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H1B Approval, Case Status and Passport Pickup
Hello friends,
I had my H1B visa interview in Mumbai on September 11, 2019. Interview was straightforward. Visa officer asked basic questions about employer, salary and the University.
He said that my visa is approved and it will take 1 week for the passport to get ready.
My passport status as of today (7th business day) suggests that my passport is 'still with Consulate/ Embassy'.
My visa status was Administrative Processing for first 6 business days. It changed today (7th business day) to 'Application Received. If you already had an interview check case status in 2 business days.'
Has anyone had a similar experience? How long would it take for the passport to be ready for pick up?
Appreciate any feedback !!
Thank you !!
I had my H1B visa interview in Mumbai on September 11, 2019. Interview was straightforward. Visa officer asked basic questions about employer, salary and the University.
He said that my visa is approved and it will take 1 week for the passport to get ready.
My passport status as of today (7th business day) suggests that my passport is 'still with Consulate/ Embassy'.
My visa status was Administrative Processing for first 6 business days. It changed today (7th business day) to 'Application Received. If you already had an interview check case status in 2 business days.'
Has anyone had a similar experience? How long would it take for the passport to be ready for pick up?
Appreciate any feedback !!
Thank you !!
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221g hyd consulate
on Sep 10 attended visa interview at hyd consulate.
VO asked basic questions and at the end asked to provide LCA, employment offer letter and client letter and issued 221g saying your visa needs verification and it would take time.
gave my passport back.
Is anyone in same boat?
What type verification they do based on collected documents?
VO asked basic questions and at the end asked to provide LCA, employment offer letter and client letter and issued 221g saying your visa needs verification and it would take time.
gave my passport back.
Is anyone in same boat?
What type verification they do based on collected documents?
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H-1B Stamping at Mumbai - COS L1-H1
Hello Friends,
Thanks to Immihelp Portal for providing the useful information on VISA process and VISA stamping experience. This was my first H-1B stamping experience. I was working on L1 Visa in US since last three years. My employer filed H-1B COS petition and it got approved. But, my I94 for L1 visa already got expired before my COS petition approved. So, USCIS approved petition as consular processing and I had to travel to India for my H1 stamping. I would like to share my positive experience at Mumbai consulate.
8/22 : Bio-metrics appointment
We went on time for Bio-metrics appointment. My wife was with me for her H4 stamping as well. It was completed within 15 minuets.
8/23: Interview Appointment
We reached consulate 15 mins before our appointment time. My US born son was with us. We entered the building. At the entrance, consulate employee came to us and ask us to follow her. We reached directly to the window by skipping long queue. That was the benefit for having infant with us during the interview.
VO asked us the following questions:
First we handed over our passport to him by wishing him "Good Morning Sir"
VO: By looking at our son, he asked is he US citizen?
Us: Yes
VO: Please hand over your approved petition
Me: I handed over I-797 approval notice
VO: What's your job title?
Me: Answered
VO: What's your salary?
Me: Answered
VO: How long since you married?
Us: Answered
VO: Please hand over your marriage certificate
Me: Handed over
After that, he spent some in computer. after few seconds he said, your VISA has been approved. You will receive your passports within 3-5 days.
8/27: Received the stamped passport
Good luck to all of you!!
Thanks to Immihelp Portal for providing the useful information on VISA process and VISA stamping experience. This was my first H-1B stamping experience. I was working on L1 Visa in US since last three years. My employer filed H-1B COS petition and it got approved. But, my I94 for L1 visa already got expired before my COS petition approved. So, USCIS approved petition as consular processing and I had to travel to India for my H1 stamping. I would like to share my positive experience at Mumbai consulate.
8/22 : Bio-metrics appointment
We went on time for Bio-metrics appointment. My wife was with me for her H4 stamping as well. It was completed within 15 minuets.
8/23: Interview Appointment
We reached consulate 15 mins before our appointment time. My US born son was with us. We entered the building. At the entrance, consulate employee came to us and ask us to follow her. We reached directly to the window by skipping long queue. That was the benefit for having infant with us during the interview.
VO asked us the following questions:
First we handed over our passport to him by wishing him "Good Morning Sir"
VO: By looking at our son, he asked is he US citizen?
Us: Yes
VO: Please hand over your approved petition
Me: I handed over I-797 approval notice
VO: What's your job title?
Me: Answered
VO: What's your salary?
Me: Answered
VO: How long since you married?
Us: Answered
VO: Please hand over your marriage certificate
Me: Handed over
After that, he spent some in computer. after few seconds he said, your VISA has been approved. You will receive your passports within 3-5 days.
