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2nd H1B Renewal through dropbox
Background: Had initial h1b with current employer which expired last month and went for extension with the same employer.
Submission process:
Sept 10th - Dropped off required docs; DS160 confirmation, Interviewer Waiver Confirmation (they returned this after stamping and signing), 2 photos, photocopy of current I-797, and the passport (only one with expired visa).
Sept 11th: In transit to embassy (I live 7 hours away from closest U.S Embassy)
Sept 12th: Passport with Embassy
Sept 13th: Passport received from embassy in transit back to sorting facility
Sept 14th: Received a call from bluedart that passport is ready for pickup.
Keep in mind if you choose to pick from courier, take your Indian drivers license original and a photocopy of it. Also Interviewer waiver confirmation that was signed and given back to you when you submitted docs.
Overall a seamless process. Good luck everyone who's going for their Visa's. Hope this helps.
Submission process:
Sept 10th - Dropped off required docs; DS160 confirmation, Interviewer Waiver Confirmation (they returned this after stamping and signing), 2 photos, photocopy of current I-797, and the passport (only one with expired visa).
Sept 11th: In transit to embassy (I live 7 hours away from closest U.S Embassy)
Sept 12th: Passport with Embassy
Sept 13th: Passport received from embassy in transit back to sorting facility
Sept 14th: Received a call from bluedart that passport is ready for pickup.
Keep in mind if you choose to pick from courier, take your Indian drivers license original and a photocopy of it. Also Interviewer waiver confirmation that was signed and given back to you when you submitted docs.
Overall a seamless process. Good luck everyone who's going for their Visa's. Hope this helps.
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H1b DropBox and 221g
I want to share my husband's experience for all those who are struggling to get their visa after receiving the form 221g.
My husband's visa got expired in Aug2017 but had approved petition till 2019. He had gone to India for 15 days during which he was hoping to get his visa after stamping. He was eligible for Dropbox submission but it turned out to be a bitter experience. Here is the timeline
16 July 2018: Drop Box submission [ My husband submitted all his required documents for H1b in the Dropbox ]
25th July 2018: Received an Email from USCIS stating that your case requires Administration processing ( Asked to come for the Interview and Fingerprints) * Asked to come for the Interview before 10AM.
27th July: Reached there around 9, Numerous questions were asked about the company, client, background and the VO handed over 221(g) White slip). They demanded 6-7 documents in which most of them were company's confidential and financial details. e.g W2, all the employees list with all the employee details, their immigration status etc.
VO then took the passport. [ It was a positive sign]
30th July: Passport Pickup Email- By the time we were arranging documents got another email from USCIS for passport pickup. [ I don’t understand why did they even take it when they had plans to return]
1 August : Went to pick up the passport. But received another white 221(g) letter along with the passport. This 221g had all the documents checked mark. This time they had demanded client information also. They demanded more documents along with the previous ones.
Since documents were sensitive so employer decided to not give the docs to my husband and asked their attorney to take this case. My husband had to fill a form to give the attorney the right to reply on his behalf. Attorney took around 20 days to gather all the documents and they sent it over email. The 221g or the email from USCIS had no size limitation mentioned for the documents. Attorney sent the documents over email.
22August: All the documents were submitted.
28 Aug: Email from USCIS to drop the passport.
30 Aug: Status changed to VISA Issued.
After three days picked up the passport and finally he is here.
My husband's visa got expired in Aug2017 but had approved petition till 2019. He had gone to India for 15 days during which he was hoping to get his visa after stamping. He was eligible for Dropbox submission but it turned out to be a bitter experience. Here is the timeline
16 July 2018: Drop Box submission [ My husband submitted all his required documents for H1b in the Dropbox ]
25th July 2018: Received an Email from USCIS stating that your case requires Administration processing ( Asked to come for the Interview and Fingerprints) * Asked to come for the Interview before 10AM.
