Dropbox Eligibilty

[vengeance]

Hi friends,

what is the Dropbox eligibility for H1-B and H4 these days. 2022 lo more than 12 months expired visa was eligible. Please share some insights if anyone was qualified for Dropbox recently. 
 

Thanks

[CuteDesiGal]

The H-1B visa dropbox eligibility for U.S. visa renewals in India refers to whether a person can apply for a visa renewal without an in-person interview, known as the “Interview Waiver Program.” Here’s what typically qualifies someone for H-1B visa dropbox eligibility in India:

 

General Dropbox Eligibility Criteria:

 

1. Previous Visa: The applicant’s most recent U.S. visa must have been issued in India.

2. Same Visa Category: The renewal must be for the same visa category (e.g., H-1B to H-1B).

3. Visa Validity: The previous visa must still be valid or have expired within the last 48 months. (This was temporarily extended during the COVID-19 pandemic, but is now back to 48 months.)

4. Age Criteria: Applicants who are under 14 or over 80 typically qualify automatically for the dropbox option, provided they have not previously been refused a U.S. visa.

5. No Visa Refusals: The applicant should not have any history of visa refusals, unless the refusal was later overturned.

 

Steps to Check Eligibility:

 

• Consular Website or CGI Federal Account: When filling out the DS-160 form and creating a profile on the U.S. Travel Docs website, you’ll answer questions to determine eligibility automatically.

• Application Submission: If eligible, you’ll receive instructions for submitting your passport and required documents at a designated drop-off location instead of scheduling an interview.

 

Remember, dropbox eligibility can change based on U.S. consulate policies, so it’s best to confirm the latest requirements on the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in India website before applying.

[JAI_NTR]

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[AllamTea23]

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