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H1B Stamping Ottawa - PR Status
Hello,
I hold a Canadian PR and did soft-landing on Jan 13, 2023.
Jan 16: Sent H1B Docs via Dropbox to Ottawa
Jan 23 : Docs Received
Jan 26 : Status changed to REFUSED and asked for an Interview. First Slot Available was in May
Kept checking for slot availability during different times of the day and finally able to reschedule to Feb 10
Feb 10 : Reached Ottawa Consulate.
Consulate Experience :
It was pretty cold that day and I waited for 10 - 15 min outside the embassy. Try not to carry any backpacks as that would slow you down during security screening. Semi Formal Attire .. no one was wearing suits.
First Counter checked my PR status (Gave CoPR), Passport Photos and Expiry of Passport.
Second Counter took finger prints and was told to wait in line.
Third Counter
VO : What is your status in Canada ? Copy of all I 797 ? Which company you work for and what's your role ? Tax Returns of Last few years ? Highest Degree ? Old Passport ?
Visa Approved and you will receive it in a week.
Feb 11: Status changed to Approved
Feb 13: Status changed to Issued
Feb 16 : Received Passport.
I hold a Canadian PR and did soft-landing on Jan 13, 2023.
Jan 16: Sent H1B Docs via Dropbox to Ottawa
Jan 23 : Docs Received
Jan 26 : Status changed to REFUSED and asked for an Interview. First Slot Available was in May
Kept checking for slot availability during different times of the day and finally able to reschedule to Feb 10
Feb 10 : Reached Ottawa Consulate.
Consulate Experience :
It was pretty cold that day and I waited for 10 - 15 min outside the embassy. Try not to carry any backpacks as that would slow you down during security screening. Semi Formal Attire .. no one was wearing suits.
First Counter checked my PR status (Gave CoPR), Passport Photos and Expiry of Passport.
Second Counter took finger prints and was told to wait in line.
Third Counter
VO : What is your status in Canada ? Copy of all I 797 ? Which company you work for and what's your role ? Tax Returns of Last few years ? Highest Degree ? Old Passport ?
Visa Approved and you will receive it in a week.
Feb 11: Status changed to Approved
Feb 13: Status changed to Issued
Feb 16 : Received Passport.
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Anyone travelled from USA to Toronto for H1b stamping
Anyone recently got h1b stamping in Toronto. We have interview on march1. Trying to know how long it takes for the passport to get returned.
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H4 Dependent working in India , but need to travel USA
Hi,
My wife currently working in India. Planning to apply for H4 visa .
is she need to quit job and then go for stamping or while working itself she can go for stamping .
anyhow she will quit job before her travel . Just wanted to know does she need to quit or not before going for stamping
My wife currently working in India. Planning to apply for H4 visa .
is she need to quit job and then go for stamping or while working itself she can go for stamping .
anyhow she will quit job before her travel . Just wanted to know does she need to quit or not before going for stamping
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H1-B renewal dropbox stamping. Appointment in Chennai, dropped off documents at Mumbai. Picking up in Mumbai
Hello All,
I dropped off my documents for H1-B stamping at Mumbai on Jan 9th. The appointment location is in Chennai. till now my case status shows as No Status, so I am a bit anxious.
Has any one had similar experience for dropbox and what timeline can I expect?
Also the lady who took my docs, hesitated a bit when checking my photo but then accepted it. I even offered to submit a new one but she said its fine. Are there any chances of my visa getting blocked/refused due to any photo issues? Once it has been accepted by the consulate officer?
I dropped off my documents for H1-B stamping at Mumbai on Jan 9th. The appointment location is in Chennai. till now my case status shows as No Status, so I am a bit anxious.
Has any one had similar experience for dropbox and what timeline can I expect?
Also the lady who took my docs, hesitated a bit when checking my photo but then accepted it. I even offered to submit a new one but she said its fine. Are there any chances of my visa getting blocked/refused due to any photo issues? Once it has been accepted by the consulate officer?
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H1b visa rejected under 212(a)(6)(c)(i)
I recently applied for a US H1b Visa through dropbox in India and my case was refused and was called for an interview.
