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221(g) for H1B stamping
Hello friends,
I am direct employee for the client company in Charlotte, they have filed my H1B four months ago and i have visited to India for my personal reasons.I have attended the visa interview yesterday to get it stamped and VO gave a white slip (221(g))
checked with your application required additional administrative processing before a final decision can be made.
she said be patient and let your employer know.Please help
Here is some questions she asked me
1. who is your employer
a) xxxx
2. what is your role
a) xxxxx
3. what is your annual salary
a) xxxxx
4. what is your DOB
a) xxxxxx
5. what do you do every day as a part of your job
a) xxxxx
6. what is the address of your work ?
a) xxxxxx
7. is this your first Visa
a) H1B yes, but i have had F1 before.
8. did you do masters ?
a) yes
9. what was your major ?
a) Computer science
she returned my passport, said be patient and let your employer know.
I am direct employee for the client company in Charlotte, they have filed my H1B four months ago and i have visited to India for my personal reasons.I have attended the visa interview yesterday to get it stamped and VO gave a white slip (221(g))
checked with your application required additional administrative processing before a final decision can be made.
she said be patient and let your employer know.Please help
Here is some questions she asked me
1. who is your employer
a) xxxx
2. what is your role
a) xxxxx
3. what is your annual salary
a) xxxxx
4. what is your DOB
a) xxxxxx
5. what do you do every day as a part of your job
a) xxxxx
6. what is the address of your work ?
a) xxxxxx
7. is this your first Visa
a) H1B yes, but i have had F1 before.
8. did you do masters ?
a) yes
9. what was your major ?
a) Computer science
she returned my passport, said be patient and let your employer know.
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H4 @ Hyderabad
Thanx ImmiHelp and its users for providing experiences. it helped me a lot.
biometric: 11th May
Interview: 12th May
Vo Questions:
where does ur spouse work?
what is ur spouse designation?
what it ur spouse salary?
VISA is approved.
May 16th passport ready to pickup.
Thank you.
biometric: 11th May
Interview: 12th May
Vo Questions:
where does ur spouse work?
what is ur spouse designation?
what it ur spouse salary?
VISA is approved.
May 16th passport ready to pickup.
Thank you.
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Food items carry restrictions
Hi,
I would be travelling to USA in month end and wanted to know if there are any extra food restrictions at the port of entry these days. I wanted to take normal stuff like sweets, snacks, pickle, ghee etc.
If anyone could share there experience it would be of great help
I would be travelling to USA in month end and wanted to know if there are any extra food restrictions at the port of entry these days. I wanted to take normal stuff like sweets, snacks, pickle, ghee etc.
If anyone could share there experience it would be of great help
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H4 EAD case status errors
Hi all, I have submitted my H4 EAD application on march 15th 2017, received receipt number on march 20th. After getting receipt number I tried to check the case status online but it showed validation error. Then I called USCIS, they said it would take 45 days to update any status online. So after 45 days I tried to check but still it shows the same validation error. Its been 60 days now, still no update online. When I called them they said it might be some technical error and we would look into it and report, and asked me to wait till 75 days . Anyone on the same path or experienced before. How early one can check their case status online?
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Visa Approved - Administrative Processing - Issued
Hi All,
I had my fourth H1 stamping at Mumbai consulate on May 03 2017. In all previous interviews, i used to collect my passport on same day of interview. This time however it was different.
VFS Fingerprint : May 2 , 2017
Interview : May 3 , 2017
May 3-10 : Administrative Processing
May 11 : Issued
May 12 : Collected passport from VFS center
I was in 10 am slot, but interview got over around noon. Interview was straightforward. CO said visa is approved, you should get your passport in 1-2 days. ( No 221g slip given)
As usual i went to collect passport at VFS center after interview around 3 pm and was notified that my passport is still with consulate. Based on my previous experience I had booked my return tickets for 7th May. Had to reschedule them. Since i can work remotely work was not an issue.
Advice for those waiting for passport:
I understand it’s frustrating to wait in limbo. Based on my experience and posts of other folks here, i can assure one thing that if CO said your visa is approved, you will definitely get visa issued on passport. Only question is when. Rather than panicking and giving stress to parents/siblings and friends, enjoy your time with them. Be positive you will get your passport with visa on it.
Lesson learnt:
1. Plan at least 2-3 weeks vacation
2. If possible book open ticket, to avoid change/cancellation fees.
3. If travel is not urgent, it would be advisable to postpone it until things get normal. ( unless 2-3 weeks is the new normal)
Good Luck!
