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? Arshi, The rule is valid till end of this year, but the visa issued will be valid for the duration it is issued for. Have a few questions from DS-160 perspective. US Consulates to issue about 800K visas in India in next 12 months. Does anyone know if I can update the I-797 Approval Notice Number after scheduling a drop-box appointment? They suggest emailing ahead of time with the specific appointment information and language requirements so that they can work it out. This will be listed as Step 2 in the wizard. venky, You are right, if the applicant meets all the requirements, they are eligible for dropbox. Submit the form and print the confirmation page. The various aspects that one should know are the DropBox eligibility requirements, the documents that need to be filled, the booking appointments, and how does the process work with an employer change or H1B visa transfer situation and status changes. Would it be possible for you to check when the first appointment is available in Nepal now? Please continue to monitor https://t.co/NWWVNbHYHX for appointments as they open. You need to go only during the appointment date and allowed times to the dropbox location in the appointment confirmation letter. as I understood. yes, you should go at the same time and date. Visa Interview ? No change in the overall US consulates situation in India. (even though I was waived for interview) 1) How long is it taking for passport return after in person interview in Hyd? The lifting of the travel ban to the US does not mean that you can get an appointment to get visa stamping. Read these carefully. If so, how frequently do I need to check those data? There were quite a few updates and they will not fit here, we wrote a separate article on the same. Currently we have April 2023 appointment which was last chance to book in the 5 th attempt. I was issued an F1 visa in the past with no issues. Answer: Dropbox appointment is mandatory in India for US visa Stamping. If you have not got an F1 appointment, they said they will open more slots for the rest of the July and first half of August later. Experience 6: H1B Visa with Dropbox Appointment and NIE at New Delhi. Will I be eligible if I meet all above mentioned criteria but applied under consular processing? Now with the new option for interview waiver, the below question is not relevant until the end of 2022. In this article, we will cover the step-by-step process for H1B visa stamping using dropbox or the interview waiver option. The below is not applicable until the end of 2022. Many were able to book B1/B2 dropbox appointments in the last couple of weeks. Check below tweet from US Consulate in Mumbai. Thoushif, The payments must be valid, yes, you can schedule, if you can find a slot. Its for H1B Visa stamping in India. Pankaj, You should reach out to consulate for the same. if in doubt, reach out to support. If you are eligible for the dropbox (i.e. Why US Visa Status on CEAC says Refused for 221g ? We cant expedite/retrieve passport during this period, so make sure to drop off the passport only when youll be able to wait for full processing to be completed. We need to wait and see, if this would change in the upcoming days as there are more cases reported now. The only way to find a suitable appointment is to keep checking. This question is related to the US Visa issued at a US consulate or Embassy. The reality is that the employer name on US Visa is only an annotation added for reference of the CBP officer. US Consulates continue to be operating in a limited fashion, with no changes in the overall situation. I paid the combined fees through NEFT in one transaction. I have a previous H4 visa stamped in India and expired. I continued to live in US on F1 visa till 2021 (did not go back for stamp renewal). US Embassy organized Visa Fridays on May 6th. As far as regular Spring 2023 slots go, they released a large batch and most of those slots are booked. I am working in the US on approved H1B. I need my visa renewed and was planning to get my visa stamped during my upcoming trip to India in November. Check When to get H1B stamping after approval of petition. See the below screenshots. 4) Do you think the US Consulate will give priority to those petitions, which were approved earlier, but the interview did not happen? US Embassy Confirmed on May 18th that they opened slots for June and the first half of July for F, M and J visa applicants. The response from the support team is, users cannot covert the appointments, but they can cancel and re-book, if they qualify. There are no new restrictions or rules in place due to the new COVID variant Omicorn in India in context of US visa stamping appointments. You will be asked to select a location for the visa stamping or interview when you start the DS-160 form. Hi. It looks like in the below screenshot. Your H1B visa stamp in your passport was not lost, stolen, or canceled. 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. But, it is just general information for your background. Gauri, There is no pattern as such. You must have visited USA previously on valid H1b visa and wish to apply for the same. Is this dooable please advise. There will limited slots for B1/B2 and it can take time to get one. Not even for other months also. Do you guys know what is the tentative dates available for dropbox? May 23rd, 2022: Below are the latest updates from the previous week, until today. H1B, L1, H4, L2 Visa Appointments US Consulates will process H1B, H4, L1 and L2 visa appointments as the next priority after processing students' F1 visas in November and December 2021. Trying to book B2 Visa Interview appointments for my parents for Chennai Consulate for few weeks now and all I see are 2024 Dates, which is insane and tells me that the software is broken! Will i be eligible for Drop Box? Response: For this, most of them would answer Yes, unless your visa was issued before Jan 1st, 2008. I have changed employer and continued to work here in usa. No changes in the US Consulates situation or the way they are operating in the last week or so. This is for Mumbai consulate. you are applying for renewal of a tourist visa within 48 months of it expiring), appointments are available between September and December. No official update on the 48 month dropbox rule that is set to expire on December 31st, 2021. Thank you for checking the earliest date, really appreciate the help. 