One of our readers, Sathish has shared his detailed H1B Visa Dropbox Renewal experience with us. I believe, this is the first experience for Dropbox submission. It is written very clearly and gives you a clear picture of the exact process. Congrats to Sathish on his Visa Stamping and Thanks to him for taking time to share his experience with our readers. You can share your experience with our readers here
Background Info:
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I am working in EVC ( Employer-Vendor-Client) model. I got my first H1B visa stamped till Sep 2013 in Chennai last year. I visited Chennai again this year and I was eligible for Dropbox since it is not more than 12 months since my visa was expired (and same petitioner & same visa category).
Document Checklist for H1B Visa Dropbox Renewal :
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1. Passport (Both old and new). – Mandatory Document
2. DS160 confirmation page. – Mandatory Document
3. Dropbox confirmation page. – Mandatory Document
4. Visa fees receipt.
5. I797 Document Photocopy. – Mandatory Document
6. I129 Document Photocopy. – Supporting Document
7. LCA Document Photocopy. – Supporting Document
8. Employer Verification Letter. – Supporting Document
9. Payslips of last 6 months. – Supporting Document
10. 2013 W2. – Supporting Document
H1B Visa Dropbox Submission Process
Appointment : No Appointment needed for Dropbox.
Location : TPL House, Teynampet, Chennai.
I was at VFS office around 10am and was asked by security personnel to stand in queue that was formed for Passport pickup (There will be less number of dropbox cases so there wont be separate queue for it).
Step 1 : Preliminary Documents Checking by VFS Agent – Changed Photos
I had to wait for like 20 mins before security personnel let me in. A VFS agent checked all my document before letting me inside the building. He was checking my DS160, Dropbox confirmation letter and my photos. He asked to me bring different photos since my new passport had the same photo. I was explaining for sometime like it is never mentioned anywhere in US Travel Docs that same photo from passport should never be used (same photo from old visa should never be used however). Agent told he can still let me in but it is not worth the risk and I would be sent back to bring new photos. I didnt want to take any chance so I went out again to take new photos. With new photos I didnt have to stand in queue again.
Also my surname in new passport is left blank by mistake, so I had consulate put an observation in my passport. VFS is checking for any observation page if Surname in Passport and DS160 are not same (Just in case if anyone is having observation made in passport).
Step 2 : Documents Submission, Fee payment
I went inside the building and waited for my turn to get called, roughly like 15 minutes. VFS agent in one of the windows requested me to submit the documents. I submitted my Passports, I797 photocopy (original is not required), DS160 confirmation page, dropbox confirmation page, Visa fee receipt, 2 photos. VFS agent gave visa fee receipt back to me. He was checking all the documents and making entries in his system at this point. It took like 10 minutes. In the meantime, I asked him whether I can submit any supporting documents. His answer was NO and the documents that I had produced thus far are good enough. His answer was resounding enough to convince myself so I didn’t ask any further question about supporting document. Finally he said I am all set and I can check the status using my passport number and expect passport in a week. He gave me the signed dropbox confirmation letter back for reference.
This is my 4th successful stamping experience(all in Chennai) for 3 different visa categories, obviously the dropbox one is the hassles free enjoyable experience of all.
Key Things to Remember
For dropbox, My recommendation would be just to submit the mandatory documents when VFS agent request you to submit the required documents. I carried supporting documents only for the reason that when VFS agent ask me to submit any of them I should be in a position to submit instead of telling I don’t have one. Even if VFS agent had told YES to my question on submitting supporting docs, I was intended to submit only employer letter & payslips (just to prove I am with same employer). Guys working on EVC model, take it easy on Vendor letter/Client letter. Dropbox is working like a charm, so please keep it simple. At least my personal view.
I got automated mail from US travel docs that my passport is ready to be picked up in like 2 days time. Here are the timelines for reference.
Hope USCIS keep this dropbox option for H1B stampings for good and long 🙂
Processing time – 3 Days !
Dropbox Submission – April 21st
Passport was ready to be picked up by – April 23rd.
Passport was picked up my me on – April 28th.
General Info – H or L Visa Renewal :
If you are renewing your H or L Visa with the same employer and your current visa is still valid or expired within the last 12 months (Blanket L1 is not eligible ), you may be eligible for Dropbox visa stamping. To check your eligibility, you can visit the US Consulate Website
Hi, I am an H1B visa holder, I am eligible for IWP-dropbox. I am planning my travel for 3rd week of August 2015. How long it would take for the visa to be issued. Will it be delayed because of University admission season (July-Sept). Few months back there was a system failure problem with Dept. of State, is this delaying the issuance of visas. I appreciate your response.
