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Here is my status:
New h1 stamping
Visa Interview - Jan 5, 2018 Mumbai Embassy
VO said visa is approved and no 221 G
On ceac website:-
Case Created- Jan 4
Case last updated- Jan 8
When I went to collect the passport, I got 221 G saying "Your application requires additional administrative processing. Please follow instructions in the email."
Is anyone else in the same boat? Can anyone please guide me if they have faced similar situation? I am really tensed and worried.
New h1 stamping
Visa Interview - Jan 5, 2018 Mumbai Embassy
VO said visa is approved and no 221 G
On ceac website:-
Case Created- Jan 4
Case last updated- Jan 8
When I went to collect the passport, I got 221 G saying "Your application requires additional administrative processing. Please follow instructions in the email."
Is anyone else in the same boat? Can anyone please guide me if they have faced similar situation? I am really tensed and worried.
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H1B Drop Box Ahmedabad
Drop Box Date: 01/03/2018
Case Created: 01/04/2018
Admin Processing: 01/06/2018
Issued: 01/09/2018
Case Created: 01/04/2018
Admin Processing: 01/06/2018
Issued: 01/09/2018
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H1B Visa Drop Box Chennai
One more Positive Experience for Everyone.
Dropbox Date: Jan 4
Status updated : Jan 7 to AP
Status Updated : Jan 8 Issued.
Passport Collected: Jan 9.
Good Luck Everyone.
Dropbox Date: Jan 4
Status updated : Jan 7 to AP
Status Updated : Jan 8 Issued.
Passport Collected: Jan 9.
Good Luck Everyone.
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221g more than 2 months now - New Delhi
I submitted the application for h1b re-stamping on 13 Oct. Got 221g for fingerprints and interview. Appeared for both on 27th at new Delhi.
Vo told me that everything looks good with the case but there might be delays in process and didn't give a clear estimate.
It's been more than 70 days now and visa tracker still shows Under Administrative processing.
Reaching out to support-india has been futile with a generic response always.
Did anyone have similar experience? Any idea on why they might be taking so much time? Any timeline estimates?
Vo told me that everything looks good with the case but there might be delays in process and didn't give a clear estimate.
It's been more than 70 days now and visa tracker still shows Under Administrative processing.
Reaching out to support-india has been futile with a generic response always.
Did anyone have similar experience? Any idea on why they might be taking so much time? Any timeline estimates?
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H1B Extension | Drop Box | interview on Dec 28 @ Hyderabad
Hi All,
I'm on H1B since 2014. Switched to a different employer recently and filed my first extension. since I'm eligible for drop box submitted documents on December 13th at Hyderabad consulate. Got a call from consulate on December 15th asked me to come for an interview on December 28. Appeared for interview on 28
Questions Asked:
who is your employer ?
how long I have been working for new company ?
Number of employers in new company ?
what is my salary ?
Highest degree ?
Worked during OPT ?
Maintained status all the time ?
VO said there is a usual process need to be done it will take 3-5 business days nothing to worry and he mentioned it shouldn't take more than two weeks .
December 14 2017 : Case created
December 28 2017 : Last updated changed to Dec 28 Admin processing.
08 Jan 2018 : Last updated changed to 08 Jan 2018 Still Admin Processing.
09 Jan 2018: Status changed to Issued.
Waiting for passport pick up email. All the best for everyone.
I'm on H1B since 2014. Switched to a different employer recently and filed my first extension. since I'm eligible for drop box submitted documents on December 13th at Hyderabad consulate. Got a call from consulate on December 15th asked me to come for an interview on December 28. Appeared for interview on 28
Questions Asked:
who is your employer ?
how long I have been working for new company ?
Number of employers in new company ?
what is my salary ?
Highest degree ?
Worked during OPT ?
Maintained status all the time ?
VO said there is a usual process need to be done it will take 3-5 business days nothing to worry and he mentioned it shouldn't take more than two weeks .
December 14 2017 : Case created
December 28 2017 : Last updated changed to Dec 28 Admin processing.
08 Jan 2018 : Last updated changed to 08 Jan 2018 Still Admin Processing.
09 Jan 2018: Status changed to Issued.
Waiting for passport pick up email. All the best for everyone.
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221g headache
Hi All,
I work in the EVVC model. I have been on H1B for 12+ years with the same employer. 5th time stamping. Previous 4 stamping experiences were very smooth. My bad luck this time.
23rd Oct 2017 : Dropbox at blr location for my H1 and my wife's H4
27th Oct 2017 : passports collected with 221g blue slip inside.
