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H1B /Green Card
I am working on my STEM OPT which is going to expire in August 2019. by the time my F1 visa is also going to expire in May 2019. My company has filed my H1 last year in 2017 but it wasn't picked up in the lottery.
I recently got married in December 2017 and my wife is a permanent resident, she obtained her green card in July 2017.
According to the resources we have found online, it will take me around 2-2.5 years to get a green card. So we are planning to ask my company to file my H1B this year also and meanwhile, we will file my green card on the bases of our marriage.
However, I really want to change my job ASAP.
What would be the best way I can maintain my visa and employment status?
I recently got married in December 2017 and my wife is a permanent resident, she obtained her green card in July 2017.
According to the resources we have found online, it will take me around 2-2.5 years to get a green card. So we are planning to ask my company to file my H1B this year also and meanwhile, we will file my green card on the bases of our marriage.
However, I really want to change my job ASAP.
What would be the best way I can maintain my visa and employment status?
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Need help - H1b extension stamping - Delhi Consulate April
Hello, I am traveling to India after 5 years to get my h1b extension stamping.
I have been in the USA for 17 years and on H1b since 2005.
I have previously traveled to India (3 times), and Mexico 2 times for the previous stampings.
I am a bit concerned seeing all the posts about 221g slips and people being stuck for over 100 days.
I have booked my India ticket for 7 April have have scheduled the appointments for Biometrics for 9th April and OFC 10th April.
My previous visa stamp has expired in 2016 from the previous employer, and in 2017 Jan i joined another company. I work for a very large reputable company and the end client is a federal govt. agency. MY role is of a PM and i also have a letter from the federal govt. client on their letter head stating my roles and responsibilities.
My questions - has anyone faced issues in this situation? my new h1b approval is till feb 2021, and since i have not traveled for so long, i wanted to get the stamping done, but i am getting concerned that most everyone has had 221g admin processing cases.
I have all the paperwork needed (i129, h1b original, paystubs, end client letter, employer documents - offer letter, another letter with job and duties, resume, US College degree, past employer letters, all h1b petitions till dates, tax returns from all previous years). I have booked the tickets for India from April 7 - May 1. I would like to understand should i be worried or change my plans to not get the stamping?
please help
thanks,
Neha
I have been in the USA for 17 years and on H1b since 2005.
I have previously traveled to India (3 times), and Mexico 2 times for the previous stampings.
I am a bit concerned seeing all the posts about 221g slips and people being stuck for over 100 days.
I have booked my India ticket for 7 April have have scheduled the appointments for Biometrics for 9th April and OFC 10th April.
My previous visa stamp has expired in 2016 from the previous employer, and in 2017 Jan i joined another company. I work for a very large reputable company and the end client is a federal govt. agency. MY role is of a PM and i also have a letter from the federal govt. client on their letter head stating my roles and responsibilities.
My questions - has anyone faced issues in this situation? my new h1b approval is till feb 2021, and since i have not traveled for so long, i wanted to get the stamping done, but i am getting concerned that most everyone has had 221g admin processing cases.
I have all the paperwork needed (i129, h1b original, paystubs, end client letter, employer documents - offer letter, another letter with job and duties, resume, US College degree, past employer letters, all h1b petitions till dates, tax returns from all previous years). I have booked the tickets for India from April 7 - May 1. I would like to understand should i be worried or change my plans to not get the stamping?
please help
thanks,
Neha
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Received 221g, It has been more than two months. Passport returned. Can I apply for dependent visa?
Hi
I gave my interview for first time H1 stamping in New Delhi on 28 November 2017. Received 221g for additional documents. Submitted documents on 13th Dec.
Case last updated - 22 Dec
My question is, since my passport was returned, is it possible to apply for dependents visa in the same time ? If yes then what will happen to my H1 stamping ?
I gave my interview for first time H1 stamping in New Delhi on 28 November 2017. Received 221g for additional documents. Submitted documents on 13th Dec.
Case last updated - 22 Dec
My question is, since my passport was returned, is it possible to apply for dependents visa in the same time ? If yes then what will happen to my H1 stamping ?
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F1 to H1B 2018 Chennai
Hi,
I have immense gratitude to the members of this community. Because of you i was able to prepare for the best and worse case scenario.
I got my H1B approved without change of status as I travelled out of the country during my RFE.
After my approval notice, i immediately travelled to Chennai for stamping.
Here is the timeline:
5th Feb 2018 OFC
7th Feb 2018 Interview
15th Feb status changed to Issued
15th Feb evening, got email that passport is delivered and I collected it on the same day.
OFC Process:
I reached 15 min before my appointment.
Please remember not to carry your phone, it's not allowed.
Carry the required documents in a transparent folder.
Appointment letter, DS 160 confirmation, passport. That's all!
Don;t freakout if you made any error in your DS 160, you can get it corrected from there for 200-400 rs.
Interview Day: My case is EVC Model
Questions asked
1. Who is your employer?
A. My employer is YYYY
2. What is your salary?
A. My salary is ZZZ
3.Did you do your masters in the USA?
