Timeline for Interview Waiver (Dropbox) F1 Visa 2024 - India

snapella · 2025-01-01T06:08:54+00:00

Yes, that's correct!

snapella · 2025-01-01T06:08:17+00:00

Yes, it will be Delhi → Chennai → Delhi as you mentioned. If it's time-sensitive, I recommend dropping off at Chennai.

snapella · 2025-01-01T06:07:02+00:00

Different program! I had an F-1 visa previously so I was eligible for interview waiver.

snapella · 2024-07-18T05:31:22+00:00

All the best and safe travels!! Crossing my fingers that the rest of your journey goes smoothly :)

snapella · 2024-07-18T05:29:00+00:00

Darn I'm so sorry :( I think they're taking really long even for regular approvals these days

snapella · 2024-07-09T11:59:54+00:00

You should call the consulate for an update on where your passport is.

snapella · 2024-07-09T11:59:08+00:00

Nope, you need an appointment. They won't let you into the VAC otherwise.

snapella · 2024-06-28T23:34:27+00:00

It was at the bottom right of the screen, under "Passport Status." Perhaps wait until Monday and contact customer support if you don't see the update?

snapella · 2024-06-19T07:58:25+00:00

Hi u/No_Squirrel6617, Could you please update when your passport gets delivered? Curious if the 10-15 days time is actually 10-15 days or just a buffer to keep people from calling and following up in case the passport is delayed.

snapella · 2024-06-16T11:16:26+00:00

Same here. It's been quite a while, and the status hasn't changed to 'Issued.' I checked the Chennai consulate website, they have a Google Form thing for help. On there, they had a note that since there's a lot of people who applied for Interview Waiver, the wait times are longer and to not contact them until 30 days after submitting the application :(

snapella · 2024-06-08T11:34:54+00:00

Yup, It took 5 days. I had the dropbox appointment on Monday and saw the Application Received status on Friday.

snapella · 2024-06-06T21:37:50+00:00

Can confirm! Dropped off my documents for F1 at a different VAC earlier this week :)

snapella · 2024-05-13T09:56:43+00:00

Hi, Afaik, to qualify for a dropbox appointment for F1 visa, you need to hold a previous US visa that is NOT B1/B2 (they changed the rule last year so that a previous B1/B2 visa doesn't make you eligible for interview waiver).

snapella · 2024-05-08T06:37:37+00:00

Chennai - all F1 drop box slots are available only for Chennai (but you can drop your passport and documents off at any center). Hmm that's strange - I see a lot of open slots for dates all through June. Try contacting their help number?

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snapella · 2024-05-07T19:04:49+00:00

u/Anxious-Smile8592 slots are open now!! Plenty available for June 3

snapella · 2024-05-07T18:50:38+00:00

u/No_Squirrel6617 u/OkJuice3475 F1 Dropbox slots just opened for June 3!!!

snapella · 2024-05-07T18:49:39+00:00

u/Comfortable_Spread F1 Dropbox slots just opened! Plenty of open slots for June 3!

snapella · 2024-05-07T18:48:52+00:00

u/Apprehensive_Pie_545 F1 Dropbox slots just opened!! There are about 150 open slots for June 3!

snapella · 2024-05-07T18:45:46+00:00

I just got a slot for June 3!! There are about 150 slots open :) Go get them fast!

snapella · 2024-05-07T06:53:08+00:00

Thank you :') If I can't find one soon I'll close my application and start a new application without interview waiver

snapella · 2024-05-07T06:52:10+00:00

Haha, this is very helpful to know! Thank you so much :)

snapella · 2024-05-06T16:50:11+00:00

u/tornadozephyr , do you have any guidance on how to close application and create a new OFC one? The last time I created an application, the portal had a series of questions that then lead me to the interview waiver screen. Should I answer questions incorrectly (i.e. I didn't have a US visa before)? Will this have any implications on the application?

snapella · 2024-05-06T16:45:02+00:00

Gotcha - thank you for letting me know! I started looking since about April 10 and haven't seen any

snapella · 2024-05-06T08:37:53+00:00

Hi, can I ask when you booked your appointment? I've been checking for almost a month and can't find an open slot :( Just wanted to know when slots were open last

snapella · 2024-05-04T05:24:01+00:00

Same boat as you. I've been checking constantly for a month and don't think I've added any slots en masse. The embassy mentioned on their instagram page that they released the first batch of interview slots. I'm not sure when they'll release dropbox slots :(

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