They clarified again that B1/B2 dropbox is only available for anyone with previous B1/B2 visa expired within the last 48 months. Their status is just showing as cancelled. travel.state.gov site shows too much delay. But I got an interview waiver. The status for my wifes application (H4) is issued and the passport tracking says Origination scan. It looks like this, as in the below screenshot. 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 ? They updated that over 1 lakh (100,000) visa applicants were processed in January 2023. H1B/H4 Dropbox Slots: They say that these slots are pretty much full for the next few months. I have asked the helpdesk and waiting for the answer but if anyone has any clue please reply here. Below is summary of the key answers from them. Now that you understand the general requirements for H1B stamping using dropbox, lets look at the step-by-step process. Rohit, Whatever is accepted by the system, fill it out. You will need to provide proof of the need for an earlier appointment. I'm able to see dropbox availability across all sites. This is one of the highest monthly totals ever since July 2019 as per them. Verify the details and click on continue. Any help will be greatly appreciated! 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. Regarding slots for first-time refused F1 applicants, they said it will vary by availability and have not confirmed and suggested checking the website. This has been a big issue for many familes planning to invite their parents to visit them. 1. Please advice. US Consulates are giving 221(g) Administrative Processing slip for pending visa processing applications or if someone does not fall under NIE. Prediction. Depending on the country, you will get visa fee payment options. Congratulations! Hi thanks Kumar. Check the previous weeks update. List of Common Documents for H1B Dropbox Applicant, List of Documents specific to H1B Visa for Dropbox applicant. Hi Kumar my son trying for Dropbox appointment slot for H1B visa stamping. Overall Current Status Summary: US Consulates in India continue to be closed for regular operations as of February 13th, 2023. If I apply for their B1/b2 renewal, will they qualify for interview waiver and if yes are there slots available for B1b2 Dropbox? Response: If you had any US Visa issued in the past after you turned 14 years old, you would answer Yes. Hi All, Ive booked my dropbox appointment for May 2023 with my existing passport details but my current passport is expiring in October 2023. What is the usual processing time for new B1/B2 visas? See below screenshot. I am still waiting for my dependants approval (Wife and kid). Im stuck with my kid here and my husband is already in the US. If you are not eligible, then you call the customer service and split the profile to avoid issues. They will do Visa interviews on Saturdays across all consulates and embassy, Temporary Staff from Washington DC from Jan to March 2023 to clear the backlogs, Permanent increase in the number of consular officers assigned to India. How to check whether slots are open or not. We are in USA now. What is the success rate of H1 stamping in Singapore? why it is stamped? Insights. SUBSCRIBE if you find this video even slightest of helpful to you.Telegram Group - https://t.me/dropbox_H1B_H4_visaupdatesHiMy name is NiharikaI like to con. Mihir, Usually for kids, both parents must have the stamping done and valid. No change in the overall situation of consulates, they all are operating in limited fashion. Best is to split, get the parents appointments done and approved, then apply for kids. 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. I have submitted my USA B2 visa application.. There are bulk appointment slots opened for h1 for 2023 ( Jan onward) Please book. They plan to open first-time B1/B2 slots in the upcoming weeks to start interviews in September. Do you know the estimate next available dates for H1B visa stamping (drop box) if i want to schedule? 2. No specific questions or updates were there for H1B, H4 or L Visas, They are increasing permanent staff assigned to Consulates and Embassy in India, They will be processing interview waiver cases remotely to clear up backlog, They will do interviews on Saturdays across all consulates and Embassy to reduce the wait times. The estimated wait time to receive a nonimmigrant visa interview appointment at a U.S. embassy or consulate and is based on workload and staffing and can vary from week to week. Currently I am working for Company A in India and applied for transfer to same Company A in US location. I recently heard the news about mail in applications. Kindly suggest. You would get another screen that shows the below text with the next steps to follow, as shown in the below screenshot. Not easy to get a date. They have opened slots for 2023 so that people can plan ahead their travel. The applicant needs to meet all the below 7 requirements to be eligible for H1B Dropbox as a first-time H1B applicant: Check complete details on the above at US Visa Stamping Dropbox Option for certain H1B Visa applicants. We will cover all areas like dropbox eligibility requirements, booking appointments, documents checklist, how it works with employer change or