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H-1B Visa Amendment while visa stamping is scheduled
Hi,
Can some one help on below query?
I have got visa stamping scheduled in next 4 months. While visa stamping is scheduled, in between can I make the amendment to visa? Do I need to change DS-160 form submitted for stamping? Is stamping associated with latest amendment approval? In case amendment takes time and less possibility to get approval by stamping date then what is the solution or procedure?
Thanks
Vijay
Can some one help on below query?
I have got visa stamping scheduled in next 4 months. While visa stamping is scheduled, in between can I make the amendment to visa? Do I need to change DS-160 form submitted for stamping? Is stamping associated with latest amendment approval? In case amendment takes time and less possibility to get approval by stamping date then what is the solution or procedure?
Thanks
Vijay
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Need help on H4 to F1 conversion in India
Hi,
I will be travelling to US in March 2022 on H1b Visa. I also have my spouse on H4 but we are planning to get her H4 converted to F1 visa before she can travel. Off-course she will not be travelling with me if we opt for this scenario. But I would like to know how to convert H4 to F1 being in India.
Regards
I will be travelling to US in March 2022 on H1b Visa. I also have my spouse on H4 but we are planning to get her H4 converted to F1 visa before she can travel. Off-course she will not be travelling with me if we opt for this scenario. But I would like to know how to convert H4 to F1 being in India.
Regards
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[Urgent Query] For H1B stamping
There are few things :
I have my valid L1B and valid B1/B2 but i can't enter US on any of these.
My passport is expiring on July 2022 and My H1B I797 is valid till July 2024.
[Query]Will i get H1B valid visa till July 2022?
[Query]If above is yes, then my I94 will be valid till July 2022. I don't think extension filling will be needed but VISA stamping will be needed. Correct me if I am wrong?
I have my biometric on Dec 1, 2021 and consulate on Dec 22, 2021. I can get my passport renewed during this time usually it takes max 2 weeks. It will result in my passport number change and its validity change. I just checked with Embassy, DS 160 can also be changed after biometric. But my petition would have been approved w.r.t my previous Passport number.
[Query]Since this is first time stamping will changing DS 160 after biometric result in consequences like visa rejection or 221g etc because petition was approved based on previous passport number?
[Query] Whats recommended in terms of stamping w.r.t above case (Not changing DS160 and just travel with new passport/Changing DS160 after biometric and get stamping done on new passport)?
Any help will be appreciated.
I have my valid L1B and valid B1/B2 but i can't enter US on any of these.
My passport is expiring on July 2022 and My H1B I797 is valid till July 2024.
[Query]Will i get H1B valid visa till July 2022?
[Query]If above is yes, then my I94 will be valid till July 2022. I don't think extension filling will be needed but VISA stamping will be needed. Correct me if I am wrong?
I have my biometric on Dec 1, 2021 and consulate on Dec 22, 2021. I can get my passport renewed during this time usually it takes max 2 weeks. It will result in my passport number change and its validity change. I just checked with Embassy, DS 160 can also be changed after biometric. But my petition would have been approved w.r.t my previous Passport number.
[Query]Since this is first time stamping will changing DS 160 after biometric result in consequences like visa rejection or 221g etc because petition was approved based on previous passport number?
[Query] Whats recommended in terms of stamping w.r.t above case (Not changing DS160 and just travel with new passport/Changing DS160 after biometric and get stamping done on new passport)?
Any help will be appreciated.
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H1B validity, new amendments and extension
Hi Team,
As per my H1B Visa my Issue date was 25th Oct 2016 and end date was 9th Sep 2018.
I landed in US on 22nd July 2017 and left US on 29th Oct 2018. This visa was filed by employer A.
I came back to India and joined different employer B on July 2019 and continuing working here.
Now my queries are
1. Can my current employer B file H1-B transfer?
2. Do they have to file H1-B extension or H1-B amendment?
3. Is this new process will be cap exempted ?
4. How long my H1-B is valid as I used only 2 years of H1B out of 6 years?
5. Till when I can file H1B extension or H1B amendment?
As per my H1B Visa my Issue date was 25th Oct 2016 and end date was 9th Sep 2018.
I landed in US on 22nd July 2017 and left US on 29th Oct 2018. This visa was filed by employer A.
I came back to India and joined different employer B on July 2019 and continuing working here.
Now my queries are
1. Can my current employer B file H1-B transfer?
2. Do they have to file H1-B extension or H1-B amendment?
3. Is this new process will be cap exempted ?
4. How long my H1-B is valid as I used only 2 years of H1B out of 6 years?
5. Till when I can file H1B extension or H1B amendment?
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H1B Visa holder with F1 Son
I am in USA on H1b visa and my son recently changed his status to F1 visa from H4. My query being can I claim my son as dependent on my US tax returns with his current F1 status.
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Pending H1 Extension
Hi All,
We applied for H1 renewal on August 27th, received receipt for the extension of stay notice of action on the 9th of September. This is my 3rd renewal. So my question is can I book a visa date while the approval is pending?
Thanks
We applied for H1 renewal on August 27th, received receipt for the extension of stay notice of action on the 9th of September. This is my 3rd renewal. So my question is can I book a visa date while the approval is pending?