8/27: Received the stamped passport
Good luck to all of you!!
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H1b 221g at Chennai
Hi, I have attended stamping interview on Sep5th at Chennai consulate .VO asked basic questions like
End client name, Client location, Salary, End client letter, Highest
Quailification. He did not ask for verifying any of documents like i797 , LCA etc. Also I have never been to US and this is my first stamping.
I did not carry end client letter as my employer suggested it's not mandatory.
VO gave blue slip asking for end client letter and to mail the documents to mail Id mentioned id
Mentioned in blue slip.
The last words he said was your Visa is denied under 221g and returned my passports.
My question is 221g is refusal right why did he mention it as denial. Am very much worried on that.
My employer has submitted the documents on Sep9th and received an acknowledgement. Still now my case is under AP. If anyone here with same experience please let me know when will I get mail to submit my passports.
End client name, Client location, Salary, End client letter, Highest
Quailification. He did not ask for verifying any of documents like i797 , LCA etc. Also I have never been to US and this is my first stamping.
I did not carry end client letter as my employer suggested it's not mandatory.
VO gave blue slip asking for end client letter and to mail the documents to mail Id mentioned id
Mentioned in blue slip.
The last words he said was your Visa is denied under 221g and returned my passports.
My question is 221g is refusal right why did he mention it as denial. Am very much worried on that.
My employer has submitted the documents on Sep9th and received an acknowledgement. Still now my case is under AP. If anyone here with same experience please let me know when will I get mail to submit my passports.
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H1B Visa Stamping New Delhi Consulate
Hello,
Thanks to immihelp portal, i had gone through some positive experiences here and those were very beneficial. I wish all of you, get success with your ongoing processes. I would like to share my positive experience at New Delhi Consulate for H1 B stamping (first time).
Biometrics - 09/11/2019
Case Created - 09/12/2019
Visa interview - 09/16/2019
Case Updated - 09/16/2019 --> Administrative Processing
Case Updated - 09/17/2019 --> Issued (3 PM)
Ready for Pick up - 09/18/2019 --> Got a notification mail
VO was a very kind and sweet lady. She asked me following questions:
Handed over my passport with a smile by wishing her "Good Morning"
What is the purpose of your visit?
Is it End Client or Employer?
Employer's work location in US?
Employer's line of business?
Salary Offered?
What is my role/designation?
What is the project/job duties?
Have you been to other work locations outside india?
How long you have been working with your employer?
Asked for the LCA and form I-129.
She checked LCA and form-129 also the supporting letter from my employer and typed something for 20-30 seconds.
Final Question: Do you know your work rights in US?
and then the final words : Congrats! Your visa is approved!!
Few Suggestions:
1. Please be there at US embassy 30-45 minutes prior to your appointment, there will be a little long queue outside the embassy's main gate and they will take the admits in 45 mins slot (If your appointment time is at 09:00 AM, you can join the queue outside the main gate from 08:15 onwards.
2. Please present yourself well, these are general questions more or less the same with every H1b Case (especially for first time H1b, may be different for any extension or f1 to h1), please asnwer them to the point and nothing more than that. If asked for the employer's business or your job duties, you can elaborate it to 2-3 lines with some good and normal technical words about the work you are going to do.
3. They will have all the information regarding your case in their system and it will be just a normal conversation if your documents are good. Just be confident and answer all the questions with a smiling happy face. They listen patiently :)
4. Read all the supporting letters from you employer/client, your role and job duties will also be there, prepare an answer of 2-3 lines using the same documents.
5. Please do not panic if somebody's visa is getting rejected, every case is different, for H1b i believe some backend work has already been completed and that is why we recieved the approval in our cases.
I wish good luck to all of you!!
Thanks to immihelp portal, i had gone through some positive experiences here and those were very beneficial. I wish all of you, get success with your ongoing processes. I would like to share my positive experience at New Delhi Consulate for H1 B stamping (first time).
Biometrics - 09/11/2019
Case Created - 09/12/2019
Visa interview - 09/16/2019
Case Updated - 09/16/2019 --> Administrative Processing
Case Updated - 09/17/2019 --> Issued (3 PM)
Ready for Pick up - 09/18/2019 --> Got a notification mail
VO was a very kind and sweet lady. She asked me following questions:
Handed over my passport with a smile by wishing her "Good Morning"
What is the purpose of your visit?
Is it End Client or Employer?
Employer's work location in US?
Employer's line of business?
Salary Offered?
What is my role/designation?
What is the project/job duties?
Have you been to other work locations outside india?
How long you have been working with your employer?
Asked for the LCA and form I-129.