A. Yes I did my masters in YYYY from YYYY with specialization in YYYY
4.Who is your client?
A. My client is YYYY .
5. Oh, MN. That is a nice place.
A. OH no no Not MN. NJ. I don't like Minnesota.
6. Why not?
A. Well too much snow as compared to NJ.
7. I see That is true. Well, You are all good. However we will take one day to change your status from F1 to H1B. After that it will be good. Thank you.
A. Thank you very much Sir. Have a great day.
Documents I carried:
Original Approval notice
Consulate appointment letter from Vendor confirming your wage and JD
LCA from employer (Please read through your LCA before interview)
Client letter
Vendor letter
All W2s
All I20s
Employment offer letter from employer
Pay stubs
Bank statement
All Tax returns
State ID, License Copy
SSN Copy
F1 Copy
Passport Copy
Lease agreements
Utility Bill
Thank you
Good luck.
Don't worry, it will all go well.
Be confident and answer truthfully.
It's all about how confident you are.
:)
I have immense gratitude to the members of this community. Because of you i was able to prepare for the best and worse case scenario.
I got my H1B approved without change of status as I travelled out of the country during my RFE.
After my approval notice, i immediately travelled to Chennai for stamping.
Here is the timeline:
5th Feb 2018 OFC
7th Feb 2018 Interview
15th Feb status changed to Issued
15th Feb evening, got email that passport is delivered and I collected it on the same day.
OFC Process:
I reached 15 min before my appointment.
Please remember not to carry your phone, it's not allowed.
Carry the required documents in a transparent folder.
Appointment letter, DS 160 confirmation, passport. That's all!
Don;t freakout if you made any error in your DS 160, you can get it corrected from there for 200-400 rs.
Interview Day: My case is EVC Model
Questions asked
1. Who is your employer?
A. My employer is YYYY
2. What is your salary?
A. My salary is ZZZ
3.Did you do your masters in the USA?
A. Yes I did my masters in YYYY from YYYY with specialization in YYYY
4.Who is your client?
A. My client is YYYY .
5. Oh, MN. That is a nice place.
A. OH no no Not MN. NJ. I don't like Minnesota.
6. Why not?
A. Well too much snow as compared to NJ.
7. I see That is true. Well, You are all good. However we will take one day to change your status from F1 to H1B. After that it will be good. Thank you.
A. Thank you very much Sir. Have a great day.
Documents I carried:
Original Approval notice
Consulate appointment letter from Vendor confirming your wage and JD
LCA from employer (Please read through your LCA before interview)
Client letter
Vendor letter
All W2s
All I20s
Employment offer letter from employer
Pay stubs
Bank statement
All Tax returns
State ID, License Copy
SSN Copy
F1 Copy
Passport Copy
Lease agreements
Utility Bill
Thank you
Good luck.
Don't worry, it will all go well.
Be confident and answer truthfully.
It's all about how confident you are.
:)
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Hyd consulate
Hello,
H1B drop Box done on 8th Dec 2017 @Hyderabad.
Dec 11: Case Created.
Dec 12: Case last updated to Admin & Processing.
After that no update in CEAC website,its more than 2 months. I haven't received any email/any letter form consulate. My Passports are still with consulate.
Does anyone else in same situation?Please suggest me.
H1B drop Box done on 8th Dec 2017 @Hyderabad.
Dec 11: Case Created.
Dec 12: Case last updated to Admin & Processing.
After that no update in CEAC website,its more than 2 months. I haven't received any email/any letter form consulate. My Passports are still with consulate.
Does anyone else in same situation?Please suggest me.
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H1 + H4 Dropbox Mumbai
Hello,
This forum has been useful to me. Thought of sharing my experience as well.
I was prepared for delay but aggressive to avoid any delay from my side.
First of all, I had all original documents with me and copies scanned so that I can print if required.
Here is my timeline :-
Landed in Mumbai from USA Feb 8th early morning and submitted documents at Dropbox at 2 for me and wife.
Feb 9th status changed to application received and administrative processing in evening.
Nothing over weekend.
Feb 12th visa status same and passport returned at 4.
Feb 13th went at 10 to pick up passport. Had light green slip with tickmark for fingerprint verification. No visa for both of us. No slip for wife. That caused some trouble later. Better to check when you take passport - it should have slip or visa. Fingerprint timing was 10:30 to 11 on any working day. Went staright to consulate.
At consulate - they didn't let my wife in at first. I went in by taking both our passports. When I reached at the counters told about wife. They checked in their system and then came with me to bring my wife back in.
We both gave fingerprints and then submitted passports.
Feb 14th afternoon my status changed to issued. Didn't change for wife was bit concerned.
Feb 15th changed to issued for wife.
Totally 8 days for my case - I feel my case should be simplest - mine was 3rd H1 stamping in Mumbai. 2nd for same employer. Same job role. Same salary - well above average. Employer and Client model. Have contract between employer and Client with specificaly my name. Wife 2nd H4 stamping. Works in IT at state government with EAD.
Good luck all. Let me know if I can be of any help.
