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H4 drop Box - CEAC status Refused
My spouse went for the drop box on Apr 5th'2018 at Chennai,India. They took all the documents and passport with them. On April 6th in CEAC website , the status showed as "Refused"
My employer collected the passport on Aug 9th on behalf of my spouse and the visa stamping is not done in the passport.
There is no slips or letter in the passport explaining the reason. I just dropped an email to consulate asking for the reason and waiting for their reply.
Anybody faced similar issue and any idea on this?
My employer collected the passport on Aug 9th on behalf of my spouse and the visa stamping is not done in the passport.
There is no slips or letter in the passport explaining the reason. I just dropped an email to consulate asking for the reason and waiting for their reply.
Anybody faced similar issue and any idea on this?
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HYD Dropbox; Interview
Here goes my experience at HYD consulate
My last stamping was done in 2015 (FTE); Change of employer (FTE)and new passport. I was previously on F1 from reputed university. Education and work are in the same field. Under 6 years of H1. Always works in the field of education
4/2 - Dropped passport, previous 797 and current 797
4/3 - DS160 status updated ; Administrative Processing
4/6 - Received email from the consulate to attend interview
4/9 - Interview day
About 6 members in the same counter were rejected variety if visas including B1and H1 with white, green and no slips. VO asked me these questions
Do you work with <company name>?
What is your annual salary?
Which state do you live in?
What is your highest level of education?
Is your masters in CS? (I answered no and told him the field)
Though VO looked serious, I got nods all along; Interview was about 2-3 minutes in total.
He then said my visa is issued. I asked him when I can get my passport, he said 5-7 days but no guarantee.
4/10 - Admin Processing; Last updated changed to 4/10
4/11 - Passport status changed to ready for pickup with an email (SMS not received)
4/12 - Passport picked up
Before even I came for the interview and reading through forums, I was kind of sure they will call me for an interview (considering last stamping was about 3.5 yrs ago + new passport + new employer).
Though I had a clear case and was confident about the interview, when I saw many people getting rejected that day, I panicked a lot during my interview. No sugar coating, lot of wired questions asked by VO's (i did overhear some of them) and lot of people that day had their passports in hand (I think their visa is rejected)
Just be confident and it is always good to know the current trends. Every case is different and you know your case the best.
Happy stamping everyone!
My last stamping was done in 2015 (FTE); Change of employer (FTE)and new passport. I was previously on F1 from reputed university. Education and work are in the same field. Under 6 years of H1. Always works in the field of education
4/2 - Dropped passport, previous 797 and current 797
4/3 - DS160 status updated ; Administrative Processing
4/6 - Received email from the consulate to attend interview
4/9 - Interview day
About 6 members in the same counter were rejected variety if visas including B1and H1 with white, green and no slips. VO asked me these questions
Do you work with <company name>?
What is your annual salary?
Which state do you live in?
What is your highest level of education?
Is your masters in CS? (I answered no and told him the field)
Though VO looked serious, I got nods all along; Interview was about 2-3 minutes in total.
He then said my visa is issued. I asked him when I can get my passport, he said 5-7 days but no guarantee.
4/10 - Admin Processing; Last updated changed to 4/10
4/11 - Passport status changed to ready for pickup with an email (SMS not received)
4/12 - Passport picked up
Before even I came for the interview and reading through forums, I was kind of sure they will call me for an interview (considering last stamping was about 3.5 yrs ago + new passport + new employer).
Though I had a clear case and was confident about the interview, when I saw many people getting rejected that day, I panicked a lot during my interview. No sugar coating, lot of wired questions asked by VO's (i did overhear some of them) and lot of people that day had their passports in hand (I think their visa is rejected)
Just be confident and it is always good to know the current trends. Every case is different and you know your case the best.
Happy stamping everyone!
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H1B - 221g White Slip - HYD
I attended H1B interview today and it ended up with 221g white slip (Checked the 'Administrative Processing' Check box in white slip)
VO: Gud morning sir
Me: Gud mrng mam
VO: You work for YYYY company?
Me: Yes
VO: How do u know this employer
Me: Answered
VO: Which company you are currently working
Me: Answered
VO: Which city you will work in NJ
Me: Answered
VO: Can i see your i-797 & LCA
Me: Passed to her
She spent almost 5 min checking something in the system with LCA & i797 and went back to other officer with i-797 & LCA & discussed something by showing my LCA with the officer after that she took photocopy of i-797. Came back and said my application require some admin process & "If we were able to issue your visa we will email about required docs".
