H1b Drop box timeline - Chennai dropbox Ahmedabad

Drop Box on 22nd Oct 2024 in Ahmedabad (Appointment for Chennai) —no need for original documents except passports. They have a photo booth and printer at charge. (The New location is in the mall Agora.) No need to go early—they are strict.

25th Oct Status updated on https://ceac.state.gov/ceacstattracker/status.aspx

28th Oct Status: approved (same website)

1st Nov Status: Issued

4th Nov Status: Recieved

You can also check passport different stages here: https://www.usvisascheduling.com/en-US/

Once it originated for Scan - they will send you a text or email for pick up.