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H4 Visa Issued But H1 Visa is in Administrative Processing
Hi,
I had my drop box @ Hyderabad Consulate, on 16 Oct and I would be eligible for drop box till 30-Oct as my previous Visa expired on 30 Oct 2016.
I submitted H1 & H4 documents. My wife's H4 Visa is stamped the next day of submission. But, my H1 is still under administrative processing till date. it is now 10 business days.
Is there any one who experienced a similar case lately?
Please let me know what can be done to get the reason of holding my Visa for a long time. I wanted to know the reason to go head with the next steps atleast.
This is extension & change in employer.
I had my drop box @ Hyderabad Consulate, on 16 Oct and I would be eligible for drop box till 30-Oct as my previous Visa expired on 30 Oct 2016.
I submitted H1 & H4 documents. My wife's H4 Visa is stamped the next day of submission. But, my H1 is still under administrative processing till date. it is now 10 business days.
Is there any one who experienced a similar case lately?
Please let me know what can be done to get the reason of holding my Visa for a long time. I wanted to know the reason to go head with the next steps atleast.
This is extension & change in employer.
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H1 &H4 DROP BOX QUESTION
HI ,
Can any one Post Recent Experiecne in HYD/India.
we were planning to India this November and Eligible for Drop Box.
I heard that even though Drop is Eligible , Consulate team is calling for interview.
can any one advice ?
Appreciate for all your help
Thanks
Sri
Can any one Post Recent Experiecne in HYD/India.
we were planning to India this November and Eligible for Drop Box.
I heard that even though Drop is Eligible , Consulate team is calling for interview.
can any one advice ?
Appreciate for all your help
Thanks
Sri
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Stamping in Mumbai - Photograph
Question : Do we need to take a photograph or they would take one during ofc ?
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Received 221 G and all documents returned along with Passport - Chennai
Hello,
Below my experience and still am waiting for an update :
10/05/2017 : Biometrics
10/06/2017 : Went for consular interview in 8o clock slot along with my wife and kid. Am in H1B.
Moved to another employer and stayed in US for 3 yrs.
VO - Good Morning
Me - Good Morning Officer
VO - Can i have your passport and i797
Me - Gave the document
VO - Who is the petitioner
Me - ZZZ
VO - Is this in house project
Me - No
VO - Who is your client?
Me - xxxx
VO - Can i see your W2s
Me - Gave
VO - Where is 2017 W2?
Me - Already provided W2s for 2016, 2017 W2s will be generated only by Feb 2018.
VO - Do you have updated client letter
Me - No, but i have the Employer Letter
VO - Do you have Client Agreement?
Me - No, sorry.
VO - Can you provide the client letter if needed?
Me - Yes, i can
VO - Please wait
She went to next counter, had a discussion and came back took blue slip and selected all documents related to client and employer, gave it along with my passport and i797 and other documents.
VO - I can't issue the visa now, please submit the documents as i mentioned in this document and then it will be decided.
Me - Thank you Officer.
We returned back and i informed my employer and he collected all documents and shared it. It took some time for me to get the client letter and submited the same and still waiting.
Document submited on 10/19/2017.
Can see the Case created date as 10/05/2017
Last updated date as 10/06/2017 (VO Interview date)
Keeping fingers crossed. My return flight is on 11/01/2017, looks like i need to postpone my return to US.
Below my experience and still am waiting for an update :
10/05/2017 : Biometrics
10/06/2017 : Went for consular interview in 8o clock slot along with my wife and kid. Am in H1B.
Moved to another employer and stayed in US for 3 yrs.
VO - Good Morning
Me - Good Morning Officer
VO - Can i have your passport and i797
Me - Gave the document
VO - Who is the petitioner
Me - ZZZ
VO - Is this in house project
Me - No
VO - Who is your client?
Me - xxxx
VO - Can i see your W2s
Me - Gave
VO - Where is 2017 W2?
Me - Already provided W2s for 2016, 2017 W2s will be generated only by Feb 2018.
VO - Do you have updated client letter
Me - No, but i have the Employer Letter
VO - Do you have Client Agreement?
Me - No, sorry.
VO - Can you provide the client letter if needed?
Me - Yes, i can
VO - Please wait
She went to next counter, had a discussion and came back took blue slip and selected all documents related to client and employer, gave it along with my passport and i797 and other documents.