Was asked to appear for interview along with a bunch of documents. Wife was not asked to appear for interview.
4th Dec 2017 : Appeared for interview. VO didn't ask many questions. Collected documents and made me wait for 30 minutes. He returned all the documents and passports with another 221g blue form with additional administrative processing checked.
4th Dec 2017 : status update date change to administrative processing.
20th Dec 2017 : Client company received the verification email from kccfpu
3rd Jan 2018 : Client replied
This whole experience has caused havoc in my life. Hopefully my family and I will get to fly back to US soon.
I work in the EVVC model. I have been on H1B for 12+ years with the same employer. 5th time stamping. Previous 4 stamping experiences were very smooth. My bad luck this time.
23rd Oct 2017 : Dropbox at blr location for my H1 and my wife's H4
27th Oct 2017 : passports collected with 221g blue slip inside.
Was asked to appear for interview along with a bunch of documents. Wife was not asked to appear for interview.
4th Dec 2017 : Appeared for interview. VO didn't ask many questions. Collected documents and made me wait for 30 minutes. He returned all the documents and passports with another 221g blue form with additional administrative processing checked.
4th Dec 2017 : status update date change to administrative processing.
20th Dec 2017 : Client company received the verification email from kccfpu
3rd Jan 2018 : Client replied
This whole experience has caused havoc in my life. Hopefully my family and I will get to fly back to US soon.
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Stuck in Administrative Processing
OFC Date: 29th Jan
Visa Interview Date: 2nd Jan
Location: Mumbai
Visa Interview was straightforward and VO said Visa was Approved and i should get the passport within 5-7 days. I had scheduled my flight on 12th Night since i had meetings and trainings back in US. I checked my status today and it still shows AP with Case updated date as 2nd Jan. Is anyone else stuck in similar situation as mine? Any way to expedite the process and what's the reason for delay if Visa is approved. Was not given any paper or slip during interview. I tried mailing and calling ustraveldoc people and all they say is wait.
Visa Interview Date: 2nd Jan
Location: Mumbai
Visa Interview was straightforward and VO said Visa was Approved and i should get the passport within 5-7 days. I had scheduled my flight on 12th Night since i had meetings and trainings back in US. I checked my status today and it still shows AP with Case updated date as 2nd Jan. Is anyone else stuck in similar situation as mine? Any way to expedite the process and what's the reason for delay if Visa is approved. Was not given any paper or slip during interview. I tried mailing and calling ustraveldoc people and all they say is wait.
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H1b Approved
8th Jan : OFC
9th Jan : Consulate
Location: Chennai
Questions Asked:
who is you petitioner?
what is salary?
which location you are travelling to?
it was a short one, carry all the required documents and answer with confidence.
All the best
thanks
9th Jan : Consulate
Location: Chennai
Questions Asked:
who is you petitioner?
what is salary?
which location you are travelling to?
it was a short one, carry all the required documents and answer with confidence.
All the best
thanks
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H1b visa extension stamping @ HYD consulate : Dropbbox ( followed by biometrics and interview)
Hi All,
I had my previous H1b stamping at Hyderabad which was successful without any hassle. This time I was eligible for Drop box. I currently completed 3 years of h1 b (last October) and entered into 4thyear. My previous h1 and current h1 extension are both with the same client. I fall into Employer - Vendor - client (EVC) model. I had my Drop box scheduled on Dec 11th. I dropped of 2 photographs, my old & new passports, recent I797 ( which is H1 B extension), previous i797, and Drop box confirmation letter. On Dec 18th, I got an email from consulate to appear for biometrics and face to face interview with all the supporting documents. My interview was scheduled on Jan 3rd at 10:00am. So on Jan3rd, I went to the Embassy with all the documents and appointment confirmation letter. When I entered the embassy, I was asked to stand in a separate line for the fingerprints. Then I was asked to wait in the line for the interview. I was given the token for counter 11. The VO was a lady officer ( may be she is in her late 40’s). Here’ s how my interview went.
1. Good Morning Ma’am, how are you doing.
Ans: I am doing good. How are you doing ma’am.
2. So you work for “ YYYY ” company.
Ans: That’s correct.
3. Which state do you live?
Ans: I answered city and state, instead of just state.
4. What is your current salary?
Ans:” xxxxx” per year.
5. is your e,player planning to file green card for you?
Ans. Yes, but technically he didn’t. He is about to once I return.
6. What’s your highest degree.
Ans: Masters
Masters
**** * she was typing something on the screen, She then tried to get the white slip and writing some case number on the slip and there was nothing checked on the slip. She did not ask for any documents during the interview.
