DS-160 Expiry and Barcode Matching for H1B Dropbox Appointment

shloakagwl

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Hi,

I will be traveling to India for my H1B visa stamping through the dropbox process and I am meeting all eligibility criteria. I recently learned that the barcode on the DS-160 form must match the barcode on the appointment confirmation for entry to the dropbox submission.

Since my original DS-160 was submitted three months ago and has now expired, what should I do to ensure a smooth submission process? Will the U.S. Visa Application Center (VAC) accept a new DS-160 solely due to expiration, even if all the information remains the same? I am unable to reschedule my appointment, as I have already used my one-time reschedule.

I appreciate your guidance on this matter.

Thank you.
 
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