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Dec 7th joint stamping experience
Today, I've had my intereview done in Hyderabad. It was a joint interview, H1-B and spouse for H4, on new i797 petition. Questions started off with formal greeting-
Q. Is this your first time at consulate?
A. For a joint interview, Yes.
Q. Have you been to U.S or been on any status before?
A. Yes. been on F1 and H1B. Previous H1 extension was denied.
Q. Why?
A. Univ reasons.
Q. Why exactly Univ did not qualified for MS quota?
A. Explained honestly and stated subsequent petition has been filed and approved, which is what I'm providing currently for this interview.
Q. Highest education
A. Answered
Q. Prospective salary up on enterting to U.S
A. Answered
VO switched to my spouse
Q. Marriage date?
A. Answered
Q. Have you been on F2 while your previous stay?
A. Yes (I've added H4 conversion details to the reply)
Q. Have you done anything in violation of law during F2 (not sure what might have triggered such question)
A. No
VO ended conversation, stated that my spouse application might take couple of weeks and requires processing. He retained both of our passports and said VISA is approved for both of us. Kind of confusing as don't know exactly what additional processing might incur , given VO has not given any sort of 221g slips to us. And exact delay is unknown.
Due to my peculiar situation, I've prepared for such bullet questions before hand. And been apt, short during interview. It was a lengthy queue outside gate when arrived (only arrived before 15 mins), went in and waited for about 5 mins and called up on for security check (Post security check, they kicked me out for carrying couple of sealed envelopes and asked to re-enter the gate. wasted about 20 mins on this so make sure your envelopes/docs are all unsealed), Gave our finger prints which went about 5 mins in line. And we have been seated at waiting area for about 15 mins. Finally , the personnel gave us a token (VO desk number) and asked to stand inline with only I797, passports in hand and rest of docs to be carried in file. Altogether, the wait time depends up on the people count.
I'd like some inputs from the guys attended interview recently - Apparently, both of my passports in CEAC site is showing Admin processing. But the ustraveldocs status checker shows the passport is still with embassy. It might be too early to ask this question, but did any one had been in the same situation lately(like VO responded VISA approved, but passports held back)? How long it took for getting the Passports back with stamping? Please let me know. Also, if any one is willing to share their contact, it will be of great help and I can keep in touch on the status. I'd be checking my updates periodically and will be following up in this forum time to time.
Q. Is this your first time at consulate?
A. For a joint interview, Yes.
Q. Have you been to U.S or been on any status before?
A. Yes. been on F1 and H1B. Previous H1 extension was denied.
Q. Why?
A. Univ reasons.
Q. Why exactly Univ did not qualified for MS quota?
A. Explained honestly and stated subsequent petition has been filed and approved, which is what I'm providing currently for this interview.
Q. Highest education
A. Answered
Q. Prospective salary up on enterting to U.S
A. Answered
VO switched to my spouse
Q. Marriage date?
A. Answered
Q. Have you been on F2 while your previous stay?
A. Yes (I've added H4 conversion details to the reply)
Q. Have you done anything in violation of law during F2 (not sure what might have triggered such question)
A. No
VO ended conversation, stated that my spouse application might take couple of weeks and requires processing. He retained both of our passports and said VISA is approved for both of us. Kind of confusing as don't know exactly what additional processing might incur , given VO has not given any sort of 221g slips to us. And exact delay is unknown.
Due to my peculiar situation, I've prepared for such bullet questions before hand. And been apt, short during interview. It was a lengthy queue outside gate when arrived (only arrived before 15 mins), went in and waited for about 5 mins and called up on for security check (Post security check, they kicked me out for carrying couple of sealed envelopes and asked to re-enter the gate. wasted about 20 mins on this so make sure your envelopes/docs are all unsealed), Gave our finger prints which went about 5 mins in line. And we have been seated at waiting area for about 15 mins. Finally , the personnel gave us a token (VO desk number) and asked to stand inline with only I797, passports in hand and rest of docs to be carried in file. Altogether, the wait time depends up on the people count.
I'd like some inputs from the guys attended interview recently - Apparently, both of my passports in CEAC site is showing Admin processing. But the ustraveldocs status checker shows the passport is still with embassy. It might be too early to ask this question, but did any one had been in the same situation lately(like VO responded VISA approved, but passports held back)? How long it took for getting the Passports back with stamping? Please let me know. Also, if any one is willing to share their contact, it will be of great help and I can keep in touch on the status. I'd be checking my updates periodically and will be following up in this forum time to time.
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