I have seen in previous post that AP will take apprx.60 days to process, will this be the same for all color's of 221g slip? I guess, in my case LCA info is the reason to issue white slip.
Any one have idea what are the LCA related AP that we can expect, Will their be any chance of visa refusal in my case?
Appreciate your input's.
Regard's
SUK
VO: Gud morning sir
Me: Gud mrng mam
VO: You work for YYYY company?
Me: Yes
VO: How do u know this employer
Me: Answered
VO: Which company you are currently working
Me: Answered
VO: Which city you will work in NJ
Me: Answered
VO: Can i see your i-797 & LCA
Me: Passed to her
She spent almost 5 min checking something in the system with LCA & i797 and went back to other officer with i-797 & LCA & discussed something by showing my LCA with the officer after that she took photocopy of i-797. Came back and said my application require some admin process & "If we were able to issue your visa we will email about required docs".
I have seen in previous post that AP will take apprx.60 days to process, will this be the same for all color's of 221g slip? I guess, in my case LCA info is the reason to issue white slip.
Any one have idea what are the LCA related AP that we can expect, Will their be any chance of visa refusal in my case?
Appreciate your input's.
Regard's
SUK
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F1 - H1(Yellow Slip)
Hello All,
I have attended H1B visa interview on April 5th at Hyderabad. VO gave me Yellow slip and said it should be processed in 5-7 business days. I still see Administrative processing as the status.
Can someone please let know the email address of the embassy for hyderabad? Appreciate the help.
I have attended H1B visa interview on April 5th at Hyderabad. VO gave me Yellow slip and said it should be processed in 5-7 business days. I still see Administrative processing as the status.
Can someone please let know the email address of the embassy for hyderabad? Appreciate the help.
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HI-B drop box
I am working in USA company as FTE and they had filed my extension. I traveled India on 16th March and submitted document on 19th March in newdelhi . It was drop box at Nehru place. Status change to Admin processing next day.
On 23rd March , Visa was issued and 26th March, i got my passport.
Just FYI to all, in drop box , along with your passport, submit your latest petition and older petition too. In documents older petition is no mentioned. And at document collection , they will not take it. But tell them you want to submit it. My friend told me same from his experience and I followed same.
All the Best friends ........!!
On 23rd March , Visa was issued and 26th March, i got my passport.
Just FYI to all, in drop box , along with your passport, submit your latest petition and older petition too. In documents older petition is no mentioned. And at document collection , they will not take it. But tell them you want to submit it. My friend told me same from his experience and I followed same.
All the Best friends ........!!
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Passport submission post 221G
Hi,
I had my interview on 26th Feb, got 221G to submit additional documents. Submitted the same over email on 5th April. On 9th April i received an email from Consulate to submit the passport which i submitted yesterday that is 10th Feb. Right now, the passport tracking status shows as "is being delivered to the post". My questions are:
1. Their response is pretty quick only 2 days they took to ask me for submitting passport. What does it mean? is it a positive sign? Will my visa issued now? Or they need it as per the AP which can take long
2. How long they keep passport post submission for 221G cases.
3. Is it true that passports are only asked to be submitted when all AP validations are over and completed?
They simply stated that VAC will let me know when it is ready to pick up via text/email.
I had my interview on 26th Feb, got 221G to submit additional documents. Submitted the same over email on 5th April. On 9th April i received an email from Consulate to submit the passport which i submitted yesterday that is 10th Feb. Right now, the passport tracking status shows as "is being delivered to the post". My questions are:
1. Their response is pretty quick only 2 days they took to ask me for submitting passport. What does it mean? is it a positive sign? Will my visa issued now? Or they need it as per the AP which can take long
2. How long they keep passport post submission for 221G cases.
3. Is it true that passports are only asked to be submitted when all AP validations are over and completed?
They simply stated that VAC will let me know when it is ready to pick up via text/email.
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H4 Visa Interview sch on May 1st week
Hi All,
I have completed my 6 years in USA and back to India by mid of mar 2018 and PERM is in progress.
