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Drop Box Experience in India-hyderabad
Hi
I am writing my H1B Stamping Experience in Hyderabad India on July-06 -2017 .I Was qualified for Drop-Box Program as my stamp was expired in last one year.
Brief Overview of my Case
1st H1B Stamp done on Nov-2016 Stamp Valid Till Dec-2016
My H1B transfer was done in Feb 2016 and i have petition validity only till Feb2017
in Feb 2017 my employer filed for Extension got new approved petetion and attended stamping in India on July 10
below are timelines
07/10 - Dropped the Documents
07/11 - Case created
07/12 - DS 160 Status Showing as Issued
Collected the the passport after 3 days as there was delay in Passport being available
I am writing my H1B Stamping Experience in Hyderabad India on July-06 -2017 .I Was qualified for Drop-Box Program as my stamp was expired in last one year.
Brief Overview of my Case
1st H1B Stamp done on Nov-2016 Stamp Valid Till Dec-2016
My H1B transfer was done in Feb 2016 and i have petition validity only till Feb2017
in Feb 2017 my employer filed for Extension got new approved petetion and attended stamping in India on July 10
below are timelines
07/10 - Dropped the Documents
07/11 - Case created
07/12 - DS 160 Status Showing as Issued
Collected the the passport after 3 days as there was delay in Passport being available
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Admin processing- no docs asked- vo took passport
Me: This will be my first h1. Already on an f1, and working in the same field as my studies. Presently working with a consultancy on evvc model.
Biometrics - 26 th july- straightforward
Visa interview
Had the standard documents like 797, client and vendor letters, paystubs, tax returns etc
I stood in the line, after various security check etc. The two people in front of me had their visa rejected, they were applying for an f1 visa. In the adjacent counter a h1 got approved.
I stepped up, and the usual greeting and then ,
VO: Did you study in the us ?
Me: yes, I did
VO: is your employer xxxxx
Me: Yes, that is correct
VO: Do you work for one of their clients ?
Me: Yes, I work at the client side and the client is xxxxx
VO: where is the workplace ?
Me: told the place
VO: how do you survive the Winters there !
I just smiled and said you get used to it
VO: how long a.have you been working for the client and what do you do there ?
About 2.5 years and explained some responsibilities
VO: what did you study in the us ?
Master in so and so
VO then said ,I everything looks good but the passport will take a little longer as you are going from f1 to h1, looks like the sevis has not updated properly. You do not need to submit any documents, and everything is okay.
Me: do you know how long it will take ?
VO: cant say for sure, but should not be long
Me: but the visa is approved right ?
VO: it is not in the system, but I don't see a problem
She then gave me a white slip with the case number.
Anyone with similar experience ? Any idea how long it might take ?
Biometrics - 26 th july- straightforward
Visa interview
Had the standard documents like 797, client and vendor letters, paystubs, tax returns etc
I stood in the line, after various security check etc. The two people in front of me had their visa rejected, they were applying for an f1 visa. In the adjacent counter a h1 got approved.
I stepped up, and the usual greeting and then ,
VO: Did you study in the us ?
Me: yes, I did
VO: is your employer xxxxx
Me: Yes, that is correct
VO: Do you work for one of their clients ?
Me: Yes, I work at the client side and the client is xxxxx
VO: where is the workplace ?
Me: told the place
VO: how do you survive the Winters there !
I just smiled and said you get used to it
VO: how long a.have you been working for the client and what do you do there ?
About 2.5 years and explained some responsibilities
VO: what did you study in the us ?
Master in so and so
VO then said ,I everything looks good but the passport will take a little longer as you are going from f1 to h1, looks like the sevis has not updated properly. You do not need to submit any documents, and everything is okay.
Me: do you know how long it will take ?
VO: cant say for sure, but should not be long
Me: but the visa is approved right ?
VO: it is not in the system, but I don't see a problem
She then gave me a white slip with the case number.
Anyone with similar experience ? Any idea how long it might take ?
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H4 Dropbox Experience - Mumbai
Here is my timeline.
Background: My husband is on h1b with same company for 6 years. He has a valid visa stamped on his passport when he visited alone last time and his I140 is approved. I have H4 EAD. My last visa was expired 11 months back so I am eligable for dropbox.
Documents required. Copy of Husbands I797 , Copy of his passport first and last page along with latest visa copy, my original passport, ds160 confirmation page and 1 photo.
7/24 - Documents submitted at around 3:30 PM (near to closing time of OFC)
7/25 - In the morning I can see as Application Received. At around 12 Noon, status changed to Administrative Processing
7/26 - Administrative Processing
7/27 - At around 11 AM, status changed to "Issued". At around 3 PM, got email as passport ready for pickup.
Yet to collect the passport.
Background: My husband is on h1b with same company for 6 years. He has a valid visa stamped on his passport when he visited alone last time and his I140 is approved. I have H4 EAD. My last visa was expired 11 months back so I am eligable for dropbox.
Documents required. Copy of Husbands I797 , Copy of his passport first and last page along with latest visa copy, my original passport, ds160 confirmation page and 1 photo.
7/24 - Documents submitted at around 3:30 PM (near to closing time of OFC)
7/25 - In the morning I can see as Application Received. At around 12 Noon, status changed to Administrative Processing
7/26 - Administrative Processing
7/27 - At around 11 AM, status changed to "Issued". At around 3 PM, got email as passport ready for pickup.
