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Nick Name:
jj
Interview Date:
11/06/2015
Embassy/Consulate:
Germany : Berlin
Visa Center:
Costa Rica : Alajuela
Document Submission Date:
--
Passport Collected:
Yes
Date Added:
{{'2018-12-14 06:36:51.0' | formatDate}} EDT
Last Updated:
{{'2019-01-06 13:54:05.0' | formatDate}} EDT
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Nick Name:
NR_221g_Frustration
Interview Date:
09/17/2018
Embassy/Consulate:
India : Mumbai
Visa Center:
India : Pune
Document Submission Date:
09/21/2018
Passport Collected:
No
Notes:
Came to India on 4th Sep'18 for vacation. It was 2nd H1 Visa stamping.
6th Sep : Passport submitted for dropbox
14th Sep : Received passport with green sleep asking to attend interview
17th Sep : Attended interview in Mumbai with my wife. Got 221g yellow slip. Passport returned.
21st Sep : Sent documents via email - Client letter and SOW
Its been more than 60 days, no updates. Last updated date still shows as 17th Sep and status is Administrative Processing.
Called the helpline and even sent mail to support team. Standard reply is you need to wait. Its really frustrating.
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5 Dec : Attorney contacted embassy
11 Dec : Client received email
14 Sep : Client responded
18 Dec : Received email to submit passport
27 Dec : Got stamped passport
31 Dec : Traveled back to US
This 100 days journey was really frustrating but this forum helped me to calm. Just be patient, you all will get it.
Good Luck
Date Added:
{{'2018-11-22 02:28:24.0' | formatDate}} EDT
Last Updated:
{{'2019-01-05 08:18:42.0' | formatDate}} EDT
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Nick Name:
sjayaku
Interview Date:
12/31/2019
Embassy/Consulate:
India : Chennai
Visa Center:
India : Chennai
Document Submission Date:
--
Passport Collected:
Yes
Notes:
I work for a top MNC (fte) and came for F1 to H1 stamp. Already in H1 status from Oct 2018 and before that was on F1-OPT. VO asked general questions like pay, highest education, is FTE etc. At the end kept the pass port but gave the blue slip with admin processing ticked. Also told should not take long.
12/31 - Attended interview
1/1 - Holiday
1/2 - Admin Processing/ Last update date: 12/31
1/3 - Admin Processing/ Last update date: 1/3
1/4:- Issued
Date Added:
{{'2019-01-03 23:15:36.0' | formatDate}} EDT
Last Updated:
{{'2019-01-03 23:26:09.0' | formatDate}} EDT
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Nick Name:
8ER8
Interview Date:
11/30/2018
Embassy/Consulate:
India : Chennai
Visa Center:
India : Chennai
Document Submission Date:
12/08/2018
Passport Collected:
Yes
Date Added:
{{'2019-01-02 21:47:09.0' | formatDate}} EDT
Last Updated:
{{'2019-01-02 21:52:56.0' | formatDate}} EDT
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Nick Name:
221g h1b stamping
Interview Date:
11/29/2018
Embassy/Consulate:
India : Mumbai
Visa Center:
India : Mumbai
Document Submission Date:
--
Passport Collected:
No
Notes:
I had my 2nd H1b visa stamping interview today. Last one expired more than year ago. I am still with the same employer and not have I-140 approved.
The visa officer asked basic questions and was about to issue visa but suddenly started frowning and typing fast on her computer. She asked me what I do again and what kind of products we make. My company makes oil and gas equipment.
She gave me blue slip and said to email all documents. The documents requested doesnt make sense since I would never have it like invitation, publication, research, funding.. Only thing from the list applicable to me is resume and detailed description of work.
anyone else had similar experience?
Timeline:
Interview Nov 29
Docs submission Nov 30
Approval email received Dec 20
Passport Submitted Dec 21
Passport received Dec 27
Date Added:
{{'2018-11-29 15:50:06.0' | formatDate}} EDT
Last Updated:
{{'2019-01-02 15:45:10.0' | formatDate}} EDT
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Nick Name:
221g h1b stamping
Interview Date:
11/29/2018
Embassy/Consulate:
India : Mumbai
Visa Center:
India : Mumbai
Document Submission Date:
--
Passport Collected:
No
Notes:
I had my 2nd H1b visa stamping interview today. Last one expired more than year ago. I am still with the same employer and not have I-140 approved.