I had my fourth H1 stamping at Mumbai consulate on May 03 2017. In all previous interviews, i used to collect my passport on same day of interview. This time however it was different.
VFS Fingerprint : May 2 , 2017
Interview : May 3 , 2017
May 3-10 : Administrative Processing
May 11 : Issued
May 12 : Collected passport from VFS center
I was in 10 am slot, but interview got over around noon. Interview was straightforward. CO said visa is approved, you should get your passport in 1-2 days. ( No 221g slip given)
As usual i went to collect passport at VFS center after interview around 3 pm and was notified that my passport is still with consulate. Based on my previous experience I had booked my return tickets for 7th May. Had to reschedule them. Since i can work remotely work was not an issue.
Advice for those waiting for passport:
I understand it’s frustrating to wait in limbo. Based on my experience and posts of other folks here, i can assure one thing that if CO said your visa is approved, you will definitely get visa issued on passport. Only question is when. Rather than panicking and giving stress to parents/siblings and friends, enjoy your time with them. Be positive you will get your passport with visa on it.
Lesson learnt:
1. Plan at least 2-3 weeks vacation
2. If possible book open ticket, to avoid change/cancellation fees.
3. If travel is not urgent, it would be advisable to postpone it until things get normal. ( unless 2-3 weeks is the new normal)
Good Luck!
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H1B restamping HYD 05/09
Been a silent reader of this forum and now's the time for me to contribute with my Visa stamping experience.
Interview date: 5th May, me (re-stamping) and my wife (F1 - H1B) 11am slot. We both work for a major insurance company as FTE's
It wasn't a busy day, entered the consulate may be by 10.25am security went fine. Tip: Don't carry sealed envelopes. saw quite a few visiting visas petitions parents with there kids and few H1 cases.
Here comes my chance to face the interview, VO was a lady and didn't respond to my greetings :)
It was a rapid fire round kinda interview which ended in a minute and no single document was asked from me
Who's your petitioner?
Where's it located?
What's your designation?
Who many employees work for the petitioner? (check your LCA it should have the number)
What's your highest level of education?
What the annual salary?
Then something you like to hear "Your Visa is approved" and did you get your "Know Your Rights" brochure?
That's it, pretty much same with my better half's interview :)
Our status was "AP" initially after couple business days it changed to "ISSUED" :)
All I can say "Don't panic", if your case is straight forward then you are all good. All the BEST to you all.
Interview date: 5th May, me (re-stamping) and my wife (F1 - H1B) 11am slot. We both work for a major insurance company as FTE's
It wasn't a busy day, entered the consulate may be by 10.25am security went fine. Tip: Don't carry sealed envelopes. saw quite a few visiting visas petitions parents with there kids and few H1 cases.
Here comes my chance to face the interview, VO was a lady and didn't respond to my greetings :)
It was a rapid fire round kinda interview which ended in a minute and no single document was asked from me
Who's your petitioner?
Where's it located?
What's your designation?
Who many employees work for the petitioner? (check your LCA it should have the number)
What's your highest level of education?
What the annual salary?
Then something you like to hear "Your Visa is approved" and did you get your "Know Your Rights" brochure?
That's it, pretty much same with my better half's interview :)
Our status was "AP" initially after couple business days it changed to "ISSUED" :)
All I can say "Don't panic", if your case is straight forward then you are all good. All the BEST to you all.
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Incorrect information printed on H1B visa
Hey All,
I got my visa approved without any issues and received passport in three days with incorrect expiry date printed on it. I submitted it back to the Hyderabad VAC with required documents. The status changed to 'Administrative Processing' now.
1) Does anyone know why this case is put under Administrative Processing now since they did not mention about it when my visa is approved?
2) How long will it take to get the passport back?
Please let me know if anyone has or heard about similar situation. I had to cancel my travel plans because I was not able to get the passport on time.
I got my visa approved without any issues and received passport in three days with incorrect expiry date printed on it. I submitted it back to the Hyderabad VAC with required documents. The status changed to 'Administrative Processing' now.
1) Does anyone know why this case is put under Administrative Processing now since they did not mention about it when my visa is approved?
2) How long will it take to get the passport back?
Please let me know if anyone has or heard about similar situation. I had to cancel my travel plans because I was not able to get the passport on time.
