mano8057 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2016 So this is my scenario. I currently work for employer "A" for last 11 months. I quit my previous employer "B" last year, and have H-1 stamp (interviewed in Nov 2014) for "B",which is still valid until 2017. I had plans to got to India later this year, and was thinking to get H1 stamped for my current employer (" A " ). When I went in on the consular website to schedule my appointment (Mumbai - location), after reviewing all the info, and answering all the questions it was informed that I am eligible for drop-box facility. I am extremely confused and don't want to take a chance regarding wherein I go the consulate and later on I am told you have to appear for the 2 day standard interview process. I emailed the consular office and they did not give a clear answer saying we can't comment on a specific case. How should I approach this ? Thanks Share this post Link to post
Parker 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2016 You need to attend in person interview as you have changed the employer... Share this post Link to post
mano8057 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2016 Ok, but when I login, fill up all the information and answer the questions that are asked, it says you qualify for the drop box submission. I can't even get to the screen where I can select interview dates and schedule my interview ( biometric and interview). What's going on here? I have heard similar stories. How to approach this case? Share this post Link to post
pontevecchio 12 Report post Posted July 27, 2016 Your current visa remains valid for use with the latest H1 approval.. You do not have to get another visa just because you changed employers. Share this post Link to post
rohit369 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2016 You have to go for a in-person interview since your current petition is from a new employer. You are eligible for a new visa if your current visa validity remaining is less than 6 months. Share this post Link to post
mano8057 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2016 OK. But still it does not clear my concern on the appointment scheduling. The website does not show me available dates/times, since on the previous page it tell me I am eligible for drop box. So even though I need an in person interview, how do schedule it without option to look at available dates ? Share this post Link to post