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H1B experience
Hi All,
I am on my 8th year of H1B with approved I140. I have always worked with big employers and currently in the CTH position with a very small Vendor (2-3 employees). I am in the need of traveling to India in another 10 days and I would need to go for a visa stamping. I am not eligible for dropbox and will have to go for personal interview (as my employer changed as well my visa stamped in my passport is more than a year old). I have all the relevant documents inclusive of Client letter with me. Am I going to be at risk by traveling to India at this time? My consulate is Kolkata. Appreciate your help.
I am on my 8th year of H1B with approved I140. I have always worked with big employers and currently in the CTH position with a very small Vendor (2-3 employees). I am in the need of traveling to India in another 10 days and I would need to go for a visa stamping. I am not eligible for dropbox and will have to go for personal interview (as my employer changed as well my visa stamped in my passport is more than a year old). I have all the relevant documents inclusive of Client letter with me. Am I going to be at risk by traveling to India at this time? My consulate is Kolkata. Appreciate your help.
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H1B in Vancouver
Hi,
This forum helped me a lot, so sharing key points of my experience (J to H1B) so that it may help someone else.
* Canada is the only option in North America for a change of visa status. Book your appointments well in advance (5-6 months), else book first and keep checking (everyday) for favorable dates, as cancellations occur and slots may open up
* If you are on a J visa it helps to get an advisory opinion on the applicability of 2 year home residency rule - it may save time later. You can get it by sending a letter to the department of state (no emails). Google : Home residency rule J Visa advisory opinion
* Vancouver consulate allows you to bring your child - no strollers, backpacks though
* There is a shop opposite Tim Hortons about a couple of blocks away that stores your bags for 5$
* Make sure that your photos are no more than 6 months old
* In my case, the consulate took 3 working days (including the day of interview) to provide stamped passport
* I took lots of documents but nothing was asked by the VO (Top 5 School, Fortune 5)
Vancouver has great food and is a beautiful city - spend time exploring it.
Cheers!
This forum helped me a lot, so sharing key points of my experience (J to H1B) so that it may help someone else.
* Canada is the only option in North America for a change of visa status. Book your appointments well in advance (5-6 months), else book first and keep checking (everyday) for favorable dates, as cancellations occur and slots may open up
* If you are on a J visa it helps to get an advisory opinion on the applicability of 2 year home residency rule - it may save time later. You can get it by sending a letter to the department of state (no emails). Google : Home residency rule J Visa advisory opinion
* Vancouver consulate allows you to bring your child - no strollers, backpacks though
* There is a shop opposite Tim Hortons about a couple of blocks away that stores your bags for 5$
* Make sure that your photos are no more than 6 months old
* In my case, the consulate took 3 working days (including the day of interview) to provide stamped passport
* I took lots of documents but nothing was asked by the VO (Top 5 School, Fortune 5)
Vancouver has great food and is a beautiful city - spend time exploring it.
Cheers!
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H1 stamping canada - ottawa on 27th september 2017
Going for visa stamping at Ottawa on 27th September 2017. Please let me know if anyone is interested in sharing accommodation. Thanks
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H4 Visa
Can I apply for H4 if my husband does not have H1 visa stamping? He has H1B approved.
Thank you.
Thank you.
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H1B
Hi, i am from sweden and one real estate broker wants to hire me because i have the langue skill and can sell retirement homes to scandinavian citizens and use the clients own langue.
anybody know if this should be H1B visa or pls inform me the correct way .
regards Mr Pelland
anybody know if this should be H1B visa or pls inform me the correct way .
regards Mr Pelland
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Hyd Dropbox -- interview--221g--issued
Was Eligible for drop box
FTE to largest organization( fortune 100)
2nd h1b
Day-1(aug 28th) ---dropped the docs
2nd day -- case created
4th day --- called for interview
5th day-- attended the interview, issued 221g white slip with additional processing (no docs asked)
Where do you work ??
Salary??
Which school ??
When did you graduate??
6th---10th day---ceac admin processing
11th day ---ceac issued
12th --- passport ready for pickup
My 2 cents
--- Don't get too excited/hyped if you qualify for Dropbox, be prepared to be called for the interview.
--- make sure your trip is planned atleast for 2+ weeks especially under these circumstances.
