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e_ca

Star Member
May 23, 2016
149
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I permanent resident of Canada and trying to get a US visa. My Last visa was H1b in 2018 but it was dropbox and my H1b previous to that(2017) was also in Toronto where I think I was fingerprinted. But I am very positive I was fingerprinted in 2012 while getting my F1/Student visa.
While applying for renewal this time I get the following option and I am confused with point #3 "Applicant submitted ten fingerprints when the previous U.S. visa was issued". Will i still be eligible for dropbox? Is anyone in the same situation?
  • Qualifying statements applicable to citizens or nationals of countries that are NOT part of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP).
    • Applicant is a national or permanent resident of the country in which the applicant is applying, and
    • Applicant has been previously issued a U.S. visa (any class of visa), and
    • Applicant submitted ten fingerprints when the previous U.S. visa was issued, and
    • Applicant answered 'NO' to all of the Medical and Health, Criminal, Security or Immigration Law Violation questions on the DS-160 visa application form
 

canadapr1982

Hero Member
Jul 17, 2017
254
18
I permanent resident of Canada and trying to get a US visa. My Last visa was H1b in 2018 but it was dropbox and my H1b previous to that(2017) was also in Toronto where I think I was fingerprinted. But I am very positive I was fingerprinted in 2012 while getting my F1/Student visa.
While applying for renewal this time I get the following option and I am confused with point #3 "Applicant submitted ten fingerprints when the previous U.S. visa was issued". Will i still be eligible for dropbox? Is anyone in the same situation?
  • Qualifying statements applicable to citizens or nationals of countries that are NOT part of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP).
    • Applicant is a national or permanent resident of the country in which the applicant is applying, and
    • Applicant has been previously issued a U.S. visa (any class of visa), and
    • Applicant submitted ten fingerprints when the previous U.S. visa was issued, and
    • Applicant answered 'NO' to all of the Medical and Health, Criminal, Security or Immigration Law Violation questions on the DS-160 visa application form
My situation is also same with Canadian pr, last stamping in India with 10 fingerprint, at the end website says dropbox and send docs to US consulate, Ottawa.But above statement is contradicted. I m also worry but will send my docs next week once i reach canada from India since i m not getting any visa slot in India.So make my mind to travel to Canada and do my us visa.
 

e_ca

Star Member
May 23, 2016
149
86
My situation is also same with Canadian pr, last stamping in India with 10 fingerprint, at the end website says dropbox and send docs to US consulate, Ottawa.But above statement is contradicted. I m also worry but will send my docs next week once i reach canada from India since i m not getting any visa slot in India.So make my mind to travel to Canada and do my us visa.
I am eligible for drop box in Canada. SO i am gonna do that too. I'll travel back and send them the documents
 

pintofsw

Newbie
Dec 30, 2021
5
1
Yup, I did. BTW I got an update on my application on Friday. Case status is application received as of Today.
Thank you for the information and update on your case status. Please update this thread once your visa is "Issued". Good luck
 

e_ca

Star Member
May 23, 2016
149
86
Thank you for the information and update on your case status. Please update this thread once your visa is "Issued". Good luck
Hey, my visa was issued yesterday and it was shipped today and i will pick it up tomorrow.