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Hello ,
I'm in a tricky situation right now. Currently in OPT EAD status( valid 02/19). I have filed H1B thru my current employer before my H1B is approved and currently I lost my job. I have filed my marriage based GC and done with my finger prints. Currently I have an offer in my hand where I told them I do not require any sponsorship because I can work thru my OPT EAD (valid 02/19) and before that I will receive my greencard EAD.
But now my H1B is approved and I think my OPT EAD will be revoked. So is there any change I tell my current employer to revoke the H1B and then I move on t the OPT EAD status? or is there any other good scenario where I can work.
Any help is appreciated
I'm in a tricky situation right now. Currently in OPT EAD status( valid 02/19). I have filed H1B thru my current employer before my H1B is approved and currently I lost my job. I have filed my marriage based GC and done with my finger prints. Currently I have an offer in my hand where I told them I do not require any sponsorship because I can work thru my OPT EAD (valid 02/19) and before that I will receive my greencard EAD.
But now my H1B is approved and I think my OPT EAD will be revoked. So is there any change I tell my current employer to revoke the H1B and then I move on t the OPT EAD status? or is there any other good scenario where I can work.
Any help is appreciated
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H1 revoked by employer, can i come back to USA with new petition
Hi,
I have completed 2.8 years on H1B with ABC company. I am resigning in USA going to india to join in XYZ compnay. ABC employer revoked my petition.
After two years can i comeback to USA with my new employer (XYZ)? Can i get the Cap exempt or do i need to go for lottery again?
Please help.
I have completed 2.8 years on H1B with ABC company. I am resigning in USA going to india to join in XYZ compnay. ABC employer revoked my petition.
After two years can i comeback to USA with my new employer (XYZ)? Can i get the Cap exempt or do i need to go for lottery again?
Please help.
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H1B, H4 Dropbox Stamping in Chennai
Timeline:
3rd July: Submitted the following documents (My I797 current & previous), my passport and photograph. For dependants, they just collected the passports and the VFS guy said their application needed no further documentation, they will base the H4 dependants (Wife + kid) on my current I797 peition.
4th July : Passport in embassy status
5th July: Administrative Processing
8th July: Administrative processing
9th of July: Issued (status only for me H1B, for H4 status still showin processing)
10th of July: collected passport, my (H1B) visa has been stamped and my wife H4 did get back a blue form 221g, asking my wife to appear in person at consulate for interview, with the following documents . Old i797C
11th - wife in US embassy:
VO: I797 Old approval notice
Asked if spouse (Me) on H1B is in USA or here. Answer: Here and we applied together.
VO: was like "Oh" and then he typed something and asked for my approved visa, and my wife didnt carry any, and she told it was only collected few min before this interview.
VO: Prints something and attaches my details, collects passports and then says expect to hear back from us within 5 working days.
Status:
13th July: Administrative Processing
16th July: Ap
17th July - Visa issued
18th July - H4 (WIFE + KID) Stamped passport picked up
Suggestions: For dropbox, even if the VFS rep says the old I797 or other documents are not required, please make sure you request them to include these, to avoid uncessary delay in approval, like for my wife and son.
3rd July: Submitted the following documents (My I797 current & previous), my passport and photograph. For dependants, they just collected the passports and the VFS guy said their application needed no further documentation, they will base the H4 dependants (Wife + kid) on my current I797 peition.
4th July : Passport in embassy status
5th July: Administrative Processing
8th July: Administrative processing
9th of July: Issued (status only for me H1B, for H4 status still showin processing)
10th of July: collected passport, my (H1B) visa has been stamped and my wife H4 did get back a blue form 221g, asking my wife to appear in person at consulate for interview, with the following documents . Old i797C
11th - wife in US embassy:
VO: I797 Old approval notice
Asked if spouse (Me) on H1B is in USA or here. Answer: Here and we applied together.
VO: was like "Oh" and then he typed something and asked for my approved visa, and my wife didnt carry any, and she told it was only collected few min before this interview.
VO: Prints something and attaches my details, collects passports and then says expect to hear back from us within 5 working days.
Status:
13th July: Administrative Processing
16th July: Ap
17th July - Visa issued
18th July - H4 (WIFE + KID) Stamped passport picked up
Suggestions: For dropbox, even if the VFS rep says the old I797 or other documents are not required, please make sure you request them to include these, to avoid uncessary delay in approval, like for my wife and son.
