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Seeking advice on Green card/ H-1B petition process
Hi All,
I'm currently on OPT which expires on May 2018. My employer will be applying for my H1B this year and possibly Green card if H-1B doesn't work out. I have few confusions.
1. GC is filed say FEB 2017 then on April H-1B is also filed. Then H-1B is picked and is under process. Now if I get very lucky and my PERM (which is under DOL) gets approved before OCT 1st 2017 and I will file I-140. In that case, both H-1B and I-140 is now under USCIS's process.
In this case which application will USCIS process? H-1B is non-immigrant visa and GC is immigrant status.
2. If GC is applied while i'm on F-1 status ( which doesn't allow duel intent/ immigrate intend) will this effect my GC petition or F-1 status or H-1B petition?
I really appreciate your advice. Thanks in advance.
I'm currently on OPT which expires on May 2018. My employer will be applying for my H1B this year and possibly Green card if H-1B doesn't work out. I have few confusions.
1. GC is filed say FEB 2017 then on April H-1B is also filed. Then H-1B is picked and is under process. Now if I get very lucky and my PERM (which is under DOL) gets approved before OCT 1st 2017 and I will file I-140. In that case, both H-1B and I-140 is now under USCIS's process.
In this case which application will USCIS process? H-1B is non-immigrant visa and GC is immigrant status.
2. If GC is applied while i'm on F-1 status ( which doesn't allow duel intent/ immigrate intend) will this effect my GC petition or F-1 status or H-1B petition?
I really appreciate your advice. Thanks in advance.
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Seeking advice on Green card/ H-1B petition process
Hi All,
I'm currently on OPT which expires on May 2018. My employer will be applying for my H1B this year and possibly Green card if H-1B doesn't work out. I have few confusions.
1. GC is filed say FEB 2017 then on April H-1B is also filed. Then H-1B is picked and is under process. Now if I get very lucky and my PERM (which is under DOL) gets approved before OCT 1st 2017 and I will file I-140. In that case, both H-1B and I-140 is now under USCIS's process.
In this case which application will USCIS process? H-1B is non-immigrant visa and GC is immigrant status.
2. If GC is applied while i'm on F-1 status ( which doesn't allow duel intent/ immigrate intend) will this effect my GC petition or F-1 status or H-1B petition?
I really appreciate your advice. Thanks in advance.
I'm currently on OPT which expires on May 2018. My employer will be applying for my H1B this year and possibly Green card if H-1B doesn't work out. I have few confusions.
1. GC is filed say FEB 2017 then on April H-1B is also filed. Then H-1B is picked and is under process. Now if I get very lucky and my PERM (which is under DOL) gets approved before OCT 1st 2017 and I will file I-140. In that case, both H-1B and I-140 is now under USCIS's process.
In this case which application will USCIS process? H-1B is non-immigrant visa and GC is immigrant status.
2. If GC is applied while i'm on F-1 status ( which doesn't allow duel intent/ immigrate intend) will this effect my GC petition or F-1 status or H-1B petition?
I really appreciate your advice. Thanks in advance.
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Seeking advice on Green card/ H-1B petition process
Hi All,
I'm currently on OPT which expires on May 2018. My employer will be applying for my H1B this year and possibly Green card if H-1B doesn't work out. I have few confusions.
1. GC is filed say FEB 2017 then on April H-1B is also filed. Then H-1B is picked and is under process. Now if I get very lucky and my PERM (which is under DOL) gets approved before OCT 1st 2017 and I will file I-140. In that case, both H-1B and I-140 is now under USCIS's process.
In this case which application will USCIS process? H-1B is non-immigrant visa and GC is immigrant status.
2. If GC is applied while i'm on F-1 status ( which doesn't allow duel intent/ immigrate intend) will this effect my GC petition or F-1 status or H-1B petition?
I really appreciate your advice. Thanks in advance.
I'm currently on OPT which expires on May 2018. My employer will be applying for my H1B this year and possibly Green card if H-1B doesn't work out. I have few confusions.
1. GC is filed say FEB 2017 then on April H-1B is also filed. Then H-1B is picked and is under process. Now if I get very lucky and my PERM (which is under DOL) gets approved before OCT 1st 2017 and I will file I-140. In that case, both H-1B and I-140 is now under USCIS's process.
In this case which application will USCIS process? H-1B is non-immigrant visa and GC is immigrant status.
