@harry
congratulations bro
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got passport with visa
So finally i got passport after 58 days of interview,this is how events takes place
April 5,2012- PAI at newdelhi, got pink slip 221 g no documents asked.
May 18,2012- Got mail from vfs asking me to submit copies of bio pages of previous passports
May 23,2012- Recieved clearence
May 29,2012-Visa stamped on passport
May30,2012- Status changed on VFS site to collect passport
June 2nd ,2012-Recieved passport with visa with same duration as is on petition.
@damiendevlon
good luck bro,wish you get visa soon.
@ Glxchi.
nice reseach work for pink slip scenerios.
this forum has become vast knowledge domain for persons who got pink slip,as it covers mostly all the issues on which pink slip is issued.
one who got pink slip,should remain hopeful if one's track record or background is fine and one's work ethics are in no way danger to states, then he/she will definitely get visa after DOS complete its investigation,which can go from 4-8 weeks time.
Please do not call DOS before 60 days as it may delay or can cause harm ,also you not gonna get any meaningful information from them.
Also do not get unduly worried after reading processing times and cases of other color slips,such green,blue,etc
Pink slip is totally different from other slips,as green slip is issued mostly when VO has doubt that who has control on Employee?
Pink slip is issued more on individual, doubt on his name /work etc.
Good luck all ,may god end your agony sooner than you expected.
cheers
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thanks again for your research.. try tell us something new
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Originally posted by glxchi View PostHello everyone,
I found this thread very useful in predicting how much time my visa renewal (with 221g) would take. I recently received my visa, and would like to add the details of my case for others who are waiting, or planning to schedule their interviews.
I went for an H1B visa to the New Delhi embassy. I'm employed as a researcher (I have a PhD from a US university) in science/engineering, and have been at my current position since Sep 2011, first on OPT, and then for a month on H1B with a petition approved with change-of-status. I expected, and received a 221g pink form--- the consulates appear to be handing these to everyone involved in science or engineering research (including students on F1).
* Interview Date: 4th May 2012
-- Pink 221g form, asked for all documents (resume, publications, itinerary) to be e-mailed.
-- Mailed on the same day (i.e. 4th May), received a confirmation mail
* Visa Dispatched / available for counter collection: 30th May 2012
* Visa received (at Delhi): 31st May 2012
-- The visa is valid only for 2 years from the date of issue, rather than till the petition expiry date. This seems to be the case for all research related admin processed cases.
-- The visa has an annotation that says "Clearance Received: 25th May 2012", i.e. exactly 21 days from the date I sent the documents. Note that the 26th-28th were holidays, so it took the embassy 2 working days after receiving the clearance to issue a visa.
Some other observations---
1. I believe the color of your 221g does indeed matter. Quite often, the 221g is used in H1B cases to verify if the petitioner is genuine, if there is an employee-employer relationship, etc. The processing times in these cases can vary wildly (from a few days to months on end). It is best not to get unduly worried about green/white form cases with large processing times, since those questions and delays will not apply to you if you have a pink form.
2. It would appear that the pink form is used for security clearances. Unless you are in fact a security risk, this will happen to you for two reasons: a) you work in science / engineering research as I do; b) you have the same name as someone else who's done shady things, or you've had your passport stolen/damaged in the past. I'm not sure whether you can always tell if you're in case (a) or (b), but sometimes (as was the case for Anand and Harry on this forum), no documents will be asked for case (b). Moreover, when I e-mailed my documents I got a response from an email address that reads "mantis cables". A little bit of googling will tell you that Mantis is the code name for research-related security checks.
3. If your pink form corresponds to a name-check, then the processing time can vary (depending on the shadiness of your namesake I guess). However, if you know that you're going through a research-related check--- because you work in research, you got a reply from mantis cables, etc--- I think the check itself almost always takes exactly 15 working days (i.e. 3 weeks). I've asked a couple of my friends who went through this, and all of them have an exact 3 week gap between sending documents and "clearance date". I guess it could take more time if your case isn't routine though (if you actually work in a very sensitive area). However, it may take 2-3 working days after clearance to get your visa.
4. It is pointless to call VFS. They can only tell you the status as they see it on the track your passport page on the VFS web site. I know some people call the DOS number mentioned on travel.state.gov --- I did not do this, so I can't tell you if it is helpful.
Overall, if you work for a research company/university (or study at one) and are planning to renew/apply for a visa, its a good idea to book your tickets assuming a 3-4 week turnaround. It is an even better idea, if you have the option, of not doing it in the month of May when its 45 C outside. Good luck!Leave a comment:
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Another Case
Hello everyone,
I found this thread very useful in predicting how much time my visa renewal (with 221g) would take. I recently received my visa, and would like to add the details of my case for others who are waiting, or planning to schedule their interviews.
I went for an H1B visa to the New Delhi embassy. I'm employed as a researcher (I have a PhD from a US university) in science/engineering, and have been at my current position since Sep 2011, first on OPT, and then for a month on H1B with a petition approved with change-of-status. I expected, and received a 221g pink form--- the consulates appear to be handing these to everyone involved in science or engineering research (including students on F1).
* Interview Date: 4th May 2012
-- Pink 221g form, asked for all documents (resume, publications, itinerary) to be e-mailed.
