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PART TIME H1B VISA STAMPING HELP!!!
Hi I got approval for part time h1b (20-30hrs/week) and it started from October 1st. I want to visit my home country to attend an event. I want some help regarding visa stamping. Is it safe to visit India and get stamping done for my part time h1b status along with my wife (she is on OPT) and my kid (she is a citizen). Or is it safe to go to canada for stamping?? Please help
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H1B drop box blue slip
Hi
My husband was eligible for the drop box so we went to Bangalore VFS and dropped 3 passports [ Husband ,kid and mine] on Sep 11th 2018 .We got update that passport ready to pick up on sep 21 2018 along with blue slip in my husbands passport.
His employer was very quick and sent the following
1]client letter with his job description
2]W2 form for last 2 years
3] payslips last 6 months
He appeared for interview on sep 24th 2018 in Chennai along with all the documents and he was given yellow slip and waited for an hour and was given another blue slip and said no further documents required and refusal 3 passports .
Today October 1st and still no update . We have our return booked on 17th October is there anyone in similar situation? How long is it going to take to get visa ?
My husband was eligible for the drop box so we went to Bangalore VFS and dropped 3 passports [ Husband ,kid and mine] on Sep 11th 2018 .We got update that passport ready to pick up on sep 21 2018 along with blue slip in my husbands passport.
His employer was very quick and sent the following
1]client letter with his job description
2]W2 form for last 2 years
3] payslips last 6 months
He appeared for interview on sep 24th 2018 in Chennai along with all the documents and he was given yellow slip and waited for an hour and was given another blue slip and said no further documents required and refusal 3 passports .
Today October 1st and still no update . We have our return booked on 17th October is there anyone in similar situation? How long is it going to take to get visa ?
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H1B 221g Hyderabad Consulate
I attended H1 interview yesterday at Hyd consulate and I was given 221g after checking all my documents. Interview questions were very normal like employer name, salary, title project description etc a the end VO looked at the i129 and issued yellow slip and asked for below documents in an email.
He also said, "I know you may have all documents but we need digital copy, please send us below documents so we can process it soon"
Below is my background.
I work in EVC model. I am working for same employer and Client from last 3 years. My employer is small but it is a legit company with absolutely clean paperwork. Relationship and paperwork between employer and vendor is also legit and clean. My Client is VERY known company have I have the client letter.
> W2 and tax returns for last 2 years. --> I have it.
> i129 and LCA --> I have it.
> Employment agreement between me and my employer - i have it.
> A copy of contact between my employer and end client. Since I am in EVC, my will be sending contracts between Employer and Vendor and Vendor and Client.
> A letter (on letterhead) from personnel department at the US end client company (the job site where you will actually work) stating that there is a vacancy for you. - We are sending Client letter for this. It was issued back in May when my H1 extension was filed. (Client won't issue new letter stating it's still valid because assignment end date is sometime in next 2 years on client letter)
> A detailed description of the project to which you will be assigned. Include a complete technical description of the project, employer, timeline, current status, number of employees assigned, worksite location, and marketing analysis of the final product - My employer says that this is not applicable for us because.
Can anyone suggest if they have faced similar situation or suggest our if our approach is correct.
Regards,
Amit Kanwar.
He also said, "I know you may have all documents but we need digital copy, please send us below documents so we can process it soon"
Below is my background.
I work in EVC model. I am working for same employer and Client from last 3 years. My employer is small but it is a legit company with absolutely clean paperwork. Relationship and paperwork between employer and vendor is also legit and clean. My Client is VERY known company have I have the client letter.
> W2 and tax returns for last 2 years. --> I have it.
> i129 and LCA --> I have it.
> Employment agreement between me and my employer - i have it.
> A copy of contact between my employer and end client. Since I am in EVC, my will be sending contracts between Employer and Vendor and Vendor and Client.
> A letter (on letterhead) from personnel department at the US end client company (the job site where you will actually work) stating that there is a vacancy for you. - We are sending Client letter for this. It was issued back in May when my H1 extension was filed. (Client won't issue new letter stating it's still valid because assignment end date is sometime in next 2 years on client letter)
> A detailed description of the project to which you will be assigned. Include a complete technical description of the project, employer, timeline, current status, number of employees assigned, worksite location, and marketing analysis of the final product - My employer says that this is not applicable for us because.
Can anyone suggest if they have faced similar situation or suggest our if our approach is correct.
Regards,
Amit Kanwar.
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H1B Approved Delhi Consulate
Thanks to immi help posts, I was able to prepare well for the interview. I would like to give back, by sharing my experience as follows.