2. If GC is applied while i'm on F-1 status ( which doesn't allow duel intent/ immigrate intend) will this effect my GC petition or F-1 status or H-1B petition?
I really appreciate your advice. Thanks in advance.
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Visa is in administrative processing and Passport status reads There is no status update available
Hi,
I attended my visa interview on 6th of January for H1B stamping in US Consulate Chennai.There was no 221G slip issued during Visa Interview. However My Visa is in administrative processing for more than 2 weeks. Earlier the Passport status was It was with US Embassy.It has changed to "There is no status update available for the passport number submitted". Has anyone had similar experience? What does the passport status change as mentioned above signify ?
Thanks..
I attended my visa interview on 6th of January for H1B stamping in US Consulate Chennai.There was no 221G slip issued during Visa Interview. However My Visa is in administrative processing for more than 2 weeks. Earlier the Passport status was It was with US Embassy.It has changed to "There is no status update available for the passport number submitted". Has anyone had similar experience? What does the passport status change as mentioned above signify ?
Thanks..
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Visa approved but status is administrative processing
HI Guys,
Had my visa interview on 17th Jan 2017 in hyd. VO asked for few questions and said my VISA is approved. Its been 5 working now and the status says administrative processing but the date of update is still the same date of my interview. Can someone please advice about what to do next?
TIA.
Had my visa interview on 17th Jan 2017 in hyd. VO asked for few questions and said my VISA is approved. Its been 5 working now and the status says administrative processing but the date of update is still the same date of my interview. Can someone please advice about what to do next?
TIA.
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H1b Visa interview Question
Hi,
I have visa interview in the first week of Feb 2017. I am working for ABC company in US in IT field, but I did my masters and bachelors in electrical engineering. I shifted to IT since I am getting better opportunities. Will it be a problem during visa interview if I my education is not related to my work? And in this case what would be the best answer for the question "How do you relate your work experience with your education?" Can anyone please suggest on this. Thanks.
I have visa interview in the first week of Feb 2017. I am working for ABC company in US in IT field, but I did my masters and bachelors in electrical engineering. I shifted to IT since I am getting better opportunities. Will it be a problem during visa interview if I my education is not related to my work? And in this case what would be the best answer for the question "How do you relate your work experience with your education?" Can anyone please suggest on this. Thanks.
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Please confirm
My husband is working on H1B for ABC employer -> XYZ Client
For my H1b case, PQR is employer -> ABC is Client -> XYZ is end client.
I have all the required documents (SOW, Client letter) for PQR, ABC and XYZ and we have different nature of work as well.
I need to go for visa interview in 2nd week of feb. Do the same client can create issue for visa approval.
For my H1b case, PQR is employer -> ABC is Client -> XYZ is end client.
I have all the required documents (SOW, Client letter) for PQR, ABC and XYZ and we have different nature of work as well.
I need to go for visa interview in 2nd week of feb. Do the same client can create issue for visa approval.
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Please help..H4 to H1 transfer
I traveled to US on H4 visa and stayed there for 4 months. During my stay in US we applied for H1B (it was Change Of Status application and applied in March 2016) but due to personal emergency I need to travel again to India in June 2016. Now my H1B application is approved but I am facing few issues for H1b stamping which are listed below:
1. Do I travel back to US on H4 and again apply for COS H4 to H1 via my employer. i think it is a slow process or
2. Shall i go for H1b visa stamping in India and travel on H1b to US. I already have a job offer to join by 1 march 2017.
3. If I go for visa stamping in India, do chances of rejection are more as I have not continued my COS. what kind of questions can be asked while interview specific to my case.
Please help me with the feasible option. I am really left with very less time.
Thanks..
1. Do I travel back to US on H4 and again apply for COS H4 to H1 via my employer. i think it is a slow process or
2. Shall i go for H1b visa stamping in India and travel on H1b to US. I already have a job offer to join by 1 march 2017.
3. If I go for visa stamping in India, do chances of rejection are more as I have not continued my COS. what kind of questions can be asked while interview specific to my case.
Please help me with the feasible option. I am really left with very less time.
Thanks..
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H1B extension interview in Chennai
I agree with many readers here staying to the point is key. Stick to what is written on your LCA /petitions etc. Just thought I will write down here my questions so it will be useful to someone else.
