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221g first checkbox ticket HYD consulate
October 3rd attended Visa interview
Visa Officer asked a few basic questions about why I was going to the US? What kind of job? How did I find the job? What are the roles in my current job?
Then he mentioned something about SEVIS records needs to be corrected and said will take 2-3 business days and gave me 221g with the first box checked and passport retained with the consulate.
Anyone here faced the same situation? I will update my case as I hear more about my case.
Visa Officer asked a few basic questions about why I was going to the US? What kind of job? How did I find the job? What are the roles in my current job?
Then he mentioned something about SEVIS records needs to be corrected and said will take 2-3 business days and gave me 221g with the first box checked and passport retained with the consulate.
Anyone here faced the same situation? I will update my case as I hear more about my case.
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Visa officer in Mexico retained my original I-797 after visa approval. Is this normal?
Hi all,
We (My and my family) are here in Ciudad Juarez, Chih. MX. We just finished attending our visa interview. The process was quite smooth except for the fact that the Visa Officer retained our original I-797s after telling us that our Visas are approved. Is this expected for MX consulates? I know Canadian consulates used to do this, but I don't remember if MX consulates followed the same process.
Do any of you have a similar or different experience?
Please let me know.
If they are not supposed to keep it, I can call them and see what is going on.
Thanks in advance.
We (My and my family) are here in Ciudad Juarez, Chih. MX. We just finished attending our visa interview. The process was quite smooth except for the fact that the Visa Officer retained our original I-797s after telling us that our Visas are approved. Is this expected for MX consulates? I know Canadian consulates used to do this, but I don't remember if MX consulates followed the same process.
Do any of you have a similar or different experience?
Please let me know.
If they are not supposed to keep it, I can call them and see what is going on.
Thanks in advance.
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H1b 221g administrative Processing
October 3rd I attend visa interview at Hyderabad consulate
VO : She took my passport and asked why my sevis is terminated
Me : my sevis necer got terminated
VO : she asked never
Me: i said I got H1b in 2018 at that time it is terminated
( Do anyone know my sevis get terminated I came to USA in 2014 August on f1 visa for 5 years till July 2019, I done with my masters I got my opt and opt extension mean while I got my H1b approved)
VO : what is high Yesh qualification
Me : I said in master in computer science
VO : which universe
Me : I replied
VO : who is your client
Me : I replied
VO : from how long you been working
Me : I replied
VO : what is your role
Me : I replied
VO : roles and responsibilities
Me: explained
VO : Client letter
Me : showed I have a email copy from client
VO : I’m giving administrative Process and took my passport
So anyone face this kind of issue may I know how long does it takes.
VO : She took my passport and asked why my sevis is terminated
Me : my sevis necer got terminated
VO : she asked never
Me: i said I got H1b in 2018 at that time it is terminated
( Do anyone know my sevis get terminated I came to USA in 2014 August on f1 visa for 5 years till July 2019, I done with my masters I got my opt and opt extension mean while I got my H1b approved)
VO : what is high Yesh qualification
Me : I said in master in computer science
VO : which universe
Me : I replied
VO : who is your client
Me : I replied
VO : from how long you been working
Me : I replied
VO : what is your role
Me : I replied
VO : roles and responsibilities
Me: explained
VO : Client letter
Me : showed I have a email copy from client
VO : I’m giving administrative Process and took my passport
So anyone face this kind of issue may I know how long does it takes.
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H1b Visa stamping - Chennai
Attended h1b stamping at Chennai on 30 Sept.
Biometric - 29 Sep - Carry only Passport, DS160 confirmation & Appt confirmation. Cellphones are allowed but to be switched off. They are allowing 30 mins before your actual slot itself and it hardly takes 5-10 mins to complete it.
Interview - 30 Sep - Carry the same documents + Client letter + Petition original and supporting docs. Cellphones/electronic items are not allowed inside, but can be kept safe at police booth outside consulate. Optional - Carry passport size photo in white background if possible, otherwise sometime it may take time in photo counter.
VO: Hi
Me: Hi, Good Morning!
VO: Give your passport
Me: Given.