I am living in chennai near Park Sheraton hotel
I want somebody to guide me when I type online application for form 160.
My 10 year visa is to be renewed . I am 70 yrs old
Recently (June 26th 2015) I have gone for dropbox option with following qualification.
Last visa issued post 2008. (mine was stamped in 2013 at Hyd) √
Visa expired within 12 months. √
Last visa was applied in the same category √
Other questionaries √
There was no mention on the employer change or not, I have changed employment from my past visa stamping, I still qualified for dropbox. I have seen multiple blogs where it was mentioned that you do not qualify if the employer is changed, but that is not right. YOU DO QUALIFY EVEN IF THE EMPLOYER IS CHANGED FROM THE PAST VISA STAMPING.
Hi Murali,
Same is the case with me. My employer changed last year but my old visa is still valid until aug 2016. I plan to vbisit India in Nov. Am I qualified for Dropbox? ustraveldocs website does not mention anywhere about having the same petitioner.
Thanks
Hi Sangee,
Change of Employer is not even part of the questionnaire. Don’t worry about it.
Make sure you qualify the below.
Last visa issued post 2008.
Last visa was applied in the same category
Hi Murali
Seems you changed your employer and you did not had any problem with Drop Box. I am in same situation where I have to stamp My H1 B since it got expired in April 2015 and Now I have new I 797 from New employer who I am working for. Any pearls of Advice
@ Murali, same thing happened with me, I was in process of scheduling my visa interview and i got a notification that I am eligible for interview waiver program.
I could not find anywhere that they have mentioned employer change category is eligible for Interview Waiver Program.
also in chennai.US.Consulate website it’s mentioned that petitioner (http://chennai.usconsulate.gov/interviews-and-appointments.html)should be same to qualify for IWP.
Is that still true? I am confused here,as i see people like you have already availed IWP with employer change and without any issue.
any help on this would be appreciated.
any help will be appreciated
Hi Sathish, It’s a very helpful article. I’m just wondering how much is the fee? Is this still $190 even though you’re just re stamping?
Thanks!
To qualify for the dropbox , it is no where mentioned on the website : http://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv-visarenew.asp
that your petition has to be with the same employer . It is just mentioned that the visa class has to be the same as earlier .
Please correct me if I am wrong.
Yes, Change of employer does not disqualify you from dropbox. I got mine as of June 26th.
I qualify for dropbox option . Is finger print needed ? If yes where and how do I take an appointment ?
H1b visa stamping renewal – Dropbox at Hyderabad
submitted passports at Hyd consulate on 9-jun-15 .
Status shows administrative processing as of now…
Nara , I hope you get your passport soon . Did you have to go through finger printing before submitting your documents to dropbox location ?
Hi,
I am planning to Visit India in July. I am eligible for Dropbox and I have I-797 with me.
My wife is in India and she had her H4 visa and eligible for dropbox interms for timelines. But she don’t have an I-797. Is it possible for her to use the drop box, using my I-797 as she is my dependant?
Thanks in advance.
yes. I did for my family. They only ask copy of my i797. Even they didn’t ask original.
Thanks Nara for the comment/confirmation.
I had contacted Visa service desk and they have responded with the same answer (Pasting my communication below).
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Date/Time Case Opened: 6/13/2015 8:53 AM
Description: Hi,
I am on H1B visa and traveling to India on July 1st 2015. My visa will expire by mid of July 2015 and I have received an approved I797A for next three years and I am eligible for availing Dropbox facility to renew my visa.
My wife is already in India and she has a valid H4 visa and her visa stamp is valid till July 2015 (Stamped from Chennai, India). Since she went early to India, she don’t have I797. Can she also avail the dropbox facility using my I-797 to renew her visa from Kochi, India?
When I have checked with my attorney, they have suggested to contact Visa office for help.
Thanks,
Basil
Origin: Email
Case Reason: H1B and H4 Renewal using Dropbox
Public Response: Dear Basil,
Thank you for writing to the U.S. Visa Service Desk.
We understand that you have a query with respect to H1B & H4(Spouse) Dropbox,
In response to your query, we would like to inform you that you may apply for your dependent along with you for Drop box however, Consulate will adjudicate the case.
