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H1B dropbox at Chennai Consulate
Hi,
I had submitted all the dropbox documents at VFS Bangalore on 4th December 2017
My case was created on 6th December
First status date Update was on 8th December to AP
Second date Update was on 21st December but shows AP.
I have not been notified about 221g. My case only displays as still in AP.
I had submitted all the dropbox documents at VFS Bangalore on 4th December 2017
My case was created on 6th December
First status date Update was on 8th December to AP
Second date Update was on 21st December but shows AP.
I have not been notified about 221g. My case only displays as still in AP.
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H1-H4 Dropbox stamping - done
H1 and H4 extension was filed with Consular processing and hence had to get new visa stamp to effectuate my case.
I am a fulltime employee of the company and here are my timelines.
12/12 - Application submitted to VFS
12/13 - Case was created
12/13 - Case last updated
12/16 - Administrative Processing
12/22 - Issued
12/23 - Received Passport (with new Visa stamp)
Earlier this year I had to come visit India for a family function and my visa had expired last year September and 797 was expiring in July this year. Dropbox was done and got my passport back within in 5 business days. Note that even though I had only 3 months left, Visa was done in Dropbox without any hassle (and no issues at all at the Port of Entry in US)
This time I was thinking I might be called upon for Interview but since Dropbox was still valid option for me, I did opt for Dropbox and got my Visa stamps without any further requests.
A big shout out and cheers to VFS Ahmedabad team as I always make mistakes in DS160 and they did point out my silly mistakes and very very decent with their responses. I am sure it is a busy season for Mumbai Consulate with lots of holidays so very happy with the way I got my passport with visa stamp back as I was thinking it will be only 1st or 2nd week of Jan '18 given other folks cases here.
I believe sometimes we don't exactly understand the proper request and get nervous for no reason.
I wish the best to all of you!
I am a fulltime employee of the company and here are my timelines.
12/12 - Application submitted to VFS
12/13 - Case was created
12/13 - Case last updated
12/16 - Administrative Processing
12/22 - Issued
12/23 - Received Passport (with new Visa stamp)
Earlier this year I had to come visit India for a family function and my visa had expired last year September and 797 was expiring in July this year. Dropbox was done and got my passport back within in 5 business days. Note that even though I had only 3 months left, Visa was done in Dropbox without any hassle (and no issues at all at the Port of Entry in US)
This time I was thinking I might be called upon for Interview but since Dropbox was still valid option for me, I did opt for Dropbox and got my Visa stamps without any further requests.
A big shout out and cheers to VFS Ahmedabad team as I always make mistakes in DS160 and they did point out my silly mistakes and very very decent with their responses. I am sure it is a busy season for Mumbai Consulate with lots of holidays so very happy with the way I got my passport with visa stamp back as I was thinking it will be only 1st or 2nd week of Jan '18 given other folks cases here.
I believe sometimes we don't exactly understand the proper request and get nervous for no reason.
I wish the best to all of you!
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Under Administrative processing
Hi All,
I attended h1b interview at delhi consulate on Dec 7th, vo said visa is approved and no letter/document(221) was given to me. My case status is under administrative processing since Dec 7 and there is no update. Anyone else in a similar situation?
Thanks,
Vishu
I attended h1b interview at delhi consulate on Dec 7th, vo said visa is approved and no letter/document(221) was given to me. My case status is under administrative processing since Dec 7 and there is no update. Anyone else in a similar situation?
Thanks,
Vishu
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H4 drop box chennai
Here is the timeline on my case.
dropped the documents on drop box chennai : 7th Dec 2017
Case changed to administrative processing: 11th dec 2017
Case status changed to issued: 22nd dec 2017
passport ready for pick up: 22nd dec 2017
dropped the documents on drop box chennai : 7th Dec 2017
Case changed to administrative processing: 11th dec 2017
Case status changed to issued: 22nd dec 2017
passport ready for pick up: 22nd dec 2017
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H1B extension stamping - Drop box (chennai) - 221g blue - follow up interview
Hi folks,
Here is my case.
