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applying h4 for a kid
Hi,
I had a query on applying H4 visa for my kid who is 4 years old.
Last year when my husband stamped H1, we had stamped H4 for myself and for kid.
Me and my kid have not traveled on h4 anytime and she is in INDIA now.
Husband is currently working in US.
My I-797 is approved and I have to appear for h1b stamping.
1) When I go for H1 stamping should I take my kid along for h4 stamping so that she will be MY dependent when travelling? can I apply for her h4 again?
OR
2)Is her existing h4 stamped with husbands organisation good enough for her travel.(Note: husband is in US and I will be travelling with kid).
Legally which is the correct way ?
Please advice
I had a query on applying H4 visa for my kid who is 4 years old.
Last year when my husband stamped H1, we had stamped H4 for myself and for kid.
Me and my kid have not traveled on h4 anytime and she is in INDIA now.
Husband is currently working in US.
My I-797 is approved and I have to appear for h1b stamping.
1) When I go for H1 stamping should I take my kid along for h4 stamping so that she will be MY dependent when travelling? can I apply for her h4 again?
OR
2)Is her existing h4 stamped with husbands organisation good enough for her travel.(Note: husband is in US and I will be travelling with kid).
Legally which is the correct way ?
Please advice
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Stamping at Chennai 221g
Hi All,
My situation is as below,
Applied for COS from H4 - H1 in 2015 and started working from Nov 2015 that time i was pregnant.
Then traveled to india in Jan 2016 for my delivery and appeared for H1 stamping on Sep 19th 2016.
I applied H4 for my daughter based on my husband's H1 petition different from my employer. My husband petition was approved and stamped one and valid till 2019.
I had scheduled stamping interview for myself(H1 ) and my daughter (H4 ) by thinking that two different petitions will be approved and there will not be much issue for my daughter's H4. I did not bring my daughter for the stamping. My petition went on 221g without even much questions and VO returned my passport as well as my daughters passport stating that My daughter will not be travelling without me.
I specifically asked whether she is travelling or not could you please approve her petition but the response is NO.
I really do not understand why my daughters petition also went on 221g also VO didnot give 2 different blue slip. In one blue slip she tagged both of our application numbers.
My situation is i can travel as i have valid and stamped H4 in worst case and just to avoid long waiting in India as my husband is in US right now.
But my daughter was unable to get a visa.
What would be the possible ways to get a visa for her,
Can i reapply H4 for her? If yes what are the steps?
Is there a way i can request B2 for her?
Can someone guide me with the process?
Thank you!
My situation is as below,
Applied for COS from H4 - H1 in 2015 and started working from Nov 2015 that time i was pregnant.
Then traveled to india in Jan 2016 for my delivery and appeared for H1 stamping on Sep 19th 2016.
I applied H4 for my daughter based on my husband's H1 petition different from my employer. My husband petition was approved and stamped one and valid till 2019.
I had scheduled stamping interview for myself(H1 ) and my daughter (H4 ) by thinking that two different petitions will be approved and there will not be much issue for my daughter's H4. I did not bring my daughter for the stamping. My petition went on 221g without even much questions and VO returned my passport as well as my daughters passport stating that My daughter will not be travelling without me.
I specifically asked whether she is travelling or not could you please approve her petition but the response is NO.
I really do not understand why my daughters petition also went on 221g also VO didnot give 2 different blue slip. In one blue slip she tagged both of our application numbers.
My situation is i can travel as i have valid and stamped H4 in worst case and just to avoid long waiting in India as my husband is in US right now.
But my daughter was unable to get a visa.
What would be the possible ways to get a visa for her,
Can i reapply H4 for her? If yes what are the steps?
Is there a way i can request B2 for her?
Can someone guide me with the process?
Thank you!
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H1 to H4 in Tijuana, Mexico
My wife is working with H1 visa, and would like her to change to H4 by going to Stamping in Mexico. It worked !
We are from San Diego and her current H1 visa's last date is Sep 19. Got the appointments for Sep 14(for ASC) and Sep 19 ( for VISA interview) in Tijuana, Mexico.
On Sep 14: We crossed the border by walk from east entrance (only entrance into Mexico) and entered into Tijuana. Officials gave the stamping for 7 days. Took the YellowCab, they charged 12\$ to ASC. We reached the ASC almost 2 hrs early, still they are okay. everything is done in 10 mins.
Took the local TAXI back to border, they charged 6\$. Walked back from the same entrance where we crossed border. It took almost 2.5 hrs ( Bad).
On Sep 19: Crossed border from East entrance, officials gave 7 days stamping. Took YellowCab, charged 25\$. She had done with her H4 visa interview ( SUCCESS! ) and they asked her to collect the passport and my I-797 on Sep 20 at 3:00PM
Took uber to a hotel near ASC, charged around 150 pesos. Took suite for 55\$ ( paid in pesos). had lunch at local Thai restaurant, dinner at Chilis.