7. In which course of study did you finish masters?
Ans: I said, “xxxxx”.
As far as I remember, here are her words” your application may require some additional processing. Do follow the instructions on this slip (white slip) nd track your status with your case number or Ds 160 number. Have a good day!”.
I had lot of anxiety for the interview, but I thoroughly remember that she did not say that your application is approved or you got your visa. I was not asked for a single documents . Not i797, nor client / vendor letters .Nothing.
I had lot of anxiety for the interview, but I thoroughly remember that she did not say that your application is approved or you got your visa. I was not asked for a single documents . Not i797, nor client / vendor letters .Nothing.
I am really worried with the current situation. I did inform my employer, vendor and client about my situation and to respond to any emails or calls, if at all for any verification from US embassy. Not sure how much time it is going to take for processing.My current status on tracking is showin as AP with Jan 3rd date.
Please share your experience. Your inputs are appreciated.
Thanks
I had my previous H1b stamping at Hyderabad which was successful without any hassle. This time I was eligible for Drop box. I currently completed 3 years of h1 b (last October) and entered into 4thyear. My previous h1 and current h1 extension are both with the same client. I fall into Employer - Vendor - client (EVC) model. I had my Drop box scheduled on Dec 11th. I dropped of 2 photographs, my old & new passports, recent I797 ( which is H1 B extension), previous i797, and Drop box confirmation letter. On Dec 18th, I got an email from consulate to appear for biometrics and face to face interview with all the supporting documents. My interview was scheduled on Jan 3rd at 10:00am. So on Jan3rd, I went to the Embassy with all the documents and appointment confirmation letter. When I entered the embassy, I was asked to stand in a separate line for the fingerprints. Then I was asked to wait in the line for the interview. I was given the token for counter 11. The VO was a lady officer ( may be she is in her late 40’s). Here’ s how my interview went.
1. Good Morning Ma’am, how are you doing.
Ans: I am doing good. How are you doing ma’am.
2. So you work for “ YYYY ” company.
Ans: That’s correct.
3. Which state do you live?
Ans: I answered city and state, instead of just state.
4. What is your current salary?
Ans:” xxxxx” per year.
5. is your e,player planning to file green card for you?
Ans. Yes, but technically he didn’t. He is about to once I return.
6. What’s your highest degree.
Ans: Masters
Masters
**** * she was typing something on the screen, She then tried to get the white slip and writing some case number on the slip and there was nothing checked on the slip. She did not ask for any documents during the interview.
7. In which course of study did you finish masters?
Ans: I said, “xxxxx”.
As far as I remember, here are her words” your application may require some additional processing. Do follow the instructions on this slip (white slip) nd track your status with your case number or Ds 160 number. Have a good day!”.
I had lot of anxiety for the interview, but I thoroughly remember that she did not say that your application is approved or you got your visa. I was not asked for a single documents . Not i797, nor client / vendor letters .Nothing.
I had lot of anxiety for the interview, but I thoroughly remember that she did not say that your application is approved or you got your visa. I was not asked for a single documents . Not i797, nor client / vendor letters .Nothing.
I am really worried with the current situation. I did inform my employer, vendor and client about my situation and to respond to any emails or calls, if at all for any verification from US embassy. Not sure how much time it is going to take for processing.My current status on tracking is showin as AP with Jan 3rd date.
Please share your experience. Your inputs are appreciated.
Thanks
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H1B extension - Admin Processing
Hi All,
2nd Jan: Dropped off documents at Ahmedabad VFS
3rd Jan: Passport is with Consulate (Mumbai)
same status
8th Jan: Checked CEAC which was updated on 8th Jan itself and indicated "Administrative Processing"
I am working with a Big 4 and last year was in India was stamping around the same time when I received my passport back in 2-3 days. I've my tickets booked for 11th Jan and am not sure how long I should wait before rescheduling and information Partners and clients about the situation.
My guess is that admin processing is probably because my last stamp had expired in Nov but I had an approved petition. With that, I am hopeful.
Any input?
2nd Jan: Dropped off documents at Ahmedabad VFS
3rd Jan: Passport is with Consulate (Mumbai)
same status
8th Jan: Checked CEAC which was updated on 8th Jan itself and indicated "Administrative Processing"
I am working with a Big 4 and last year was in India was stamping around the same time when I received my passport back in 2-3 days. I've my tickets booked for 11th Jan and am not sure how long I should wait before rescheduling and information Partners and clients about the situation.
My guess is that admin processing is probably because my last stamp had expired in Nov but I had an approved petition. With that, I am hopeful.
Any input?
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