Please note using the interview waiver or drop-box service does not guarantee visa issuance. In some cases, you may be required to appear for a visa interview at the U.S. Embassy/Consulate, for example, if you submit an incomplete and/or inaccurate application. Submit your application well in advance of your planned travel to allow for the possibility that a visa interview will be necessary.
For more information click on the link given ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv-visarenew.asp
We hope this information is helpful to you.
Please visit surveymonkey.com/s/gss_india to share feedback on the services we provide.
Sincerely,
U.S. Visa Service Desk.
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Word of Caution!!!
please make sure the photos are good as in your ears are visible properly, i got got sent back the first time the reason being one of my ears wasn’t that visible.
This discussion group has been excellent and provides a lot of information on IWP and dropbox procedure. Here is my experience so far as it may help others.
21st May 2015 – Went to Chennai TPL house, Tenyampet with my documents and was in queue for 5 mins, the person who was validating documents told that the photos i took in US from Costco same like used for US passports will not work for visa, which is kind of strange, but i went out for new photos and came back with new photos and was allowed to go inside. After going inside ofc they gave me a token number and i was called in 10 mins. They just took my passports, DS 160 confirmation page, I797A photocopy and dropbox confirmation page. It took like 5 to 10 minutes for the person to entry everything, i asked if anything else needed, they told no. They returned back stamped and signed drop box confirmation letter.
22nd May – ceac status chaged from created to Ready.
27th May – ceac status changed to Administrative Processing.
Now i am crossing my fingers and hoping it should issued soon hopefully without any hassle.
Will keep posted as i get updates.
Thanks,
Likesh
Thanks Likesh for sharing. Good Luck ! Do update the forum.
Just an update on my case as follows:
28th May 2015 — ceac status changed to ISSUED status.
29th May 2015 — Passport status as recieved from consulate and being prepared for delivery.
Hopefully all are good and once I will get the passport will update the forum.
Regards,
Likesh
Good to hear ! Congrats !
Further update on my case as follows:
May 30 – Received stamped passport back according to my petition.
My wifenand kid also came on vacation on Jun 4th and i submitted there passports for stamping on Jun 5th, will keep posted as that progresses.
Regards,
Likesh
Hi
I have a question. Do dependents have to be physically present for dropbox ? Can’t I just take my wife’s passport along with me and submit it ? or she also has to come ?
I used the dropbox for H1b renewal at Hyd. Submitted the documents on a Thursday and an embassy case was created on Friday and status showed “Admin processing” causing some anxiety. Finally the was updated on the following Wednesday and the visa was issued. One difference is passport pic need to be submitted.
Friends,
I am eligible for dropbox but I would like to go for an appointment. When I tried to book an appointment on US travel docs it does not give me an option to book the appointment but gives me the dropbox confirmation letter.
Any thoughts ?
Hi guys,
My visa just got expired on 15th Apr 2015 on passport. Now I got a new I-797 valid upto November 2016. I am still working with the same employer whom I had my most recent visa stamped on my passport and who is my current petitioner. I am planning to go to India in December 2015. Am I eligible for dropbox visa?
Thanks,
Charly
Thanks for sharing.
Hello,
I am planning to go for stamping in NOv. 2015 , its my second time . My visa got expired in Sep. 2014. I have approved petition till 2017 , In between I have changed my Employer as well. is there any risk in Stamping ?
Thanks.
KK
Thanks,
Kumkum
Thanks guys! This article helped me to gain confidence in drop box method. I got the passport stamped in 3 days. Best wishes!
Hi friends,
I got visa last year and expired on feb,2015. Now i am going to india. When i got visa, i was with different client ( location). Now i am working different client ( location) in US only. But the same employer. is location/clients matters for drop box option? . I have new LCA and extension applied for this new clients only.
I have this doubt, please clarify me.
Hi, did this cause an issue ? I just moved to a different location (new LCA) but am with the same employer still…never changed my employer since I ever got my H1 for the first time..will a new LCA/new work location/new client (but same employer) cause any problem ?
Hi,
I am from Ahmedabad, I stamped my first H1B in 2008 from UK, after that I never went stamping. My H1 is till 2016 valid and I-140 is approved.
Me and my wife want to go for H1 and H4 stamping but not for interview, shall we go Ahmedabad dropbox and waived interview? Because I heard Mumbai consulate is not good for Gujarati people. Please suggest. If I am qualified for dropBox than why go for interview?