After the interview VO was put my case under 212(a)(6)(c)(i) due to some issues with my previous employer with whom i worked 4 years back.. after some discussions with VO and some documents proof she said that she would consider my case and would apply for a waiver on my behalf with the DHS. She kept saying that i don't see any information and i just see a Hit (flag) in system for your name.
She finally said she submitted a waiver to CBP and gave me a document and asked me to wait... she said she dont know how much time it will take to get result...
Did anyone faced this issue? and how you resolved it?
Thanks!!
After the interview VO was put my case under 212(a)(6)(c)(i) due to some issues with my previous employer with whom i worked 4 years back.. after some discussions with VO and some documents proof she said that she would consider my case and would apply for a waiver on my behalf with the DHS. She kept saying that i don't see any information and i just see a Hit (flag) in system for your name.
She finally said she submitted a waiver to CBP and gave me a document and asked me to wait... she said she dont know how much time it will take to get result...
Did anyone faced this issue? and how you resolved it?
Thanks!!
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H1B stamping at Ottawa canada
Sharing my experience and timeline for people wondering how long it takes and what is the experience. This doc explains the overall experience:
https://medium.com/@duoduoyunnini/how-did-i-renew-my-h1b-visa-stamp-in-canada-ottawa-within-three-business-days-55e229966f31
My Timeline:
Jan 4: 08:30 am appointment
Jan 4: 10:am : interview done, visa approved
Jan 5: 10:30am : Visa status changed to Issues
Jan 6: 10:30am: Email to pickup the passport from BLS
https://medium.com/@duoduoyunnini/how-did-i-renew-my-h1b-visa-stamp-in-canada-ottawa-within-three-business-days-55e229966f31
My Timeline:
Jan 4: 08:30 am appointment
Jan 4: 10:am : interview done, visa approved
Jan 5: 10:30am : Visa status changed to Issues
Jan 6: 10:30am: Email to pickup the passport from BLS
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L1B to H1b visa
Hi,
I was on L1b visa and now changed the status to H1b. I have got a visa interview waiver as I have a L1b visa. Do you think that I would be called for an interview as it is changed of status and first h1b. Anyone on the same boat?
I was on L1b visa and now changed the status to H1b. I have got a visa interview waiver as I have a L1b visa. Do you think that I would be called for an interview as it is changed of status and first h1b. Anyone on the same boat?
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Can I go for stamping
I moved back to India in April 2021 and currently working with Indian subsidary of the same US company I worked while in USA. I have a valid petition upto Feb 2024.. I am planning to move back to USA, so would like to know If I can go for Stamping without any Job offer.
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221G Administrative Processing
Hello,
I had an H1B dropbox appointment in Delhi on Nov 9th. On Nov 14th, the status changed to "Refused". I received my passport and a blue slip with ticked documents on Nov 18th. I sent the asked documents - LCA, I-129, and I-797 through email. There was no communication since then. I work in the Employer-Vendor-Client model. On Dec 23rd I was asked to send more documents - client letter, vendor-client agreements, joining letter, etc. I emailed all on Dec 23rd. My vendor has given me a deadline as I cannot work offshore outside the USA after a certain time period as per their agreement with the client.
What should be my next step? I can not lose my h1b status because of the time taken in administrative processing. Please help and advise.
I had an H1B dropbox appointment in Delhi on Nov 9th. On Nov 14th, the status changed to "Refused". I received my passport and a blue slip with ticked documents on Nov 18th. I sent the asked documents - LCA, I-129, and I-797 through email. There was no communication since then. I work in the Employer-Vendor-Client model. On Dec 23rd I was asked to send more documents - client letter, vendor-client agreements, joining letter, etc. I emailed all on Dec 23rd. My vendor has given me a deadline as I cannot work offshore outside the USA after a certain time period as per their agreement with the client.
What should be my next step? I can not lose my h1b status because of the time taken in administrative processing. Please help and advise.
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Lost 221g issued by U.S. Consulate General, Mumbai. How do i get a duplicate copy?
Need Help. I have lost my 221g right after interview somehow. How do i get a copy of 221g issued by U.S. Consulate General, Mumbai? and How long does it takes?
kindly please help me out.
kindly please help me out.
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