VO: your employer?
Me: ZZZ.
VO: who's is your client?
Me: ABC
VO: Client location?
Me: YYY.
VO: US Salary?
Me: $PA as per petition.
VO: your qualification?
Me: Bachelor of Engineering.
VO: what about dependents?
Me: Answered
VO: your visa is approved and gave know your rights pamphlet.
My kind suggestion is be confident, answer audible through mic and maintain eye contact as much as possible.
Biometric - 29 Sep - Carry only Passport, DS160 confirmation & Appt confirmation. Cellphones are allowed but to be switched off. They are allowing 30 mins before your actual slot itself and it hardly takes 5-10 mins to complete it.
Interview - 30 Sep - Carry the same documents + Client letter + Petition original and supporting docs. Cellphones/electronic items are not allowed inside, but can be kept safe at police booth outside consulate. Optional - Carry passport size photo in white background if possible, otherwise sometime it may take time in photo counter.
VO: Hi
Me: Hi, Good Morning!
VO: Give your passport
Me: Given.
VO: your employer?
Me: ZZZ.
VO: who's is your client?
Me: ABC
VO: Client location?
Me: YYY.
VO: US Salary?
Me: $PA as per petition.
VO: your qualification?
Me: Bachelor of Engineering.
VO: what about dependents?
Me: Answered
VO: your visa is approved and gave know your rights pamphlet.
My kind suggestion is be confident, answer audible through mic and maintain eye contact as much as possible.
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No Client Letter! please don't go for H1 extension
Hi,
A small advice to all, If you Don't have Client Letter or Mail from HR saying that Company does not provide Client letter, please DON'T GO for H1 stamping any country unless its really critical
I know this might heart some people, but its fact don't spoil your career
-Vijay
A small advice to all, If you Don't have Client Letter or Mail from HR saying that Company does not provide Client letter, please DON'T GO for H1 stamping any country unless its really critical
I know this might heart some people, but its fact don't spoil your career
-Vijay
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Fresh H1B visa interview
Hi, i have attended the interview on 1st Oct 2019 in Chennai,
vo asked basic questions , finally end client invite letter, i showed the letter
Which was Given by my employer, after that he said , send the end client invite letter through email
And given 221g blue slip with check mark on the document , returned the passport.
Is anyone in the same situation?
vo asked basic questions , finally end client invite letter, i showed the letter
Which was Given by my employer, after that he said , send the end client invite letter through email
And given 221g blue slip with check mark on the document , returned the passport.
Is anyone in the same situation?
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H1b stamping 1st Oct - 221G NewDelhi consulate.
Consulate - NewDelhi
H1b extension approved- 05/22/2017
Promotion to higher role and higher salary - 07/01/2018
OFC- 09/30/2019
Visa interview - 10/01/2019
Received 221G and asked to submit I797/I129/cover-letter/LCA/client letter and contract
Docs submitted - 10/02/2019
Now waiting for reply back.
I had to come to India for personal reason after 2.5 years of extension approval. I was working under approved I94. Went for visa interview and received blue slip 221G. And asked above docs to be submitted via email. My main concern is my designation and salary are different in petition/ LCA approved and my latest client letter and ds160.. My employer said filing for amendment is not necessary as SOC code did not change and responsibilities are same. does anyone think this can cause denial?
H1b extension approved- 05/22/2017
Promotion to higher role and higher salary - 07/01/2018
OFC- 09/30/2019
Visa interview - 10/01/2019
Received 221G and asked to submit I797/I129/cover-letter/LCA/client letter and contract
Docs submitted - 10/02/2019
Now waiting for reply back.
I had to come to India for personal reason after 2.5 years of extension approval. I was working under approved I94. Went for visa interview and received blue slip 221G. And asked above docs to be submitted via email. My main concern is my designation and salary are different in petition/ LCA approved and my latest client letter and ds160.. My employer said filing for amendment is not necessary as SOC code did not change and responsibilities are same. does anyone think this can cause denial?
