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Nick Name:
arun_chennai
Interview Date:
11/14/2016
Embassy/Consulate:
India : Chennai
Visa Center:
India : Chennai
Document Submission Date:
11/14/2016
Passport Collected:
Yes
Notes:
I have had 2 L1 and 1 H1 before. But this is my first based on approved 140. Below is my timeline.
10/28/2016 - Drop box
11/03 - Returned with 221G asking for every document under petitioner section in the 221g form
11/14 - Attended PA. not many questions in the interview. after a wait for 2 hours, they returned the passport and said my case needs additional processing. they returned all documents. they did not touch anything other than client letter and project description.
11/28 - Client received call. he submitted docs/confirmation in next 2 days. don't have details on what they asked other than confirmation.
11/30 - client verification done. but no status date change.
kept calling NVC every 3 days. no updates.
12/15 - NVC agent said status date changed to 12/15. no updates in the CEAC site.
12/30 - Got email with 221g asking to submit passport. status still AP
01/03/2017 - dropped off passport
01/05 - for the first time status date changed
01/06 - Issued
01/08 - collected passport
Date Added:
{{'2017-01-06 02:42:58.0' | formatDate}} EDT
Last Updated:
{{'2017-01-09 12:31:08.0' | formatDate}} EDT
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Nick Name:
Application in AP
Interview Date:
12/27/2016
Embassy/Consulate:
India : Mumbai
Visa Center:
India : Mumbai
Document Submission Date:
--
Passport Collected:
Yes
Notes:
My timeline is as follows-
12/23/2016 - OFC appointment
12/27/2016 - The interview was completely uneventful. The VO asked me where I worked, what I did and how much I made. Then he mentioned he was voiding my F1 Visa and keeping my passport for H1B stamping. He said congratulations, your visa is approved.
01/05/2017 - 6 business days have passed and I have still not received my passport. The tracker says it is still with US Consulate. I write an email to [email protected] asking for my update.
01/09/2017 - I receive a response from support saying - 'Your application remains pending under Section 221(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act for mandatory administrative processing. U.S. immigration law requires that additional steps be completed in some cases before a file can be advanced for adjudicative review. '
I don't understand whats happening. Shouldn't the VO have returned my passport with a slip if I was flagged under 221(g)?
Date Added:
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Last Updated:
{{'2017-01-09 08:55:29.0' | formatDate}} EDT
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Nick Name:
pssst
Interview Date:
12/09/2016
Embassy/Consulate:
India : Chennai
Visa Center:
India : Chennai
Document Submission Date:
12/09/2016
Passport Collected:
N/A
Notes:
Had F1 visa for 5 years. Got H1B this year and went for stamping. Got a 221(g). Had received one last year as well during my F1 renewal, mainly due to the sensitive area of my PhD.
Date Added:
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Nick Name:
221g with yellowSlip
Interview Date:
12/06/2016
Embassy/Consulate:
India : New Delhi
Visa Center:
India : Delhi
Document Submission Date:
12/06/2016
Passport Collected:
Yes
Date Added:
{{'2017-01-09 05:32:37.0' | formatDate}} EDT
Last Updated:
{{'2017-01-09 05:32:37.0' | formatDate}} EDT
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Nick Name:
manojtkr
Interview Date:
12/01/2016
Embassy/Consulate:
India : Chennai
Visa Center:
India : Chennai
Document Submission Date:
11/30/2016
Passport Collected:
--
Notes:
Need assistance in tracking the case
Date Added:
{{'2017-01-09 02:21:30.0' | formatDate}} EDT
Last Updated:
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Nick Name:
It's getting cold!
Interview Date:
11/10/2016
Embassy/Consulate:
Canada : Ottawa
Visa Center:
--
Document Submission Date:
11/10/2016
Passport Collected:
No
Notes:
I received a 221G blue slip asking for my resume and list of publications. I'm an environmental engineer and did a lot of biological research in my Ph.D. This is my first H-1B, and I moved over from OPT this year. I've been working for my current employer for about a year and half. I was asked a few questions at the interview about my Ph.D. research, and was issued the blue slip.
It's only been a day, so I don't expect much to happen for a while. I'll keep you posted. I'm going to be looking for accommodation either in Ottawa or in Montreal starting Saturday 11/19, if anyone wants to share.
Updates:
Interview: 11/10/2016
Documents submitted: CV/Resume, publications, on 11/10/2016
221g clearance received: 12/16/2016
Submitted passport: 12/16/2016
Status changed to "Issued": 12/22/2016
Received passport: 12/28/2016
Returned to the US: 12/29/2016
Date Added:
{{'2016-11-11 10:11:55.0' | formatDate}} EDT
Last Updated:
{{'2017-01-08 22:46:50.0' | formatDate}} EDT
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Nick Name:
221- kolkata
Interview Date:
12/01/2016
Embassy/Consulate:
India : Kolkata
Visa Center:
--
Document Submission Date:
12/02/2016
Passport Collected:
Yes
Notes:
This is my husband's case. only question asked was highest level of education.my husband holds a PhD in biology and has been a post doc before. currently in transition to a career far away from the lab- to healthcare consulting. He did get a 221g last time which was approved in 18 days, this time not so lucky! I guess peak travel time and holiday period in US doesn't help any of us in processing times!
Good luck to all.
Case Creation date: Dec 01 2016.
Date Updated: 30 Dec 2016( AP)
2nd Date Updated: 4 Jan 2017( Still AP!)