Sep 21 Bio metric
Sep 24 Monday - Visa Interview
Sep 25 Tuesday -Morning - Admin processing
Sep 25 Tuesday -Evening - Visa issued on website.
Sep 26 Wednesday -Afternoon - Passport ready to be picked up.
I used this site to track both, visa approval and passport,
http://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv-passporttrack.asp#options
I had a mistake on my DS160, that I was able to update the same day and appear for my biometric. Off course this can be a nerve wracking experience, please review each and every information on your DS-160, few weeks prior to interview.
On the day of interview, VO asked the following questions:
1. Kindly provide your 797A.
2. Kindly provide your previous 797A (I had an amendment made early this year, due to new job in same company).
3. What is your designation ?
4. Which project are you currently working on ?
5. What is your salary ?
6. Is this your first time getting H1B visa ?
A: This is my extension, of previously approved H1B.
7. Which visa did you had prior ? ---Checked old passport for F1 Visa.
8. When did you graduate ?
9. What did you do after your graduation before you got your H1 Visa ?
A: Mentioned I was on OPT.
10. Can you provide OPT Card ?
11. How long did you work on OPT ?
12. Do you know your rights, when you filled your DS-160 application ?
Your Visa is approved, we will let you know, she kept the passport.
I was a little concerned when she said we will let you know, but everything worked out well. The interview lasted for about 5-7 minutes.
Kindly wear formals to interview, if you are appearing for work Visa. Be confident, and stay calm.
Sep 21 Bio metric
Sep 24 Monday - Visa Interview
Sep 25 Tuesday -Morning - Admin processing
Sep 25 Tuesday -Evening - Visa issued on website.
Sep 26 Wednesday -Afternoon - Passport ready to be picked up.
I used this site to track both, visa approval and passport,
http://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv-passporttrack.asp#options
I had a mistake on my DS160, that I was able to update the same day and appear for my biometric. Off course this can be a nerve wracking experience, please review each and every information on your DS-160, few weeks prior to interview.
On the day of interview, VO asked the following questions:
1. Kindly provide your 797A.
2. Kindly provide your previous 797A (I had an amendment made early this year, due to new job in same company).
3. What is your designation ?
4. Which project are you currently working on ?
5. What is your salary ?
6. Is this your first time getting H1B visa ?
A: This is my extension, of previously approved H1B.
7. Which visa did you had prior ? ---Checked old passport for F1 Visa.
8. When did you graduate ?
9. What did you do after your graduation before you got your H1 Visa ?
A: Mentioned I was on OPT.
10. Can you provide OPT Card ?
11. How long did you work on OPT ?
12. Do you know your rights, when you filled your DS-160 application ?
Your Visa is approved, we will let you know, she kept the passport.
I was a little concerned when she said we will let you know, but everything worked out well. The interview lasted for about 5-7 minutes.
Kindly wear formals to interview, if you are appearing for work Visa. Be confident, and stay calm.
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221g White slip for H1B at Hyderabad VC
Hi Everyone,
Yesterday I went for my H1B Visa Stamping at Hyderabad Consulate. I have answered all the questions very well. The VC asked me whether I was previously an F1 student. I said yes. She then picked up and gave me a 221g white slip and said NOTHING TO WORRY IT IS JUST ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING THAT NEEDS TO BE DONE and she didn't return my passport and said that you will be receiving an email about the status of the case within a week.
Has anyone had this experience? Is it really gonna be one week? Is there anything to be worried?
Please Help
Yesterday I went for my H1B Visa Stamping at Hyderabad Consulate. I have answered all the questions very well. The VC asked me whether I was previously an F1 student. I said yes. She then picked up and gave me a 221g white slip and said NOTHING TO WORRY IT IS JUST ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING THAT NEEDS TO BE DONE and she didn't return my passport and said that you will be receiving an email about the status of the case within a week.
Has anyone had this experience? Is it really gonna be one week? Is there anything to be worried?
Please Help
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Planning on H1 Stamping this November
I plan on doing H1 Stamping this November in my hometown. I've been in the US for 13 years. Came in on B2 visa and then had the following statuses:
B2 -> F1 -> F2 -> H4 -> F1 -> H1
Anyone think I am doing something crazy? I always have valid status, and was never out of status.
B2 -> F1 -> F2 -> H4 -> F1 -> H1
Anyone think I am doing something crazy? I always have valid status, and was never out of status.
