H1B Visa stamping dropbox eligibility

[aborkar]

Hi,

 

I am with the same employer since my first H1 was filed in 2012 and got a extension till 2017. However, My first H1 was filed when I was working in Team A as Position A and my extension was done based on Team B as position B. I changed my team and position within same company.

 

I got my first H1 stamped in 2013 and the stamp is valid till September, 2015. I am going to India in September this year and wanted to know if I am eligible for dropbox for my second stamping, because my employer is same. Also, I was never rejected any visa in the past which is another criteria for dropbox.

 

Thank You!

[KumarKP]

Based on the information that you provided here, I think you are eligible for drop box.

When you are booking the appointment if the System determines that you are eligible for drop box, you should be good to go.

[jairichi]

You are eligible for dropbox only if you had a H1B visa in your passport. Did the job responsibility for position A & B change?

[firsth1]

As per consulate website, you are eligible for drop box if your answer is yes for all the following questions. 

 

1.I have a previous U.S. visa in the same class as the visa for which i wish to apply

2.My most recent visa was issued in India

3.I received my visa after January 1, 2008

4.My most recent visa (in the same class for which I am applying) was issued on or after my 14th birthday

4.I have no refusals for a visa in any class after my most recent visa issuance

5.If I am applying for an H or L (individual) visa, my prior visa in the same class is still valid or expired within the last 12 months.

[aborkar]

@jairichi: Yes, I have a H1B visa in my passport with the stamp vallid till september 2015. Job responsibilities have changed for me when I changed the team and position. Employer is the same. Thanks!