3rd Update: Issued : 5 Jan 2017
Passport collected jan 6 2017
In all 35 days of uncertainty. There is certainly a better way to do it. I hope the Department of State and DHS come up with a better process.
Date Added:
{{'2016-12-29 11:14:25.0' | formatDate}} EDT
Last Updated:
{{'2017-01-07 13:47:01.0' | formatDate}} EDT
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Nick Name:
Application for my Wife's H1
Interview Date:
01/05/2017
Embassy/Consulate:
India : New Delhi
Visa Center:
India : Delhi
Document Submission Date:
--
Passport Collected:
Yes
Notes:
Yellow Slip with hand written Administrative Processing. Passport Status Showing as "Passport is with US Embassy/Consulate"
Date Added:
{{'2017-01-05 13:08:22.0' | formatDate}} EDT
Last Updated:
{{'2017-01-06 14:47:21.0' | formatDate}} EDT
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Nick Name:
intothinair
Interview Date:
12/02/2016
Embassy/Consulate:
India : Mumbai
Visa Center:
India : Mumbai
Document Submission Date:
12/07/2016
Passport Collected:
No
Notes:
Was asked to email documents to [email protected]. Did not get an automated reply. Is that normal? Is there any way of confirming that they received my documents?
Received an email to submit my passport on 12/29.
Passport submitted on 12/30. Still waiting to hear back from the consulate.
Received passport on 1/5 with approved visa.
CEAC Case Creation Date: 01-Dec-2016
Status Updated Date: 02-Dec-2016 (Administrative Processing)
Status Updated Date: 03-Jan-2017 (Administrative Processing)
Status Updated Date: 04-Jan-2017 (Issued)
Date Added:
{{'2016-12-07 17:33:46.0' | formatDate}} EDT
Last Updated:
{{'2017-01-06 07:00:42.0' | formatDate}} EDT
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Nick Name:
ans4
Interview Date:
12/01/2016
Embassy/Consulate:
India : Hyderabad
Visa Center:
India : Hyderabad
Document Submission Date:
--
Passport Collected:
Yes
Notes:
VO retained my passport and gave verbal approval during Interview. Anyway it went to Administrative Processing. Got 1st status update on Jan 5th, on Jan 6th Status changed to Issued. No additional documents requested. Good luck to all waiting!
Date Added:
{{'2016-12-21 04:57:15.0' | formatDate}} EDT
Last Updated:
{{'2017-01-06 04:47:14.0' | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| arun24 | 0 Comments | Approved | 01/06/2017 | India | H1 | 11/14/2016 | India : Chennai | India : Chennai | Blue | 11/14/2016 | Yes | {{'2017-01-06 02:42:58.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2017-01-09 12:31:08.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | I have had 2 L1 and 1 H1 before. But this is my first b...more | |
| pdesh | 2 Comments | Pending | 01/09/2017 | India | H1 | 12/27/2016 | India : Mumbai | India : Mumbai | No Slip Given | -- | Yes | {{'2017-01-09 02:52:16.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2017-01-09 08:55:29.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | My timeline is as follows- 12/23/2016 - OFC appointm...more | |
| CottonTensor | 0 Comments | Pending | 12/09/2016 | India | H1 | 12/09/2016 | India : Chennai | India : Chennai | Blue | 12/09/2016 | N/A | {{'2017-01-09 08:17:09.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2017-01-09 08:17:09.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | Had F1 visa for 5 years. Got H1B this year and went for...more | |
| saurabhxtripathi | 4 Comments | Pending | 01/09/2017 | India | H1 | 12/06/2016 | India : New Delhi | India : Delhi | Yellow | 12/06/2016 | Yes | {{'2017-01-09 05:32:37.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2017-01-09 05:32:37.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | -- | |
| manojtkr | 4 Comments | Pending | 12/01/2016 | India | H1 | 12/01/2016 | India : Chennai | India : Chennai | Blue | 11/30/2016 | -- | {{'2017-01-09 02:21:30.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2017-01-09 02:21:30.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | Need assistance in tracking the case | |
| ColdandGrey | 23 Comments | Approved | 12/22/2016 | India | H1 | 11/10/2016 | Canada : Ottawa | -- | Blue | 11/10/2016 | No | {{'2016-11-11 10:11:55.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2017-01-08 22:46:50.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | I received a 221G blue slip asking for my resume and li...more | |
| vagnani | 1 Comments | Approved | 01/06/2017 | India | H4 | 12/01/2016 | India : Kolkata | -- | White | 12/02/2016 | Yes | {{'2016-12-29 11:14:25.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2017-01-07 13:47:01.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | This is my husband's case. only question asked was high...more | |
| tyagi | 3 Comments | Pending | 01/05/2017 | India | H1 | 01/05/2017 | India : New Delhi | India : Delhi | Yellow | -- | Yes | {{'2017-01-05 13:08:22.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2017-01-06 14:47:21.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | Yellow Slip with hand written Administrative Processing...more | |
| intothinair | 7 Comments | Approved | 01/04/2017 | India | F1 | 12/02/2016 | India : Mumbai | India : Mumbai | White | 12/07/2016 | No | {{'2016-12-07 17:33:46.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2017-01-06 07:00:42.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | Was asked to email documents to [email protected]. D...more | |
| ans4 | 14 Comments | Approved | 01/06/2017 | India | H1 | 12/01/2016 | India : Hyderabad | India : Hyderabad | No Slip Given | -- | Yes | {{'2016-12-21 04:57:15.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | {{'2017-01-06 04:47:14.0' | formatDateWithZone}} | VO retained my passport and gave verbal approval during...more |
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