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H1B Visa Approved after 221G Process in Chennai
Hi All,
This immihelp forum is awesome which I used for both of my B1 and H1B Visa interviews. Here I am going to share my H1B Visa interview experience
04/07 - Bio-metrics at Chennai VAC
My appointment was by 9:00 PM. I reached VAC by 8:15 AM and completed the Bio Metrics procedures by 8:30 AM itself. Carry the Passport, DS-160 Form and Appointment confirmation letter. Keep the DS-160 form which they acknowledged safely and carry that for the consular interview
04/11 - Visa Interview Appointment @ Chennai consulate
My appointment was by 9:30 AM and I reached the consulate by 8:30. After the security checks, they allowed me inside the consulate. There was no token system followed that day. I done with the fingerprint validation and was in a Queue for the interview. I reached on of the consulate officer and the interview started
Me: Good Morning Sir
VO: Hi, Good Morning
VO: Please give me your passport
Me: Gave the Passport
VO: Who is your petitioner?
Me: YYYY
VO: Are you direct employee of your petitioner?
Yes
VO: How do you know about your employer?
Me: I am working with XYZ which is the sister concern of my petitioner
VO: How long you are working them?
Me: For the past 7 years
VO: What is you highest degree?
Me: Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communications
VO: You are going to work for your petitioner?
Me: I am going to work for the Client
VO: Which Client?
Me: XYZ
VO: What they do?
Me: Explained about the Client Business.
(Meanwhile he was checking something in his computer)
VO: Where is your client located?
Me: 200 Varick Street, NewYork
VO: How many from your employer already working with client?
Me: One
VO: Do you know who it is?
Me: Yes
VO: Do you have client letter?
Me: Yes
VO: Can you give me your client letter?
Me: Sure (Gave the document)
VO: What is your salary?
Me: XX,ZZZ USD
VO read the client letter and told that will be back soon. he took the photocopy of the client letter and after 5 minutes, he came to the counter, returned the passport, Client letter and handed over the 221g blue slip to me and said that the visa processing needs some more administrative processing and will let you know as soon as the process gets completed.
Me: Thank You Sir!
In the 221G sheet, a case number was mentioned and "Your application requires additional administrative processing before a final decision can be made" has been checked.
Status changed to 'Administrative Processing' in CEAC website.
I was waiting for my Visa approval. Thank God! Client replied positively for Consular General's verification and below are the status changes in CEAC website
04/10 - Case Created
04/11 - Administrative Processing
05/02 - Received mail from the consulate to Submit the Passport
05/03 - Submitted the Passport
05/05 - Last Updated date changed
05/08 - Issued and Received email for Passport Pickup
My Visa was stamped and collected the Passport from VAC.
This immihelp forum is awesome which I used for both of my B1 and H1B Visa interviews. Here I am going to share my H1B Visa interview experience
04/07 - Bio-metrics at Chennai VAC
My appointment was by 9:00 PM. I reached VAC by 8:15 AM and completed the Bio Metrics procedures by 8:30 AM itself. Carry the Passport, DS-160 Form and Appointment confirmation letter. Keep the DS-160 form which they acknowledged safely and carry that for the consular interview
04/11 - Visa Interview Appointment @ Chennai consulate
My appointment was by 9:30 AM and I reached the consulate by 8:30. After the security checks, they allowed me inside the consulate. There was no token system followed that day. I done with the fingerprint validation and was in a Queue for the interview. I reached on of the consulate officer and the interview started
Me: Good Morning Sir
VO: Hi, Good Morning
VO: Please give me your passport
Me: Gave the Passport
VO: Who is your petitioner?
Me: YYYY
VO: Are you direct employee of your petitioner?
Yes
VO: How do you know about your employer?
Me: I am working with XYZ which is the sister concern of my petitioner
VO: How long you are working them?
Me: For the past 7 years
VO: What is you highest degree?
Me: Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communications
VO: You are going to work for your petitioner?
Me: I am going to work for the Client
VO: Which Client?
Me: XYZ
VO: What they do?
Me: Explained about the Client Business.
(Meanwhile he was checking something in his computer)
VO: Where is your client located?
Me: 200 Varick Street, NewYork
VO: How many from your employer already working with client?
Me: One
VO: Do you know who it is?
Me: Yes
VO: Do you have client letter?
Me: Yes
VO: Can you give me your client letter?
Me: Sure (Gave the document)
VO: What is your salary?
Me: XX,ZZZ USD
VO read the client letter and told that will be back soon. he took the photocopy of the client letter and after 5 minutes, he came to the counter, returned the passport, Client letter and handed over the 221g blue slip to me and said that the visa processing needs some more administrative processing and will let you know as soon as the process gets completed.
