andhrausa Posted November 20, 2012 Report Posted November 20, 2012 [b] INTERVIEW WAIVER PROGRAM FOR VISA RENEWAL[/b] [size=4][size=4][url="http://h1bwiki.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/usa.jpg"][img]http://h1bwiki.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/usa.jpg[/img][/url]Have you ever known about what is [b]Interview Waiver Program [/b](IWP)? This is a program implemented by the U.S. Consulate to waive the Visa Interview, if certain conditions have met.[/size] [size=4]According to the U.S. Consulate in India, “This pilot program permits consular officers to waive interviews for qualified nonimmigrant applicants worldwide who are renewing their visa within 48 months of the expiration of their previously held visa, and within the same classification as the previous visa”.[/size] [size=4]This program falls under two categories:[/size][/size][list] [*][b]Dropbox Submission[/b] – Dropbox doesn’t require finger print submission [*][b]Interview Waiver[/b] – Requires finger print submission when received visa before November 1st 2008 [/list] [b] [color=#FF0000][size=5]Update :[/size][/color] NOW [color=#FF0000][size=5]H1 and F1 visa[/size][/color] renewal applicants are eligible for Interview Waiver Program.[/b] [size=4][b] [size=5][u]INTERVIEW WAIVER PROGRAM CHECKLIST[/u][/size][/b][/size] [size=4][b]Eligibility Criteria for all applicants except child below 14 years and applicant above 80 years of age:[/b][/size][list] [*]I received my visa after November 1, 2008 [*]I currently hold/previously held , a B-1/B-2, C-1D, J-2, L-2, or H-4 visa which I wish to renew [*]My visa is valid or recently expired (expired within 48 months of the expiration of the previously held visa if the applicant is applying for a B-1/B-2 or C-1D visa, or expired within 12 months if applying for a J-2, L-2, or H-4 visa). [*][b]Students returning to attend the same school[/b] and same program and [b]Temporary workers on H1-B visas[/b] [*]Temporary workers on Individual L1-A or Individual L1-B visas [*]My previous visa was issued in India [*]My most recent visa (in the same visa class for which I am applying) was issued on or after my 14th birthday [*]I have no refusals for a visa in any category after my most recent visa issuance [*]My prior visa is not annotated “Clearance Received” [*]My most recent visa (in the same visa class for which I am applying) was not lost or stolen [/list] [size=4][b]Eligibility Criteria for Child below 14 years:[/b][/size][list] [*]Valid visa copy of the same visa category of either parents in which the child is applying [/list] [size=4][b]Eligibility criteria for applicants over 80 years of age:[/b][/size][list] [*]Applying on or after 80th birthday [/list] [b] [b]Applicants with visas that were issued before January 1, 2008 may be required to submit fingerprints at a U.S. consulate in India.[/b][/b] [size=4]Those candidates who received their visa after November 1 2008, automatically qualify for the Visa Interview “Drop Box” Program and may not require to go to the OFC to submit the finger prints.[/size] [size=4][b]Note:[/b] Using the interview waiver or drop box service does not guarantee visa issuance. In some cases, you may be required to appear for a visa interview at the U.S. Embassy/Consulate, for example, if you submit an incomplete and/or inaccurate application. Submit your application well in advance of your planned travel to allow for the possibility that a visa interview will be necessary.[/size] [size=4]The above criteria has been mentioned by the U.S. Consulate in India. I would say this is definitely going to help a lot of candidates who are applying for visa renewal for specific visas qualified in this program.[/size] [size=4]Source - H1b Wiki[/size]
andhrausa Posted November 20, 2012 Author Report Posted November 20, 2012 [b][color=#FF0000][size=5]Update :[/size][/color] NOW [color=#FF0000][size=5]H1 and F1 visa[/size][/color] renewal applicants are eligible for Interview Waiver Program.[/b] [b]This is cool[/b]
Vivian_afdb Posted November 20, 2012 Report Posted November 20, 2012 [quote name='Lily' timestamp='1353418632' post='1302828553'] [b][color=#FF0000][size=5]Update :[/size][/color] NOW [color=#FF0000][size=5]H1 and F1 visa[/size][/color] renewal applicants are eligible for Interview Waiver Program.[/b] [b]This is cool[/b] [/quote] I have a question if we change employer do we have to attend visa intervw ?