Full time employee. Same petitioner/employer as original H1B. Extension approved and chose drop box in chennai (same location as H1B original stamping)
Dec 7: Drop box (chennai) for me and my spouse
Dec 8 : Case created (visa tracking)
Dec 11 : Case updated to AP (visa tracking)
Dec 20: Passport tracking shows as delivery initiated
Dec 22: Got the passport and found 221(g) blue slip.
Asked me to appear for interview on any Monday/Tuesday/Thurs/Fri 11 am to 12. Principal applicant to bring both passports(mine and my dependent's). No other docs have been requested.
Did anyone else have a similar experience? Since they haven't asked for any further docs, wondering what to expect during the interview. Any help would be appreciated.
Here is my case.
Full time employee. Same petitioner/employer as original H1B. Extension approved and chose drop box in chennai (same location as H1B original stamping)
Dec 7: Drop box (chennai) for me and my spouse
Dec 8 : Case created (visa tracking)
Dec 11 : Case updated to AP (visa tracking)
Dec 20: Passport tracking shows as delivery initiated
Dec 22: Got the passport and found 221(g) blue slip.
Asked me to appear for interview on any Monday/Tuesday/Thurs/Fri 11 am to 12. Principal applicant to bring both passports(mine and my dependent's). No other docs have been requested.
Did anyone else have a similar experience? Since they haven't asked for any further docs, wondering what to expect during the interview. Any help would be appreciated.
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H1B First Stamping F1-H1B
Hello,
I got my H1B last year (June 2016) based on bachelors degree while I was in the last semester of my masters. I completed my master and joined the company I am direct hire (full-time employee) working for the same company since July 2016. I changed work location in August 2017 within the same state because of new project. However, my company applied for H1B amendment for work location change and it was approved in Octiver 2017 by USCIS. I came to India in the first week of December 2017 for H1B stamping and here is my experience.
OFC Date: 11 December 2017
Interview Date: 12 December 2017
Case Created: 11 December 2017
Case Status Updated: 12 December 2017
Case Status: "Administrative Processing" until today (25 December 2017)
Visa Interview Questions: Petitioner? Date of graduation? Date of joining? HIghest qualification? Salary? Work Location? Job responsibilities? When did your H1B start? Did you work on OPT?
I answered all the questions and VO said: "VISA IS APPROVED". She kept my passport and said you'll receive the passport in 4-5 days. I have been waiting since then.
I emailed 'support- [email protected]' and got a reply to wait until processing is completed.
I got my H1B last year (June 2016) based on bachelors degree while I was in the last semester of my masters. I completed my master and joined the company I am direct hire (full-time employee) working for the same company since July 2016. I changed work location in August 2017 within the same state because of new project. However, my company applied for H1B amendment for work location change and it was approved in Octiver 2017 by USCIS. I came to India in the first week of December 2017 for H1B stamping and here is my experience.
OFC Date: 11 December 2017
Interview Date: 12 December 2017
Case Created: 11 December 2017
Case Status Updated: 12 December 2017
Case Status: "Administrative Processing" until today (25 December 2017)
Visa Interview Questions: Petitioner? Date of graduation? Date of joining? HIghest qualification? Salary? Work Location? Job responsibilities? When did your H1B start? Did you work on OPT?
I answered all the questions and VO said: "VISA IS APPROVED". She kept my passport and said you'll receive the passport in 4-5 days. I have been waiting since then.
I emailed 'support- [email protected]' and got a reply to wait until processing is completed.
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H1B H4 - Mumbai
Thanks All for sharing the experience, have been following this forum for past few days. Heard about visa stamping delay and admin processing issues.
This is our experience from recent VISA stamping from US Embassy Mumbai, H1B renewal with approved 140 (same direct employer for past 7 years) + H4 (renewal).
OFC: December 20th 2017
Interview: December 21st 2017 (Thursday)
VO asked some basic questions about where I worked? Salary? Location? & asked my wife about her employment. Visa Approved
CAEC Status: Admin Processing 12/21 (Same day as Interview)
CAEC Status: Issued 12/22 (Late Friday) - both H1B & H4
Picked up passport today!
