Has Dropbox facility been discontinued?

[edge1986]

Thanks for update.

Dropped documents in Delhi for H1 stamping. Took no more than 10 minutes. Will post on how it goes from here.

I am also planning to visit India in March and have to go through dropbox for stamping.

[cwinus]

Dropbox still good in New Delhi

Dropped documents in Delhi for H1 stamping. Took no more than 10 minutes. Will post on how it goes from here.

[ashokabl]

INTERVIEW WAIVER PROGRAM CHECKLIST – H1,H4 & L2
If you can answer “yes” to all of the following questions, you may qualify for the Interview Waiver Program.
Eligibility Criteria:
• Do you have a previous H-1B visa (temporary occupation, temporary worker or trainee)?

• Prior H1B visa (temporary occupation, temporary worker or trainee) was not annotated “Clearance Received” or “Department Authorization”?

• H-1B (temporary occupation, temporary worker or trainee) visa was not refused earlier?

• Is your previous H-1B visa (temporary occupation, temporary worker or trainee) still valid?

• Did your previous H-1B visa (temporary occupation, temporary worker or trainee) expire within the last 12 months?

• Was your most recent H-1B visa (temporary occupation, temporary worker or trainee) issued in India after January 1, 2008?
Note: F/M visa interview applicants must submit their original I-20 form and J visa interview waiver applicants must submit their original DS-2019 form along with their passport.
• If I am applying for a B1/B2, C1D, or J visa, my prior visa in the same classification is still valid or expired within the last 48 months; OR
• If I am applying for an F visa, my prior visa in the same classification and same Academic Institution is still valid or expired within the last 48 months; OR

Note: Using the interview waiver or drop-box service does not guarantee visa issuance. In some cases, you may be required to appear for a visa interview at the U.S. Embassy/Consulate, for example, if you submit an incomplete and/or inaccurate application. Submit your application well in advance of your planned travel to allow for the possibility that a visa interview will be necessary.

[spatel1985]

awesome

Hello all

Just updating everyone on today's status. Just dropped off all my docs at the Delhi Dropbox location. Barely took 10 minutes in the whole process. No questions asked! Only problem is that if you get a photo clicked in USA at CVS or Walgreens etc, it ll most likely not be accepted here but every location has a small market around and u can instantly get photos !

Can't say how many days it ll take to get back the passport but the process went without headache! Thanks to all who regularly updated this thread and provided helpful information and morale boosting experiences

Good luck!

thanks for updating us with ground reality, and you really saved my some bucks as i was going to click my photo today .
lets keep this thread updated to help each other with ground information in this volatile time of rumors and speculations.

[Haritha Suresh]

Need more info

plZZZZZ do not spread rumors. I have attached my case and dropbox is available and no need to have any appointment unless you get 221g and they ask you to appear for interview.[ATTACH]683

Hi,
Actually my family planned to go for Dropbox. We booked Dropbox for 3 members (h1b , h4 and h4)
But unfortunately my husband and my son they dropped their vist and I came to india now I have to go for visa Dropbox. But now when I am doing cancle it's not cacled and I have to for Dropbox is that ok with out h1b can I attend. I mean we book for 3 members but I am only giving my papers

[Haritha Suresh]

Hello all

Just updating everyone on today's status. Just dropped off all my docs at the Delhi Dropbox location. Barely took 10 minutes in the whole process. No questions asked! Only problem is that if you get a photo clicked in USA at CVS or Walgreens etc, it ll most likely not be accepted here but every location has a small market around and u can instantly get photos !

Can't say how many days it ll take to get back the passport but the process went without headache! Thanks to all who regularly updated this thread and provided helpful information and morale boosting experiences

Good luck!

Did they ask you original i797. Actually I (h4) am waiting for document which my husband send 14 days back. Still waiting for that doc or else I would go to Dropbox.

[pm87]

Dropbox in Delhi 13th Feb : DONE

Hello all

Just updating everyone on today's status. Just dropped off all my docs at the Delhi Dropbox location. Barely took 10 minutes in the whole process. No questions asked! Only problem is that if you get a photo clicked in USA at CVS or Walgreens etc, it ll most likely not be accepted here but every location has a small market around and u can instantly get photos !

Can't say how many days it ll take to get back the passport but the process went without headache! Thanks to all who regularly updated this thread and provided helpful information and morale boosting experiences

Good luck!

[jatinarora]

Clarity

Hey Guys,

So I have some clarity now on the IWP Dropbox scenario.

If your visa has been issued after Jan 2008, you will qualify for Dropbox
If your visa has been issued between August 2004 and December 2007, you will qualify for IWP but would need to go for biometrics.

Please note the above 2 points only apply if it is deduced that you are eligible for either.

Hope this helps,

Thanks,

J.

[spatel1985]

interview dates

Man you scared me. I have my own travel plans next month and eligible for dropbox. I tried and it showed me I am eligible for dropbox and did not ask me for any appointment.
I am attaching my screen shot. My guess, you might have marked "ten-printing" as "No" and that's why they asked for Biometric.
All recent Visas must have gone through ten printing. Please don't feel offended but this is how rumors are spread.,

Your screenshot also shows that first available appointment date is Feb 14th, which means the rush is not there in embassy. i am travelling on 15th and i am eligible for dropbox. but at same time i am happy that appointment is easily available in embassy (for worst case scenario).

also i am reading that there is another executive order on immigration coming on mon/tue . should we be concerned with that?

[h1bdudes]

Gotcha!! Here is the thing, so you were eligible for visa interview wavier program not the drop box.

I tried and it did not ask me for any appointment for photo and fingerprinting. Check what you have given for "ten printing" question

[h1bdudes]

plZZZZZ do not spread rumors. I have attached my case and dropbox is available and no need to have any appointment unless you get 221g and they ask you to appear for interview.[ATTACH]683

[h1bdudes]

Yes. I am eligible for IWP. Also, while filling out my application, the website also deduced that I am eligible (attached)

Man you scared me. I have my own travel plans next month and eligible for dropbox. I tried and it showed me I am eligible for dropbox and did not ask me for any appointment.
I am attaching my screen shot. My guess, you might have marked "ten-printing" as "No" and that's why they asked for Biometric.
All recent Visas must have gone through ten printing. Please don't feel offended but this is how rumors are spread.,

[Jakeforslane1]

Yes. I am eligible for IWP. Also, while filling out my application, the website also deduced that I am eligible (attached)

Gotcha!! Here is the thing, so you were eligible for visa interview wavier program not the drop box.

[Haritha Suresh]

Hi

I have one question we selected Dropbox for 3 persons. Now 2 persons are not comming from USA and I am (h4) going to drop my papers with ds160 the same which I used for 3 members. I am unable to cancle the premier person whose not attending. Is that ok without H1b candidate can I attend for drop box. Please help if any one knows. And one more is necessary that we have to show original I797 doc to Dropbox person?

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I called visa consulate from the number in ustraveldocs /contact . They said that Dropbox is still on.