Me: Thank You Sir!
In the 221G sheet, a case number was mentioned and "Your application requires additional administrative processing before a final decision can be made" has been checked.
Status changed to 'Administrative Processing' in CEAC website.
I was waiting for my Visa approval. Thank God! Client replied positively for Consular General's verification and below are the status changes in CEAC website
04/10 - Case Created
04/11 - Administrative Processing
05/02 - Received mail from the consulate to Submit the Passport
05/03 - Submitted the Passport
05/05 - Last Updated date changed
05/08 - Issued and Received email for Passport Pickup
My Visa was stamped and collected the Passport from VAC.
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H1-B Stamping Experience at Chennai
Hi all,
I've been following the posts here for the past 3 months or so to prepare for my visa stamping. My experience is as follows -
Profile -
Graduated out of school in 2013. H1-B picked in 2015 lottery through Employer A and then in September 2016, I moved to Employer B. This is my second H1-B but I am getting it stamped for the first time.
5/8 - OFC appointment at Chennai VAC
5/9 - Consular Appointment
My appointment was at 8:00 AM in the morning. I got there around 7:30 AM and there was a long line and there were a lot of people already inside. After I got inside, I had to go through two lines which took about ~60 mins..Around 9 AM, I was at the counter.
VO:Good morning. How are you?
Myself: Good morning. I am doing good. Thanks for asking. How are you?
VO: I am good. Thank you. Your passport please?
*Passes passport*
VO: So, who is your petitioner?
Myself - *Company XYZ*
VO: Are you working there currently or are you traveling from here?
Myself: Yes I am working there currently and I am here on vacation.
VO: Where is your office located?
Myself: *Location ABC*
VO: Is this your first H1-B after OPT?
Myself: Nope. (I then explained the timeline from my gradation to OPT to my H1-B being picked in 2015 and transferred to my new employer in 2016).
VO: What are your roles and responsibilities?
Myself: As I started explaining elaborately, she told me to stop and asked me what kind of products the company offers. I then explained.
VO: What is your salary in US Dollars?
Myself: $XY,ZZZ.
VO: Okay. I am approving your visa.
Myself: Thank you!
CEAC status on 5/9 - Administrative Processing
CEAC status on 5/10 - Issued
Picked up passport on 5/10 at 3 PM.
Once again, thank you all for sharing your experiences on this platform as it was very helpful for me to prepare for this.
To others who are preparing to appear for stamping, my advice to you would be please be calm and composed. Make sure you are carrying all the required documents and are able to communicate effectively with the VO.
As far as the stamping situation is concerned at the US Consulate, it's business as usual.
I've been following the posts here for the past 3 months or so to prepare for my visa stamping. My experience is as follows -
Profile -
Graduated out of school in 2013. H1-B picked in 2015 lottery through Employer A and then in September 2016, I moved to Employer B. This is my second H1-B but I am getting it stamped for the first time.
5/8 - OFC appointment at Chennai VAC
5/9 - Consular Appointment
My appointment was at 8:00 AM in the morning. I got there around 7:30 AM and there was a long line and there were a lot of people already inside. After I got inside, I had to go through two lines which took about ~60 mins..Around 9 AM, I was at the counter.
VO:Good morning. How are you?
Myself: Good morning. I am doing good. Thanks for asking. How are you?
VO: I am good. Thank you. Your passport please?
*Passes passport*
VO: So, who is your petitioner?
Myself - *Company XYZ*
VO: Are you working there currently or are you traveling from here?
Myself: Yes I am working there currently and I am here on vacation.
VO: Where is your office located?
Myself: *Location ABC*
VO: Is this your first H1-B after OPT?
Myself: Nope. (I then explained the timeline from my gradation to OPT to my H1-B being picked in 2015 and transferred to my new employer in 2016).
VO: What are your roles and responsibilities?
Myself: As I started explaining elaborately, she told me to stop and asked me what kind of products the company offers. I then explained.
VO: What is your salary in US Dollars?
Myself: $XY,ZZZ.
VO: Okay. I am approving your visa.
Myself: Thank you!
CEAC status on 5/9 - Administrative Processing
CEAC status on 5/10 - Issued
Picked up passport on 5/10 at 3 PM.
Once again, thank you all for sharing your experiences on this platform as it was very helpful for me to prepare for this.
To others who are preparing to appear for stamping, my advice to you would be please be calm and composed. Make sure you are carrying all the required documents and are able to communicate effectively with the VO.
