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H1B Dropbox Experience - Help Needed
I had submitted my documents for Dropbox Processing on January 3rd in New
Delhi for H1B Visa stamping. On January 12, I had received a 221g requiring
me to come to the embassy and submit my fingerprints.
I submitted my fingerprints on January 16th and currently waiting for my
passport. The case status was last updated on January 18th but still
says "Administrative
Processing". Does anyone know how to better track the case status?
On 16th I was told at the embassy that the stamping should get done by
today January 19th, Friday.
I had my original flights scheduled for January 15th that I rescheduled to
January 20th.
Any help regarding this will be greatly appreciated. I have already
re-scheduled my tickets once and overshot my vacation by a week now.
Timeline:
Jan 3rd, 2018: Application Submitted
Jan 5th, 2018: Case Created
Jan 12th, 2018: Passport picked up with 221g
Jan 16th, 2018: Fingerprints at the Embassy
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First time stamping f1 to h1b Mumbai
Hello Everyone,
Here is my experience for first time h1b stamping at Mumbai.
Biometric : 7th Jan
Interview: 8th Jan
Me: Good Morning. How are you doing today?
Vo: I am fine thanks.
Ds160, passport and i797 passed.
Vo: so you already started working on this petition?
Me: yes sir
Vo: from the name of your employer, looks like it is related to healthcare.
Me: yes, you are right.
Vo: what is it about?
Me: explained
Vo: what is your highest level of qualification?
Me: Masters
Vo: what was your major?
Me: XX
Vo: Did you ever get out of status when you were a student?
Me: No Sir.
Vo: when will you fly back to US ? (Didn’t understand why he was asking this question)
Me: XX date
He put a sticky note with the date on my passport.
Vo: Your Visa is approved. You will receive your passport in 7-8 days.
Me: Thank you very much. Have a great rest of your day.
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Ceac status:
Case Created: 5th Jan
Case Last Updated: 8th Jan (Administrative Processing )
Case Last Updated: 16th Jan (Administrative Processing)
Case Last Updated: 17th Jan Issued
I didn’t know at the time of appointment that I have selected premium delivery.
I live in Ahmedabad. My flight is on 21st Jan. I received my passport on 18th Jan.
Here is my experience for first time h1b stamping at Mumbai.
Biometric : 7th Jan
Interview: 8th Jan
Me: Good Morning. How are you doing today?
Vo: I am fine thanks.
Ds160, passport and i797 passed.
Vo: so you already started working on this petition?
Me: yes sir
Vo: from the name of your employer, looks like it is related to healthcare.
Me: yes, you are right.
Vo: what is it about?
Me: explained
Vo: what is your highest level of qualification?
Me: Masters
Vo: what was your major?
Me: XX
Vo: Did you ever get out of status when you were a student?
Me: No Sir.
Vo: when will you fly back to US ? (Didn’t understand why he was asking this question)
Me: XX date
He put a sticky note with the date on my passport.
Vo: Your Visa is approved. You will receive your passport in 7-8 days.
Me: Thank you very much. Have a great rest of your day.
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Ceac status:
Case Created: 5th Jan
Case Last Updated: 8th Jan (Administrative Processing )
Case Last Updated: 16th Jan (Administrative Processing)
Case Last Updated: 17th Jan Issued
I didn’t know at the time of appointment that I have selected premium delivery.
I live in Ahmedabad. My flight is on 21st Jan. I received my passport on 18th Jan.
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221g pending after 75 days of interview
I am a Phd in biochemistry and working as a postdo in US with an approved i797. I recently visited India and had my interview on Nov 3,2017 for first H1B stamping. I was given a white sheet stating 221grefusal and was told to submit a list of docs. I submitted all the docs on Nov 6,2017 and again on Dec19,2017 as I got an email from embassy stating that they didn’t get the documents. I have the confirmation email for documents submitted for both the dates. Still my case hasn’t been updated sincey interview date and its been more than 75 days now. If anyone is going through the same situation thn please share your views. All suggestions are welcome.
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H1/H4 extensions Dropbox Chennai
My details and stamping experience
I140 approved
8 Years in US
10 years in the same last company
6+ years in the same last client
This is my 2nd drop box
14 Jan 2018 - Vacation to India
16 Jan 2018 - Documents submitted at Chennai VAC
17 Jan 2018 - Case created
18 Jan 2018 - Visa status “ISSUED” . Passport tracking “Ready for pick up”
Good Luck
I140 approved
8 Years in US
10 years in the same last company
6+ years in the same last client
This is my 2nd drop box
14 Jan 2018 - Vacation to India
16 Jan 2018 - Documents submitted at Chennai VAC
17 Jan 2018 - Case created
18 Jan 2018 - Visa status “ISSUED” . Passport tracking “Ready for pick up”
Good Luck
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221G status tracker
Hello All,
I got 221g and want to track the status. I found the below is the link to track
https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx
But If give my case number, its saying invalid case.
Usually when they will create the case in system to track after the interview? My interview date is 01/16.
Any response appreciated. Thanks!
I got 221g and want to track the status. I found the below is the link to track
https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx
But If give my case number, its saying invalid case.
Usually when they will create the case in system to track after the interview? My interview date is 01/16.
Any response appreciated. Thanks!