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H1B Stamping -Passport damage issue
I am working in US and came for H1B stamping to India. On the day of interview, VO approved my visa and kept passport and asked to collect it in 2-3 days.3 business days passed and the status of application still showed'Administrative Processing'. I called the support center who told that necessary scrutiny is in place. However , in some time I received an email stating that my passport is damaged and asked me to collect the passport and 221g slip from embassy. There are no further steps provided. Can you please help what to do in such situation. My passport is not damaged . One can say that it is not in its best condition but all useful information is clear and all lamination is in place. What can I do as have to resume job in US ASAP?
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Indian passport renewal at New York consulate timeline
Hello Folks,
I have recently renewed my Indian passport at New York consulate. Below are the detailed timeline. Hope this helps.
• Oct 01, 2019 - Tuesday
01:24 pm Passport is delivered by FedEx.
• Sep 30, 2019 - Monday
11:26 am Passport picked up by FedEx.
Your AWB Number is YYYY YYYY YYYY
To track the ‘Progress of Your Shipment’, log onto the site of FedEx and enter AWB.
• Sep 27, 2019 - Friday
03:53 pm Passport ‘Received’ at the CKGS application center and is at the ‘Sorting Facility’ where it is being processed for delivery.
Please continue tracking your application status online.
• Sep 27, 2019 - Friday
03:53 pm Application 'Reviewed' by Consulate and ‘In Transit’ to CKGS Application Centre.
Please continue tracking your application status online.
• Sep 23, 2019 - Monday
10:04 am Application is 'Under Process' at Consulate for decision making.
Please continue tracking your application status online.
• Sep 23, 2019 - Monday
09:25 am Application is 'In Transit' to the Consulate.
Please continue tracking your application status online.
• Sep 20, 2019 - Friday
01:21 pm Application is ‘Under Process’ at CKGS.
Please continue tracking your application status online.
• Sep 20, 2019 - Friday
12:12 pm Application Verification is ‘Complete’. Processing of your application will continue.
Full payment received and payment receipt sent to your registered email ID.
The Consulate may request for further documents over and above those already submitted as per the Document Checklist.
Please continue tracking your application status online.
• Sep 20, 2019 - Friday
11:25 am Application ‘Received’ by CKGS and 'Not Verified'.
You will receive an E-mail advising you of the outcome of the verification process.
• Sep 19, 2019 – Thursday
6.30 pm Dropped off the application package at FedEx location.
I have recently renewed my Indian passport at New York consulate. Below are the detailed timeline. Hope this helps.
• Oct 01, 2019 - Tuesday
01:24 pm Passport is delivered by FedEx.
• Sep 30, 2019 - Monday
11:26 am Passport picked up by FedEx.
Your AWB Number is YYYY YYYY YYYY
To track the ‘Progress of Your Shipment’, log onto the site of FedEx and enter AWB.
• Sep 27, 2019 - Friday
03:53 pm Passport ‘Received’ at the CKGS application center and is at the ‘Sorting Facility’ where it is being processed for delivery.
Please continue tracking your application status online.
• Sep 27, 2019 - Friday
03:53 pm Application 'Reviewed' by Consulate and ‘In Transit’ to CKGS Application Centre.
Please continue tracking your application status online.
• Sep 23, 2019 - Monday
10:04 am Application is 'Under Process' at Consulate for decision making.
Please continue tracking your application status online.
• Sep 23, 2019 - Monday
09:25 am Application is 'In Transit' to the Consulate.
Please continue tracking your application status online.
• Sep 20, 2019 - Friday
01:21 pm Application is ‘Under Process’ at CKGS.
Please continue tracking your application status online.
• Sep 20, 2019 - Friday
12:12 pm Application Verification is ‘Complete’. Processing of your application will continue.
Full payment received and payment receipt sent to your registered email ID.
The Consulate may request for further documents over and above those already submitted as per the Document Checklist.
Please continue tracking your application status online.
• Sep 20, 2019 - Friday
11:25 am Application ‘Received’ by CKGS and 'Not Verified'.
You will receive an E-mail advising you of the outcome of the verification process.
• Sep 19, 2019 – Thursday
6.30 pm Dropped off the application package at FedEx location.
