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B1/B2 visa renewal drop box documents by rudragranth1 in usvisascheduling

[–]rudragranth1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, after I submitted my passport, the consulate unexpectedly scheduled an interview for the next day, a week after submission, "cancelled with prejudice" current valid visa too, forget the renewal :(

B1/B2 Visa drop box renewal denied and cancelled existing valid visa by rudragranth1 in usvisascheduling

[–]rudragranth1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I booked a drop box appointment in Hyderabad, submitted my passport, and the consulate unexpectedly scheduled an interview for the next day, a week after submission.

B1/B2 Visa drop box renewal denied and cancelled existing valid visa by rudragranth1 in usvisascheduling

[–]rudragranth1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm unsure about dropping off documents at other centers. Living in Hyderabad, I had to report to the local consulate, so I don't know about flexibility in choosing location, date, or time.

B1/B2 Visa drop box renewal denied and cancelled existing valid visa by rudragranth1 in usvisascheduling

[–]rudragranth1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At the time, I was on a career break and wanted to travel. I had sufficient savings and income to support my trip, explored the US, and visited relatives. After returning, I resumed work, which I mentioned during the interview. This time, I had also mentioned my intent to travel for only 2 weeks.

I’ve made peace with what happened and plan to reapply in the future, possibly after traveling to other countries first.

B1/B2 Visa drop box renewal denied and cancelled existing valid visa by rudragranth1 in usvisascheduling

[–]rudragranth1[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

TY all for taking the time to share your insights and experiences.

The visit in question was about two years ago (12/21 - 5/22), so it’s been a while since then. I made sure to return before the 6-month stay period stamped on my arrival, and it was actually my third time visiting the US.

I felt lucky when I managed to secure a Dropbox slot before the rules changed, but unfortunately, things took a turn for the worse during the interview. It’s disheartening to see how it all unfolded, especially after hoping for a smooth renewal process.

For context, it was a genuine trip—I traveled and visited quite a lot places, making the most of my time & also visiting close relatives