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F1 to H1B Visa Stamping : 221G requiring additional administrative processing
Hi All,
I had my h1b visa interview at hyd on Dec 29th. VO didnt ask many questions, just some generic about my masters and current employer which i answered all fine. she took my passport and gave me a 221G with check marking "your application requires additional administrative processing before final decision can be made". Wasn't asked any documents during the interview or to submit any later. I was told it would take 2-3 days for the processing to complete before they have a decision for me.
Now it's been like 4 weeks already and still under administrative processing ,already had to reschedule my flight once.
Anyone with similar experience like this, any information is really appreciated.
Thanks
I had my h1b visa interview at hyd on Dec 29th. VO didnt ask many questions, just some generic about my masters and current employer which i answered all fine. she took my passport and gave me a 221G with check marking "your application requires additional administrative processing before final decision can be made". Wasn't asked any documents during the interview or to submit any later. I was told it would take 2-3 days for the processing to complete before they have a decision for me.
Now it's been like 4 weeks already and still under administrative processing ,already had to reschedule my flight once.
Anyone with similar experience like this, any information is really appreciated.
Thanks
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H1 & H4 stamping @ Hyd - Success
Hi All,
I would like to share the exp on H1 interview at Hyd. Apologies for posting this so late. The VO didn't ask many questions and he took only passports. No documents asked.
VO: What is your role?
Ans: blah blah...
VO: How long you have been with company X
Ans: 4 years
VO: What you do on your project?
Ans: blah blah...
VO: Have a safe trip.
Ans: Thank you sir.
I would like to share the exp on H1 interview at Hyd. Apologies for posting this so late. The VO didn't ask many questions and he took only passports. No documents asked.
VO: What is your role?
Ans: blah blah...
VO: How long you have been with company X
Ans: 4 years
VO: What you do on your project?
Ans: blah blah...
VO: Have a safe trip.
Ans: Thank you sir.
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India travel and Remote work possible on H1b???
Hello All,
I have got my amendment petition approved last month and planning to travel to India in 2 months. This is my first H1b. I am working on EVC model .
Due to personal reasons I am looking to stay 3-4 months in India and work from there. My Client approved my request for remote work considering the situation.
Does my stay effect on my stamping or port of entry or any other way? Does anybody gone through same situation? Please let me know If anyone knows anything like what I should know during my travel, do's and don'ts .
I appreciate everyone's suggestions and opinions.
Thank you all
I have got my amendment petition approved last month and planning to travel to India in 2 months. This is my first H1b. I am working on EVC model .
Due to personal reasons I am looking to stay 3-4 months in India and work from there. My Client approved my request for remote work considering the situation.
Does my stay effect on my stamping or port of entry or any other way? Does anybody gone through same situation? Please let me know If anyone knows anything like what I should know during my travel, do's and don'ts .
I appreciate everyone's suggestions and opinions.
Thank you all
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Suggestion on dropbox and whether to travel or not
Hi Guys,
I am planning for trip to India for H1 stamping in February 2018. I entered US with H1 visa and it expired in Dec 31, 2017. I applied for first extension and it got approved for 1 year.
This will be my first H1- extension stamping. I am eligible for dropbox in chennai consulate.
I have received approved petition and expiry date is Dec 31, 2018.
Should I travel to India for stamping or should I skip it, considering that only 10 months will be left for my visa expiry.
I am from well known MNC and working for client at client office US.
I am reading lot about 221 g. Please advise.
Thanks in Advance.
I am planning for trip to India for H1 stamping in February 2018. I entered US with H1 visa and it expired in Dec 31, 2017. I applied for first extension and it got approved for 1 year.
This will be my first H1- extension stamping. I am eligible for dropbox in chennai consulate.
I have received approved petition and expiry date is Dec 31, 2018.
Should I travel to India for stamping or should I skip it, considering that only 10 months will be left for my visa expiry.
I am from well known MNC and working for client at client office US.
I am reading lot about 221 g. Please advise.
Thanks in Advance.
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H1 Stamp
Hi All,
Sharing my experience. I would like to thank entire community for sharing there experiences.
Consulate: New Delhi at 10:00 AM
Biometric: 1/10/18
Interview Date: 1/12/18
Interview lasted for 10 Mins.
My last stamping was done on expired passport till 2012.
Questions Asked during Interview:
1. She looked at my both the passports and immediately put it down.
2. Show me all your I-797 from 2012 till today.
3. Company Name.
4. Copy of Approved I-140.
5. Roles & Responsibilities.
6. Annual Income.
Then finally she said your Visa is Approved. I got my passport today.
