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My current H1B visa is expired and got the extension up to April 2020. My employer started green card processing stage#1. I am planning to travel to India in July 2018 and I will be going for stamping as well. By the time, (hopefully :) ) if my green card GC passes stage#1, will there be any issues that I can anticipate in H1B visa stamping interview? If VO asks me a question about my GC, if I tell about the fact, do they deny my H1B?
Please share views and experiences that fall under this case.
Please share views and experiences that fall under this case.
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H1B Stamping Experience Hyderabad
Background:
Work for a large corporation ABC
Change of employer
Questions asked:
Do you directly work for ABC?
Designation?
Is it IT related?
Highest degree of qualification?
Your visa is approved, good luck!
Oct 7 - biometrics
Oct 9 - interview at 10 AM, went in at 9:45, came out at 11:45
Oct 10 - admin processing
Oct 11 - Issued
Oct 12 - ready for pick up
Work for a large corporation ABC
Change of employer
Questions asked:
Do you directly work for ABC?
Designation?
Is it IT related?
Highest degree of qualification?
Your visa is approved, good luck!
Oct 7 - biometrics
Oct 9 - interview at 10 AM, went in at 9:45, came out at 11:45
Oct 10 - admin processing
Oct 11 - Issued
Oct 12 - ready for pick up
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Got H1B Stamping only for Six Months
Hi Team,
Can you Please Suggest.
My Name is Sriram, I did My Masters In US. In 2017 My H1B got Picked and got approval in 2018 Feb (I got Approval Up to 2020 Sept). In Aug 2018 I went to India for H1B Stamping. Surprisingly I got stamping Only for Six Months (Up to Feb 28, 2019). When I entered US at port of entry, Initially they gave I-94 Up to feb28 2018, But I showed them My I-797 Approval Notice then they gave me I-94 based on I-797 end date.
Recently My marriage got fixed and I have to travel in DEC 2018 or Feb 2019. Which is the best time to travel. Do I need to go for stamping if I go before Feb28 2018 ? If I apply for H4 dependent Visa, o which bases they will give Visa (I mean based on my stamping or based on my I-797 ? )
Please Suggest
Thank you
Sriram
Can you Please Suggest.
My Name is Sriram, I did My Masters In US. In 2017 My H1B got Picked and got approval in 2018 Feb (I got Approval Up to 2020 Sept). In Aug 2018 I went to India for H1B Stamping. Surprisingly I got stamping Only for Six Months (Up to Feb 28, 2019). When I entered US at port of entry, Initially they gave I-94 Up to feb28 2018, But I showed them My I-797 Approval Notice then they gave me I-94 based on I-797 end date.
Recently My marriage got fixed and I have to travel in DEC 2018 or Feb 2019. Which is the best time to travel. Do I need to go for stamping if I go before Feb28 2018 ? If I apply for H4 dependent Visa, o which bases they will give Visa (I mean based on my stamping or based on my I-797 ? )
Please Suggest
Thank you
Sriram
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F1 to H1B Visa Interview - Chennai Oct 29th 2018
This my first H1B visa interview.
Background:
I got my H1B approved in 2016 for 2 years and got it amended+extended this year. I work on EVVC model and had Master's from a state university. I was following this forum for a while and wanted to share my experience. I see many people are being set under admin processing in HYD consulate since their inflow is really high. And that's the reason I chose Chennai and you will know why exactly below.
Oct 29th 2018
VO: Hello.
Me: Hi officer, how is your day going so far.
VO: (No reply) Pass me on your passport.
Me: Passport provided
VO: Is your employer blah blah.
Me: Yes, my employer is blah blah.
VO: How long are you working with them
VO: What is you pay per annum.
VO: Do you work at client site?
VO: Client letter?
VO: LCA?
VO: I need to verify something, please be seated and keep this yellow slip with you.
It's been 2 hours , I'm no nervous and i was planning my future in meanwhile on what to with my car and stuff in USA :P
I almost heard 15 times that your visa has been rejected from the counter behind me. There are many rejections for all other VISA apart from H1B. I see people with H1B working as full time are directly approved and asking people who are working on EVC model to be seated.
Call arrived me to go and see the officer in same counter.
VO: Ah seems like internet is too slow.
Me: As a Network Engineer that's what I work on :P
VO: Your profile is locked, may be someone has it still open.
VO: Never mind, I cant login to your profile. Everything looks good so far, take this blue slip. You can leave.
Me: I'm I good to go? How about VISA decision.
VO: You passport will be out in 3-4 days. Have a nice day.
Me: Great news, thanks.
Seem like instead of going for admin processing, they are doing it right there having me to wait in lobby. Which is a good sign.
Status is approved today and will receive my passport soon.
Good luck!!
Background:
I got my H1B approved in 2016 for 2 years and got it amended+extended this year. I work on EVVC model and had Master's from a state university. I was following this forum for a while and wanted to share my experience. I see many people are being set under admin processing in HYD consulate since their inflow is really high. And that's the reason I chose Chennai and you will know why exactly below.
Oct 29th 2018
VO: Hello.
Me: Hi officer, how is your day going so far.
VO: (No reply) Pass me on your passport.
Me: Passport provided
VO: Is your employer blah blah.
Me: Yes, my employer is blah blah.
VO: How long are you working with them
VO: What is you pay per annum.
