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Visa Approved - Administrative Processing - Issued
Hi All,
I had my fourth H1 stamping at Mumbai consulate on May 03 2017. In all previous interviews, i used to collect my passport on same day of interview. This time however it was different.
VFS Fingerprint : May 2 , 2017
Interview : May 3 , 2017
May 3-10 : Administrative Processing
May 11 : Issued
May 12 : Collected passport from VFS center
I was in 10 am slot, but interview got over around noon. Interview was straightforward. CO said visa is approved, you should get your passport in 1-2 days. ( No 221g slip given)
As usual i went to collect passport at VFS center after interview around 3 pm and was notified that my passport is still with consulate. Based on my previous experience I had booked my return tickets for 7th May. Had to reschedule them. Since i can work remotely work was not an issue.
Advice for those waiting for passport:
I understand it’s frustrating to wait in limbo. Based on my experience and posts of other folks here, i can assure one thing that if CO said your visa is approved, you will definitely get visa issued on passport. Only question is when. Rather than panicking and giving stress to parents/siblings and friends, enjoy your time with them. Be positive you will get your passport with visa on it.
Lesson learnt:
1. Plan at least 2-3 weeks vacation
2. If possible book open ticket, to avoid change/cancellation fees.
3. If travel is not urgent, it would be advisable to postpone it until things get normal. ( unless 2-3 weeks is the new normal)
Good Luck!
I had my fourth H1 stamping at Mumbai consulate on May 03 2017. In all previous interviews, i used to collect my passport on same day of interview. This time however it was different.
VFS Fingerprint : May 2 , 2017
Interview : May 3 , 2017
May 3-10 : Administrative Processing
May 11 : Issued
May 12 : Collected passport from VFS center
I was in 10 am slot, but interview got over around noon. Interview was straightforward. CO said visa is approved, you should get your passport in 1-2 days. ( No 221g slip given)
As usual i went to collect passport at VFS center after interview around 3 pm and was notified that my passport is still with consulate. Based on my previous experience I had booked my return tickets for 7th May. Had to reschedule them. Since i can work remotely work was not an issue.
Advice for those waiting for passport:
I understand it’s frustrating to wait in limbo. Based on my experience and posts of other folks here, i can assure one thing that if CO said your visa is approved, you will definitely get visa issued on passport. Only question is when. Rather than panicking and giving stress to parents/siblings and friends, enjoy your time with them. Be positive you will get your passport with visa on it.
Lesson learnt:
1. Plan at least 2-3 weeks vacation
2. If possible book open ticket, to avoid change/cancellation fees.
3. If travel is not urgent, it would be advisable to postpone it until things get normal. ( unless 2-3 weeks is the new normal)
Good Luck!
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