H1B, H4 Visa

All,
it would be great help if someone can answer this query.

I have H1B stamping scheduled next week.

My question here is while filing petition i had provided my old passport to my employer. After my H1 picked in the lottery i have got my passport renewed.

So, how should i handle this during stamping?

Thanks
Sai

I am currently working for Employer A (top indian MNC) in india. Got offer from Employer B (from USA ) and employer B had filed h1b CAP Exempt petition in 2015 and got approval till Apr 2018. I went for stamping with approved petition from employer B in india and got 221g (admin processing) asking for project document. Now employer A has initiated CAP exempt petition (Based on h1b CAP Exempt I-797 approval from employer B) . Here are my questions.

1) if my visa is granted through employer B (while h1b CAP Exempt petition is pending/approved from employer A), can i travel to USA on visa obtained from employer B petition?
2) will it create problem at port of entry while traveling to USA?
3) If my new CAP exempt petition from employer A is approved before i travel to USA, then will it have any impact on my existing visa/I-797 from employer B (if visa is approved i want to travel on I-797 and visa from employer B)?

Pls advise.

Thanks in advance.
Reedy

I attended my H1B interview in Chennai consulate(18th sep).
Interviewer asked me general questions:
Who is your petitioner ?
Which client you will working for?
Which is your client location?
What will be your annual salary?
After this he informed me that your case require further verification and is being sent for Administrative Processing. I asked for the reason, he said your case is all fine. He handed me a blue slip with Administrative Processing option ticked along with my case number.
He collected the below documents from me.
LCA
Client invitation letter
Experience letter
Pay slips
Bank statements
Income tax returns etc
And he just told me, they will inform if they need any additional documents to be submitted.
Most importantly, he informed no need to attend the interview again and I can drop off my passport in any of the VFS in Bangalore.
Can anyone let me know when i can expect the administrative process to be completed.?

Hello,
I am a H1B applicant working in the USA with a valid visa stamp in my passport until 01-Sep-2017, this visa was sponsored by my previous employer “Employer A”. Last year, I quit “Employer A” and joined “Employer B” and the new I797 form from the “Employer B” has validity until 01-May-2018.
The same is the case with my dependents(my wife and my daughter), the visa stamp in their respective passports has ‘expiration date’ of 01-Sep-2017, sponsored by “Employer A”, and their new I797 from “Employer B” has validity until 01-May-2018.

Now, my dependents are in India and are planning to come back to USA on 18-April-2017. Given that I switched job and their visa stamp has reference to my old employer, should they visit the US consulate for visa stamping despite the fact they have valid stamp until 01-Sep-2017?

I attended my H1B interview in Chennai consulate today.
Interviewer asked me general questions:
-Who is your petitioner ?
-Which client you will working for?
-Which is your client location?
- What will be your annual salary?
After this he informed me that your case require further verification and is being sent for Administrative Processing. I asked for the reason, he said your case is all fine and I'm satisfied with your responses but we need to do some more processing on your case. He handed me a blue slip with 'Administrative Processing' option ticked along with my case number.
He collected the below documents from me.
-LCA
-Client invitation letter
-Satwic experience letter
-Pay slips
-Bank statements
-Income tax returns etc
And he just told me, they'll inform if they need any additional documents to be submitted.
Most importantly, he informed no need to attend the interview again and I can drop off my passport in any of the VFS in Bangalore.

Can anyone let me know when i can expect the administrative process to be completed.?

My counter VO was so serious that she has reject before 2 of them,but was nice when my turn came in......Was too luck.....:)

VO : Which Company you are working for
ME: ZZZ
VO:What is your salaray
ME:ZZZ(Need to say H1 salary / year)
VO : Who's your Client
ME : ZZZ
VO : How many years you are working in current company
ME:ZZZ

Questions to my Wife

VO : How many years of your marriage
ANS : ZZZ
VO : Do you know where are you going
ANS : ZZZ

VO was searching on her desktop for 15 se4cs and then the golded words flow" VISA APPROVED"

Hello All,

I have been a silent follower of this website for sometime now. I appreciate the ones who shared their experience and wish luck for those who are in the process of stamping. Well, here I'm writing down my experience, which can be used as a reference but remember, every case is individual and different to itself.

OFC Appointment:

Date: 07/10/16
Time: 1:00PM

I reached the place an hour in advance, parked my vehicles in one of the paid parking lots around the VAC building, left all my belongings in the car and carried just a file with required documents(i.e. DS-160, Visa Appointment letter and Visa Receipt). Went up to the gate at 12:15, but the security dint allow as my slot was at 1PM. Waited at the main entrance for 10mins, a security personal approached me and asked me to check once again, to my surprise, the same person allowed me. A person approached me and took the documents, verified and allowed into the main building. After a regular security check, was issues a token and asked to sit in the waiting area. Before my turn, a lady guided towards a free counter. A person sitting on the other side of the glassed cabin took my Finger impressions and a photograph was taken, that's it! Done for the Day!!

