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My H1B - interview experience at Chennai - 2021-March
First of all thanks for the people behind this forum, it helped me a lot preparing for my interview.
Visa type: H1B - First time applicant.
Location : Chennai
Interview time : 11AM ; Reached at 9:45AM ; Allowed to join queue at 10:00 AM
Overall time: 15 mins in queue ; 20 mins waiting time in Hall ; Interview: 30 to 40 seconds
Interview:
Me: Good morning sir..
Vo: Good morning
VO: Please pass me your passport
Me: here you go
He just checked the passport page by page and said... oh “Republica Argentina “ ------------ ( by seeing Argentina Visa stamping, btw I have multiple visa stampings for other countries in my passport including B1/B2)
Me: yes sir , I have travelled there
VO: Who is your end client
Me: *** *** ***
VO: Is it in Austin, Texas
Me : Yes it is in Texas
VO: how much salary you are going to get in US ?
Me : **** **** * USD per annum
What’s your education ?
Me: Bachelors degree in Information Technology
VO: Are you married ?
Me : No sir, I’m single
Your visa is approved !!!
This is for you ( he gave me approved slip, know your rights card)
Overall it took 30 to 40 seconds, I should consider myself as lucky that they didn't even ask for single paper (petition copy / client letter etc)
However keep all the necessary documents and be confident while answering.
All the best!
Visa type: H1B - First time applicant.
Location : Chennai
Interview time : 11AM ; Reached at 9:45AM ; Allowed to join queue at 10:00 AM
Overall time: 15 mins in queue ; 20 mins waiting time in Hall ; Interview: 30 to 40 seconds
Interview:
Me: Good morning sir..
Vo: Good morning
VO: Please pass me your passport
Me: here you go
He just checked the passport page by page and said... oh “Republica Argentina “ ------------ ( by seeing Argentina Visa stamping, btw I have multiple visa stampings for other countries in my passport including B1/B2)
Me: yes sir , I have travelled there
VO: Who is your end client
Me: *** *** ***
VO: Is it in Austin, Texas
Me : Yes it is in Texas
VO: how much salary you are going to get in US ?
Me : **** **** * USD per annum
What’s your education ?
Me: Bachelors degree in Information Technology
VO: Are you married ?
Me : No sir, I’m single
Your visa is approved !!!
This is for you ( he gave me approved slip, know your rights card)
Overall it took 30 to 40 seconds, I should consider myself as lucky that they didn't even ask for single paper (petition copy / client letter etc)
However keep all the necessary documents and be confident while answering.
All the best!
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H4 Dependent Visa
My wife and I are currently in USA. I am on H1B Visa with a priority date of Feb 2014 and my wife is on H4 Visa. Our Visa got expired in Jan 2021. We both filed for Extension in December. I have received my I 797 A but my wife have not received here I 797A. She already completed her biometrics but have not yet received the I 797A Approval. She has to travel India for Emergency. I would like to understand
1) Is she eligible for Drop box in India for H4 Approval.
1) Is she eligible for Drop box in India for H4 Approval.
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H4 was rejected due to incorrect fee on Feb20 which was filed before i94 expiry date(Dec20).It is resubmitted a week, Can dependent stay in USA since it was refiled ?
I was working with Company A on L1B visa which was expired on Dec 20th 2020. During valid i94 of L1b, Company A filed L1B extension and L2 for dependent in Oct, 2020. L1/L2 I94 Expiry date : Dec
20th 2020.
Meanwhile my H1B was approved in Oct, 2020 filed by Company B. I moved H1 status Dec 1st, 2020 when my L1-i94 was valid. My H1B status is valid till 2023. it is good.
But, Company B had filed H4 transfer request before their last i94 valid ( Dec 20, 2020) since I moved on H1 status. On Feb, 27th 2020. H4 transfer request of dependant got rejected due to incorrect fees and received green slip. Company B resubmitted new file within a week.
My family is so scared to travel outside USA during this COVID-19. Could you please let us know whether my dependants could stay in USA since it is resubmitted or they have to leave ?
20th 2020.
Meanwhile my H1B was approved in Oct, 2020 filed by Company B. I moved H1 status Dec 1st, 2020 when my L1-i94 was valid. My H1B status is valid till 2023. it is good.
But, Company B had filed H4 transfer request before their last i94 valid ( Dec 20, 2020) since I moved on H1 status. On Feb, 27th 2020. H4 transfer request of dependant got rejected due to incorrect fees and received green slip. Company B resubmitted new file within a week.