Thanks
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H1B visa stamping with DUI- 2021 Chennai consulate
No need to panic. You will be fine. But just not worth the stress.
So dont ever drink and drive.
Date of arrest - 3rd Feb 2019
Location - Seattle, WA - Seattle to Bellevue Mid night 1.30AM
Waited for 2 years. No case was filed. Got lucky. However, visa stamp was revoked within 48hrs after date of arrest.
Feb 2021- Booked visa appointment for Sep 2021.
Sep 15th - In person interview at Chennai consulate
DS160- Be honest. Mention about the arrest
VO- Tell me abt the DUI
Response- Like I have mentioned, I was accused and arrested for DUI. however no case was filed later.
Keep your responses simple and to 2 sentences. No need to tell the detailed story of what happened on the day of arrest.
VO- 221g blue slip. Referred to medical panel at APHC Apollo primary health care Chennai.
Medical test reports will be sent directly to Embassy. I dropped off the passport along with 221g in Chennai VAC.
No further action now.
Sep 16th- Medical check up. Take your passport and 221g for medical test.
Sep 21st - Case status updated to Refused. But that’s not a problem. As it is different from rejected.
Oct 10- Case status changed to Administrative Processing.
Nov 3rd- Case status issued
Nov 6th- Collected Passport from BLR pick up location.
Good luck to everyone in the wrong side of the law. Pray hard and regret the mistake. Don’t ever drink and drive. Not worth the hassle and stress.
So dont ever drink and drive.
Date of arrest - 3rd Feb 2019
Location - Seattle, WA - Seattle to Bellevue Mid night 1.30AM
Waited for 2 years. No case was filed. Got lucky. However, visa stamp was revoked within 48hrs after date of arrest.
Feb 2021- Booked visa appointment for Sep 2021.
Sep 15th - In person interview at Chennai consulate
DS160- Be honest. Mention about the arrest
VO- Tell me abt the DUI
Response- Like I have mentioned, I was accused and arrested for DUI. however no case was filed later.
Keep your responses simple and to 2 sentences. No need to tell the detailed story of what happened on the day of arrest.
VO- 221g blue slip. Referred to medical panel at APHC Apollo primary health care Chennai.
Medical test reports will be sent directly to Embassy. I dropped off the passport along with 221g in Chennai VAC.
No further action now.
Sep 16th- Medical check up. Take your passport and 221g for medical test.
Sep 21st - Case status updated to Refused. But that’s not a problem. As it is different from rejected.
Oct 10- Case status changed to Administrative Processing.
Nov 3rd- Case status issued
Nov 6th- Collected Passport from BLR pick up location.
Good luck to everyone in the wrong side of the law. Pray hard and regret the mistake. Don’t ever drink and drive. Not worth the hassle and stress.
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H4 Spouse Intewiew
What documents are needed for H4 Spouse interview?
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H4 First Time Stamping
Does anyone know if appointments for H4 and H1B are the same ? For eg. If someone sees a H1B slot availability , will the same dates be shown for first time H4 also or different slots open for H4?
I have been trying to book a slot for first time H4 visa since few months but unable to secure a slot for the same .
I have been trying to book a slot for first time H4 visa since few months but unable to secure a slot for the same .
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H4 Visa Stamping in India after Change of Status
Hi, I have below situation for H4 visa of my dependent.
I (Primary applicant) was on L1B and had a change of status from L1B to H1B effective 01-OCT-2021.
My dependent was waiting for USCIS adjudication of L2 visa extension which was applied last year(since I was on L1B before) till September end , however since she did not receive decision on L2 extension till 30-SEP from USCIS, she travelled back to India(Home country) on 30-SEP-2021 as she will be out of status when H1B becomes effective for primary applicant on 01-OCT-2021.
After going back to India , she got her H4 visa initiated(based on Primary applicant's H1B) and got the visa stamped/approved after attending consular interview.
After she got the H4 visa stamped, now she has received L2 extension approval which was applied long back and which pending previously.
Now since she received L2 extension approval from USCIS after her H4 visa is stamped, will that cause any problem in she coming back to USA ? (Please note, Primary applicant is on H1B)
Can someone please help with this scenario.
Really appreciate your help!.
Thanks,
I (Primary applicant) was on L1B and had a change of status from L1B to H1B effective 01-OCT-2021.
My dependent was waiting for USCIS adjudication of L2 visa extension which was applied last year(since I was on L1B before) till September end , however since she did not receive decision on L2 extension till 30-SEP from USCIS, she travelled back to India(Home country) on 30-SEP-2021 as she will be out of status when H1B becomes effective for primary applicant on 01-OCT-2021.
After going back to India , she got her H4 visa initiated(based on Primary applicant's H1B) and got the visa stamped/approved after attending consular interview.
After she got the H4 visa stamped, now she has received L2 extension approval which was applied long back and which pending previously.
Now since she received L2 extension approval from USCIS after her H4 visa is stamped, will that cause any problem in she coming back to USA ? (Please note, Primary applicant is on H1B)
Can someone please help with this scenario.
Really appreciate your help!.
Thanks,
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