On Sep 20: Had lunch at Panjabi restaurant ( Walk able). Took Uber at 1:30 to consulate and paid 110 pesos. Waiting till 3PM, collected the Passport. Took Uber to Border and paid 140 pesos. This time, he drooped at west entrance. Long walk, but no queue and no waiting ( How lucky !). My wife paid 6\$ for new I-94. in 15 mins, we crossed the border and entered into US( Next to Mall)
My Observations:
1. Enter into Tijuana, Mexico using east entrance (only way) and return using PEDWEST
2. Use Uber. It is so cheap compared to Yellocab ( 3-4 times less)
3. Use pesos, not dollars for local transactions ( restaurants, hotel, store).
4. Download Spanish translator APP into your Phone before entering ( might help to communicate).
5. If possible, enable DATA plan in your phone before entering.
6. Hotel prices might be cheap if you book with directly instead of online. ( check with them before)
7. You can make some good friends at Consulate. (Uber prices can be shared :) and can cross the border together)
8. ENJOY the trip with Piece of mind
We are from San Diego and her current H1 visa's last date is Sep 19. Got the appointments for Sep 14(for ASC) and Sep 19 ( for VISA interview) in Tijuana, Mexico.
On Sep 14: We crossed the border by walk from east entrance (only entrance into Mexico) and entered into Tijuana. Officials gave the stamping for 7 days. Took the YellowCab, they charged 12\$ to ASC. We reached the ASC almost 2 hrs early, still they are okay. everything is done in 10 mins.
Took the local TAXI back to border, they charged 6\$. Walked back from the same entrance where we crossed border. It took almost 2.5 hrs ( Bad).
On Sep 19: Crossed border from East entrance, officials gave 7 days stamping. Took YellowCab, charged 25\$. She had done with her H4 visa interview ( SUCCESS! ) and they asked her to collect the passport and my I-797 on Sep 20 at 3:00PM
Took uber to a hotel near ASC, charged around 150 pesos. Took suite for 55\$ ( paid in pesos). had lunch at local Thai restaurant, dinner at Chilis.
On Sep 20: Had lunch at Panjabi restaurant ( Walk able). Took Uber at 1:30 to consulate and paid 110 pesos. Waiting till 3PM, collected the Passport. Took Uber to Border and paid 140 pesos. This time, he drooped at west entrance. Long walk, but no queue and no waiting ( How lucky !). My wife paid 6\$ for new I-94. in 15 mins, we crossed the border and entered into US( Next to Mall)
My Observations:
1. Enter into Tijuana, Mexico using east entrance (only way) and return using PEDWEST
2. Use Uber. It is so cheap compared to Yellocab ( 3-4 times less)
3. Use pesos, not dollars for local transactions ( restaurants, hotel, store).
4. Download Spanish translator APP into your Phone before entering ( might help to communicate).
5. If possible, enable DATA plan in your phone before entering.
6. Hotel prices might be cheap if you book with directly instead of online. ( check with them before)
7. You can make some good friends at Consulate. (Uber prices can be shared :) and can cross the border together)
8. ENJOY the trip with Piece of mind
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Got my Visa approved after being issued a 221g white slip. :)
Thanks everyone in this forum for sharing their earlier experiences. I got my Visa approved after being issued a 221g white slip. :)
I attended interview on 14th Sep 2016 in Hyderabad for my H1B visa application.
One lady collected all the passports from our counter and gave it to VO before the start of the interview.
After the initial client & employer questions:
VO: Did you ever apply for US visa before?
Me: I thought it's for H1 application as this is the first time for me. So I said 'No'.
VO: You never applied for US?
Me: Took 5 seconds and answered 'Yes'
I thought of doing Masters 2 years back, So I gave IELTS and got an i20 from some university. I didn't schedule/attend the visa interview. (I was trying to tell this but VO was not listening to it)
VO: Visibly irritated and said I asked the same question 2 times, you said 'No' first and then said 'Yes'. Said your visa application need further processing, and issued a plain 221g white slip and said he'll keep the passport.
Suggestion: Never try to hide any info from the VO. Try to recollect all the minute details about your previous visa applications, about your immigration check, etc etc. Don't lie at any cost.
Let me know if you need any further information, I will be happy to share my inputs.
As everyone say, Confidence is the key! All the best guyz..
I attended interview on 14th Sep 2016 in Hyderabad for my H1B visa application.
One lady collected all the passports from our counter and gave it to VO before the start of the interview.
After the initial client & employer questions:
VO: Did you ever apply for US visa before?
Me: I thought it's for H1 application as this is the first time for me. So I said 'No'.
VO: You never applied for US?
Me: Took 5 seconds and answered 'Yes'
I thought of doing Masters 2 years back, So I gave IELTS and got an i20 from some university. I didn't schedule/attend the visa interview. (I was trying to tell this but VO was not listening to it)
VO: Visibly irritated and said I asked the same question 2 times, you said 'No' first and then said 'Yes'. Said your visa application need further processing, and issued a plain 221g white slip and said he'll keep the passport.
Suggestion: Never try to hide any info from the VO. Try to recollect all the minute details about your previous visa applications, about your immigration check, etc etc. Don't lie at any cost.
