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Dropbox - Chennai
My situation...
Been in the US since 2007 in F1 and H-1B status, I-140 approved.
Prior H-1B stamp was back in 2015 and I had changed companies thrice after that, all direct employment with known/reputed firms.
Dropped off the docs at the Chennai VAC - they only accepted the I-797's corresponding to the previous H-1B stamp petition and the current petition.
Timeline:
Feb 20 - dropped off docs
Feb 21 - case created
Feb 22 - Administrative Processing
Feb 23 - Issued
Received the passport via BlueDart on Feb 27.
Points worth noting...
- Mobile phones are allowed in the VAC, you only need to turn them off
- There are no studios nearby in case you haven't brought your passport snaps or of they're rejected. However, there are a few enterprising rickshaw-wallahs who hang around right outside the VAC and will take you to a studio and back for Rs 100.
Good luck all.
Been in the US since 2007 in F1 and H-1B status, I-140 approved.
Prior H-1B stamp was back in 2015 and I had changed companies thrice after that, all direct employment with known/reputed firms.
Dropped off the docs at the Chennai VAC - they only accepted the I-797's corresponding to the previous H-1B stamp petition and the current petition.
Timeline:
Feb 20 - dropped off docs
Feb 21 - case created
Feb 22 - Administrative Processing
Feb 23 - Issued
Received the passport via BlueDart on Feb 27.
Points worth noting...
- Mobile phones are allowed in the VAC, you only need to turn them off
- There are no studios nearby in case you haven't brought your passport snaps or of they're rejected. However, there are a few enterprising rickshaw-wallahs who hang around right outside the VAC and will take you to a studio and back for Rs 100.
Good luck all.
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H1 Transfer Denied with Employer B and both Employer A and B are running paystubs
Hi,
Here is my case details. Current, H1 transfer denied. Please advise with the possible options for me.
1. I have initial H1 visa valid till Sep,2019 with Employer A
2. Got new contract project and filed Amendament and it got RFE after sometime in November 2017 employer A withdrawn amendment and amendment sucessfuly withdrawn on januar 16 2018.
3. While the Amendment withdrawn process in progress with employer A ,I Filed H1 Transfer with employer B in Nov,2017 and started working with B on receipt from Dec mid,RFE raised on Dec-1-2017 with Employer B--> answered on Feb 2018--> Denied on 2/28/2018.
4. I did not inform Employer A that i started working with employer B from dec mid 2018 and From Dec 2018 to till now both Employer A and B are running my paylips.
5. Now the Employer B H1 Transfer Form I129 is denied on 2/28/2018 and not sure about the reason.
6. The Employer A I797 is approved and online I 94 status shows as 09/09/2019 and the amendment withdrawn successfully for new project. I haven't gone out of the country from the date I arrived to US.
7. Running both payslips casuses any issues? Now my transfer is Denied with B,Can i continue work with employer A(Employer A doesn't know that i worked with B)? Can i do C2C with Employer B through Employer A.
Now, can I file another LCA with same employer B or should file with new employer C? Haven't received the denial reason yet.
What are the possible options available for me to stay in US? Will it affect to GC processing?
FYI- I have a project with client thru B till end of the another three years.
Please share your valuable feedback.
Here is my case details. Current, H1 transfer denied. Please advise with the possible options for me.
1. I have initial H1 visa valid till Sep,2019 with Employer A
2. Got new contract project and filed Amendament and it got RFE after sometime in November 2017 employer A withdrawn amendment and amendment sucessfuly withdrawn on januar 16 2018.
3. While the Amendment withdrawn process in progress with employer A ,I Filed H1 Transfer with employer B in Nov,2017 and started working with B on receipt from Dec mid,RFE raised on Dec-1-2017 with Employer B--> answered on Feb 2018--> Denied on 2/28/2018.
4. I did not inform Employer A that i started working with employer B from dec mid 2018 and From Dec 2018 to till now both Employer A and B are running my paylips.
5. Now the Employer B H1 Transfer Form I129 is denied on 2/28/2018 and not sure about the reason.
6. The Employer A I797 is approved and online I 94 status shows as 09/09/2019 and the amendment withdrawn successfully for new project. I haven't gone out of the country from the date I arrived to US.
7. Running both payslips casuses any issues? Now my transfer is Denied with B,Can i continue work with employer A(Employer A doesn't know that i worked with B)? Can i do C2C with Employer B through Employer A.
Now, can I file another LCA with same employer B or should file with new employer C? Haven't received the denial reason yet.
What are the possible options available for me to stay in US? Will it affect to GC processing?
