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H1B visa stamping in Toronto
Hello All,
I wish to share my experience in visa stamping @Toronto.
I had appointment on Sep 19, 2017 morning.
As happened:
- Appointment and Passport verification at gate.
- No electronics devices were allowed, including smart watch. Car key was allowed.
- I traveled with family. Kids were allowed.
- Security check
- Document verification @ counter 1
- Photo verification and finger prints @counter 2
- Visa interview @ counter 3 - The questions were mostly on my Master's degree and project. The officer was interested in the technical aspects of it.
- Visa approved
Overall it took 15 - 20 min after security check.
Passport was delivered to Canada post office on Sep 22, 2017.
I wish to share my experience in visa stamping @Toronto.
I had appointment on Sep 19, 2017 morning.
As happened:
- Appointment and Passport verification at gate.
- No electronics devices were allowed, including smart watch. Car key was allowed.
- I traveled with family. Kids were allowed.
- Security check
- Document verification @ counter 1
- Photo verification and finger prints @counter 2
- Visa interview @ counter 3 - The questions were mostly on my Master's degree and project. The officer was interested in the technical aspects of it.
- Visa approved
Overall it took 15 - 20 min after security check.
Passport was delivered to Canada post office on Sep 22, 2017.
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Incorrect petitioner name, number and expiry date on visa --h1b
We got our visas approved(h1b and h4) and received my passport today. When I checked my passport petitioner name, petitioner number and visa expiry date are wrong. I sent an email to usvisadocs requesting for correction. I got a reply back saying that they will reply in 24 to 48hrs. Later when I checked my ds 160 I have entered WAC instead of EAC for my Petition number(got confused with my old approval). Did anyone face this issue before. The visa officer checked my i797 and asked me for my employer name. He did not raise any questions during the interview about my pitition number. My travel date is approaching and I am worried. Did anyone face this issue?
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H1B six years limit question
Hello All,
My six years on H1B will be completed by October 2018, where as by H1B expiry date is not until October 2019. This is because the 1st H1B was for one year and the next two extensions were for 3 years each, adding up to 7 years for expiry.
My employer hasn't started my green card processing yet, but will soon in the next couple of months. Right now I have an offer from a fortune 500 company and they wont start the GC process until an year after I join them. So my questions below:
1) As the 6 year period is reached in 2018 before the H1B expiry in 2019, will I have to apply for extension in 2018 itself with an approved labor? Or do can I continue until 2019 as normal and file extension when the actual period I will be on H1B will be 7 years.
2) If I apply for extension in 2019 will it have any affect on the processing due to being on H1B for 7years.
3) Do I still have an year to start GC processing with the new company if joined in the next couple of months?
My six years on H1B will be completed by October 2018, where as by H1B expiry date is not until October 2019. This is because the 1st H1B was for one year and the next two extensions were for 3 years each, adding up to 7 years for expiry.
My employer hasn't started my green card processing yet, but will soon in the next couple of months. Right now I have an offer from a fortune 500 company and they wont start the GC process until an year after I join them. So my questions below:
1) As the 6 year period is reached in 2018 before the H1B expiry in 2019, will I have to apply for extension in 2018 itself with an approved labor? Or do can I continue until 2019 as normal and file extension when the actual period I will be on H1B will be 7 years.
2) If I apply for extension in 2019 will it have any affect on the processing due to being on H1B for 7years.
3) Do I still have an year to start GC processing with the new company if joined in the next couple of months?
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H4 visa approval
Hi all,
I have a little complex situation with me. I am on H1B from Sep 2013. I got my H1b from emp A and got my stamping done, valid till Sep 2016. I changed my job to emp B in 2015 and they applied for transfer and extension and my petition is approved till May 2018 and my I-94 is valid till May 2018. I never got visa stamping using emp B. My GC in process (employer submitted ETA 9089 in sept 2017 only). My husband is in India from last 2 yrs (he was in USA on L1B from 2010-2015). His L1B was denied in July 2017. My husband is planing to apply for H4 in a month or two. I am in USA and he will be going alone for H4. I have following questions.
1. Because my stamping is expired, will it impact any ways his H4 visa approval chances? (I know he will get his H4 approved for the time my H1B is approved which is May 2018)
2. Will his past L1B denial impact his H4 approval chances?
3. My GC has been just initiated, will GC in process impact his H4 approval chances?
I am really stressed out because of so many complications in my situation. Any suggestion will be greatly appreciated.
I have a little complex situation with me. I am on H1B from Sep 2013. I got my H1b from emp A and got my stamping done, valid till Sep 2016. I changed my job to emp B in 2015 and they applied for transfer and extension and my petition is approved till May 2018 and my I-94 is valid till May 2018. I never got visa stamping using emp B. My GC in process (employer submitted ETA 9089 in sept 2017 only). My husband is in India from last 2 yrs (he was in USA on L1B from 2010-2015). His L1B was denied in July 2017. My husband is planing to apply for H4 in a month or two. I am in USA and he will be going alone for H4. I have following questions.
