You can check US Visa Stamping Experiences for the entire collection Article Contents hide 1. 1) OFC 6/26 Chennai VAC2) Consular Appointment 6/28 Mumbaithey asked i797 and employer verification letterin the first counter they told me wait for sometime and was verifying my docs in the backend, then after few mins they told me to go to the interview line. I do see Lockers are available there itself. Would that be too risky? Ola cabs and normal taxis are quite easy to catch. H1B Dropbox at Vancouver - Timeline & Experience kris72 May 18, 2022 1 2 3 8 Next K kris72 Full Member Mar 17, 2015 41 9 May 18, 2022 #1 Thought it might be helpful for someone who might be in similar situation and posting my timeline and recent experience with H1B dropbox at Vancouver consulate. I recently had my dropbox visa interview for H1B, after 8 days the visa status on ceac portal - https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx has 'refused' status. Requested for Passport, Appointment Confirmation and DS160 confirmation page. Reached venue by 9:00 AM. We tried for many weeks for interview slots but we werent lucky but luckily we got appointment for chennai on jan 14th using IW option. Aug-19-2022: During the interview, the VO (lady) asked about my role, location, gross pay, approved I-140 immigrant petition, and the company which filed my immigrant petition. 19-April-2022 Drop Box @ Pune Center03-May-2022 Received Passport with 221g white slip asking to appear for in-person interview. (H1 and 2 H4). Aug 2- Was praying to get an interview instead of document submission. Washroom and drinking water available. Note that this drop box collection is in the train station is next to train station entrance. Original H-1B visa approval notice ( Form I-797) Letter for the H-1B visa application provided by your employer. 1st security check to allow to metro station. Renewal (2nd time) document dropoff at Delhi VAC, embassy New Delhi. Complete check similar to airport. Written by on 27 febrero, 2023. I was told current processing time is 7-10 business days. After getting token I was allowed to go near the counter and there were few ppl already standing. Then handed over W2Officer: Are you still living in US?Me: YesOfficer: Very Good! Here is the overall process for those who are planning to visit and submit documents in drop box: Visa Type : H1B (First time, Interview waiver, Old visa: L1, B1/B2), Documents Asked:Appointment ConfirmationDS 160PassportI797 BEmployment Verification Letter(not listed in their appointment confirmation list), Timeline:10th Jan Appointment Booked11th Jan Dropbox appointment (appointment: 12:15 pm, Reached at 12:00 pm)12th Jan Application ReceivedNo Update on Status, only Last Case Updated Date changed twice25th Jan Administrative Processing26th Jan Holiday27th Jan Issued29th Jan Passport Delivered at home (Kolkata)(while CEAC shows visa status as Issued and CGI says delivery information as Passport has been received from the consular section and is currently being processed for delivery), Track Visa Status here:https://ceac.state.gov/ceacstattracker/status.aspx?app=NIV, Track Passport Status here: Useless, didnt even update the status when Passport was with Bluedart.http://cdn.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv-passporttrack.asp, Bluedart site (Select Reference Number):I used application no displayed in CGI portal beside email address as Reference no in Bluedart.https://bluedart.com/track-trace. Finally took both the photos.Came back by 4PM. No reason was mentioned in the email. Reached at 12:45 for 12:45 appointment. I am. Interview Waiver:I had Biometric and interview booked for Feb 2nd and Feb 4th since September, I couldnt reschedule it to Dec/Jan to align with my travel plans. I booked a hotel in Vivanta Taj. Next is Security check. 2. So you need to directly go inside. Ask a Lawyer. First Slot Available was in May Kept checking for slot availability during different times of the day and finally able to reschedule to Feb 10 Feb 10 : Reached Ottawa Consulate. (around 3PM IST). I had to travel to Chennai again just to submit my passport; ugh!Oct-07-2022 to Oct-13-2022: Case Approved but no updates to the case after Oct-07-2022.Oct-14-2022: Case moved to Issued.Oct-17-2022: Received passport with visa stamp. 2nd Extension with Same Employer, EVC model. Rooms are smaller but cozy. I promptly emailed the embassy directly bypassing the useless ustraveldocs people about the issue. On Sundays VAC opens at 12PM. Out from consulate around 9:15AM. Dropbox appointment for H1b in India for summer 2022 Illumina mxdL11 Jan 10, 2022 13 Comments Trying to book dropbox appointment at Chennai VC for June-July-Aug time frame, but not seeing any single slots. H1B : Visa Stamp Visa Stamp Dropbox Experience at Hyderabad, India Visa Stamp Dropbox Experience at Hyderabad, India By gcchecke, February 26, 2014 in H1B : Visa Stamp Start new topic February 26, 2014 Docs Submitted Visa expired 5/2014. Me: Thank you so much! I did my interview in my jacket as did many others.Third step Went inside. Status Refused13-July-2022 Got email to submit passport for final processing. Per my experience a year ago . Document Delivery Section on CGI portal was showing blank since Aug 23.It changed to Processing for delivery and Ready for pick up on 11 am and 3.30 pm on Sept 6. So what do you do for xxx company? Me: Answered Consular: This is your first visa? Me: Yes! Consular: Who is your client? Me: Answered! but that reason has to be genuine. I'm a Canadian Permanent resident and this is my first time h1b stamping. Coz my name is Pruthviraj Srirangapatna Padmaraju. Checking was done at the door then inside with the officer. Thank you, Enjoy your stay in US! Once in queue they identified me as dropbox and checked my photo. 