So process was seamless, delays seem to be random. Not everybody is delayed. Heard at consultant of people getting PP back on 12/21 from previous days interview. So hope this helps.
Best of Luck All.
This is our experience from recent VISA stamping from US Embassy Mumbai, H1B renewal with approved 140 (same direct employer for past 7 years) + H4 (renewal).
OFC: December 20th 2017
Interview: December 21st 2017 (Thursday)
VO asked some basic questions about where I worked? Salary? Location? & asked my wife about her employment. Visa Approved
CAEC Status: Admin Processing 12/21 (Same day as Interview)
CAEC Status: Issued 12/22 (Late Friday) - both H1B & H4
Picked up passport today!
So process was seamless, delays seem to be random. Not everybody is delayed. Heard at consultant of people getting PP back on 12/21 from previous days interview. So hope this helps.
Best of Luck All.
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No update since Nov 30
Friends, I ‘m waiting since Nov 30 for any update. My interview was on Nov 30, first H1 stamping, F1-H1 !! Anyone in similar situation??
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H1B dropbox Hyderabad Consulate
My case background -
Same employer/petitioner as previous Visa Stamp.
I-140 approved.
My case timeline -
11-DEC-2017:
Dropbox Submission at Hyderabad Consulate
12-DEC-2017 until 21-DEC-2017:
CEAC Status: Administrative Processing
Case Created: 12-DEC-2017
Case Last Updated: 12-DEC-2017
USTravelDocs Status: No updates, No call for interview or fingerprints either during this period.
Just asked me to wait and reach out to them after 10 calendar days if there is no update.
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So, I reached out on the 10th Calendar day early hours of 21-DEC-2017.
Case status changed to Issued later the same day.
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21-DEC-2017:
CEAC Status: Issued
Case Created: 12-DEC-2017
Case Last Updated: 21-DEC-2017
23-DEC-2017:
Passport Delivered to Home by noon via Blue dart premium home delivery option.
P.S. Same employer cases: If you are with the same employer as your last Visa Stamping and if there is no technical issue on their side verifying your finger prints or bio, you will get your passport back in 2 weeks ( or 10 business days). If they had to verify you, they would call you for finger prints or interview within 3-4 business days of your document submission and give you an appointment date to come to the consulate.
Hope this helps!
Same employer/petitioner as previous Visa Stamp.
I-140 approved.
My case timeline -
11-DEC-2017:
Dropbox Submission at Hyderabad Consulate
12-DEC-2017 until 21-DEC-2017:
CEAC Status: Administrative Processing
Case Created: 12-DEC-2017
Case Last Updated: 12-DEC-2017
USTravelDocs Status: No updates, No call for interview or fingerprints either during this period.
Just asked me to wait and reach out to them after 10 calendar days if there is no update.
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So, I reached out on the 10th Calendar day early hours of 21-DEC-2017.
Case status changed to Issued later the same day.
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21-DEC-2017:
CEAC Status: Issued
Case Created: 12-DEC-2017
Case Last Updated: 21-DEC-2017
23-DEC-2017:
Passport Delivered to Home by noon via Blue dart premium home delivery option.
P.S. Same employer cases: If you are with the same employer as your last Visa Stamping and if there is no technical issue on their side verifying your finger prints or bio, you will get your passport back in 2 weeks ( or 10 business days). If they had to verify you, they would call you for finger prints or interview within 3-4 business days of your document submission and give you an appointment date to come to the consulate.
Hope this helps!
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H1B extension - HYD consulate
Hey guys, I had my interview on Dec 6th. On 6th case updated to AP and has changed to issued on 14th December.
Don't get panic when you see the AP on the case right away. I think the processing time to print the visa on your passport and send it to pick up location shares the same name as actual AP.
Hope it helps.
Don't get panic when you see the AP on the case right away. I think the processing time to print the visa on your passport and send it to pick up location shares the same name as actual AP.
Hope it helps.
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