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H1B extension stamping in Melbourne Australia
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Anyone having H1b extension stamping done recently in Australia?
Please share your experience
Anyone having H1b extension stamping done recently in Australia?
Please share your experience
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Admin Processing since 4 weeks
Hello everyone,
I had my first time H1B stamping interview in Delhi on December 8th. After the interview, the VO communicated the VISA is approved and I should expect my passport in 5 to 7 business days (no 221g was handed out). Since then my status on CEAC website hasn't changes and I have not been contacted for any additional documentation.
Since it's been 4 weeks of absolutely zero updates, I am speculating that probably my app is undergoing security clearances/ background check. On many forums people say security clearances are generally resolved within 30 days unless it comes under extreme vetting, TAL or country of nationality alert list. Since I fall in neither of the criteria I am worried regarding this delay in getting any update. I am a FT direct hire with a masters from US.
Anyone with such an experience or waiting since early December with no 221g?
Thank you.
I had my first time H1B stamping interview in Delhi on December 8th. After the interview, the VO communicated the VISA is approved and I should expect my passport in 5 to 7 business days (no 221g was handed out). Since then my status on CEAC website hasn't changes and I have not been contacted for any additional documentation.
Since it's been 4 weeks of absolutely zero updates, I am speculating that probably my app is undergoing security clearances/ background check. On many forums people say security clearances are generally resolved within 30 days unless it comes under extreme vetting, TAL or country of nationality alert list. Since I fall in neither of the criteria I am worried regarding this delay in getting any update. I am a FT direct hire with a masters from US.
Anyone with such an experience or waiting since early December with no 221g?
Thank you.
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H1B Renewal Stamping (Chennai)
Dec 4 -Turned in for Dropbox Submission.
Dec 12 - Got 221(g) blue form asking me to come in for an interview. No documents asked.
Dec 14 - Attended interview. Few simple questions. VO says visa approved and collected my passport. but says there is a delay due to the printing issue. So, he gives me a 221(g) blue with just the case number for reference.
Case last updated - Dec 14. says Administrative Processing. its been 14 working days now.
Been in the US for 10 years. The H1B extension was already done. Came to India for stamping.
Did anyone who went in for H1B renewal on or after Dec 14 in Chennai get their visa stamped already?
Dec 12 - Got 221(g) blue form asking me to come in for an interview. No documents asked.
Dec 14 - Attended interview. Few simple questions. VO says visa approved and collected my passport. but says there is a delay due to the printing issue. So, he gives me a 221(g) blue with just the case number for reference.
Case last updated - Dec 14. says Administrative Processing. its been 14 working days now.
Been in the US for 10 years. The H1B extension was already done. Came to India for stamping.
Did anyone who went in for H1B renewal on or after Dec 14 in Chennai get their visa stamped already?
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Case status update to issued
Hi,
My case status changed to Issued on 01/05. below are my timeline
Dec 7 : Biometrics
Dec 18 : Interview
CEAC Status
Dec 15 : Case created
Dec 18 : Last updated (AP)
Jan 05 : Issued
Waiting for passport to pickup. Thanks for all the help
My case status changed to Issued on 01/05. below are my timeline
Dec 7 : Biometrics
Dec 18 : Interview
CEAC Status
Dec 15 : Case created
Dec 18 : Last updated (AP)
Jan 05 : Issued
Waiting for passport to pickup. Thanks for all the help
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F1-H1B stamping
Hello everyone,
I had my H1b stamping interview on dec 29th.
V.O didnt ask for any documents, not even my I797 approved copy. very basic questions. After that she said i couldnt find that you have done your masters in USA. may be server problem. it will take about 1-2 weeks to verify and i will email you, and gave me a 221g form with case number.
i didnt get any update from them. i had my return flight soon. and i am worried a lot.
is there anyone with similar experience, anyone can respond with the timeline.
Thanks in advance
I had my H1b stamping interview on dec 29th.
V.O didnt ask for any documents, not even my I797 approved copy. very basic questions. After that she said i couldnt find that you have done your masters in USA. may be server problem. it will take about 1-2 weeks to verify and i will email you, and gave me a 221g form with case number.
i didnt get any update from them. i had my return flight soon. and i am worried a lot.
is there anyone with similar experience, anyone can respond with the timeline.
Thanks in advance
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RFE 221g Mumbai stamping
Hi,
Me and my wife went to Mumbai US consulate for h1b and h4 stamping respectively on Nov 27th, 2017. This is my first time h1b stamping and have i797 approved until 2020. I was on F1 (STEM OPT) status prior to stamping. Visa officer asked below questions
- Whats your position and role?
- Whats your salary?
- How long have you worked for this company?
- Again whats my salary?
- Do you have client letter? I said yes and gave her client letter.
and officer issued me a yellow rfe slip asking to submit below documents via email
- A client letter head stating that there is a vacancy for me
- Copy of petition, i129 and lca
- Complete project details, marketing analysis, number of employees assigned etc.
