Hello,
Experiences posted in this site helped me a lot from getting tensed or not to stay in suspense. let me post me experience also.
-This is my 4th time visa extension
-2nd one from the same employer (Major US based HealthCare company) - full-time
- Submitted documents in Drop Box : 24th Oct, 2019
- Case status updated in
https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx: 25th Oct, 2019
- Status updated as ADMIN PROCESSING : 29th Oct, 2019
- Got a text message on my phone from Blue dart courier with status Passport dispatched: 29th Oct, 2019
-Received passport in hand: 29th Oct, 2019 (I thought my visa is stamped). But, there was a printed page along with my passport 2nd OPTION ticked. Which says I need to attend for a consulate interview
- Attended consulate interview on: 31st Oct, 2019
questions:
1. how long are you working for this employer
2. do you know your rights in the US as Non-immigrant visa holder
3. have your visa ever denied
answer: Yes in 2010. Officer did not disclose the reasons
VO: we need more time to process your application. I am keeping your passport. It might take up to a week.
Status updated to CEAC site on same day: ADMIN PROCESS
Status changed to ISSUED on: 4th Nov, 2019