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First time F1 to H1B stamping interview - Vancouver
Hi guys,
I had my visa interview in Vancouver, CA on Feb 27th. I was on F1 and working on OPT for 4 months. When my H1B was filed I was still doing my Master's, so the visa petition was filed based on my Bachelor's degree from India. Fingerprinting and interview on the same day.
VO - GM, How are you doing today?
Me: I am great. How are you? -> Handed him my passport and i797 page 1, which the another guy working in the consulate had asked me to keep out.
VO - Im great too. *Looks at my I797 and scans the DS160 bar code stuck on the Passport*. So you work for ZZZ. What do you do?
ME - Explained it.
VO - Sounds good. I am going to cancel your F1 since you dont need it now.*stamps on my existing F1*. I am approving your visa.You should get it in 3-5 business days, *Took a green form and gave it to me. Then looked at screen again*. Oh sorry, it might take a little bit longer. Since, you are moving from F1 to H1B there is some additional processing involved.
ME - Approximately how long would it take?
VO - Should not take more than a week. You can find some more details about contact here. * He gave me a 221g slip*
ME -*Little worried now* But my visa is approved right?
VO- *With a smile* Dont worry its definitely approved, it will be issues within a week.
Status:
27th Feb - Administrative Processing
1st March - Case updated - still Admin Processing
3 rd March - Issued.
So from what I have gathered reading from here, other places and my own experiences - first time F1 to H1B stamping is taking a little longer.
Thanks.
I had my visa interview in Vancouver, CA on Feb 27th. I was on F1 and working on OPT for 4 months. When my H1B was filed I was still doing my Master's, so the visa petition was filed based on my Bachelor's degree from India. Fingerprinting and interview on the same day.
VO - GM, How are you doing today?
Me: I am great. How are you? -> Handed him my passport and i797 page 1, which the another guy working in the consulate had asked me to keep out.
VO - Im great too. *Looks at my I797 and scans the DS160 bar code stuck on the Passport*. So you work for ZZZ. What do you do?
ME - Explained it.
VO - Sounds good. I am going to cancel your F1 since you dont need it now.*stamps on my existing F1*. I am approving your visa.You should get it in 3-5 business days, *Took a green form and gave it to me. Then looked at screen again*. Oh sorry, it might take a little bit longer. Since, you are moving from F1 to H1B there is some additional processing involved.
ME - Approximately how long would it take?
VO - Should not take more than a week. You can find some more details about contact here. * He gave me a 221g slip*
ME -*Little worried now* But my visa is approved right?
VO- *With a smile* Dont worry its definitely approved, it will be issues within a week.
Status:
27th Feb - Administrative Processing
1st March - Case updated - still Admin Processing
3 rd March - Issued.
So from what I have gathered reading from here, other places and my own experiences - first time F1 to H1B stamping is taking a little longer.
Thanks.
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