H1B Visa Transfer situations, and status changes. Their previous 10yr B1/B2 visa got expired in April 2016? I have a previous H4 visa stamped in India and expired. Hi Pankaj, Any update after your interview? Check the above article, it has the full list of documents as well. Below is a sample screenshot of 221g issued for someone in Mumbai, India in January 2023, where they tell the applicant that their application requires additional processing and the consulate will contact them via email. This sounds like you can only apply if youre applying first time or renewing? During the first allocation, i was with a different employer. Ever travelled to US. what should I select for Did your most recent application result in you being issued the visa? This will be an yes right? The US Consulates have not opened fully for regular operations, they continue to operate in a very limited fashion with limited slots. January 31st, 2022: Below are the latest updates from the last three weeks until today. 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. Its his first visit after getting H1b, before he was on OPT. The DS-160 confirmation number is also the same as the Application ID. To proceed with your interview waiver application Step 1. If theres an active Group for updates on B2 visa slots, please let me know Thanks and regards.. V.Venkatesh, Has anyone had any luck with booking appointments for even 2023? Can I submit and pick up passports on behalf of dependents or do all have to to go along? Below are the key updates from the same. It says I am eligible for interview waiver but since its my first h1b visa stamping, i think i need to give the interview. I do see March 2023 but that is too far. Due to the overwhelming demand, there are a limited number of daily interview waiver appointments, and they generally fill shortly after they become available. In the confirmation letter, only passport is mentioned as the required document to be taken for dropbox. US Visa Appointments in India 2022 updates by Head of Consulates, Guidance by US Head of Consulates in India for appointments, US Visa Interview Waiver for Some visa types, Dropbox Extended, Guide to Apply for US Visa Emergency Appointment in India, Community Group for US Visa Appointments India Discussions, Visa Fridays FAQ Comments on Facebook.com, US Dept of State extends interview waiver for certain nonimmigrant visa holders. There are currently no appointments available. They will verify all the documents and then take the listed documents in the above checklist. Microsoft k5a78gy. See below screenshot and check. I have seen only 2 week ends after that never seen any slots availability. Earlier in March, as part of the Visa Fridays Q&A, US Embassy stated the below on. 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. Biometrics? Do share your inputs here on what they asked for community benefit. 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. H1B slots are very much sold out for summer. 2) My company says that placeholder appointments are available from March 2023. See below timeline for a sample form that is given for 221g. For the H1B visa renewal does the 48 months eligibility still valid for an interview waiver? For such travel, please schedule a regular visa appointment well in advance. 1) How do we know the real time appointment status for the H1B interviews? Depending on answer to this, we might or might not qualify for drop-box. Any idea when future F1 appointments will be opened? 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. Pranay, It is the case for everyone. 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. 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. Here are some of our Consular officers providing updates and information on current consular services. 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. Please can anyone confirm this? 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. There was a large batch of F1 visa student appointment slots that were opened over the weekend (May 15th). If it is an emergency, you can request for an Emergency appointment by giving justification. No, if your dependents not got visa previously, then they must go with Interview because first time appear for Visa. Read below: September 27th, 2022: Below are the latest updates from mid-September until now. I know this is a million dollar question but did anyone have any luck for any slots opening till this Dec 2022 ? 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. I had booked h1b visa in person interview appointment as during that time 24 months rule was there for interview waiver program. For ex: when I login to schedule an appointment, the website says "First available appointment is December 20, 2016". It is difficult for Jul/Aug, as per them they can only open some in Sep. 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. 