FYI- I have a project with client thru B till end of the another three years.
Please share your valuable feedback.
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F1 - H1B Mumbai experience
I am a full time employee at a leading Med Device company. Prior F1 with MBA in US. I had my OFC on Feb 27th and Interview on the 1st of March.
Questions were straightforward
1. What does your company do?
2. What is your role?
3. Where do you live in US?
4. Highest degree?
Visa approved. Waiting for status to change to Issued. Hopefully I should see that soon.
Questions were straightforward
1. What does your company do?
2. What is your role?
3. Where do you live in US?
4. Highest degree?
Visa approved. Waiting for status to change to Issued. Hopefully I should see that soon.
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@Waiting over 70 days
Hello,
Anyone from Delhi Embassy waiting over 70 days, please email @[email protected]. I wanted to discuss few options that may help.
Thanks.
Anyone from Delhi Embassy waiting over 70 days, please email @[email protected]. I wanted to discuss few options that may help.
Thanks.
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h1b approved in consular processing with valid visa stamp
i have valid h1b visa with employer A. when i applied visa transfer to employer B i was in india.
Before approval i came to usa with employer A visa and then i got h1b approved with employer B in consular process. i have got i797B.
Q1. i would like to know if i need new stamping with employer B or i need to go out of USA and re-enter??
Q2. how long can i stay in USA in this situation
Before approval i came to usa with employer A visa and then i got h1b approved with employer B in consular process. i have got i797B.
Q1. i would like to know if i need new stamping with employer B or i need to go out of USA and re-enter??
Q2. how long can i stay in USA in this situation
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Dropbox - Client Check
Mumbai Consulate
EC model
Submitted documents: 16 Feb 2018
Passport back with green slip: 26 Feb 2018. Personal interview, no documents asked
Interview: 01 March 2018
Where do you work?
Replied with client name and address
VO went somewhere for a min.
Who is your employer?
Answered
Tile?
Answered
Role & responsibility?
Answered
Are you married?
Yes
Your wife is on H1?
No
You got any US citizen kid?
Yes
Vo said we need to take an extra step, will check with end client.
I asked, do you need client contract detail?
VO: We got everything(looking at screen)
VO kept the passport and said it going to take 8-10 days. No 221g, no document asked.
What does this mean?
Anyone in same boat?
Did they going to contact my client?
If yes how they will contact? email? phone?
How they will know email address?
Please help!!!!!!!
My son and wife are sick like hell and I got return tickets for 11 March.
EC model
Submitted documents: 16 Feb 2018
Passport back with green slip: 26 Feb 2018. Personal interview, no documents asked
Interview: 01 March 2018
Where do you work?
Replied with client name and address
VO went somewhere for a min.
Who is your employer?
Answered
Tile?
Answered
Role & responsibility?
Answered
Are you married?
Yes
Your wife is on H1?
No
You got any US citizen kid?
Yes
Vo said we need to take an extra step, will check with end client.
I asked, do you need client contract detail?
VO: We got everything(looking at screen)
VO kept the passport and said it going to take 8-10 days. No 221g, no document asked.
What does this mean?
Anyone in same boat?
Did they going to contact my client?
If yes how they will contact? email? phone?
How they will know email address?
Please help!!!!!!!
My son and wife are sick like hell and I got return tickets for 11 March.
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h1b visa - 221g cleared
hi,
I have been following this thread for almost 3 months now and i wanted to share my husband's experience with his h1b visa stamping.
h1b visa 6th year extension [i140 approved ] - EVC model
he was eligible for drop box docs submission and submitted doc : 20 dec 2017
received his passport with blue slip 221g : 29 dec 2017
documents requested : original petition, employment agreement,SOW, employer and client contract docs including middle vendors, client letter in their letter head stating there is a vacancy for him, 2 years pay slips and w2.
he was asked to bring the above docs for an in person interview
he appeared for interview on 4 jan 2018
VO asked simple questions and asked for docs.
VO retained all docs except payslips and w2 and returned his passport back with another 221g blue slip saying he needs time to verify the documents.
My husband's client did not provide client letter so my husband submitted MSA, email exchange of vendor and client mentioning his employment start date ad that he has a long term position available, an email from his client side reporting manager stating that it is against client policy to pride client letter and he can be reached at to verify his employment or job position with his contact details.
after 6 weeks ,husband got an email from chennai consulate asking him to submit passport
passport submitted: 16 feb 2018
passport with visa stamping received: 23 feb 2018
dont give up hope!!
all the very best and good luck to everyone waiting for visa stamping especially to those waiting on 221g clearance.