27th July: Reached there around 9, Numerous questions were asked about the company, client, background and the VO handed over 221(g) White slip). They demanded 6-7 documents in which most of them were company's confidential and financial details. e.g W2, all the employees list with all the employee details, their immigration status etc.
VO then took the passport. [ It was a positive sign]
30th July: Passport Pickup Email- By the time we were arranging documents got another email from USCIS for passport pickup. [ I don’t understand why did they even take it when they had plans to return]
1 August : Went to pick up the passport. But received another white 221(g) letter along with the passport. This 221g had all the documents checked mark. This time they had demanded client information also. They demanded more documents along with the previous ones.
Since documents were sensitive so employer decided to not give the docs to my husband and asked their attorney to take this case. My husband had to fill a form to give the attorney the right to reply on his behalf. Attorney took around 20 days to gather all the documents and they sent it over email. The 221g or the email from USCIS had no size limitation mentioned for the documents. Attorney sent the documents over email.
22August: All the documents were submitted.
28 Aug: Email from USCIS to drop the passport.
30 Aug: Status changed to VISA Issued.
After three days picked up the passport and finally he is here.
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Visa Stamping Exp at Mumbai
My H1b visa got expired in June 2017 and extension got approved in July 2017. I went for stamping in Mumbai on 27(Biometric) and 28(PIA) Aug 2018. Questions asked were, where do you work?, who is your client?, what is your salary?, are you married? is your wife traveling with you now? Then VO said visa is approved. Except passport, no other document asked. On 31Aug, status changed to "Issued". Received passport next week.
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H-1B CAP Exempt
Dear Team,
Employer A submitted my H1B CAP on April 2015 and petition got approved till Sep 2016. I did not stamped my Visa and petition got expired. Then my CAP exempt submitted on Jun 2017 by same employer but petition got rejected on Feb 2018. I changed my employer now (Sep 2018). Can my new employer do CAP exempt for me now?
Please assist me on this.
Employer A submitted my H1B CAP on April 2015 and petition got approved till Sep 2016. I did not stamped my Visa and petition got expired. Then my CAP exempt submitted on Jun 2017 by same employer but petition got rejected on Feb 2018. I changed my employer now (Sep 2018). Can my new employer do CAP exempt for me now?
Please assist me on this.
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Questions Regarding H1B Stamping-Hyderabad
Hello All,
I am on my OPT right now, expiring in Feb 2019. I have my H1B Approved from Feb 2018-Sep 2020, but i need to get my H1B Stamped to become Effective.(As i traveled to India when my case was processing last year).
Questions regarding my Visa Interview:
1. My Employer has filed the petition with In House Project and title as A-XYZ, the Visa has been approved. Right Now, i am working at the Client Location with title B-XYZ. So, do i need to fill in my DS-160 with A Job duties or B?
2. What should i mention VO! that i am working at the Client Location or at the Employer Location? (As my H1B will be effective with title A after i get it stamped).
Any Suggestions Appreciated!
Thanks for your help in Advance.
I am on my OPT right now, expiring in Feb 2019. I have my H1B Approved from Feb 2018-Sep 2020, but i need to get my H1B Stamped to become Effective.(As i traveled to India when my case was processing last year).
Questions regarding my Visa Interview:
1. My Employer has filed the petition with In House Project and title as A-XYZ, the Visa has been approved. Right Now, i am working at the Client Location with title B-XYZ. So, do i need to fill in my DS-160 with A Job duties or B?
2. What should i mention VO! that i am working at the Client Location or at the Employer Location? (As my H1B will be effective with title A after i get it stamped).
Any Suggestions Appreciated!
Thanks for your help in Advance.
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221g-hyderabad-30th July
Interview was done on 30th July and Counselor has given 221g- white slip and took my client letter and petition docs and after few days got a call from consulate and asking for the same questions what has been asked in the interview. It being a month never heard back from them. So what the next process do be done, Should I email or call them or just wait for my turn.
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DropBox - Hyderabad
Dropbox at Hyderabad was the smoothest and quickest experience.
