H1B approved this year. I was in the US when the President’s PO got into effect. I need to go to India for my brother’s marriage in December. Couple of questions:
1) Are embassies in India allowing emergency requests for H1Bs?
2) if yes, are newly approved H1Bs allowed for stamping?

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My colleague went in March for stamping and is still stuck there. Do not risk it.

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Sorry but you shouldn't go.

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live stream it or go only if you wanna get upset!

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Too risky. Even otherwise folks get 221g

Brothers wedding is not an emergency. I believe only Dropbox are being allowed but the dates are in March.

The earliest appointment available is March at Delhi. Mck has put in a National Interest Waiver application for me but haven't heard anything back from embassy yet. There are are certain criterias to be eligible for the waiver - you can check them online

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