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Change of Status from F1-H1B without F1 being approved.
Dear All,
Kindly provide your valuable and legitimate suggestions :
Entered US on F1 Visa (2007) --> Completed MS Mechanical Engineer (2009) --> Was on OPT from (2009-Sep'2011) --> Worked for a company which sponsored H1B Visa and was on H1B from Oct'2011 --> Validity of Visa Oct'2011 - 31st Aug, 2014 --> Got laid off due to economical problems in company on 10th July,2013 --> Company notified to USCIS regarding lay off on 18th July,2013 --> Opted to pursue academics in Information tech. College and applied for Change of status from H1B to F1 for me and H4 to F2 for my wife in Aug,2013 --> USCIS sent receipt of documents mail on 8th Aug,2013
Currently, F1 is under approval.--> Got a JOB offer in VA, employer is fine for me to work on CPT and later he shall also sponsor for H1B.
Kindly suggest on below :
1) Without F1 approval can one apply for CPT, will CPT application be approved. If approved, do one face any issues in near future in converting visa from F1 to H1B.
2) If CPT is not a good option or CPT approval is denied and if employer is willing to sponsor H1B immediately. Can one apply for change of status from F1 TO H1B before F1 being approved. If yes, What is the process involved to apply for COS from F1-H1B.
Thanks,
Rave
Kindly provide your valuable and legitimate suggestions :
Entered US on F1 Visa (2007) --> Completed MS Mechanical Engineer (2009) --> Was on OPT from (2009-Sep'2011) --> Worked for a company which sponsored H1B Visa and was on H1B from Oct'2011 --> Validity of Visa Oct'2011 - 31st Aug, 2014 --> Got laid off due to economical problems in company on 10th July,2013 --> Company notified to USCIS regarding lay off on 18th July,2013 --> Opted to pursue academics in Information tech. College and applied for Change of status from H1B to F1 for me and H4 to F2 for my wife in Aug,2013 --> USCIS sent receipt of documents mail on 8th Aug,2013
Currently, F1 is under approval.--> Got a JOB offer in VA, employer is fine for me to work on CPT and later he shall also sponsor for H1B.
Kindly suggest on below :
1) Without F1 approval can one apply for CPT, will CPT application be approved. If approved, do one face any issues in near future in converting visa from F1 to H1B.
2) If CPT is not a good option or CPT approval is denied and if employer is willing to sponsor H1B immediately. Can one apply for change of status from F1 TO H1B before F1 being approved. If yes, What is the process involved to apply for COS from F1-H1B.
Thanks,
Rave
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H1B stamping at Hyderabad on Nov15th
The interview happened at 8AM at Hyderabad consulate on 15th Nov .
a. He asked me about visa type,and said I have to give I797 and passport , after that surprisingly I did not get a single question,
b.He saw the employer name on I797, and said your employer is ZZZ, I was shocked when he said , I did not hear this company so far, then I took initiative and explained in detail about ZZZ, when it started , how many years it has been there in the market, about clients, and expertise s and shown the pics, and after a while again i took initiative and gave the client letter
c.VO did not talk to me for nearly 7-8 minutes, he kept on typing on his system,and then after that he asked me to give the finger prints and returned all the docs except passport , and said the golden words " I am issuing Visa".
My advice is even VO looks rude, do not get scared, try to provide as much information as possible.
a. He asked me about visa type,and said I have to give I797 and passport , after that surprisingly I did not get a single question,
b.He saw the employer name on I797, and said your employer is ZZZ, I was shocked when he said , I did not hear this company so far, then I took initiative and explained in detail about ZZZ, when it started , how many years it has been there in the market, about clients, and expertise s and shown the pics, and after a while again i took initiative and gave the client letter
c.VO did not talk to me for nearly 7-8 minutes, he kept on typing on his system,and then after that he asked me to give the finger prints and returned all the docs except passport , and said the golden words " I am issuing Visa".
My advice is even VO looks rude, do not get scared, try to provide as much information as possible.
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H1b and H4 stamping @ Hyderabad
in continuation to my below post:
VO: place you left hand fingers on fingper print machine and pass on your passport and I797.
me: passed on the documents
VO: do you have any visa rejections?
me: its not a rejection, as my employer lost the project, my petition has been revoked by my employer.
