I have an interesting story on H1B revalidation process (i.e. getting a reentry visa stamp on passport from within the US) that demonstrates how the whole system stinks.
I sent my H1B for revalidation to St. Louis on Aug. 24 2000. All documents and fees were complete.
I received a letter from them on Sep 28 2000 saying that I did not include the reciprocity fees and I had to reapply afresh. They did not even send back the old application form.
I cross-checked with the postal service and was told that the money order was duly cashed.
To expedite the process, I got another money order and mailed it out with a fresh application on Sep 29, 2000.
I have yet to hear from them. I have tried to contact them by phone without success. I have sent a couple of faxes, but received no response. This is truly amazing! I have enquired from the bank and found out that the new money order has not yet been cashed.
Their big time goof-up has resulted in a) My travel plans going haywire; b) My project plans at work have suffered; c) I have overspent on fees, FEDEXes etc; d)I have wasted considerable time on this.
Does anyone have any suggestions on what actions should I take? What should I do to atleast recover my original reciprocity fees back? I would greatly appreciate any suggestions.
Amazed in the US of A
I sent my H1B for revalidation to St. Louis on Aug. 24 2000. All documents and fees were complete.
I received a letter from them on Sep 28 2000 saying that I did not include the reciprocity fees and I had to reapply afresh. They did not even send back the old application form.
I cross-checked with the postal service and was told that the money order was duly cashed.
To expedite the process, I got another money order and mailed it out with a fresh application on Sep 29, 2000.
I have yet to hear from them. I have tried to contact them by phone without success. I have sent a couple of faxes, but received no response. This is truly amazing! I have enquired from the bank and found out that the new money order has not yet been cashed.
Their big time goof-up has resulted in a) My travel plans going haywire; b) My project plans at work have suffered; c) I have overspent on fees, FEDEXes etc; d)I have wasted considerable time on this.
Does anyone have any suggestions on what actions should I take? What should I do to atleast recover my original reciprocity fees back? I would greatly appreciate any suggestions.
Amazed in the US of A
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