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Nick Name:
221g in Hyderabad
Interview Date:
09/11/2017
Embassy/Consulate:
India : Hyderabad
Visa Center:
India : Hyderabad
Document Submission Date:
04/02/2018
Passport Collected:
Yes
Notes:
I've dropped my H1B documents through drop box on 5th Sep 2017 and got a call from consulate to attend interview on 11th Sep 2017. VO asked some basic questions and took copy of client letter and some other documents at that time, issued 221g White slip. My 6th year H1B petition expired on Oct 21st 2017.I've applied for B1 visa in Dec 2017 and they rejected my B1 visa due to H1B visa still on admin processing.
Client verification completed in the mean time so I've escalated my H1B visa status. On 21st Dec 2017 i got mail from HYD CEC to submit scanned valid I 797 copy for further processing of my H1B. After few days my I140 approved and applied H1B extension using approved I140. My H1b extn approved in March and got validity up to Jan 3rd 2021.
On 2nd April 2018, i've sent scanned I797 copy to HYD CEC and waiting for reply from them.
Apr 13 2018 - passport submitted
Apr 23 2018 - Issued and passport collected
Date Added:
{{'2018-04-04 09:48:02.0' | formatDate}} EDT
Last Updated:
{{'2018-04-27 04:49:40.0' | formatDate}} EDT
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Nick Name:
me4_221g
Interview Date:
03/26/2018
Embassy/Consulate:
India : Chennai
Visa Center:
India : Chennai
Document Submission Date:
--
Passport Collected:
Yes
Notes:
March 23: Biometrics
March 26: Attended interview along with my husband.
VO gave us a single blue 221g form and collected both our passports and my resume.
My husband's visa got issued in next two days and mine is still in administrative processing
This is the second time I am getting 221g. Previously was in H1B when I got 221g in 2014.
I have done my PhD in chem engg.
Apr 26: Case got updated but was still in administrative processing
Apr 26: Status changed to ISSUED
Date Added:
{{'2018-04-20 07:59:15.0' | formatDate}} EDT
Last Updated:
{{'2018-04-27 04:26:55.0' | formatDate}} EDT
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Nick Name:
Aa111
Interview Date:
03/19/2018
Embassy/Consulate:
India : New Delhi
Visa Center:
India : Delhi
Document Submission Date:
03/19/2018
Passport Collected:
No
Notes:
3/19/18 - visa interview
3/19/18 - documents submitted
4/20/18 - received email to submit passport but no update on CEAC website. Last update 3/19/18.
4/26/18 - first update on CEAC, still Ap
4/27/18 - Issued
Waiting for passport collection. This website helped a lot since there is no way to get an update from embassy. I could read other cases here and get an idea on time frame. Good luck to all waiting, keep patience. If the documentation is correct then don't worry and spend good time with family.
Date Added:
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Last Updated:
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Nick Name:
GodPleaseHelpMe
Interview Date:
03/20/2018
Embassy/Consulate:
India : Chennai
Visa Center:
India : Chennai
Document Submission Date:
--
Passport Collected:
No
Notes:
03/20/2018 : Visa Interview - VO asked basic questions, then asked me to share all supporting document, I am given an yellow slip and asked to wait. After an hour same VO called me to the window and told me "your application requires more time for verification" handing over 221g blue slip, passport and all supporting documents. Also mentioned it may take 2-3 weeks time to complete this process.
03/22/2018 : Client HR received a query regarding this.
03/23/2018 : Client HR responded to the query
04/23/2018 : Got an email from Chennai H&L on 4/23 11 AM to submit the passport for further processing.
04/24/2018 : Submitted passport at VFS. Passport status changed to "The current status of your passport is In Transit To Post."