I did submit all documents on Dec 5th, 2017. My status has been in administrative processing ever since and no updates to date.
Has anyone been to Mumbai consulate and facing the same issue?. Its already been a month and there is no update whats so ever. How long does this process takes?. Please share experiences if anyone was or is in a same spot.
Thanks in advance!.
Me and my wife went to Mumbai US consulate for h1b and h4 stamping respectively on Nov 27th, 2017. This is my first time h1b stamping and have i797 approved until 2020. I was on F1 (STEM OPT) status prior to stamping. Visa officer asked below questions
- Whats your position and role?
- Whats your salary?
- How long have you worked for this company?
- Again whats my salary?
- Do you have client letter? I said yes and gave her client letter.
and officer issued me a yellow rfe slip asking to submit below documents via email
- A client letter head stating that there is a vacancy for me
- Copy of petition, i129 and lca
- Complete project details, marketing analysis, number of employees assigned etc.
I did submit all documents on Dec 5th, 2017. My status has been in administrative processing ever since and no updates to date.
Has anyone been to Mumbai consulate and facing the same issue?. Its already been a month and there is no update whats so ever. How long does this process takes?. Please share experiences if anyone was or is in a same spot.
Thanks in advance!.
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H1B DropBox Experience in Kolkata
Submitted application on 2-JAN-2018 (H1B renewal via drop box - working directly for petitioner - but change of employer 2 years back)
ustraveldocs status says - "Your passport is still with the US Embassy/Consulate"
It has been 3 business days already. (as of 5-JAN-2018)
On Dept of State tracker page it says -
"Application Received" with the following detailed explanation -
"Your case is open and ready for your interview, fingerprints, and required documents. If you have already had your interview, please check your status after two business days. If no interview was required, please check back in two business days for the status of your application.
For more information, please visit U.S. Consulate General Kolkata."
The US Consulate General website has no information on current visa processing times.
But considering that it has been 3+ business days with no status change, it does look like they are going to take it into "administrative processing", thereby putting a spanner on my travel plans.
Tickets are already booked for 10th Jan - which I will probably cancel on 9th Jan, if still no update.
What are my chances based on your current experiences ? (Looks like drop box delays have become more common nowadays)
ustraveldocs status says - "Your passport is still with the US Embassy/Consulate"
It has been 3 business days already. (as of 5-JAN-2018)
On Dept of State tracker page it says -
"Application Received" with the following detailed explanation -
"Your case is open and ready for your interview, fingerprints, and required documents. If you have already had your interview, please check your status after two business days. If no interview was required, please check back in two business days for the status of your application.
For more information, please visit U.S. Consulate General Kolkata."
The US Consulate General website has no information on current visa processing times.
But considering that it has been 3+ business days with no status change, it does look like they are going to take it into "administrative processing", thereby putting a spanner on my travel plans.
Tickets are already booked for 10th Jan - which I will probably cancel on 9th Jan, if still no update.
What are my chances based on your current experiences ? (Looks like drop box delays have become more common nowadays)
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H1B stamping Hyderabad Dec 28
I had my F1 to H1B visa stamping interview on Dec 28 in Hyderabad. Here is my experience.
Ofc- Dec 26
Interview- Dec 28
Questions asked-
1. Have you done MS in the US and which university?
2. What is your current role?
3. Annual salary
4. Job title
Visa is approved. Status changed to Issued on Dec 29th and passport was ready for pickup the same day.
I think the delays are pretty random. I also went to a top 10 business school in the US and work for a reputed company as a full time employee, not sure if that had anything to do with it but the process was very seamless. Good luck to everyone.
Ofc- Dec 26
Interview- Dec 28
Questions asked-
1. Have you done MS in the US and which university?
2. What is your current role?
3. Annual salary
4. Job title
Visa is approved. Status changed to Issued on Dec 29th and passport was ready for pickup the same day.
I think the delays are pretty random. I also went to a top 10 business school in the US and work for a reputed company as a full time employee, not sure if that had anything to do with it but the process was very seamless. Good luck to everyone.
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221G - FOR 2ND TIME H1B STAMPING @ HYD
My Background:
This is my second H1b stamping (First outside India in 2013). I'm currently into 5th year of H1b. Did my masters in US. I also have my I-140 approved with 2014 Priority Date. I'm working for the same employer since my graduation and currently working in EVC model.
Visa Interview Details: Nov 21 , 8:00 AM
I was the first one at the counter.
Me: Good Morning Officer
VO : So is xxx your petitioner?
Me: Yes Ma'am
VO: Did you work at your employer location anytime?
Me: Answered accordingly
VO: Were you ever benched by your employer?
Me: NO
VO: Do you have an end client?
