Comments on: Nonimmigrant Visa Holders like Him who travelled for Visa Stamping or Family Emergency are Stuck in India amid US Travel Ban https://www.indianeagle.com/travelbeats/nonimmigrant-us-visa-holders-stuck-india/ Indian American Community Magazine Wed, 13 Oct 2021 15:45:33 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.5 By: JT https://www.indianeagle.com/travelbeats/nonimmigrant-us-visa-holders-stuck-india/#comment-14231 Wed, 13 Oct 2021 15:45:33 +0000 https://www.indianeagle.com/travelbeats/?p=28009#comment-14231 In reply to indianeagle.

Can he get expedited appointment (what is the process and how to apply) ?

]]> By: indianeagle https://www.indianeagle.com/travelbeats/nonimmigrant-us-visa-holders-stuck-india/#comment-14228 Wed, 13 Oct 2021 13:32:03 +0000 https://www.indianeagle.com/travelbeats/?p=28009#comment-14228 In reply to Santhosh.

HI Santosh! The employer’s NIE letter is of no use unless you secure a slot for the visa interview. You can submit the employer’s NIE letter and your NIE application along with other documents while going for the visa interview.

]]> By: Santhosh https://www.indianeagle.com/travelbeats/nonimmigrant-us-visa-holders-stuck-india/#comment-14225 Wed, 13 Oct 2021 11:14:50 +0000 https://www.indianeagle.com/travelbeats/?p=28009#comment-14225 Hi, I am on H1B and have I797 valid till 07/2024. My spouse and kid both are on H4 and they are in USA. My father passed away and I travelled to India to support my mom (My spouse and son dint travel to India due to health reason). Now I cant go back to USA as I am not getting any slots for visa interview and I am hearing there is only drop box option available but I am not eligible for it. My employer is ready to provide NIE letter. Please advise, what can be done?

]]> By: indianeagle https://www.indianeagle.com/travelbeats/nonimmigrant-us-visa-holders-stuck-india/#comment-14200 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 19:21:08 +0000 https://www.indianeagle.com/travelbeats/?p=28009#comment-14200 In reply to JT.

Hi Trupti! He does not require NIE approval. We have little idea about whether he can shift from Hyderabad to Mumbai Consulate.

]]> By: JT https://www.indianeagle.com/travelbeats/nonimmigrant-us-visa-holders-stuck-india/#comment-14196 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 17:39:14 +0000 https://www.indianeagle.com/travelbeats/?p=28009#comment-14196 Hi

My Husband is on H1B in USA and need to travel to india to attend his Sick Mother. He has a valid petition till Dec-2022 and needs to get his H1B visa stamped to reenter US. He is not eligible for drop box but our US born kids are in US along with Mom.

Questions:
(1) Does he need to get NIE approval ( i guess not since US born kids, what document he need to carry ? )
(2) Can he get expidited appointment (what is the process and how to apply, can he change his consulate to Mumbai rather than Hyderabad from where he got his visa stamped last time)

Please let me know

]]> By: indianeagle https://www.indianeagle.com/travelbeats/nonimmigrant-us-visa-holders-stuck-india/#comment-13550 Sat, 18 Sep 2021 20:07:35 +0000 https://www.indianeagle.com/travelbeats/?p=28009#comment-13550 In reply to Ashish V.

Hi Ashish! Only the consular officers are authorized to determine your eligibility for NIE approval. There is no harm in applying for NIE. Make sure that your reason/purpose for seeking NIE is established and justified in the application template.

]]> By: Ashish V https://www.indianeagle.com/travelbeats/nonimmigrant-us-visa-holders-stuck-india/#comment-13514 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:42:51 +0000 https://www.indianeagle.com/travelbeats/?p=28009#comment-13514 Hi
I travelled to India on 13th september and my father passed away 14th sept. My mom is alone and has her b2/ visitor visa stamped in 2015. I also have H1B stamped. I work in IT for a jwellery making client. Can i apply for NIE ? or will they give NIE?

]]> By: Preethi https://www.indianeagle.com/travelbeats/nonimmigrant-us-visa-holders-stuck-india/#comment-13459 Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:35:49 +0000 https://www.indianeagle.com/travelbeats/?p=28009#comment-13459 Hello,

My self Preethi…I have different situation here….I have been living in India(Indian passport holder)with my son(Canadian)from last three years. My husband is in the USA who is working on TN visa(Canadian)status. I want to go to the USA to be with him but he is not letting us to come to the USA by giving supporting documents. He is saying he is not interested to stay with us but supporting us financially every month. I want to meet him personally and sort out some things before any worse can happen. I want to travel on B2 visa as I have a sponsor from the USA and want to talk to him personally. My son passport is also with him he is not sending the passport to India.
1. In this case will I qualify in NIE to apply for B2 visa and attend the interview?
2.Will the embassy consider my situation and approve my Visa?
3. What do I need to do in my case, please suggest me so that I can travel to the USA ASAP.

]]> By: indianeagle https://www.indianeagle.com/travelbeats/nonimmigrant-us-visa-holders-stuck-india/#comment-13408 Tue, 14 Sep 2021 20:21:16 +0000 https://www.indianeagle.com/travelbeats/?p=28009#comment-13408 In reply to PS.

Hi Prasanthi! NIE is not required for visa appointment or stamping. Having a US-born kid, you don’t need NIE approval.

]]> By: PS https://www.indianeagle.com/travelbeats/nonimmigrant-us-visa-holders-stuck-india/#comment-13376 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 22:08:17 +0000 https://www.indianeagle.com/travelbeats/?p=28009#comment-13376 Hi I am planning to travel to India. I am on H1B and I am qualified for dropbox. Do I need NIE for DropBox appointments? I have a child with US born. Please suggest?
Seeing different blogs saying need NIE for DropBox appointments also. So please confirm?

Thanks
PS

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