Consular Appointment:

Date: 14/10/16
Time: 12:00
Counter no: 12

Arrived just 15 mins before, parked car in a multi-storied parking lot, proceeded directly towards the consulate. A person at the gate verified the appointment schedule and passport, then entered the consulate. At the security check, I was asked to remove all the items from the pocket including the file and the passport to place in a tray,which was scanned and handed over. Then headed towards the counters, where finger impressions were cross checked, You get to see the first american here. Then asked to stand in the queue for the final session. Was given a token and sent into a room. There were 1 student and a H1B cases ahead of me in my queue. VO was asking various question to he F1 guy,dint pay attention as it was unnecessary,poor chap got rejected after 10mins of interview. Next guy was with family and from a MNC, his interview was smooth and the VO sounded gentle.Meanwhile, the other counter has students being interviewed and one of the other VOs was shouting at a f1 guy. Couldn't afford to loose my concentration nor my confidence. Hence kept smiling and stood confident, then came my turn.

VO: How are you doing Sir?
Me: Good afternoon Officer! Well, I'm doing good. Thank you and How about you.
VO: Good Mate! So, You are going to Work on H1B.. Whats your company name YYYY ?

VO couldn't pronounce the company's name right ,Corrected him with the right pronunciation.

Me:Its not that, its YYYY company.
VO: Is this an Indian company?
Me:No, its an European company with presence all around the world.
VO: Which location are you going to work for YYYY company and where is its headquarters located?
Me:I will be working at a clinet site.
VO:Where is your client located?
Me:ABCD,EF
VO: What is your current designation?
Me: Software Developer! Do ou want me to brief my roles and responsibilities?
VO:No. That's okay!

Kept searching something on his system.. few mins later..

VO: Congratulations! Your visa is approved :)
I'm not sure if these guys carry the best smile of its just my exaggeration out of happiness, VO had the best smile ever :) :)

Me: Thank you Officer!
VO: have a nice stay in the US, Good luck!
Me: Thank you, have a good day mate :)
VO: You too

Note:
1. Every case is independent to itself, so do not relate to anyone.
2. Keep all your documents handy, no matter if it is useful or not.

Getting H1b approved is just half the job, rest is to go there, settle down and lead the dream life. Congratulations to those who made it and good luck for future. For those who couldn't make it, there is a lot to do in the world, this was just one among them. And, remember there is always a next time, don't loose the hope, Good luck! :)

I attended visa interview today. VO asked me few questions about employer name,client name,client location, project name and salary.
He kept on looking at the system and asked me to submit the entire set of petition. He said he needs to have a closer look at the petition and asked me to wait for sometime. After 30 mins of wait, i was called by the VO and told me that my case is under Administrative processing and issued a pink slip . He didn’t ask for other documents.
I wonder why my case went to Administrative processing?
How long does it take to get my case resolved?

Hi Team,

Please help me any one which I have similar situation like me.

I got RFE on Education on one month back and within week my employer is responded with all detail.

One month Passed have not received any update from USCIS hence, my employer upgraded to premium process on RFE.

Could any one suggest me what is time line for normal RFE and Premium RFE process timeline.

Now my case is RFE premium upgraded shall I get feedback within 15 business day from USCIS?

Regards
Shoukath Ali

Hi,

I wanted to share my H1B renewal experience. I interviewed for the same company and location. I live in Bangalore and had initially filled in a DS 160 for Chennai. Since no dates were available, I picked Kolkata and filled another DS-160.

Important points:
1. You need a DS-160 for specific location, i.e Fill and print a new one if you change your interview location.
2. Take your previous Visa passport copy and all petition documents including LCA.
3. Make sure your DS-160 US contact information lists your immediate manager or higher up in the chain of command. Do not list your spouse.
4. Include an India mobile number in the DS 160 form

My appointment was at 8:30 AM and I reached at 8:15. Even that is early by Indian Standards.
There are no printing shops nearby so make sure you get everything before hand.
There is no point reaching 1 hr early. They make you stand on a road for at least 20 minutes about 50 meters from the consulate entrance.

From the line on the road you will be directed to move to the entrance of the consulate where they will check your DS 160 and passport. Your name will be cross checked against a list and given a token number. I have no idea why they give you this number because there is no system inside. It looks like FCFS. Its not a physical token but a mental one. Mine was 46. Go Valentino Rossi :D
Once you enter, you will be asked to scan your documents through the machine. Make sure you dont have any battery operated devices (includes smart watches and pedometers). Make sure you dont have sealed documents like your University Transcripts.
Once scanned and frisked, you will enter the waiting area where they check all your documents - Passport, petition, relevant documents depending on your visa type. One smart guy also asked me how many people work in my company. I am still wondering why because he has no authority in decision making. Once checked you sit and warm a chair for 10 mins or less.

From here you move to another building for the actual interview. Here you form another line from where you go to either Counter 1,2 or 3. A person (of indian origin) will double check your documents and ask you about your company, designation,etc. They also give free advice which I found completely unnecessary. From here you are moved to Counter 4 for fingerprint (this is different from the ten printing, this is for verification)

From Counter 4 you move to a seating area close by where you move from chair to chair as people move to the interview queue. When it is your turn, you are directed to a specific counter depending on your language of interview.

VO: Good morning
Me: Good morning
VO: Company XYZ is a startup?
Me: No, It is an acquisition
VO: What is your designation
Me: I work as ABC
VO: Your Visa is approved

Overall, it took 30 seconds but the process took close to an hour. Overall I found Chennai embassy to be a lot more organized in their working and spacious. The only advantage of Kolkata is that dates are available easily and this is what mattered to me the most.