VO: who is your emplyer?
me: answered
VO: did you pay for your petition?
me: No
then he asked me to pull out all the documents given by my employer and asked me to wait in the lobby.
Nearly 30 mins I was waiting in lobby to hear from VO. finally I got my name called by the attendants and then went to VO.
VO: I had issues your visa
me: I said thanks and returned from there happily and not even checking the surroundings and full of joy.
I am again saying the same thing as our fellow users has posted that we need to have is proper documentation with client letter a must or appropriate one for supporting the same and confidence in our answers :)
Got my passport on the next day itself from OFC centre.
Later I sent my wife and kid to H4 stamping after 2 weeks of my interview on Nov 15
My wife: Good morning officer.
Vo: Good morning and asked to hand over the passport and I 797 . ( as my wife is carrying my kid she asked the attendant to help her in pulling out the passport and I797 from file to handover softly with smile )
My wife: passed the documents.
VO: then asked where were you going?
my wife: answered accordingly
Vo: urs done and also given complement for my daughter ... ..
thats all the interview has lasted and today I had got mail to collect passport of both at OFC
VO: place you left hand fingers on fingper print machine and pass on your passport and I797.
me: passed on the documents
VO: do you have any visa rejections?
me: its not a rejection, as my employer lost the project, my petition has been revoked by my employer.
VO: who is your emplyer?
me: answered
VO: did you pay for your petition?
me: No
then he asked me to pull out all the documents given by my employer and asked me to wait in the lobby.
Nearly 30 mins I was waiting in lobby to hear from VO. finally I got my name called by the attendants and then went to VO.
VO: I had issues your visa
me: I said thanks and returned from there happily and not even checking the surroundings and full of joy.
I am again saying the same thing as our fellow users has posted that we need to have is proper documentation with client letter a must or appropriate one for supporting the same and confidence in our answers :)
Got my passport on the next day itself from OFC centre.
Later I sent my wife and kid to H4 stamping after 2 weeks of my interview on Nov 15
My wife: Good morning officer.
Vo: Good morning and asked to hand over the passport and I 797 . ( as my wife is carrying my kid she asked the attendant to help her in pulling out the passport and I797 from file to handover softly with smile )
My wife: passed the documents.
VO: then asked where were you going?
my wife: answered accordingly
Vo: urs done and also given complement for my daughter ... ..
thats all the interview has lasted and today I had got mail to collect passport of both at OFC
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H1B and H4 stamping @ Hyderabad
Hi Friends,
First of all a big thanks to immihelp team for their platform to share and come across the experiences of users.
Coming to my Experience:
I had attended for H1b OFC on oct 29th and interview on Oct 31st @Hyd Consulate.
I had went for Interview with all the documentation given by my employer and thorough Q& A preparation provided here. and the interview went fine. ( I had attended H1B interview last year which went into some issues and later the petition was revoked by my employer, due to that I am full tensed and fingers crossed this time but had confidence as I have complete documentation perfectly :) )
I went and stand in line for my turn before VO and observing the persons in front of me... I can see that all of the applicants have ben granted and this boosted my confidence and decreased my tense feeling.
Here is the interview brief with VO:
me: Good morning Office!! how are you doing today
First of all a big thanks to immihelp team for their platform to share and come across the experiences of users.
Coming to my Experience:
I had attended for H1b OFC on oct 29th and interview on Oct 31st @Hyd Consulate.
I had went for Interview with all the documentation given by my employer and thorough Q& A preparation provided here. and the interview went fine. ( I had attended H1B interview last year which went into some issues and later the petition was revoked by my employer, due to that I am full tensed and fingers crossed this time but had confidence as I have complete documentation perfectly :) )
I went and stand in line for my turn before VO and observing the persons in front of me... I can see that all of the applicants have ben granted and this boosted my confidence and decreased my tense feeling.
Here is the interview brief with VO:
me: Good morning Office!! how are you doing today
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H1B stamping at Mumbai on 14/11/2013
First of all, A BIG thanks a lot to everyone who has shared their valuable experience...It was really of great help to boost the self confidence.
OFC date: Very simple process (Done in less than 10 mins)
Interview Date:
Me: Good Morning Mam
VO: Very good morning to you.
Vo: Please pass your passport
Me: Passport passed.
Vo: Which company you are going to work for
me: Answered
Vo: How many Employees working for this company
Me: Answered
Vo: Explain your project
Me: mine is In-house project..so explained accordingly; Vo looked confused;
I tried to convince her by adding 2-3 more lines.
