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Visa stamping in Chennai- 221g blue slip
Could someone guide me based on the scenario and experience?
Background: Have i-140 approved
Three times had been for visa stamping and successfully got approved (1st time in Canada, 2nd and 3rd time in Chennai)
I live in US and I have my H1B valid until Nov 1st, 2017 (without stamping)
On Aug 27th,2017 my employer applied for H1B extension and amendment(without client letter) because i changed my client and location.
I left to India on Sept 12th due to family emergency.
I went to visa stamping based on old I-797 which is expiring on Nov 1st. My LCA has previous Client details
My h1b extension/amendment has new client name and location
On Sept 20th i had OFC appointment
On Sept 21st - Visa interview
VO asked me few questions like, client name, salary and asked for client letter
I gave all the details of new client name and location but since i didn't had the client letter i gave VO a contract papers between Client and Vendor (Here vendor is the one who was implementing the project at client location)
VO gave 221g blue slip and said that they have to do employment verificaiton and gave the passport back.
Now my case is in administrative processing.
In the mean time, i upgraded my h1b extension to premium processing on Oct 13th.
Now i am not sure what will happen to my H1B extension as i left US while it is on processing.
And i am not sure whether to withdraw my case which has 221g blue slip.
Please someone guide me in this situation.
Thanks in Advance.
Background: Have i-140 approved
Three times had been for visa stamping and successfully got approved (1st time in Canada, 2nd and 3rd time in Chennai)
I live in US and I have my H1B valid until Nov 1st, 2017 (without stamping)
On Aug 27th,2017 my employer applied for H1B extension and amendment(without client letter) because i changed my client and location.
I left to India on Sept 12th due to family emergency.
I went to visa stamping based on old I-797 which is expiring on Nov 1st. My LCA has previous Client details
My h1b extension/amendment has new client name and location
On Sept 20th i had OFC appointment
On Sept 21st - Visa interview
VO asked me few questions like, client name, salary and asked for client letter
I gave all the details of new client name and location but since i didn't had the client letter i gave VO a contract papers between Client and Vendor (Here vendor is the one who was implementing the project at client location)
VO gave 221g blue slip and said that they have to do employment verificaiton and gave the passport back.
Now my case is in administrative processing.
In the mean time, i upgraded my h1b extension to premium processing on Oct 13th.
Now i am not sure what will happen to my H1B extension as i left US while it is on processing.
And i am not sure whether to withdraw my case which has 221g blue slip.
Please someone guide me in this situation.
Thanks in Advance.
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H1B Interview Experience @Mumbai
Dear All,
I attended visa interview in Mumbai on 10-Oct-17 and thought to share my experience here -
Me - Hi, how are you?
VO - Good. How are you?
Me - Doing good.
VO - Is this your first H1?
Me - NO.
ME - Do you need I797 copy as well?
VO - Yes.
Me - Passed I797.
VO - So what do you do for "ABC"?
Me - I am working as Data Warehouse Specialist for their client "XYZ". We are working on building a new Enterprise Data Warehouse.....
VO - ( Interrupted in between ) What will be your annual salary?
Me - $xxx,xxx
VO - How much experience do you have ?
Me - Almost 11 years now.
VO - Your visa is approved. You will get your passport in 3-4 business days.
Me - Do you need my old passport as well?
VO - No
Me - Thank you and have a great day.
VO - You too.
This was my fourth H1b visa interview and second time in Mumbai. Overall it took around 45 minutes.
I attended visa interview in Mumbai on 10-Oct-17 and thought to share my experience here -
Me - Hi, how are you?
VO - Good. How are you?
Me - Doing good.
VO - Is this your first H1?
Me - NO.
ME - Do you need I797 copy as well?
VO - Yes.
Me - Passed I797.
VO - So what do you do for "ABC"?
Me - I am working as Data Warehouse Specialist for their client "XYZ". We are working on building a new Enterprise Data Warehouse.....
VO - ( Interrupted in between ) What will be your annual salary?
Me - $xxx,xxx
VO - How much experience do you have ?
Me - Almost 11 years now.
VO - Your visa is approved. You will get your passport in 3-4 business days.
Me - Do you need my old passport as well?
VO - No
Me - Thank you and have a great day.
VO - You too.
This was my fourth H1b visa interview and second time in Mumbai. Overall it took around 45 minutes.
