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H1B visa status shows 'REFUSED' on CEAC website
I had my interview on 27 Nov,2017 at New Delhi Embassy. Got 221(g) for additional documents. Submitted documents on 13 Dec.
CEAC status update:
case created- 27 Nov 2017
1st update date- 22 dec 2017 (Administrative Processing)
2nd update date- 2 April 2018 (REFUSED)
I have not received any email regarding the refusal or any other thing. Does anyone know what the status 'REFUSED' actually mean ?
CEAC status update:
case created- 27 Nov 2017
1st update date- 22 dec 2017 (Administrative Processing)
2nd update date- 2 April 2018 (REFUSED)
I have not received any email regarding the refusal or any other thing. Does anyone know what the status 'REFUSED' actually mean ?
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H1B Visa experience
April 4 - Bio metrics
April 5 - Interview (Chennai consulate .10.45 AM)
VA asked me to come forward with Greetings.
VA : Good morning,Sir
: Good morning, Sir
VA :Purpose of travel to US
Before answering consulate himself replied "oh you have H1B"
VA : Who is your employer?
YYYY
VA : Who is your client and will you be working at YYYY location or client location
Client location
VA: Your location
YYYY X
VA : Your visa is APPROVED!!
Thank you so much, Sir
VA : Thanks, have a nice travelling.
You don't need to be worry about Visa interview. Be confident. listen carefully and respond
HAPPY STAMPING...
April 5 - Interview (Chennai consulate .10.45 AM)
VA asked me to come forward with Greetings.
VA : Good morning,Sir
: Good morning, Sir
VA :Purpose of travel to US
Before answering consulate himself replied "oh you have H1B"
VA : Who is your employer?
YYYY
VA : Who is your client and will you be working at YYYY location or client location
Client location
VA: Your location
YYYY X
VA : Your visa is APPROVED!!
Thank you so much, Sir
VA : Thanks, have a nice travelling.
You don't need to be worry about Visa interview. Be confident. listen carefully and respond
HAPPY STAMPING...
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H1b Approval after Reinterview @ Hyderabad
March 4th: OFC
March 5th Interview
Questions asked in the interview:
- Out of status during masters?
- Do you work at client location or employer location:
- Client name?
- Annual pay?
- Client address?
- Asked LCA
- How long you have been married?
VO took my LCA, went inside and came back after 5 mins, told me that we need some more process before issue the visa and returned the 797 document and gave 221G White slip.
On March 7th case date was updated in CEAC website and got a call from Hyd Embassy for Reinterview.
March 14th Reinterview:
It went for 45 mins.
- Passport verification.
- How did you get into the US?
Answered. Asked so many questions form my answer.
- He written all the details on paper.
- Asked so many questions regarding my employer, my projects from resume, W2’s, Pay stubs and client letter.
- Finally asked my apartment address, how much rent, is it double bed or single bed room and how many of you leaving in the apartment.
- I have one month gap between the projects, he asked me pay stub for that month. Unfortunately I don’t have that. Asked me to email the five months pay stubs for the year 2016. Emailed pay stubs on same day. Case was updated on 16th and 19th on CEAC date. Finally on 20th Visa issued and collected passports on 21st.
March 5th Interview
Questions asked in the interview:
- Out of status during masters?
- Do you work at client location or employer location:
- Client name?
- Annual pay?
- Client address?
- Asked LCA
- How long you have been married?
VO took my LCA, went inside and came back after 5 mins, told me that we need some more process before issue the visa and returned the 797 document and gave 221G White slip.
On March 7th case date was updated in CEAC website and got a call from Hyd Embassy for Reinterview.
March 14th Reinterview:
It went for 45 mins.
- Passport verification.
- How did you get into the US?
Answered. Asked so many questions form my answer.
- He written all the details on paper.
- Asked so many questions regarding my employer, my projects from resume, W2’s, Pay stubs and client letter.
- Finally asked my apartment address, how much rent, is it double bed or single bed room and how many of you leaving in the apartment.
- I have one month gap between the projects, he asked me pay stub for that month. Unfortunately I don’t have that. Asked me to email the five months pay stubs for the year 2016. Emailed pay stubs on same day. Case was updated on 16th and 19th on CEAC date. Finally on 20th Visa issued and collected passports on 21st.
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H1B 221g HYD
I've dropped my H1B documents through drop box on 5th Sep 2017 and got a call from consulate to attend interview on 11th Sep 2017. VO asked some basic questions and took copy of client letter and some other documents at that time, issued 221g White slip. My 6th year H1B petition expired on Oct 21st 2017.I've applied for B1 visa in Dec 2017 and they rejected my B1 visa due to H1B visa still on admin processing.
