Hi Poorna Aarthi, thanks for your informative videos. I was able to renew my B1/B2 Visa for another 10 years using drop box. No complications. No need to submit any invitation letters, bank statement etc. Everything went on well. Today i was able to collect my passport with visa stamped in it.
@@manjunathjayaram9826 i only sumitted1) photo according us visa specification 2) Appointment confirmation page 3)DS 160 confirmation page 4) both new and old passport which contain us visa.
Thank you so much for sharing this information you covered many queries regarding visa & was all to the point. Keep sharing information if any changes happen for visa process please
Thanks for all the efforts that you put in for us. When someone’s visa was denied in the past and also had a COS from h4 to h1, are they still eligible for Dropbox or do they directly get to schedule an interview? Thanks in advance!!
I see the new rule that states that "Effective April 4, 2022, applicants can submit their interview waiver applications free of cost at any of the Visa Application Centers (VAC) where the Embassy or Consulate is located. If applicants wish to submit at any other location, a nominal fee of Rs 650/- per passport will be charged in cash at the time of submission." So does it mean if we booked for Delhi, we can submit in hyd now ? Your video said for only certain Dropbox eligible places.
@@cricbuzz1123 Yes you can submit at any location that has consulate and it will be free of cost. Take appointment at any location and go to other location at same date/time and drop off
@Ch Surendar this is great. Another question - can I drop off on behalf of my parents, or do they also have to accompany me? This is relevant because they live in a small town, and I would likely drop off in delhi/Kolkata, which will require planning and travel for them that I am trying to avoid possible.
Please cover video on booking appointments. I have been trying from past 10 days, whenever I login, it is showing message as there are no appointments. Please provide tricks for visa slots.
Guys, Please try in 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM IST between or 4:30 AM to 5:30 AM IST. I have got slots in these timeline earlier. Also, read that people has booked it by 2 or 2:30 AM but thats not my experience. keep try. All the best
I applied for b1/b2 after changing my name with updated passport along with 1 dependent. I am having valid visa in my old passport, thats why i got option for dropbox and i paid the fees for both application together. But while booking the appointment error occurred ao i removed the dependent i booked appoinment for myself and login through the dependent profile to book the appointment seperately but fees claim showing rce07 error.
Hi, You just have to see your visa, it is usually written under the Annotation section, if “clearance received” is written on your visa then you say yes if it is not written under the Annotation section then you can say no. Hope it helps.
One of the points you were supposed to cover was on way to reschedule appointments. As well as change the VAC location say from New Delhi to Mumbai etc.unfortunately your video didn’t cover these points. Kindly advise.
Hi Aarti, thanks for this Informative video. I have one doubt if you can help me: Scenerio: 1. IN DS 160 my location was Delhi but while selecting slots I selected Chennai as no delhi slots were available. (Which I saw from your Video is not a problem anymore) 2. Now I have an appointment scheduled on 27th of this month and I reside at pune. I want to drop off my documents at Pune. Is this possible even though my consulate is chennai ? Or for that I have to have my consulate as Mumbai. Please guide
What happens if there is a No show for drop box interview for above 14years and so how to reschedule as there is no option available on portal but it gives a option as “ close and start application “ under what situation is this option showing to me and not as a rescheduling option for me to proceed?
3 rd February my C1/D Visa applied in Kochi Dropbox centre 8 February application received status in Chennai conculate . 17 th February status administration processing 22 th February Visa issued 24 th February passport delivered by Blue Dart courior.
Hi Avinesh, do we need an appointment at major 5 VAC location to drop off at other 6 locations? Or we can directly go and drop-off? What was your process? Thanks in advance!
Arthi, except for the Chennai embassy all other embassies have slots for interviews either in April or May. Do you have any update as to why? We have been checking daily and it is quite depressing to see that Chennai alone has just place holder appointments.
thanks, this video was indeed what I was looking for. Can I know in anyways, what is the wait time at Kolkata if I take the appointment now? I mean is it less than 30 days or running into months? How about Delhi? thank you so much.
When do you think next set of H1-B appointments will be opened? I am trying for appointment past 10+ days but not available. I am looking for appointments June month or July first half dates.
I recently applied renewal of usa visa..in confirmation letter interview waiver location is Delhi,so can I submit documents in Jalandhar VFS with same appointment or have to take separate appointment for Jalandhar VFS.kindly suggest me
Has Consulate general Mumbai reissued or revived any immigrant visas to those persons who could not travel to USA due Covid inspite of issues of immigrants visas during August 2019amdSept2020 .please look into this matter and inform us.
