Interview waiver program "drop-box"

[Jamwhat]

Hello everyone:
I have this below scenario:

Lastest H1-B Visa extension stamping In Chennai,India:

Visa Issued date : 14-May-2013
Expiration date : 06-March-2014
Company : YYYY

In January 2014, Employer YYYY got acquired by Employer YYYY. Till Decemeber 2013, was receiving paystubs from Employer YYYY .From January 2014,receiving paystubs from Employer YYYY.
After employee transfer from Employer ZZZx to Employer YYYY due to acquisition, Employer YYYY applied for my H1-B extension during the year 2014 and got new H1-B extension approval valid till
till November 2015.

Now,since am in India, need to go for Visa stamping again as my earlier visa expired on 06-March-2014.

My question:

In the INTERVIEW WAIVER PROGRAM "DROP-BOX" Eligibility Criteria, my ans is "Yes" for all questions.
But I am confused with last question -
"If I am applying for an H or L (individual) visa, my prior visa in the same classification with the same petitioner is still valid or expired within the last 12 months."

Since, I am applying for same visa type and classification but my previous Employer ZZZx got acquired by Employer YYYY, does this hold good "as same petitioner" for acquired companies explained in the above scenario.
Please let me know whether i am eligible for INTERVIEW WAIVER PROGRAM "DROP-BOX" or not ?

Thanks

[raghvi]

Hello everyone:
I have this below scenario:

Lastest H1-B Visa extension stamping In Chennai,India:

Visa Issued date : 14-May-2013
Expiration date : 06-March-2014
Company : YYYY

In January 2014, Employer YYYY got acquired by Employer YYYY. Till Decemeber 2013, was receiving paystubs from Employer YYYY .From January 2014,receiving paystubs from Employer YYYY.
After employee transfer from Employer ZZZx to Employer YYYY due to acquisition, Employer YYYY applied for my H1-B extension during the year 2014 and got new H1-B extension approval valid till
till November 2015.

Now,since am in India, need to go for Visa stamping again as my earlier visa expired on 06-March-2014.

My question:

In the INTERVIEW WAIVER PROGRAM "DROP-BOX" Eligibility Criteria, my ans is "Yes" for all questions.
But I am confused with last question -
"If I am applying for an H or L (individual) visa, my prior visa in the same classification with the same petitioner is still valid or expired within the last 12 months."

Since, I am applying for same visa type and classification but my previous Employer ZZZx got acquired by Employer YYYY, does this hold good "as same petitioner" for acquired companies explained in the above scenario.
Please let me know whether i am eligible for INTERVIEW WAIVER PROGRAM "DROP-BOX" or not ?

Thanks

What is the "petitioner's name" in the new I797? If it was an acquisition there would have been a change of petitioner. I do see that USCIS does not need a H1 amendment for M&As but dont know about the Drop Box. Its always advisable to attend the interview.

This is my opinion not legal advice.