Question on "prior visa" for H1B interview waiver

USA H1B Visa
#1

Hello,

While booking for H-1B visa appointment on USTravelDocs website, there is a question regarding the annotation on prior visa.

Was your prior visa annotated “Clearance Received” or “Department Authorization”?

I am applying for a new H-1B visa and I have an F-1 visa. There is no annotation on the F-1 visa. However, before F-1, I was on H-4 visa from 2017-2018. And on the H-4 visa, there is “Clearance Received” annotation.

I am trying to figure out if I should answer YES/NO to the question above. I have asked USTravelDocs and my employer and they refused to provide any guidance. I need help in understanding whether “prior visa” means any past US visa or the most recent one.

Thank you.

#2

The question says prior visa meaning the most recently issued visa.

#3

Thank you Kalpesh for your response.

#4

I am planning to apply for an H1B Visa appointment in India. One of the questions that is being asked for dropbox eligibility " Was your prior visa annotated “Clearance Received” or “Department Authorization”?

Is this question about the previous H1B stamping?

Because I received a “Clearance Received” annotation on my F1 visa more than 10 years ago.

Should I answer “Yes” to the question?

#5

Your last stamped visa.

No need unless that was your last issued visa.

#6

Thank you Kalpesh. That was I was guessing but wasn’t sure.