VO: Do you work at client site?
VO: Client letter?
VO: LCA?
VO: I need to verify something, please be seated and keep this yellow slip with you.
It's been 2 hours , I'm no nervous and i was planning my future in meanwhile on what to with my car and stuff in USA :P
I almost heard 15 times that your visa has been rejected from the counter behind me. There are many rejections for all other VISA apart from H1B. I see people with H1B working as full time are directly approved and asking people who are working on EVC model to be seated.
Call arrived me to go and see the officer in same counter.
VO: Ah seems like internet is too slow.
Me: As a Network Engineer that's what I work on :P
VO: Your profile is locked, may be someone has it still open.
VO: Never mind, I cant login to your profile. Everything looks good so far, take this blue slip. You can leave.
Me: I'm I good to go? How about VISA decision.
VO: You passport will be out in 3-4 days. Have a nice day.
Me: Great news, thanks.
Seem like instead of going for admin processing, they are doing it right there having me to wait in lobby. Which is a good sign.
Status is approved today and will receive my passport soon.
Good luck!!
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H1 aaproved in interview at Vancouver then 221g
I got stuck in unique situation .in morning I had interview at 7.45 and my first h1b visa was approved .they asked me to collect the passport with in 2 days at consulate from 3pm to 4 Pm .I was excited and in the evening I got 221g email asking client details and my work history .even the email says they can call for second interview.dud anyone faced the situation.thanksb
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H1B Stamping interview
Hi Everyone,
I gave my stamping interview last week. Interview went very well. VO asked basis question such as location, salary, current employer, college, employer industry etc. This went for 2-3 minutes max. She said me your visa is approved but instead of 5 business days, your passport will be ready to pick up in 10 business days since you have completed your masters from USA and this is for everyone. I wanted to check if anybody was told the same thing. My status says administrative processing currently.
Any help would be appreciated
I gave my stamping interview last week. Interview went very well. VO asked basis question such as location, salary, current employer, college, employer industry etc. This went for 2-3 minutes max. She said me your visa is approved but instead of 5 business days, your passport will be ready to pick up in 10 business days since you have completed your masters from USA and this is for everyone. I wanted to check if anybody was told the same thing. My status says administrative processing currently.
Any help would be appreciated
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H1&H4 Visa stamping green221g Mumbai
Hello,
Recently I did dropbox for H1 & H4 in 1st week of Oct 2018 at Mumbai , later 2nd week, passports were ready for pick up.
Received passport with green 221g asking for interview. Next day attended interview with H4.
Interview was simple and questions related to current work and MS in US. this is my 2nd stamping and first was COS from F1 to H1. VO asked about previous client name 2 times and noted down in system.
At the end of the interview VO kept the passport and gave one more green 221g saying that your case need more additional administrative processing and you will get notify through email.
CEAC shows Admin Processing and no updated after that.
Passport tracking status updated to No status available for the passport number submitted after 10 days of Interview.
Kindly guide me on this additional admin processing and how long it takes? Also if someone with same situation please let me know if your visa approved or not?
TIA
Recently I did dropbox for H1 & H4 in 1st week of Oct 2018 at Mumbai , later 2nd week, passports were ready for pick up.
Received passport with green 221g asking for interview. Next day attended interview with H4.
Interview was simple and questions related to current work and MS in US. this is my 2nd stamping and first was COS from F1 to H1. VO asked about previous client name 2 times and noted down in system.
At the end of the interview VO kept the passport and gave one more green 221g saying that your case need more additional administrative processing and you will get notify through email.
CEAC shows Admin Processing and no updated after that.
Passport tracking status updated to No status available for the passport number submitted after 10 days of Interview.
Kindly guide me on this additional admin processing and how long it takes? Also if someone with same situation please let me know if your visa approved or not?
TIA
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H1B Visa Stamping PIMS
Hello,
This is my first H1-B and currently not in the US. My H1-B petition got approved October 5, 2018 and I scheduled for the visa stamping not too long after that. I was not aware about PIMS and that they require time to update. I did my stamping interview on October 22, 2018, and the officer said everything looks good except he could not verify the approval in PIMS. He took my passport and original i-797 and asked me to wait. I got a 221(g) with a yellow slip.
Does anyone know how long this takes to clear?
Thank you!
This is my first H1-B and currently not in the US. My H1-B petition got approved October 5, 2018 and I scheduled for the visa stamping not too long after that. I was not aware about PIMS and that they require time to update. I did my stamping interview on October 22, 2018, and the officer said everything looks good except he could not verify the approval in PIMS. He took my passport and original i-797 and asked me to wait. I got a 221(g) with a yellow slip.
Does anyone know how long this takes to clear?
Thank you!
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Did anyone received two I 797 approval notices with different end dates for the same receipt number?
Let me know if someone have gone thru with above situation and possible action to get it sorted out.
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F1 to h1 221g Hyd
Hello,
I attended my H1b interview on Oct 15th and VO gave me 221g by telling need administrative process and she told it will take few days and kept passport no documents asked. I am a full-time employee. There is no update it is almost 2 weeks anyone is facing the same issue?
I attended my H1b interview on Oct 15th and VO gave me 221g by telling need administrative process and she told it will take few days and kept passport no documents asked. I am a full-time employee. There is no update it is almost 2 weeks anyone is facing the same issue?
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