Yet to collect the passport.
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H4 experience at Kolkata
Thanks to everyone for sharing their experience in this forum, was of much help.
I got married on the 2nd of July and my interview was on the 5th of July 2017, below is my experience -
Documents carried -
1. Husband's I797, LCA, I129
2. Letter of support from husband's company
3. My pay stubs
4. My letter of experience
5. Husband's address proof
6. Husband's tax returns and bank statements
7. Marriage photos
8. Wedding invitation cards from both sides
9. Marriage certificate
Questions asked -
1. Which company does your husband work in ?
2. Love marriage or arrange?
3. When was your wedding?
4. How many people attended the wedding?
Documents required by VO -
1. My and husband's passports
2. Husband's I797
3. Marriage certificate
Finally, your visa is approved. You'll be notified when it's ready by mail or text message.
Got message next day on the 6th that passport is ready for pickup. Since I was out of station I picked my passport on the 10th and left India on the 15th.
POE was pretty smooth too, took 5mins for both of us. No questions from me, only passports requested from both, asked my husband what he does and that's it. Good luck everyone, thanks again for all the inputs in this forum.
I got married on the 2nd of July and my interview was on the 5th of July 2017, below is my experience -
Documents carried -
1. Husband's I797, LCA, I129
2. Letter of support from husband's company
3. My pay stubs
4. My letter of experience
5. Husband's address proof
6. Husband's tax returns and bank statements
7. Marriage photos
8. Wedding invitation cards from both sides
9. Marriage certificate
Questions asked -
1. Which company does your husband work in ?
2. Love marriage or arrange?
3. When was your wedding?
4. How many people attended the wedding?
Documents required by VO -
1. My and husband's passports
2. Husband's I797
3. Marriage certificate
Finally, your visa is approved. You'll be notified when it's ready by mail or text message.
Got message next day on the 6th that passport is ready for pickup. Since I was out of station I picked my passport on the 10th and left India on the 15th.
POE was pretty smooth too, took 5mins for both of us. No questions from me, only passports requested from both, asked my husband what he does and that's it. Good luck everyone, thanks again for all the inputs in this forum.
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H1B dropbox at hyderabad
Hi
I am posting on behalf of my wife visa process.
Submitted the docs at VFS on July 3rd for dropbox and on 7th Friday got a email asking for finger prints verification by consular office and they scheduled appointment on 10th July.
She went to embassy at the appointment time and directly asked to go to the specific window and gave her finger prints.On the next day 11th the visa is issued and we picked the passport on 13th July.
Thank you!!!
I am posting on behalf of my wife visa process.
Submitted the docs at VFS on July 3rd for dropbox and on 7th Friday got a email asking for finger prints verification by consular office and they scheduled appointment on 10th July.
She went to embassy at the appointment time and directly asked to go to the specific window and gave her finger prints.On the next day 11th the visa is issued and we picked the passport on 13th July.
Thank you!!!
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H1b Visa interview Question
Hi All,
I have my H1b interview in few days. I am working as a software engineer in US but my education background is from electrical engineering, will that be a problem during visa interview. will there be any chances of 221g or visa rejections due to this reason. what would be the best answer if they ask "why are you working in IT field being from non-IT background?". please suggest. Thanks.
I have my H1b interview in few days. I am working as a software engineer in US but my education background is from electrical engineering, will that be a problem during visa interview. will there be any chances of 221g or visa rejections due to this reason. what would be the best answer if they ask "why are you working in IT field being from non-IT background?". please suggest. Thanks.
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Need help on New H1B, H4 Visa stamping in chennai
Hi All,
I scheduled my H1B visa stamping for me and my wife,kid ( H4 ) on August 2nd week in Chennai. This is the first time am going for the stamping interview, So if someone could share what type of questions will be asked or if anything in specific to be prepared would be more helpful for me.
Thanks in Advance.
I scheduled my H1B visa stamping for me and my wife,kid ( H4 ) on August 2nd week in Chennai. This is the first time am going for the stamping interview, So if someone could share what type of questions will be asked or if anything in specific to be prepared would be more helpful for me.
Thanks in Advance.
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H1B Visa Interview with Computer Programmer as Occupation
Hello All
Any one in the group went for H1B Visa Interview in July with Computer Programmer as Speciality Occupation.
If any Please let me know your interview experience.I have my interview scheduled in this month.
Any one in the group went for H1B Visa Interview in July with Computer Programmer as Speciality Occupation.
If any Please let me know your interview experience.I have my interview scheduled in this month.
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Does client letter must for drop box
Hi Guys,
Please suggest me does client letter must for dropbox h1b extension
client is not willing to give client letter.
Thanks
Please suggest me does client letter must for dropbox h1b extension
client is not willing to give client letter.
Thanks
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Question related to visa appointment
Hello All experts,
I am looking to take an appointment for visa interview for H1 in 1st week of Oct.
Could anyone tell me how soon can i take an appointment Or do i need to wait for some time to take appointment for 1st week of October.
For example Can i take an appointment right now Or in August Or in September?
Please help me out. Thank you in advance.
I am looking to take an appointment for visa interview for H1 in 1st week of Oct.
Could anyone tell me how soon can i take an appointment Or do i need to wait for some time to take appointment for 1st week of October.
For example Can i take an appointment right now Or in August Or in September?
Please help me out. Thank you in advance.
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