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Correction in DS 160
I have completed and submitted DS 160 and have booked appointment in July 1st week. I realized that I have entered incorrect wage rather than mentioned in LCA. Since I have already submitted so how do i get it corrected?
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F1 > H1B Interview at Hyderabad
Wanted to share my experience so far.
Interview date: June 21 at Hyderabad Consulate
Background:
Currently working in a startup company and on Level 2. Graduated from xxx where I did not take CPT except for the second semester. In 2016, when my H1 application was picked, I was not on CPT or OPT but still had my last semester. Graduated in May 2016 and then transferred my SEVIS to yyy Uni as I wanted to continue and complete my education. This time took CPT from June end and started to work at the company that sponsored my H1. Got my H1 after couple of RFEs in November. Later transferred to a startup company that I'm currently worked for as a FTE.
Questions:
1. What university did you graduate from?
xxx university with Ms in Computers and Information Systems
2. Is zzz the company that you are currently working for?
Yes
3. Work location is the same as the client locations?
This is an FTE position and working in NYC
4. Oh so in NY State and NYC?
Yes
5. What is the current salary?
Answered
6. What is the degree that you graduated from?
MS Computers and Information Systems.
VO: Did you notice that I have first asked about the university? And where did you graduate from? When I opened up your application, the system raised an issue related to the F1 to H1B transfer that happened while in USA. I have requested for this to be resolved and expect it to be so in a week. I'm going to hold on to your passport and I do not need documents from you.
No slip or nothing. Case currently on June 26 is Admin Processing.
Any similar experiences?
Interview date: June 21 at Hyderabad Consulate
Background:
Currently working in a startup company and on Level 2. Graduated from xxx where I did not take CPT except for the second semester. In 2016, when my H1 application was picked, I was not on CPT or OPT but still had my last semester. Graduated in May 2016 and then transferred my SEVIS to yyy Uni as I wanted to continue and complete my education. This time took CPT from June end and started to work at the company that sponsored my H1. Got my H1 after couple of RFEs in November. Later transferred to a startup company that I'm currently worked for as a FTE.
Questions:
1. What university did you graduate from?
xxx university with Ms in Computers and Information Systems
2. Is zzz the company that you are currently working for?
Yes
3. Work location is the same as the client locations?
This is an FTE position and working in NYC
4. Oh so in NY State and NYC?
Yes
5. What is the current salary?
Answered
6. What is the degree that you graduated from?
MS Computers and Information Systems.
VO: Did you notice that I have first asked about the university? And where did you graduate from? When I opened up your application, the system raised an issue related to the F1 to H1B transfer that happened while in USA. I have requested for this to be resolved and expect it to be so in a week. I'm going to hold on to your passport and I do not need documents from you.
No slip or nothing. Case currently on June 26 is Admin Processing.
Any similar experiences?
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First H1B Stamping in Ottawa
I had my interview today in Ottawa. Below is my experience.
I reached embassy at 8:40 AM though my appointment was at 9:15 AM. They didn't allow me in until it was 9:00 AM. So no point of going early.
At the main entrance a lady officer checked DS-160 and appointment and allowed me in. Another officer asked me to provide passport, DS-160 and photo. After seeing my DS-160 she asked me for my I-797 and she checked my Canada visa on my passport.
Later went through the security check to counters 6,7 where fingerprints will be collected.
And then entered to the interview line. Unfortunately, there was only one window open for interview with a male officer. I waited for 20 minutes to get my turn.
VO: Good morning
Me: Good morning sir. How are you ?
VO: I am good. You work for YYYY ?
Me: Yes sir.
VO: Do you have any letter from your employer ?
Me: Gave the employer letter.
VO: Gone through the letter. Do you have pay slips ?
Me: Gave pay slips for last 6 months.
VO: You salary is YYYY (after seeing my employer letter)
Me: Yes
VO: What do you do for your employer ?
Me: I am working as a YYYY for my client YYYY for building an application YYYY that is used for ZZZ. My duties include ZZZ.(He was looking into my eyes and listening carefully)
VO: How long are you working for your employer ?
Me: Since August 2018.
VO: You are working at client's onsite location ?
Me: Yes. (Didn't ask client letter..but I had it)
VO: Laughs 2018 ?
Me: Sorry. August 2014 (laughs)
VO: You were on F1 visa previously ?
Me: Yes
VO: What did you study ?
Me: Master's in computer science
VO: Did you do any research or is it course based ?
Me: It's a course based. (The same question was asked to another H1B guy and he said course based with project and VO asked about the project)
VO: He was typing something on his PC for sometime by looking at my employer letter. He was going through my employer's address on the letter.
And then finally he said My visa was approved and can collect in 3-5 business days.
Straight away the status changed to Administrative Processing after the interview.
Everything went smooth and be confident in what you are answering. Don't forget to bring the basic required documents to interview. I saw a lady was sent back as she forgot to bring her photo and asked to get it by 11 AM where her appointment was at 9 AM.
