hhsscc Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Hi, I have my current Visa stamped till Sep 25, 2015. This Visa was issued by my first employer. Later on I had change my employer twice and my current new petition with my current employer is valid till Sep 2017. I am planning for my first vacation back to India where I am starting from US on Aug 29, 2015 and returning back on Sep 21, 2015. As I am entering back US Visa with just 4 days stamping left in my passport I guess I need to go for stamping. So I just went ahead and filled out my DS 160 and was going through to book my visa appointment. In this stage I am being asked a set of questions like is my visa valid or expired within past 12 months and have you ever been rejected a Visa and so on. Based on the answers provided it is suggesting me to drop my passport and skip visa interview based on Visa Interview waiver program. They don't have any question identifying whether you are with the same employer. So I am really doubtful if I can still go ahead and drop my passport without booking for interview. If otherwise how to book appointment as it is not allowing me to book it. Request your guidance on this. Thanks in advance. Link to comment
jairichi Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 You are eligible for dropbox. Being with same employer to be eligible for IWP is no longer a criteria. Also, it is not required for you to go of visa stamping as you have a valid H1B visa at the time of your travel. Link to comment
KumarKP Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Based on answeres you provided if the system determins that you are elibible for drop box, you should be good to go. You may please refer below link for additional details. http://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv-visarenew.asp Link to comment
hhsscc Posted July 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Thanks a lot for your responses. This really gives me peace of mind. Yeah it is true that I don't need stamping but I heard while returning in the port of entry they might ask questions as visa stamped is expiring in few days. Thats why thought of going for stamping. Link to comment
subbu11 Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Hi, Did you get renewal fo visa using dropbox option. I am also in the same case , curious to know if its happened or not. thanks. Link to comment
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