FTE to largest organization( fortune 100)
2nd h1b
Day-1(aug 28th) ---dropped the docs
2nd day -- case created
4th day --- called for interview
5th day-- attended the interview, issued 221g white slip with additional processing (no docs asked)
Where do you work ??
Salary??
Which school ??
When did you graduate??
6th---10th day---ceac admin processing
11th day ---ceac issued
12th --- passport ready for pickup
My 2 cents
--- Don't get too excited/hyped if you qualify for Dropbox, be prepared to be called for the interview.
--- make sure your trip is planned atleast for 2+ weeks especially under these circumstances.
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H1B approval fraud suspicion - New Look and feel of H1b 1797A approval
Hello Everyone
I did an H1b transfer recently and I have below questions to clarify my doubts over authenticity of the H1b approval I recently recieved.
1.Just wanted to check , Did USCIS change the look and feel of the I 797A(H1B approval)
I got my approval a week back Sep 6-2017 and I see the look and feel of the notice of Action changed when I compare it to my previous i797 (previous approved petition copy) It got me a little suspicious on the authenticity of the approval document.
2.In the approval document I received - H1b approved date and the date on the attached i94 does not match . I got an extended i94 date compared to my H1b approval date. Is this POSSIBLE ?
3.I received the H1b approval notice but the USCIS case status online does not shows me that my case is approved on my receipt number , it still says RECIEVED . Is this possible ?
I am just trying to track if I am not part of a fraud H1b case so will need all of your inputs who has been in the same situation.
Thanks
SG
I did an H1b transfer recently and I have below questions to clarify my doubts over authenticity of the H1b approval I recently recieved.
1.Just wanted to check , Did USCIS change the look and feel of the I 797A(H1B approval)
I got my approval a week back Sep 6-2017 and I see the look and feel of the notice of Action changed when I compare it to my previous i797 (previous approved petition copy) It got me a little suspicious on the authenticity of the approval document.
2.In the approval document I received - H1b approved date and the date on the attached i94 does not match . I got an extended i94 date compared to my H1b approval date. Is this POSSIBLE ?
3.I received the H1b approval notice but the USCIS case status online does not shows me that my case is approved on my receipt number , it still says RECIEVED . Is this possible ?
I am just trying to track if I am not part of a fraud H1b case so will need all of your inputs who has been in the same situation.
Thanks
SG
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Cap Gap ends
I really need someone's suggestion on this please..
I got an RFE and as we are not eligible to work after Sep 30th. My employer is asking me to work without a pay, when I said I cannot work he is saying he will fill my position in the mean time. My question is
Can I still get an approval even if my position is filled and if my employer does not withdraw my visa?
If H1 gets approved then I have to have payroll run on my H1, as I said if the position is filled and if there is no payroll running, what are the problems will I face?
If I can find another employer who is ready to transfer my visa, will there be any problem after the approval till the process of transfer? And how soon do we have to start the transfer process?
Thank you so much in advance.
I got an RFE and as we are not eligible to work after Sep 30th. My employer is asking me to work without a pay, when I said I cannot work he is saying he will fill my position in the mean time. My question is
Can I still get an approval even if my position is filled and if my employer does not withdraw my visa?
If H1 gets approved then I have to have payroll run on my H1, as I said if the position is filled and if there is no payroll running, what are the problems will I face?
If I can find another employer who is ready to transfer my visa, will there be any problem after the approval till the process of transfer? And how soon do we have to start the transfer process?
Thank you so much in advance.
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Is it Safe for Contractors to go for Stamping in India- Delhi embassy?
Hi,I do contracting (EVC) and I am on my 4th year of H1b. I am planning to get my 1st h1b VISA stamped in October From Delhi Embassy. I have all my documents, including client letter available.
I would like to know are people getting a lot of rejections/queries or is it safe to travel?
Thankyou,
Deev
I would like to know are people getting a lot of rejections/queries or is it safe to travel?
Thankyou,
Deev
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H1B Exp in Mumbai Sep 5th & 6th
Hey Everyone,
I am sharing my Biometric and Interview experience.
Sep 5th: Biometrics.
I had scheduled time of 3:30pm so I reached the center at 3:15pm.
I had to fill another DS160 form after my appointment was confirmed due to some missing data in the old one and my confirmation letter had old DS160 form number/barcode.