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H1B in AP for more than 4 months
Dear All,
I attended H1b visa interview first time. At Hyd Consulate.
Answered all questions like qualification, Company, Salary, Location, Number of Employees in the company, Project and how do u know about the company, Qualification etc etc..
But they gave me white slip 221g with just case number written on 9-Jun-2017. After 2 days got call from Hyd Consulate to submit soft copies of all docs. the next day I have submitted all of them by mail. But after that no update from them. No status change or Case updated date change from then.
Any help from forum friends is greatly appreciated.
Anybody in the same boat.
Thx
I attended H1b visa interview first time. At Hyd Consulate.
Answered all questions like qualification, Company, Salary, Location, Number of Employees in the company, Project and how do u know about the company, Qualification etc etc..
But they gave me white slip 221g with just case number written on 9-Jun-2017. After 2 days got call from Hyd Consulate to submit soft copies of all docs. the next day I have submitted all of them by mail. But after that no update from them. No status change or Case updated date change from then.
Any help from forum friends is greatly appreciated.
Anybody in the same boat.
Thx
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H4 to H1-Visa Stamping @ HYD Consulate
OFC-Oct 11-16:00 slot
Consular-Oct 12-10:00 slot
Visa status is changed to Issued-Oct 13
Waiting for the passport status to change to ready for pickup
OFC:
Entire process took 25 min. Asked for passport, DS-160, Appointment Confirmation. Took the fingerprints and photo.
Consular:
Entire process took 1 hour. Security Check, followed by biometrics verification and interview.
The following questions were asked:
Who is your employer?
Who is the client?
What is the location? (City, State)
How much is the salary? (In US)
What's your designation?
That's all for me. VO said Congratulations and Visa is issued.
Consular-Oct 12-10:00 slot
Visa status is changed to Issued-Oct 13
Waiting for the passport status to change to ready for pickup
OFC:
Entire process took 25 min. Asked for passport, DS-160, Appointment Confirmation. Took the fingerprints and photo.
Consular:
Entire process took 1 hour. Security Check, followed by biometrics verification and interview.
The following questions were asked:
Who is your employer?
Who is the client?
What is the location? (City, State)
How much is the salary? (In US)
What's your designation?
That's all for me. VO said Congratulations and Visa is issued.
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Hyd_H4 to H1... 221g white slip with case number on it
Fingerprints
VAC 11 sep 15:00hrs
Went in 14:45
Barcode scan and entered inside of building
Security check
Documents check
Sticker with visa details affixed on passport
Moved inside and given token
Waiting for turn and got my turn
Handed over documents (passport,ds160 confirmation, payment proof)
Asked me to read the disclaimer and took a Photograph of me
Finger prints taken
Stamped on dox
Done
Consular office 12 sep 09:00 hrs
Went in 8:20
Security check
Refused to enter coz of sealed envelope
Came out and opened the sealed envelope and entered again
Security check done again
Passport verified and given know ur rights phamplet
Took passport and finger prints and asked to Sit at waiting hall
Allowed to interview 9:30
Counter 12 09:40
Assistant at interviewer took passport and i797
And kept near VO
My turn now
Gud morning officer
No response... She was busy doing something in computer.
Later saw me and said hey
Ur petitioner
Xx
Location
Xxx
Salary
Xxx
New employment?
Yes
How did u know the employer
Through a friend
How many employees work at ur employer
X x
How many h1b s at ur employer
Don't know
Job duties
Xx
Asked project name
I said dont know
U dont know the project name?
I said I dont know they will assign me after joining.
Can i see ur LCA and Resume
Sure
Handed over
She typed something in computer and wrote something on my dox pinned it and kept aside
Then gave me 221g white slip with a case number writtwn on it. along with passport stating ur case needs some admin processing and may take 2 to 3 weeks
Sep 11 case created
Sep 12 admin processing
13 Sep - 4th Oct
Call from US consulate hyd (asked all details again and said if any info or dox needed we will contact you)
Oct 5th to till date the status is same as ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING.
it's been almost a month and still the status is same.
Any one in similar situation?
Does hyd consulate calls us for cross verification?
How long does it takes to process?
