Is H1B visa stamping open in India?

More F1 visa appointment slots are open as the focus is on Spring 2022 students. All US consulates in India continue to operate in limited fashion with limited number of appointments. Regular operations are not yet open. see below tweets.

How can I get H1B visa stamping appointment in India?

How to Book Your Visa Interview at the Embassy

  1. Step 1: Complete the DS-160 form online! (
  2. Step 2 – Find the embassy nearest to you!
  3. Step 3 – Pay the non-refundable application fee.
  4. Step 4 – Schedule your visa appointment!
  5. Step 5 – Attend Your Visa Interview.
  6. Step 6 – Pick up your passport with visa.

What is the wait time for H1B stamping in India?

The following are the appointment wait time as of April 2022 for H-1B stamping in India: Chennai Consulate: 70 calendar days. Hyderabad Consulate: 70 calendar days. Kolkata Consulate: 71 calendar days.

How long does it take for visa stamping in India?

Upon receipt of the Visa Application through Indian Visa Application Center or directly, the Indian Mission/ Post requires a minimum of three working days to process the case and issue a visa depending upon the nationality and excluding special cases.

Can I get my H1B visa stamped in USA?

An H1B stamping cannot be done within the US. This means that when you are in the US, whether you are getting the H1B visa for the first time or you are getting it renewed, you cannot stamp it in the US Consulate within the US.

Do I have to go to my home country for H1B stamping?

Most visa holders return to their home country to obtain the H1B stamp (it cannot be done in the U.S.), but you can also elect to be processed in Mexico or Canada. If you are transferring your H1B status to a new employer, but still have time left on the stamp in your passport, you do not need a new stamp.

Is US visa Open in India?

However, the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in India are now opening appointments across all visa categories. All applicants who applied for a B-1/B-2 visa and had their applications cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic, and all other first-time applications may look for new appointments.

Can I travel to India after H1B approval?

You must not travel outside of the U.S. while the petition is pending. Leaving the country while USCIS is reviewing your petition will cause USCIS to consider your petition for a change of status to be abandoned.

Is the US Embassy open for visas?

The coronavirus pandemic led to the suspension of U.S. visa services around the world. As restrictions start to ease, most U.S. embassies and consulates have resumed certain immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments.