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Dec 7th joint stamping experience
Today, I've had my intereview done in Hyderabad. It was a joint interview, H1-B and spouse for H4, on new i797 petition. Questions started off with formal greeting-
Q. Is this your first time at consulate?
A. For a joint interview, Yes.
Q. Have you been to U.S or been on any status before?
A. Yes. been on F1 and H1B. Previous H1 extension was denied.
Q. Why?
A. Univ reasons.
Q. Why exactly Univ did not qualified for MS quota?
A. Explained honestly and stated subsequent petition has been filed and approved, which is what I'm providing currently for this interview.
Q. Highest education
A. Answered
Q. Prospective salary up on enterting to U.S
A. Answered
VO switched to my spouse
Q. Marriage date?
A. Answered
Q. Have you been on F2 while your previous stay?
A. Yes (I've added H4 conversion details to the reply)
Q. Have you done anything in violation of law during F2 (not sure what might have triggered such question)
A. No
VO ended conversation, stated that my spouse application might take couple of weeks and requires processing. He retained both of our passports and said VISA is approved for both of us. Kind of confusing as don't know exactly what additional processing might incur , given VO has not given any sort of 221g slips to us. And exact delay is unknown.
Due to my peculiar situation, I've prepared for such bullet questions before hand. And been apt, short during interview. It was a lengthy queue outside gate when arrived (only arrived before 15 mins), went in and waited for about 5 mins and called up on for security check (Post security check, they kicked me out for carrying couple of sealed envelopes and asked to re-enter the gate. wasted about 20 mins on this so make sure your envelopes/docs are all unsealed), Gave our finger prints which went about 5 mins in line. And we have been seated at waiting area for about 15 mins. Finally , the personnel gave us a token (VO desk number) and asked to stand inline with only I797, passports in hand and rest of docs to be carried in file. Altogether, the wait time depends up on the people count.
I'd like some inputs from the guys attended interview recently - Apparently, both of my passports in CEAC site is showing Admin processing. But the ustraveldocs status checker shows the passport is still with embassy. It might be too early to ask this question, but did any one had been in the same situation lately(like VO responded VISA approved, but passports held back)? How long it took for getting the Passports back with stamping? Please let me know. Also, if any one is willing to share their contact, it will be of great help and I can keep in touch on the status. I'd be checking my updates periodically and will be following up in this forum time to time.
Q. Is this your first time at consulate?
A. For a joint interview, Yes.
Q. Have you been to U.S or been on any status before?
A. Yes. been on F1 and H1B. Previous H1 extension was denied.
Q. Why?
A. Univ reasons.
Q. Why exactly Univ did not qualified for MS quota?
A. Explained honestly and stated subsequent petition has been filed and approved, which is what I'm providing currently for this interview.
Q. Highest education
A. Answered
Q. Prospective salary up on enterting to U.S
A. Answered
VO switched to my spouse
Q. Marriage date?
A. Answered
Q. Have you been on F2 while your previous stay?
A. Yes (I've added H4 conversion details to the reply)
Q. Have you done anything in violation of law during F2 (not sure what might have triggered such question)
A. No
VO ended conversation, stated that my spouse application might take couple of weeks and requires processing. He retained both of our passports and said VISA is approved for both of us. Kind of confusing as don't know exactly what additional processing might incur , given VO has not given any sort of 221g slips to us. And exact delay is unknown.
Due to my peculiar situation, I've prepared for such bullet questions before hand. And been apt, short during interview. It was a lengthy queue outside gate when arrived (only arrived before 15 mins), went in and waited for about 5 mins and called up on for security check (Post security check, they kicked me out for carrying couple of sealed envelopes and asked to re-enter the gate. wasted about 20 mins on this so make sure your envelopes/docs are all unsealed), Gave our finger prints which went about 5 mins in line. And we have been seated at waiting area for about 15 mins. Finally , the personnel gave us a token (VO desk number) and asked to stand inline with only I797, passports in hand and rest of docs to be carried in file. Altogether, the wait time depends up on the people count.
I'd like some inputs from the guys attended interview recently - Apparently, both of my passports in CEAC site is showing Admin processing. But the ustraveldocs status checker shows the passport is still with embassy. It might be too early to ask this question, but did any one had been in the same situation lately(like VO responded VISA approved, but passports held back)? How long it took for getting the Passports back with stamping? Please let me know. Also, if any one is willing to share their contact, it will be of great help and I can keep in touch on the status. I'd be checking my updates periodically and will be following up in this forum time to time.
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H1B Visa Stamping- Chennai-Dec 6th 2017
Hello All,
First of all, I need to thank for the people who have shared their experience. I have been following this thread for almost a year. The tips provided by the other people in this thread were very helpful. Now it is my turn to share my experience.
First Day (OFC):
This was pretty straight forward. The only recommendation is please carry Passport, Appointment Confirmation and DS-160 Confirmation. All other documents are not required.
Second Day:
My appointment was at 8:30AM, I stood in the line at 7:15AM (That was a mistake). My recommendation is please go only 30 minutes in advance.
VO: Hello
Me: Good Morning Sir, How are you?
VO: Who is your petitioner?
Me: Told xxxxx
VO: What do they do?
Me: Told xxxxx
VO: What do you do for them?
Me: I work as a xxxxxxx
VO: Which location?
Me: Told xxxxxx
VO: What is your salary?
Me: Told monthly, then he asked me for annual salary
VO: Your Visa is approved. I am keeping your Passport.
Me: Thank you and have a good day.
Good Luck to everyone.
First of all, I need to thank for the people who have shared their experience. I have been following this thread for almost a year. The tips provided by the other people in this thread were very helpful. Now it is my turn to share my experience.
First Day (OFC):
This was pretty straight forward. The only recommendation is please carry Passport, Appointment Confirmation and DS-160 Confirmation. All other documents are not required.
Second Day:
My appointment was at 8:30AM, I stood in the line at 7:15AM (That was a mistake). My recommendation is please go only 30 minutes in advance.
VO: Hello
Me: Good Morning Sir, How are you?
VO: Who is your petitioner?
Me: Told xxxxx
VO: What do they do?
Me: Told xxxxx
VO: What do you do for them?
Me: I work as a xxxxxxx
VO: Which location?
Me: Told xxxxxx
VO: What is your salary?
Me: Told monthly, then he asked me for annual salary
VO: Your Visa is approved. I am keeping your Passport.
Me: Thank you and have a good day.
Good Luck to everyone.
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Got 221g at New Delhi Consulate
I attended H1 B Interview at New Delhi Consulate on 16th Nov and Consular issued me 221g white slip officer ticked 2 points and asked me send Documents through email. I sent all the required documents and waited for 3 weeks yesterday i.e. on 6th Dec I got email stating that please submit your passport at nearest VAC. I submitted my passport at VAC.
It will be great if some one can tell me what are my chances to get the VISA and how much time it will take.
It will be great if some one can tell me what are my chances to get the VISA and how much time it will take.
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L1B to H1B conversion, Chennai, Dec 7 2017
Attended my visa appointment at Chennai on Dec 7 for a L1B to H1B conversion.
I'm a full-time employee of a US based networking company for the last 7 years.
Who do you work for?
Where do you work?
How much do you make?
I see you've applied for a Canadian tourist visa, why? and, what happened?
Explained that i applied for a Canadian visa to hop across the border for a weekend to Montreal while on a work trip to upstate NY. I'd submitted an online application during my last India trip with Chennai as the passport drop off location. The process took longer than expected and i was asked to drop off my passport 2 days before i was to leave to the US in Jan 2017. The visa application timed out because i did not submit my passport.
VO informed me that my H1B visa was approved.
I've been reading about visa printing delays across multiple consulates for certain cases without a pattern.
I have travel plans to leave on a Europe trip in 7 calendar days and i'm getting back to the US from there.
I chose not to risk a passport delay and asked to retain my passport and submit it at a later time for H1B visa printing. VO gave me a blue slip (typically used for additional document requests) with a case number and asked that i drop off the passport when i'm ready.
I asked if there was a last date for passport drop off and was told 'no there isn't, but drop it off as soon as possible'. Technically, per the blue slip, i have a year to drop of my passport before my case expires.
I intend to FedEx my passport back home once i'm in the US and have a family member submit it at VFS Chennai for H1B visa printing in Jan 2018.
I'm a full-time employee of a US based networking company for the last 7 years.
Who do you work for?
Where do you work?
How much do you make?
I see you've applied for a Canadian tourist visa, why? and, what happened?
Explained that i applied for a Canadian visa to hop across the border for a weekend to Montreal while on a work trip to upstate NY. I'd submitted an online application during my last India trip with Chennai as the passport drop off location. The process took longer than expected and i was asked to drop off my passport 2 days before i was to leave to the US in Jan 2017. The visa application timed out because i did not submit my passport.
VO informed me that my H1B visa was approved.
I've been reading about visa printing delays across multiple consulates for certain cases without a pattern.
I have travel plans to leave on a Europe trip in 7 calendar days and i'm getting back to the US from there.
I chose not to risk a passport delay and asked to retain my passport and submit it at a later time for H1B visa printing. VO gave me a blue slip (typically used for additional document requests) with a case number and asked that i drop off the passport when i'm ready.
I asked if there was a last date for passport drop off and was told 'no there isn't, but drop it off as soon as possible'. Technically, per the blue slip, i have a year to drop of my passport before my case expires.
I intend to FedEx my passport back home once i'm in the US and have a family member submit it at VFS Chennai for H1B visa printing in Jan 2018.
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H1b, H4 Visa stamping Mumbai.
Hi All,
I did my Dropbox on 17 nov17.
Got an email to collect passport on 20nov17, but online visa status showed as "admin processing".
When collected passport it was without stamp and had 221g form asking me to attend visa interview alone along with wifes passport and 3 documents - LCA, client letter and paystubs.
Attended visa interview on 24nov17.
VO asked me some basic questions and they took LCA, client letter and paystubs.
VO looked at LCA and client letter properly. She didn't saw paystubs.
VO took fingerprints and called my wife inside to take her fingerprinting as well.
Further VO issued me 221g and retained client & vendor letter and returned our passports and informed me that they need to do further verification with my job at clientside. She said it can take around 2 weeks for the verification to get completed and they will inform me further via email.
My case was created on 17 nov17 and updated on 24nov17 which was my visa interview date.
It has been more than 2 weeks but no update yet. Also no calls/emails came to my client manager yet.
I am checking the visa status online and waiting for consuler email to arrive.
Is there any way we can ask them for an update, whether they enquired to the client, how long it will take for the process, etc.
I know there are similar cases occurred with other people and based on their and your experience, is there an email address by which we can contact mumbai consulate??
And is there any specific questioners they ask to our client manager so that I can give headsup to them..?
Is there anyone who is the same boat, who got 221g in november and whose visa got approved later.?? I think people are not updating their status, once visa is issued.
USCIS should provide proper status checking.
If everything was good all documents were clear then for no reason they r putting us in trouble.
I have cancelled my return flight ticket and there is no refund for it. I can't reschedule/postponed the tickets since we are not certain as when will they issue us visa.
It can take 2 weeks to 2 months.
Situation is going to panic now. I don't have WFH access and I m working in EVC ratio based salary model so no income/money when I m on leave.
My rent, bills, insurance all are going on without any salary.. I have all my stuffs in U.S.
Its a heavy loss for me, but who and how will we convey this to USCIS. They will not care about all this.
If you find something from your friends as to whom should we contact/write email to us consulate for checking my visa status, asking them to know where it is stuck currently then just let me know....
I m now just checking it online and the Visa status shows admin processing, but we don't know what's going on internally...where it is pending?.also we don't have any clues regarding timeline
If anyone has any info, do contact me on my email address - [email protected]
Thanks.
I did my Dropbox on 17 nov17.
Got an email to collect passport on 20nov17, but online visa status showed as "admin processing".
When collected passport it was without stamp and had 221g form asking me to attend visa interview alone along with wifes passport and 3 documents - LCA, client letter and paystubs.
Attended visa interview on 24nov17.
VO asked me some basic questions and they took LCA, client letter and paystubs.
VO looked at LCA and client letter properly. She didn't saw paystubs.
VO took fingerprints and called my wife inside to take her fingerprinting as well.
Further VO issued me 221g and retained client & vendor letter and returned our passports and informed me that they need to do further verification with my job at clientside. She said it can take around 2 weeks for the verification to get completed and they will inform me further via email.
My case was created on 17 nov17 and updated on 24nov17 which was my visa interview date.
It has been more than 2 weeks but no update yet. Also no calls/emails came to my client manager yet.
I am checking the visa status online and waiting for consuler email to arrive.
Is there any way we can ask them for an update, whether they enquired to the client, how long it will take for the process, etc.
I know there are similar cases occurred with other people and based on their and your experience, is there an email address by which we can contact mumbai consulate??
And is there any specific questioners they ask to our client manager so that I can give headsup to them..?
Is there anyone who is the same boat, who got 221g in november and whose visa got approved later.?? I think people are not updating their status, once visa is issued.
USCIS should provide proper status checking.
If everything was good all documents were clear then for no reason they r putting us in trouble.
I have cancelled my return flight ticket and there is no refund for it. I can't reschedule/postponed the tickets since we are not certain as when will they issue us visa.
It can take 2 weeks to 2 months.
Situation is going to panic now. I don't have WFH access and I m working in EVC ratio based salary model so no income/money when I m on leave.
My rent, bills, insurance all are going on without any salary.. I have all my stuffs in U.S.
Its a heavy loss for me, but who and how will we convey this to USCIS. They will not care about all this.
If you find something from your friends as to whom should we contact/write email to us consulate for checking my visa status, asking them to know where it is stuck currently then just let me know....
I m now just checking it online and the Visa status shows admin processing, but we don't know what's going on internally...where it is pending?.also we don't have any clues regarding timeline
If anyone has any info, do contact me on my email address - [email protected]
Thanks.
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H4 EAD works at Cell Research
Hi All,
I went for the h4 visa interview on 30th November. The VO mistakenly thought I was for H1b and started asking questions. After looking at my submitted documents she realized I was for h4 EAD. Asked if I was working and asked to see my EAD. After that asked me where I am working and from which year. Then asked how many years I am married and if I have kids. Asked what my husband does. Then she provided 221g white slip with no checked boxes and told “I guess you are pretty used to get AP. Plan accordingly. She returned my passport also. I was expecting a smooth approval. I have return tickets for 28th dec and I have an active job. I don’t know how much time it will take for AP. If anyone has experience please share. My kid’s school will open by Jan 2nd too. It looks like the AP taking long time. Thank you,
I went for the h4 visa interview on 30th November. The VO mistakenly thought I was for H1b and started asking questions. After looking at my submitted documents she realized I was for h4 EAD. Asked if I was working and asked to see my EAD. After that asked me where I am working and from which year. Then asked how many years I am married and if I have kids. Asked what my husband does. Then she provided 221g white slip with no checked boxes and told “I guess you are pretty used to get AP. Plan accordingly. She returned my passport also. I was expecting a smooth approval. I have return tickets for 28th dec and I have an active job. I don’t know how much time it will take for AP. If anyone has experience please share. My kid’s school will open by Jan 2nd too. It looks like the AP taking long time. Thank you,
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H1 Visa Stamping Hyd
I had my interview on 20th Nov 2017.
3 simple questions
Job title
Location
Salary
VO notified my visa is approved and will receive passport in 3-5 days.
Status:
Interview Date: 20th nov 2017
Case Created: 20th Nov 2017
Case Update : 6th Dec 2017.
Note: Its all case by case. Some of my friends got there passport back in 5-7 working days.
I ll update the post once i receive any anything.
3 simple questions
Job title
Location
Salary
VO notified my visa is approved and will receive passport in 3-5 days.
Status:
Interview Date: 20th nov 2017
Case Created: 20th Nov 2017
Case Update : 6th Dec 2017.
Note: Its all case by case. Some of my friends got there passport back in 5-7 working days.
I ll update the post once i receive any anything.
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H1 Visa Stamping - New Delhi
I attended my H1 Visa Interview on Oct 30th at New Delhi consulate.
Vo - Hi, Good morning..
Me - Hi Mam, good morning.. How are you?
VO - Passport please?
Gave passport.
Vo - I797 as well..
Gave I-797.
VO - where do you work?
Me - answered.
VO - what is your role?
Me - answered.
VO keeps typing while I tell her about my job. Although she didn't look very interested in what I had to say.
VO - You visa is approved.
Me - Thank you.
VO - What is your travel date?
Me - I'm travelling back to US on 28th Nov but I'm going for my honeymoon to Maldives on Nov 17.
VO - ok, so I'll try to speed up the process then.
She used a sticky note to write the data Nov 17 and said it should be done by then.
Me - My fiance's H-1 was approve on 16th October she hasn't received it yet.
VO - We are facing delays from SEVIS, is she from the same school? I'll Take a look at her case as well.
Me- Thank you.. thanks a lot..
My wife got the visa next day. But my application went into Administrative Processing and it's been in the same state since then.
As of Dec 6th.
OFC date: 29th Oct
Interview Date : 30th Oct.
Case Created date : 27th Oct
Case last Updated date : 30th Oct.
Goog luck to everyone.
Vo - Hi, Good morning..
Me - Hi Mam, good morning.. How are you?
VO - Passport please?
Gave passport.
Vo - I797 as well..
Gave I-797.
VO - where do you work?
Me - answered.
VO - what is your role?
Me - answered.
VO keeps typing while I tell her about my job. Although she didn't look very interested in what I had to say.
VO - You visa is approved.
Me - Thank you.
VO - What is your travel date?
Me - I'm travelling back to US on 28th Nov but I'm going for my honeymoon to Maldives on Nov 17.
VO - ok, so I'll try to speed up the process then.
She used a sticky note to write the data Nov 17 and said it should be done by then.
Me - My fiance's H-1 was approve on 16th October she hasn't received it yet.
VO - We are facing delays from SEVIS, is she from the same school? I'll Take a look at her case as well.
Me- Thank you.. thanks a lot..
My wife got the visa next day. But my application went into Administrative Processing and it's been in the same state since then.
As of Dec 6th.
OFC date: 29th Oct
Interview Date : 30th Oct.
Case Created date : 27th Oct
Case last Updated date : 30th Oct.
Goog luck to everyone.
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H1B/H4 Visa Stamping - Hyderabad
I have been following this forum. SO I would like to share my Visa Interview experience -
Me and My wife attended Visa Interview on Dec 4th at Hyderabad consulate. Here are the questions asked
VO - Hi, Good Morning How are you?
Me - Hello Sir, I am good. How are you?
VO - Is this your first H1B?
Me - No.
VO - How long are you with your employer?
Me - ** Years
VO - Who is your Client?
Me - ***
VO - What is your client about?
Me - Told briefly about the client and what they do
VO - Was your permanent residency started?
Me - Answered accordingly
VO - When did you start with this client?
Me - Month/ Year
VO - Who is your previous client?
Me - Answered accordingly
VO - What is your designation?
Me - Answered what is present in my LCA
VO - What is your salary?
Me - Answered what is present in my LCA
VO - Where do you stay?
Me - Answered with place where I live
Questions to My Wife -
VO - What year was your marriage?
My Wife - *** Year
VO - When did you first meet him?
My Wife - Answered accordingly
VO - Do you work?
My Wife - Yes on H4 EAD
VO - Which company do you work for?
My Wife - Answered accordingly
VO - What do you do?
My Wife - Answered accordingly
VO - Is this role direct or contract?
My Wife - Answered accordingly
Sir, Your visa is approved
Dec 5th - My wife's Visa status changed to Issued
Dec 6th - My Visa status changed to Issued
Dec 6th - My Wife's passport is ready for pickup
I am waiting for my passport status.
Hope this helps!
Good luck to everyone
Me and My wife attended Visa Interview on Dec 4th at Hyderabad consulate. Here are the questions asked
VO - Hi, Good Morning How are you?
Me - Hello Sir, I am good. How are you?
VO - Is this your first H1B?
Me - No.
VO - How long are you with your employer?
Me - ** Years
VO - Who is your Client?
Me - ***
VO - What is your client about?
Me - Told briefly about the client and what they do
VO - Was your permanent residency started?
Me - Answered accordingly
VO - When did you start with this client?
Me - Month/ Year
VO - Who is your previous client?
Me - Answered accordingly
VO - What is your designation?
Me - Answered what is present in my LCA
VO - What is your salary?
Me - Answered what is present in my LCA
VO - Where do you stay?
Me - Answered with place where I live
Questions to My Wife -
VO - What year was your marriage?
My Wife - *** Year
VO - When did you first meet him?
My Wife - Answered accordingly
VO - Do you work?
My Wife - Yes on H4 EAD
VO - Which company do you work for?
My Wife - Answered accordingly
VO - What do you do?
My Wife - Answered accordingly
VO - Is this role direct or contract?
My Wife - Answered accordingly
Sir, Your visa is approved
Dec 5th - My wife's Visa status changed to Issued
Dec 6th - My Visa status changed to Issued
Dec 6th - My Wife's passport is ready for pickup
I am waiting for my passport status.
Hope this helps!
Good luck to everyone
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H1B/H4 Visa Renewal - Hyd Consulate
I just want to share my experience as I have been referring to this forum and lot of folks may be having similar issues
Nov 24th - Submitted documents via Dropbox at Hyd Consulate for H1B/H4 Visa Renewal
Nov 27th - Case Created for both H1B & H4 Applications
Nov 27th - Both Cases updated to Administrative Processing
Nov 28th - H4 Status changed to Issued
Nov 29th - Picked up H4 Passport
(No change in H1 Application status after Nov 27th and was showing in AP)
Dec 6th - Around noon H1B Application status changed to Issued
Hopefully will get the Passport by Friday!!
Like many others here, waiting for an update to see the status change to Issued has been very stressful and hope everyone's case get addressed soon and good luck!!
Nov 24th - Submitted documents via Dropbox at Hyd Consulate for H1B/H4 Visa Renewal
Nov 27th - Case Created for both H1B & H4 Applications
Nov 27th - Both Cases updated to Administrative Processing
Nov 28th - H4 Status changed to Issued
Nov 29th - Picked up H4 Passport
(No change in H1 Application status after Nov 27th and was showing in AP)
Dec 6th - Around noon H1B Application status changed to Issued
Hopefully will get the Passport by Friday!!
Like many others here, waiting for an update to see the status change to Issued has been very stressful and hope everyone's case get addressed soon and good luck!!
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