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H1B Stamping in Hyderabad Issued Ds-5535 - Common Muslim Name.
My interview was on Dec 12, Interview was very brief and went well. VO kept my passport and I was informed my Visa has been approved but will have to undergo Administrative Processing.
On 22nd Dec: I received a DS-5535 in an email format and I replied to it on 23rd Dec.
On 27Th Dec: They returned my passport along with a white page on which case number was written.
That's all,
Since then there no update on the case.
Emailed consulted and called them but no update.
It is over 2 months and still stuck.
Anyone else in the same boat?
Any solutions to get out of this mess?
On 22nd Dec: I received a DS-5535 in an email format and I replied to it on 23rd Dec.
On 27Th Dec: They returned my passport along with a white page on which case number was written.
That's all,
Since then there no update on the case.
Emailed consulted and called them but no update.
It is over 2 months and still stuck.
Anyone else in the same boat?
Any solutions to get out of this mess?
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H1B Dropbox timeline
Hello Everyone,
Forgot to share my case earlier. Thanks everyone for sharing posts here, which gave me an approx understanding/what to expect on my case.
I applied for Dropbox thinking that it might be easy and should receive my passport with approval in a week.
Consulate: Mumbai
Submitted Documents at Ahmedabad VFS: 08JAN18
Documents Received: 09JAN18
Admin Processing: 09JAN18
Received my passport back with 221g: 11JAN18
Asked to appear for an interview on any business day between 10am-11am.
Appeared for an interview: 12JAN18.
Questions asked:
1- What company you work for?
2- Whats your title at the company?
Counselor said that I should receive my passport back in 3-4 business days. And I had my return flight booked for 265AN18. Sent email and called to the customer care every other day, and the same usual response of Admin Processing can take upto 60 days.
I ended up missing my flight and case updated again to Admin Processing: 29JAN18.
Visa Issued: 30JAN18
Got my passport back on 31JAN18 and flew back back to States on 02FEB18.
I would say there is no definite timeline as mentioned in the earlier posts. If you are planning to apply for H-1B dropbox, I would recommend taking 4 weeks off.
Good luck, hope it helps!!!
Forgot to share my case earlier. Thanks everyone for sharing posts here, which gave me an approx understanding/what to expect on my case.
I applied for Dropbox thinking that it might be easy and should receive my passport with approval in a week.
Consulate: Mumbai
Submitted Documents at Ahmedabad VFS: 08JAN18
Documents Received: 09JAN18
Admin Processing: 09JAN18
Received my passport back with 221g: 11JAN18
Asked to appear for an interview on any business day between 10am-11am.
Appeared for an interview: 12JAN18.
Questions asked:
1- What company you work for?
2- Whats your title at the company?
Counselor said that I should receive my passport back in 3-4 business days. And I had my return flight booked for 265AN18. Sent email and called to the customer care every other day, and the same usual response of Admin Processing can take upto 60 days.
I ended up missing my flight and case updated again to Admin Processing: 29JAN18.
Visa Issued: 30JAN18
Got my passport back on 31JAN18 and flew back back to States on 02FEB18.
I would say there is no definite timeline as mentioned in the earlier posts. If you are planning to apply for H-1B dropbox, I would recommend taking 4 weeks off.
Good luck, hope it helps!!!
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H1,H4 Dropbox experience
Actually my employer representative submitted dropbox documents on 8th Feb 2018. From 9th Feb till 12th Feb it was showing Administrative processing.
But on 12th feb they have issued visa to my son h4 (who is minor) and his passport is ready for pickup.
But for me (h1b primary applicant) and my spouse still its showing "Administrative processing" and on 13th Feb they just updated the timestamp and again in "Administrative processing" I m lil worried now. as how much time its going to take in administrative processing. they have kept my passports also and no slips yet.
Surprising how come they issued visa for my son. If my documents are valid they have issued for dependent. But still my case showing administrative processing.
If anyone has recent experiences in drop box, please help me/share
But on 12th feb they have issued visa to my son h4 (who is minor) and his passport is ready for pickup.
But for me (h1b primary applicant) and my spouse still its showing "Administrative processing" and on 13th Feb they just updated the timestamp and again in "Administrative processing" I m lil worried now. as how much time its going to take in administrative processing. they have kept my passports also and no slips yet.