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H1B Dropbox Experience Hyderabad
Hello All,
I want to share my H1B drop box experience with all of you so that I might help
1. I filled DS-160 and booked appointment in HYD and I'm eligible for Dropbox, so I blocked an appointment for 9/9/2019 and dropped my doc on 9/9 (monday) they only asked my current and present petition (I-797), DS-160 confirmation, Passport and Photos that it ...
2. By 9/12/2019 (Thursday) I got a message saying that my passport is ready for pick up, I thought I got my Visa stamping done..
3. went to collect my passport and saw 221g and green slip, it says come for interview along with dependents passport between 10-11 am any day .. looking at that I was very upset..
Now the actual game begins...
1. On 9/16 I went to us consulate in HYD for interview.. I was at gate before 10am ..
2. their was a long wait at HYD when I went, they verified my Passports (H1 and H4) and then they took my finger prints and asked me to wait, at 12 noon I got a go at VO officer counter ..
I: GM mam (it was a lady VO officer)
VO: GM how are you doing
I: Doing great, thanks. How about you
VO: no replay, in mean while I gave my passports to officer.
VO: Checked in her computer for few min and asked where do you work
I: replayed
VO: asked Client Letter
I: I gave Client Letter, checked very carefully for few min and returned it to me
VO: What is your role
I: replayed my role (Note: tell the same role what is mentioned in your Labor)
VO: asked my current petition valid date
I: Replied and shown my current petition.
VO: checked for few min and returned it back to me
VO: do you know your right of employment
I: Yes, like, right to pay, equality, medical benefits, if I loose job they are responsible for send me back home.. and so on..
VO: Kept passports and said you can leave now.. (but she did not said my visa is approved)
this interview process went for decent 15min..
on 9/18 i got a message saying that your passports are ready for pick up.. I went on 9/19 to collect my passport and this time I got stamping done ...
Note: one thing I want to share about VO, there are no face expressions, no laugh, no smile, she looked bit angry... but finally I got my visa approved..
Be positive, unless you have all the required doc in place they cannot reject you..
-Vijay
I want to share my H1B drop box experience with all of you so that I might help
1. I filled DS-160 and booked appointment in HYD and I'm eligible for Dropbox, so I blocked an appointment for 9/9/2019 and dropped my doc on 9/9 (monday) they only asked my current and present petition (I-797), DS-160 confirmation, Passport and Photos that it ...
2. By 9/12/2019 (Thursday) I got a message saying that my passport is ready for pick up, I thought I got my Visa stamping done..
3. went to collect my passport and saw 221g and green slip, it says come for interview along with dependents passport between 10-11 am any day .. looking at that I was very upset..
Now the actual game begins...
1. On 9/16 I went to us consulate in HYD for interview.. I was at gate before 10am ..
2. their was a long wait at HYD when I went, they verified my Passports (H1 and H4) and then they took my finger prints and asked me to wait, at 12 noon I got a go at VO officer counter ..
I: GM mam (it was a lady VO officer)
VO: GM how are you doing
I: Doing great, thanks. How about you
VO: no replay, in mean while I gave my passports to officer.
VO: Checked in her computer for few min and asked where do you work
I: replayed
VO: asked Client Letter
I: I gave Client Letter, checked very carefully for few min and returned it to me
VO: What is your role
I: replayed my role (Note: tell the same role what is mentioned in your Labor)
VO: asked my current petition valid date
I: Replied and shown my current petition.
VO: checked for few min and returned it back to me
VO: do you know your right of employment
I: Yes, like, right to pay, equality, medical benefits, if I loose job they are responsible for send me back home.. and so on..
VO: Kept passports and said you can leave now.. (but she did not said my visa is approved)
this interview process went for decent 15min..
on 9/18 i got a message saying that your passports are ready for pick up.. I went on 9/19 to collect my passport and this time I got stamping done ...
Note: one thing I want to share about VO, there are no face expressions, no laugh, no smile, she looked bit angry... but finally I got my visa approved..
Be positive, unless you have all the required doc in place they cannot reject you..
-Vijay
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