Unable to schedule dropbox appointment as it shows only OFC appointment for interview USA B1/B2 visa Charu_Ramachandran (Charu Ramachandran) December 10, 2020, 5:19pm #1 Hi, I am trying to schedule visa Dropbox appointment for my mother. We really appreciate your time that you took to share your view point. Keep in mind that the payment is compulsory. in your location. Vivek, Well, most of the times, the system is pretty good and there would be a reason based on how you answered questions. But, this changed after Nov 28th, 2021. Yes the only option is to wait, I guess. The US Department of State has allowed a 48-month period (of visa expiry) for dropbox eligibility instead of 12 months. Example: H1B to H4 change of status stamping in Mexico. Does this mean, I need an interview or is this how dropbox procedure works? Since September 2021, you need to book an appointment to drop off documents as part of the US Visa renewal using the dropbox option. Can you kindly let me know what happened in this case. If you got your visa stamp in Mexico, Canada, or any other non-Indian country, you are eligible. Will it cause any issue in stamping ? Find Jobs. If you are eligible for dropbox, you should not book regular, unless you need it for emergency. But i answered below question wrong and i ended up booking in person interview instead of dropbox. Visas. Does it need to show Visa Priority: Interview Waiver? 3 Reply AlternativeSkin 2 yr. ago Will it get approved? Did you ever see any centers other than the major VAC cities? After that it asks us to book personal consular appointment. It will be continue until May . Also, some unforeseeable issues may come up along the line which may elongate the anticipated processing time. So, one can still expect some delays. same happened with me. On the date and time of the appointment, the applicant must drop off all necessary documents at the address specified in their appointment letter: DS-160 confirmation page, Valid passport and previous passports containing the most recent visa to the present, I-20 and I-901 SEVIS receipt, DS-2019 (if applicable), New passport photo, AB Wire stories are filed by American Bazaar staff writers and contributors. Just want to check few details, I am eligible for drop box as per CGI portal, and under one profile I have added 3 applicants (me (H1b) and my dependents (H4)). It will not have any implication. The form must be completed by providing answers to every required item. Posted in Blog. A receipt number will be issued to you once you make the payment. Supporting documentation 1 set in original + 1 set photocopy. Form 221g Admin processing possible. There are 3 offices you can reach out to. For me also shows the same Regular but confirmation email received only VAC details for drop box. Hi No other country is allowing non residents to get a stamping at this time and the earliest drop box slots available for H1 in India are in March I think. Can you please update about your situation if you get any update? I answered all the questions on USTraveldocs website as per my information and it let me book dropbox appt. Could you please share if you have figured this? I am the alone applicant in my cgi profile and I did payment for myself.But still appointment confirmation is showing no of applicants as 2 but in MRV payments it is showing only one payment.Please guide me for t his. I am based out of Blr. There is no box as such but you need to submit your documents to the VFS location assigned by the US embassy. . Thank you. My appointment time is 4:45 pm but when i look at the timings for drop box its until 4pm. What happen your case. New, Renewal? Am I missing something? I have got appointment for jan 6th for DELHI for H1B drop box. You will see an on-screen message indicating the appointments dates available for an interview. Dropbox Processing Time 10-30 Days The US embassy has mentioned that you will receive a decision on your case within seven to ten business days of submission. Hi Sree, did you get a reply to your question? Mustufa. H4 cannot get an interview waiver just because H1B is dropbox eligible. The app currently has Dropbox options for India, Canada, China, Mexico, Denmark, and Australia. However, when I try to schedule drop box appointment, I only get the option to choose OFC appointment interview location and has only Chennai listed and says there are currently no appointments available. If you have got this, then you are booking a dropbox appointment slot. Jan 10, 2022 13 Comments. But how exactly does this date availability work? One of such examples is a student who needs to resume his or her program at a US college or university, or a business person attending a conference on a stipulated date. However, whether your case is an emergency or regular appointment, the earlier you book your appointment, the better. It sounds like your visa was never denied. You need to keep checking every now and then. It was clarified that the consulates cannot as yet work full capacity due to staffing issues, budget, hiring people and other Covid induced restrictions. Dropbox Processing time varies from 1 day to 6 weeks. If you want to contact one of our reporters, feel free to email editor@americanbazaaronline.com. Would appreciate any help if you were able to! Press Esc to cancel. Some of them may include an application that requires administrative processing, which can be a potential delay. Emergency Appointments If you have a life-or-death emergency, you may request an expedited, in-person interview, however, to accommodate No-Interview Visa Renewals, appointments will be very limited. The app currently has Dropbox options for India, Canada, China, Mexico, Denmark, and Australia. I think one of the criteria is Consulate office, which means you might get drop box only in Mumbai. It has limited features for selling and closing more clients. Please follow the instructions on your appointment. Did you get any confirmation regarding this? Please update here when you have an information. When you do the visa questionnaire on CGI federal portal (USTravelDocs website), you would get a yellow screen with confirmation that tells you are eligible for a dropbox appointment. please confirm . Only Relevant questions. If there are currently no appointments available, please go back to the scheduling system at a later time. Never seen this level of mismanagement in more than a decade working here. This means that you can get a US visa stamp without any personal interview by a US visa officer. However, Indians can be relieved to hear that B1/B2 visitor visa appointments will be opening in feb third week after a long pause. Check your eligibility using this simple online app by selecting the country you are applying for a visa. US Visa Appointments USCIS Processing Times Visa Approvals Rates Login What's New on VisaGrader? Appointments for B-1/B-2 visas that do not qualify for the drop box option may be delayed further. Learn how your comment data is processed. How to resolve this issue? I am in a similar situation. Example: If you got your US visa replaced after the passport was lost in Europe on your travel, you will need to appear for a visa interview. The US embassies recommend that applicants book their US visa appointment date days before their intended travel date. 2021-22 CheckVisaSlots. We do see the yellow screen which confirms interview waiver. 