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H1B Stamping Hyd Aug 28 2018
Hello All,
Thanks for everyone who shared their experience on this forum, it helped me a lot.
My Interview scheduled on Aug 28th 2018 and below is how the conversation took place
Slot at 10AM but went early by 08:50AM and they allowed inside. Got to the queue before VO and there were 3 before me.
All 3 of them are for visitor visa and VO did not get satisfied with the conversation with them and rejected their VISA's.
Here come's my turn,
Me: Good morning!
VO: Very good mrng!
Me: Hwau doing today
VO Good and how about you
Me: doing good thanks for asking
VO: Give me few mins, I'm pulling up your information
VO: So you work for xxxx employer?
VO: How long have you been working with this company?
VO: Are you working with the same company since starting?
VO: Have you done masters?
VO: Which university?
VO: How long have you done your masters?
VO: When did you enter US?
VO: Have you worked on CPT?
VO: How many months have you worked on OPT?
VO: For whom did you work during OPT?
VO: How many companies have you worked in your OPT?
VO: What is your current salary?
VO: What is your job title?
VO: Tell me about your role?
VO: Where is your client located?
VO: Do you like California?
VO: Do you like your employer?
VO: Will your employer serves good?
The interview went for 5mins.
Finally she kept my passport and I complimented her paint on her hand.
All good, received passport in 3day's.
Tip: Be confident, since you know what you are working on then no need to worry.
All the best for everyone.
Thanks,
Thanks for everyone who shared their experience on this forum, it helped me a lot.
My Interview scheduled on Aug 28th 2018 and below is how the conversation took place
Slot at 10AM but went early by 08:50AM and they allowed inside. Got to the queue before VO and there were 3 before me.
All 3 of them are for visitor visa and VO did not get satisfied with the conversation with them and rejected their VISA's.
Here come's my turn,
Me: Good morning!
VO: Very good mrng!
Me: Hwau doing today
VO Good and how about you
Me: doing good thanks for asking
VO: Give me few mins, I'm pulling up your information
VO: So you work for xxxx employer?
VO: How long have you been working with this company?
VO: Are you working with the same company since starting?
VO: Have you done masters?
VO: Which university?
VO: How long have you done your masters?
VO: When did you enter US?
VO: Have you worked on CPT?
VO: How many months have you worked on OPT?
VO: For whom did you work during OPT?
VO: How many companies have you worked in your OPT?
VO: What is your current salary?
VO: What is your job title?
VO: Tell me about your role?
VO: Where is your client located?
VO: Do you like California?
VO: Do you like your employer?
VO: Will your employer serves good?
The interview went for 5mins.
Finally she kept my passport and I complimented her paint on her hand.
All good, received passport in 3day's.
Tip: Be confident, since you know what you are working on then no need to worry.
All the best for everyone.
Thanks,
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H4 stamping with us court marriage certificate question?
Hi every one,
My wife and I got married in us and has us court marriage certificate. She applied
COS f1 to h4 and it is under processing and official processing time is 15 months.
We are going to get married next month in India and she needs to go
For stamping.
1) Will us marriage certificate works as a proof?
2) what would be the best answer for the question why did u marry in US first?
3) will consulate have any info that she has already applied COS in US?
My wife and I got married in us and has us court marriage certificate. She applied
COS f1 to h4 and it is under processing and official processing time is 15 months.
We are going to get married next month in India and she needs to go
For stamping.
1) Will us marriage certificate works as a proof?
2) what would be the best answer for the question why did u marry in US first?
3) will consulate have any info that she has already applied COS in US?
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H1B Visa stamping Hyd/Chennai
Hi,
I am planning to go to my first H1B visa stamping from CPT to H1. Can someone suggest me which consulate is better right now?
Thanks.
I am planning to go to my first H1B visa stamping from CPT to H1. Can someone suggest me which consulate is better right now?
Thanks.
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DrobBox 221g ds-5535
Hi All,
Does anyone have any idea how long it takes to process DS-5535 form?
It was my dropbox stamping, issued 221g white, went for the interview and fingerprints, regular questioning, no documents asked, gave ds-5535 through email, replied next day(9/14/2018). They retained passports(H1/H4) and asked to wait for 3 weeks.
Any related information would be helpful.
Does anyone have any idea how long it takes to process DS-5535 form?
It was my dropbox stamping, issued 221g white, went for the interview and fingerprints, regular questioning, no documents asked, gave ds-5535 through email, replied next day(9/14/2018). They retained passports(H1/H4) and asked to wait for 3 weeks.
Any related information would be helpful.
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