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H1b Stamping with 8 months validity
Hi Everyone,
I am planning to go for H1b stamping to india in mid may 2020, but my h1 validity will get expired on Jan 31st 2021.
Is it safe to go for stamping with 8 months validity? This is my first H1 stamping,
I am planning to go for H1b stamping to india in mid may 2020, but my h1 validity will get expired on Jan 31st 2021.
Is it safe to go for stamping with 8 months validity? This is my first H1 stamping,
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H1b visa interview experience
Hi,
First time H1b.
I had my biometric on 12th Feb and visa interview on 13th February. Both in Hyderabad consulate.
Biometric experience.
We are total 5 applicants. H1b , spouse and 3 kids. We did not took the kids. I suggest if you can leave your kids behind. That is a good option. 4pm was our appointment we went inside by 3.45pm. They will take your photo and fingerprints. For kids they will take photo from the photo we carry. The whole thing finished within 10mins.
Interview experience.
Our appointment was at 10.30am. There was a long queue and the security will send people inside as per the time slot. This time also we did not took our kids inside. Once we go inside there we can sit and they will give trays to put our items such as documentation and belts and wallets into it. After security check we can go inside and again there will be a queue. We were given window number 13. By the time we joined the 13 window queue, there were people already standing in front of us. A group of people maybe for visit visa. Then the next guy was for B1 then there was a lady who is a dependant of H1.
All of them, the VO kept the passports. Then our turn came. Greeted the VO who was a nice lady
The conversation went like this.
1. Give me i797 and offer letter or client letter
Ans. Given
2. She said, let me get it straight that you are H1, pointing towards my wife she is spouse and you have 3 kids.. Right?
Ans. Yes
3. Give me age of all your kids?
Ans. Replied.
4. Are you going to work for the same client in USA?
Ans. I said yes
5. Salary?
Ans. Replied
6. Location?
Ans. Replied
7. Highest degree?
Ans. Replied
8. To my wife, how long you have been married mam?
Ans. She replied
9. Have you applied for B1/B2 in the past?
Ans. No
10. She gave us 2 brochures, which says know your rights. And said we need to read this before we land in USA. And said congratulations, your visa is issued. We thanked and left by saying Have a nice day ahead!!!
Thanks
First time H1b.
I had my biometric on 12th Feb and visa interview on 13th February. Both in Hyderabad consulate.
Biometric experience.
We are total 5 applicants. H1b , spouse and 3 kids. We did not took the kids. I suggest if you can leave your kids behind. That is a good option. 4pm was our appointment we went inside by 3.45pm. They will take your photo and fingerprints. For kids they will take photo from the photo we carry. The whole thing finished within 10mins.
Interview experience.
Our appointment was at 10.30am. There was a long queue and the security will send people inside as per the time slot. This time also we did not took our kids inside. Once we go inside there we can sit and they will give trays to put our items such as documentation and belts and wallets into it. After security check we can go inside and again there will be a queue. We were given window number 13. By the time we joined the 13 window queue, there were people already standing in front of us. A group of people maybe for visit visa. Then the next guy was for B1 then there was a lady who is a dependant of H1.
All of them, the VO kept the passports. Then our turn came. Greeted the VO who was a nice lady
The conversation went like this.
1. Give me i797 and offer letter or client letter
Ans. Given
2. She said, let me get it straight that you are H1, pointing towards my wife she is spouse and you have 3 kids.. Right?
Ans. Yes
3. Give me age of all your kids?
Ans. Replied.
4. Are you going to work for the same client in USA?
Ans. I said yes
5. Salary?
Ans. Replied
6. Location?
Ans. Replied
7. Highest degree?
Ans. Replied
8. To my wife, how long you have been married mam?
Ans. She replied
9. Have you applied for B1/B2 in the past?
Ans. No
10. She gave us 2 brochures, which says know your rights. And said we need to read this before we land in USA. And said congratulations, your visa is issued. We thanked and left by saying Have a nice day ahead!!!
Thanks
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Chennai consulate stamping experience
My spouse and I had our biometric and interview on the 9th and 10th respectively. For the interview only standard questions were asked to me.
Who is your employer?
How long with employer?
How long with the client?
How long with the client US?
Salary?
and finally said my Visa is approved. On 10th the case was in admin processing and on 11th status changed to Issued and recieved email to pickup passport. Collected stamped passport on 12th.
