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H1-B Mumbai 221 (g) Blue slip
Interview date: 01/10/2019
My info: Phd Chem Engg working for a biopharma supplier. F1--> OPT--> OPT STEM--> H1-B
Got my first H1-B approved this year and had come here for stamping so that I can travel for scientific conferences etc for work. Working with same company for 2+ years
Here is my interview experience:
Me: Good morning
VO: Passport/ I-797A (VO was very polite and nice)
Me: Gave them
VO: Highest education?
Me: PhD Chem E
VO: So you do research in your position correct?
Me: Yes (pretty obvious from my title/role)
VO: sighs...and types something on the computer for a minute
Me: (Nervous...since I know whats coming)
VO: Look ...I am refusing your visa on 221 (g) grounds..it will be pending till you submit these documents. Please submit these documents online and we can process your application further. This is nothing special....its a standard thing we do.
Me: I look at the slip: It needs invitation letter, resume, publications, research info, travel dates, contact info, etc.
Me: Okay cool....I have all this with me right now...would it help?
VO: Unfortunately not....its better for us if you submit it online
Me: Is there any estimated time on this?
VO: *shrugs*
Me: No problem! Completely understand....I will try to get these documents to you quickly...thanks again for your help!
Getting documents ready and planning to submit them on 01/13/2019.
Should not have come here to get it stamped when I had by COS approved. Pain in the rear....but guess that's how it goes.
My info: Phd Chem Engg working for a biopharma supplier. F1--> OPT--> OPT STEM--> H1-B
Got my first H1-B approved this year and had come here for stamping so that I can travel for scientific conferences etc for work. Working with same company for 2+ years
Here is my interview experience:
Me: Good morning
VO: Passport/ I-797A (VO was very polite and nice)
Me: Gave them
VO: Highest education?
Me: PhD Chem E
VO: So you do research in your position correct?
Me: Yes (pretty obvious from my title/role)
VO: sighs...and types something on the computer for a minute
Me: (Nervous...since I know whats coming)
VO: Look ...I am refusing your visa on 221 (g) grounds..it will be pending till you submit these documents. Please submit these documents online and we can process your application further. This is nothing special....its a standard thing we do.
Me: I look at the slip: It needs invitation letter, resume, publications, research info, travel dates, contact info, etc.
Me: Okay cool....I have all this with me right now...would it help?
VO: Unfortunately not....its better for us if you submit it online
Me: Is there any estimated time on this?
VO: *shrugs*
Me: No problem! Completely understand....I will try to get these documents to you quickly...thanks again for your help!
Getting documents ready and planning to submit them on 01/13/2019.
Should not have come here to get it stamped when I had by COS approved. Pain in the rear....but guess that's how it goes.
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