1. Because my stamping is expired, will it impact any ways his H4 visa approval chances? (I know he will get his H4 approved for the time my H1B is approved which is May 2018)
2. Will his past L1B denial impact his H4 approval chances?
3. My GC has been just initiated, will GC in process impact his H4 approval chances?
I am really stressed out because of so many complications in my situation. Any suggestion will be greatly appreciated.
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H4 Visa extension
Hi,
I have my H1 got transferred from company A to B and the visa is valid till 2019 June. At that time, i had not got my dependent visa's extended.
My dependents have the visa from company A and they are expired on Aug 18th 2017.
I have applied for H4 visa extension and it is still did not received the approval notice.
Can my dependents travel to Canada/India with my new approval notice and get the visa stamped?
Or should I be waiting for the extension to be completed?
Please provide your suggestions and help.
Regards,
Smita
I have my H1 got transferred from company A to B and the visa is valid till 2019 June. At that time, i had not got my dependent visa's extended.
My dependents have the visa from company A and they are expired on Aug 18th 2017.
I have applied for H4 visa extension and it is still did not received the approval notice.
Can my dependents travel to Canada/India with my new approval notice and get the visa stamped?
Or should I be waiting for the extension to be completed?
Please provide your suggestions and help.
Regards,
Smita
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H1b denied applying for H4
Hi All,
Please help me with my issue,
I have got my H1b denied at chennai consulate under Section 221 (g) of the United States Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) pending further administrative processing. The petition will be soon returned to United States Citizenship and Immigration Service for review. Please contact the Petitioner for further information.
Now my wife is in USA, I am applying for H4 Can anyone help me is there be any issue because of my H1b denied?
Please help me with my issue,
I have got my H1b denied at chennai consulate under Section 221 (g) of the United States Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) pending further administrative processing. The petition will be soon returned to United States Citizenship and Immigration Service for review. Please contact the Petitioner for further information.
Now my wife is in USA, I am applying for H4 Can anyone help me is there be any issue because of my H1b denied?
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Questions for H4 Visa
Hi,
I want to know if the questions will be different if a guy is going for H4 and am going with my wife, who is going for her h1b.
Thanks.
I want to know if the questions will be different if a guy is going for H4 and am going with my wife, who is going for her h1b.
Thanks.
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H1B Stamping at Chennai Consulate
Hello Everyone,
Sharing my experience which might help others. I went with my family to get my H1 & H4 stamped for the family. I, my wife and my daughter has been to US already once on this same H1B and this stamping was for the remaining 3 years of H1. This is a CAP_EX case.
OFC on Sept 14, 2017, time slot given 14:15. We went at 13:30, allowed inside after preliminary checkings. Done with in 15 mins. No hassles. Please don't take any electronic items with, specially accessories which you might need to keep out. Phones needs to be switched off.
Visa Interview Scheduled on Sept 15, 2017for 10:00. We went around 9:15am, preliminary security checks and we were allowed inside. A strict NO to carry any electronic items. We were asked to take off our watches and keep inside the folders. Duly complied.
Inside the interview hall, our passports were collected and biometerics for myself and my wife done and we were asked to go to Window 22 (if I remember correctly).
VO: Good morning. How are you all doing?
Me: Answered.
VO: Please handover your passports.
Me: Handed over.
VO: Who is your petitioner?
Me: Answered.
VO: Who is your client?
Me: Answered.
VO: Where you will be travelling?
Me: Answered with State name as well.
VO: What is your salary?
Me: Answered.
VO: What is your highest qualification?
Me: Bachelors in Technology in Electronics & Communication. (Advise no acronyms as B.Tech, ECE/CSE)
VO to my wife: How long you have been married?
Wife: Answered.
I took my kids along.
VO: How old are your kids?
Wife: Answered.
VO to my elder daughter: Is this your brother?
Daughter: Yes.
VO: Does he pester you?
Daughter: NO ( ;-)) !!
VO to my Son: You being nice to your sister?
Son: Yeah !! (:-))
VO to me: Sir, you have got this pamphlet?
me: Yes Mam.
VO: Your visa has been approved. Have a nice & safe journey.
Me: Thanks Mam. You have a wonderful day.
We were ecstatic and excited. Even the security guys knew we were granted. It was all in our face that people coming for the interview outside congratulated.
Got 3 mails from ustraveldocs about my family passport collection/dispatch. Little perplexed but happy as well. Googled around about checking passport status, found http://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv-passporttrack.asp and put my PP details. My passport still with US Consulate!! Little more curiosity. Googled again and found ceac.state.gov/ceac/ to check for VISA status. Added my details and got *Administrative Processing* and the date remained as on Interview date,i.e. Sept 15.