The surprising part was that during the interview even the approved i797 or client letter was not asked.
For me it's my 12th year with employer and been with the client for 11 years. This was my 3rd stamping and on h1for 7 years.
Good luck to all!
Who is your employer?
How long with employer?
How long with the client?
How long with the client US?
Salary?
and finally said my Visa is approved. On 10th the case was in admin processing and on 11th status changed to Issued and recieved email to pickup passport. Collected stamped passport on 12th.
The surprising part was that during the interview even the approved i797 or client letter was not asked.
For me it's my 12th year with employer and been with the client for 11 years. This was my 3rd stamping and on h1for 7 years.
Good luck to all!
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New H1 stamping - Admin Processing, Chennai
About Me:
Graduated in May 2018.
OPT Start Date - July 2nd, 2018
OPT End Date - July 1st, 2018
H1 Approved Date - May 5th, 2019
Cap Gap Period - July 2nd to Sep 30th, 2019
H1 Start Date- October 1st, 2019
Towards the end of my OPT, my company had applied for my H1 and it had been approved in May. Around same time I had alos applied for a STEM extension which got approved someitme after July 2019. So I was on cap gap between July to October 2019.
I work full time for an employer in Dallas.
Bio Metrics on Feb 11th Chennai.
Consulate interview on Feb 12th Chennai. I received a 221g slip for admin processing because the officer wanted to verify my SEVIS history while I was on F1 status.
Questions asked:
1. Salary
2. Location
3. Did you go out of SEVIS status while I was a student on F1 ?
4. When did you graduate and when did you start your OPT and when did it end ?
After these questions, he said that he is placing it for admin processing. It might take 2 weeks. but mostly it should be done within 2 weeks. He said that he doesnt need any documents from me. This will be verified in the U.S and he cant verify it here.
I understand this is normal but the way he asked me questions about F1 status took me by surprise during the interview and left me puzzled to some extent.
Any othes here with similar experience ?
Graduated in May 2018.
OPT Start Date - July 2nd, 2018
OPT End Date - July 1st, 2018
H1 Approved Date - May 5th, 2019
Cap Gap Period - July 2nd to Sep 30th, 2019
H1 Start Date- October 1st, 2019
Towards the end of my OPT, my company had applied for my H1 and it had been approved in May. Around same time I had alos applied for a STEM extension which got approved someitme after July 2019. So I was on cap gap between July to October 2019.
I work full time for an employer in Dallas.
Bio Metrics on Feb 11th Chennai.
Consulate interview on Feb 12th Chennai. I received a 221g slip for admin processing because the officer wanted to verify my SEVIS history while I was on F1 status.
Questions asked:
1. Salary
2. Location
3. Did you go out of SEVIS status while I was a student on F1 ?
4. When did you graduate and when did you start your OPT and when did it end ?
After these questions, he said that he is placing it for admin processing. It might take 2 weeks. but mostly it should be done within 2 weeks. He said that he doesnt need any documents from me. This will be verified in the U.S and he cant verify it here.
I understand this is normal but the way he asked me questions about F1 status took me by surprise during the interview and left me puzzled to some extent.
Any othes here with similar experience ?
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New h1b stamping cap exempt - Mumbai
About me
2006-2010 f1 and opt
2011-2016 December h1b
I140 approved 2015
I’m India since 2017 Jan - present
In 2018 I went to USA on b2 and later I went to Canada for f1 second masters.
F1 rejected and b2 cancelled without prejudice.
Now my new employer filled for h1 cap exempt. Texas service center.
Approved without rfe in 2 weeks.
Interview in Mumbai 5th feb 2020
Questions asked
Designation
Salary
Have I pursued masters from USA
Have I ever been to China.
Approved.
Status date changed to 6th feb next day and same day noon changed to issues.
Received passport at my home town on 7th Friday.
2006-2010 f1 and opt
2011-2016 December h1b
I140 approved 2015
I’m India since 2017 Jan - present
In 2018 I went to USA on b2 and later I went to Canada for f1 second masters.
F1 rejected and b2 cancelled without prejudice.
Now my new employer filled for h1 cap exempt. Texas service center.
Approved without rfe in 2 weeks.
Interview in Mumbai 5th feb 2020
Questions asked
Designation
Salary
Have I pursued masters from USA
Have I ever been to China.
