posts is accurate. When administrative processing is required, the consular officer will inform the applicant at the end of the interview. Process To Apply For H1-B Visa Dropbox Appointment Step 1: DS-160 The DS-160 is a non-immigrant US Visa Application available online. How long can I receive passport back after VAC appointment? I am in the same situation. Thank you! It is very normal. 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. US Embassy India has given official guidance as FAQ on their website regarding converting in-person to dropbox. I have asked the helpdesk and waiting for the answer but if anyone has any clue please reply here. On CGI Federal Website, once you add your basic information, you will need to select New Appointment / Schedule Appointment from the menu on the left-hand side. It will be listed as Step 3 and looks like as shown in the below screenshot. I had booked h1b visa in person interview appointment as during that time 24 months rule was there for interview waiver program. Im stuck with my kid here and my husband is already in the US. Again, on timing, they say keep checking. I am looking for a dropbox date on June/July 2023. Also, it will include changes to dropbox requirements in recent times during the pandemic. January 31st, 2022: Below are the latest updates from the last three weeks until today. Verify the details and click on continue. Actually, most of the new ones are not placeholders as per their guidance. H1B Visa dropbox appointment availability times USA H1B Visa venkatbolla July 17, 2021, 6:15pm #1 Hello Everyone, Anyone able to book H1B dropbox appointment recently? you can check https://visagrader.com/us-visa-time-slots-availability/india-ind/ to see some trends. Worried if I take appointment in India and getting my passport in time without delay and not effecting my return travel to Singapore. My wife is in the same boat! However, the drop box appointments we are getting are for Nov 2023. . Will the slots open up? You need to complete Online Non-Immigrant US Visa Application and complete all the details related to your current H1B sponsor and previous employment information. 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. The below history information is not applicable now ( after Nov 8, 2021). Could someone please share the list of documents you sent for Dropbox renewal? Should I wait till Sept 2022 for the further development of this or should I go ahead book that place holder appointment? Also, when you submit the DS-160 form, you will get a confirmation number. Your spouse and kids will not be as they have not been to the US. No new updates in terms of slots for other visa types. Below is the typical sequence for the change of various statuses. I have been trying to book an appointment since a . Most of it not available at least until September. or do we need to pay again to schedule? Nothing new. I am wondering if doing our dropbox first and then scheduling kids dropbox will take too much time and instead should I do appointment for all 3 together even if the delay is > 300 days. Drop off your listed documents at locations mentioned on the appointment letter. I turned in the additional document along with the yellow slip & unstamped passport yesterday at Chennai VAC but didnt include copies of H1B petition and offer letter that they returned. Advance travel planning and early visa application are important. Question 2 has also changed with the new interview waiver option for certain new H1B visa interview applicants. Kanika, It is everyones problem, you need to login and check. Hi kumar. In the past, the above question used to have question specific to H1B, but that is not relevant anymore until the end of 2023. They plan to open more in-person and dropbox slots. Am I eligible for interview waiver now ? I have all my H1B paperwork, but no visa in my passport for travel. They are doing this considering the COVID situation in India. No new updates from last week. My appointment is at Chennai consulate and in my ds160 I entered the location for submitting documents as Chennai. RedBus2US.com 2010 - 2023, All Rights Reserved. The reality is that the employer name on US Visa is only an annotation added for reference of the CBP officer. How many times can I login and try to reschedule . 1) How do we know the real time appointment status for the H1B interviews? Am I still eligible for a dropbox appointment? Email traveldocs support with copies of both passport and they will assist. Last petition expired in Jan 2021. Hi All, Ive booked my dropbox appointment for May 2023 with my existing passport details but my current passport is expiring in October 2023. Currently my younger kid is 7 years old and never had any VISA earlier as she was not born at that time when L1 Visa was approved. You can email the consulate and USTravelDocs , if you are in doubt. It will be useful if you can provide your inputs on the above concerns. Status Difference.
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