The visa officer asked basic questions and was about to issue visa but suddenly started frowning and typing fast on her computer. She asked me what I do again and what kind of products we make. My company makes oil and gas equipment.
She gave me blue slip and said to email all documents. The documents requested doesnt make sense since I would never have it like invitation, publication, research, funding.. Only thing from the list applicable to me is resume and detailed description of work.
anyone else had similar experience?
Timeline:
Interview Nov 29
Docs submission Nov 30
Approval email received Dec 20
Passport Submitted Dec 21
Passport received Dec 27
Date Added:
{{'2018-11-29 15:52:55.0' | formatDate}} EDT
Last Updated:
{{'2019-01-02 15:41:40.0' | formatDate}} EDT
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Nick Name:
221g
Interview Date:
11/05/2018
Embassy/Consulate:
Australia : Sydney
Visa Center:
Australia:Sydney
Document Submission Date:
--
Passport Collected:
Yes
Notes:
I went for interview at US consulate-Sydney for my H1B extension.
Interviewer asked me normal questions and handed Greenslip with "Admin processing" checkbox selected.
How many hours do you work per week?
What's your masters degree field?
Have you read the US employee rights manual ?
Interviewer retained my passport and Employer letter(No docs requested).
When I asked interviewer "How long does it take", his reply was I don't know.
It has been 59 days and there is no status update.
I emailed consulate requesting info but it has been more than 6 working days but no response yet.
This wait time is really painful. I have been working with the same employer and client from past 3 years.
Should anything else has to be done from my side? Any suggestions would be helpful. Thank you !!
Date Added:
{{'2019-01-02 08:56:27.0' | formatDate}} EDT
Last Updated:
{{'2019-01-02 08:58:31.0' | formatDate}} EDT
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Nick Name:
F1 -> H1 - 221g Blue Slip
Interview Date:
11/29/2018
Embassy/Consulate:
India : Chennai
Visa Center:
India : Chennai
Document Submission Date:
--
Passport Collected:
Yes
Notes:
Interview Started with very basic questions.
- Who's your petitioner ?
- What is this company about ?
- How long you have been working for this company ?
- Do you have a client ?
- Do you have I-129 petition document copy ?
- Do you have client letter ?
- Whats your Salary ?
- Whats your Highest qualification ?
- Where you on OPT ?
Handed Over Yellow Slip.. Waited for 50 Minutes.
Called by Same VO Officer again..
Returned passport with Blue Slip.. Saying your case need Administrative processing it might take weeks or even more we will email you.
Case Update:
3 - Dec: Client has received an email from consulate to verify my employment with additional questions. Client Responded on the same day.
14 - Dec: Got an email from consulate to submit the passport.
17 - Dec: Submitted the Passport.
21 - Dec: Received Passport.
Date Added:
{{'2018-11-30 20:33:32.0' | formatDate}} EDT
Last Updated:
{{'2019-01-02 07:11:23.0' | formatDate}} EDT
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Nick Name:
First221g
Interview Date:
12/27/2018
Embassy/Consulate:
India : Chennai
Visa Center:
India : Chennai
Document Submission Date:
--
Passport Collected:
Yes
Notes:
Previously on F1 for 6.5 years (MS+PhD). Working in chemical engineering related field since April. Was previously employed on OPT till Oct when change of status was approved. Questions asked were simple and straight forward. VO handed me 221g blue slip and kept my passport.
I was told that I don't have to submit any docs. Surprised to get 221g, since I have never had issues before, but here I am. Also, during the interview the VO only asked to see my passport.