Me: Yes I do have an end client which is YYY
VO: When did you start working here?
Me: Answered accordingly
VO: Where did you work before working for your current client?
Me: I worked for ZZZ for 2.5 years
VO: What's your current work location?
Me: Answered the State name
VO: Which City in the State?
Me: Answered the city name
VO: Do you have a Client Letter with you?
Me: Yes I do
VO: Can I see it?
Me: passed it on (She read the complete letter for a good amount of time)
VO: What's your annual salary ?
Me: Answered.
VO: What's your highest degree?
Me: Masters in Computer Sciences
VO: Where did you graduate from?
Me: Answered accordingly.
VO: I cannot approve your visa at this point of time. Further processing has to be done before a decision can be made. I'm returning your passport, but I will keep this client letter with me.
(She handed me with a 221g white slip with my case # & AP option checked)
Me: Do you have any specific time frame on this Admin Processing Ma'am?
VO: I cannot provide you any specific time frame, but will be in touch with you over the email you have provided.
Me: Thank You Ma'am
After 3 weeks as there is no progress on client verification, my manager wrote an email to HR department to check if at all they received any call(s) or email(s) regarding my work verification. After a day HR replied back to my manager saying "Yeah we did receive some thing for him", but never disclosed when they received it.Finally Client HR team replied back to the questionnaire within 2 days on 15-Dec-2017.
Dec 26, 2017 - First time date change for "Case Last Updated" on ceac.state.gov webiste from 21-NOV-2017
Dec 26, 2017 - Received email to submit my passport.
Dropped the passport on Dec 27 at VAC, Hyderabad
Dec 28 , 2017 - Status Date changed from 26-Dec-2017 to 28-Dec-2017 with status as AP
Jan 04, 2018 - Status Date Changed to 04-Jan-2018 from 28-Dec-2017 with Status as ISSUED.
Waiting for my passport now.
This is my second H1b stamping (First outside India in 2013). I'm currently into 5th year of H1b. Did my masters in US. I also have my I-140 approved with 2014 Priority Date. I'm working for the same employer since my graduation and currently working in EVC model.
Visa Interview Details: Nov 21 , 8:00 AM
I was the first one at the counter.
Me: Good Morning Officer
VO : So is xxx your petitioner?
Me: Yes Ma'am
VO: Did you work at your employer location anytime?
Me: Answered accordingly
VO: Were you ever benched by your employer?
Me: NO
VO: Do you have an end client?
Me: Yes I do have an end client which is YYY
VO: When did you start working here?
Me: Answered accordingly
VO: Where did you work before working for your current client?
Me: I worked for ZZZ for 2.5 years
VO: What's your current work location?
Me: Answered the State name
VO: Which City in the State?
Me: Answered the city name
VO: Do you have a Client Letter with you?
Me: Yes I do
VO: Can I see it?
Me: passed it on (She read the complete letter for a good amount of time)
VO: What's your annual salary ?
Me: Answered.
VO: What's your highest degree?
Me: Masters in Computer Sciences
VO: Where did you graduate from?
Me: Answered accordingly.
VO: I cannot approve your visa at this point of time. Further processing has to be done before a decision can be made. I'm returning your passport, but I will keep this client letter with me.
(She handed me with a 221g white slip with my case # & AP option checked)
Me: Do you have any specific time frame on this Admin Processing Ma'am?
VO: I cannot provide you any specific time frame, but will be in touch with you over the email you have provided.
Me: Thank You Ma'am
After 3 weeks as there is no progress on client verification, my manager wrote an email to HR department to check if at all they received any call(s) or email(s) regarding my work verification. After a day HR replied back to my manager saying "Yeah we did receive some thing for him", but never disclosed when they received it.Finally Client HR team replied back to the questionnaire within 2 days on 15-Dec-2017.
Dec 26, 2017 - First time date change for "Case Last Updated" on ceac.state.gov webiste from 21-NOV-2017
Dec 26, 2017 - Received email to submit my passport.
Dropped the passport on Dec 27 at VAC, Hyderabad
Dec 28 , 2017 - Status Date changed from 26-Dec-2017 to 28-Dec-2017 with status as AP
Jan 04, 2018 - Status Date Changed to 04-Jan-2018 from 28-Dec-2017 with Status as ISSUED.
Waiting for my passport now.
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H1B renewal - Delhi DropBox
19th Dec - Submitted documents to VFS (Drop Box)
21st Dec - Case created: Admin Processing
28th Dec - whiteslip for fingerprinting at US Embassy
29th Dec - Fingerprinting at US embassy
30th Dec - Case Updated : Admin Processing
Still waiting for further update
21st Dec - Case created: Admin Processing
28th Dec - whiteslip for fingerprinting at US Embassy
29th Dec - Fingerprinting at US embassy
30th Dec - Case Updated : Admin Processing
Still waiting for further update
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