This forum has been useful to me. Thought of sharing my experience as well.
I was prepared for delay but aggressive to avoid any delay from my side.
First of all, I had all original documents with me and copies scanned so that I can print if required.
Here is my timeline :-
Landed in Mumbai from USA Feb 8th early morning and submitted documents at Dropbox at 2 for me and wife.
Feb 9th status changed to application received and administrative processing in evening.
Nothing over weekend.
Feb 12th visa status same and passport returned at 4.
Feb 13th went at 10 to pick up passport. Had light green slip with tickmark for fingerprint verification. No visa for both of us. No slip for wife. That caused some trouble later. Better to check when you take passport - it should have slip or visa. Fingerprint timing was 10:30 to 11 on any working day. Went staright to consulate.
At consulate - they didn't let my wife in at first. I went in by taking both our passports. When I reached at the counters told about wife. They checked in their system and then came with me to bring my wife back in.
We both gave fingerprints and then submitted passports.
Feb 14th afternoon my status changed to issued. Didn't change for wife was bit concerned.
Feb 15th changed to issued for wife.
Totally 8 days for my case - I feel my case should be simplest - mine was 3rd H1 stamping in Mumbai. 2nd for same employer. Same job role. Same salary - well above average. Employer and Client model. Have contract between employer and Client with specificaly my name. Wife 2nd H4 stamping. Works in IT at state government with EAD.
Good luck all. Let me know if I can be of any help.
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Regarding stamping
Hi Everyone,
After long wait finally I got approval. I am planning to attend visa interview in Delhi embassy.
My questions are :
My first visa stamped on 2016. I have stayed in US for 8 months and later I have transferred to another employer after RFE my visa got denied in the meanwhile my previous employer revoked my Visa. All Doors closed and I came back to India. My good luck immediately I have selected in lottery now going for visa interview.
1) Will I face any typical questions from VO on this? if Yes please tell me how to handle this situation?
2) What is the approval ratio in Delhi Embassy?
Please through some light on this. Thank you every one.
After long wait finally I got approval. I am planning to attend visa interview in Delhi embassy.
My questions are :
My first visa stamped on 2016. I have stayed in US for 8 months and later I have transferred to another employer after RFE my visa got denied in the meanwhile my previous employer revoked my Visa. All Doors closed and I came back to India. My good luck immediately I have selected in lottery now going for visa interview.
1) Will I face any typical questions from VO on this? if Yes please tell me how to handle this situation?
2) What is the approval ratio in Delhi Embassy?
Please through some light on this. Thank you every one.
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Chances of getting case 221(g) in H1B Visa Drop Box scenario
Hi everyone,
I recently got my H1B Visa approved (F1/OPT to H1B) at Delhi Consulate (after 4 weeks of wait) after I was given the white slip mentioning Case 221(g).
Given the fact that I was under Case 221(g), what are the chances of getting Case 221(g) again when I renew my H1B for the 2nd cycle via Drop Box ?
I would really appreciate if someone on this forum could shed some light on this scenario.
Thanks
I recently got my H1B Visa approved (F1/OPT to H1B) at Delhi Consulate (after 4 weeks of wait) after I was given the white slip mentioning Case 221(g).
Given the fact that I was under Case 221(g), what are the chances of getting Case 221(g) again when I renew my H1B for the 2nd cycle via Drop Box ?
I would really appreciate if someone on this forum could shed some light on this scenario.
Thanks
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H1B Visa Drop-Box Hyderabad
Hi,
I am planning to go to HYD drop box soon I am not a FT Employee, I'm in the EVC model. I would like to know what is the ratio of me getting administrative processing, 221g, query etc since I am not a FT Employee.
My project might be ending in June 2017 since I don't have an extension confirmation yet on papers I want to get my drop box done when I have a job right now.
Is it safe to go for drop box in HYD in February, March 2017? Please let me know I am in a dilemma whether to go or not. I see people getting stuck for a month or 2 months from the experiences below please advice me and what are your thoughts.
Thank you for your time
I am planning to go to HYD drop box soon I am not a FT Employee, I'm in the EVC model. I would like to know what is the ratio of me getting administrative processing, 221g, query etc since I am not a FT Employee.
My project might be ending in June 2017 since I don't have an extension confirmation yet on papers I want to get my drop box done when I have a job right now.
Is it safe to go for drop box in HYD in February, March 2017? Please let me know I am in a dilemma whether to go or not. I see people getting stuck for a month or 2 months from the experiences below please advice me and what are your thoughts.
Thank you for your time
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H1B stamping in Chennai
I have my status change from H4 to H1B in 2013, 5 years before and haven't been to India after that.
After a long wait, I have decided to travel and have scheduled my interview for March 1st week. Anyone got successful stamping by going from H4 to H1B.
I also have H1b extension until 2019 December..
Any inputs would be helpful....
After a long wait, I have decided to travel and have scheduled my interview for March 1st week. Anyone got successful stamping by going from H4 to H1B.
I also have H1b extension until 2019 December..
Any inputs would be helpful....
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