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F1 Stamping while H4 drop box is in progress
Hi
I am Going to India with my spouse for H4 drop box.
Currently I have joined college in US. I have got my I-20. I wanted to go for F1 Stamping.
Can I fill in DS 160 pay Sevis fee and book an appointment, While already Ds-160 is filled in for H4 Dropbox.
Can there be two ds 160 at one time.
It would be great if some one answers my question.
I am Going to India with my spouse for H4 drop box.
Currently I have joined college in US. I have got my I-20. I wanted to go for F1 Stamping.
Can I fill in DS 160 pay Sevis fee and book an appointment, While already Ds-160 is filled in for H4 Dropbox.
Can there be two ds 160 at one time.
It would be great if some one answers my question.
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Visa stamping Chennai -March
Hello Friends , I had my stamping appointment on March 29 . My status still shows AP and no updates yet . Did anyone received the passport who attended on March 29 or later in Chennai consulate.
regards,
Thunder
regards,
Thunder
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First H1 B 221(g) White Slip
Hi All,
I am on EVC model.
Consulate - Hyderabad
OFC : 3rd April
Interview : 4th April 11:00 am slot
VO : Can I Have your I 797
Me : Sure and passed it.
VO : I believe you work for YYYY company
Me: That's right
VO : I guess you did your Masters, OPT and H1 correct ?
Me : That's correct
VO : Do you work at your employer location ?
Me : No, I work at client location
VO : Where is you client located ?
Me : Told
VO : What is your salary ?
Me : YYYY Per annum
VO : May I know your client name?
Me : Told
VO : Can you spell it out ?
Me : Spelled out complete client name
Stuck something on the passport kept with her and handed out White slip which just says additional Administrative processing required. No additional document were requested.
VO also said that there is nothing to worry about and I should be good in 2 to 3 days.
#2nd day now and still the case status shows admin processing.
Has anyone undergone same experience?
I am on EVC model.
Consulate - Hyderabad
OFC : 3rd April
Interview : 4th April 11:00 am slot
VO : Can I Have your I 797
Me : Sure and passed it.
VO : I believe you work for YYYY company
Me: That's right
VO : I guess you did your Masters, OPT and H1 correct ?
Me : That's correct
VO : Do you work at your employer location ?
Me : No, I work at client location
VO : Where is you client located ?
Me : Told
VO : What is your salary ?
Me : YYYY Per annum
VO : May I know your client name?
Me : Told
VO : Can you spell it out ?
Me : Spelled out complete client name
Stuck something on the passport kept with her and handed out White slip which just says additional Administrative processing required. No additional document were requested.
VO also said that there is nothing to worry about and I should be good in 2 to 3 days.
#2nd day now and still the case status shows admin processing.
Has anyone undergone same experience?
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H1b Approved
I've been following this forum silently for the past several weeks. Its my turn to post. I am on a H1b Visa going for renewal along with my wife who is on H4.
Location is Hyderabad
OFC was at 330 on 4th April. Just make sure to go there at 315PM. There will be a queue, and by going slightly earlier than your scheduled time, you can get ahead of others.
H1b was at 1030AM next morning. We reached the gate of US consulate at 10AM and within 5 minutes they started allowing us inside the building.
Myself and Wife booked an appointment together.
VO: Where are you working?
answered
VO: What does your company do?
I work for a mid size american SAAS company that is relatively unknown to a lot of people.
VO: Is this a start up?
I said No. (I wanted to further explain, because by some definitions we are a startup but I wanted to answer to the question)
VO: how much do you make?
answered
VO: Does you company have multiple locations?
I said Yes
He then turned to my wife.
VO: Mam, when did you meet this guy?
I thought that was condescending, he could have said when did you meet your husband, or him :)
VO: Are you working on H4 EAD?
wife said no, she applied and is waiting for ead
wife studied on F1 and did her M.S here previously
VO: Mam, did you ever violate your student visa terms?
No
VO: Sir, I am approving your H1b and you should receive your passport in 2-3 days. Mam, I am keeping your case on administrative processing. Its nothing to worry about or be concerned, we do this routinely. You should hear from us in 3-5 days.
My thoughts: From hearing other interviews, it definitely seems like they are scrutinizing more these days then previously. Especially, for first timers directly going on H1b from India, and folks working for a client. But overall, if you can answer precisely and are confident you should not have to worry so much. I cannot understate talking slow and precisely to their questions. These VO's have very little patience. Good luck
Location is Hyderabad
OFC was at 330 on 4th April. Just make sure to go there at 315PM. There will be a queue, and by going slightly earlier than your scheduled time, you can get ahead of others.
H1b was at 1030AM next morning. We reached the gate of US consulate at 10AM and within 5 minutes they started allowing us inside the building.
Myself and Wife booked an appointment together.
VO: Where are you working?
answered
VO: What does your company do?
I work for a mid size american SAAS company that is relatively unknown to a lot of people.
VO: Is this a start up?
I said No. (I wanted to further explain, because by some definitions we are a startup but I wanted to answer to the question)
VO: how much do you make?
answered
VO: Does you company have multiple locations?
I said Yes
He then turned to my wife.
VO: Mam, when did you meet this guy?
I thought that was condescending, he could have said when did you meet your husband, or him :)
VO: Are you working on H4 EAD?
wife said no, she applied and is waiting for ead
wife studied on F1 and did her M.S here previously
VO: Mam, did you ever violate your student visa terms?
