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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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H1b visa interview - Mumbai Consulate
I had my visa interview on 6th of dec'17.
VO: Good morning!
Me: Good morning!
VO: Can i have your passport and I797?
Me: passed.
VO: Can i have your old passport?
Me: passed
VO: How long have you been working with the employer?
Me: Answered
VO: Are you going to work for any client?
Me: No. Answered.
VO: Are you married?
Me: Answered.
VO: Are [family]they travelling with you?
Me: Answered.
VO: what is your highest educational qualification?
Me: Answered.
VO: Your visa is approved :). You will received within 10 days.
Me: Thank you!
One thing i over heard, It sounded like many from data science were there today :)
This forum was very helpful. All the best Guys!
NOTE: I did not carry things that need to be deposited as per the advice from this forum. I would advice the same. Even smart watch/ heath gears(fitbit,etc), earphone are prohibited.
VO: Good morning!
Me: Good morning!
VO: Can i have your passport and I797?
Me: passed.
VO: Can i have your old passport?
Me: passed
VO: How long have you been working with the employer?
Me: Answered
VO: Are you going to work for any client?
Me: No. Answered.
VO: Are you married?
Me: Answered.
VO: Are [family]they travelling with you?
Me: Answered.
VO: what is your highest educational qualification?
Me: Answered.
VO: Your visa is approved :). You will received within 10 days.
Me: Thank you!
One thing i over heard, It sounded like many from data science were there today :)
This forum was very helpful. All the best Guys!
NOTE: I did not carry things that need to be deposited as per the advice from this forum. I would advice the same. Even smart watch/ heath gears(fitbit,etc), earphone are prohibited.
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H1B Visa Interview at Mumbai
I had my visa interview on Dec 5th at Mumbai Consulate.
Its was H1B and H4 together.
VO: Can i have your passport?
Me: Passed the Passport.
VO: How long you have been working with your current employer?
Me: Answered
VO: How much in your salary annually?
Me: Answered
VO: Do you have end client?
Me: Yes
VO: Who is your end client?
Me: Answered.
(She was typing and looking up some information)
VO: Where they are located?
Me: Answered
(Again she was typing and looking up some information)
VO: What is your highest Degrees?
Me: Masters in Computer Science
VO: (To my wife) What is your highest degree?
Her: Masters in Computer Science
VO: Did you read the white pamphlet?
Me: Yes
VO: Your Visa is Approved and you will get your passport in 3-5 business days.
Me: Thanks you. Have a wonderful day.
This is my first H1B interview in India. Before I did it in Canada.
Important Note:
Do not go more than 20 minutes early. They do not allow you to stand in line before that.
Also check the weather before you go. It was raining whole time when I went. Lot of people and their documents got wet.
Hope this helps and all the best!!!
Its was H1B and H4 together.
VO: Can i have your passport?
Me: Passed the Passport.
VO: How long you have been working with your current employer?
Me: Answered
VO: How much in your salary annually?
Me: Answered
VO: Do you have end client?
Me: Yes
VO: Who is your end client?
Me: Answered.
(She was typing and looking up some information)
VO: Where they are located?
Me: Answered
(Again she was typing and looking up some information)
VO: What is your highest Degrees?
Me: Masters in Computer Science
VO: (To my wife) What is your highest degree?
Her: Masters in Computer Science
VO: Did you read the white pamphlet?
Me: Yes
VO: Your Visa is Approved and you will get your passport in 3-5 business days.
Me: Thanks you. Have a wonderful day.
This is my first H1B interview in India. Before I did it in Canada.
Important Note:
Do not go more than 20 minutes early. They do not allow you to stand in line before that.
Also check the weather before you go. It was raining whole time when I went. Lot of people and their documents got wet.
Hope this helps and all the best!!!
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H1B Visa Stamping - Additional Processing [Hyderabad]
I had my Visa interview on 6th Dec at Hyderabad consulate. Below is my experience.
Can I see your passport?
Are you here for a H1B visa ?
Yes
Can I see your i797?
Passed it
Who do you work for ?
YYYY
Is it a consulting firm?
Yes
How many employees do they have?
ZZZ
Do you work for a client ?
Yes, I work for YYYY
Do you have your client letter?
Yes and I passed it on [it's an email from manager saying they don't issue client letters]
What's your highest degree?
Masters in computer science
Can I see your latest pay stubs?
I passed them on
Does your employer pay you on time?
Yes
Then the consular said that we will have to do some administrative processing on educational background and that it might take one to two weeks. I can't make a decision yet. I'm going to retain your passport You will receive an email from us in case we need any additional documents. CEAC shows AP.
I have seen previous posts with similar experiences. It's a waiting game now.
Can I see your passport?
Are you here for a H1B visa ?
Yes
Can I see your i797?
Passed it
Who do you work for ?
YYYY
Is it a consulting firm?
Yes
How many employees do they have?
ZZZ
Do you work for a client ?
Yes, I work for YYYY
Do you have your client letter?
Yes and I passed it on [it's an email from manager saying they don't issue client letters]
What's your highest degree?
Masters in computer science
Can I see your latest pay stubs?
I passed them on
Does your employer pay you on time?
Yes
Then the consular said that we will have to do some administrative processing on educational background and that it might take one to two weeks. I can't make a decision yet. I'm going to retain your passport You will receive an email from us in case we need any additional documents. CEAC shows AP.
I have seen previous posts with similar experiences. It's a waiting game now.
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called for fingerprints and Interview for H4 dropbox
Hi All,
I have submitted DS160 and dropbox confirmation letter and other supporting documents on Nov 27 for H4 only Visa. My spouse is in USA.
after 2 days on Nov 29, i got email calling for fingerprints and interview for this week.
what documents i need to provide on interview date ? are they calling for H4 visa members also ?
any one in same boat ?
I have submitted DS160 and dropbox confirmation letter and other supporting documents on Nov 27 for H4 only Visa. My spouse is in USA.
after 2 days on Nov 29, i got email calling for fingerprints and interview for this week.
what documents i need to provide on interview date ? are they calling for H4 visa members also ?
any one in same boat ?
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