Documents to carry for your DROPBOX appointment : F1 Visa Interview Waivers

Question

As everyone knows students already holding a previous US Visa of any kind in the last 10 years typically have been given the relief of not attending the Video Interview. I have come across a lot of people who are rather confused about what to carry and what not for their DROPBOX appointment.   
    
  So after talking to a bunch of people who have already gone through this have given me a curated list of documents which they were asked during their DROPBOX appointment.  
    
  This list typically consists of documents most commonly asked and can vary too. So always carry extra set of documents too and not completely rely on this.  
    
  List of Documents:  
  1. Appointment Confirmation (VAC Dropbox appointment)  
  2. I20 - 2 copies  
  3. SEVIS Fee  
  4. DS-160 confirmation  
  5. Passport(s) - with all preexisting US visas   
  6. Financial Support docs for safe side  
  7. Passport photos in US visa format- 2  
    
  To be safe carry other documents which seems relevant to you depending on different cases. They might also ask you for a proof of a certain document you submitted so be thorough on your paperwork to avoid any confusion during the apartment.   
    
  Your interview waiver doesn't mean you are exempted so at any point they can call you for a Video Interview so be very honest with your paperwork as well.  
    
  I will attend all the queries on the comment section only. So if you have any queries feel free to drop your questions on the comment box.  
    
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Ameer faizl · Answer

O we need to provide financial documents during dropbox appointments?

Manu Nigotia · Answer

Typically, if they call for an interview, how many days after dropbox can that happen? There's no chance for it to happen on the same day, right?

Hitesh Vijan Community_Mentor · Answer

Yes you should. Infact I would advise to carry admit letters of all the universities you have applied for. They won't ask but no harm in carrying them with you.

Hitesh Vijan Community_Mentor · Answer

Yes you are. Please answer the waiverquestions when you start booking for your slots

Hitesh Vijan Community_Mentor · Answer

Yes you should carry your passport where your previous visa has been issued

Hitesh Vijan Community_Mentor · Answer

As your biometrics are already with them they might not have a biometrics appointment just dropping your documents.

Hitesh Vijan Community_Mentor · Answer

Yeah

Hitesh Vijan Community_Mentor · Answer

I20 should be signed typically. This is strange they don't usually neglect such things if your i20 is not signed by you. Anyways you have to wait and see.

Hitesh Vijan Community_Mentor · Answer

After talking to a bunch of people who have already gone through this have given me a curated list of documents which they were asked during their DROPBOX appointment.

Hitesh Vijan Community_Mentor · Answer

They don't ask you for that during Dropbox

Hitesh Vijan Community_Mentor · Answer

It depends as soon as the status changes you will get a mail or some other communication while picking the passport back

Vishal Verma · Answer

I had f1 Visa approved in august 2022, but i hdidnt travel to USA for some reason and this year I have recieved a better admit and so applying for f1 visa again. Am I eligible for dropbox, since i already own a VISA

Sahil Kulkarni · Answer

Where is the official source from which this list is obtained?

Palguni Pendurthi · Answer

Should we also carry the admit letter, test scores and original degree certificates?

Trinadh Atmuri · Answer

I have a visa for tourism (B1/B2) am I eligible for F1 Dropbox

Trinadh Atmuri · Answer

I have that visa on my old passport. While going to the interview or Dropbox should I carry both the passports

Nidhi Sharma · Answer

Very helpful!!

Hriday Asnani · Answer

Is the I-20 supposed to be signed?

Hriday Asnani · Answer

I know someone who attended their dropbox appointment yesterday and have submitted all the required documents but I-20 was not signed by the student but was signed by the DSO. Do you think it'll create an issue for visa issuance?

Sonali Lakhotia · Answer

What all original documents they keep in F1 dropbox appointment?

Sthahvi Agarwal · Answer

Is the Dropbox on the same day as biometrics for F1 ?

Sivani Panigrahi · Answer

Hey, i have same doubt… what you have done??? Interview or Dropbox???

Jagadish Meddi · Answer

Hello, am applying for f1 visa and qualify for the interview wavier. So, should I submit my bachelors degree and work experience? Thanks in advance.

Jagadish Meddi · Answer

Hello, am applying for f1 visa and qualify for the interview wavier. So, should I submit my bachelors degree and work experience? Thanks in advance.

Angad Singh Bhatia · Answer

I have my drop box appointment for F1 visa. I have my i-20 and my loan sanction letter. However, I will be providing my father's bank statement to show more proof of funds for funding my second year. I am also dropping his ITR in the documents. Is there any sponsorship letter or anything as such that I need to provide too. 
P.S; I have not mentioned my father as a sponsor in any document prior and my loan will be covering all y expenses for the first year of my master's degree

Aryan Sahni · Answer

Do I need to carry original financial documents for the dropbox appointment? or an attested copy would do? do we receive the documents back that we submitted in the dropbox?

Bhoomika Bangalore Rajeeva · Answer

Hey how can I book for Bangalore premium paid drop box? I got automatically booked to Chennai VAC

Sharanya Kankati · Answer

I have converted from H4 to F1 and got approved by USCIS. I have an F1 dropbox appointment what documents should I carry? Could someone help me with this, please?

Sushma Koneti · Answer

Hey, how did it go? What documents did you take with you? I also have a similar situation and have my Dropbox appointment this week..