I know many Chennai and south Indian people going dropbox or Interview they all 99% people got visa, but at Mumbai I read and heard 50% to 70% ratio for H1 and H4 stamping for Gujarati on H1/H4 specially. Please suggest.
Hi Paresh,
Looks like you are not eligible for dropbox or interview waiver
Please check the below link
http://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv-visarenew.asp
Thanks,
Srini
Hi All ,
I got my visa stamping done via drop box in New Delhi around February 2015. The only documents asked were my passport, Copy of i-797 and a photograph.
My visa was issued in two days time.
I hope this information helps.
Thanks
Thank you. Excellent blog. Today I picked up my passport. Please take a copy of your photo ID when you go for your passport pickup.
Hi,
Can you please let me know how to get dropbox confirmation letter.
Thanks.
Hello,
I have visited and dropped off my documents for my H4 Visa on Jan 9th,2015. Until now I haven’t received any email for pick up or any updates. Do you know whom should we contact on this service?
Thanks
Hi,
I am with the same employer for last 6 years and my H1-B got stamped twice already, First time in INDIA at HYD in 2009 and second time at vancovur(Canada) in OCT2012. My visa got expired on OCT2014. Now, I am planning for 3rd time renewal (in MAR2015) in INDIA at HYD. Can someone tell me whether I am eligible for drop box or not ??
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Happy new year everyone. I had very similar smooth dropbox experience in Chandigarh in dec 2014 to the one Ram had in Chennai.
Very convenient. It took 4 working days in my case before i received the pick up notice.
At delivery they asked for 2 passport pics and were very picky about the white background so I had the click the pics again at that very moment.
Dont forget to bring I-797 photostat copy
AT pick up make a copy of your ID as well.
PS dont know why they ask for 2 passport pics as they returned me one back with the passport.
Had a similar smooth dropbox experience in Chennai.
I got my I-140 approved and H1 extended by 3 years. I got a H1B stamp in 2013. I still work for the same company and so qualified for dropbox.
I benifitted from this article and here are some pointers I would like to add:
– You don’t have to stand in line (at Team Stanley office) for dropbox or for passport collection.
– You will need two passport photos and not just one
– You can carry a cellphone – they will ask you to switch it off before you enter the office
– They took only these from me: passport, copy of I-797, two pics. Nothing else. Ofcourse, you will need to carry dropbox confirmation page and DS160 confirmation page. They will check these confirmation pages at the entrance. They will not allow you to enter without these confirmation pages. I saw one person have a copy of DS160 application but no confirmation page – he was turned away. They are very strict about this.
– I went out of my way to get a copy of I-129 and I-140 and took a big stack of applications and supporting documents. They did not look at any of that. But I guess its better to carry everything. Better safe than sorry.
– I dropped off the documents on Monday morning at 10 a.m. I collected my passport on Thursday morning 10 a.m. I got an email/sms on late Wednesday evening.
– If you are sending a representative to pickup your passport, make sure you give him all the documents – I saw many people being turned away because they did not have the letter.
– Dropbox is hasle-free and easy but one advantage of in-person interview is that you will know immediately if you got your visa or if there are any problems. With dropbox, you will just have to wait and see what happens. Even if its over in 3 days, it can be very nervous 3 days.
Hi
looks like I qualify for the drop box facility as I am going for stamping through the same company and my visa expired only in October 2014.
I just have question regarding DS160 ‘Where do you intend to work’
should this be Employer or Client address. My LCA mentions the client address so ideally it should be client address correct?
Any response will be much appreciated.
Thanks
Hello Sathish, thank you for informative blog.
You mentioned photocopy of I-797 is required. Do we also need to show original I-797? When I filed the application, the Dropbox confirmation My original I-797 has been stolen. I am requesting for duplicate and the estimated time is 3-6 months.
I did a dropbox very recently. They only saw a copy of I-797. But you will need your original I-797 to enter the US. My advice is to not travel outside the US without I-797.
Ofcourse, if its an emergency, you can do the dropbox and ask your company to mail you the I-797 when it is ready. But I would do this only under the most extreme circumstances.
Hello Everyone,
I am not sure if I am eligible for this drop-box program, can someone please clarify this for me.
I got my first H1-B visa stamping in UK, my validity expired sept2014 and now I got my petition approved for my extension. I am planning to go to India in the month of Feb2015. Am I eligible for drop-box since my visa expired within 12 months? I am with same employer from beginning.
I appreciate if some one who had same type of situation and undergone any type of visa renewal process.