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job and year experience
Hello Everyone
i have some issue about certain question that i was asking my self for my interview was schedule for this month and im lil nervous.
first question was that im imagine if the VO Ask how long im i working now in the company
the real isssue is that it was now a year and 6mths, which is complete 18months
so i wonder can i answer 1 and half year, or i should use the speech 18months OR better said 2 years ?
help me please because on my last interview in the month of september when the VO ask me this
vo: HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING IN YOUR CURRENT WORKPLACE ?
me: I began gave the date, month,year, that i started work (I M WORK THERE SINCE JUL,01,2016)
without finish speaking VO interupt me by saying Ooh! stop you are not qualify.
and when im out of the embassy i blame my self why i using the date
so today i dont want to comit the same error cause it may be what that disquqlify me that day.
help me.
i have some issue about certain question that i was asking my self for my interview was schedule for this month and im lil nervous.
first question was that im imagine if the VO Ask how long im i working now in the company
the real isssue is that it was now a year and 6mths, which is complete 18months
so i wonder can i answer 1 and half year, or i should use the speech 18months OR better said 2 years ?
help me please because on my last interview in the month of september when the VO ask me this
vo: HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING IN YOUR CURRENT WORKPLACE ?
me: I began gave the date, month,year, that i started work (I M WORK THERE SINCE JUL,01,2016)
without finish speaking VO interupt me by saying Ooh! stop you are not qualify.
and when im out of the embassy i blame my self why i using the date
so today i dont want to comit the same error cause it may be what that disquqlify me that day.
help me.
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H1B visa interview
Attended visa on dec 29th, which lasted for a minute . it's 8th year h1B
Employer name
Client name
Location
highest degree
Salary
received passport on 4th jan
Employer name
Client name
Location
highest degree
Salary
received passport on 4th jan
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Hang in there guys!
I went from F1 -> H1 while in the states. Came to India to see my parents and the visa stamp. Here is the timeline.
01/08 - Biometric
01/09 - Interview
It was just a couple of questions and barely lasted a minute. I was told at the end that my visa is approved. I wasn't told any timeline by the VO such as "You will receive your passport in 3-5 days."
CEAC Status timeline
01/08 - Case created
01/09 - Administrative Processing
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.
Enjoyed Uttarayan with my family
Lot of great food after 6 years
.
.
01/13 - Sent an email to ustraveldocs
01/14 - Typical useless response from ustraveldocs
01/16 - Case last updated changed to 01/16 but still in AP
01/17 - Issued
I though I would share my positive experience since I see a lot of people panicking and rightfully so! From what I have observed, almost everyone is approved eventually. It's just a matter of time. As hard as the wait is, just try to enjoy your time while you are in your home country with friends and family. You will be approved eventually!
01/08 - Biometric
01/09 - Interview
It was just a couple of questions and barely lasted a minute. I was told at the end that my visa is approved. I wasn't told any timeline by the VO such as "You will receive your passport in 3-5 days."
CEAC Status timeline
01/08 - Case created
01/09 - Administrative Processing
.
.
Enjoyed Uttarayan with my family
Lot of great food after 6 years
.
.
01/13 - Sent an email to ustraveldocs
01/14 - Typical useless response from ustraveldocs
01/16 - Case last updated changed to 01/16 but still in AP
01/17 - Issued
I though I would share my positive experience since I see a lot of people panicking and rightfully so! From what I have observed, almost everyone is approved eventually. It's just a matter of time. As hard as the wait is, just try to enjoy your time while you are in your home country with friends and family. You will be approved eventually!
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Ceac showing Admin Processing
Had my H1 B visa interview at New Delhi Consulate on 4th Jan
After Interview , VO said , you are all set to go
Didn't gave any papers, didn't asked for any further documents
Showing status "Under Administration Processing" since then
When I called Embassy, they said there is no other way than waiting for status change
Did anyone else had similar experience
Any advise/suggestions
Is there any other way to get better or accurate info or contact embassy
I am employed with a US based power sports manufacturing company with 5000+ employees and $7B+ market cap
After Interview , VO said , you are all set to go
Didn't gave any papers, didn't asked for any further documents
Showing status "Under Administration Processing" since then
When I called Embassy, they said there is no other way than waiting for status change
Did anyone else had similar experience
Any advise/suggestions
Is there any other way to get better or accurate info or contact embassy
I am employed with a US based power sports manufacturing company with 5000+ employees and $7B+ market cap
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Dropbox->221g->interview
I work for a fortune 500 company (direct) and I had applied for a visa stamping in Chennai consulate via drop-box.
Jan 2 - Submitted the documents
Jan 4 : CEAC undated status to administrative processing
Jan 8: Received the passport back with the blue slip Asking to attend an in person interview
Jan 9: Attended an in person interview. The interview was hardy for a min. VO mentioned that per their system there was out of status for a month in 2013. She then mentioned that it might have happened while transitioning from F1 OPT to H1. ( cap gap was not recognized in their systems). She said she has corrected it, however, she needed to exchange a few emails with USCIS and I should get my passport back in 5 - 10 days. Also the same night CEAC showed a case update for Jan 9 and status still read administrative processing
Jan 16: Status still says administrative processing.However, I saw that the case of updated today.
Any one else in similar situations? Does anyone know if having a case update but no status change is a good/bad thing?
I have already moved my tickets and stuck here for now.
Jan 2 - Submitted the documents
Jan 4 : CEAC undated status to administrative processing
Jan 8: Received the passport back with the blue slip Asking to attend an in person interview
Jan 9: Attended an in person interview. The interview was hardy for a min. VO mentioned that per their system there was out of status for a month in 2013. She then mentioned that it might have happened while transitioning from F1 OPT to H1. ( cap gap was not recognized in their systems). She said she has corrected it, however, she needed to exchange a few emails with USCIS and I should get my passport back in 5 - 10 days. Also the same night CEAC showed a case update for Jan 9 and status still read administrative processing
Jan 16: Status still says administrative processing.However, I saw that the case of updated today.
Any one else in similar situations? Does anyone know if having a case update but no status change is a good/bad thing?
I have already moved my tickets and stuck here for now.
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