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. Embassy and Consulate websites will also explain any additional procedures for students, exchange visitors and those persons who need an earlier visa interview appointment. All the slots in 2023 and beyond are not placeholder slots. The originals can be verified as needed by them when they take copies. This question is related to a US Visa that was issued at a US consulate or Embassy. The second page would have the details of the Dropbox Location and instructions. No new updates from last week. Am I able to apply for the interview waiver even though I already have a H1B? Below is the typical sequence for the change of various statuses. U.S. Visa: Reciprocity and Civil Documents by Country. For my own H1b Dropbox slot I am seeing slots only from sep 2023 with nothing earlier. S swan0206 Hero Member May 14, 2019 928 Status Difference. Is that the case for everyone? To know more on this read What is Clearance Received or Department Authorization annotation? 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. I have been trying to get a F1 visa appointment for more than a week now and not able to get an appointment. 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. I am the primary H1B applicant and married, having 2 Kids. There are only two possible outcomes for U.S. visa applications. Confirmation on H1B Dropbox Eligibility, Option to pick Interview for Emergency. He gave guidance on how consulates in India will handle appointments for rest 2022 and 2023. Is that Ok to use the latest approved i797 with less than 6 months of validity while H1b Visa stamping? 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. 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. I am in the same situation. On what basis he will be eligible for interview waiver/ Dropbox? Ajau, The online status can be very misleading at times. A related query my parents have a B1/B2 expiring later this year in Jul. Also, in general, they do not plan to cancel appointments, if there is no specific local guidance or restriction. Work days refers only to days when the embassy is open and does not include weekends and holidays. US Consulates in India Appointments for 2023, Fee, How it would work. Thanks! April 19th, 2022: On April 18th, 2022, US Consulate in Chennai hosted a Facebook Live Q & A session with Mr. Don Heflin, who is the head of the US Consulates in India. 3) Anyone with recent dropbox experience? 2) Since my previous H1b interview was at Mumbai consulate, am I limited to Mumbai for my dropbox appointment? All the below are current and effective. Ashish, You can get the stamping done 90 days before from the start date on the petition. Does it have a schedule like a specific day/time etc.? September 12th, 2022: Below are the latest updates from early September until now. H-1B Holders in the U.S. H1B stamping availability Ottawa aninanda Feb 16, 2022 1 2 Next A aninanda Full Member Jul 12, 2021 41 4 Feb 16, 2022 #1 Whats the current wait-time for Ottawa for H1B stamping for folks living in Canada? 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. However, I only see 1 receipt getting auto-populated in the MRV window and I see a pop-up asking me to pay another 190$. B1/B2, H1, F1? When administrative processing is required, the consular officer will inform the applicant at the end of the interview. I wanted to apply for a drop-box appointment for myself and my wife. Some sites like Delhi only have availability in 2023, but most others are showing availability in 2022. I am trying to book appointment for first time tourist visa for my parents: 1. balaji, Yes, you can. (1/2), We are committed to facilitate legitimate travel to the U.S. and take your inquiries and concerns seriously. I am very confused, are there no visa appointments for first time B1/B2 visa applicants in the year 2022? I am trying to figure out if I should book dropbox appointment on my own or proceed with employer booking interview appointment. In this day and age hard to imagine something so badly developed and always broken. 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. How to Check US Visa Status Online? Does this mean the answer is yes to the question? I booked an appointment in Delhi and it went through without any issues at all. No new changes in the US Consulates situation in India. In this article, we will cover the step-by-step process for H1B visa stamping using dropbox or the interview waiver option. 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. When are the H1b dropbox dates expected to be released? January 1st, 2022 : Below are the latest updates from today. US Embassy in India had Visa Fridays Q & A last Friday on Feb 9th, 2023. Once completed and submitted online, you will get a confirmation number. See below screenshot of the response from them. US Embassy India has given official guidance as FAQ on their website regarding converting in-person to dropbox. My F1 visa was rejected and aprroved in the next attempt. The appointments for such first-time B1/B2 applicants would be starting from September 2022. You can make a Visa fee payment using that option. They filed the H1B visa (cap exempt) and it got approved. If it is really refused how will I be communicated? You can check complete details about this change at US Visa Dropbox / Renewal VAC vs. IW Confusion, New Change. Thats another confirmation that you are eligible for dropbox stamping, even if you have done a change of employer using an H1B transfer. So do not be confused. Myself and my husband have valid US visa and after our son was born we have booked Dropbox interview waiver appointment for him. Only limited B1/B2 dropbox is processed at the moment. Thanks. I booked an in person interview or late Sept in Hyd, as I was given no choice for drop box. Till now the interview is not scheduled due to unavailability of the slots. What should I submit in this case? The difference is that if your expedite request is denied your . Question 2: Was your prior visa annotated Clearance Received or Department Authorization?. Select the country and state of residence, You will get an option to select the country or state of your residence. I havent got any communication from the emabssy/consulate. 