She checked LCA and form-129 also the supporting letter from my employer and typed something for 20-30 seconds.
Final Question: Do you know your work rights in US?
and then the final words : Congrats! Your visa is approved!!
Few Suggestions:
1. Please be there at US embassy 30-45 minutes prior to your appointment, there will be a little long queue outside the embassy's main gate and they will take the admits in 45 mins slot (If your appointment time is at 09:00 AM, you can join the queue outside the main gate from 08:15 onwards.
2. Please present yourself well, these are general questions more or less the same with every H1b Case (especially for first time H1b, may be different for any extension or f1 to h1), please asnwer them to the point and nothing more than that. If asked for the employer's business or your job duties, you can elaborate it to 2-3 lines with some good and normal technical words about the work you are going to do.
3. They will have all the information regarding your case in their system and it will be just a normal conversation if your documents are good. Just be confident and answer all the questions with a smiling happy face. They listen patiently :)
4. Read all the supporting letters from you employer/client, your role and job duties will also be there, prepare an answer of 2-3 lines using the same documents.
5. Please do not panic if somebody's visa is getting rejected, every case is different, for H1b i believe some backend work has already been completed and that is why we recieved the approval in our cases.
I wish good luck to all of you!!
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221g Chennai
I attend my visa interview In August then I received 221g asking to apply for new h1b and submit renewed i797 along my passport. I submitted my passport along with copy of i797 last Thursday. Case date got updated on Monday. After that no change. Did anyone place the similar issue or can someone please tell me when I can expect some response from the consulate
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H1B VISA Stamping at Ottowa, Canada.
I have attended for my first time H1B (f1 to h1b) stamping interview in Ottawa, Canada us consulate office on last Wednesday. Interview was very simple, and officer said my visa is approved and I can pick up my passport in less than a week. It’s almost 6 business days since I have attended the interview, still did not get any notification regrading my passport pick up.
Little worried, any idea how long is the wait?
Little worried, any idea how long is the wait?
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Interchaged first name and last name in appointment confirmation letter
Hello
I have my visa biometrics on Sep 27th and appointment on 30th Sep 2019 respectively
I have mentioned all the details in the DS-160 form correctly
But i have made a mistake in the profile created i have interchanged my first and last name in my profile
I made the same mistake for my spouse and child's name.
Is there any way to correct the name in the Visa appointment form before Visa interview.
Any inputs will be appreciated.
I have my visa biometrics on Sep 27th and appointment on 30th Sep 2019 respectively
I have mentioned all the details in the DS-160 form correctly
But i have made a mistake in the profile created i have interchanged my first and last name in my profile
I made the same mistake for my spouse and child's name.
Is there any way to correct the name in the Visa appointment form before Visa interview.
Any inputs will be appreciated.
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Dropbox Hyd
Hello,
Following are my events for DropBox in Hyd:
Sept 9: Submitted my documents
Sept 10: Case Status changed to Application Received
Sept 11: Requested for Photos
Sept 13: Submitted my photos
Sept 16: Case Status remains as Application Received; Case updated changed to Sept 16
Sept 17: Case Status still remains as Application Received
I called them to ask if there is something that they need and I haven't heard anything different
Following are my events for DropBox in Hyd:
Sept 9: Submitted my documents
Sept 10: Case Status changed to Application Received
Sept 11: Requested for Photos
Sept 13: Submitted my photos
Sept 16: Case Status remains as Application Received; Case updated changed to Sept 16
Sept 17: Case Status still remains as Application Received
I called them to ask if there is something that they need and I haven't heard anything different
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Chennai Consulate successful Cap Exempt H1B VISA Experience with DV case.
DV Case 2010 Jan.
Left USA to India 2010 Feb.
Applied for H1b Transfer Oct 2018.
got RFE and the approved in Dec 2018.
Stamping:
Bio-metric : Feb 3rd 2019.
VISA Interview : Feb 4th 2019. : Got 221 G form and passports hand it over back.
Feb 11th :Got a letter go for medical check.
Feb12th: attended medical checkup @ appollo,Chennai
July 25th : Got a letter asking to submit passports @ VFS and case changed to admin processing 26th july after submitting passports.
And then changed the case dates multiple times.
Sep 5th : Got a letter asking to submit flight i ternary along with tickets.
Sep 10th: Submitted the flight tickets @ VFS chennai.
Sep 11th : Case status date Changed again Admin processing
Sep 13th : Case status date changed and again admin processing
Sep 16th Morning: Case status changed to Issued.
Sep 17th Morning 11 Am go the passports with stamping through blue dart .
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