My family is so scared to travel outside USA during this COVID-19. Could you please let us know whether my dependants could stay in USA since it is resubmitted or they have to leave ?
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H1b Extension - Dropbox - 221g White Slip
Hi All,
I’m fulltime employee working for same firm from last 5 years. I had drop box appointment with Chennai US consulate. Got a 221g (White Slip) to attend for in person interview on 1st march.
Then scheduled appointment for in-person interview and attended in-person interview on 17th March and again got 221g white slip.
Start of conversation
• Consulate General- Please provide Passport and 221g Letter.
• My Response- Handed over passport and 221g letter.
• Consulate General- Do you know Professor YYYY from YYYY college of New York.
• My response– “Professor has given a support letter for H1B RFE (How is my job a specialized job) in 2017”
• Consulate General – Please provide the copy of letter.
• My Response – I have submitted the physical copy of letter I had with me. Consulate general looked at my master’s certificate and returned it back to me.
Also, taken the below documentation.
1. 2017 - RFE Support document
2. LCA from 2020 h1b extension petition.
3. I-129 – 2020 H1b Extension H1b petition document
4. H1 Support Letter from 2020 H1b petition file
5. Recent Employment Verification Document.
• Consulate General – Here is copy of 221g. We need additional time to verify your case and get back to you if anything is needed from you.
• Thank you
End
Dates:
Appointment Location: Chennai Consulate
Drop box Date: 26-FEB-2021 (Banglore)
1st response - 221g White Slip-on 01-Mar-2021 [i.e. You must appear for an interview with consular officer on any Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10 to 11AM ]
In-person interview: 17-Mar-2021. Got 221g White slip (i.e., Your Application is refused for administrative processing. Your application will be reconsidered when administrative processing is complete)
Is anyone in the same boat? What is the wait time for scenarios like this?
Thanks
I’m fulltime employee working for same firm from last 5 years. I had drop box appointment with Chennai US consulate. Got a 221g (White Slip) to attend for in person interview on 1st march.
Then scheduled appointment for in-person interview and attended in-person interview on 17th March and again got 221g white slip.
Start of conversation
• Consulate General- Please provide Passport and 221g Letter.
• My Response- Handed over passport and 221g letter.
• Consulate General- Do you know Professor YYYY from YYYY college of New York.
• My response– “Professor has given a support letter for H1B RFE (How is my job a specialized job) in 2017”
• Consulate General – Please provide the copy of letter.
• My Response – I have submitted the physical copy of letter I had with me. Consulate general looked at my master’s certificate and returned it back to me.
Also, taken the below documentation.
1. 2017 - RFE Support document
2. LCA from 2020 h1b extension petition.
3. I-129 – 2020 H1b Extension H1b petition document
4. H1 Support Letter from 2020 H1b petition file
5. Recent Employment Verification Document.
• Consulate General – Here is copy of 221g. We need additional time to verify your case and get back to you if anything is needed from you.
• Thank you
End
Dates:
Appointment Location: Chennai Consulate
Drop box Date: 26-FEB-2021 (Banglore)
1st response - 221g White Slip-on 01-Mar-2021 [i.e. You must appear for an interview with consular officer on any Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10 to 11AM ]
In-person interview: 17-Mar-2021. Got 221g White slip (i.e., Your Application is refused for administrative processing. Your application will be reconsidered when administrative processing is complete)
Is anyone in the same boat? What is the wait time for scenarios like this?
Thanks
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Couldnt post in Forum
Hi,
I wanted to post a question in the forum. I created a user ID and logged in. but couldn't find the New Thread button or link. Could you help me so that I can post my Visa related question in that?
I wanted to post a question in the forum. I created a user ID and logged in. but couldn't find the New Thread button or link. Could you help me so that I can post my Visa related question in that?
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H1B administrative Processing for more than 60 days got struck in India for more than 14 months due to pandemic
Hello,
My case is under administrative processing for more than 60 days now. I interviewed on Jan 13th after getting approved for emergency visa appointment. I'm a full time FTE working for a non profit organization. I even checked with my employer and they didn't receive any email or call for verification as well, is some one on the same boat?
My case is under administrative processing for more than 60 days now. I interviewed on Jan 13th after getting approved for emergency visa appointment. I'm a full time FTE working for a non profit organization. I even checked with my employer and they didn't receive any email or call for verification as well, is some one on the same boat?
