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Need to renew i94 - Should I goto nearby border CBP office?
Hello. I have my i94 nearing expiry even though I have a valid visa. During my entry to the US, which expires at the start of next year. So, they stamped my i94 to be valid till my Passport expiry. Now I have renewed my passport and it is valid for another 10 years. Now, I wanted to extend my i94. Can I go to any border CBP office and get it stamped? Please help me with your expert input and guidance.
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Admin Processing - There is no status update available for the passport number submitted
Hi,

I had my in person interview on 22nd August, Officer handed me a white slip 221G however mention that I should hear back in a week. I havent got any notification yet. Initially cgi website showed my passport was with the Embassy however now it says There is no status update available for the passport number submitted. The support desk says my passport is still with the embassy though. Is there a way to track this and how long would this take?
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While waiting for H1B approval in this lottery process, H4 EAD can be applied for the same applicant ?
Team,

I need some direction, I spouse hold h4 EAD for 2+ years and never able to work due to medical issues, so when my spouse is ready this year earlier, H4 EAD was expired so we applied H1B using consultancy and its been picked. Now I see the status is still in reviewing state, and there is no ETA for the approval as we know about their own process times.

My actual ask here is, Is it good to extend the H4 EAD which expired in this condition while H1b Lotter in hand but not yet approved ?

Kindly pour some knowledge on this, that would be helpful for us to take some decision.

Thanks,
Kumar,
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Automatic Visa Revalidation (AVR) to enter the US
Hi All - I am currently residing and working in the US. I am planning to visit Canada multiple times over the next few months. Currently, I don't have a valid/unexpired H1B visa stamp in my passport but I have an I-797/I-94 valid till March 2025. Also, I have an H1B visa appointment booked at the US embassy in India in January 2023.

Therefore, I just wanted to ask, Would I still be able to use AVR to enter the US with my H1B visa appointment booked at the US embassy?
(Reason for asking this, I've read somewhere in the past, if someone has a visa appointment booked at the US embassy, then a person can not use AVR)

Would be really helpful if you could please clarify this point. Thanks in advance!
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HYD Consulate In-person H1B experience
First of all i feel this forum is really helpful as i always refer 'Experiences' section and also felt to share my experience.

Background: Attended twice on H1B consulate interview in last 9+ yrs and this is 3rd time.
Last time attended is in 2016, since then i went through 2 US FTE Employer changes.

Biometrics: 2:30 PM
Aug 28th: Reached 30 mins in advance, Security is calling out based on walkie-talkie they are receiving from Biometrics team
Used private locker to store my phone and Digital watch, charged amount is 100 INR which i feel little expensive
Went through Security check, documents in order etc.
During my turn, the Biometrics staff went through Appointment confirmation, verified DS-160 thoroughly, for my full name, DOB etc, followed by Oath self pamphlet reading, and Palm/finger prints.

Consular Appointment: Aug 29th, 10 am
Reached 30 mins in advance, btw Biometrics and VAC i found my Intended 'Date of Arrival' is printed wrong, missing other States DL updates etc within DS-160, spoke to IndiaTravelDocs team, get the new DS-160 created and submitted on early morning around 8:30 am
Again Documents checks, security clearance followed by sitting in lobby.
We were asked(almost 10 members) to get inside and stand in line(huge line with another 30 members waiting for their turn), after a wait of almost 30+ mins around 10:30 am, my turn came.

VO around 45+ yrs: Good morning
Me: God morning sir

VO: Went through computer screen which i believe is my online DS-160

VO: Which company working for
Me: XXXXXXX XXXXMENTS

VO; Are you on Full time
Me: Yes

VO: Work address:
Me: Told city and state name

VO: Designation ?
Me: Principal S/W Engr

VO: Salary
Me: Disclosed

VO: Asked me to go through Right of Work white booklet
Me: I took it

VO: Aren't you eligible for DROPBOX ??
Me: I mention there's a change of Employer by mistake, instead of actual Passport renewal, for a moment he look as weird

Finally he mentioned VISA has been approved, in fact he approved 2 more Work visa candidates too before me

Advise: Stay composed, give your best, be HONEST as much as possible
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H1b Extension in Canada Toronto
Hi All,

I had my visa interview on May 11, 2022

VO asked to provide my LCA, I didn't had it at the moment

VO Hands over the Green 221g and asks to submit LCA in order to get the visa.

