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H1B Dropbox Experience at Chennai
I had my drop box appointment at Chennai on Feb-24.
Feb 24 - Submitted documents
Feb 26 - Case Created
Feb 27 - Administrative process
March 2- Got SMS from Blue dart location to pick up passport.
March 4 - Passport collected. I have seen blue slip to submit documents and attend in person interview.
March 6- Submitted all required documents from my side. My employer also submitted documents on the same date.
March 9 - Attended in person interview
VO: Is it your first H1B
Ans: No it is my extension.
VO: What is your employer Business
Ans: It services provider
VO: What is your annual Salary
Ans: Answered appropriately
VO: Who is your end client?
Ans: Answered appropriately
VO: What is your end client do and what is his business?
Ans: Explained in 5 sentences.
VO: Do you have letter from end client?
Ans: Yes and I have handed over to him
He take a look and enter some details in system.
VO: Your Visa is approved and it will take 2-5 days to send stamped VISA. And gave me an green slip.
Till then I am every day tracking. The CEAC tracker (https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx) is still showing "Administrative processing" and Passport tracker (https://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv-passporttrack.asp) showing "Your passport has picked up".
After 5 days I have reached [email protected] and also had chat with them. They are not reading every thing and always saying "Your application is administrative process. The process takes several weeks". They are not recognizing and acknowledging the fact that Visa Officer said Visa has approved. When I bring the point they are saying " We can not comment on US Consulate actions". I am totally frustrated with their responses. Their responses are correct but useless and not helpful.
My wife and kids are still in USA. I only came for stamping to get done.
Did any one face similar situation? I am so worried and feeling nervous about this situation and delay.
As ustraveldocs support team is not much helpful, whom to reach out for quality help? Please help
Feb 24 - Submitted documents
Feb 26 - Case Created
Feb 27 - Administrative process
March 2- Got SMS from Blue dart location to pick up passport.
March 4 - Passport collected. I have seen blue slip to submit documents and attend in person interview.
March 6- Submitted all required documents from my side. My employer also submitted documents on the same date.
March 9 - Attended in person interview
VO: Is it your first H1B
Ans: No it is my extension.
VO: What is your employer Business
Ans: It services provider
VO: What is your annual Salary
Ans: Answered appropriately
VO: Who is your end client?
Ans: Answered appropriately
VO: What is your end client do and what is his business?
Ans: Explained in 5 sentences.
VO: Do you have letter from end client?
Ans: Yes and I have handed over to him
He take a look and enter some details in system.
VO: Your Visa is approved and it will take 2-5 days to send stamped VISA. And gave me an green slip.
Till then I am every day tracking. The CEAC tracker (https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx) is still showing "Administrative processing" and Passport tracker (https://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv-passporttrack.asp) showing "Your passport has picked up".
After 5 days I have reached [email protected] and also had chat with them. They are not reading every thing and always saying "Your application is administrative process. The process takes several weeks". They are not recognizing and acknowledging the fact that Visa Officer said Visa has approved. When I bring the point they are saying " We can not comment on US Consulate actions". I am totally frustrated with their responses. Their responses are correct but useless and not helpful.
My wife and kids are still in USA. I only came for stamping to get done.
Did any one face similar situation? I am so worried and feeling nervous about this situation and delay.
As ustraveldocs support team is not much helpful, whom to reach out for quality help? Please help
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H1b dropbox experience at Chennai
I had my drop box appointment at Chennai on March 9th. submitted all my documents.
March 11th - case created
March 12th - admin processing
March 13th - issued.
since I choose premium delivery, received my passport today. March 16th- received passport.
Thanks and good luck
March 11th - case created
March 12th - admin processing
March 13th - issued.
since I choose premium delivery, received my passport today. March 16th- received passport.
Thanks and good luck
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H1B Experience at Mumbai Consulate
First time H1B stamping
I have attended interview on 12th March, officer asked me basic questions like employer, how long you are working with this employer, will you work at inhouse/client location, roles n responsibilities, highest degree, salary and r u planning for any international trip. At end he gave me 221g yellow slip and told me to email client letter, MSA/SOW, project description and itinerary of services. He returned my passport and gave me know your rights booklet along with 221g yellow slip. So, if anyone had experienced the same, if you could share yours. Also, if possible share project description and itinerary of services sample at [email protected] .And one more thing no case number is there on my 221g slip only date and name is there.