Let me know if you need any further information, I will be happy to share my inputs.
As everyone say, Confidence is the key! All the best guyz..
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H1b Dropbox experience Aug 2016
Hello, Thought this would be useful for anyone planning to go for H1-B visa stamp using dropbox facility.
I am working as a full time employee and have I-140 approved. This was my 6+ years extension on H1-B.
8/11/2016 - Submitted Passport and Required Docs for H1-B in Delhi.
Docs Submitted
H1-B - Original Passport , Dropbox Confirmation, DS 160, Copy of I797 Approval, 1 Photo
I got my photos from walgreens in US but they didn't accept that one so I went to a shop in Nehru place and got the photos in 10 minutes.
Status:
8/11/2016 PM
Your Passport is scheduled to deliver to Post
No Status
8/12/2016 AM
Your Passport is still with Post
Ready
8/12/2016 PM
Your Passport is still with Post
Administrative Processing
8/13/2016 (Weekend)
Your Passport is still with Post
Administrative Processing
8/14/2016 (Weekend)
Your Passport is still with Post
Administrative Processing
8/15/2016 (Public Holiday)
Your Passport is still with Post
Administrative Processing
8/16/2016
Your Passport is still with Post
Issued
8/17/2016 PM
Your passport is ready for pickup
My case status was in 'Administrative Processing' for almost 4 days so I was a little bit worried but I think that was because of long weekend.
Thanks.
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Please help with rfe during H1B transfer
Hi, hope I could get some help.
I applied for H1b transfer through a new employer in dec/2015. My current H1b got expired in Aug 2016. I got an RFE for H1b transfer. (I'm sure it is a bit complex). I would like to change to h4 and apply for h4 ead concurrently. I have following questions.
Will USCIS consider me as in legal status now?
Will i get h4 and ead approved?
Or Can I go to Indian and apply for H4 and get H4 stamping in India while my H1b transfer RFE is still in process?
Can I go to Canada instead for H4 stamping while my H1b transfer RFE is still in process?
What options do i have now?
I applied for H1b transfer through a new employer in dec/2015. My current H1b got expired in Aug 2016. I got an RFE for H1b transfer. (I'm sure it is a bit complex). I would like to change to h4 and apply for h4 ead concurrently. I have following questions.
Will USCIS consider me as in legal status now?
Will i get h4 and ead approved?
Or Can I go to Indian and apply for H4 and get H4 stamping in India while my H1b transfer RFE is still in process?
Can I go to Canada instead for H4 stamping while my H1b transfer RFE is still in process?
What options do i have now?
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221g white slip issued
Hi,
I have been issued 221g white slip.
Any idea on how long does it take from now? I provided all genuine documents.
As other posts 221g related posts suggests, will it really take many months?
I have been issued 221g white slip.
Any idea on how long does it take from now? I provided all genuine documents.
As other posts 221g related posts suggests, will it really take many months?
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I 94 expiry and related H4
My friend's I 94 finishes in Jan 2017 although he has valid H1B till June 2017. But his wife and son (Both H4) has got I 94 till June 2017. Is it possible for him to go and come back from India if he applies for extension of I 94? Is it possible for his wife and son to go to India and come back again within June 2017 (without him in case he is not permitted). will there be any problems for them in POE? If all three of them goes back after expiry of I 94 will they be required to visit the visa office again before they come back within June 2017??
Please help
Thanks
Please help
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Need Clarification on Highest level of Education Question
Hi,
Can anyone please clarify me on below question
In My Petition it mentioned as
Major/Primary Field of Study - COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Beneficiary's Highest Level of Education - Bachelor's degree
But my Education details are as given below...
PG - MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) (Distance)
UG - BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (Regular)
+ 6 years of IT Experience
In LCA it mentioned as the above both degrees are Equivalent to US BACHELOR Degree - COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
What should I answer for the below Question in Visa interview ..
What is your highest level of Degree ?
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) or BACHELOR OF COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Actual Education details or the details mentioned in the Petition(US Equivalent) ?
Can anyone please clarify me on below question
In My Petition it mentioned as
Major/Primary Field of Study - COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Beneficiary's Highest Level of Education - Bachelor's degree
But my Education details are as given below...
PG - MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) (Distance)
UG - BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (Regular)
+ 6 years of IT Experience
In LCA it mentioned as the above both degrees are Equivalent to US BACHELOR Degree - COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
What should I answer for the below Question in Visa interview ..
What is your highest level of Degree ?
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) or BACHELOR OF COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Actual Education details or the details mentioned in the Petition(US Equivalent) ?
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Need help on DS160 and H1B restamping interview schedule
Hi,
Can someone Please help me on my below question?
Can I change the Interview location once after submitting the DS160?
Can I schedule the appointment with I797C? also i know my validation date which is mentioned on my I797 but still yet to approve.
Thanks,
Punit
Can someone Please help me on my below question?
Can I change the Interview location once after submitting the DS160?
Can I schedule the appointment with I797C? also i know my validation date which is mentioned on my I797 but still yet to approve.
Thanks,
Punit
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