_pardhu Posted November 20, 2012 Report Posted November 20, 2012 [quote name='Lily' timestamp='1353418632' post='1302828553'] [b][color=#FF0000][size=5]Update :[/size][/color] NOW [color=#FF0000][size=5]H1 and F1 visa[/size][/color] renewal applicants are eligible for Interview Waiver Program.[/b] [b]This is cool[/b] [/quote] really... v v v v v v v v v v gp
andhrausa Posted November 20, 2012 Author Report Posted November 20, 2012 [quote name='Vivian_afdb' timestamp='1353418739' post='1302828558'] I have a question if we change employer do we have to attend visa intervw ? [/quote] according to the highlighted ( specific to second sentence - [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]currently hold/[/font][/color][color=#FF0000][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]previously held ) [/font][/color], I don't this Employer change matters [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4][b]Eligibility Criteria for all applicants except child below 14 years and applicant above 80 years of age:[/b][/size][/font][/color][list] [*][color=#ff0000]I received my visa after November 1, 2008[/color] [*]I currently hold/[color=#ff0000]previously held [/color], a B-1/B-2, C-1D, J-2, L-2, or H-4 visa which I wish to renew [*]My visa is valid or recently expired (expired within 48 months of the expiration of the previously held visa if the applicant is applying for a B-1/B-2 or C-1D visa, or expired within 12 months if applying for a J-2, L-2, or H-4 visa). [*][b]Students returning to attend the same school[/b] and same program and [color=#ff0000][b]Temporary workers on H1-B visas[/b][/color] [*]Temporary workers on Individual L1-A or Individual L1-B visas [*]My previous visa was issued in India [*][color=#ff0000]My most recent visa (in the same visa class for which I am applying) was issued on or after my 14th birthday[/color] [*]I have no refusals for a visa in any category after my most recent visa issuance [*]My prior visa is not annotated “Clearance Received” [*]My most recent visa (in the same visa class for which I am applying) was not lost or stolen [/list]
Vivian_afdb Posted November 20, 2012 Report Posted November 20, 2012 [quote name='Lily' timestamp='1353419024' post='1302828566'] according to the highlighted ( specific to second sentence - [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]currently hold/[/font][/color][color=#FF0000][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]previously held ) [/font][/color], I don't this Employer change matters [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4][b]Eligibility Criteria for all applicants except child below 14 years and applicant above 80 years of age:[/b][/size][/font][/color][list] [*][color=#ff0000]I received my visa after November 1, 2008[/color] [*]I currently hold/[color=#ff0000]previously held [/color], a B-1/B-2, C-1D, J-2, L-2, or H-4 visa which I wish to renew [*]My visa is valid or recently expired (expired within 48 months of the expiration of the previously held visa if the applicant is applying for a B-1/B-2 or C-1D visa, or expired within 12 months if applying for a J-2, L-2, or H-4 visa). [*][b]Students returning to attend the same school[/b] and same program and [color=#ff0000][b]Temporary workers on H1-B visas[/b][/color] [*]Temporary workers on Individual L1-A or Individual L1-B visas [*]My previous visa was issued in India [*][color=#ff0000]My most recent visa (in the same visa class for which I am applying) was issued on or after my 14th birthday[/color] [*]I have no refusals for a visa in any category after my most recent visa issuance [*]My prior visa is not annotated “Clearance Received” [*]My most recent visa (in the same visa class for which I am applying) was not lost or stolen [/list] [/quote] hmmmm...Thanks re.....
andhrausa Posted November 20, 2012 Author Report Posted November 20, 2012 [quote name='Vivian_afdb' timestamp='1353419137' post='1302828572'] hmmmm...Thanks re..... [/quote] WC
teddybunny Posted November 20, 2012 Report Posted November 20, 2012 very good post... thnx for the info
CNR Posted November 20, 2012 Report Posted November 20, 2012 Canada lo h1b stamping cheskune vallu not eligible for renewel right ??
Doola Posted November 20, 2012 Report Posted November 20, 2012 koncham clear ga cheppara evarina asalu enti ee wavier program? nenu f1 meeda vunna (visa 2007 lo vachhindi) and 2014 lo h1 cheinchukundam anukutunna so naakemina upayogam vundaa deeni valla?
CNR Posted November 20, 2012 Report Posted November 20, 2012 [quote name='Doola' timestamp='1353422578' post='1302828690'] koncham clear ga cheppara evarina asalu enti ee wavier program? nenu f1 meeda vunna (visa 2007 lo vachhindi) and 2014 lo h1 cheinchukundam anukutunna so naakemina upayogam vundaa deeni valla? [/quote] neeku ame upyogam undadoo first h1b india lo pthe next renewel easy ga untadi
Doola Posted November 20, 2012 Report Posted November 20, 2012 [quote name='CNR' timestamp='1353422780' post='1302828701'] neeku ame upyogam undadoo first h1b india lo pthe next renewel easy ga untadi [/quote]
MedhavinianukuneVedhava Posted November 20, 2012 Report Posted November 20, 2012 I came on F-1 DEC 2007. Got my H-1B on Oct 2010 . Stamped in India Feb2011. Changed my employer June 2011. Yemanna useful ithunda naaku. Pls help
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