Hey Desis on H1B! Did anyone use the Dropbox option for visa extension recently ? Wondering what is the turn around time from dropping my paperwork to receiving my passport. I see the site says it's anything from 3-10 business days. But what is the actual direction ?

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Better to take your photograph. Go through guidelines once.51*51 mm if I remember correctly..

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I did it in May this year at Chennai. Took 3 working days.

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Well good luck with the humid weather!

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Did mine in March and took 6 business days. Just keep 2 weeks as a buffer

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I remember submitting my picture

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Take a few passport photos of good quality with you. I had to retake mine, because it appeared 'photoshopped'. Sheesh

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Thanks EY1. That's such a relief ! I am doing it in Chennai as well 😀

Thanks M1. I have 2 weeks in India planned out. Hoping all should go well.

*EY1 and M1- I don't see an option to upload pic or to bring a pic. The instruction says I will be photographed there . Was it your case as well?

Will do! Thanks all😊

Haha...that's kinda funny! Will do EY1

Is drop box holds true for new joiners in the firm? I mean I moved from another big 4 to PwC and I have to get the visa stamp if I am going to home country.. can I still do a drop box or have to schedule interview?

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