VO - I can't issue the visa now, please submit the documents as i mentioned in this document and then it will be decided.
Me - Thank you Officer.
We returned back and i informed my employer and he collected all documents and shared it. It took some time for me to get the client letter and submited the same and still waiting.
Document submited on 10/19/2017.
Can see the Case created date as 10/05/2017
Last updated date as 10/06/2017 (VO Interview date)
Keeping fingers crossed. My return flight is on 11/01/2017, looks like i need to postpone my return to US.
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Passport is ready for dispatch but Visa status under Admin Processing
Hi there,
My wife's passport was submitted on 16th Oct for H4 Dropbox. Currently visa status shows "Administrative Processing" but when I check the status of passport, its says "Passport has been received from the consular section, and is currently being processed for delivery". What does this mean?
Did anyone have had similar experience before?
Regards,
Saurabh
My wife's passport was submitted on 16th Oct for H4 Dropbox. Currently visa status shows "Administrative Processing" but when I check the status of passport, its says "Passport has been received from the consular section, and is currently being processed for delivery". What does this mean?
Did anyone have had similar experience before?
Regards,
Saurabh
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H1/H4 Extension Stamping Interview in New Delhi
Hello Friends ,
We had visa stamping interview recently in New Delhi consulate -
Day 1 : I had an updated DS160 ( made a mistake in old one ), biometrics and photo were taken .
Day 2 : Our Appointment was for 10 AM , we reached there by 9 AM and were allowed in immediately.
VO : Hello Good Morning !!!
Me : Good Morning , gave passports and I797.
VO: Looked at my old visa and asked if this is a renewal ?
Me: Yes.
VO: What do you do in US?
Me: Briefly explained my role .
VO: How long have you been with this employer?
Me: Answered.
VO: Do you work for any client ?
Me: Answered Yes.
VO: What do you do for them ?
Me: Again explained my roles and responsibilities.
VO: How long with this client?
Me: Answered.
VO: How long have you been married?
Me: Answered.
VO: Who arranged the marriage?
Me: Answered
VO: Your Visas are approved ,gave us the pamphlet.
No other documents were asked .We were out before 10 AM .Our passports were ready for pickup within 2 days .
At POE the officer asked just one question - Are you on H1B.
So friends just be confident clear and have proper understanding of your roles and responsibilities.
We had visa stamping interview recently in New Delhi consulate -
Day 1 : I had an updated DS160 ( made a mistake in old one ), biometrics and photo were taken .
Day 2 : Our Appointment was for 10 AM , we reached there by 9 AM and were allowed in immediately.
VO : Hello Good Morning !!!
Me : Good Morning , gave passports and I797.
VO: Looked at my old visa and asked if this is a renewal ?
Me: Yes.
VO: What do you do in US?
Me: Briefly explained my role .
VO: How long have you been with this employer?
Me: Answered.
VO: Do you work for any client ?
Me: Answered Yes.
VO: What do you do for them ?
Me: Again explained my roles and responsibilities.
VO: How long with this client?
Me: Answered.
VO: How long have you been married?
Me: Answered.
VO: Who arranged the marriage?
Me: Answered
VO: Your Visas are approved ,gave us the pamphlet.
No other documents were asked .We were out before 10 AM .Our passports were ready for pickup within 2 days .
At POE the officer asked just one question - Are you on H1B.
So friends just be confident clear and have proper understanding of your roles and responsibilities.
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H4 VISA stamping in pune
Hello all,
I am planning to travel to India in February for a short trip, My trip will be only for 8 days. I need to do H4 VISA stamping when I go to India.
As I will be traveling to Pune for short trip , I will be using Drop box service for my H4 VISA stamping.
Can anybody share your recent experiences of H4 VISA stamping ? How much is the processing time?
Will there be any risk of delays? as I will be going for very short trip.
I did the stamping 3 years back too, at that time the processing was very fast, I got my passport in 4-5 days.
I want to know the recent experiences. Can anyone share their experience pls?
Thanks in advance
Pradnya
I am planning to travel to India in February for a short trip, My trip will be only for 8 days. I need to do H4 VISA stamping when I go to India.
As I will be traveling to Pune for short trip , I will be using Drop box service for my H4 VISA stamping.
