Travelling to India with expired H1B visa

[sidm1810]

Hi,

I'm working on H1B and my visa expired in august 2010.

I will be travelling to india in July for getting my VISA stamped with my valid 1-797 at the Mumbai counsulate.

Has anybody visited the mumbai counsulate recently for visa stamping of an expired visa?

Also currently when I check the available appointments,the VFS site shows dates only for Month of June.

When can I book my appointment for the month of July?

Any inputs will be appreciated.

[westindies]

I visited Mumbai consulate 3 years ago on a expired visa and I got it stamped successfully. So, it shouldn't be an issue.

I believe, appointments are available only for next 2 -3 weeks for consulates in India. So, you cannot schedule it for July yet. July appointments will open around middle of June.

[sidm1810]

Thanks westindies.

I would also like to know that I need to pay the applictaion fees and download all the DS-160 form just like I had to do while applying for the fresh visa?

Is the procedure for stamping same as the initial application for the h1b visa?

[westindies]

yes, the procedure is exactly same as initial H1b visa stamping; pay the fees at HDFC and then schedule the appointment on VFS website. You need to submit the docs to VFS 3 working days before your appointment at Mumbai consulate. Check VFS website for more details.