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H1B - Hyderabad Stamping (9th March 2021)
Background on my case: 3rd H1b, entered as student back in 2009.
Appointment time: 9:15 AM
Wait time was about 15 mins.
After security literal 2 min walk. I was sent straight to the Immigration Officer.
IO: GM
ME: GM
IO: Asked to keep my passport on the glass to scan (because of COVID)
IO: What is your company name and has anything changed.
ME: gave company name: nothing changed
IO: How long have you worked for this company and do you have an end client
ME: Answered
IO: Right hand on scanner please: your visa have been approved.
whole interview was about 1-2 mins.
Best of luck!
Appointment time: 9:15 AM
Wait time was about 15 mins.
After security literal 2 min walk. I was sent straight to the Immigration Officer.
IO: GM
ME: GM
IO: Asked to keep my passport on the glass to scan (because of COVID)
IO: What is your company name and has anything changed.
ME: gave company name: nothing changed
IO: How long have you worked for this company and do you have an end client
ME: Answered
IO: Right hand on scanner please: your visa have been approved.
whole interview was about 1-2 mins.
Best of luck!
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H1B
Hi,
Any one receiving 212F.
BR
Sanju
Any one receiving 212F.
BR
Sanju
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Sevis terminated with h1 consular processing
Hi everyone,
I applied for a consular processing h1 in feb last year (big mistake, regretting it now) and noticed that my f1 was terminated by sevis regardless. My company’s legal people are filing for a switch to adjustment of status (I think it’s a whole new application). My university has raised a ticket ith one of uscis or sevis to reverse the status to active. Can someone please comment on the timeline for the reversal, whether the new h1 filing will be hindered by the sevis issue, worst case scenario outcome? Thanks in advance!
I applied for a consular processing h1 in feb last year (big mistake, regretting it now) and noticed that my f1 was terminated by sevis regardless. My company’s legal people are filing for a switch to adjustment of status (I think it’s a whole new application). My university has raised a ticket ith one of uscis or sevis to reverse the status to active. Can someone please comment on the timeline for the reversal, whether the new h1 filing will be hindered by the sevis issue, worst case scenario outcome? Thanks in advance!
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H1B Interview Experience
Sharing an Experience
Biometric : 23rd Feb'21
Interview : 25th Feb'21
Was there in Consulate by 8.30 AM where my appointment was at 9.00 AM slot. Completed all security checks and stood in the queue for about 10 mins
interview Started
VO : Good Morning
Me : Good Morning
VO : Pass me your Petition
Me : Passed
VO : Please share your End Client Letter
Me : I don't have it right now, will work with Managers to get it
VO : Do you have LCA
Me : It is there along with Petition document
VO : searched for a moment, she could not locate it. She passed back the petition document and asked me pull out the LCA
Me : I have located and shared it with her, she gone has through for brief period
VO : Which is work location
Me : Answered
VO : What is your US Salary
Me : Answered
VO : What is your role
Me : Answered
VO : Do you know your rights ?
Me : Yes, few Rights, then she passed me a pamphlet
She has Asked me and wife to place the fingers in the finger print reader once it is done, she has collected all our passports and said "You Visa is approved"
Asked us to do a COVID test.
This forum has helped a lot in preparing for the interview. All the best who are all going for interview
Biometric : 23rd Feb'21
Interview : 25th Feb'21
Was there in Consulate by 8.30 AM where my appointment was at 9.00 AM slot. Completed all security checks and stood in the queue for about 10 mins
interview Started
VO : Good Morning
Me : Good Morning
VO : Pass me your Petition
Me : Passed
VO : Please share your End Client Letter
Me : I don't have it right now, will work with Managers to get it
VO : Do you have LCA
Me : It is there along with Petition document
VO : searched for a moment, she could not locate it. She passed back the petition document and asked me pull out the LCA
Me : I have located and shared it with her, she gone has through for brief period
VO : Which is work location
Me : Answered
VO : What is your US Salary
Me : Answered
VO : What is your role
Me : Answered
VO : Do you know your rights ?
Me : Yes, few Rights, then she passed me a pamphlet
She has Asked me and wife to place the fingers in the finger print reader once it is done, she has collected all our passports and said "You Visa is approved"
Asked us to do a COVID test.
This forum has helped a lot in preparing for the interview. All the best who are all going for interview
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