H1B, H4 Visa

Hi,

Appeared for visa interview on May 22 (Delhi) and questions asked were :

1. What was the reason your H1B extension got rejected ?
   Ans: I did'nt knew the reason as companies normally doesnt pass that info.
2. Asked for Client Letter
3. Client Details
4. Role and job description

Post interview issued blue slip and gave back the passport to me. Additional documents to be provided were:
1. Extension Denial reason
2. Client Letter (used while filing)
3. Complete petition for H1 and H4 all

I think I got 221G issued for not knowing my denial reason. We sent requested documents on May 31, and ever waiting since then. After 2 month or so, got email asking Updated Client Letter (latest), which we provided in August. And again the wait continues.

On October 16th first time the Case Last updated date changed, and then again on Oct 22. Apart from this no updates, and the wait continues.
One observation from the various forums I have is, mainly these prolonged cases are for the interviews held at Delhi. Don't know if I would have appeared for the Mumbai, things would have been better.

Regards
Rajeev

I am a FTE working for a decently sized American company. Submitted my docs on Sept 30th at New Delhi VFS center for stamping. My previous H1B stamping was with same employer. Below is my timeline

Sept 30 submitted docs for dropbox
Oct 4th got passport back with white slip asking to appear for fingerprint and interview

Oct 9th appeared for interview at New Delhi embassy. VO asked basic questions like role, if you did masters from US, which University and when did you graduate. VO said your visa is approved. She did not give any slip, did not ask for any documents and did not say that my case needs admin processing. Just told that when my visa is ready, I will get a SMS.

Oct 16: "Case last updated" date changed but still in AP

Oct 22: "Case last updated" date changed but still in AP

Still waiting..Anyone else in the same boat?

Hi All.

I went for my H1B stamping today at mumbai consulate today. Took around 30 min to complete all the process since i have a 3 year old kid. The VO lady was very nice and smiling and asking questions.

Questions:

1) Have you been on H1 earlier.
2) How long on H1 and L1.
3) What is role
4) Salary
5) What is your project name and your role in it
6) Name of client ( asked for client letter)

To my wife:
1) Was your child born in india
3) How long you are married

She said visa is approved and handed over the H1 Visa worker rights slip for ref.

My best wishes for everyone in this journey. Special thanks to thsi forum and all thoese who shared there feedback. Did helped me a lot prepare .
 

Today(10/24) i had attended interview in Chennai consulate along with family. Everything was smooth. Since i went with kid completed everything in 20 minutes.

Previously i worked on L1B Visa but this is my first H1B. VO asked some basic questions.

1.Looking at my daughter, VO asked is she US citizen? ( As i have given only 2 passports to her)
2.Is this your fresh H1B?
3.Previous you had L1B right is it with same company?
4.Can you give details about your responsibilities ?
5.Who is your client?
6.Did you work with same client on L1B?
7.Work location?
8. What's your salary ?

To my spouse,

1. Earlier you have been on L2 right ?
2. Whats your marriage data?

After providing appropriate answers. She was typing something in the system for a minute and said the GOLDEN WORDS.. Your visa approved and you can collect same from OFC office once its ready. We said Thank you and left from there with full of happiness :).

Thanks to Immihelp portal and also the people who are posting their experience here. Wishing you good luck for everyone..

I was 6 years in USA F1 >H1
F1–> MS in CS (completed) worked for 3 years in OPT.
As my h1 did not pick up I have opted second master with CPT
After completion 5 months in CPT I got my H1B approved for 4 months then I have applied for extension ...till 200 days I did not get any update from USCIS I have upgraded to premium processing then I got RFE ...I crossed 240 days so I have stopped working for 15 Days Luckily got approval for 2 years.

10/17/2019:Interview went well but they to make sure my F1 OPT dates were correct
10/17/2019:submitted the documents
10/22/2019:Got mail from consulate to submit passport.
10/23/2019: Submitted the passport
10/24/2919: Case was updated

Submitted my documents for dropbox and got 221g to attend interview with client letter and other supporting documents. Attended the interview today (Oct 24) and got 221g again for further Administrative processing and passport returned to me. VO said no documents or actions needed from my side just wait and keep cheking your case status.

Anyone faced this issue and what was your experience? Please help

Hello Guys,

I went for my H1B Renewal Stamping on Oct 23rd in Hyderabad India and i work as a FTE for a good size American Org. VO asked simple questions like

Who is my Employer, How long i am working for them, Salary, Number of Clients, Number of employees and said they will have to do further Admin Processing and returned my Passport with a White 221g slip and asked me to submit below documents in an email and wait for their Admin Processing

Full Petition
W2 Copies
Contract with Proj Description

Did anyone go through this phase ? When USCIS has already approved my H1B quite recently for 3 years, they are again asking for my Petition and stuff. Not sure how its co-related.

Appreciate your inputs guys.

Thanks.

I gave my interview on 10th October. VO asked few questions and issued me white slip and told they have to do administrative processing before issuing me VISA. VO didn't ask for any documents. I was checking my status online and below are the updates
Case created:09-Oct-2019
Case updated:10-Oct-2019(Refused)
Case updated:16-Oct-2019(Administrative processing)
Case updated:17-Oct-2019(Issued)

Questions asked:
Which company do you work?
What is your pay?
What are your responsibilities?
Which university did you do your masters?

Hello All,

My employer filed new petition for H1-B (got selected in lottery) with client A but i have received an RFE....now my employer has changed from Client A to Client B and all the documents are submitted once again.

Just wanted to know whether there is a hurdle in getting petition approved if the employer have change the client on run time.

Regards,
Harsh

Hi All,

I'm new this site, sorry if i'm posting this in wrong place.I found this thread very active so posting here.
I'm currently on F1-CPT(second masters), my H1B petition is approved under consular processing (no I94) with my employer, now i need to go to my home country to activate my H1B status. But now my client offered me a full time job and ready to transfer my H1B (they do not know about my current status).
So Can i transfer to that company with my current approved petition without I94?

Please help if you have info on this.

Thanks