I am attending H4 visa interview along with my wife(H1B).
Anyone had similar experience and how PA was and wat was asked during PA.
Any suggestion are welcome too.Thanks
I have completed my 6 years in USA and back to India by mid of mar 2018 and PERM is in progress.
I am attending H4 visa interview along with my wife(H1B).
Anyone had similar experience and how PA was and wat was asked during PA.
Any suggestion are welcome too.Thanks
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H1/H4 dropbox @ hyderbad
Working for US based company for 6+ years.
This is our 3rd H1B/H4 interview and previous 2 are in-person interviews.
Opted for courier option to collect passport at home(Rs500 fee need to paid to courier on delivery)
Submitted required document for self, spouse and kid at dropbox location Hyderabad. Raised objection for photos taken at US costco and need to take photos at local location.
29th March 2018: submitted documents.
30th March 2018: Good Friday - no update
31st March 2018 - Saturday - no update
1st April 2018 - Sunday- no update
2nd April 2018 - Case created for all three members
3rd April 2018 - Visa issued for kid and no-update for self and spouse
4th April 2018 - Kids passport couriered and visa issued for spouse(H4), my case is still no update
5th April 2018 - Kids passport received at home. Wife passport couriered and my visa is issued.
6th April 2018 - Revived wife passport and my passport is couriered
7th April 2018 - Revived my passport
Visa Tracking(VT) at CEAC website using DS160 Application ID/Case Number
https://ceac.state.gov/ceacstattracker/status.aspx
Passport Tracking(PT) at ustraveldocs using Passport Number
http://ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv-passporttrack.asp
Hope this information helps. Good luck to all.
This is our 3rd H1B/H4 interview and previous 2 are in-person interviews.
Opted for courier option to collect passport at home(Rs500 fee need to paid to courier on delivery)
Submitted required document for self, spouse and kid at dropbox location Hyderabad. Raised objection for photos taken at US costco and need to take photos at local location.
29th March 2018: submitted documents.
30th March 2018: Good Friday - no update
31st March 2018 - Saturday - no update
1st April 2018 - Sunday- no update
2nd April 2018 - Case created for all three members
3rd April 2018 - Visa issued for kid and no-update for self and spouse
4th April 2018 - Kids passport couriered and visa issued for spouse(H4), my case is still no update
5th April 2018 - Kids passport received at home. Wife passport couriered and my visa is issued.
6th April 2018 - Revived wife passport and my passport is couriered
7th April 2018 - Revived my passport
Visa Tracking(VT) at CEAC website using DS160 Application ID/Case Number
https://ceac.state.gov/ceacstattracker/status.aspx
Passport Tracking(PT) at ustraveldocs using Passport Number
http://ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv-passporttrack.asp
Hope this information helps. Good luck to all.
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H1/H4 Dropbox - Kolkata
Dropped the passport along with the requested documents on 5th March.
5th March - Docs Submitted
6th March - Case Created
7th March - Issued.
Do remember to take photos as per as the specification for as hassle free experience.
I would suggest to get the photos from India. Mine was taken in US and have to get the photos again in India.
5th March - Docs Submitted
6th March - Case Created
7th March - Issued.
Do remember to take photos as per as the specification for as hassle free experience.
I would suggest to get the photos from India. Mine was taken in US and have to get the photos again in India.
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H1B Visa Interview - Chennai - Approved
Hello everyone,
I attended H1b interview today with my family at Chennai consulate. VO asked us the below questions:
1) Handed over the Passports and VO asked me, Are you working at European Global YYYY company? (Seems he is very much aware of my company)
2) What does your company YYYY X do in USA?
3) Which location you are working?
4) What is your Salary?
5) What is your designation and job duties
6) How many years have you been married? (to my wife)
Finally VO said your visa is approved.
I am waiting for my stamped passports.
Good Luck !!!
I attended H1b interview today with my family at Chennai consulate. VO asked us the below questions:
1) Handed over the Passports and VO asked me, Are you working at European Global YYYY company? (Seems he is very much aware of my company)
2) What does your company YYYY X do in USA?
3) Which location you are working?
4) What is your Salary?
5) What is your designation and job duties
6) How many years have you been married? (to my wife)
Finally VO said your visa is approved.
I am waiting for my stamped passports.
Good Luck !!!
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