Drop Box Criteria

[sachinjn]

Hello All,

I will be travelling to India this fall and will be applying for Visa. I believe I qualify for Drop Box or interview waier but can you please confirm. Below is my H1 history (its long):

H1B: <<Most Recent>> Employer ABC2
H1B: Issue Date: 10DEC14 Expiration Date: 11FEB17 - Visa Stamping - Kolkata, India - Employer ABC2
H1B: Issue Date: 18MAY11 Expiration Date: 11Feb14 - Visa Stamping - Kolkata, India - Employer ABC1
H1B: Issue Date: 23DEC09 Expiration Date: 11FEB11 - Visa Stamping - Kolkata, India - Employer ABC1
H1B: Issue Date: 26OCT05 Expiration Date: 30SEP07 - Visa Stamping - Kolkata, India - Employer ABC0

INTERVIEW WAIVER PROGRAM "DROP-BOX" CHECKLIST

I have a previous U.S. visa in the same class as the visa for which I wish to apply - YES (H1 B - Same Employer ABC2)
My most recent visa was issued in India - YES (all of my visa were issued from India)
I received my visa after January 1, 2008 - MAY BE (I received 3 visa after 2008 and 1 before that) - PLEASE CONFIRM
My prior visa is not annotated “Clearance Received” or “Department Authorization”. - YES ( NOT ANNOTED)
My most recent visa (in the same class for which I am applying) was issued on or after my 14th birthday - YES
I have no refusals for a visa in any class after my most recent visa issuance - YES
If I am applying for an H or L (individual) or R visa, my prior visa in the same class is still valid or expired within the last 12 months. - YES (Previous Visa expired on 11FEB17, within 12 month range)

Please let me know what you all think.

Also, I believe I may qualify for this as well: INTERVIEW WAIVER PROGRAM CHECKLIST:

I have a previous U.S. visa in the same class as the visa for which I wish to renew - YES ( I am renewing and not applying I guess, but my previous US visa is in the same class, so I am confused if I am applying or renewing, PLEASE HELP!!)
My most recent visa was issued in India - YES (all of my visa were issued from India)
I received my visa after August 1, 2004 but before January 2, 2008 - MAY BE (I received my first visa after Aug 1, 2004 and before Jan 2 2008), Looking at the history above can you please help me with this?
My prior visa is not annotated “Clearance Received” or “Department Authorization”. - YES ( NOT ANNOTED)
My most recent visa (in the same class for which I am applying) was issued on or after my 14th birthday - YES
I have no refusals for a visa in any category after my most recent visa issuance - YES
If I am applying for an H or L (individual) or R visa, my prior visa in the same class is still valid or expired within the last 12 months. - YES


First of all .what is the difference between the above two: INTERVIEW WAIVER and Drop box.

Also, with some of the question where I am not sure (above) can someone please help.



Thanks

Sachin

[Sreesh]

Difference between INTERVIEW WAIVER PROGRAM "DROP-BOX" Vs INTERVIEW WAIVER PROGRAM.
These details are available in Ustraveldocs.com

INTERVIEW WAIVER PROGRAM "DROP-BOX"
You do not need to schedule an appointment at a Visa Application Center. Please log in, create your profile, proceed with your application, and print one copy of the submission letter. Drop off your passport along with the listed documents mentioned on the submission letter at one of our 11 service centers.

INTERVIEW WAIVER PROGRAM CHECKLIST
Please schedule an appointment at a Visa Application Center to have your photograph taken and fingerprints collected


I received my visa after January 1, 2008 - Yes as your latest Visa received date is 10 DEC 14.

Just an opinion; Not legal advice.

Thanks,
Sreesh

Hello All,

I will be travelling to India this fall and will be applying for Visa. I believe I qualify for Drop Box or interview waier but can you please confirm. Below is my H1 history (its long):

H1B: <<Most Recent>> Employer ABC2
H1B: Issue Date: 10DEC14 Expiration Date: 11FEB17 - Visa Stamping - Kolkata, India - Employer ABC2
H1B: Issue Date: 18MAY11 Expiration Date: 11Feb14 - Visa Stamping - Kolkata, India - Employer ABC1
H1B: Issue Date: 23DEC09 Expiration Date: 11FEB11 - Visa Stamping - Kolkata, India - Employer ABC1
H1B: Issue Date: 26OCT05 Expiration Date: 30SEP07 - Visa Stamping - Kolkata, India - Employer ABC0

INTERVIEW WAIVER PROGRAM "DROP-BOX" CHECKLIST

I have a previous U.S. visa in the same class as the visa for which I wish to apply - YES (H1 B - Same Employer ABC2)
My most recent visa was issued in India - YES (all of my visa were issued from India)
I received my visa after January 1, 2008 - MAY BE (I received 3 visa after 2008 and 1 before that) - PLEASE CONFIRM
My prior visa is not annotated “Clearance Received” or “Department Authorization”. - YES ( NOT ANNOTED)
My most recent visa (in the same class for which I am applying) was issued on or after my 14th birthday - YES
I have no refusals for a visa in any class after my most recent visa issuance - YES
If I am applying for an H or L (individual) or R visa, my prior visa in the same class is still valid or expired within the last 12 months. - YES (Previous Visa expired on 11FEB17, within 12 month range)

Please let me know what you all think.

Also, I believe I may qualify for this as well: INTERVIEW WAIVER PROGRAM CHECKLIST:

I have a previous U.S. visa in the same class as the visa for which I wish to renew - YES ( I am renewing and not applying I guess, but my previous US visa is in the same class, so I am confused if I am applying or renewing, PLEASE HELP!!)
My most recent visa was issued in India - YES (all of my visa were issued from India)
I received my visa after August 1, 2004 but before January 2, 2008 - MAY BE (I received my first visa after Aug 1, 2004 and before Jan 2 2008), Looking at the history above can you please help me with this?
My prior visa is not annotated “Clearance Received” or “Department Authorization”. - YES ( NOT ANNOTED)
My most recent visa (in the same class for which I am applying) was issued on or after my 14th birthday - YES
I have no refusals for a visa in any category after my most recent visa issuance - YES
If I am applying for an H or L (individual) or R visa, my prior visa in the same class is still valid or expired within the last 12 months. - YES


First of all .what is the difference between the above two: INTERVIEW WAIVER and Drop box.

Also, with some of the question where I am not sure (above) can someone please help.



Thanks

Sachin