Can anybody share your recent experiences of H4 VISA stamping ? How much is the processing time?
Will there be any risk of delays? as I will be going for very short trip.
I did the stamping 3 years back too, at that time the processing was very fast, I got my passport in 4-5 days.
I want to know the recent experiences. Can anyone share their experience pls?
Thanks in advance
Pradnya
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F1 OPT to H1-B - New Delhi - Admin Processing
I went for my consular visa interview for H1B on 18th October 2017 and after a few basic questions the officer told me that my "visa is approved". No slip was given.
CEAC website shows "Administrative Processing" and no case update since the 18th and Passport Tracking shows "Your passport is still with the US Embassy/Consulate".
I've been working in the US for the past 1 yr 3 months after graduation from my MBA program and took 10 days off to get the H1B stamped. It seems like the processing time is really high these days. I'm rescheduling today's flight to end of next week so I get another 7 business days.
It's really stressful going through this even after everything is approved and also after a positive verbal confirmation at the visa interview.
Is anyone facing a similar situation with their H1B visa experience? Any idea about the average processing times?
Thanks!
CEAC website shows "Administrative Processing" and no case update since the 18th and Passport Tracking shows "Your passport is still with the US Embassy/Consulate".
I've been working in the US for the past 1 yr 3 months after graduation from my MBA program and took 10 days off to get the H1B stamped. It seems like the processing time is really high these days. I'm rescheduling today's flight to end of next week so I get another 7 business days.
It's really stressful going through this even after everything is approved and also after a positive verbal confirmation at the visa interview.
Is anyone facing a similar situation with their H1B visa experience? Any idea about the average processing times?
Thanks!
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H4 Visa Stamp Dropbox - Mumbai US Consulate
Hi there,
This regarding my wife's H4 Dropbox. She submitted her passport and other documents on 16th Oct. When we check the status on CEAC, it says -
"Application Received"
Case Created: 17-Oct-2017
Case Last Updated: 23-Oct-2017. Mumbai US consulate had two days off for Diwali (18th Oct and 19th Oct) as per their calendar. When they took the passport, they said you will get it in 3 to 4 days but the status is still showing "Application Received."
Is there anyone in similar situation? Please share your recent Dropbox experience.
Regards,
Saurabh
This regarding my wife's H4 Dropbox. She submitted her passport and other documents on 16th Oct. When we check the status on CEAC, it says -
"Application Received"
Case Created: 17-Oct-2017
Case Last Updated: 23-Oct-2017. Mumbai US consulate had two days off for Diwali (18th Oct and 19th Oct) as per their calendar. When they took the passport, they said you will get it in 3 to 4 days but the status is still showing "Application Received."
Is there anyone in similar situation? Please share your recent Dropbox experience.
Regards,
Saurabh
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VISA approved, Administrative processing
Location: Chennai
Type: H1b and h4 extension stamping 2nd term (6years 2 months) I140 approved
Dropbox date: Oct 3rd 2017
Case status: AP , Oct 4
Case update: Oct 11, passport released from consular section and ready for delivery
Oct 13, received PP's in mail, with 221g blue slip and previous cancelled without prejudice
Oct 17, Visa interview attended, for 10 mins.
Client letter and other docs are returned by VO and said Visa approved Nd u will get PP's in 2-3days
Oct 17 , status updated AP
Oct 19, visa ISSUED for h4 dependent, passport ready for pickup
Oct 23, primary applicant , H1 holder is still in AP.
Anyone on similar boat please advise how long this takes, considering defendant was issued visa
Type: H1b and h4 extension stamping 2nd term (6years 2 months) I140 approved
Dropbox date: Oct 3rd 2017
Case status: AP , Oct 4
Case update: Oct 11, passport released from consular section and ready for delivery
Oct 13, received PP's in mail, with 221g blue slip and previous cancelled without prejudice
Oct 17, Visa interview attended, for 10 mins.
Client letter and other docs are returned by VO and said Visa approved Nd u will get PP's in 2-3days
Oct 17 , status updated AP
Oct 19, visa ISSUED for h4 dependent, passport ready for pickup
Oct 23, primary applicant , H1 holder is still in AP.
Anyone on similar boat please advise how long this takes, considering defendant was issued visa
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