As of today, status remains same. I am happy that my family has been granted H4 based on my H1 and I eventually also get it. Can't say that I am not nervous or tensed or anxious but H4 stamping has given me some hope. Fingers crossed.
Anyone else sailing in the same boat? Appreciate their experiences as well.
Hope this experience helps others.
Sharing my experience which might help others. I went with my family to get my H1 & H4 stamped for the family. I, my wife and my daughter has been to US already once on this same H1B and this stamping was for the remaining 3 years of H1. This is a CAP_EX case.
OFC on Sept 14, 2017, time slot given 14:15. We went at 13:30, allowed inside after preliminary checkings. Done with in 15 mins. No hassles. Please don't take any electronic items with, specially accessories which you might need to keep out. Phones needs to be switched off.
Visa Interview Scheduled on Sept 15, 2017for 10:00. We went around 9:15am, preliminary security checks and we were allowed inside. A strict NO to carry any electronic items. We were asked to take off our watches and keep inside the folders. Duly complied.
Inside the interview hall, our passports were collected and biometerics for myself and my wife done and we were asked to go to Window 22 (if I remember correctly).
VO: Good morning. How are you all doing?
Me: Answered.
VO: Please handover your passports.
Me: Handed over.
VO: Who is your petitioner?
Me: Answered.
VO: Who is your client?
Me: Answered.
VO: Where you will be travelling?
Me: Answered with State name as well.
VO: What is your salary?
Me: Answered.
VO: What is your highest qualification?
Me: Bachelors in Technology in Electronics & Communication. (Advise no acronyms as B.Tech, ECE/CSE)
VO to my wife: How long you have been married?
Wife: Answered.
I took my kids along.
VO: How old are your kids?
Wife: Answered.
VO to my elder daughter: Is this your brother?
Daughter: Yes.
VO: Does he pester you?
Daughter: NO ( ;-)) !!
VO to my Son: You being nice to your sister?
Son: Yeah !! (:-))
VO to me: Sir, you have got this pamphlet?
me: Yes Mam.
VO: Your visa has been approved. Have a nice & safe journey.
Me: Thanks Mam. You have a wonderful day.
We were ecstatic and excited. Even the security guys knew we were granted. It was all in our face that people coming for the interview outside congratulated.
Got 3 mails from ustraveldocs about my family passport collection/dispatch. Little perplexed but happy as well. Googled around about checking passport status, found http://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv-passporttrack.asp and put my PP details. My passport still with US Consulate!! Little more curiosity. Googled again and found ceac.state.gov/ceac/ to check for VISA status. Added my details and got *Administrative Processing* and the date remained as on Interview date,i.e. Sept 15.
As of today, status remains same. I am happy that my family has been granted H4 based on my H1 and I eventually also get it. Can't say that I am not nervous or tensed or anxious but H4 stamping has given me some hope. Fingers crossed.
Anyone else sailing in the same boat? Appreciate their experiences as well.
Hope this experience helps others.
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H1b dropbox Mumbai
Thank you members for the posts and sharing experiences.
(Sorry posting little late)
My first visa was for 3 years (ending 2016)
Later got extension as company B refiled in 2015
Refiled in 2016 company C admit till 2018
Stamp ended in 2016
So went for stamping in August 2017
Qualified for dropbox as visa expired and was not more than 12 months
Documents
1)Valid passports (all passport till date)
2)Photocopy of approved I-797 latest
3)1 photograph as per specifications for US visa (2inch * 2 inch)
4)Dropbox confirmation letter
Returned coduments
old i797's
excess photographs
dropbox cover letter (stamped and signed)
Post submission
Day 1 submitted wednesday
Day 2 In process
.
.
.
Day 7 In process
Day 8 Issued
Day 9 postal Delay
Day 10 postal delay on website but was received in the morning
bluedart tracking by drop box confirmation number
Hope this helps!
(Sorry posting little late)
My first visa was for 3 years (ending 2016)
Later got extension as company B refiled in 2015
Refiled in 2016 company C admit till 2018
Stamp ended in 2016
So went for stamping in August 2017
Qualified for dropbox as visa expired and was not more than 12 months
Documents
1)Valid passports (all passport till date)
2)Photocopy of approved I-797 latest
3)1 photograph as per specifications for US visa (2inch * 2 inch)
4)Dropbox confirmation letter
Returned coduments
old i797's
excess photographs
dropbox cover letter (stamped and signed)
Post submission
Day 1 submitted wednesday
Day 2 In process
.
.
.
Day 7 In process
Day 8 Issued
Day 9 postal Delay
Day 10 postal delay on website but was received in the morning
bluedart tracking by drop box confirmation number
Hope this helps!
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Enquiry regarding F1 to H1B status.
Currently my status is F1-OPT and my H1 got selected in lottery and approved.
Can i book the H1b visa slot before october 1st? as my current status will be in F1 utill october 1st.
Thanks
Can i book the H1b visa slot before october 1st? as my current status will be in F1 utill october 1st.
Thanks
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