04/26/2018 : Last update date in CEA changed to 26-Apr-2018
04/27/2018 : CEA status changed to ISSUED
Date Added:
{{'2018-04-03 01:19:24.0' | formatDate}} EDT
Last Updated:
{{'2018-04-27 01:54:00.0' | formatDate}} EDT
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Nick Name:
KrisVK
Interview Date:
03/21/2018
Embassy/Consulate:
India : Hyderabad
Visa Center:
India : Hyderabad
Document Submission Date:
03/31/2018
Passport Collected:
No
Notes:
3/21: Attended visa interview at Hyderabad consulate. VO asked few basic questions and issued a 221G white slip.
3/21: Received an email to submit resume, letter from employer and questionnaire.
3/31: Submitted all the required documents.
4/24/2018: No updates yet.
4/26/2018: Received email at 11.30 AM to submit passport at VFS. Submitted passport at VFS.
Date Added:
{{'2018-04-24 08:24:41.0' | formatDate}} EDT
Last Updated:
{{'2018-04-26 22:18:04.0' | formatDate}} EDT
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Nick Name:
L1A_221G_CANADA
Interview Date:
04/23/2018
Embassy/Consulate:
Canada : Calgary
Visa Center:
Canada
Document Submission Date:
--
Passport Collected:
No
Date Added:
{{'2018-04-26 22:11:56.0' | formatDate}} EDT
Last Updated:
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Nick Name:
221 (G) First H1B
Interview Date:
04/06/2018
Embassy/Consulate:
India : Mumbai
Visa Center:
India : Mumbai
Document Submission Date:
04/06/2018
Passport Collected:
No
Notes:
This is my first H1B. I appeared for interview on 6th April 2018 at Mumbai US consulate. I was previously on F1 Student visa and OPT.
After the interview VO returned the passport with Yellow slip asking for 2 years of Employer Tax documents and my role and duties in the In house project. I emailed the documents the same day. No response till date except for the document received automated acknowledgment. Its been 3 weeks now.
I have been tracking CEAC site since then but no updates until now it still shows Administrative Processing.
Earlier on US Travel docs when I logged in I saw message as 'Your passport is still with embassy'
Now it has changed to Document Delivery Information with no info.
Pasport Status shows "There is no status update available for the passport number submitted".
However, I feel these status on US Travel Docs is not relevant when the passport has not been collected.
Please let me know if anyone in similar situation. It is really worrying.
Date Added:
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Nick Name:
Ado
Interview Date:
03/08/2018
Embassy/Consulate:
India : Chennai
Visa Center:
India : Chennai
Document Submission Date:
03/08/2018
Passport Collected:
No
Notes:
VO checked all documents and issue 221(g) blue slip.
MARCH-07-2018 : OFC
MARCH-08-2018 : Interview (221g blue slip given by VO)
MARCH-15-2018 : Client get verification email/call.
MARCH-15-2018 (APPRX) : Passport status "There is no status update available for the passport number submitted" (I checked it today March-23)
APRIL-18-2018 : Got an email from ChennaiHL to submit the passport. Got an email around 4:50 PM IST. CEAC VISA STATUS website last update date changed to "APRIL-18-2018".
APRIL-19-2018 : Submitted the passport at VFC. Passport status on USTravelDocs:Your passport is being delivered to post. Fingers crossed!!
APRIL-23-2018 : Dependent's last update changed. My didn't not change. Case status still AP.
APRIL-24-2018 : Last update changed to APRIL-24 for all applicants. Case status still AP.
APRIL-26-2018 : Status changed to "ISSUED" at 12 noon IST.
Date Added:
{{'2018-03-14 02:09:05.0' | formatDate}} EDT
Last Updated:
{{'2018-04-26 02:52:13.0' | formatDate}} EDT
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Nick Name:
221G
Interview Date:
04/18/2018
Embassy/Consulate:
India : Chennai
Visa Center:
India : Chennai
Document Submission Date:
04/18/2018
Passport Collected:
Yes
Date Added:
{{'2018-04-24 08:13:15.0' | formatDate}} EDT
Last Updated:
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Nick Name:
blue_h1b_kiwi
Interview Date:
02/08/2018
Embassy/Consulate:
New Zealand : Auckland
Visa Center:
--
Document Submission Date:
--
Passport Collected:
Yes
Notes:
02/08/2018: appeared for visa interview at Auckland US consulate for new H1B/H4 visa application (family application for me, wife and my son), asked few questions about my job (I work in computational biology field in academia), and my wife's working period (my wife used to work as J2, but quit the job as she changed into H4 status). Passports were collected at the interview. The officer said it would be done within 40 days.
