L2 to F1 Visa Dropbox Appointment on March 13th & Recent Rule Changes

nmegha82

New Member
I am writing to seek clarification regarding my L2 to F1 visa transition in light of the recent updates to U.S. visa processing rules effective February 10, 2025.

I currently hold a valid L2 visa until November 2025 and have already received an approved Change of Status (COS) to F1. Based on my understanding of the previous guidelines, I scheduled a Dropbox appointment for March 13th for my F1 visa stamping. However, with the recent rule changes, I would like to confirm the following:

  1. Is my Dropbox appointment on March 13th still valid for my L2 to F1 visa transition, or will I need to schedule a biometric and in-person interview instead?
  2. Could you confirm the latest eligibility criteria for Dropbox in my case, considering my COS approval and visa validity?
I would appreciate any guidance on how to proceed with my visa stamping process.
 
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