In the past, the average processing time for an interview waiver or dropbox was an average of 3 weeks and there was no SLA.

But now, you must schedule an appointment beforehand to drop off your documents for dropbox stamping.

In the past(before September 2019), no appointment was required with Visa Application Center(VAC) to drop off documents.

But, starting from Sep 1st, 2019, it is mandatory for you to go for the dropbox option if you qualify for the interview waiver option based on the questions answered on CGI Federal website. It was your choice to pick dropbox or an in-person appointment.

In the past (before Sep 2019), for US Visa renewals, you had an option to go for dropbox, but it was not mandatory.

This appointment booking is applicable for all dropbox option/ interview waiver applicants filing for their US Visa renewal or stamping in India.īelow are the three biggest changes since the introduction of the appointments for Dropbox: Starting from September 1 st, 2019, if you are eligible for US Visa Interview Waiver, aka Dropbox option, you must schedule an appointment date to drop off your passport and all the supporting US visa application documents.

Common FAQs US Visa Stamping with Renewal, aka Dropbox – Appointments

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