H1B, H4 Visa

29-May-18 - Submitted Drop box (I went to VAC at 10.30 AM, it took almost 2.5 hour to reach drop box counter there was big queue. After review, they told that Photo did not match with requirement and sent back to get new Photos. There is a Photo shop within the building they gave photos in 15 min. for 200 Rs. I saw 25% people sent back due to photo issue. I took photos in COSTCO but they did not work out. They are matching photo requirement exactly they mentioned in the website. The worst part is, you have to again stand in queue to drop your documents. They are not giving any exception to reach counter even though you sent back due to the photo issue. Again it took 2 more hours to reach the counter and it is 4.30 PM by the time I come out of the building. Hence take heavy food before you come here. There is exception in queue if you have infant)

Documents collected:
-They took my old passport which has old H1 visa stamp and new passport
-X Employer I-797 approval petition (they took only the approval petition which you got Visa stamp)
-Y Employer I-797 approval petition (they took only latest approval petition, they don't care about your old and multiple amendment receipts)
 -2 Photos
-Drop box confirmation letter
-DS 160 confirmation letter

30-May-18 - Portal status changed to Administration Process (You have to check your email Id daily once you are done drop box)

1-Jun-18 - Received email for finger prints collection on 4-Jun-18 (If you gave finger prints 3 years back then they will defiantly call for finger prints, otherwise they will issue Visa directly. If they called for finger prints means then no interview)

4-Jun-18 - You have to go USA consulate office for finger prints as your case is drop box. Don't go to VAC office for finger prints as it is only for 1st time applicants. They allowed to stand in queue at 10.30 AM as my appointment is as 11 AM. There is big queue it took more than 1 hour to clear security. I went to finger print counter there wait time is 10 min. You have to give finger prints in front of American offer. No more questions, just finger prints.

5-Jun-18 - Portal status is showed as Visa Issued

6-Jun-18 - Received Passports through Blue dot courier (They collected 500 Rs. as courier charges as i opted courier option, it is better to opt courier option if you are staying out of city. You no need to be in home when courier arrives. They just gives anyone in the home which you gave the address, however they take the person's who collects the courier Govt ID Xerox (Aadhaar/PAN or any) and signature and cash)

My H1 History:
I got H1 with X employer (big MNC) for 3 years and went USA for location A
My USA location changed to B after 2 months then my X employer did amendment for location B
I got RFE for the above amendment for Location B amendment after 9 months
I changed job to Y employer (middle range company, not consultant)
X employer revoked my H1 without submitting response to RFE
Location change again with Y employer and did amendment for location
Amendment approved for the location change
I have Visa stamp on my old passport till Jun 2017 with X employer. I got new passport recently as old passport expired
I am eligible to drop box even though i changed to company B as my previous Visa stamp on passport expired within 12 months