VAC 11 sep 15:00hrs
Went in 14:45
Barcode scan and entered inside of building
Security check
Documents check
Sticker with visa details affixed on passport
Moved inside and given token
Waiting for turn and got my turn
Handed over documents (passport,ds160 confirmation, payment proof)
Asked me to read the disclaimer and took a Photograph of me
Finger prints taken
Stamped on dox
Done
Consular office 12 sep 09:00 hrs
Went in 8:20
Security check
Refused to enter coz of sealed envelope
Came out and opened the sealed envelope and entered again
Security check done again
Passport verified and given know ur rights phamplet
Took passport and finger prints and asked to Sit at waiting hall
Allowed to interview 9:30
Counter 12 09:40
Assistant at interviewer took passport and i797
And kept near VO
My turn now
Gud morning officer
No response... She was busy doing something in computer.
Later saw me and said hey
Ur petitioner
Xx
Location
Xxx
Salary
Xxx
New employment?
Yes
How did u know the employer
Through a friend
How many employees work at ur employer
X x
How many h1b s at ur employer
Don't know
Job duties
Xx
Asked project name
I said dont know
U dont know the project name?
I said I dont know they will assign me after joining.
Can i see ur LCA and Resume
Sure
Handed over
She typed something in computer and wrote something on my dox pinned it and kept aside
Then gave me 221g white slip with a case number writtwn on it. along with passport stating ur case needs some admin processing and may take 2 to 3 weeks
Sep 11 case created
Sep 12 admin processing
13 Sep - 4th Oct
Call from US consulate hyd (asked all details again and said if any info or dox needed we will contact you)
Oct 5th to till date the status is same as ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING.
it's been almost a month and still the status is same.
Any one in similar situation?
Does hyd consulate calls us for cross verification?
How long does it takes to process?
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H1B Visa - Administrative Processing
Hello Everyone,
I had my Visa Interview on Oct 4th. I was n't given 221g slip. I was asked just basic questions like employer, location and package. Thought it's approved.
But when I check the status now it's still showing as "your passport is still with us emabassy/ consulate" and " administrative processing ".
Did any one face similar situation? When can I expect my passport ?
Thanks
I had my Visa Interview on Oct 4th. I was n't given 221g slip. I was asked just basic questions like employer, location and package. Thought it's approved.
But when I check the status now it's still showing as "your passport is still with us emabassy/ consulate" and " administrative processing ".
Did any one face similar situation? When can I expect my passport ?
Thanks
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H1B 221(g) blue slip - Administrative processing Chennai consulate
I had my visa interview on Oct 5th in Chennai consulate. The conversation with the VO was as follows:
VO: Passport please
ME: gave the passport
VO: Who is your petitioner?
ME: YYYY X
VO: Do you work for a client?
ME: I work directly work for the employer.
VO: Is this for an existing position?
ME: Yes
VO: Where will you be working in the US?
ME: YYYY
VO: What does your company do?
ME: YYYY
VO: What is your highest qualification?
ME: Masters in Computer science
VO: What is your salary?
ME: YYYY
VO: Did you complete the masters in US?
ME: yes
VO: Were you out of status anytime?
ME: No
VO was typing something in her computer and then said that she cannot process currently and requires additional administrative processing(Gave me 221g blue slip). She herself said that there is nothing to worry. When I asked her that I have planned my return journey to US in 2 weeks, she said that shouldn't be a problem.(She retained my passport)
This is my first H1b stamping after F1 stamping. I have been in H1b for 4 years.
Anyone have an idea how long will it take to get the visa issued?
If you have similar experience, kindly post your insights.
VO: Passport please
ME: gave the passport
VO: Who is your petitioner?
ME: YYYY X
VO: Do you work for a client?
ME: I work directly work for the employer.
VO: Is this for an existing position?
ME: Yes
VO: Where will you be working in the US?
ME: YYYY
VO: What does your company do?
ME: YYYY
VO: What is your highest qualification?
ME: Masters in Computer science
VO: What is your salary?
ME: YYYY
VO: Did you complete the masters in US?
ME: yes
VO: Were you out of status anytime?
ME: No
VO was typing something in her computer and then said that she cannot process currently and requires additional administrative processing(Gave me 221g blue slip). She herself said that there is nothing to worry. When I asked her that I have planned my return journey to US in 2 weeks, she said that shouldn't be a problem.(She retained my passport)
This is my first H1b stamping after F1 stamping. I have been in H1b for 4 years.