I was asked the usual questions. I work in a biotech so the last time I came for stamping it took me 3-4 weeks in admin. processing. This time it was much easy.
Biometrics: Jan. 18, 2017
Visa interview: Jan. 19, 2017
Consulate: Chennai
Questions:
1. What company do you work for?
2. What is your highest level of education?
3. Which city are you going to?
4. Which college did you attend in the US?
5. What is your designation?
6. Explain your responsibilities?
And then she said "I am issuing your visa". I asked her what timeline should I expect to collect my passport. She said 4-5 days.
The CEAC website says "Administrative Processing". I am kind of worried because of that especially after seeing one person in this forum get their passport stamped in the same day.
Status:
Case creation: Jan. 18th, 2017
Case update: Jan. 19th, 2017 (Administrative Processing)
...will make updates here as and when I know...
I was asked the usual questions. I work in a biotech so the last time I came for stamping it took me 3-4 weeks in admin. processing. This time it was much easy.
Biometrics: Jan. 18, 2017
Visa interview: Jan. 19, 2017
Consulate: Chennai
Questions:
1. What company do you work for?
2. What is your highest level of education?
3. Which city are you going to?
4. Which college did you attend in the US?
5. What is your designation?
6. Explain your responsibilities?
And then she said "I am issuing your visa". I asked her what timeline should I expect to collect my passport. She said 4-5 days.
The CEAC website says "Administrative Processing". I am kind of worried because of that especially after seeing one person in this forum get their passport stamped in the same day.
Status:
Case creation: Jan. 18th, 2017
Case update: Jan. 19th, 2017 (Administrative Processing)
...will make updates here as and when I know...
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H1B & H4 Experience Mumbai
Hi Everyone,
this was the really different experience for me while appearing for H1B Stamping in Mumbai. On Day 1 it was a biomatric, and as usual, I appeared there one hour before to be at safer side and to avoid last minute hurry.
I feel i could have reached there 30 min before :).
The only documents need to carry in biomatric is:
1. Passport
2. Appointment later
3. DS-160 confirmation page.
nothing else need to carry. it took 5 mins for me to finish this biomatric.
the second and importand day is stamping /pai. Here my appointment was schedule at 10 AM in the morning, and I reached there by 9 AM in the morning.
Security guards manages queues slot wise, My Queue they started @9:30 AM.and at 10 I was there in Embassy premises. Inside again figure impression was verified to validate the candidate
and you are pushed to PAI queues. It was 11:15 when i was called for interview with my wife.
Consulate ask for passport of both of us and I-797B. US Consulate are very polite and show respect to you and your dependents.
It was a wonderful experience to have talk with them.
Consulate asked me below questions:
1.Location
2.Salary
3.Employer
4.experience with employer
and after this consulate asked few questions to my spouse :
1. wedding date
2. are you working
3. domain
after this she returned my I797B form and inform me to collect passport from delivery center.
I reached my home at 1PM. within 2 hours I got a mail to collect my passport from delivery center. It was a surprise for me. within two hour my Visa was issued and stamped in passport.
this was the really different experience for me while appearing for H1B Stamping in Mumbai. On Day 1 it was a biomatric, and as usual, I appeared there one hour before to be at safer side and to avoid last minute hurry.
I feel i could have reached there 30 min before :).
The only documents need to carry in biomatric is:
1. Passport
2. Appointment later
3. DS-160 confirmation page.
nothing else need to carry. it took 5 mins for me to finish this biomatric.
the second and importand day is stamping /pai. Here my appointment was schedule at 10 AM in the morning, and I reached there by 9 AM in the morning.
Security guards manages queues slot wise, My Queue they started @9:30 AM.and at 10 I was there in Embassy premises. Inside again figure impression was verified to validate the candidate
and you are pushed to PAI queues. It was 11:15 when i was called for interview with my wife.
Consulate ask for passport of both of us and I-797B. US Consulate are very polite and show respect to you and your dependents.
It was a wonderful experience to have talk with them.
Consulate asked me below questions:
1.Location
2.Salary
3.Employer
4.experience with employer
and after this consulate asked few questions to my spouse :
1. wedding date
2. are you working
3. domain
after this she returned my I797B form and inform me to collect passport from delivery center.
I reached my home at 1PM. within 2 hours I got a mail to collect my passport from delivery center. It was a surprise for me. within two hour my Visa was issued and stamped in passport.
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