No New updates from US Consulates in India. Everything is same as previous week. It was Thanksgiving break, so not much activity. No B1/B2 slots opened yet. Check summary of updates with timeline at : https://redbus2us.com/covid-19-news-updates-us-consulates/

Step by Step Guide with Screenshots to apply for #H1BVisa Renewal using Dropbox option for Stamping : https://redbus2us.com/visas/usa/renewal/h1b-dropbox/

US Consulates in India have opened B1/B2 renewal slots starting from Dec 5th for Jan, F3b 2022. F1 slots remain a priority for them. Check latest updates at : https://redbus2us.com/covid-19-news-updates-us-consulates/

Finally some update on H4 EAD premium process. DHS submitted H4, L2 EAD Rule to OMB for review. No official text released yet. Check details at : https://redbus2us.com/visas/usa/h4-visa/ead-premium-processing/

If you want to understand complete info on H4, L2 EAD, H4, Others Premium Processing Bill that was passed in Congress previously, read : https://redbus2us.com/uscis-premium-processing-h4-l2-ead/

US Visa Dropbox Appointment Booking Screen shows VAC in dropdown, instead of IW. What changed ? How to verify if you booked right one ? Read all at : https://redbus2us.com/visas/usa/renewal/appointment-booking-vac-iw/

US Consulates in India continue to be operating in limited fashion for #USVisa Stampings. No official update on the 48 month Dropbox Rule that is set to expire on Dec 31st, 2021. For latest summary and timeline of updates read : https://redbus2us.com/covid-19-news-updates-us-consulates/

USCIS withdraws #H1BVisa Lottery Rule that would select based on Wage Levels (Salary) today after losing case in Court. Check full details at https://redbus2us.com/h1b-lottery-wage-level-salary-based-final-rule/

#USVisa in-person interviews waived for certain #H1BVisa, #H4Visa, L1 Visa, Other applicants. 48 Months Dropbox Stamping Rule Extended. Check all details and summary at : https://redbus2us.com/us-visa-interview-waived-h1b-l1-dropbox-extended/

Video Summary of #USVisa Interview Waived for certain #H1BVisa, #H4Visa, L1 Visa, F1 Visa, and Others, including the 48 Month Dropbox Rule extension news. Watch at : https://youtu.be/w9LjOuznXls

As of now, we do NOT have any official update on how the new interview waiver option for certain H1B, H4, L1, Other would be implement. There is also no new update from our community of users, no one are seeing anything new. All we can do is wait. Check all details at : https://redbus2us.com/us-visa-interview-waived-h1b-l1-dropbox-extended/

Consulates in India Continue to be operating in limited fashion. They plan to open more slots for F1 students going for Spring. Keep an eye, if need a slot for F1 stamping. Check all latest updates on US Consulates in India at : https://redbus2us.com/covid-19-news-updates-us-consulates/

In case you missed, US Consulates in India would be releasing 20,000 additional slots for Spring to cater to new Interview Waiver Rule as announced by US Dept of State. Check full details at timeline in article : https://redbus2us.com/covid-19-news-updates-us-consulates/

The questions for New US Visa Interview Waiver Rule is now available on CGI Federal Website. We have captured the new questions screenshots and outlined how it works, including the screenshot of confirmation for Interview Waiver with new rule. Check all details at : https://redbus2us.com/us-visa-interview-waived-h1b-l1-dropbox-extended/#How-does-Interview-Waiver-Work-in-CGI-Federal-System

No Changes in US Consulates operation status in India. As per USTravelDocs Support, you cannot convert in-person appointment to interview waiver. Check latest updates at : https://redbus2us.com/covid-19-news-updates-us-consulates/

24 User Experiences from Jan 1st onwards for H1B, H4 Visa Stamping ( Dropbox, Regular). Check : https://redbus2us.com/visas/usa/stamping-experiences/h1b-h4-experiences-regular-dropbox-from-january-1st-2022-onwards/

US Embassy India has given official FAQ on converting in-person to dropbox slots. It is same as customer service response. Check details in timeline at : https://redbus2us.com/covid-19-news-updates-us-consulates/

#H1BVisa 2023 Season Starts from March 1st. USCIS Official Press release summary and details : https://redbus2us.com/h1b-2023-registration-dates-timelines/

No Changes in US Visa Appointments or Consulates operation status in India. Limited slots. Check most recent updates at : https://redbus2us.com/covid-19-news-updates-us-consulates/

22 User Experiences from Jan 23rd onwards for H1B, H4 Visa Stamping ( Dropbox, Regular). Check : https://redbus2us.com/visas/usa/stamping-experiences/h1b-h4-experiences-regular-dropbox-from-january-23rd-2022-onwards/

Details about H1B 2023 Registration, Lottery, Dates, How H1BGrader can help verify companies, Check https://h1bgrader.com/blog/fy-2023-h1b-lottery-sponsors-important-dates-and-faqs/

Total 75 User Experiences from January 2022 for H1B, H4 Visa Stamping ( Dropbox, Regular). Check below collection of experiences :

1. Jan 1st to Jan 10th : https://redbus2us.com/visas/usa/stamping-experiences/h1b-h4-experiences-regular-dropbox-from-january-1st-2022-onwards/

2. Jan 11th to Jan 22nd : https://redbus2us.com/visas/usa/stamping-experiences/h1b-h4-experiences-regular-dropbox-from-january-11th-2022-onwards/

3. Jan 23rd to Jan 31st : https://redbus2us.com/visas/usa/stamping-experiences/h1b-h4-experiences-regular-dropbox-from-january-23rd-2022-onwards/

US Consulates in India to open more H1B and L1 slots starting from Feb. They processed 120K F1 visas in 2021. Check latest updates with timeline at : https://redbus2us.com/visas/usa/stamping-experiences/h1b-h4-experiences-regular-dropbox-from-february-4th-2022-onwards/

20 User Experiences from February 2022 for H1B, H4 Visa Stamping ( Dropbox, Regular). Check : https://redbus2us.com/visas/usa/stamping-experiences/h1b-h4-experiences-regular-dropbox-from-february-4th-2022-onwards/

Depending on your profile, you need to submit different set of documents to a Non-ECR (ECNR) Indian Passport. Check article for full details : https://redbus2us.com/non-ecr-passport-documents-process-to-change/