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Information require on H1-B
Hi Guys,
I am new to this portal. My H1-B application is cleared the lottery stage and it has been processed further for premium stage by my employer as it is my first H1-B so require information for the below mentioned queries
1) Can any of you help me out what is the premium processing stage
2) Is there any chances of getting rejected from premium processing too?
Thanks & Regards
I am new to this portal. My H1-B application is cleared the lottery stage and it has been processed further for premium stage by my employer as it is my first H1-B so require information for the below mentioned queries
1) Can any of you help me out what is the premium processing stage
2) Is there any chances of getting rejected from premium processing too?
Thanks & Regards
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Visa Available dates in Chennai Consulate
I could see that Sept 23rd as the first visa appointment date in Chennai Consulate, Any idea would there be any slots available in the August 2019?.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
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How to reschedule visa appointment date??
My employer booked my first visa interview date, now they told me I can change it myself.. but can someone explain me how to reschedule the appointment?? And kindly tell me once I choose new date n confirm only old appointment will get cancelled right?? Or once v choose the calendar it will get cancelled?? I even need to reschedule biometrics date as well, will it take automatically or I need to choose that also??
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passport ready for pickup but administrative processing
Hi,
I had given my visa interview at Chennai consulate on July 16th.
VO took my I797A copy and passport and gave me 221g blue slip.
when i checked by CEAC status today it is shows me AP, But i received an email to from ustraveldocs that my passport is ready for pickup.
Anyone has similar experience like this.
please give your advise.
Thanks in advance
I had given my visa interview at Chennai consulate on July 16th.
VO took my I797A copy and passport and gave me 221g blue slip.
when i checked by CEAC status today it is shows me AP, But i received an email to from ustraveldocs that my passport is ready for pickup.
Anyone has similar experience like this.
please give your advise.
Thanks in advance
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H4 Visa
Hi,
I would like to know what are the documents required for a H4 visa stamping for my first husband kid ,as iam getting married for the 2nd time after my 1st divorce , so how do i support my dependant kid to take along with me to US, and what are the required documents for the kid so that i won't face any complications in the visa interview
Can anyone suggest me on this ??
I would like to know what are the documents required for a H4 visa stamping for my first husband kid ,as iam getting married for the 2nd time after my 1st divorce , so how do i support my dependant kid to take along with me to US, and what are the required documents for the kid so that i won't face any complications in the visa interview
Can anyone suggest me on this ??
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H1b Stamping with prior arrest/Misdemeanor
Hi,
I and my wife have travel plans to India this October and i'm on H1b visa employed full-time by my employer. My wife is on H4-EAD working contract IT job. Since my visa is expired, I'm required to attend visa interview at US consulate to get my new H1b visa to re-enter into united states and i believe my wife has to attend the visa interview too.
Back in October 2017 i had an intense argument with my wife and she had to call cops and then i got arrested. But then she stood by my side, bailed me out of arrest, and we fought the case together. She also submitted a notarized letter at time to judge, saying it all happened by accident and she never intended for me to get arrested. But due to strict California laws I got arrested in October 2017 and I plead guilty for 'Misdemeanor PC 415(1)' in March 2019. I also attended anger management counselling as the judge has order.
Now, will I face any problems during my visa Interview for H1b at US consulate or, by Immigration during re-entry to US at port of entry given my arrest and guilty charges? Is it even safe to plan for travel out of country? Please let me know.
Thanks in Advance.
I and my wife have travel plans to India this October and i'm on H1b visa employed full-time by my employer. My wife is on H4-EAD working contract IT job. Since my visa is expired, I'm required to attend visa interview at US consulate to get my new H1b visa to re-enter into united states and i believe my wife has to attend the visa interview too.
Back in October 2017 i had an intense argument with my wife and she had to call cops and then i got arrested. But then she stood by my side, bailed me out of arrest, and we fought the case together. She also submitted a notarized letter at time to judge, saying it all happened by accident and she never intended for me to get arrested. But due to strict California laws I got arrested in October 2017 and I plead guilty for 'Misdemeanor PC 415(1)' in March 2019. I also attended anger management counselling as the judge has order.
Now, will I face any problems during my visa Interview for H1b at US consulate or, by Immigration during re-entry to US at port of entry given my arrest and guilty charges? Is it even safe to plan for travel out of country? Please let me know.
Thanks in Advance.
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First H1B question on client letter
Hi
I am going to take H1B interview on next month. I have client letter and offer letter with 2018 dates. Shall I request the latest from my employer or still can carry the letters which I have?
I am going to take H1B interview on next month. I have client letter and offer letter with 2018 dates. Shall I request the latest from my employer or still can carry the letters which I have?
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221g Blue Sheet - Admin Processing
This forum is more useful when u go for 1st time any visa so I am also adding my experience,
Visa: H1B
July 18: Attended Visa interview
My case i-797 going to expire on 19 Sep 2019, So I have to reach the US within two months then only I can able to process my extension.
Due to client project delay, I am going to travel now.
Conversation :
VO: Good Morning
Me: Good Morning, how are you?
VO: Great, how are you?
Me: Great, Thanks
VO: First H1B?
Me: Yes
VO: How long you have been working in this company?
Me: New Employment
VO: Oh New Employment, Okay
Me: Yes
VO: Salary?
Me: Answered
VO: Work Location?