Anyone have an idea how long will it take to get the visa issued?
If you have similar experience, kindly post your insights.
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Administrative Processing
Hi,
My wife attended H4 visa interview on Oct 4th at Hyderabad consulate and her visa was approved. But, Visa status is still in Administrative processing. Are there any delays in issuing the visa ? or is it normal now a days. we have attended in 2016 for H1 and H4.But, We received passports then in 3 days. now it is taking too long. Anybody has same issues ? Please share.
My wife attended H4 visa interview on Oct 4th at Hyderabad consulate and her visa was approved. But, Visa status is still in Administrative processing. Are there any delays in issuing the visa ? or is it normal now a days. we have attended in 2016 for H1 and H4.But, We received passports then in 3 days. now it is taking too long. Anybody has same issues ? Please share.
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Visa Interview on Sep 21st
Sep 19th, Finger printing.
VO: Good Morniing, I love your sons hair.
Me: Good morning , Thank you.
VO: Can I have your I797 and Passport.
VO: who is your employer.
ME: ABC, merged with petitioner XYZ.
VO: When did the merger happen.
ME: 6 months ago.
VO: What is your salary.
ME: xxxx(I said monthly salary and he added a zero to the number and said is it xxxx0. I said yes and he said ok. Misunderstanding on both ends, but it was ok.)
VO: Highest level of education.
ME: Masters in *** from ABC univ.
VO: Is your son a us citizen?
ME: Yes
VO to my wife: How long have you been married.
H4: X years.
VO: Have a safe trip to US.
We said thank you and left.
Sep 25th: Got a message saying passport is ready for pick up. Picked the passports next day as we got the message late in the day. Was surprised to see wrong employer details and expiry date on my passport. Went back home and was surprised to see incorrect petition number on my DS160. Immediately emailed the support team. After 2 days of back and forth with the support(they are in USA), they asked me to submit our passports for correction. Submitted the passports for correction on Sep 29th and received them back on Oct 4th. It was nerve wrecking, but was a happy ending.
Hoping that this will be helpful to members on this forum. We had a doubt if we can take our son with us or not. Not sure about other Embassy's, but @Hyd kids are allowed.
VO: Good Morniing, I love your sons hair.
Me: Good morning , Thank you.
VO: Can I have your I797 and Passport.
VO: who is your employer.
ME: ABC, merged with petitioner XYZ.
VO: When did the merger happen.
ME: 6 months ago.
VO: What is your salary.
ME: xxxx(I said monthly salary and he added a zero to the number and said is it xxxx0. I said yes and he said ok. Misunderstanding on both ends, but it was ok.)
VO: Highest level of education.
ME: Masters in *** from ABC univ.
VO: Is your son a us citizen?
ME: Yes
VO to my wife: How long have you been married.
H4: X years.
VO: Have a safe trip to US.
We said thank you and left.
Sep 25th: Got a message saying passport is ready for pick up. Picked the passports next day as we got the message late in the day. Was surprised to see wrong employer details and expiry date on my passport. Went back home and was surprised to see incorrect petition number on my DS160. Immediately emailed the support team. After 2 days of back and forth with the support(they are in USA), they asked me to submit our passports for correction. Submitted the passports for correction on Sep 29th and received them back on Oct 4th. It was nerve wrecking, but was a happy ending.
Hoping that this will be helpful to members on this forum. We had a doubt if we can take our son with us or not. Not sure about other Embassy's, but @Hyd kids are allowed.
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H1B Stamping Experience in Chennai
Questions asked in the interview
1.Who is the sponsoring your H1B?(Who is your employer)
2.Will you be working in the client place or with employer?
3.Who is your client?
4.Where will you be working in US?
5.What is your highest qualification?
6.What is your salary in US?
Then the golden words "VISA IS APPROVED."
Please be relaxed while taking up the interview.The interviewer will be very friendly and if you dont get the questions please ask them to repeat instead of answering it wrongly.
1.Who is the sponsoring your H1B?(Who is your employer)
2.Will you be working in the client place or with employer?
3.Who is your client?
4.Where will you be working in US?
5.What is your highest qualification?
6.What is your salary in US?
Then the golden words "VISA IS APPROVED."
Please be relaxed while taking up the interview.The interviewer will be very friendly and if you dont get the questions please ask them to repeat instead of answering it wrongly.
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