Collection of Visa Stamping Experiences – H1B, H4, F1, L1, L2, B1, B2 ( Visitor)
US Consulates in India are not fully open yet for regular operations. They are giving limited H1B, H4, L1, B1/B2 slots across all the US consulates in Chennai, New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad and US Embassy in New Delhi. Many of the community members were generous to contribute anonymously all these experiences that are listed …
Read more21 H1B Visa Stamping Experiences in India by Consulate [2021]
As US Consulates in India are still closed for regular visa appointments, many are forced to apply for expedited appointment(EA). When you get stamping, many of you may have got US Visa with annotation NIE under Risk to Labor Maket, which was not very common in the beginning. Some were questioned at airport. One …
Read moreH4 Visa Stamping using EA, Travel to US, NIE Experience at PoE
As you know with the recent Trump H1B, Other visas Travel Ban, many are seeking H4 Visa Emergency Appointments and getting stamping. One of our users (anonymous for privacy) had a unique situation, where they had to submit proof of relationship. The user was kind enough to share their experience for everyone benefit. Thanks a …
Read moreH4 Visa Stamping 221g – Proof of Relationship (WhatsApp, Calls)
Due to COVID-19, US Consulates in India are not open for regular operations yet. Many of the H4 Holders are getting Emergency US Visa Appointments based on H1B & H4 Visa Exemptions from Trump travel ban. The H4 Visa community has really come together to help one another other during difficult times in various social …
Read moreH4 Visa Emergency Appointments, Interviews – 21 Experiences in India
F1 students studying in US were relived after DHS cancelled the July 6th directive for F1 Students after the Lawsuit by MIT & Harvard. But, still prospective F1 students planning to attend school for Fall 2020 need to have their schools either in Hybrid or in-person classes to get F1 Visa. One of our readers …
Read moreUS Visa Emergency Appointment Experience India – F1 Student
As US Consulates in India are not yet open due to COVID-19 for regular visa processing, the only way to get US visa stamping is to get an expedite appointment. Expedited appointments are available only for special situations like medical needs, funeral/death, ESTA Denied, Students or exchange visitors with urgent need or urgent business travel. …
Read moreEmergency US Visa Appointment in India – 2 User Experiences
If you plan to renew your H1B Visa, you may be eligible for Dropbox / Interview Waiver option. Since September 2019, if you plan to use Interview Waiver/ Dropbox option for US Visa renewal in India, you need to book an Appointment for US Visa Dropbox . While many cases get US visa stamping done …
Read moreH1B Dropbox Appointment – 221(g) Green Slip Experience – Mumbai
Going to US Visa stamping is often perceived as a risky move, if you are already living in US. There is more advice against it, if you plan to go for F1 visa stamping during OPT or STEM OPT. One of our readers, “kept himself anonymous, Mr. A”, was in such situation to go for …
Read moreF1 Visa Stamping on STEM OPT – Interview Experience, Process, POE
As most of you know, since September 1st, 2019, it is mandatory to book appointment for Dropbox for US Visa in India. Some got successful Dropbox Stamping for US Visa with Appointment, but we have noticed few users reported that they got 221g and have been called for interview. One of our readers, Surya Teja …
Read moreCalled for Interview after Dropbox – H1B Visa – Experience Hyderabad
US Visa Stamping is one of the key steps in your journey to work in US. If you are a first timer going for US Visa stamping, it is important for you to be prepared well. There is no better thing than reading visa stamping experience from a first timer applying for H1B Visa stamping. …
Read moreH1B Visa Stamping Experience 2019 – Biometrics, Interview – Chennai