2. CheckVisaSlots.com is not affiliated with any US Government or its agencies or Visa Slot Booking platforms, Checking US visa appointments availability has been a hurdle to at least 6.5 million Indians every year, Too Short!! You will. Error: There are currently no appointments available. Laxmi, Others can also drop off documents. What does this mean? So I need to keep checking to see if there are any open slots? Choosing interview over dropbox - Dates have no issue Ritvik_Raj September 2, 2021, 2:11am #8 Since September 2021, you need to book an appointment to drop off documents as part of the US Visa renewal using the dropbox option. As restrictions start to ease, most U.S. embassies and consulates have resumed certain immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments. You will only see the consulates during booking of the slot. The other one is for students applying for F1 Visas. Can you please confirm what happened in your situation? size requirements for hooters girl Sep 8, 2022 #126 Hi All, I got my Canadian PR in 2020 and currently working in USA on H1B Visa. VAC Stands for Visa Application Center. My Confirmation displayed as 2 applicants and the barcode was repeated couple of times. As for your question, yes I think you will be able to submit in BLR, even if you pick another. The available dates show September 2023 for Chennai. I also faced a similar situation. After booking the date if i want an earlier date how can i see the available slots and where can i see? By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Is she is independently eligible for dropbox, then the system will automatically show dropbox appointments. The first one is the appointment confirmation letter that you print after making the booking. But if you start the process early, you can still make up for the delay and arrive in the US in due time despite the hitches. If I am applying for an F visa, I am continuing as a student at the same school for which my previous visa was issued. or 2. Give your Access Code (received in the signup) in the extension. Can anyone share how it should show up? This should help speed up the total processing time for people working in the US on H1B and L visas and visiting India for their stamping. There are currently no appointments available. I called the helpline for the embassy and they said they are processing them but do not know how and when the consulate releases dates. Anirudh, Not sure, what is going on. Answer: With this new variant Omicron fear looms large. You are allowed to schedule your documents drop-off even when you are outside India but would need to be physically present to drop them off. I am confused why we need consular appointment. Again, just like the 10-digit barcode, the receipt will also be needed when you want to schedule online your appointment. Trying to book dropbox appointment at Chennai VC for June-July-Aug time frame, but not seeing any single slots. Hard or easy depends on your role and if your company/manager can justify that your role cannot be done from outside the US. If any documents are missing, you will be asked to provide them that same day. Please can you tell me what happened in your situation. Thanks for your feedback. Find out about the. Good news, dropbox is back in Nigeria. check out the. For the system, Zero contribution in the last 24 hours is an indication that the user has already booked the slot and won't send you any email alert. Please check USTRAVELDOCS.com/IN/ for eligibility. @Roop I had the same issue. All Cases. VMware, Go to company page Check with App, 48-month period (of visa expiry) for dropbox eligibility, dropbox asking to appear for fingerprints, Clearance received or Department Authorization, Important Announcement on Waivers of the Interview Requirement for Certain Nonimmigrant Visas. Whats wrong embassies, are they understaffed or just overbooked? One is the H1B and L1 Visas on a dropbox basis. You should be applying for a visa stamp before your 14th birthday along with the other criteria mentioned above.Note: Children under 14 must submit a photocopy of both parents passport biographic information and a valid U.S. visa page. Read: US Visa Appointments India: 2022 Updates for F1, B1/B2, H1B, L1 by Head of Consulates (April 19, 2022). After clicking your destination out of the options there, then click on Start an Application, if you are applying for the US visa for the first time. Dropbox app also takes into account all the criteria as set by the US embassy for that specific country. This information is required especially when an individual is planning to 6.Dropbox OFC appointment dates - Trackitt; 7.US Visa Appointments/ Slots Availability in India [2022] 8.US visa drop box appointments maxed out for summer 2022; 9.Dropbox appointments for visa stamping in India not available - Blind; 10.Visa Appointment Wait Times . You can only hold one type of appointment for a visa type. Can you imagine the number of people who have to wait 2-3days after biometric to get a consular interview date? #6 My most recent visa (in the same class for which I am applying) was not lost/stolen. You can schedule meetings, invoice clients, manage documents, and message clients directly inside the platform. what time of the day is good for booking an appointment? For ecample if you are in bay area (say Palo Alto area) then you will reach out to Rep Eshoo, Rep Spiere or Rep Ro (depending on your address), or leader pelosi if you are in SF. Navigate to schedule appointment on the visa portal. Search more than 3,000 jobs in the charity sector. Hi Charu, while checking for slots multiple times did you ever come across this message? Yes, our team went back and re-checked all the scenarios and did update the rules after the concerns you shared. Same for me I booked a dropbox appointment and have even submitted my passport and documents to the Delhi VAC but I happened to check my appointment history and it shows Visa Priority as Regular. He is eligible for Dropbox and can skip the interview. Please complete your transaction at this time. You are eligible for the Dropbox facility if you can answer YES to all these questions. Now can i reschedule my appointment for B2 visa. You can email them to confirm. 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