Recommendation:
1. Take all documents with you (All Old I-797, I-140 Approved, LCA & Petition, All Passports, Pay stubs, W2/Income tax Return, Offer letter, latest copy from HR (employment Verification) Resume, Company ID Card, License, Address Proof, Bank Statement, Old home addresses & proofs, College degrees). I might have missed something but take as much as you can.
2. Don`t take any electronics items (Phone/Apple watch/drive) with you.
3. Reach 30 Mins early.
Thanks All & Good luck to everybody.
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Interview date is different than Visa issue date
Visa interview was on 19 Jan and got apporved visa with issue date as 22Jan. Usavally, issue date should be same as visa date when h1b petition is approved with past date (1 oct). Is there any problem with these?
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Do i need to take my photograph in hand while going for H1b visa interview
Hi ,
Am going to attend h1b visa interview next month . Do i need to carry my photographs with me in my hand or will they take it while fingerprinting ?
Am going to attend h1b visa interview next month . Do i need to carry my photographs with me in my hand or will they take it while fingerprinting ?
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H1B Stamping Timelines
I already shared my detailed experience at Chennai Consulate.
Here’s a glance at the Timelines:
Thu, 18th Jan, 2018: Bio-metrics
Fri, 19th Jan, 2018: Interview
xxxxxxxxx WEEKEND xxxxxxxxxx
Mon, 22nd Jan, 2018: Issued/Origination Scan/In-Transit
Tue, 23rd Jan, 2018: Passport Ready for Pick-up
Here’s a glance at the Timelines:
Thu, 18th Jan, 2018: Bio-metrics
Fri, 19th Jan, 2018: Interview
xxxxxxxxx WEEKEND xxxxxxxxxx
Mon, 22nd Jan, 2018: Issued/Origination Scan/In-Transit
Tue, 23rd Jan, 2018: Passport Ready for Pick-up
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F1 to H1B Visa Stamping - Hyderabad
Currently i am working directly at my petitioners location. Attended H1B interview at Hyderabad OFC for 1st time on 01/23/2018.
Changed the status from F1 to H1B
Interview lasted for about 2 minutes.
1) Are you working for XYZ Company ?
2) What's your designation?
3) Are you working at client location or XYZ company location?
4) What's your highest educational qualification ? - M.S in computer Science
Please read the know your rights pamphlet carefully. Your Visa got approved. Good luck
Will update the post after i receive my passport.( opted for premium delivery )
Side Note:
I spoke with a person from ABC company yesterday. They currently had big project starting at client location. And, nearly 10 of his colleagues attended visa interview (In Hyd) from last weeks of December till now.
For the people who attended in last week of December, they were given 221g slips and their administrative processing was cleared within a week, got approved.
For those who attended in Jan, they just had the few basic questions just like i had and their visas got approved.
Hope this would be helpful.
Changed the status from F1 to H1B
Interview lasted for about 2 minutes.
1) Are you working for XYZ Company ?
2) What's your designation?
3) Are you working at client location or XYZ company location?
4) What's your highest educational qualification ? - M.S in computer Science
Please read the know your rights pamphlet carefully. Your Visa got approved. Good luck
Will update the post after i receive my passport.( opted for premium delivery )
Side Note:
I spoke with a person from ABC company yesterday. They currently had big project starting at client location. And, nearly 10 of his colleagues attended visa interview (In Hyd) from last weeks of December till now.
For the people who attended in last week of December, they were given 221g slips and their administrative processing was cleared within a week, got approved.
For those who attended in Jan, they just had the few basic questions just like i had and their visas got approved.
Hope this would be helpful.
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H1 B Visa approved (Dec 14) but under admin processing
Hello,
I appeared for interview on Dec 14, 2017 for H1B visa extension at US Embassy, New Delhi. I was told the visa application was approved and I should wait for about 10 days. Its been over a month now but haven't heard back. Also, no slips or no notifications regarding missing documents so apparently my case is smooth. I am very concerned how much longer can it take and if there is, for sure, a time limit to such processing.
I appeared for interview on Dec 14, 2017 for H1B visa extension at US Embassy, New Delhi. I was told the visa application was approved and I should wait for about 10 days. Its been over a month now but haven't heard back. Also, no slips or no notifications regarding missing documents so apparently my case is smooth. I am very concerned how much longer can it take and if there is, for sure, a time limit to such processing.
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