Surprising how come they issued visa for my son. If my documents are valid they have issued for dependent. But still my case showing administrative processing.
If anyone has recent experiences in drop box, please help me/share
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H1B Visa Stamping - Admin Processing
Hi All,
Visa Interview Date: 7th Feb
Consulate: Delhi
I went for visa interview. VO asked for all I797 docs and some general questions. Then he given me 221g for below docs. I told that i have all the docs but he said, he want in pdf format and returned my passport. He said we just want to keep it in pdf send it and then will review and issue visa.
8th feb: submitted all docs by email to [email protected]. still in admin processing.
Anyone experienced same thing? Please share or contact me.
Visa Interview Date: 7th Feb
Consulate: Delhi
I went for visa interview. VO asked for all I797 docs and some general questions. Then he given me 221g for below docs. I told that i have all the docs but he said, he want in pdf format and returned my passport. He said we just want to keep it in pdf send it and then will review and issue visa.
8th feb: submitted all docs by email to [email protected]. still in admin processing.
Anyone experienced same thing? Please share or contact me.
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212(D)(3) waiver interview at consulate
Hi
I have to go for 212(d)(3) waiver interview to consulate.
anyone have any experience about it please share.
My H4 visa was denied under 6CI which mean data miss presentation.
Please share your experience
I have to go for 212(d)(3) waiver interview to consulate.
anyone have any experience about it please share.
My H4 visa was denied under 6CI which mean data miss presentation.
Please share your experience
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H1b visa approved
Consulate: Hyderabad
Interview Date: Jan 22nd 2018
Questions asked:
1. Client Name
2. Annual Pay
3. Petitioner Name
4: Occupation
That's all, Took my passport and told me "YOU ALL SET"
All the best.....
Interview Date: Jan 22nd 2018
Questions asked:
1. Client Name
2. Annual Pay
3. Petitioner Name
4: Occupation
That's all, Took my passport and told me "YOU ALL SET"
All the best.....
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H1B visa approved after administrative processing (Hyderabad)
Consulate: Hyderabad
Interview date: Feb 7
F1 to H1B COS
Questions asked:
Masters in which university?
Major?
Who is your client?
Annual pay?
How many months on H1?
That's all, she took my passport and gave me administrative processing white slip (221G) with case number on it and said nothing to worry, it will just take couple of days. Interview lasted for less than 5 minutes.
Checked the visa status today (Feb 12) online and it showed me as "Issued". Waiting for my passport pick up email.
Be confident and answer ONLY the question asked, nothing extra. All the very best guys!
Interview date: Feb 7
F1 to H1B COS
Questions asked:
Masters in which university?
Major?
Who is your client?
Annual pay?
How many months on H1?
That's all, she took my passport and gave me administrative processing white slip (221G) with case number on it and said nothing to worry, it will just take couple of days. Interview lasted for less than 5 minutes.
Checked the visa status today (Feb 12) online and it showed me as "Issued". Waiting for my passport pick up email.
Be confident and answer ONLY the question asked, nothing extra. All the very best guys!
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H1B visa approved through drop box at Hyd
Hi all, Thanks for sharing all your experiences.
I am on H1B extension, live in US for 9 years. Did masters in USA and graduated 2011.
Jan 31: Dropped the documents
Feb 1: Received & Admin processing
Feb 6: received email from consulate to come to consulate for fingerprints
Feb 8: provided finger prints at the consulate
Feb 9: Issued
I am waiting for my passport. Good luck all.
Thanks.
I am on H1B extension, live in US for 9 years. Did masters in USA and graduated 2011.
Jan 31: Dropped the documents
Feb 1: Received & Admin processing
Feb 6: received email from consulate to come to consulate for fingerprints
Feb 8: provided finger prints at the consulate
Feb 9: Issued
I am waiting for my passport. Good luck all.
Thanks.
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Visa approved but in Administrative Processing
Hello,
I completed my Biometrics on 31st Jan. VI was scheduled for 8th Feb. 9.45 AM.
Details of Interview
1. I was asked for Approval Notice.
2. Highest level of education and where?
3. How long have I been working with current company?
4. Salary?
5. What type of work?
6. Single/ Married or any of such plan?
7. Visa is approved and will be ready within 2-3 days. No 221G's, no any other slips handed over to me.
Since 8th Feb, my status on CEAC shows to be under Admin. Processing. I called on the phone number provided and IVRS says the passport is still at the Post.