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 ? I have seen only 2 week ends after that never seen any slots availability. Can anyone please clarify whether the slots are opened & booked already or yet to be opened.. 2. They suggest to attend the interview, if they have a slot confirmed. Hey! Check previous weeks update for details. But I got an interview waiver. See below screenshot. Did you go for Visa appointment or Dropbox ? Is there any specific timeslot in a day we have to look/login in CGIFederal site for appointment schedule ? Applicants whose placeholder appointments were cancelled may now reenter the scheduling system to book regular appointments. Please advice. But I dont want to cancel this hard earned appointment. How to check whether slots are open or not. I'm from Nepal and recently got an appointment in Kathmandu within 2 weeks. I got my H1b visa approved in USA in 2022. I came to India in March for stamping and got stuck here. Ever travelled to US. I'm hoping to have it by next week. Select the best city that you can think of where you would go for stamping. Dropbox ? If you click on each of them, it will show the details on how to make a payment. Dear Mr Kumar , You have been very helpful to everyone . Pathetic, Dont know what to do and who to escalate this to. If you missed your Embassy/Consulate appointment or were informed to appear for a new interview: Schedule an Embassy/Consulate appointment by selecting a Category 3 appointment. What is the usual processing time for new B1/B2 visas? (3/3), Please note, however, that the rescission of the previous Presidential Proclamation restricting travel from India does not necessarily mean that a U.S. Embassy or Consulate is able to immediately schedule all affected applicants for visa processing. The only way to check is to check using the questionnaire. The below questions are not relevant until the end of 2022. Travel within USA: Why SHOULD you carry Passport, US Visa, I-94. Angie, The interviewing will start for these applicants in Sept for B1/B2 and H & L as well. I dont know how to verify this. Please continue to monitor https://t.co/NWWVNbHYHX for appointments as they open. 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. Also, to add, we have many users on our blog and social media channels, who have got stamping done after the H1B transfer. I wanted to apply for a drop-box appointment for myself and my wife. See the below screenshot. Any tips will be helpful. Today even on the OFC appointments page it is saying There are currently no appointments available. These are the general eligibility for dropbox visa stamping. Having the previous company name is the cause of the confusion. i cant see the us visa appointment date until i pay the fee at the US VISA APPOINTMENT CGI FEDERAL website. Note: Please be sure to select an interview waiver submission date at least 7 calendar days before your visa has been expired 48 months.. I added spouse and kids as a dependent as well, they never have any US visa nor any rejection. Friend, relative, agent can drop. The below is not relevant until the end of 2022. Shall I provide those new valid documents in case VO requires it during the interview or do I need to re-upload the documents somewhere before the interview happens? Eligibility criteria says person should have done visa stamping before.. Gauri, No, he should have got F1 visa to go to the US right, that would help him with interview waiver. They said that they canceled all previous B1/B2 placeholder appointments that users had until now. This includes any of your recent visas, including the H1B Visa. I am in the same boat. Yes, you should be as this is the provision until end of this year. I am only looking to get the visa sticker in my passport so I can travel back home to England and see family. 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? US Consulates say they are about 70% capacity now and will resume regular operations before September 2023, if things stay normal as per. It can take time to complete this form. It will be listed as Step 6 and looks like in the below screenshot. The guided wizard looks like in the below section screenshots. Chand, First you need to be clear on what company you want to work with using the new visa that they will issue using dropbox. Status Difference. i read that same visa class within 48 months of the prior visas expiration has been extended indefinitely ? Nothing new. But there are no Consular Appointments available and I keep seeing the error- No Appointments available. US Embassy had Visa Fridays Q &A Session on September 22nd, 2022. Yes, they are the most available slots. Probably for Petition USCIS does not handle & special character. Ive inquired with India support, they keep sending a general email and ask to go to the VAC at the scheduled time. See below timeline for a sample form that is given for 221g. thanks. Rishi Varma, If no slots, nothing will open. Hi, My son is eligible for drop box. Your H1B Visa should be valid or have expired within the last 12 months. There are currently no appointments available. Raj, There is no way to escalate. Depending on the country, you will get the visa fee payment options. They also said that they wil open more F1 slots for Spring. On Jan 1st, 2022, CGI Federal/UStravelDocs website got updated with new questions that implements the new interview waiver rule. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. (need to book my return accordingly) 2) Did anyone else face this situation of no dropbox? Could you assist me with this. Its been more than 24 hours since I made the payment. Have a safe 2022! They said it can take anywhere from 10 to 30 days to get a passport with a US visa after the submission of documents for B1/B2 renewal. Is it true that one can login and reschedule only twice ? The updates are accurate and reflect weekly updates from consulate. Is that the case for everyone? Depending on your choice, pick the relevant option and click on continue. No, there is no refund as such. Thats another confirmation that you are eligible for dropbox stamping, even if you have done a change of employer using an H1B transfer. They also suggest H and L Visa applicants to not leave the USA, unless they have a confirmed appointment for dropbox / stamping. No new changes in terms of consulate operation status or opening of appointments since the last update on April 19th, 2022. For example If you are applying for an H, J or L visa, your previous visa in the same category should still be valid or have expired in the last 48 months. I also have the same case I tried today but the same situation, not sure how to book an appointment with the kid. Just note that youll need to leave us your passport for up to 3-4 weeks while the application is being processed. I changed to F1 through change of status in USA and working on Stem OPT am I eligible for consular interview waiver in this case. Im stuck with my kid here and my husband is already in the US. There was no Visa Fridays Q&A last week. 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. Green card queue takes decade . Hi Kumar, I am trying to look for visa dates in India for dropbox and it says No OFC dates available. I am just thinking if it has to be A B US LLP then I will have to fill DS-140 all over again for myself, wife and daughter. This can vary due to the COVID situation and they may ask to visit after the regular operations are started for the consulate. September 29th, 2022: US Consulates organized a Facebook Live today with Mr. Don Heflin. The USTravelDoc account always ask question about applicant for appointment Criteria , and not about minor applicant Drop Box eligibility criteria. Same for me also I hope they extend the visa fee validity beyond 12 months. 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. I was wondering if there is any possibility that embassy will cancel appointment due to rising covid cases? When do they add new slots to the system? One thing to note during creating a profile is that you need to select the country where you plan to get your H1B visa renewal. The number of slots are limited and they fill quickly. Select the country and state of residence, You will get an option to select the country or state of your residence. Weve opened a number of B1/B2 interview waiver appointments for the coming month in Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai. Best is to split, get the parents appointments done and approved, then apply for kids. This is same problem for everyone. All they ask for are questions about your visa expiration date and general criteria. January 17th, 2022: Below are the updates from the beginning of 2023. Update: In the past, the question used to say Was your most recent H-1B visa (temporary occupation, temporary worker or trainee) issued in after January 1, 2008? Hi, While scheduling an appointment for 1st time H1B got drop box option as having earlier B1 visa stamped. The first page would have your details, Appointment details, Document delivery or pickup info, fee information, and DS-160 details. It looks like in the below screenshot. You need to select the right country or country and state combination as per your residence and click on continue. 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. No new changes in the US Consulates situation in India. So yes, if you are a student in the US right now, or if you have had a B1 B2 Visa in the past, you can go online and ask for a dropbox slot for your F1 Visa application. I do see March 2023 but that is too far. The below screenshots highlight the changes. This is my first H1B Visa stamping. You need to click the Continue button at the bottom of the message to proceed with your application. The appointments for such first-time B1/B2 applicants would be starting from September 2022. H1B Visa Interview waived if the applicant meets certain conditions. Yes. The situation is same as previous week. Below is a sample 221g issued by the Consulate for dropbox stamping that was not successful in August 2022. Due to the overwhelming demand, there are a limited number of daily interview waiver appointments, and they generally fill shortly after they become available. 5. Please press the Back button and choose a new OFC appointment Date.. You can check VisaGrader, they have analytics data on slots availability. 2) My company says that placeholder appointments are available from March 2023. The US Consulates have not opened fully for regular operations, they continue to operate in a very limited fashion with limited slots. What is the usual processing time for new B1/B2 visas? My B1 B2 Visa expired last June in 2021. Limited Availability of Slots : They continue to say that the slots are limited and they fill quickly. They updated their system in October 2022, Due to the extreme amount of demand, they have slowed down the approvals of EA requests . See below tweets. 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. The previous one was help on July 29th, you can read the update on that below. Am I eligible for Dropbox in Singapore?
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