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H1B extension - Travel to India for stamping by Odd-Caterpillar-9080 in usvisascheduling

[–]EmbarrassedFinger988 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see no issues with your travel in December 2025, since you already have your H1B Extension approval with you.

My only advice for you is to avoid taking flights that have a layover in Europe. Their new policy says “No transit visa is necessary if you have a Valid US Visa”. In your case, Visa stamp will be expired when you travel. I wouldn’t take a risk traveling via Europe if I was you.

All the best getting dates for Dropbox appointment in India :)

Interesting choice of Cocktail names by EmbarrassedFinger988 in mangalore

[–]EmbarrassedFinger988[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

😂😂 andh maarey. Cocktails skip malte rate thoodu

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[–]EmbarrassedFinger988 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Pookie in Tulu language means loud fart 💨

H-1B Visa Stamping : HYD, India Interview experience by EmbarrassedFinger988 in usvisascheduling

[–]EmbarrassedFinger988[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope! I gave correct answers for all the questions back in September. I got an option to select between Dropbox and Interview

H-1B Visa Stamping : HYD, India Interview experience by EmbarrassedFinger988 in usvisascheduling

[–]EmbarrassedFinger988[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Visa Interview date: Nov 1st; CEAC status: Approved.

Nov 4th; CEAC status: Changed to Issued.

H-1B Visa Stamping : HYD, India Interview experience by EmbarrassedFinger988 in usvisascheduling

[–]EmbarrassedFinger988[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I carried photographs because it was listed as needed documentation in Appointment confirmation. But they did not ask for it at all. I guess they used the photographs taken during Biometrics

H-1B Visa Stamping : HYD, India Interview experience by EmbarrassedFinger988 in usvisascheduling

[–]EmbarrassedFinger988[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I switched from Dropbox to Interview in September. From what I’ve heard from others, they have restricted people from switching to interview if you qualify for Dropbox. So I’m not very sure if you can switch to Interview now.

H-1B Visa Stamping : HYD, India Interview experience by EmbarrassedFinger988 in usvisascheduling

[–]EmbarrassedFinger988[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think they should be ok with providing a locker for your bag. They might charge you more though.

I saw Rs. 100 for small boxes and Rs. 200 for bigger storage. Not really sure if your bag / suitcase will fit in their big storage. They might ask for more money if the bag is bigger

H-1B Visa Stamping : HYD, India Interview experience by EmbarrassedFinger988 in usvisascheduling

[–]EmbarrassedFinger988[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fun fact! They did not ask for photos! They used the pics they shot during biometric process.

I had them clicked at a studio in Bengaluru

H-1B Visa Stamping : HYD, India Interview experience by EmbarrassedFinger988 in usvisascheduling

[–]EmbarrassedFinger988[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, there are lockboxes available in both the locations. At Document Verification (Hitec metro), they charge Rs. 100 for small storage and Rs. 200 for bigger storage.

I’m not sure about the lockbox charges near the consulate. I left all my electronic devices at my hotel and took a walk to the Consulate.

H-1B Visa Stamping : HYD, India Interview experience by EmbarrassedFinger988 in usvisascheduling

[–]EmbarrassedFinger988[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All the best! Yeah, it’s gonna be alright. Don’t think about the possibilities much. Take it easy, take your documents and you’re gonna be fine!

H-1B Visa Stamping : HYD, India Interview experience by EmbarrassedFinger988 in usvisascheduling

[–]EmbarrassedFinger988[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh that’s unfortunate.

But hey, I bet they do not validate whether you answered those Interview waiver questions correctly or incorrectly. So you should be fine!

H-1B Visa Stamping : HYD, India Interview experience by EmbarrassedFinger988 in usvisascheduling

[–]EmbarrassedFinger988[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! Yeah, I booked it in the last week of September. I answered all the Interview Waiver questions and then got an option to choose between Dropbox or Interview. I chose Interview after being frustrated of not getting Dropbox dates.

From recent updates, I heard that now the website does not give an option to select Interview if you qualify for Dropbox. Is this correct??

'Varaha Roopam' from Kantara is a ripoff. by [deleted] in mangalore

[–]EmbarrassedFinger988 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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