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H1B wage level 1 visa application
Hello dear friends,
I've scheduled an appointment for H1B visa application. This is my first H1B and I never was in the US except for B1 visa. My petitioner is well known company, but my LCA says it is wage level 1. My salary is 109,000 annually in Bellevue, WA (near Seattle). I didn't get RFE, my petition was straight up approved. Can there be any problems with my wage level?
Thank you, I hope for your responses!
I've scheduled an appointment for H1B visa application. This is my first H1B and I never was in the US except for B1 visa. My petitioner is well known company, but my LCA says it is wage level 1. My salary is 109,000 annually in Bellevue, WA (near Seattle). I didn't get RFE, my petition was straight up approved. Can there be any problems with my wage level?
Thank you, I hope for your responses!
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H1B visa Stamping Vancouver 07/11/2018
Slot Vancouver 07/11/2018 7.45
Landed in Vancouver on 07/10/2018
07/11/2018 At Embassy by 6.30
Waited in Line for the people to call
7.10: They called in for the people of 7.15 appointment and 7.30 next
7.20 In line for 7.45
They will have two security
1.)They will check DS-160 and photograph along with I 797
2.)They will have a normal security check of cell phones and other electronics and if we have any electronics they will have lockers and will take them and will gave a band with a number on it .We can collect when we are back from the interview
Directed to upstairs after first security check
Shoes,Belts and full body check and will be directed for Window #1 where they again check your DS -160 ,passport and photograph then will direct to Window#2 where we get our ten print done
Will be guarded with a security to 20th floor for the Interview Waiting in the line and now my turn
VO: Hi Good Morning
Me : Good Morning
VO: What is your current role ?
Me: xxxx
VO: What is field that you have done your masters ??
Me : Answered
VO:what is your salary package??
Me: xxxxx
VO:She took my passport and I 797. Your visa is approved you can pick your passport in 3-5 business days
07/11/2018 afternoon Administrative Processing
07/12/2018 Passport shipped to Destination
07/13/2018 Passport ready for Pick up
Feel free to reach me for any questions
Landed in Vancouver on 07/10/2018
07/11/2018 At Embassy by 6.30
Waited in Line for the people to call
7.10: They called in for the people of 7.15 appointment and 7.30 next
7.20 In line for 7.45
They will have two security
1.)They will check DS-160 and photograph along with I 797
2.)They will have a normal security check of cell phones and other electronics and if we have any electronics they will have lockers and will take them and will gave a band with a number on it .We can collect when we are back from the interview
Directed to upstairs after first security check
Shoes,Belts and full body check and will be directed for Window #1 where they again check your DS -160 ,passport and photograph then will direct to Window#2 where we get our ten print done
Will be guarded with a security to 20th floor for the Interview Waiting in the line and now my turn
VO: Hi Good Morning
Me : Good Morning
VO: What is your current role ?
Me: xxxx
VO: What is field that you have done your masters ??
Me : Answered
VO:what is your salary package??
Me: xxxxx
VO:She took my passport and I 797. Your visa is approved you can pick your passport in 3-5 business days
07/11/2018 afternoon Administrative Processing
07/12/2018 Passport shipped to Destination
07/13/2018 Passport ready for Pick up
Feel free to reach me for any questions
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H1B Stamping for Aug 2018, Hyd vs Chennai
Hello Friends,
I have a unique situation with my H1b.
My initial H1b with employer abc expired on July 31st 2017, luckily emp xyz applied for transfer and extension before July 31st... after an rfe and rfe response final decision with denial of H1b was received on March 29 2018. I have no valid i94 or H1b , i overstayed for 96 days due to my fiance's health condition.
Now my question is, with the overstay of 96 days which consulate is easier for getting visa stamped Hyderabad or Chennai or another city ... individuals with similar cases please share your experience.
Thanks in advance!
I have a unique situation with my H1b.
My initial H1b with employer abc expired on July 31st 2017, luckily emp xyz applied for transfer and extension before July 31st... after an rfe and rfe response final decision with denial of H1b was received on March 29 2018. I have no valid i94 or H1b , i overstayed for 96 days due to my fiance's health condition.
Now my question is, with the overstay of 96 days which consulate is easier for getting visa stamped Hyderabad or Chennai or another city ... individuals with similar cases please share your experience.
Thanks in advance!