I have the dropbox appointment at Mumbai at May 24th 2023 so If I wish to dropoff my documents at Ahmedabad vac, then at what time and date I need to dropoff at Ahmedabad. Please reply.🙏
Hi , You mentioned that anybody having a valid government ID / proof can drop the document on behalf of the applicant . However i want to understand how biometrics will be done in this case ?
I created two separate profile 1 for myself and my wife and other for my son with age 7. As we both me and my spouse qualify for drop box. Where as my kid is showing not eligible for drop box as one other requirement is both parents should have valid visa stamp for kids to qualify for drop box and interview waver. But if am adding him in my profile of drop box then I don't see that all 3 of us is eligible for drop box. I am not quite clear I should go with single profile or 2 different profiles. Please guide 🙏
Hi Arthi, Thanks a lot your video provides a lot if information but i’m trying to schedule in person interview but it’s showing I’m eligible for dropbox. Please let me the process for scheduling in person appointment through us travel docs or is there any procedure
Hello all, I had b1/b2 visa which expired on feb 2021. I had latest L1b visa which was issued to me after b1/b2 which got expired in July 2021 ,so my most recent visa stamp on my passport is L1b. I opted for Dropbox for renewing my b1/b2 but my passport was returned by vfs saying that my most recent visa is L1b not b1/b2 so I cannot opt for b1/b2 visa renewal via Dropbox. Is the definition of "previous visa " for dropbox renewal is most recent visa? Can anyone throw some light on this?
Hi I have a doubt. My H1B petition and LCA was approved for Client A raised by my Employer. I never got stamping and Its been 2 years and now, I am trying for visa stamping for Client B in the same location of LCA. Just 14 miles away from Client A office. Can i directly go for stamping since it can be considered in same MSA. Or should I do any amendment.
could you throw some light on my problem .I filed up the DS160 form and proceeded to make payment. but at the payment it is shown payment for 2 persons @ 185$ each totaling 370$. But I need to pay only for 1 person. How to get it rectified
Hi Aarthi I've submitted my b1 visa for drop box on 11th April but still my status shows "Application Received" , what does this mean? How long does it take to get my visa stamped. Kindly guide, I have to travel on April 25th.
Hi Poorna, for my B1 visa renewal I have got an appointment but it's after the 48 month expiry. Can I reschedule my Dropbox appointment and kindly provide the mail id of the consulate to expedite my application.
I searched a lot but couldn't find anything, please let me know if you can provide any insight...My current status is H4 and I booked a consulate appointment for an F1 visa as the Change of Status is taking forever...it showed I am eligible for dropbox but I don't see any list of documents to submit on the final page.
You can do it 3-4 times a day, early morning, morning, after noon and late at the night. You cannot see more frequently otherwise they may inactivate account for fee days. One of my friend informed me that the the account can be inactivated for 72 hours if you se too frequently.
Nice video. I have been given appointment at Mumbai. Can I, instead of going to Mumbai, submit my documents at Chandigarh on the same date and time because I shall be reaching India just a day before at New Delhi and I live in Chandigarh. Please advise, in case it shall be in order for me to visit VAC Chandigarh? Hope, it doesn't entail any complications. And, hope it doesn't make any difference or delay in processed of my visa renewal. Return mail or reply shall be highly appreciated.
Ho Poorna, my h1b visa expired on mar 19,2018 . I have scheduled appointment on apr 13,2022 for dropbox. Since its more than 48 months will it cause any issue .
My visa is no longer active I had been issued a visa in B1/B2 category which expired in 2017. So what should my answer for the first question which is " Do you have previous visa in any class issued " ? Is it a "yes" Or " No"
Hello, I just want to know that previously in 2019 i was been rejected for US F1 student visa. However i am planning to reapply again so it will be in-person interview or dropbox? Pls reply.
Thanks Aarthi for all your videos.. I have been watching all your videos.. My visa approved on 25th Feb. I submitted at Bangalore location on 8th Feb. Status changed to Application received on 10th. I wil continue to watch .. thanks
1) Are L1A blanket* visa type applicants Eligible for drop box ? 2) Also for drop box - dependents who do not have previous US visa, do they Qualify for drop box based on Primary applicant's eligibility alone ??
Bro, All Blanket visa applicants should attend the inperson interview. No dropbox eligible. If anyone has no visa approved before, they do have to visit consulate for inperson interview.
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Hi, Arthi, Your videos are so very useful. Your replies to my questions were of much help. I'm now in the US. Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you. This was super helpful!