I have attended interview on 12th March, officer asked me basic questions like employer, how long you are working with this employer, will you work at inhouse/client location, roles n responsibilities, highest degree, salary and r u planning for any international trip. At end he gave me 221g yellow slip and told me to email client letter, MSA/SOW, project description and itinerary of services. He returned my passport and gave me know your rights booklet along with 221g yellow slip. So, if anyone had experienced the same, if you could share yours. Also, if possible share project description and itinerary of services sample at [email protected] .And one more thing no case number is there on my 221g slip only date and name is there.
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H1b Experience at Chennai consulate
First time H1b stamping
March 11-biometrics
March 12-Visa interview at 7 45 am .
VO: Good morning
Me:Good morning
VO: pass me your passport and i797
Me:passed
VO:who do you work for ?
Me:answered
VO:do you have any end client ?
Me:No I work for them directly
VO:where is it located ?
Me:answered
VO:what do you do for them ?
Me:explained my job duties
VO:what is your salary ?
Me:answered
VO:what is your highest level of education ?
Me:Master in xx from xx university
VO:do you know your rights?
Me:Yes
VO:your visa is approved and will be able to collect within 5days
Me:Thank you have a nice day
Status
March 12-case created
March 13 morning - admin processing
March 13 afternoon -Issued
All the best guys ,stay confident and have all your documentation right .
March 11-biometrics
March 12-Visa interview at 7 45 am .
VO: Good morning
Me:Good morning
VO: pass me your passport and i797
Me:passed
VO:who do you work for ?
Me:answered
VO:do you have any end client ?
Me:No I work for them directly
VO:where is it located ?
Me:answered
VO:what do you do for them ?
Me:explained my job duties
VO:what is your salary ?
Me:answered
VO:what is your highest level of education ?
Me:Master in xx from xx university
VO:do you know your rights?
Me:Yes
VO:your visa is approved and will be able to collect within 5days
Me:Thank you have a nice day
Status
March 12-case created
March 13 morning - admin processing
March 13 afternoon -Issued
All the best guys ,stay confident and have all your documentation right .
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H1B , H4 Experience at Chennai Consulate
Hi All,
Went for H1b fresh interview along with wife and kid.
Was smooth and organised on both bio metrics and interview day.
11th march - biometrics - if you have kid ,carry photo done accurately.hair should be tied and with ears visible and mouth closed.. we had to re do the photo and carry it for interview day.
12th march - consulate interview , reached consulate at 8:00 am for 8:30 slot.Joined the line for 8:30 slot, one volunteer came and took us out of line as we had kid ,he took us into building for security check and then after rechecking passport and fingerprint and re scan of kid photo.
then since we had kids i was sent to VO directly bypassing the queue , definitely saved 30-45 mins.
VO was on another interview and we waited for 5 mins then we started ours.Basic questions , LCA salary , designation , Show client letter ( pls carry latest) ,how long u are married.then VO said Visa approved and gave know ur rights and green slip.was done and out of consulate at 08:45 am.
status on site
11th - case created
12th - administrative Processing
13th - Issued
thanks
Went for H1b fresh interview along with wife and kid.
Was smooth and organised on both bio metrics and interview day.
11th march - biometrics - if you have kid ,carry photo done accurately.hair should be tied and with ears visible and mouth closed.. we had to re do the photo and carry it for interview day.
12th march - consulate interview , reached consulate at 8:00 am for 8:30 slot.Joined the line for 8:30 slot, one volunteer came and took us out of line as we had kid ,he took us into building for security check and then after rechecking passport and fingerprint and re scan of kid photo.
then since we had kids i was sent to VO directly bypassing the queue , definitely saved 30-45 mins.
VO was on another interview and we waited for 5 mins then we started ours.Basic questions , LCA salary , designation , Show client letter ( pls carry latest) ,how long u are married.then VO said Visa approved and gave know ur rights and green slip.was done and out of consulate at 08:45 am.
status on site
11th - case created
12th - administrative Processing
13th - Issued
thanks
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Is Passport delivery impacted by cancellations?