I am pretty sure you are NOT eligible for dropbox. This is because to qualify for dropbox, you should be getting the new stamp in the same country as the previous stamp.
Is there a timeframe for dropping off your passport+documents AFTER completing online application (DS160)?
Does Dropbox confirmation page list mandatory vs supporting documents?
Thanks!
Hi Satish,
You mentioned Employer Verification Letter, is that the letter confirming that you are still working for the same employer or something else?
Thanks!
H1B visa renewal with same employer took ~ 2 business days:
Took me 4 days in total. Dropped off passport @ Teynampet office on Thursday morning @ 10; agent told it could take 2 – 3 business days from Friday. Got an email on Monday afternoon that my passport was being picked up from the consulate. Picked up my passport on Tuesday morning. Very smooth process
Hi, I got my H1 visa approved and currently i am having only the receipt number of the petition (WACXXXXXX) and not the hard/soft copy of my H1 petition (which actually exists with my employer), my question is, if i move to a new company can i use my h1 with the new company? My new company needs hard copy of my H1 petition for processing my visa from their end? or with the receipt number alone they can file a transfer for me?
My cousin was in the same situation. He only had petition number and did not have hard or soft copies.
He applied through new employer and got it approved. His got his new USA visa stamped on Nov 17th.
One thing to note lot of potential employers said you can’t apply. finally found one company who was willing to do, but cautioned that it might get rejected. Lucky he got it.
hi ,
I am going for H1B visa stamping for the first time after my masters program. I did some part time jobs in the university, during my masters program. Do I need to include those Jobs while filling the DS form under the previous jobs section?
I appreciate your valuable answers!
Thank you in advance!!
You should mention what you have. I think you need to mention that job as well since job is job.
Hi , mine the same condition. But the location changed.am from kerala. So I can see ther is a dropbox extention center at kochi.their us any chance to miss the passport. Thts the worry!
You should not worry for this. They never miss one. Its their job and they are good at it.
when did you get the dropbox confirmation page? I am not sure about the procedure on how to apply for dropbox option
Your employer will be doing that for you. Consult them.
I am not sure, if you understood my question.
Anyways I figured it out. Thanks for the consideration
Hi Vijay,
Did you submit for drop box? Please share the details and outcome as I am sailing the same boat.
Thanks,
AK
Hello,
Hi,
I’m travelling to india for my h1b renewal, i am working for the same employer, same visa category, have visa expired in last 12 months, but my title changed. Does it matter? Am i still eligible for dropbox.
You should qualify for the dropbox. Since your LCA changed, that should not be any concern. They have a guideline for eligibility. Check out the link. http://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv-visarenew.asp
You should be eligible for dropbox. You may need to look into the guidelines here http://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv-visarenew.asp
Hi where do you see the drop box confirmation, is it after you pay the fee?
Hi –
I completed my DS 160 form, and got a drop box confirmation today. Is it still OK that I can only drop off my passport for the visa processing on December 20, 2014? i.e. 2 months from now, or is there a time limit.
Hi Mr.Jay, did you get any reply , even we are travelling in another 3 weeks and About to pay the visa fees, can we attend even after a month of submitting application? Please let me know. My email is [email removed spam]
Hi,
I’m working for the same employer, but my work location changed. Does it matter?
Work location change lead to new LCA. You should be fine with dropbox option. Check out here for guidelines. http://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv-visarenew.asp
Hi,
Is this facility available only in India, any thing in US, like we can submit our docs & pp in US for stamping?
Thanks
Imtiyaz
I dont think you need stamping while you are in USA. Stamping will be in need when you leave USA and while returning.
I’m eligible for dropbox for h1b extension. I have given the fingerprints last time. After entering all the details for appointment online for hyderabad consulate, it did not give any option to schedule interview date and time. All I see the dropbox confirmation page without appointment date. Does that mean I can drop the documents any day and time? Please let me know.
Yes Dropbox process doesnt need any appointment to be scheduled. You can drop your documents at VFS on any day and time.
Sathish.
Thanks for the info. I am trying to get an appointment for late November and the site shows an earliest available appointment time (Earliest available is Dec 4 now) on the left panel of website. Does that mean they need an appointment for dropbox now?
Hi Satish,
Am in similar situation. Am here for renewal, am with the same employer. I got my visa stamped in June of 2012. Same employer, Same visa category.
I understand am eligible for the Drop-box submission. How about finger printing? Did you have to go for OFC?