Vo: What is your company into
Me: Answered
Vo: What is your highest queslification
Me: Answered
Vo: Are you Married.
Me: I am undergoing divorce proceedings (I was worried for this point but had to say the truth)
Vo: Ohh..I am very sorry to hear that.
Vo: have you read white pamplet
Me: No
Vo: handed over the pamplet and said 'I am issuing you a Visa'
Me: Thank you so much Mam.
All the Best to everyone...
OFC date: Very simple process (Done in less than 10 mins)
Interview Date:
Me: Good Morning Mam
VO: Very good morning to you.
Vo: Please pass your passport
Me: Passport passed.
Vo: Which company you are going to work for
me: Answered
Vo: How many Employees working for this company
Me: Answered
Vo: Explain your project
Me: mine is In-house project..so explained accordingly; Vo looked confused;
I tried to convince her by adding 2-3 more lines.
Vo: What is your company into
Me: Answered
Vo: What is your highest queslification
Me: Answered
Vo: Are you Married.
Me: I am undergoing divorce proceedings (I was worried for this point but had to say the truth)
Vo: Ohh..I am very sorry to hear that.
Vo: have you read white pamplet
Me: No
Vo: handed over the pamplet and said 'I am issuing you a Visa'
Me: Thank you so much Mam.
All the Best to everyone...
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H1B Interview Experience
Hello Everyone.
First of all I would like to thank immihelp and people for sharing their experience.
It really helped me to prepare for visa interview.
I had my visa interview in Chennai consulate.
Interview was very straight forward and easy.
VO) Which company do you work for?
A) YYYY
VO) Which company you will work in USA?
A) YYYY (same as mentioned in first answer)
VO) How much salary you will get?
A) IN US or India?
VO) In USA
A) $ YYYY X (As per the the petition)
VO) Your visa is approved.
All the best everyone....
First of all I would like to thank immihelp and people for sharing their experience.
It really helped me to prepare for visa interview.
I had my visa interview in Chennai consulate.
Interview was very straight forward and easy.
VO) Which company do you work for?
A) YYYY
VO) Which company you will work in USA?
A) YYYY (same as mentioned in first answer)
VO) How much salary you will get?
A) IN US or India?
VO) In USA
A) $ YYYY X (As per the the petition)
VO) Your visa is approved.
All the best everyone....
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H1B interview experience
Hi All,
first of all, I thank IMMIHELP and people here for sharing their valuable experiences.
I had my interview recently at Mumbai consulste.
1st day:
It was normal,no rush . reached the centre 30min earlier, got the document verification and entered inside.
2nd day:
my interview was at 9am asusual reached there 30min earlier , went inside and completed the security checks and went inside.
VO: Good morning.
ME: Good morning. how are you doing?
VO:Good, Give me your Passport and I797.
Me: Gave the passport and I797.
VO:What is your salary in US?
ME: YYYY per annum.
VO:What is your highest education?
ME:B.tech in YYYY stream.
VO:What is your designation?
ME: Answered as mentioned in my petition.
and then she told your VISA is approved. That's it.
All the people who came with me got approved and the consulate officers are very polite.
Be honest and answer crisply for whatever they ask you.
All the best.
first of all, I thank IMMIHELP and people here for sharing their valuable experiences.
I had my interview recently at Mumbai consulste.
1st day:
It was normal,no rush . reached the centre 30min earlier, got the document verification and entered inside.
2nd day:
my interview was at 9am asusual reached there 30min earlier , went inside and completed the security checks and went inside.
VO: Good morning.
ME: Good morning. how are you doing?
VO:Good, Give me your Passport and I797.
Me: Gave the passport and I797.
VO:What is your salary in US?
ME: YYYY per annum.
VO:What is your highest education?
ME:B.tech in YYYY stream.
VO:What is your designation?
ME: Answered as mentioned in my petition.
and then she told your VISA is approved. That's it.
All the people who came with me got approved and the consulate officers are very polite.
Be honest and answer crisply for whatever they ask you.
All the best.
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Can i attend interview in Canada : Letter from USCIS
Hi,
I am currently working in Canada. I had applied H1B with COS through an consultant while I was in US on an L1 visa and have it approved now,
Can I attend my Visa In Canada since I work in Canada.