Hope my experience help you guys. Good luck...
I reached embassy at 8:40 AM though my appointment was at 9:15 AM. They didn't allow me in until it was 9:00 AM. So no point of going early.
At the main entrance a lady officer checked DS-160 and appointment and allowed me in. Another officer asked me to provide passport, DS-160 and photo. After seeing my DS-160 she asked me for my I-797 and she checked my Canada visa on my passport.
Later went through the security check to counters 6,7 where fingerprints will be collected.
And then entered to the interview line. Unfortunately, there was only one window open for interview with a male officer. I waited for 20 minutes to get my turn.
VO: Good morning
Me: Good morning sir. How are you ?
VO: I am good. You work for YYYY ?
Me: Yes sir.
VO: Do you have any letter from your employer ?
Me: Gave the employer letter.
VO: Gone through the letter. Do you have pay slips ?
Me: Gave pay slips for last 6 months.
VO: You salary is YYYY (after seeing my employer letter)
Me: Yes
VO: What do you do for your employer ?
Me: I am working as a YYYY for my client YYYY for building an application YYYY that is used for ZZZ. My duties include ZZZ.(He was looking into my eyes and listening carefully)
VO: How long are you working for your employer ?
Me: Since August 2018.
VO: You are working at client's onsite location ?
Me: Yes. (Didn't ask client letter..but I had it)
VO: Laughs 2018 ?
Me: Sorry. August 2014 (laughs)
VO: You were on F1 visa previously ?
Me: Yes
VO: What did you study ?
Me: Master's in computer science
VO: Did you do any research or is it course based ?
Me: It's a course based. (The same question was asked to another H1B guy and he said course based with project and VO asked about the project)
VO: He was typing something on his PC for sometime by looking at my employer letter. He was going through my employer's address on the letter.
And then finally he said My visa was approved and can collect in 3-5 business days.
Straight away the status changed to Administrative Processing after the interview.
Everything went smooth and be confident in what you are answering. Don't forget to bring the basic required documents to interview. I saw a lady was sent back as she forgot to bring her photo and asked to get it by 11 AM where her appointment was at 9 AM.
Hope my experience help you guys. Good luck...
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H-1B interview in London
Hi all,
I flew to London to get my first H-1B visa stamp. Though I am not a UK citizen but from an asian country, the interview was very smooth.
Background:
I attended graduate school in the US and worked on OPT for a couple years then adjust the status to H-1B inside US.
Questions asked:
(a) What's your highest degree? What's your thesis about? What do you do now?
(b) Do you receive government funding? Do you receive xxx funding?
(c) Are you applying for green card? (I am not but since H-1 allow dual intent, answering yes should be fine)
Document required:
current and previous passports, DS-160 and I-797 approval notice.
Document prepared but VO did not ask for:
resume, pay slip, work verification letter, previous I-20s, I-129 package
Timeline:
5/25: Fill online form and make appointment
6/6: Interview dates
VO said that he did not see any problem but need to verify some SEVIS information as it's incomplete. After the interview the status was "administrative processing"
6/8: Case updated
6/12: Issued
6/13: Passport picked up.
The US Embassy in London was built in 2017 and has a good design. It's very spacious and you can find a seat and play with your cellphone. The queue is not long. So overall it's great experience. I'll consider renewing H-1B visa in London again in the future.
I flew to London to get my first H-1B visa stamp. Though I am not a UK citizen but from an asian country, the interview was very smooth.
Background:
I attended graduate school in the US and worked on OPT for a couple years then adjust the status to H-1B inside US.
Questions asked:
(a) What's your highest degree? What's your thesis about? What do you do now?
(b) Do you receive government funding? Do you receive xxx funding?
(c) Are you applying for green card? (I am not but since H-1 allow dual intent, answering yes should be fine)
Document required:
current and previous passports, DS-160 and I-797 approval notice.
Document prepared but VO did not ask for:
resume, pay slip, work verification letter, previous I-20s, I-129 package
Timeline:
5/25: Fill online form and make appointment
6/6: Interview dates
VO said that he did not see any problem but need to verify some SEVIS information as it's incomplete. After the interview the status was "administrative processing"
6/8: Case updated
6/12: Issued
6/13: Passport picked up.
The US Embassy in London was built in 2017 and has a good design. It's very spacious and you can find a seat and play with your cellphone. The queue is not long. So overall it's great experience. I'll consider renewing H-1B visa in London again in the future.
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Got 221-g Blue Slip
Hi,
I attended my H1B visa interview along with my wife on 24 April 2018 at Chennai Consulate. VO gave me 221-g from Blue Slip to asked me the list of documents such as Client Invite Letter, Contract between the client and employer, Project Details and Travel Itinerary. It took me long time to get the invite letter, as client was not ready to give me the letter. Finally I got the letter and I submitted my documents on 19 June 2018.