As far as the stamping situation is concerned at the US Consulate, it's business as usual.
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Successful stamping for a H1B visa at Vancouver on 05/08
Reaped the benefit as a silent reader. Thought i would share my experience here. Mine was a H1B extension and my first interview outside my home country. My current visa was still valid for another good 2 months. This was a stamping for the extension that has a start date in the future.
- Appointment date: 05/08 at 7:45AM
- Visa status was "Administrative processing" the whole day on 05/08.
- Visa status changed to "Issued" at 10AM on 05/09 and by 3:30 PM, the tracking number was available. Estimated delivery date was 05/10
- Package was delivered to the Post Office by 11:30AM on 05/10 and I picked it up at 11:50AM.
As far as the whole visa process is concerned, here are the details.
Reached the consulate at 7:20AM for a 7:45AM appointment. They do an initial check of your passport, I-797 and photograph and ask you to keep these 3 together. They also make sure you carry your passport size photograph. Make sure it is taken in the last few months and that you aren't wearing any glasses in the photo if you generally wear one. Make sure you arent wearing a fitbit or the likes and do yourself a favor by not carrying a cellphone or any other electronic device.
Next, you queue up on a flight of stairs and go through an airport style security check. Then you end up in a line where they check your docs again and scan your photo. You will be directed to another line where they take your fingerprints and assign you with a token# for the interview. Once 4-5 people stack up after their fingerprinting, the guard takes you in an elevator to the 20th floor where the interview would take place.
Once you reach the 20th floor, you line up per your token#. There were 2 gentlemen interviewing on either sides of the line. I was probably around the 15th guy in the line and had to wait for close to 25 minutes to be called.
These were the questions asked(I am a FTE at a reputed company and this is my 7th year of H1B with the same company)
For how long have you been with your company?
What is your job title?
Are you married?
What status is your spouse on?
Do you have kids?
Has your employer applied for GC?
What is your salary?
Can you provide your most recent pay-stubs?
I know that's a lot of questions, and this is the very first time I have been asked so many questions for my US visa. Once i provided my pay-stubs, he carefully looked through the details for a good one minute and said everything looks good and that my visa was approved.
Do note that unlike your home country where they would probably return your I-797, they dont return it to you here. I asked the VO explicitly whether they would need the I-797. He answered in the affirmative and told me that it would be returned along with my passport.
It was around 8:30AM when i came out and I should say the whole experience was pretty smooth.
- Appointment date: 05/08 at 7:45AM
- Visa status was "Administrative processing" the whole day on 05/08.
- Visa status changed to "Issued" at 10AM on 05/09 and by 3:30 PM, the tracking number was available. Estimated delivery date was 05/10
- Package was delivered to the Post Office by 11:30AM on 05/10 and I picked it up at 11:50AM.
As far as the whole visa process is concerned, here are the details.
Reached the consulate at 7:20AM for a 7:45AM appointment. They do an initial check of your passport, I-797 and photograph and ask you to keep these 3 together. They also make sure you carry your passport size photograph. Make sure it is taken in the last few months and that you aren't wearing any glasses in the photo if you generally wear one. Make sure you arent wearing a fitbit or the likes and do yourself a favor by not carrying a cellphone or any other electronic device.
Next, you queue up on a flight of stairs and go through an airport style security check. Then you end up in a line where they check your docs again and scan your photo. You will be directed to another line where they take your fingerprints and assign you with a token# for the interview. Once 4-5 people stack up after their fingerprinting, the guard takes you in an elevator to the 20th floor where the interview would take place.
Once you reach the 20th floor, you line up per your token#. There were 2 gentlemen interviewing on either sides of the line. I was probably around the 15th guy in the line and had to wait for close to 25 minutes to be called.
These were the questions asked(I am a FTE at a reputed company and this is my 7th year of H1B with the same company)
For how long have you been with your company?
What is your job title?
Are you married?
What status is your spouse on?
Do you have kids?
Has your employer applied for GC?
What is your salary?
Can you provide your most recent pay-stubs?
I know that's a lot of questions, and this is the very first time I have been asked so many questions for my US visa. Once i provided my pay-stubs, he carefully looked through the details for a good one minute and said everything looks good and that my visa was approved.
Do note that unlike your home country where they would probably return your I-797, they dont return it to you here. I asked the VO explicitly whether they would need the I-797. He answered in the affirmative and told me that it would be returned along with my passport.
It was around 8:30AM when i came out and I should say the whole experience was pretty smooth.
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