Hi Poorna Aarthi, thanks for your informative videos. I was able to renew my B1/B2 Visa for another 10 years using drop box. No complications. No need to submit any invitation letters, bank statement etc. Everything went on well. Today i was able to collect my passport with visa stamped in it.
I submitted on 7 th March, got message of approval on 14th March, picked up passport on 25th March
Hello SiFaM, I have my Dropbox appointment in few days..what are the documents they ask for b1/b2 visa at the drop box location?
@@manjunathjayaram9826 i only sumitted1) photo according us visa specification 2) Appointment confirmation page 3)DS 160 confirmation page 4) both new and old passport which contain us visa.
@@1minuteinspirationbysifamt382 -Thanks a lot for the info..
do we need appointment for dropbox too
Thank you so much for sharing this information you covered many queries regarding visa & was all to the point. Keep sharing information if any changes happen for visa process please
So well, explained !
Informative ❤. But you did not mention the required documents
Very nice guidelines on drop box matter.
Thanks for all the efforts that you put in for us. When someone’s visa was denied in the past and also had a COS from h4 to h1, are they still eligible for Dropbox or do they directly get to schedule an interview? Thanks in advance!!
I see the new rule that states that "Effective April 4, 2022, applicants can submit their interview waiver applications free of cost at any of the Visa Application Centers (VAC) where the Embassy or Consulate is located. If applicants wish to submit at any other location, a nominal fee of Rs 650/- per passport will be charged in cash at the time of submission."
So does it mean if we booked for Delhi, we can submit in hyd now ? Your video said for only certain Dropbox eligible places.
Hey do you know the answer now?
@@cricbuzz1123 Yes you can submit at any location that has consulate and it will be free of cost. Take appointment at any location and go to other location at same date/time and drop off
@Ch Surendar this is great. Another question - can I drop off on behalf of my parents, or do they also have to accompany me? This is relevant because they live in a small town, and I would likely drop off in delhi/Kolkata, which will require planning and travel for them that I am trying to avoid possible.
Please cover video on booking appointments. I have been trying from past 10 days, whenever I login, it is showing message as there are no appointments. Please provide tricks for visa slots.
Please. My account locked one time.
Guys, Please try in 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM IST between or 4:30 AM to 5:30 AM IST. I have got slots in these timeline earlier. Also, read that people has booked it by 2 or 2:30 AM but thats not my experience. keep try. All the best
There should be a correction. I have booked drop box option for Mumbai but i dropped documents in Hyderabad.
Wow, Wonderful sharing...keep it up...........
I applied for b1/b2 after changing my name with updated passport along with 1 dependent. I am having valid visa in my old passport, thats why i got option for dropbox and i paid the fees for both application together. But while booking the appointment error occurred ao i removed the dependent i booked appoinment for myself and login through the dependent profile to book the appointment seperately but fees claim showing rce07 error.
Hi I don't understand the question of clearance received. Please help. I have a tourist visa and want a drop box for F1 visa
Hi,
You just have to see your visa, it is usually written under the Annotation section, if “clearance received” is written on your visa then you say yes if it is not written under the Annotation section then you can say no. Hope it helps.
One of the points you were supposed to cover was on way to reschedule appointments. As well as change the VAC location say from New Delhi to Mumbai etc.unfortunately your video didn’t cover these points. Kindly advise.
Hi Aarti, thanks for this Informative video. I have one doubt if you can help me:
Scenerio:
1. IN DS 160 my location was Delhi but while selecting slots I selected Chennai as no delhi slots were available. (Which I saw from your Video is not a problem anymore)
2. Now I have an appointment scheduled on 27th of this month and I reside at pune. I want to drop off my documents at Pune. Is this possible even though my consulate is chennai ? Or for that I have to have my consulate as Mumbai.
Please guide
My US B1/B2 visa expiring in Dec 2024. When at the earliest I am eligible to apply for renewal of the Visa?
Dear mam, i aplly for c1/d us visa in vfs new delhi all the required documants but know 27 days stil no news
What happens if there is a No show for drop box interview for above 14years and so how to reschedule as there is no option available on portal but it gives a option as “ close and start application “ under what situation is this option showing to me and not as a rescheduling option for me to proceed?
3 rd February my C1/D Visa applied in Kochi Dropbox centre
8 February application received status in Chennai conculate .
17 th February status administration processing
22 th February Visa issued
24 th February passport delivered by Blue Dart courior.
Hi Avinesh, do we need an appointment at major 5 VAC location to drop off at other 6 locations? Or we can directly go and drop-off? What was your process? Thanks in advance!
best ..very useful
Arthi, except for the Chennai embassy all other embassies have slots for interviews either in April or May. Do you have any update as to why? We have been checking daily and it is quite depressing to see that Chennai alone has just place holder appointments.
Hello Maam, heard a news that b1b2 visa slot are opening. Is that true?
thanks, this video was indeed what I was looking for. Can I know in anyways, what is the wait time at Kolkata if I take the appointment now? I mean is it less than 30 days or running into months? How about Delhi? thank you so much.
Hi Poorna, does USCIS specifically target F1 students more when they are going from F1 to H1B first time change of status stamping?
Hallo please tell new b1/b2 visa are open or not
Same here
From September 1st2022
NICE INFORMATION
Hi, Please share the recent Dropbox experience and passport delivery times lines
When do you think next set of H1-B appointments will be opened? I am trying for appointment past 10+ days but not available. I am looking for appointments June month or July first half dates.
Hi Aarti, can you tell me if sb-1 appointments are happening? Also any idea aa to when the routine functioning of the consulate should be in place.
I recently applied renewal of usa visa..in confirmation letter interview waiver location is Delhi,so can I submit documents in Jalandhar VFS with same appointment or have to take separate appointment for Jalandhar VFS.kindly suggest me
how do we change the pick up location from mumbai to pune?
Has Consulate general Mumbai reissued or revived any immigrant visas to those persons who could not travel to USA due Covid inspite of issues of immigrants visas during August 2019amdSept2020 .please look into this matter and inform us.
Hai,thanks alot for the information,my question is we are a family of three applying for dropbox renewal, is it necessary for all three to be present?
I have the dropbox appointment at Mumbai at May 24th 2023 so If I wish to dropoff my documents at Ahmedabad vac, then at what time and date I need to dropoff at Ahmedabad. Please reply.🙏
Hi , You mentioned that anybody having a valid government ID / proof can drop the document on behalf of the applicant . However i want to understand how biometrics will be done in this case ?
Dropdox is only for visa renew. So biometric is already there
I have got Dropbox appointment for my child in Delhi can I submit in Kolkata please tell
I created two separate profile 1 for myself and my wife and other for my son with age 7. As we both me and my spouse qualify for drop box. Where as my kid is showing not eligible for drop box as one other requirement is both parents should have valid visa stamp for kids to qualify for drop box and interview waver. But if am adding him in my profile of drop box then I don't see that all 3 of us is eligible for drop box. I am not quite clear I should go with single profile or 2 different profiles. Please guide 🙏
Madam ji my daughters status is showing delivered to post what dose its mean Dropbox
Hi Arthi,
Thanks a lot your video provides a lot if information but i’m trying to schedule in person interview but it’s showing I’m eligible for dropbox. Please let me the process for scheduling in person appointment through us travel docs or is there any procedure
Can you please share authorization letter to submit wife documents?
Hello all,
I had b1/b2 visa which expired on feb 2021.
I had latest L1b visa which was issued to me after b1/b2 which got expired in July 2021 ,so my most recent visa stamp on my passport is L1b.
I opted for Dropbox for renewing my b1/b2 but my passport was returned by vfs saying that my most recent visa is L1b not b1/b2 so I cannot opt for b1/b2 visa renewal via Dropbox.
Is the definition of "previous visa " for dropbox renewal is most recent visa?
Can anyone throw some light on this?
Am we change the Dropbox appointment to inperson appointment
Hi I have a question. Do I need to carry my old passport which doesn’t have any us visa stamped in it for h4 visa stamping?
Hi I have a doubt. My H1B petition and LCA was approved for Client A raised by my Employer. I never got stamping and
Its been 2 years and now, I am trying for visa stamping for Client B in the same location of LCA. Just 14 miles away from Client A office. Can i directly go for stamping since it can be considered in same MSA. Or should I do any amendment.
Please AP btay KY Dropbox KY zariy dcoment bjny chy KY nhi
could you throw some light on my problem
.I filed up the DS160 form and proceeded to make payment. but at the payment it is shown payment for 2 persons @ 185$ each totaling 370$. But I need to pay only for 1 person. How to get it rectified
Thanks
Hi Aarthi
I've submitted my b1 visa for drop box on 11th April but still my status shows "Application Received" , what does this mean? How long does it take to get my visa stamped. Kindly guide, I have to travel on April 25th.
