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Nick Name:
RK_CH
Interview Date:
12/04/2018
Embassy/Consulate:
India : Chennai
Visa Center:
India : Chennai
Document Submission Date:
12/04/2018
Passport Collected:
Yes
Notes:
F1- 2011 - Graduated Dec 2012
H1b status from 2015.
First time H1b stamping after COS from F1-H1B
Dec 3rd Biometric
Dec 4th Interview:
VO: Pass me your passport and I797
VO: Working at employers location or Client ?
Me: Client
VO: Do you have client letter
Me: Gave the letter
VO: Asked about my Graduation Date and OPT status time frame
ME: Explained the same with OPT duration and details
VO: Gave 221g blue form with admin processing checkbox and said it should clear in 1 week and kept the passport
Me: Is there any chance it will be delayed ?
VO: He said it should not take more than 2 weeks
I work on EC model with Fannie Mae
Dec 4th - Interview and passport retained by VO
Dec10th - Status Updated but still in AP
Dec 11th - Issued
Date Added:
{{'2018-12-11 02:31:53.0' | formatDate}} EDT
Last Updated:
{{'2018-12-11 05:23:44.0' | formatDate}} EDT
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Nick Name:
ask
Interview Date:
09/05/2018
Embassy/Consulate:
India : Chennai
Visa Center:
India : Chennai
Document Submission Date:
--
Passport Collected:
No
Notes:
09/05/18 - Attended Visa interview in Chennai Consulate
Following questions were asked.
1. Your place of employment
2. Client name
3. Salary
4. Family Details
5. Previous visa denial reason
Collected my client letters and asked me to wait
Then called again in another counter and asked for other documents.. made me wait for 30 more mins
Then again called and asked me to write my employment details in a white paper (my previous employment history, salary, joining date etc) and got it signed. Then handed over blue slip saying additional processing is required and nothing needs to be done from my end. Gave back my passport.
09/13 - Client received email and replied back on the same day
Update - 11/29 - FINALLY Got email today at 9.10 AM from [email protected] to submit my passport today..
11/30 - Passport Submitted to Chennai VAC
12/03 - Case status date got updated
12/07 - Issued
12/10 - Received Passport with visa (Took nearly 3 months) - PLZ STAY POSITIVE, everyone will get it
Date Added:
{{'2018-09-11 01:07:44.0' | formatDate}} EDT
Last Updated:
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Nick Name:
Enjoy Destiny
Interview Date:
09/06/2018
Embassy/Consulate:
India : Mumbai
Visa Center:
India : Pune
Document Submission Date:
10/09/2018
Passport Collected:
Yes
Notes:
6-Sep- Interview Done at Mumbai Consulate, VO asked for I-197 and generic question pertaining to L1A while continuously typing, Then went inside and came and ask 1 more question and then came back and ask 2 more questions and then. Handed over Yellow slip and with all ticked items from petitioner and told send this on following mail id,Was amused as some of the items were there with me already in hand but no point arguing hence came back enjoying the destiny
9- Oct-18- Submitted all the documents, it was more than 5MB limit hence submitted via 2 different mails.
1-Nov- 18- Client was contacted asking them to confirm on letter
10-Nov-18- Client replied to USCIS.
27-Nov-18- Received a mail from Embassy asking to Submit Passport and other documents
28-Nov 18- Submitted Passport at VFS Collection Center
29-Nov-18- Status changed for first time from Initial status
30-Nov-18 Status changed to issued
3-Dec-18 , Checked on USTravel docs,Your passport is ready for Pickup
4-Dec- Passport Picked
Date Added:
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Last Updated:
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Nick Name:
whyme
Interview Date:
11/23/2018
Embassy/Consulate:
India : Chennai
Visa Center:
India : Chennai
Document Submission Date:
11/13/2018
Passport Collected:
Yes
Notes:
13-Nov: H1 and H4 submitted via Dropbox at chennai
20-Nov: H1 received the passport with the visa. H4 received 221g blue, asking to appear for an interview with Proof of extension. H4 CEAC status showing 'AP'. Last updated date as 16-Nov-2018
23-Nov: H4 appeared for interview. Asked if stayed illegally in the US. Returned 221g and kept the passport, stating needs AP
04-Dec: CEAC date updated but status as 'AP'. Update happened around 11-12noon.