Client verification completed in the mean time so I've escalated my H1B visa status. On 21st Dec 2017 i got mail from HYD CEC to submit scanned valid I 797 copy for further processing of my H1B. After few days my I140 approved and applied H1B extension using approved I140. My H1b extn approved in March and got validity up to Jan 3rd 2021.
On 2nd April 2018, i've sent scanned I797 copy to HYD CEC and waiting for reply from them.
Is admin processing starts again for my case ?
How long usually it takes to get response from HYD CEC after sending documents. In auto reply mail says 3 days but so far didn't get any update. Any one have similar experience.
Client verification completed in the mean time so I've escalated my H1B visa status. On 21st Dec 2017 i got mail from HYD CEC to submit scanned valid I 797 copy for further processing of my H1B. After few days my I140 approved and applied H1B extension using approved I140. My H1b extn approved in March and got validity up to Jan 3rd 2021.
On 2nd April 2018, i've sent scanned I797 copy to HYD CEC and waiting for reply from them.
Is admin processing starts again for my case ?
How long usually it takes to get response from HYD CEC after sending documents. In auto reply mail says 3 days but so far didn't get any update. Any one have similar experience.
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H1B 221G white slip Hyd
Hi,
I had my visa interview on Feb 27 at the Hyd consulate. the visa officer asked few basic questions related to the Company, salary and nature of work.The visa officer returned my passport with a white 221G.
Received an email on the same day to submit docs.
Docs. requested: Resume, Employer letter and fill out the attached Questionnaire.
submitted the Documents on 03/01/18.
CEAC tracking:
02/26/18: Case created
02/27/18: Case Last updated
04/02/18: Case Last updated
04/04/18: Received an email from the consulate to submit passport.
Anyone facing a similar situation?
Thank you
I had my visa interview on Feb 27 at the Hyd consulate. the visa officer asked few basic questions related to the Company, salary and nature of work.The visa officer returned my passport with a white 221G.
Received an email on the same day to submit docs.
Docs. requested: Resume, Employer letter and fill out the attached Questionnaire.
submitted the Documents on 03/01/18.
CEAC tracking:
02/26/18: Case created
02/27/18: Case Last updated
04/02/18: Case Last updated
04/04/18: Received an email from the consulate to submit passport.
Anyone facing a similar situation?
Thank you
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First time H1B stamping exp
My interview date was on 26th Feb. My case is not a simple one. My H1B got approved on 2016. Went for PA for same client and location (So no LCA). Got 221G stating additional documents to be submitted like end client letter, SOWs etc. Passport was returned too. My project did provide all the documents however my employer took more than a month to get it verified with the attorneys and today at last got the go ahead from them to send the soft copies to US consulate. Tried sending it and guess what our company email gateway blocked it. I resend it, and it seems now the same email got delivered to them twice. Will there be any issue? I did not receive any acknowledgement from them. Documents were sent twice to them.
My PA consulate: Kolkata
Interview questions: Normal, who's the employer, end client, location, salary.
So cases like H1B got approved more than a year old and interview without any LCA or recent end client letters will be a bit challenging.
Please help me with the queries: If sending email twice could be an issue? do they send any acknowledge email to us? Tried checking the status online still on AP and last updated was 26th feb.
My PA consulate: Kolkata
Interview questions: Normal, who's the employer, end client, location, salary.
So cases like H1B got approved more than a year old and interview without any LCA or recent end client letters will be a bit challenging.
Please help me with the queries: If sending email twice could be an issue? do they send any acknowledge email to us? Tried checking the status online still on AP and last updated was 26th feb.
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Case in Admin Processing after dropbox submission
My first H-1B stamping was subjected to administrative processing (TAL) back in 2012. My next H-1B stamping (in-person) was successful and issued without delay.
My most recent H-1B stamping (dropbox eligible) was on 23rd. Here is the timeline:
Center: New Delhi Dropbox
Job Profile: MS in US, FT worker for the same employer for last 6 years
Mar 23: Documents submitted
Mar 28: CEAC status as Admin Processing
Mar 29: CEAC status as Admin Processing
I have a return flight on Apr 10. I am now worried that I will have to reschedule it and may have to send 1 kid back to US and keep the other one here (my spouse has own H-1 visa).
Anyone with recent success or delay with dropbox submissions?
My most recent H-1B stamping (dropbox eligible) was on 23rd. Here is the timeline:
Center: New Delhi Dropbox
Job Profile: MS in US, FT worker for the same employer for last 6 years
Mar 23: Documents submitted
Mar 28: CEAC status as Admin Processing
Mar 29: CEAC status as Admin Processing
I have a return flight on Apr 10. I am now worried that I will have to reschedule it and may have to send 1 kid back to US and keep the other one here (my spouse has own H-1 visa).