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Admin processing - got email to submit passport
Hi All,
I went for Visa Interview and got 221g blue slip on May 21st 2018. Today I got email to submit my passport. But CEAC status is still Admin processing.
1. Is the email to submit my passport a Good sign?
2. Will now my Passport be stamped or will they call me for interview again?
Please share your thoughts if you guys had the same experience.
Thanks,
I went for Visa Interview and got 221g blue slip on May 21st 2018. Today I got email to submit my passport. But CEAC status is still Admin processing.
1. Is the email to submit my passport a Good sign?
2. Will now my Passport be stamped or will they call me for interview again?
Please share your thoughts if you guys had the same experience.
Thanks,
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H1B visa with DUI got visa stamping approved
I would like to share my experience about my visa stamping. DUI is such a painful and frustrating experience. So guys those who have dui and awaiting stamping or visa approval, please go though it. It might help.
First some suggestions from my own experience:
1.> Don't discuss this with friends and family. Keep it to yourself or 1 or 2 very close friends. Nobody cares. You don't want to be a topic of discussion during drinks.
2.> Hire a good lawyer. It's better to spend 6-10k on lawyer than regret all your life. Trust me every penny is worth it.
3.> Please stop drink n drive. It's not worth, you must have known by now.
4.> DUI will not affect H1B don't listen to friends Or google. google you will find mostly -ve statements/posts. The reason is people don't care to update if they have successfully got the visa after case.
So now on to my story. Got DUI on nov 2017. Case decision came April. Traveled May 2018. Visa stamped June 2018.
Interview:
Interviewer: Good morning!!
Me: A very good morning to you mam!!
Interviewer: Can i see your petition. (H1B)
Me: Yes please
Interviewer: Where you did college
Me: I answered
Interviewer: Which year
Me: I answered
Interviewer: Can you tell me about you experience
Me: I answered. ( make sure you tell how many years you have stayed in US )
Interviewer: It seems you have dui
Me: Yes. I had in 2017 but my case was dismissed (Although case was not dismissed- it was reduced to city fault , but i had a dismissal report for my license. In most cases you will have that. It will be written dismissed. Make sure you carry all court papers. They will ask court decision paper. It has to stamped from court. )
Interviewer: Can i see documents
Me: Yes please. I gave my license as well as court decision paper.
Interviewer: Wait for 5 mins i will update the record in system so that next time you don't have to carry this paper.
Me: Sure
Interviewer: Ok your visa will be stamped in 5 business days. Have a good day.
Me: Thank you mam!! you too have a good day.
Guys once again please don;t be disheartened/down. Everything happens for a reason, maybe god prevented something major which could have happened. Please please dont listen to people and get panicked from google searches.
Have a good luck!!
First some suggestions from my own experience:
1.> Don't discuss this with friends and family. Keep it to yourself or 1 or 2 very close friends. Nobody cares. You don't want to be a topic of discussion during drinks.
2.> Hire a good lawyer. It's better to spend 6-10k on lawyer than regret all your life. Trust me every penny is worth it.
3.> Please stop drink n drive. It's not worth, you must have known by now.
4.> DUI will not affect H1B don't listen to friends Or google. google you will find mostly -ve statements/posts. The reason is people don't care to update if they have successfully got the visa after case.
So now on to my story. Got DUI on nov 2017. Case decision came April. Traveled May 2018. Visa stamped June 2018.
Interview:
Interviewer: Good morning!!
Me: A very good morning to you mam!!
Interviewer: Can i see your petition. (H1B)
Me: Yes please
Interviewer: Where you did college
Me: I answered
Interviewer: Which year
Me: I answered
Interviewer: Can you tell me about you experience
Me: I answered. ( make sure you tell how many years you have stayed in US )
Interviewer: It seems you have dui
Me: Yes. I had in 2017 but my case was dismissed (Although case was not dismissed- it was reduced to city fault , but i had a dismissal report for my license. In most cases you will have that. It will be written dismissed. Make sure you carry all court papers. They will ask court decision paper. It has to stamped from court. )
Interviewer: Can i see documents
Me: Yes please. I gave my license as well as court decision paper.
Interviewer: Wait for 5 mins i will update the record in system so that next time you don't have to carry this paper.
Me: Sure
Interviewer: Ok your visa will be stamped in 5 business days. Have a good day.
Me: Thank you mam!! you too have a good day.
Guys once again please don;t be disheartened/down. Everything happens for a reason, maybe god prevented something major which could have happened. Please please dont listen to people and get panicked from google searches.