02/27/2023 - "Application Received". July13th: Attended in-person interview along with updated client letter. B1/B2, H1, F1? RedBus2US.com 2010 - 2023, All Rights Reserved. (Luckily had w2s with me even though 221g didnt specify)VO: great, looks like you even got a bonus last year! May 29th- refused and asked to attend attend in person interview with 221g white slip. 2) same visa category. H1B, H4 Experiences : Regular, Dropbox from September 15th to October 19th, 2022 Below are User experiences starting from September 15th to October 19th, 2022 for H1B Visa and H4 Visa for both regular visa stamping and Dropbox. VO asked few basic questions with regards to roles & responsibilities, place of work, returned my passport and gave me a yellow slip. We will ask your passport once we have completed everything from our end. Individuals on H-1B visa or otherwise working or studying in the United States may be eligible for fast-track immigration to Canada or be able to work in Canada on a work permit. They immediately let me in. They will appreciate you ! You then wait for you interview. interviewer : Can you tell me specifically about your work?me: Explained my roles and responsibilities. I attended in person appointment for H1b for a new employer in Toronto consulate on Dec 30 2022. Sitting option available if you prefer your interview last. Thanks :) We applied in Feb 2022. Security check found headphone in my upper packet, I went outside and gave it to photo studio person, Again went inside and security allowed me to stay in front of window, Drop box Person asked me for appointment confirmation, My photo was with spectacle, she asked me to take new photo, I went outside at photo studio, took the photo again then went inside, again security check, Same window, I submitted all above documents again, She verified all documents, checked my previous VISA photo with current photoand similar to my dependents. Reached early, they ask for PP Appointment confirmation and DS160 confirmation. Please be there on time with all the documents.Me: Ok and Thank you.Officer: gave my docs back with a stampMe: took them and left from office and then metro station. 1 PM we were asked to pass the first barricade and wait for 10 mins and then asked to enter the premises after checking your appt letter where a Q of individuals are asked to get in to frisk & check the files and docs. Finally July 22 got email to drop off passport for final processing, Submitted passports at hyd embassy on July 25, July 29th- passport ready for pick up at Hyderabad consulate. (Speaking Hindi then) Tum Hindi padh skta hai Me: Yes I can! Consular: So here is the instruction manual in Hindi that you need to follow while working in US, Your visa is approved, it will reach you in 5 days. First Time H1B Stamping in Toronto - Oct 29, 2021 November 10, 2021 H1B Visa Following H1B stamping experience was shared by Shahrukh from F1 Visa Facebook Group. The guard didnt allow and asked me to come back at 10 30. Mobile allowed.Visit all applicants if the retake of photo is required then its worth.Check the exact face size requirement in photo.Retake photo service available on the same floor- 500 2 copy.Correction in DS 160, print, Xerox all services are available on same floor but very expensive.Entry given before 30-45 minutes of your appointment.Out side of VAC No Drinking water, No Waiting area, No food service, No washroom, No Xerox service, etc. CA Officer: How many years working with TCS?Me: AnsweredCA Officer: What will be ur annual salary at US?Me: AnsweredCA Officer: Which location travelling?Me: AnsweredCA Officer to my spouse: When did u married?Me: AnsweredCA Officer to my small kid? whats ur dob?Me: Answered, CA Officer to my 2 kids- How old are you? No phones and backpacks allowed inside. No difference in document submission, Generally following COVID protocols is not there. H1B dropbox Canada. From what Ive seen today, H4 interview was the quickest and the easiest compared to other categories. So Dont go too early. Came out and got into an auto and autowala asked did you get your work done? I was able to book a dropbox appointment immediately after cancelling the interview appointment. They rejected both the photos(even though they were taken in US and biometric cleared for US passport)Reasons 1 not looking straight, 2 blur photo. At main gate entry verified passport sticker and ds160 verified during biometric. You can check US Visa Stamping Experiences for the entire collection. You can check US Visa Stamping Experiences for the entire collection Article Contents hide 1. Are slots not open or they are already taken? I had to wait another month until June 21st when I finally received an email asking me submit all family members passports including me. CEAC Website, Errors Info. Docs requested:All ds160 confirmation pages.Principal applicant recent I797.Principal applicant previous I797s.Employment confirmation letter.2 photos for each. This group has been very helpful in these last 3 months