Sept 4 2018: Dropped Passport, I797 Copy, Interview Waiver and DS-160 confirmation pages along with 2 passport photo's. Took less than 5 mins.
Sept 5 2018: Case Created (Morning) and Administrative Processing (Evening)
Sept 7th 2018: Issued (Afternoon)
Sept 8&9th 2018 - Holiday (Saturday and Sunday)
Sept 10th 2018: Picked Passport around 2pm IST.
This is my 2nd drop box process. I should say am pleasantly surprised on how professional and smooth the process was.
Thanks.
Sept 4 2018: Dropped Passport, I797 Copy, Interview Waiver and DS-160 confirmation pages along with 2 passport photo's. Took less than 5 mins.
Sept 5 2018: Case Created (Morning) and Administrative Processing (Evening)
Sept 7th 2018: Issued (Afternoon)
Sept 8&9th 2018 - Holiday (Saturday and Sunday)
Sept 10th 2018: Picked Passport around 2pm IST.
This is my 2nd drop box process. I should say am pleasantly surprised on how professional and smooth the process was.
Thanks.
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Planning to attend second approved petition interview for H1B
Hi Everyone,
Can you please suggest any one?
I have 2 approved H1B petitions from A and B ( both are fresh H1B petitions).
I have already attended first approved petition interview and got 221g white slip saying admin process need.(It's been almost 100 days over) and no update still now.I have called my employer and he said
"NO, you can forget it Once you got 221g, there is no chance these days" and now iam loosing my hopes.
Now i have another approved petition ( employer B) and they are asking to take my documents and attend the interview .
Can i attend the interview during my first one (employer A) is pending with 221g?
Can any one please share your thoughts? It may cause for any thing?
Can you please suggest any one?
I have 2 approved H1B petitions from A and B ( both are fresh H1B petitions).
I have already attended first approved petition interview and got 221g white slip saying admin process need.(It's been almost 100 days over) and no update still now.I have called my employer and he said
"NO, you can forget it Once you got 221g, there is no chance these days" and now iam loosing my hopes.
Now i have another approved petition ( employer B) and they are asking to take my documents and attend the interview .
Can i attend the interview during my first one (employer A) is pending with 221g?
Can any one please share your thoughts? It may cause for any thing?
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Additional documents request after Visa Interview
Hi All,
I have attended Visa Interview on Mar 2018 in Chennai consulate. I got 221 g blue slip. After 5 months, I got email from consulate, my petitioner should submit below additional documents,
1. Detailed Project description like A to Z, like technical description of the project, employer, timeline, current status, number of employees assigned, worksite location, and marketing analysis for the final product.
2. Petitioner’s U.S. federal income tax returns for the last two years
My petitioner about to submit those documents with in a week.
Please provide your thoughts. Will it get through successfully? How long should I wait to get a response again?(Already 5 months got over).
Thanks & Regards
Poomani S
I have attended Visa Interview on Mar 2018 in Chennai consulate. I got 221 g blue slip. After 5 months, I got email from consulate, my petitioner should submit below additional documents,
1. Detailed Project description like A to Z, like technical description of the project, employer, timeline, current status, number of employees assigned, worksite location, and marketing analysis for the final product.
2. Petitioner’s U.S. federal income tax returns for the last two years
My petitioner about to submit those documents with in a week.
Please provide your thoughts. Will it get through successfully? How long should I wait to get a response again?(Already 5 months got over).
Thanks & Regards
Poomani S
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Need help for H4 Visa Stamping
Hi ,
My H1 is expired in last 1 year and i am eligible for Interview waver program, my spouse and kid visa is expired more than a year, Do they still qualify for inerview waver program along with me.
1. If yes and previous experience
2. In No then what is best way to get their visa stamped
My H1 is expired in last 1 year and i am eligible for Interview waver program, my spouse and kid visa is expired more than a year, Do they still qualify for inerview waver program along with me.
1. If yes and previous experience
2. In No then what is best way to get their visa stamped
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