Also I forgot to handover the Right Part of the I-94 to CBP. I asked my couple of other friends and they too forgot to handover the I-94 to CBP and never had an issue.
Overall the procedure went smooth but the status of Admin Processing is giving me chills.
My questions are,
1. Is it normal to have the status of Admin Processing for first few days while they make your passport ready for pick up?
2. Did anyone had problem due to forgetting to submit I-94 to CBP before leaving USA. If yes could anyone shade light on their experience?
Thank you!
All the best for your further endeavors.
I completed my Biometrics on 31st Jan. VI was scheduled for 8th Feb. 9.45 AM.
Details of Interview
1. I was asked for Approval Notice.
2. Highest level of education and where?
3. How long have I been working with current company?
4. Salary?
5. What type of work?
6. Single/ Married or any of such plan?
7. Visa is approved and will be ready within 2-3 days. No 221G's, no any other slips handed over to me.
Since 8th Feb, my status on CEAC shows to be under Admin. Processing. I called on the phone number provided and IVRS says the passport is still at the Post.
Also I forgot to handover the Right Part of the I-94 to CBP. I asked my couple of other friends and they too forgot to handover the I-94 to CBP and never had an issue.
Overall the procedure went smooth but the status of Admin Processing is giving me chills.
My questions are,
1. Is it normal to have the status of Admin Processing for first few days while they make your passport ready for pick up?
2. Did anyone had problem due to forgetting to submit I-94 to CBP before leaving USA. If yes could anyone shade light on their experience?
Thank you!
All the best for your further endeavors.
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H1B stamping 221g Hyderabad
Hi, First of all thanks for everyone who shared the experiences here.It helped me a lot. I have a similar experience like others regarding 221(g) white slip in Hyderabad.
I attended the Interview on 22 Dec 2017 at Hyderabad for H1B interview for the First time. Previously I was on F1. Here are the questions VO asked me pretty basic questions.
1.What is your highest degree??
2.Do you Work for Consulate or Direct hire?
3. Where is your Client Location?
4. What is Your Pay?
She asked me LCA at the time of Interview after verifying my pay she returned it back to me. After these questions passport was returned back to me I was Shocked for that action and she said we are giving you 221G which is temporary hold and kept in Administrative Processing it may take 2-3 weeks and she let me go by giving white-slip.
After that I got a call from consulate on Jan 5 to submit few documents and I submitted on the same day itself.But i didn't see any update in ceac tracking even the updated date.
After 4 weeks i.e. on Feb 6 i received an email from Consulate to come and submit the Passport.I submitted it on Feb 7 and in CEAC website the last update changed on 8 FEB and on Feb 9 it changed to Issued. This is a long wait I want to share my experience and help my fellow friends who already attended and going to attend. I think it help you Guys. Thank you once again.
Dec 22 - Attended Interview(AP)
Jan 5 - Requested for Documents
Feb 6 - Requested Passport to Submit
Feb 8 - AP(Last updated changed)
Feb 9 - Issued.
I attended the Interview on 22 Dec 2017 at Hyderabad for H1B interview for the First time. Previously I was on F1. Here are the questions VO asked me pretty basic questions.
1.What is your highest degree??
2.Do you Work for Consulate or Direct hire?
3. Where is your Client Location?
4. What is Your Pay?
She asked me LCA at the time of Interview after verifying my pay she returned it back to me. After these questions passport was returned back to me I was Shocked for that action and she said we are giving you 221G which is temporary hold and kept in Administrative Processing it may take 2-3 weeks and she let me go by giving white-slip.
After that I got a call from consulate on Jan 5 to submit few documents and I submitted on the same day itself.But i didn't see any update in ceac tracking even the updated date.
After 4 weeks i.e. on Feb 6 i received an email from Consulate to come and submit the Passport.I submitted it on Feb 7 and in CEAC website the last update changed on 8 FEB and on Feb 9 it changed to Issued. This is a long wait I want to share my experience and help my fellow friends who already attended and going to attend. I think it help you Guys. Thank you once again.
Dec 22 - Attended Interview(AP)
Jan 5 - Requested for Documents
Feb 6 - Requested Passport to Submit
Feb 8 - AP(Last updated changed)
Feb 9 - Issued.
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