07-Dec: CEAC date updated and status changed to Issued. Update happened around 11-12 noon IST.
07-Dec: Passport status showing 'currently processed for delivery'
Date Added:
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Last Updated:
{{'2018-12-07 11:32:28.0' | formatDate}} EDT
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Nick Name:
221(G) Pink Slip
Interview Date:
10/23/2018
Embassy/Consulate:
India : Chennai
Visa Center:
India : Chennai
Document Submission Date:
10/25/2018
Passport Collected:
Yes
Notes:
I was in my F1 came to India to get my visa stamped. I assume that I was given pink slip because my company falls under TAL. Normally how long does it take to process ?
Status Updated on 12/06/2018 Still in AP
Issued on 12/07/2018
Date Added:
{{'2018-11-16 08:32:41.0' | formatDate}} EDT
Last Updated:
{{'2018-12-07 06:21:52.0' | formatDate}} EDT
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Nick Name:
nodeGeek
Interview Date:
11/29/2018
Embassy/Consulate:
India : Chennai
Visa Center:
India : Chennai
Document Submission Date:
--
Passport Collected:
No
Notes:
29th Nov: Visa interview for F1-H1B change of status. (FTE). Issued blue slip after interview. Just normal questions. Nothing fancy. No documents asked. Passport retained.
3rd Dec: Last updated timestamp - status still shows Administrative Processing
7th Dec: Issued
Date Added:
{{'2018-12-07 05:11:33.0' | formatDate}} EDT
Last Updated:
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Nick Name:
nov_29_sb
Interview Date:
11/29/2018
Embassy/Consulate:
India : Chennai
Visa Center:
India : Chennai
Document Submission Date:
--
Passport Collected:
Yes
Notes:
Working as an FTE. Came here for change of status from F1 to H1B. VO asked me who the petitioner was, my salary and my highest qualification and my grad school and started writing the case # on the blue slip even before asking who the petitioner was. He told me that my application requires administrative processing and that it was very common and I shouldn't worry. He asked me to wait for 1-2 weeks for it to clear and to keep checking the case status. When I mentioned that I had a return flight booked for Dec 13th, he said hopefully I should know it in a week. On prodding further as to why it might have gone into administrative processing, he said it is common among returning students, could be some SEVIS ID misrepresentation or could be something else. Didn't provide a definitive answer. Didn't ask for any further documents and retained my passport pasting a yellow sticky note on it.
Case Created: 27-Nov-2018
Case Updated: 29-Nov-2018
Case Updated: 06-Dec-2018
Issued: 07-Dec-2018
Date Added:
{{'2018-12-05 05:04:21.0' | formatDate}} EDT
Last Updated:
{{'2018-12-07 01:43:25.0' | formatDate}} EDT
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Nick Name:
rry
Interview Date:
12/03/2018
Embassy/Consulate:
India : Mumbai
Visa Center:
India : Mumbai
Document Submission Date:
11/23/2018
Passport Collected:
Yes
Notes:
VO approved visa but status is showing as Administrative Processing on visa application tracker
Date Added:
{{'2018-12-06 08:00:55.0' | formatDate}} EDT
Last Updated:
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Nick Name:
KG
Interview Date:
12/05/2018
Embassy/Consulate:
India : Hyderabad
Visa Center:
India : Hyderabad
Document Submission Date:
--
Passport Collected:
--
Notes:
I have attended my H1B interview on Dec 05 at Hyderabad Consulate. VO asked few generic questions about my time with employer and Masters degree and university. Then issued a 221G white slip with option "You will receive further instructions at the email you provided in your application......" checked. He took my passport.
I am currently waiting to see update on the CEACstattracker page.
If anyone of you are in a similar situation do let me know and if approved let me know the time taken.
Thank you in advance.
Date Added:
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Last Updated:
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Nick Name:
Neo
Interview Date:
08/21/2018
Embassy/Consulate:
India : Mumbai
Visa Center:
India : Mumbai
Document Submission Date:
08/23/2018
Passport Collected:
Yes
Notes:
I had the interview on aug 21st, got the green slip, submitted docs within 2 days, still waiting for approval. VO only asked if I had a degree in chem engg. and gave me the green slip. its been close to 12 weeks now. Is this kind of delay normal? Should I be taking any steps? or just wait?
This is second renewal. Green slip had exact same questions as that asked last time. Answered exactly the same response as nothing has changed. Still they are taking so long to review. Its been 12 weeks now from the date of interview.
Nov 8 attorney sent an email to US consulate to check the status. Online status showing admin processing
Nov 28 consulate replies to attorney saying applicant was sent an email to submit passport on nov 8. Online status still unchanged
Never received any email or sms to submit passport
Nov 29 submitted passport
Nov 30 - status date updated but still showing admin processing
Dec 3 - status changed to issued.Finally collected stamped passport.
Ask if needed to submit pp
Date Added:
{{'2018-11-09 08:51:57.0' | formatDate}} EDT
Last Updated:
{{'2018-12-05 19:20:06.0' | 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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| rk_ch | 0 Comments | Approved | 12/11/2018 | India | H1 | 12/04/2018 | India : Chennai | India : Chennai | Blue | 12/04/2018 | Yes | {{'2018-12-11 02:31:53.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2018-12-11 05:23:44.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | F1- 2011 - Graduated Dec 2012 H1b status from 2015. ...more | |
| ask86 | 6 Comments | Approved | 12/07/2018 | India | H1 | 09/05/2018 | India : Chennai | India : Chennai | Blue | -- | No | {{'2018-09-11 01:07:44.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2018-12-11 00:00:44.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | 09/05/18 - Attended Visa interview in Chennai Consulat...more | |
| pendingsam221 | 3 Comments | Approved | 12/04/2018 | India | L1 | 09/06/2018 | India : Mumbai | India : Pune | Yellow | 10/09/2018 | Yes | {{'2018-12-08 09:46:06.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2018-12-08 09:46:06.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | 6-Sep- Interview Done at Mumbai Consulate, VO asked fo...more | |
| why221g | 0 Comments | Approved | 12/07/2018 | India | H4 | 11/23/2018 | India : Chennai | India : Chennai | Blue | 11/13/2018 | Yes | {{'2018-12-07 11:32:28.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2018-12-07 11:32:28.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | 13-Nov: H1 and H4 submitted via Dropbox at chennai 20-...more | |
| F12H1B2018 | 1 Comments | Approved | 12/07/2018 | India | H1 | 10/23/2018 | India : Chennai | India : Chennai | Pink | 10/25/2018 | Yes | {{'2018-11-16 08:32:41.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2018-12-07 06:21:52.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | I was in my F1 came to India to get my visa stamped. I...more | |
| nodegeek | 0 Comments | Approved | 12/07/2018 | India | H1 | 11/29/2018 | India : Chennai | India : Chennai | Blue | -- | No | {{'2018-12-07 05:11:33.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2018-12-07 05:11:33.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | 29th Nov: Visa interview for F1-H1B change of status. (...more | |
| sbrb1118 | 14 Comments | Approved | 12/07/2018 | India | H1 | 11/29/2018 | India : Chennai | India : Chennai | Blue | -- | Yes | {{'2018-12-05 05:04:21.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2018-12-07 01:43:25.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | Working as an FTE. Came here for change of status from ...more | |
| unscathe | 4 Comments | Pending | 12/03/2018 | India | H1 | 12/03/2018 | India : Mumbai | India : Mumbai | Green | 11/23/2018 | Yes | {{'2018-12-06 08:00:55.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2018-12-06 08:00:55.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | VO approved visa but status is showing as Administrativ...more | |
| [email protected] | 5 Comments | -- | India | H1 | 12/05/2018 | India : Hyderabad | India : Hyderabad | White | -- | -- | {{'2018-12-06 01:45:39.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2018-12-06 01:45:39.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | I have attended my H1B interview on Dec 05 at Hyderabad...more | ||
| 221g_neo | 10 Comments | Approved | 12/03/2018 | India | H1 | 08/21/2018 | India : Mumbai | India : Mumbai | Green | 08/23/2018 | Yes | {{'2018-11-09 08:51:57.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2018-12-05 19:20:06.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | I had the interview on aug 21st, got the green slip, su...more |
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