Approved.
Status date changed to 6th feb next day and same day noon changed to issues.
Received passport at my home town on 7th Friday.
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Client letter not available (H1B stamping)
I have my first H1B stamping planned on 12 Feb 2020 at Chennai.
I have all mandatory documents handy that's required for verification except client letter. My client does not provides client letter for the current position but provided a valid SOW stating contract with the employer till 2021 which clearly mentions about the onsite position and validity.
My confusion here is even without a client letter and with a valid SOW will my case be approved?
I have all mandatory documents handy that's required for verification except client letter. My client does not provides client letter for the current position but provided a valid SOW stating contract with the employer till 2021 which clearly mentions about the onsite position and validity.
My confusion here is even without a client letter and with a valid SOW will my case be approved?
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Abu dabhi Port of entry
Hi guys,
Can someone share their recent experiences at abu dabhi as port of entry? (H1b holders)
Thanks
Can someone share their recent experiences at abu dabhi as port of entry? (H1b holders)
Thanks
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221g Hyderabad white slip
Sharing My experience of the 221g timeline.
Jan 8th : Interview--Passport Retained and gave 221g.
Jan 16th: Case Last Updated changed for the first time.
Jan 17th : Case Last Updated changed for the second time.
Jan 21st : Received a call from embassy to attend for a re-interview on 22nd.
Jan 22nd : Re-interview and passport returned with second box ticked in the white slip.
Jan 30th : Client got verification email and client responded the same day.
Jan 31st : Got email to submit the passport and submitted the passport the same day.
Feb 3rd : Case Last Updated changed for the third time.
Feb 4th : Case Status changed to Issued.
Feb 5th : Got email to collect the passport.
Jan 8th : Interview--Passport Retained and gave 221g.
Jan 16th: Case Last Updated changed for the first time.
Jan 17th : Case Last Updated changed for the second time.
Jan 21st : Received a call from embassy to attend for a re-interview on 22nd.
Jan 22nd : Re-interview and passport returned with second box ticked in the white slip.
Jan 30th : Client got verification email and client responded the same day.
Jan 31st : Got email to submit the passport and submitted the passport the same day.
Feb 3rd : Case Last Updated changed for the third time.
Feb 4th : Case Status changed to Issued.
Feb 5th : Got email to collect the passport.
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Administrative Processing complete
Hi Friends,
Please let me know if you have any insight to my situation.
I had received my passports and 221(g) letters on 1st of Feb, 2020. I submitted required document and passports on 5th of Feb, 2020.
On the next day i.e. 6th Feb, 2020, I received an email stating the administrative processing is complete for my application and to submit a copy of the email along with the passports for final processing.
Now, I have already submitted the passports before I received the email. Please let me know how to submit the copy of the email that they asked for or Do I need to still submit the copy of email that was asked for ?
I do not get any response from the travel desk, they are saying consulate would respond back if they need any other document as this is the standard reply.
Please help !!
Please let me know if you have any insight to my situation.
I had received my passports and 221(g) letters on 1st of Feb, 2020. I submitted required document and passports on 5th of Feb, 2020.
On the next day i.e. 6th Feb, 2020, I received an email stating the administrative processing is complete for my application and to submit a copy of the email along with the passports for final processing.
Now, I have already submitted the passports before I received the email. Please let me know how to submit the copy of the email that they asked for or Do I need to still submit the copy of email that was asked for ?
I do not get any response from the travel desk, they are saying consulate would respond back if they need any other document as this is the standard reply.
Please help !!
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F1 to H1 CPT
F1 to H1 with day 1 CPT. Change of status was denied and had to attend interview at the consulate.
Non- IT background Full time employee.
Biometric- feb 4
Interview - feb 10
Interview was less than 2 minutes. No slips given and Visa approved.
VO just asked passport not even I - 797 form. Just asked formal questions Job title, salary, duties and where I stay in The USA.
Now waiting for passport pick up notification. Good luck all.
Non- IT background Full time employee.
Biometric- feb 4
Interview - feb 10
Interview was less than 2 minutes. No slips given and Visa approved.
VO just asked passport not even I - 797 form. Just asked formal questions Job title, salary, duties and where I stay in The USA.
Now waiting for passport pick up notification. Good luck all.
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