US H-1B visa interview waiver eligibility criteria reduced from 48 to 12 months for Indians

The Indian appointment rules under the Visa Interview Waiver or the Dropbox program have been modified. Dropbox will now only be available to applicants renewing a visa in the same nonimmigrant category that expired within the previous 12 months.

The Dropbox program simplifies the visa renewal procedure by eliminating the requirement for eligible individuals to attend in-person visa interviews at the US Embassy and Consulates.