and I was following everyones timeline very closely.I think instead of waiting for them to respond, if we can somehow explain the urgency of the situation and what could be the potential risks involved, that might work in your favor. Old and new passport(in case you have visa on old passport). This time they allowed me inside at 9 15, At Ground floor, we have private locker, photo studio, DS-160 corrections, We can utilise any of them if required else directly go upstairs. ! Consular: Do you know Hindi? Me: Yes! Consular: You can read Hindi as well right? Me gave him passport and other documents. Post that finally waiting in interview queue. (Actual appointment confirmed at Chennai) Documents submitted alone, No dependents needed.Aug 10th 2022: Application Status changed to No Status (https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx?eQs=WwjqOlbeRYzCYubaSQI+RA (https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx?eQs=WwjqOlbeRYzCYubaSQI+RA==)==)Aug 11th 2022: Application Status changed to Application ReceivedSep 01st 2022: Application Status changed to RefusedSep 02nd 2022: Passport tracking status Passport has been received from the consular section, and is currently being processed for delivery(https://www.ustraveldocs.com/do/do-niv-passporttrack.asp)Sep 04th 2022: Received email from ustraveldocs Your document(s) have been collected from the US Embassy/ConsulatePassport tracking status Passport is ready for pickup (I have chosen Hyd VAC office for pickup)Sep 06th 2022: I collected passports (Mine & dependents) at Hyd VAC. The staff outside is super helpful. You will need to carry proofs of your H1B approval including the original i797 approval form and client letter (most important), especially for third-party consulting companies with the EVC model.. H1B to H4 COS Visa Stamping Check my Dropbox Eligibility Now > Mexico: H1B to H4 change of status stamping in Mexico is allowed if you are currently on an H1B visa residing and working in the USA. (Provided the documents) Consular: Oh you work for the xxx company Great man! I went to the Stanley office (Offsite collection center or OFC) in New Delhi with my passport, visa, my I-797 petition, Dropbox confirmation letter and visa fee receipt. Location is combined with many other countries that VFS processes visas for. Then they asked me to stand in a queue and took my passport. Experience 3: H1B + H4 (Spouse+Kid) with Dropbox at Hyderabad 4. Only documents required are Ds160 confirmation, appointment confirmation and passport. H1B, H4 Experiences : Regular, Dropbox from December 6th to December 31st, 2022 Below are User experiences starting from December 6th to December 31st, 2022 for H1B Visa and H4 Visa for both regular visa stamping and Dropbox. Asked to removed belt and avoid all metallic properties as similar to Airport check. Can I have your last 3 w2s? Breakfast included.Reached the centre 1 hour prior to the appointment and were allowed inside. June 27th, 28th and 30 last updated changed. June 05: got July 11th appointment (not through agent), July 11: submitted documents at VFS Bangalore, July 13: case was created at Hyderabad US consulate (documents reached), July 22: passport is ready for pickup at VFS Bangalore. Some pics were perfectly fine but still they rejected it.Common reasons. Passport kept by VO and told me to expect the update in a couple of days. I d recommend get them clicked there in the VAC centre itself (they have a photo studio) as its only Rs. There was so much uncertainty with my case remaining in Refused status from Jul-25-2022 to Oct-06-2022, the medical examinations, and the delay in just stamping the visa. Thread starter canadapr1982; Start date May 8, 2022 . We waited for almost 30min outside then we were allowed to go inside as we are with Kids. After that In a queue for biometric verification by a US guy. However I received mail from us travel docs that my passport is ready for pickup.. All four of us called together for the interview window. H1B Dropbox Eligibility Criteria You are eligible to apply for an Interview Waiver Program or the Dropbox service only if you meet the eligibility criteria, including: You should have previously visited the United States with a valid H1B visa and you wish to renew the same. The first person who was being interviewed by the time we joined was asked quite a lot of questions and for some reason there was a lot of wait time (20mins) and finally he was given a 221g. This might change this weekend. It is a Taj affiliate hotel. Interviewer: Gooooooood Morning.How are you?me: I am fime, Thank you for asking. He asked my spouse about her current work. My employer took his own sweet time sent those document over to the embassy. Next level there is again a security screening and then entered inside consulate. Then they allowed ppl one by one for finger print check. This will be my 6+ years stamping So sharing my visa renewal experiences and timelines here. The vfs center at Bangalore is located in Gopalan Innovation Mall and is very easy to locate. 01:13 - why dropbox applicants issued 221(g) ?03:00 - what are the options for 221(g) received applicants ?04:36 - why only one consulate option for 221(g) ?. This was my 4th H1-B renewal working as an FTE. Monitored the status updates here:https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx. 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