I had got the below notice from USCIS .
“ The beneficiary’s L1B non-immigrant status expired on June 31 2013 . It is noted that the request for the extension of the beneficiary’s L1B non immigrant extension was denied on September 27, 2013 , leaving the beneficiary without valid non immigrant status at the start date of the intended H1B employment, October 1, 2013.”
“Even though the beneficiary is ineligible for the requested change of status, the beneficiary may depart the United States and apply for the proper visa at a consulate abroad”
“Please not that the approved I-129 petition for classification of the beneficiary as an H1B non-immigrant has been forwarded to the consulate in Chennai, India, as requested in Part 4 of the for I-129. If the beneficiary has any questions about the Visa issuance, please contact the consulate directly”
My question is : “ Can I attend my interview in Canada, Since I work in Canada. Else I need to plan a visit to Chennai for this particular purpose, which is a pain”
I am currently working in Canada. I had applied H1B with COS through an consultant while I was in US on an L1 visa and have it approved now,
Can I attend my Visa In Canada since I work in Canada.
I had got the below notice from USCIS .
“ The beneficiary’s L1B non-immigrant status expired on June 31 2013 . It is noted that the request for the extension of the beneficiary’s L1B non immigrant extension was denied on September 27, 2013 , leaving the beneficiary without valid non immigrant status at the start date of the intended H1B employment, October 1, 2013.”
“Even though the beneficiary is ineligible for the requested change of status, the beneficiary may depart the United States and apply for the proper visa at a consulate abroad”
“Please not that the approved I-129 petition for classification of the beneficiary as an H1B non-immigrant has been forwarded to the consulate in Chennai, India, as requested in Part 4 of the for I-129. If the beneficiary has any questions about the Visa issuance, please contact the consulate directly”
My question is : “ Can I attend my interview in Canada, Since I work in Canada. Else I need to plan a visit to Chennai for this particular purpose, which is a pain”
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Highest level of education in H1-B petition
Hi All,
In my H1-B petition my employer had mentioned my highest qualification as Bachelor's degree, but I did masters. In the resume (which submitted to the USCIS) also I mentioned masters but they did a mistake. Is this will be an issue? How should I explain it in the visa interview ?
Please suggest me.
Thanks
Hariramdev
In my H1-B petition my employer had mentioned my highest qualification as Bachelor's degree, but I did masters. In the resume (which submitted to the USCIS) also I mentioned masters but they did a mistake. Is this will be an issue? How should I explain it in the visa interview ?
Please suggest me.
Thanks
Hariramdev
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H1B and 2 H4 Approved at Mumbai
Hi All,
Thanks for all your experiences. It has really helped me a lot to take up the visa interview.
I would like to share my experience at mumbai consulate.
Date :- 12/11/2013. Interview time 10:00 AM
I went with my spouse and 2 year old daughter. There was a huge queue outside but they let us inside because of our kid.
Everywhere they gave us preference because of our daughter and within 20 mins i was taking up my interview.
Questions asked are..
1. How many people are travelling?
3
2. What is your highest qualification and from which university?
Answered.
3. How much salary you will be getting in US?
YYYY X $ per year.
4. How many year you have been into this Job?
Answered ....
Thats all... I was tensed but finally the words came ur visa is approved.
I have collected my Passport the day after the visa interview in Pune.
All the best for your interviews. keep Smile on your face.
Although its written that you need not bring children below 14 years. I would say it would help if your kid's age is below 2 years.
Thanks for all your experiences. It has really helped me a lot to take up the visa interview.
I would like to share my experience at mumbai consulate.
Date :- 12/11/2013. Interview time 10:00 AM
I went with my spouse and 2 year old daughter. There was a huge queue outside but they let us inside because of our kid.
Everywhere they gave us preference because of our daughter and within 20 mins i was taking up my interview.
Questions asked are..
1. How many people are travelling?
3
2. What is your highest qualification and from which university?
Answered.
3. How much salary you will be getting in US?
YYYY X $ per year.
4. How many year you have been into this Job?
Answered ....
Thats all... I was tensed but finally the words came ur visa is approved.
I have collected my Passport the day after the visa interview in Pune.
All the best for your interviews. keep Smile on your face.
Although its written that you need not bring children below 14 years. I would say it would help if your kid's age is below 2 years.
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