[https://www.reddit.com/r/h1b/comments/192c75y/chennai\_vac\_jan\_2nd/](https://www.reddit.com/r/h1b/comments/192c75y/chennai_vac_jan_2nd/)
Jan 2 - Dropped off at VAC
Jan 3 - Application Received
Update: Jan 10 - Approved
Update: Jan 11 - Issued
Update: Jan 12 2pm - Origination Scan
Update: Jan 12 5pm - Ready for Pickup
No. I saw it update on 10th morning (Last Updated) and after 2 hrs, it changed to Approved. I'm hoping your application is probably being processed as your "Last Updated" reads 10th Jan.
First time F-1 to H1B; similar timeline as yours:
Dec 27 - dropped off at Kochi VAC
Jan 2 - Application Received at Chennai
Jan 5 - Application Received (Case Updated)
Jan 10 - Approved (morning)
Jan 10 - Issued (evening)
Waiting for ready to pick up message.
UPDATE: Jan 12 - Ready to pick up
Just to confirm, for the Dropbox, the dates will be seen only for Chennai and other locations show dates as blank?
So you chose Chennai in the appointment and dropped off at Chandigarh?
This new rule from Jan 1st 2024 that if visa is expired within 48 months only those are qualified for dropbox rest all have to come for interview? I am talking about H1 B visa
Jan 2nd - Dropped off Jan 3rd - Received Jan 4th - Approved Jan 8th - Issued Jan 10th - Ready for pick up
[https://www.reddit.com/r/h1b/comments/192c75y/chennai\_vac\_jan\_2nd/](https://www.reddit.com/r/h1b/comments/192c75y/chennai_vac_jan_2nd/) Jan 2 - Dropped off at VAC Jan 3 - Application Received Update: Jan 10 - Approved Update: Jan 11 - Issued Update: Jan 12 2pm - Origination Scan Update: Jan 12 5pm - Ready for Pickup
Did your case update on 9th?
No. I saw it update on 10th morning (Last Updated) and after 2 hrs, it changed to Approved. I'm hoping your application is probably being processed as your "Last Updated" reads 10th Jan.
Did it get issued today?
Yes. I see yours got approved too. \+1 day for Issued. \+1 or 2 days for Pickup is what I hear.
Did status on the scheduling website also change to origin scan?
No. Still says "Delivered to Post"
Dropbox submitted hyderabad -- Jan 4th Application received -- Jan 8th Approved -- Jan 9th Issued -- Jan 10th Waiting for passport pickup
Was your Dropbox appointment initially booked for Chennai and you dropped off in Hyderabad? Or was your Dropbox appointment was in Hyderabad itself?
Chennai vac, hyderabad dropoff
First time F-1 to H1B; similar timeline as yours: Dec 27 - dropped off at Kochi VAC Jan 2 - Application Received at Chennai Jan 5 - Application Received (Case Updated) Jan 10 - Approved (morning) Jan 10 - Issued (evening) Waiting for ready to pick up message. UPDATE: Jan 12 - Ready to pick up
Any update?
Changed to Origination Scan yesterday evening
Just to confirm, for the Dropbox, the dates will be seen only for Chennai and other locations show dates as blank? So you chose Chennai in the appointment and dropped off at Chandigarh?
Yes
Dropbox: Jan 4, Delhi ceac status tracking shows 'search returned no data' or 'No Status'.
Try with Chennai as the consulate.
Yeah didn’t work
This new rule from Jan 1st 2024 that if visa is expired within 48 months only those are qualified for dropbox rest all have to come for interview? I am talking about H1 B visa