So far: I have kept calling and checking on weekly basis. Stressed that I am actively working and maintaining rent, cat etc in US, and I have US born son whose visitor visa is about to expire. Still told to remain on hold. I called my HR and state senate to inquire about my case.
Date Added:
{{'2018-04-23 22:20:23.0' | formatDate}} EDT
Last Updated:
{{'2018-04-23 22:20:23.0' | 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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| surajn | 17 Comments | Approved | 04/23/2018 | India | H1 | 09/11/2017 | India : Hyderabad | India : Hyderabad | White | 04/02/2018 | Yes | {{'2018-04-04 09:48:02.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2018-04-27 04:49:40.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | I've dropped my H1B documents through drop box on 5th S...more | |
| me4 | 0 Comments | Approved | 04/27/2018 | India | H4 | 03/26/2018 | India : Chennai | India : Chennai | Blue | -- | Yes | {{'2018-04-20 07:59:15.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2018-04-27 04:26:55.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | March 23: Biometrics March 26: Attended interview alon...more | |
| Aa111 | 1 Comments | Approved | 04/27/2018 | India | H1 | 03/19/2018 | India : New Delhi | India : Delhi | White | 03/19/2018 | No | {{'2018-04-27 02:59:50.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2018-04-27 02:59:50.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | 3/19/18 - visa interview 3/19/18 - documents submitted...more | |
| GodPleaseHelpMe | 12 Comments | Approved | 03/20/2018 | India | H1 | 03/20/2018 | India : Chennai | India : Chennai | Blue | -- | No | {{'2018-04-03 01:19:24.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2018-04-27 01:54:00.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | 03/20/2018 : Visa Interview - VO asked basic questions,...more | |
| KrisVK | 12 Comments | Pending | 03/21/2018 | India | H1 | 03/21/2018 | India : Hyderabad | India : Hyderabad | White | 03/31/2018 | No | {{'2018-04-24 08:24:41.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2018-04-26 22:18:04.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | 3/21: Attended visa interview at Hyderabad consulate. V...more | |
| L1A_221G_CANADA | 0 Comments | Pending | 04/26/2018 | India | L1 | 04/23/2018 | Canada : Calgary | Canada | White | -- | No | {{'2018-04-26 22:11:56.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2018-04-26 22:11:56.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | -- | |
| F12H1221g | 19 Comments | Pending | 04/26/2018 | India | H1 | 04/06/2018 | India : Mumbai | India : Mumbai | Yellow | 04/06/2018 | No | {{'2018-04-26 07:12:40.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2018-04-26 07:12:40.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | This is my first H1B. I appeared for interview on 6th A...more | |
| sai13 | 141 Comments | Approved | 04/25/2018 | India | H1 | 03/08/2018 | India : Chennai | India : Chennai | Blue | 03/08/2018 | No | {{'2018-03-14 02:09:05.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2018-04-26 02:52:13.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | VO checked all documents and issue 221(g) blue slip. ...more | |
| marthees | 3 Comments | Pending | 04/24/2018 | India | H1 | 04/18/2018 | India : Chennai | India : Chennai | Blue | 04/18/2018 | Yes | {{'2018-04-24 08:13:15.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2018-04-24 08:13:15.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | -- | |
| H1B_kiwi | 0 Comments | Pending | 04/24/2018 | New Zealand | H1 | 02/08/2018 | New Zealand : Auckland | -- | Blue | -- | Yes | {{'2018-04-23 22:20:23.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2018-04-23 22:20:23.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | 02/08/2018: appeared for visa interview at Auckland US ...more |
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