No
VO: Sir, I am approving your H1b and you should receive your passport in 2-3 days. Mam, I am keeping your case on administrative processing. Its nothing to worry about or be concerned, we do this routinely. You should hear from us in 3-5 days.
My thoughts: From hearing other interviews, it definitely seems like they are scrutinizing more these days then previously. Especially, for first timers directly going on H1b from India, and folks working for a client. But overall, if you can answer precisely and are confident you should not have to worry so much. I cannot understate talking slow and precisely to their questions. These VO's have very little patience. Good luck
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H1B Approved @Hyderabad
March 29th - Bio metrics
April 2 - Interview @10.45 AM
My first H1b interview @Hyderabad
VO: Where are you working currently?
Me: YYYY Company, Hyderabad
VO: How long have you been working for this company?
ME: Answered
VO : What is your highest degree of education?
ME : Masters
VO: What is your Salary in US?
Me: Replied
VO: Did you receive pamphlet?
Me: Replied
VO : Your Visa is APPROVED.. have a safe travel sir.
ME : Smiled and said Thank you sir
Waiting for the confirmation email from consulate to collect my passport.
April 2 - Interview @10.45 AM
My first H1b interview @Hyderabad
VO: Where are you working currently?
Me: YYYY Company, Hyderabad
VO: How long have you been working for this company?
ME: Answered
VO : What is your highest degree of education?
ME : Masters
VO: What is your Salary in US?
Me: Replied
VO: Did you receive pamphlet?
Me: Replied
VO : Your Visa is APPROVED.. have a safe travel sir.
ME : Smiled and said Thank you sir
Waiting for the confirmation email from consulate to collect my passport.
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H1B Approved 05/04/18 11:30 AM
My first H1b stamping in Hyderabad
Security:
At entrance they have checked passport,appointment and DS-160 of my family.
Scanning :
We have to put all of our documents,wallet, watch, Sandales(Behind me one girl was there, she wore heal sandal,
security ask her to remove and put your sandales in the box for scanning) in the box for scan.
VO: Show your I797B
Me: Provided
VO: Where are you working currently?
Me: ABC Company, Hyderabad
VO: Are you working for any client or your company?
ME: Client.
VO: How many branches does your company have around the world?
ME: Replied.
VO: How many employees are there in Hyd company?
ME: Replied with some number.
VO: How many employees are there in US office?
ME: I don't know how many employees. But I replied VO XX members are working with me from my company.
VO: What is your client name?
Me: XYZ
VO: Where it is Located?
Me: Replied
VO: What is your company do?
Me: Explained
VO: What is your Salary in US?
Me: Replied
VO: What is your client do?
ME: Explained
Vo: Where you will stay in US?
Me: Replied
VO: Do you have client letter?
ME: Yes. Shown him Client letter as well as MSA.
VO: Any of your company employees are working with the same client?
ME: Yes
VO: How many Employees are working in Hyderabad branch?
ME: Replied with some number
VO: What is your highest qualification
ME: Replied
VO: Did you receive pamphlet?
ME: Yes. (In counsulate they will give after your security check. It is kind of small booklet. In that will have like 'Right to Ask', if you have any issues in USA you can contact directly to the provided tollfree number in the booklet/pamphlet)
When he turned to my wife side and started asking questions, then I relaxed and I have decided my visa will be granted
Wife:
VO: When did you marry?
Ans: so and so date
VO: Love marrige or arrange marriage?
Ans: Replied
VO: How many kids do you have?
Ans: Replied
VO: When did you meet your husband first time?
Ans: Replied
I heard the good news from VO
VO: Your Visa approved, He took our passports.
Waiting for email from consulate to collect the passports.
Security:
At entrance they have checked passport,appointment and DS-160 of my family.
Scanning :
We have to put all of our documents,wallet, watch, Sandales(Behind me one girl was there, she wore heal sandal,
security ask her to remove and put your sandales in the box for scanning) in the box for scan.
VO: Show your I797B
Me: Provided
VO: Where are you working currently?
Me: ABC Company, Hyderabad
VO: Are you working for any client or your company?
ME: Client.
VO: How many branches does your company have around the world?
ME: Replied.
VO: How many employees are there in Hyd company?
ME: Replied with some number.
VO: How many employees are there in US office?
ME: I don't know how many employees. But I replied VO XX members are working with me from my company.
VO: What is your client name?
Me: XYZ
VO: Where it is Located?
Me: Replied
VO: What is your company do?
Me: Explained
VO: What is your Salary in US?
Me: Replied
VO: What is your client do?
ME: Explained
Vo: Where you will stay in US?
Me: Replied
VO: Do you have client letter?
ME: Yes. Shown him Client letter as well as MSA.
VO: Any of your company employees are working with the same client?
ME: Yes
VO: How many Employees are working in Hyderabad branch?
ME: Replied with some number
VO: What is your highest qualification
ME: Replied
VO: Did you receive pamphlet?
ME: Yes. (In counsulate they will give after your security check. It is kind of small booklet. In that will have like 'Right to Ask', if you have any issues in USA you can contact directly to the provided tollfree number in the booklet/pamphlet)
When he turned to my wife side and started asking questions, then I relaxed and I have decided my visa will be granted
Wife:
VO: When did you marry?
Ans: so and so date
VO: Love marrige or arrange marriage?
Ans: Replied
VO: How many kids do you have?
Ans: Replied
VO: When did you meet your husband first time?
Ans: Replied
I heard the good news from VO
VO: Your Visa approved, He took our passports.
Waiting for email from consulate to collect the passports.
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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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