H-1B and H4 visa joint appointment

[mgat2542]

Hi all,

I am currently on a H1-B visa and will be completing my first 3 years in September 2023. My employer will file for an extension early next year. I will be getting married late 2023 and will need to visit India. My would-be wife does not have a visa and I plan on bringing her to the US on H4.
So, both my wife and I will require stamping before returning to the US

My questions are:

1. Since my very first H1B appointment was an interview, do all subsequent appointments need to be dropbox?

2. Can I get an in-person interview along with my wife instead of a dropbox?

Thanks

[Kalpesh_Dalwadi]

@mgat2542

Since my very first H1B appointment was an interview, do all subsequent appointments need to be dropbox?

Depends on your eligibility at the time you will apply.

US Visa Stamping in India - Dropbox Appointment, OFC, FAQs

@mgat2542

Can I get an in-person interview along with my wife instead of a dropbox?

Yes, if you deliberately provide incorrect answer to one of the IW questionnaire. This is not my recommendation.