Thanks,
K
I didnt go for fingerprinting since I got mine done sometime last year. If you remember getting ten printed sometime recently then you dont have to do it again.
Sathish.
Hello TheNameIs7 – did you schedule fingerprinting same day as drop box?? I’m trying to find out if i can get bothe done same day. For example if i have fingerprinting appt at 10am, can i do drop box right after
Hi Satish,
My H1-B VISA in passport got expired on Sep 24 2013 and planning to visit India by Sep 1st week of 2014. I think i’m eligible for interview drop box as i’m running on 12th month.Please correct me if i’m wrong?
To clarify my question, gist is below:
1. H1-B – Employer A – 2010 (stamping obtained in Chennai in 2011)
came back to US, no travel outside US since then
2. H1-B – Employer B – 2012 (approved visa I-797 available, valid until feb 2015)
– no stamping obtained since didn’t go out of country
3. H1-B – also with Employer B – renewal will be initiated in Sep/Oct 2014.
Since my renewal initiated H1B and existing (current / valid) H1B are same employers – am I still eligible for drop box even though I have not gone for stamping with this employer?
Hi KC,
Mine is also exactly matching your case. Were you eligible for drop box. I am going to India in Nov.
Thanks,
Hi Uma,
I confirmed with an attorney that I would not be eligible for drop-box.
I have my renewal going on currently so I have not decided on my travel dates yet. Fingers crossed.
KC
KC,
Are you sure? Because your petitioner is same. Why would you not be eligible?
@NW
So even though this will be my 2nd H1B with them, I don’t have a ‘stamping’ associated with this company on my passport – because I never went for stamping even for my current employer. I got approval and have never traveled outside the country since 2011.
makes sense…anyways I tried dropbox this time and even though my petitioner was not same, the guy verifying the documents told my rep to get a letter from my previous petitioner that I was no longer on H1b with them and my term of employment ended when i started my current job. I didnt has much time so did an interview instead and got the visa done.
Nice. Congrats!
Satish – congratulations.
Satish, forum members:
I have some queries, if you can answer these, I’d really appreciate it. Dear Sir or My current situation is below:
– Obtained H-1B visa stamping for Employer A at US Consulate, Chennai in April 2011. Traveled back to US in April 2011; haven’t traveled outside the country since then.
– Switched to a new employer (E-V-C model) Employer B since March 2012. Obtained / renewed H1B with new employer and that H1B valid until Feb 2015.
Since I have not traveled outside the US since my travel back to the US in April 2011. so I have not obtained stamping for the second H1B yet.
I am still with the same employer, and in the next few months will be initiating H1-B renewal of the current visa. If I am traveling in January / February 2015, should I appear for personal interview at the Consulate or use the drop box facility?
Can you please confirm?
Thanks,
KC
Hi Statish, I got my stamping in Hyderbad,India
My visa got expired on July14th 2014.I am with the same employer as well.
Is dropbox option only in Chennai or else can I do it hyderbad ?
Hi Satish – I assume the validity (To) date mentioned in I797 Document is also expired when you avail the Drop Box facility.Is that correct?.Should we get any approval prior to availing the drop box facility?
Hi Kumar!
I need one info. With respect to employer letter, did you mean employment letter? If yes, do we need to carry original or copy is enough?
Thank you!
Ram
Yes I meant Employment Verification Letter. I carried original one with me.
Hi Satish,
My H1-B VISA in passport got expired on Sep 24 2013 and planning to visit India by Sep 1st week of 2014. I think i’m eligible for interview drop box as i’m running on 12th month.Please correct me if i’m wrong?
Ho Satish
My wife is on h4 on my h1b visa. She is planning to go to India for stamping and she also eligible for dropbox….. when we tried filling … system said click continue and print 2 copies of dropbox .. but no confirmation letter is coming up to print ..i not sure if it is a glirglitch or issue on my side but i have n number of times..Do you have any idea? Anybody else faced similar issue in this furom?
Hi Deepak,
I have the same issue, it said click continue to print 2 copies of dropbox confirmation, but it took me directly to payment method for visa fee.
Someone please let me know, if dropbox confirmation comes only after you pay the visa fee.
Thanks in advance
Kiran
Hi,
I just spoke to customer support of US Visa, and I got my answer that I have to pay visa fee in order to get Dropbox confirmation page.
(In case if you have any dependents attending interview along with you, then you can use the same visa fee payment receipt number for both the applicants)
Thanks
Kiran