I submitted my documents at Hyderabad VAC on March 10 as part of interview waiver program(Dropbox). My visa status shows issued and passport tracking shows:
Passport has been received from the consular section, and is currently being processed for delivery
Does anyone know if the passport delivery is impacted due to the closures/cancellations? I tried calling but looks like customer service is closed.
Passport has been received from the consular section, and is currently being processed for delivery
Does anyone know if the passport delivery is impacted due to the closures/cancellations? I tried calling but looks like customer service is closed.
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Dropbox H1B - 7th April
Hello Friends,
I am in US currently and had scheduled my India trip between 1-26th April.
In between I took my dropbox visa appointment on 7th April at New Delhi.
Based on current corona virus guidelines all visas, except diplomatic, got suspended till 15th April.
Can you please share your recent experience so that I can reschedule my appointment based on facts.
I am in US currently and had scheduled my India trip between 1-26th April.
In between I took my dropbox visa appointment on 7th April at New Delhi.
Based on current corona virus guidelines all visas, except diplomatic, got suspended till 15th April.
Can you please share your recent experience so that I can reschedule my appointment based on facts.
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Are Dropbox appointment also cancelled ?
Hi, The US Mission in India website (https://in.usembassy.gov/) have mentioned that all Immigrant and Non Immigrant visa appointments from Mar 16 will be cancelled.
I am trying to understand, if the consulates gonna work or just the visa appointments are cancelled ? and what will happen to the dropbox appointments. If anyone is having any additional info, kindly do share.
In my case I have dropped my passport at the dropbox already and I am wondering what will happen for passports that are already dropped at the VACs. I am sure there are many people like me.
I am trying to understand, if the consulates gonna work or just the visa appointments are cancelled ? and what will happen to the dropbox appointments. If anyone is having any additional info, kindly do share.
In my case I have dropped my passport at the dropbox already and I am wondering what will happen for passports that are already dropped at the VACs. I am sure there are many people like me.
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H1b Refused
I have attended interview on nov 14th 2019.till march 2nd 2020 my status is under administrative processing . On march 3rd 2020 my status has changed to refused and case last updated date also changed to 3rd march 2020.please let me know any one facing the similar case.
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Hyderabad 221g white slip passport retained
I had my interview on 11th of this month.
Below is the discussion with the Visa Officer
Me: Good Morning officer
VO: Good Morning
VO: could I have your passport?
Me: gave the passport
VO: Wrote “NCC Notes” on a slip (not sure what it is)
VO: Going through the screen, could I have your i797?
Me: Shared the I797
VO: is this first H1B or extension?
Me: its extension
VO: How long have you been with your company?
Me: close to 13 years
VO: what is your salary?
Me. It’s YYYY $$ + Benefits
VO: are you working for a client
Me: Yes mam
VO: who is your client?
Me: share the client name
VO: where are they located?
Me: shared the location details
VO: how long are you at this client?
Me: I am yet to join them
VO: what is your highest level of education?
Me: I did masters in computers
VO: I need to process some information, gave back the I797 and retained the passport. Shared a white slip with standard 221g message and no check boxes.
VO: no further documentation is needed.
Me: Thank you Mam, you have a nice day!
I am relatively positive with the experience. If anyone had experienced the same, if you could share yours.
Thanks
Below is the discussion with the Visa Officer
Me: Good Morning officer
VO: Good Morning
VO: could I have your passport?
Me: gave the passport
VO: Wrote “NCC Notes” on a slip (not sure what it is)
VO: Going through the screen, could I have your i797?
Me: Shared the I797
VO: is this first H1B or extension?
Me: its extension
VO: How long have you been with your company?
Me: close to 13 years
VO: what is your salary?
Me. It’s YYYY $$ + Benefits
VO: are you working for a client
Me: Yes mam
VO: who is your client?
Me: share the client name
VO: where are they located?
Me: shared the location details
VO: how long are you at this client?
Me: I am yet to join them
VO: what is your highest level of education?
Me: I did masters in computers
VO: I need to process some information, gave back the I797 and retained the passport. Shared a white slip with standard 221g message and no check boxes.
VO: no further documentation is needed.
Me: Thank you Mam, you have a nice day!
I am relatively positive with the experience. If anyone had experienced the same, if you could share yours.
Thanks
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