Got another email requesting the End Client Letter

Documents Sent May 23, 2022

Last Update: June 23, 2022

Still Refused Status, waiting to receive documents back.
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H1B Visa Stamping with DUI 2022 (Mumbai Consulate)
H1B Stamping with DUI 2022 Mumbai Consulate

Don’t worry !! You will be alright. Panic simply makes things worse and be ready to spend some good time in India. ( Took me 4 and half moths )

Date of Arrest : Oct 2018
Location : California

Waited for 9 months and then was charged for misdemeanor. Active Probation when reached mumbai and still a year left (3+ years) since my case was resolved in Feb2020 so the probation would end on 2023.

Booked Visa Appointment for March 10th for Dropbox.
Received Refused by March 17th but not to worry as Refused is that they move the case to Administrative Processing. The passport was returned with a 221g slip that stated I have to book an appointment with Visa Officer.

Booked Visa Appointment for around 15th April as the cgi portal did not open option for me to book the appointment. Made numerous calls to embassy but they just asked me to wait and after 2 weeks I was able to schedule one.

Things carried to Interview : Visa, DS160, court records

VO: How are you doing ?
Me : I am doing good, Thanks for asking.

VO: So tell me what happened in Oct 2018 ?
Me : Mentioned what was I arrested for ( Keep it short and please do not tell the entire story and be humble about your mistake but also mention that it was resolved even if you have the case related duties are not completely fulfilled like probation)

VO: I will be back in few mins ?
ME: I was trembling inside for few mins until she came back . She talked to her colleague and seem to discuss more about my case.

VO: After 5 mins, she returned back to me and gave me another 221g which required medical evaluation. She mentioned to complete it as fast as possible so that will help her review my case and make it move forward. So kindly go to this checkup asap.
Me: Thank you for your time.

Booked appointment with Rele clinic after leaving the interview and earliest date was next week on 24th April.
I went to clinic and they were very cordial and responsive and did all the test. Blood and few xrays of my chest. They do send you to another doctor to test mental evaluation that your not addicted to alcohol where they ask you basic questions about how often you drink and why do you drink and what was the effect of DUI in life. Don’t panic it is all straight forward and you dont have to prepare for it.
Please simply remember few imp details related to case as they might ask you day, date and a bit of explanation of what happened that night. Again don’t worry like it end of the road for you. Try to be positive and calm. You will get a CD and receipt of payment, so please hold onto it as you may need them to carry while to re-enter USA as thats the only proof of medical evaluation . It’s costly and be ready to pay around 12-15K Indian rupees.

I called them after a week and they said they have submitted the report and still the case shows Refused on 8th May.
May 24th after 2 weeks, my case still showed Refused but the case Date had updated but Status remained Same.
 
June 10th, case date updated but still Refused

June 24th, case date updated along with case status to Administrative Processing

June 27th, case status Issued

June 29th, Collected Passport from BKC

Returned US on 5th July.

Officer : Name, Visa Status and till what time visa is valid ?
Me : Gave them details

Officer : I will be sending you for second check, please follow this officer.

Waited in room for couple of mins and officer called me and asked me what happened on Oct 2018. I kept it short and discreet and mentioned case is resolved to which he replied you may enjoy your stay.

Remember you are fighting against time so you will need to be patient and things will work for you. Please take care of your health. Overthinking just makes you worse. You won’t be able to return back in time so please accept the phase and try to be more happy. Be more around family and friends, laugh a little as that is the only thing that will help you. Don’t ever drink and drive as its not worth the stress that will be caused in your life. You will get Approved and Issued at the end of the couple of months, so try to be positive and enjoy your time in India.
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H1B Visa Stamping Experience - Toronto Canada
The Immihelp website helped gain a perspective of the expected timeline, while my visa stamping was in process.
Sharing my experience and timeline for the H1 visa stamping process in Toronto Canada to extend the information support.

Dropbox Location: Toronto
Visa Type: H1B
Canada Post delivered documents: 06/24/22
Status - No Status: 06/24/22
Status - Application Received: 07/20/22
Status - Administrative Processing: 08/04/22
Status - Issued: 08/09/22
Canada Post: 08/10/22

Total Duration - Documents Delivered to Visa/Passport Issued = 47 Days.
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Make sure to carry photocopies of all previous I-797’s for dropbox
The required documents list doesn’t say to get all previous I-797’s but during Dropbox they ask for old approval notices as well.
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Appoitment
Hi All,

H-1b visa holder (Primary Applicant) is eligible for an in-person interview and only H-4 visa holder (Dependent Applicant) is eligible for drop box.

Can a dependent visa holder (H-4 Visa Holder) give up her drop box and go with H-1b visa holder (Primary Applicant) for an in-person interview or should we schedule individual appointment as per eligibility?

Thank you!
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