US Embassy India tweeted about waiving in person visa interview for certain categories including H-1B. Any further updates ? Tweet: U.S. Embassy India @USAndIndia Most F, H, L, M, O, P, Q, and J visa applicants who were previously issued any type of U.S. visa may now apply using the Visa Waiver Program. To find out if you are eligible for this waiver and check availability, please visit our website. Official update on their website - https://in.usembassy.gov/visas/
This is all bullshit! I just had my dropbox appointment, and the worst experience ever! I had to fly to Hyderabad for my appointment, and then 3 weeks later they called me back for an in person interview to "further review my case". I had to reschedule my flights and everything, and in the interview they just wanted to clarify which school I attended in the US.
My F1 visa was rejected first which I got it in second time, currently h1b is approved. am I eligible for the waiver?
Yes, you're eligible. I had the exact same scenario as you.
Thanks 🙏🏻 do you know how much time it takes to get passport after Dropbox ?
We would still need to go for Dropbox. Wish we don’t need visa stamping just approved petition should be enough. Such a hassle everytime I plan a trip.
That’s true. The struggle to book an appointment is not going away anytime soon.