-- Mailed on the same day (i.e. 4th May), received a confirmation mail
* Visa Dispatched / available for counter collection: 30th May 2012
* Visa received (at Delhi): 31st May 2012
-- The visa is valid only for 2 years from the date of issue, rather than till the petition expiry date. This seems to be the case for all research related admin processed cases.
-- The visa has an annotation that says "Clearance Received: 25th May 2012", i.e. exactly 21 days from the date I sent the documents. Note that the 26th-28th were holidays, so it took the embassy 2 working days after receiving the clearance to issue a visa.
Some other observations---
1. I believe the color of your 221g does indeed matter. Quite often, the 221g is used in H1B cases to verify if the petitioner is genuine, if there is an employee-employer relationship, etc. The processing times in these cases can vary wildly (from a few days to months on end). It is best not to get unduly worried about green/white form cases with large processing times, since those questions and delays will not apply to you if you have a pink form.
2. It would appear that the pink form is used for security clearances. Unless you are in fact a security risk, this will happen to you for two reasons: a) you work in science / engineering research as I do; b) you have the same name as someone else who's done shady things, or you've had your passport stolen/damaged in the past. I'm not sure whether you can always tell if you're in case (a) or (b), but sometimes (as was the case for Anand and Harry on this forum), no documents will be asked for case (b). Moreover, when I e-mailed my documents I got a response from an email address that reads "mantis cables". A little bit of googling will tell you that Mantis is the code name for research-related security checks.
3. If your pink form corresponds to a name-check, then the processing time can vary (depending on the shadiness of your namesake I guess). However, if you know that you're going through a research-related check--- because you work in research, you got a reply from mantis cables, etc--- I think the check itself almost always takes exactly 15 working days (i.e. 3 weeks). I've asked a couple of my friends who went through this, and all of them have an exact 3 week gap between sending documents and "clearance date". I guess it could take more time if your case isn't routine though (if you actually work in a very sensitive area). However, it may take 2-3 working days after clearance to get your visa.
4. It is pointless to call VFS. They can only tell you the status as they see it on the track your passport page on the VFS web site. I know some people call the DOS number mentioned on travel.state.gov --- I did not do this, so I can't tell you if it is helpful.
Overall, if you work for a research company/university (or study at one) and are planning to renew/apply for a visa, its a good idea to book your tickets assuming a 3-4 week turnaround. It is an even better idea, if you have the option, of not doing it in the month of May when its 45 C outside. Good luck!
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@ damiendevlon,
thanks bro,,,VFS has dispatched the passport to my office,so still there is mystery for 1-2 days,until i got the passport in my hand,will keep this forum updated.
interview date --april 5th 2012, got pink slip 221g no documents asked.
asked copies of bio pages of previous passports held by me---may 18, 2012
passport dispatch --may 30, 2012
total time- 55 days
1 day less than 8 weeks,as visa officer told it might take 6-8 weeks to process your case.
regards
Harry
Originally posted by damiendevlon View PostLeave a comment:
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@rahul_omega
dude from what i knw the colour of the 221g hardly matters and also from the day u submit ur paperwork it takes 2 to 4 weeks
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Originally posted by rahul_omega View PostLeave a comment:
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Congratulations
@harrycali ..
holy macaroni .. CONGRATULATIONS bro .. count 12 of 15 recvd visas
Originally posted by harrycali View PostLeave a comment:
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221g green slip new delhi embassy
Hi,
I have been following this thread and the information is very helpful:
Interview Date: April 9th, 2012
Documents submitted: April 9th, 2012 (At the time of interview along with passport)
Client Contacted: yes (Checking on Employee – Employer relationship)
Working model: EVC model
i have been waiting since then, to hear some news from the embassy. Have contacted the vfs and DOS but the same common reply, the case is in admin processing. Not sure how long is it going to take.
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status changed to passport collection
around 4:15 pm,at vfs site status change to collect your passport at US Visa application in between 1600 and 1700 hrs.If not collected ,passport will automatically be discharged to you by courier..
fingers crossed,hopefully it should have visa in it.
regards
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Originally posted by replysudhir View Post
What happened in your case, as my mom dad has been asked for the same documents. Do we need to notarized any other documents ?Leave a comment:
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@anand
you would think that would be the case but the DOS does not work that way . They do look at you case - first come first serve - but ultimately it all depends on if you clear the security checks. So some cases take longer and some do not.
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General Visa processing time is 2-4 weeks on any 221g. I dont think that the color matters a lot. 221g is basically a request for more documentation/administrative processing.Now you can track your passport on the VFS website for updates.
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Originally posted by rahul_omega View PostLeave a comment:
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Got VISA
Little Happy story:
H1B Petition filed : 18-NOV-2011 (PP)
Got RFE: 3-DEC-2011
RFE responded: 30-JAN-2012
Petitionon Denied: 8 or 12-FEB-2012
Filed MTR: 7-MAR-2012
Petition approved: 22-MAR-2012
VISA interview: 19 APR-2012
Got VISA: 24-MAY-2012
Hope you guys ( @Harry @ Varun (Mr. damiendevlon) will get VISA soon. This thread is great everybody got visa. Now will see Yellowstone National Park with my Bro. I have given my email to get in touch in future.Leave a comment:
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