Please make video on 221g Administration process
Hi Poorna, for my B1 visa renewal I have got an appointment but it's after the 48 month expiry. Can I reschedule my Dropbox appointment and kindly provide the mail id of the consulate to expedite my application.
Hy. I m from Chandigarh. My VAC appointment in Delhi 30th Sep. 2022. But I have to go Australia before that. What do I do pl
From U.S, for H1B visa renewal / new stamping, is is possible to go to Mexico / Canada?. Pls suggest.
I searched a lot but couldn't find anything, please let me know if you can provide any insight...My current status is H4 and I booked a consulate appointment for an F1 visa as the Change of Status is taking forever...it showed I am eligible for dropbox but I don't see any list of documents to submit on the final page.
First time h1b ..previously worked in US on L1b ...am I eligible for drop off?
Hi Purna when turist visa slots new
Next year
I am unable to get appointment pls guide me how many times I try not showing any time slot
You can do it 3-4 times a day, early morning, morning, after noon and late at the night. You cannot see more frequently otherwise they may inactivate account for fee days. One of my friend informed me that the the account can be inactivated for 72 hours if you se too frequently.
Yes it did happen to me once then on I am carful with multiple times logging
Nice video.
I have been given appointment at Mumbai.
Can I, instead of going to Mumbai, submit my documents at Chandigarh on the same date and time because I shall be reaching India just a day before at New Delhi and I live in Chandigarh.
Please advise, in case it shall be in order for me to visit VAC Chandigarh? Hope, it doesn't entail any complications.
And, hope it doesn't make any difference or delay in processed of my visa renewal.
Return mail or reply shall be highly appreciated.
Whether B1/B2 VISA Drop box facility opened in chennai.I was told it I'd presently available only in Mumbai and Delhi.Pl clarify.
It is available in Chennai. I renewed my b1/b2 visa
Ho Poorna, my h1b visa expired on mar 19,2018 . I have scheduled appointment on apr 13,2022 for dropbox. Since its more than 48 months will it cause any issue .
Hi Rohit, kindly advise the procedure for scheduling appointment for dropbox, will be a big help Thanks Vic
My visa is no longer active I had been issued a visa in B1/B2 category which expired in 2017. So what should my answer for the first question which is " Do you have previous visa in any class issued " ? Is it a "yes" Or " No"
Can someone help?
Yes
Hi poorna mam when will the open C1/D visa slot?? I am pay Fees but dont open date then when will open mam plzz help🙏🙏😭😭
Can I Take Mobile phone and Wallet
Hello,
I just want to know that previously in 2019 i was been rejected for US F1 student visa. However i am planning to reapply again so it will be in-person interview or dropbox? Pls reply.
In person
Mam please tell about r visa
Is r visa interview. Started
Documents required at Drop box?
How can we know if we r eligible for Dropbox no..?
Can Indian schedule an appointment in dubai
After submitting the documents..will get any receipt from VAC center..
Yes. You wil get
@@raghavendracm thanks raghava.
@@raghavendracmraghava ...how to track the status
What about eb 5 drop box are open or not?
How about B2 renewal?
Thanks Aarthi for all your videos.. I have been watching all your videos..
My visa approved on 25th Feb.
I submitted at Bangalore location on 8th Feb.
Status changed to Application received on 10th.
I wil continue to watch .. thanks
Hi I have a question
Should we send all documents via post for drop box or we should go India for drop box
@@swaadkatadkaa if you are planning to visit, please do so.. there are lot of slots available in India location for dropbox
Hi bro, what are the documents required for Dropbox f1 Visa
@@rocknikhil5905 no idea bro. Mine was H1B .
Old visa copy, i797 copy, appointment confirmation letter , position confirmation copy . Tats all
@@raghavendracm ok thank you
Bt can I submit all documents from us to India
What about f1 students
1) Are L1A blanket* visa type applicants Eligible for drop box ?
2) Also for drop box - dependents who do not have previous US visa, do they Qualify for drop box based on Primary applicant's eligibility alone ??
Bro, All Blanket visa applicants should attend the inperson interview. No dropbox eligible. If anyone has no visa approved before, they do have to visit consulate for inperson interview.
@@paulthilak Thank you so much. That helps!!!
When to open fresh b1 b2 visa sis
What about slot of f1
F1 visa 1st Time interview waived or not ?
If no prior visa, then it is in person interview
Hello ji any chance F4 visa bulletin update filling update please let know 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I have got Dropbox appointment for my child in Delhi can I submit in Kolkata please tell