I have been following this thread for almost 3 months now and i wanted to share my husband's experience with his h1b visa stamping.
h1b visa 6th year extension [i140 approved ] - EVC model
he was eligible for drop box docs submission and submitted doc : 20 dec 2017
received his passport with blue slip 221g : 29 dec 2017
documents requested : original petition, employment agreement,SOW, employer and client contract docs including middle vendors, client letter in their letter head stating there is a vacancy for him, 2 years pay slips and w2.
he was asked to bring the above docs for an in person interview
he appeared for interview on 4 jan 2018
VO asked simple questions and asked for docs.
VO retained all docs except payslips and w2 and returned his passport back with another 221g blue slip saying he needs time to verify the documents.
My husband's client did not provide client letter so my husband submitted MSA, email exchange of vendor and client mentioning his employment start date ad that he has a long term position available, an email from his client side reporting manager stating that it is against client policy to pride client letter and he can be reached at to verify his employment or job position with his contact details.
after 6 weeks ,husband got an email from chennai consulate asking him to submit passport
passport submitted: 16 feb 2018
passport with visa stamping received: 23 feb 2018
dont give up hope!!
all the very best and good luck to everyone waiting for visa stamping especially to those waiting on 221g clearance.
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Average processing time for TAL applications
Hi
I think I'm being screened for TAL, based on the 221g documents I was asked to submit (resume/research/work experience/travel history, etc).
Does anyone know what's an average processing time when screened for TAL at New Delhi consulate? It's been over 4 weeks already for me.
Thank you.
I think I'm being screened for TAL, based on the 221g documents I was asked to submit (resume/research/work experience/travel history, etc).
Does anyone know what's an average processing time when screened for TAL at New Delhi consulate? It's been over 4 weeks already for me.
Thank you.
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dropbox experience
Feb 05 - Dropped passport at dropbox location for my H1b and spouse h4 renewal at chennai dropbox location
Feb 06 - Admin processing
Feb 08 - Both Passport returned, with 221g Blue slip attached to my passport only. 221g asked for in person interview at a given slot of 10-11Am at chennai consulate
Feb 12 - Me and my wife both went for the interview even though it did not specifically ask for spouse in 221g. One of the guys at the consulate had similar situation and did not get his spouse and the consulate pre screener guys asked him why he did nopt bring his spouse . Not sure if they let him continued with the interview or if he had to get his spouse.
Interview was easy and straight forward. Asked me about my job, salary , company (if i work for a client but told him I am a direct hire FT employee). VO did not ask my wife any question and visa was approved.
Passport arrived in few days for collection
Feb 06 - Admin processing
Feb 08 - Both Passport returned, with 221g Blue slip attached to my passport only. 221g asked for in person interview at a given slot of 10-11Am at chennai consulate
Feb 12 - Me and my wife both went for the interview even though it did not specifically ask for spouse in 221g. One of the guys at the consulate had similar situation and did not get his spouse and the consulate pre screener guys asked him why he did nopt bring his spouse . Not sure if they let him continued with the interview or if he had to get his spouse.
Interview was easy and straight forward. Asked me about my job, salary , company (if i work for a client but told him I am a direct hire FT employee). VO did not ask my wife any question and visa was approved.
Passport arrived in few days for collection
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H1B stamping delay more than 2 months
Hi All,
I would like to know anyone fall in the same bucket like me?
Submitted documents by drop box on 8th December 2017 @ Hyderabad consulate.
Case created : 11th Dec 2017.
Case last updated : 12th Dec 2017.
Didn't asked any additional documents since then and case last updated was also not changed after 12th Dec 2017.
My passports are still with them, i don't know why its tacking long process.
Called to consulate and emailed to them so many times, each time getting same the visa application is under processing at the Consulate. When additional administrative processing is required, the length of processing time will vary based on the circumstances of each case hence it cannot be expedited.
Please be assured that, once the processing is completed or if the Embassy needs further information, you will be contacted for the same.
Thank you.
I would like to know anyone fall in the same bucket like me?
Submitted documents by drop box on 8th December 2017 @ Hyderabad consulate.
Case created : 11th Dec 2017.
Case last updated : 12th Dec 2017.
Didn't asked any additional documents since then and case last updated was also not changed after 12th Dec 2017.
My passports are still with them, i don't know why its tacking long process.
Called to consulate and emailed to them so many times, each time getting same the visa application is under processing at the Consulate. When additional administrative processing is required, the length of processing time will vary based on the circumstances of each case hence it cannot be expedited.
Please be assured that, once the processing is completed or if the Embassy needs further information, you will be contacted for the same.
Thank you.
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