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 I reached out to help desk, they replied Please follow the timings and instructions on your appointment. Are dependent also eligible for drop box? The CGI Federal / USTravelDocs website got updated with two new questions that is used to determine the interview waiver eligibility based on the new rule. Most of it not available at least until September. H1B Visa. I created my profile in ustraveldoc and added my dependants. While going through the waiver questionnaire, I see Do you have a previous U.S. visa in any visa class issued on or after your 14th birthday?. Visa applicants are reminded to apply early for their visas, well in advance of the anticipated travel date. Below are the key steps from the announcement, US Embassy had Visa Fridays Q&A session on Jan 13th, 2022. The information provided is an estimate and does not guarantee the availability of an appointment. This guidance is in-line with the customer service response from previous week. The slots they will open in the next round will be for interviews after August 15th, 2022. February 7th, 2023: Below are the updates from starting of February 2023. Slots are fully booked for H and L for the next few months. Is this universal or a worst case scenario? Below is screenshot of the info from their. Got married in 2019. However, if there is a scenario that I-797 gets expired is there a way we can use the same receipt by updating the new DS 160 in the CGI profile ? Visa Fridays: Below are the key updates from Visa Fridays organized by US Embassy in India on Jun 17th, 2022. Aug 20, 2021 1. Thank you! if in doubt, reach out to support. Is there a need to take photos also or will it be taken on the spot at the dropbox center? At the conclusion of the administrative processing period, the consular officer might conclude that an applicant is now qualified for the visa for which he or she applied. Due to the overwhelming demand, there are a limited number of daily interview waiver appointments, and they generally fill shortly after they become available. This will be listed as Step 2 in the wizard. or do we need to pay again to schedule? Anything to panic? The reality is that the employer name on US Visa is only an annotation added for reference of the CBP officer. 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. I continued to live in US on F1 visa till 2021 (did not go back for stamp renewal). No changes in the overall US Consulates situation in India, they are still operating in a limited fashion. H1B/H4 Visa Dropbox Chennai. I had opted for the premium delivery of Passports, so will I be getting the 221(g) in courier or email? It can take time to complete this form. They suggest keeping checking the CGI Federal website. 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 It is very normal. Rescheduling drop off date allowed. Now all the appointments are in English. This is not related to USCIS petition approval or denial. After you make the payment and the receipt is activated, you need to enter the Machine Readable Visa(MRV) Fee payment receipt number. The chance to secure such appointments opens up shortly. Application Final Action Date. I dont see a option to reschedule. You will be asked to select a location for the visa stamping or interview when you start the DS-160 form. It looks like this, as in the below screenshot. Or do I have to take an appointment after 29 October? do we know when they will release next slot of B2 appointments? There was an outage as well for the appointment booking website due to high traffic over the weekend. GUIDE to Travel to US with valid Visa on Expired Passport ? Your spouse and kids will not be as they have not been to the US. Dropbox facility is available till 31st Dec 2022 only . Limited Availability of Slots : They continue to say that the slots are limited and they fill quickly. Dear Mr Kumar , You have been very helpful to everyone . For background, you can read How to apply for a US Visa for general guidance on the US Visa stamping process. 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? Hi, I am eligible for the interview waiver and have paid the MRV fee. 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. Is it fine with USA consulate to allow visa stamping on a passport which is going to expire in 6 months 10 days? pic.twitter.com/Vea0uwvx1X. Abhi, They come and go very fast, hard to know. Having the previous company name is the cause of the confusion. 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 . 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