Me: Answered
VO: Travelling with the wife?
Me: No, I am travelling alone
VO: Asked for LCA, i-129
Me: Given
VO: Why would you travel now since your i-797 forum shows 19 Sep is your expiration date.
Me: Client project got delayed that's why I am travelling now.
VO: The whole 2 years got delay?
Me: Yes
VO: Ask me, Client letter
Me: Given
(Went inside with all the documents and came after 10 mins)
VO: Returning all the documents and passport. given a 221g blue sheet - admin process.
Anyone had the experience like this, how long will take to complete the process,
Just in case after sep if I get approved can still eligible to fly?
Please advise me if anyone knows the situation.
Visa: H1B
July 18: Attended Visa interview
My case i-797 going to expire on 19 Sep 2019, So I have to reach the US within two months then only I can able to process my extension.
Due to client project delay, I am going to travel now.
Conversation :
VO: Good Morning
Me: Good Morning, how are you?
VO: Great, how are you?
Me: Great, Thanks
VO: First H1B?
Me: Yes
VO: How long you have been working in this company?
Me: New Employment
VO: Oh New Employment, Okay
Me: Yes
VO: Salary?
Me: Answered
VO: Work Location?
Me: Answered
VO: Travelling with the wife?
Me: No, I am travelling alone
VO: Asked for LCA, i-129
Me: Given
VO: Why would you travel now since your i-797 forum shows 19 Sep is your expiration date.
Me: Client project got delayed that's why I am travelling now.
VO: The whole 2 years got delay?
Me: Yes
VO: Ask me, Client letter
Me: Given
(Went inside with all the documents and came after 10 mins)
VO: Returning all the documents and passport. given a 221g blue sheet - admin process.
Anyone had the experience like this, how long will take to complete the process,
Just in case after sep if I get approved can still eligible to fly?
Please advise me if anyone knows the situation.
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H1/H4 Drop box experience at Kochi (Chennai Consulate)
This forum has been really useful, so adding my two cents worth:
Timeline of our experience (My H1B and wife's H4):
July 5: Submitted documents in Kochi VFS.
July 6-8: Weekend + no status in CEAC website.
July 9: CEAC status: Case created + Application received
July 11 (evening): CEAC status: Administrative Processing
July 12-15: No change + weekend + anxious moments
July 15 (afternoon): CEAC status: Issued (phew + yayyy!)
July 16 (afternoon): Received email from US Travel docs. It said: "Your document(s) have been collected from the US Embassy/Consulate. The passport number being returned is xxxxxxx". Checked ustraveldocs website tracker at the same time which said "Ready for pickup".
July 18: Collected passports and everything looks good (Relieved).
Some info about me:
I'm a FTE (lead engineer) at a company that builds software products for a niche market and has multi-billion dollar revenue. I-140 is already approved and this is my 3rd H1B stamping with the previous one also being drop box. Last stamping was done in Dec 2016 when I was with my previous employer (one of the top 5 Indian IT firms) and I switched jobs in 2017.
Few other tidbits:
- My latest I-797 is the 2nd one from my current company. The I-797s that they require are the latest one and the one that was used to stamp last visa which was of my previous company.
- I submitted DS-160 before they modified it to add the social media questions. They never asked me for that info, therefore you should be fine if you are in the same boat.
Hopefully, this is useful for someone. Will be happy to answer any questions. Good luck!
Timeline of our experience (My H1B and wife's H4):
July 5: Submitted documents in Kochi VFS.
July 6-8: Weekend + no status in CEAC website.
July 9: CEAC status: Case created + Application received
July 11 (evening): CEAC status: Administrative Processing
July 12-15: No change + weekend + anxious moments
July 15 (afternoon): CEAC status: Issued (phew + yayyy!)
July 16 (afternoon): Received email from US Travel docs. It said: "Your document(s) have been collected from the US Embassy/Consulate. The passport number being returned is xxxxxxx". Checked ustraveldocs website tracker at the same time which said "Ready for pickup".
July 18: Collected passports and everything looks good (Relieved).
Some info about me:
I'm a FTE (lead engineer) at a company that builds software products for a niche market and has multi-billion dollar revenue. I-140 is already approved and this is my 3rd H1B stamping with the previous one also being drop box. Last stamping was done in Dec 2016 when I was with my previous employer (one of the top 5 Indian IT firms) and I switched jobs in 2017.
Few other tidbits:
- My latest I-797 is the 2nd one from my current company. The I-797s that they require are the latest one and the one that was used to stamp last visa which was of my previous company.
- I submitted DS-160 before they modified it to add the social media questions. They never asked me for that info, therefore you should be fine if you are in the same boat.
Hopefully, this is useful for someone. Will be happy to answer any questions. Good luck!
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H1B interview and question on salary
Hi All,
I am going to H1 visa interview in next few weeks. I am working as FTE in a reputed company. My salary includes basic, bonus and other components. If VO asks my salary i need to tell whole salary which includes basic, bonus and others. I mean i need to tell annual salary (basic+ bonus+others) to VO officer.
Let me know
I am going to H1 visa interview in next few weeks. I am working as FTE in a reputed company. My salary includes basic, bonus and other components. If VO asks my salary i need to tell whole salary which includes basic, bonus and others. I mean i need to tell annual salary (basic+ bonus+others) to VO officer.
Let me know
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