Please let me know, how long does it take for consulate to respond. I have seen that some cases got cleared as fast as three days and some are still pending. Kindly let me know if anyone has similar situation and time it took to get the visa.
Thanks.
I attended my H1B visa interview along with my wife on 24 April 2018 at Chennai Consulate. VO gave me 221-g from Blue Slip to asked me the list of documents such as Client Invite Letter, Contract between the client and employer, Project Details and Travel Itinerary. It took me long time to get the invite letter, as client was not ready to give me the letter. Finally I got the letter and I submitted my documents on 19 June 2018.
Please let me know, how long does it take for consulate to respond. I have seen that some cases got cleared as fast as three days and some are still pending. Kindly let me know if anyone has similar situation and time it took to get the visa.
Thanks.
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F1 to H1
OFC : June 3rd 2018
Interview : June 4th 2018
Interview Questions:
1. Are you transferring from F1 to H1?
2. Are you working for YYYY company?
3. Are you working on client site? (Product based company)
4. Where is the company located?
5. salary?
6. Have you ever been out of status?
Handed over a white slip
VO said approved but will take couple days to process the application.
Visa status changed from Administrative Processing to Issued on June 7th.
Picked up passport on June 8th.
Interview : June 4th 2018
Interview Questions:
1. Are you transferring from F1 to H1?
2. Are you working for YYYY company?
3. Are you working on client site? (Product based company)
4. Where is the company located?
5. salary?
6. Have you ever been out of status?
Handed over a white slip
VO said approved but will take couple days to process the application.
Visa status changed from Administrative Processing to Issued on June 7th.
Picked up passport on June 8th.
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F1 to h1
Had my interview on 24th may. Passport retained, since then no update from embassy. During interview asked basic questions and said admin Processing. Please share your experiences if any one on same boat. It’s been 4 weeks I’m waiting for the update.
Thanks,
Reddy
Thanks,
Reddy
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Process for withdrawal of H1B stamping
Hi All,
My H1 B stamping interview was on 28 Nov 2017 at New Delhi Embassy. Since then it is under admin processing.
I now want to withdraw my application and apply for dependent visa.
I would like to know how can I withdraw my case for H1B stamping ?
How long does it take for this withdrawal ?
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks
My H1 B stamping interview was on 28 Nov 2017 at New Delhi Embassy. Since then it is under admin processing.
I now want to withdraw my application and apply for dependent visa.
I would like to know how can I withdraw my case for H1B stamping ?
How long does it take for this withdrawal ?
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks
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H1b extension 221g
Hi All
Had my interview today at Chennai consulate.
Asked general questions like :
1.Salary
2.Client name, Location
3.Employer name
4.Designation
5. were you already in usa?
6. working for same client ?
Then he said he can't issue visa now, gave me a 221g blue slip with 'Your visa is refused for administrative processing' and said can't tell me the time for processing.
He took my passports old and now and said will hold off till my administrative processing is done.
What do you think of the possible outcome? Any positive signs as he took my passports?
As oassports are with him, whether I can get the decision in 1 to 2 weeks?
Thanks
Had my interview today at Chennai consulate.
Asked general questions like :
1.Salary
2.Client name, Location
3.Employer name
4.Designation
5. were you already in usa?
6. working for same client ?
Then he said he can't issue visa now, gave me a 221g blue slip with 'Your visa is refused for administrative processing' and said can't tell me the time for processing.
He took my passports old and now and said will hold off till my administrative processing is done.
What do you think of the possible outcome? Any positive signs as he took my passports?
As oassports are with him, whether I can get the decision in 1 to 2 weeks?
Thanks
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H1b Visa interview experience - Kolkata
Hi All,
Thanks to the people posted their experience here.
Went to the Kolkata consulate for the interview on 18th June.
I was asked same basic questions :
1. why are you going to the USA?
-- I am living there for last 6 years and currently working with <my company name> there in NY office.
2. which company do you work for?
3. Whats the role? explain duties.
4. Annual salary ?
5.When did you join the company?
Your Visa is approved.
Status on 19th June: Passport has been collected from the consulate and currently being processed for delivery.
( I am from MP, preferred consulate was Mumbai but went to Kolkata because thats where I was getting the earliest appointment. )
Thanks,
Thanks to the people posted their experience here.
Went to the Kolkata consulate for the interview on 18th June.
I was asked same basic questions :
1. why are you going to the USA?
-- I am living there for last 6 years and currently working with <my company name> there in NY office.
2. which company do you work for?
3. Whats the role? explain duties.
4. Annual salary ?
5.When did you join the company?
Your Visa is approved.
Status on 19th June: Passport has been collected from the consulate and currently being processed for delivery.
( I am from MP, preferred consulate was Mumbai but went to Kolkata because thats where I was getting the earliest appointment. )
Thanks,
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