At entry I told the same and they asked my to show them the recent/latest DS160 form. They scanned the barcode of the recent DS160 form and let me in. After security checks I was allowed in and at the counter they asked for my passport, DS160 form and the appointment letter. I informed them too that I had 2 DS160 form. The lady at the counter took a printout of a label/sticker which contained the DS160 form number/barcode and Payment information number/Barcode as given in my appointment letter and put the sticker at the back of my passport. Then she replaced the DS160 form number/barcode with my recent DS160 form number/barcode. Which resolved the issue as now the new DS160 form details is updated everywhere.
I was done with the Biometrics in about 10mins and left for the day.
So if you had to fill more than 1 DS160 form then do not worry just inform the same at the counter before your biometrcis are done.
Sep 6th: Visa Interview
I had my visa interview scheduled at 9:30AM. I reached the center at 7:50 AM but they did not allow me to go inside as they said they will allow 9:30AM slots to go inside from 8:30AM.
At around 8:15AM the gaurds outside said that those of have 9:30AM slots to come and stand in a queue outside. I was standing 2nd in the queue of that line. At around 8:30AM they let us in. After the security checks everyone was asked to sit in the waiting area inside.
At around 9:25AM they took us in where the interview of everyone was taking place. They again checked my passport along with finger print verification and was asked to stand in the queue inside.
At around 10:25AM my turn finally came and below are the questions that was asked to me:
ME: Goodmorning Mam.
VO: Passport please along with the I797 form.
I gave the same and waited for a few seconds.
VO: What is your Highest Qualification.
ME: Told the same.
VO: Who is your Client?
ME: Answered the same.
Vo: Asked my Client name again.
ME: Said the same along with a few details of my Client.
VO: What do you do for your Client?
ME: Mentioned the job responsibilities for my Client.
VO: You mentioned that you have lost your OLD Passport, did you have US Visa stamped on your OLD Passport.
ME: No
VO: Are you Married?
ME: No
She said your Visa is approved and you will receive an sms in a few days and returned my I797 form.
All the best Guys :)
I am sharing my Biometric and Interview experience.
Sep 5th: Biometrics.
I had scheduled time of 3:30pm so I reached the center at 3:15pm.
I had to fill another DS160 form after my appointment was confirmed due to some missing data in the old one and my confirmation letter had old DS160 form number/barcode.
At entry I told the same and they asked my to show them the recent/latest DS160 form. They scanned the barcode of the recent DS160 form and let me in. After security checks I was allowed in and at the counter they asked for my passport, DS160 form and the appointment letter. I informed them too that I had 2 DS160 form. The lady at the counter took a printout of a label/sticker which contained the DS160 form number/barcode and Payment information number/Barcode as given in my appointment letter and put the sticker at the back of my passport. Then she replaced the DS160 form number/barcode with my recent DS160 form number/barcode. Which resolved the issue as now the new DS160 form details is updated everywhere.
I was done with the Biometrics in about 10mins and left for the day.
So if you had to fill more than 1 DS160 form then do not worry just inform the same at the counter before your biometrcis are done.
Sep 6th: Visa Interview
I had my visa interview scheduled at 9:30AM. I reached the center at 7:50 AM but they did not allow me to go inside as they said they will allow 9:30AM slots to go inside from 8:30AM.
At around 8:15AM the gaurds outside said that those of have 9:30AM slots to come and stand in a queue outside. I was standing 2nd in the queue of that line. At around 8:30AM they let us in. After the security checks everyone was asked to sit in the waiting area inside.
At around 9:25AM they took us in where the interview of everyone was taking place. They again checked my passport along with finger print verification and was asked to stand in the queue inside.
At around 10:25AM my turn finally came and below are the questions that was asked to me:
ME: Goodmorning Mam.
VO: Passport please along with the I797 form.
I gave the same and waited for a few seconds.
VO: What is your Highest Qualification.
ME: Told the same.
VO: Who is your Client?
ME: Answered the same.
Vo: Asked my Client name again.
ME: Said the same along with a few details of my Client.
VO: What do you do for your Client?
ME: Mentioned the job responsibilities for my Client.
VO: You mentioned that you have lost your OLD Passport, did you have US Visa stamped on your OLD Passport.
ME: No
VO: Are you Married?
ME: No
She said your Visa is approved and you will receive an sms in a few days and returned my I797 form.
All the best Guys :)
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