Update :
31 Dec : Status updated to Issued
2 Jan : Passport delivered
Date Added:
{{'2018-12-28 04:48:37.0' | formatDate}} EDT
Last Updated:
{{'2019-01-02 04:13:34.0' | formatDate}} EDT
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Nick Name:
221gchennai
Interview Date:
12/20/2018
Embassy/Consulate:
India : Chennai
Visa Center:
India : Chennai
Document Submission Date:
12/20/2018
Passport Collected:
Yes
Notes:
VO asked about my salary, worksite and employer. I work as a FTE with the employer directly. He then asked me about my highest levl of education, I told that I have my master in CS.. He then gave me a 221g blue slip with a case number and told that it will take 1 or 2 weeks for the process.
Update 1: 12/26 - case Updated
Update 2: 12/27 - Issued
Date Added:
{{'2018-12-23 06:17:33.0' | formatDate}} EDT
Last Updated:
{{'2018-12-28 23:10:32.0' | formatDate}} EDT
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| Posted by | Comments | Status | Status Date | Citizenship Country | Visa Type | Interview Date | Embassy/Consulate | Visa Center | Slip Color | Document Submission Date | Passport Collected | Date Added | Last Updated | Notes | Tracker Actions |
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| kumar_iitm | 7 Comments | Pending | 11/20/2018 | Ghana | A | 11/06/2015 | Germany : Berlin | Costa Rica : Alajuela | Blue | -- | Yes | {{'2018-12-14 06:36:51.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2019-01-06 13:54:05.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | -- | |
| NR_221g_Frustration | 9 Comments | Approved | 12/27/2018 | India | H1 | 09/17/2018 | India : Mumbai | India : Pune | Yellow | 09/21/2018 | No | {{'2018-11-22 02:28:24.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2019-01-05 08:18:42.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | Came to India on 4th Sep'18 for vacation. It was 2nd H1...more | |
| sjayaku | 0 Comments | Approved | 01/04/2019 | India | H1 | 12/31/2019 | India : Chennai | India : Chennai | Blue | -- | Yes | {{'2019-01-03 23:15:36.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2019-01-03 23:26:09.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | I work for a top MNC (fte) and came for F1 to H1 stamp....more | |
| Prsv | 0 Comments | Pending | -- | India | L1 | 11/30/2018 | India : Chennai | India : Chennai | Blue | 12/08/2018 | Yes | {{'2019-01-02 21:47:09.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2019-01-02 21:52:56.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | -- | |
| AJR | 44 Comments | Approved | 12/27/2018 | India | H1 | 11/29/2018 | India : Mumbai | India : Mumbai | Blue | -- | No | {{'2018-11-29 15:50:06.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2019-01-02 15:45:10.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | I had my 2nd H1b visa stamping interview today. Last on...more | |
| AJR | 11 Comments | Approved | 12/27/2018 | India | H1 | 11/29/2018 | India : Mumbai | India : Mumbai | Blue | -- | No | {{'2018-11-29 15:52:55.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2019-01-02 15:41:40.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | I had my 2nd H1b visa stamping interview today. Last on...more | |
| greenslip | 0 Comments | Pending | 11/05/2018 | India | H1 | 11/05/2018 | Australia : Sydney | Australia:Sydney | Green | -- | Yes | {{'2019-01-02 08:56:27.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2019-01-02 08:58:31.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | I went for interview at US consulate-Sydney for my H1B ...more | |
| sk3493 | 8 Comments | Approved | 12/19/2018 | India | H1 | 11/29/2018 | India : Chennai | India : Chennai | Blue | -- | Yes | {{'2018-11-30 20:33:32.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2019-01-02 07:11:23.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | Interview Started with very basic questions. - Who's...more | |
| oilandgas | 2 Comments | Approved | 12/31/2019 | India | H1 | 12/27/2018 | India : Chennai | India : Chennai | Blue | -- | Yes | {{'2018-12-28 04:48:37.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2019-01-02 04:13:34.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | Previously on F1 for 6.5 years (MS+PhD). Working in che...more | |
| vinoabc | 5 Comments | Approved | 12/27/2018 | India | H1 | 12/20/2018 | India : Chennai | India : Chennai | Blue | 12/20/2018 | Yes | {{'2018-12-23 06:17:33.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2018-12-28 23:10:32.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | VO asked about my salary, worksite and employer. I work...more |
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