Anyone with recent success or delay with dropbox submissions?
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Should I go for Visa re-stamping?
Friends - Need your advise. Here is my situation:
- I797 approved through 2020
- I94 date on passport Feb 2019
- However, original H1B visa stamp expiry date on passport: Aug 2018
I am planning to visit India for 2 weeks in Jun 2018. Given such a long processing times, would you recommend going for re-stamping?I will be eligible for drop box. My visa stamp does not expire until Aug and I will be back by June mid, so what would you recommend? Should I skip it this time? I am scared that I will get stuck there for multiple weeks (I am working on a few high profile client engagements). My company is also planning to file I-140 very soon, so might get green card anyways in 12-15 months, so I can afford to delay my next trip a bit. Do you see any challenges? Let me know what you think.
Background: IIT, Consultant, working for the same company for the last 7 years. $160K base.
Thanks everyone in advance. Appreciate all your thoughts.
- I797 approved through 2020
- I94 date on passport Feb 2019
- However, original H1B visa stamp expiry date on passport: Aug 2018
I am planning to visit India for 2 weeks in Jun 2018. Given such a long processing times, would you recommend going for re-stamping?I will be eligible for drop box. My visa stamp does not expire until Aug and I will be back by June mid, so what would you recommend? Should I skip it this time? I am scared that I will get stuck there for multiple weeks (I am working on a few high profile client engagements). My company is also planning to file I-140 very soon, so might get green card anyways in 12-15 months, so I can afford to delay my next trip a bit. Do you see any challenges? Let me know what you think.
Background: IIT, Consultant, working for the same company for the last 7 years. $160K base.
Thanks everyone in advance. Appreciate all your thoughts.
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Need advice regarding upcoming stamping
Here's my quick info
Wife's H1b Stamping
Education - BA + MCA in India
Full Time Job, working for last 10 years
Position: Senior software database engineer
Wage Level - above level 3
I140 approved in eb3 - PD Sept 2011
She was eligible for dropbox but as we are doing h4 stamping as well and also looking at the experiences, we chose interview
My H4 Stamping
Working on H4 EAD
Full time job with very reputed company
Education: MS in USA
We will eb travelling with 7 year old daughter - US citizen
We both are going for stamping in mumbai in April. We all know that the situation is bit tricky as many are getting Admin processing. WE will appreciate if you can help us with following
-How does our case look like in terms of smooth visa approvals?
-Anything we should do to improve the odds?
-in terms of return journey back to usa, how many days we keep from visa interview till returning back? (may be 2-3 weeks enough?)
-Anything else, that I am not considering?
Wife's H1b Stamping
Education - BA + MCA in India
Full Time Job, working for last 10 years
Position: Senior software database engineer
Wage Level - above level 3
I140 approved in eb3 - PD Sept 2011
She was eligible for dropbox but as we are doing h4 stamping as well and also looking at the experiences, we chose interview
My H4 Stamping
Working on H4 EAD
Full time job with very reputed company
Education: MS in USA
We will eb travelling with 7 year old daughter - US citizen
We both are going for stamping in mumbai in April. We all know that the situation is bit tricky as many are getting Admin processing. WE will appreciate if you can help us with following
-How does our case look like in terms of smooth visa approvals?
-Anything we should do to improve the odds?
-in terms of return journey back to usa, how many days we keep from visa interview till returning back? (may be 2-3 weeks enough?)
-Anything else, that I am not considering?
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H1B White Slip
Background: On Student Visa from 2008 - 2013. In school until 2014 on I-20 Extension. On H1-B from 2014 on EVC model. Got a full-time employment from 2016. Have visa approved till March 2019. I have one more year left for extension.
Visa interview: Mar 26th
Questions:
Did you do your masters?
Were you in status while you were doing your masters?
So, you work for ABC company?
How much do you earn?
Where do you live?
Counselor kept my passport and handed me white slip. On the slip, "Your application requires additional administrative processing before a final decision can be made" is checked. Counselor said that they will get back to me in 3-4 business days.
I booked my return ticket on Apr 4th. I can't make that date. Not sure how long the process is going to take. I'm worried about my situation and future.
Visa interview: Mar 26th
Questions:
Did you do your masters?
Were you in status while you were doing your masters?
So, you work for ABC company?
How much do you earn?
Where do you live?
Counselor kept my passport and handed me white slip. On the slip, "Your application requires additional administrative processing before a final decision can be made" is checked. Counselor said that they will get back to me in 3-4 business days.
I booked my return ticket on Apr 4th. I can't make that date. Not sure how long the process is going to take. I'm worried about my situation and future.
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