Have a good luck!!
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221g white slip exp and frustrated from 3 months
Interview today
To give some background. My H1 ext was denied in march and travelled back to india in April. Immediately filed consular H1b and got approved in may and scheduled interview in july. iam in EVVC model
VO: Pass me your i797
me: Passed
VO: whats your salary?
me:told
VO: You work at client location or employer location
me:Client
VO: Where are u located at?
me:told
VO: i am putting ur visa in admin processing and gave me white slip.
me: Do i need to submit any documents. No, she pointed out someone and said she will help.
I was confused as there was no one to help. Got a call from consulate lady(some indian lady)
CL:Tell me all the events when you entered usa
me:told
CL:send me previous denial doc and all EVVC letters
me:sent
CL:you are not working from 3 months. DO you think you will have proj once you travel back.
me:Yes. There is a shadow resource and once i go back they will give me project.
My questions are:
1)will they contact client? I am not sure what their response will be. Also Vendor said they will hire me once i come back but do not know what they will say when uscis emails them?
Any suggestions what should i say to client? client is little close to me but not sure when uscis is involved, what they will say?
2)What is the probability of contacting any of client, vendor? In how many days will they contact?
3) Also our projects are small and the project i mentioned is finished. we will have projects in pipeline and for sure if i travel they will assign me something but dont think so client will convey message in that way.
To give some background. My H1 ext was denied in march and travelled back to india in April. Immediately filed consular H1b and got approved in may and scheduled interview in july. iam in EVVC model
VO: Pass me your i797
me: Passed
VO: whats your salary?
me:told
VO: You work at client location or employer location
me:Client
VO: Where are u located at?
me:told
VO: i am putting ur visa in admin processing and gave me white slip.
me: Do i need to submit any documents. No, she pointed out someone and said she will help.
I was confused as there was no one to help. Got a call from consulate lady(some indian lady)
CL:Tell me all the events when you entered usa
me:told
CL:send me previous denial doc and all EVVC letters
me:sent
CL:you are not working from 3 months. DO you think you will have proj once you travel back.
me:Yes. There is a shadow resource and once i go back they will give me project.
My questions are:
1)will they contact client? I am not sure what their response will be. Also Vendor said they will hire me once i come back but do not know what they will say when uscis emails them?
Any suggestions what should i say to client? client is little close to me but not sure when uscis is involved, what they will say?
2)What is the probability of contacting any of client, vendor? In how many days will they contact?
3) Also our projects are small and the project i mentioned is finished. we will have projects in pipeline and for sure if i travel they will assign me something but dont think so client will convey message in that way.
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Frustrating experience with 221g
Hi IMMI helpers,
Below is my experience on h1b visa processing. Have a valid i797 till 2021 came into india in June to visit family and get visa stamped.
List of events
* June 6th gave visa interview in Hyderabad, visa officer said my visa is approved and kept all our passports
* June 11th I get email that My visa is put in admin processing. They asked details on last 15yr of work and residence information. Family details and past passport details
* June 12th I gave all the details over email
* June 14th got update that my wife and daughters visa is issues and ready for pickup
* for some travel related reasons I went to pick my wife le passport on 26th, they said the passport is returned to the post
* jul 3rd I go to Hyd post to pick up my wife and daughter’s passport. First they gave both the passports then asked it back saying they can’t release it until primary applicants visa is cleared
It’s july 16th now. My visa is still in admin processing with CEAC page saying last update on 11th June. Wondering if someone has been in this situation in past.
Below is my experience on h1b visa processing. Have a valid i797 till 2021 came into india in June to visit family and get visa stamped.
List of events
* June 6th gave visa interview in Hyderabad, visa officer said my visa is approved and kept all our passports
* June 11th I get email that My visa is put in admin processing. They asked details on last 15yr of work and residence information. Family details and past passport details
* June 12th I gave all the details over email
* June 14th got update that my wife and daughters visa is issues and ready for pickup
* for some travel related reasons I went to pick my wife le passport on 26th, they said the passport is returned to the post
* jul 3rd I go to Hyd post to pick up my wife and daughter’s passport. First they gave both the passports then asked it back saying they can’t release it until primary applicants visa is cleared
It’s july 16th now. My visa is still in admin processing with CEAC page saying last update on 11th June. Wondering if someone has been in this situation in past.
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