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H1B and H4 Mumbai Stamping
Here is my case !
I am sharing my views as this portal was very helpfull to me and gave me lots of confidence and know/how questions I am sharing this to all so that rest of them should also feel the same ! Be confident in what you answers make eye to eye contact and shot answers.Dont hesitate you should be confident in what you are saying rest will be fine.
27th Jan Biometrics : Finished in 15 mins.
28th (US Consulate (Interview) ):
Me : Good Morning
VO : Good Morning
VO : Passport Please
Me : Handed over the Passport for me and my dependents
VO : Whats the relation ?
Me: She is my daughter and Spouse
VO: Whats the trip purpose
Me: I said Employment
VO: oh Yours I-797 please
ME: Handed over the I-797
VO :is this your First time H1b or extension
Me: Yes its the First Time
VO: are you going to work with Company or Client
ME: I said Client and told Client's Name
I was wearing my Company ID so no questions on Employer.
VO: I am issuing your VISA ! Please through the Pamphlet once you are free
Me: Okay Thanks Officer !
VO: Enjoy your Stay at USA !
Me: You have a nice day ahead Officer !
Kept my passport along with dependents passport .No questions to Dependents. Remember First Impression is last Impression.. lets the Officer speak and ask questions Dont argue with Officer, Keep your answers short and always greet whenever is the right time.
29th Jan - Administrative processiong
30th Jan - Issued for all
3rd Feb - Collected Stamped passport for me and dependents.
Tips :- Wear Formals and present yourself nicely to Officer, You get time as there are 4 rows, One row is called at a time inside and are collected the Fingerprints and then followed by interview process.
I am sharing my views as this portal was very helpfull to me and gave me lots of confidence and know/how questions I am sharing this to all so that rest of them should also feel the same ! Be confident in what you answers make eye to eye contact and shot answers.Dont hesitate you should be confident in what you are saying rest will be fine.
27th Jan Biometrics : Finished in 15 mins.
28th (US Consulate (Interview) ):
Me : Good Morning
VO : Good Morning
VO : Passport Please
Me : Handed over the Passport for me and my dependents
VO : Whats the relation ?
Me: She is my daughter and Spouse
VO: Whats the trip purpose
Me: I said Employment
VO: oh Yours I-797 please
ME: Handed over the I-797
VO :is this your First time H1b or extension
Me: Yes its the First Time
VO: are you going to work with Company or Client
ME: I said Client and told Client's Name
I was wearing my Company ID so no questions on Employer.
VO: I am issuing your VISA ! Please through the Pamphlet once you are free
Me: Okay Thanks Officer !
VO: Enjoy your Stay at USA !
Me: You have a nice day ahead Officer !
Kept my passport along with dependents passport .No questions to Dependents. Remember First Impression is last Impression.. lets the Officer speak and ask questions Dont argue with Officer, Keep your answers short and always greet whenever is the right time.
29th Jan - Administrative processiong
30th Jan - Issued for all
3rd Feb - Collected Stamped passport for me and dependents.
Tips :- Wear Formals and present yourself nicely to Officer, You get time as there are 4 rows, One row is called at a time inside and are collected the Fingerprints and then followed by interview process.
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F1 to H1B, COS Denied, Chennai
My case: F1 -> OPT -> STEM EXT -> CPT(Second Masters) -> H1B Petition Approved, COS Denied -> H1B Stamping.
Jan 17th, 2020: Biometrics at Hyderabad VAC
Jan 23rd, 2020: Visa interview at Chennai Consulate
VO asked general questions like employer, salary, client, client letter, vendor letter, length of stay in USA, highest degree, graduation, second masters.
VO said your visa has been approved and will be under admin processing to check sevis record to see if I was out of status during my stay in USA and will get the passport in 7 days.
Case created: Jan 22, 2020
Case updated: Jan 23, 2020
Still under AP
Jan 17th, 2020: Biometrics at Hyderabad VAC
Jan 23rd, 2020: Visa interview at Chennai Consulate
VO asked general questions like employer, salary, client, client letter, vendor letter, length of stay in USA, highest degree, graduation, second masters.
VO said your visa has been approved and will be under admin processing to check sevis record to see if I was out of status during my stay in USA and will get the passport in 7 days.
Case created: Jan 22, 2020
Case updated: Jan 23, 2020
Still under AP
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H1b 221g blue slip - passport not returned, no additional docs requested
I attended h1b visa interview at Chennai consulate on 27th January and visa officer gave me 221g blue slip, and kept my passport.
No documents were asked during the interview. Only purpose of visit, state, company name, work for client or FTE, salary, masters in US, school name, “out of status” during my OPT and then blue 221g.
Case Created: 24-Jan-2020 - FingerPrinting (Hyderabad)
Case Updated: 27-Jan-2020 - Administrative Processing (Interview day at Chennai)
Case Last Updated: 31-Jan-2020 - Administrative Processing
Anyone in same boat? Case last updated date changed on 31st January when can I expect decision?
No documents were asked during the interview. Only purpose of visit, state, company name, work for client or FTE, salary, masters in US, school name, “out of status” during my OPT and then blue 221g.
Case Created: 24-Jan-2020 - FingerPrinting (Hyderabad)
Case Updated: 27-Jan-2020 - Administrative Processing (Interview day at Chennai)
Case Last Updated: 31-Jan-2020 - Administrative Processing
Anyone in same boat? Case last updated date changed on 31st January when can I expect decision?
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STEM OPT to H1B, Consular Processing HYD
After finishing my masters in Comp Sci from US Univ I started working Full Time with a Product Company and was on STEM OPT. H1 was approved under consular processing in Oct 2019.
Here are my H1b Visa Interview details in Hyderabad consulate
Jan 28, Tuesday- Fingerprinting at VFS
Jan 30, Thursday- Consulate Interview. Only one question asked about company name.
Jan 31, Friday- Issued status on CEAC site.
Feb 3, Monday- Email from VFS to collect passport.
Here are my H1b Visa Interview details in Hyderabad consulate
Jan 28, Tuesday- Fingerprinting at VFS
Jan 30, Thursday- Consulate Interview. Only one question asked about company name.
Jan 31, Friday- Issued status on CEAC site.
Feb 3, Monday- Email from VFS to collect passport.
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H1B Visa status
I attended interview on nov 14th 2019. They gave me 221g white slip.Till now no update still it is in ap.Is there any one on same boat? Could you please let me know?
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H1B Stamping Mumbai yellow slip
I had visa interview on 21-Jan. VO asked all basic question about employer , client , salary, designation, based location etc. he handed over me the yellow slip requesting copy of LCA, client letter etc. my employer emailed the docs two days after as we had everything ready. Status is still admin processing.
I have return flight to US on 16th Feb and my vacation is also approved until 16th Feb . Is there a way to communicate this to consulate in order to expedite visa processing or we just need to wait until they request passport?
Thanks
I have return flight to US on 16th Feb and my vacation is also approved until 16th Feb . Is there a way to communicate this to consulate in order to expedite visa processing or we just need to wait until they request passport?
Thanks
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F1 to H1B COS stamping experience New Delhi
This forum was really helpful for me in planning my trip. I read through dozens of pages of experiences before booking my tickets. Cases where there was a delay in visa approval are highly overrepresented here. Most people who get their visas within a few days won't bother posting online about their experience. Not all cases take weeks. If you have everything in order, the chances of getting your visa issued quickly are much higher than posts here would suggest. I had a positive experience, and would like to add it to the heap for anyone that is reading before coming for their stamping.
My case: F1 -> OPT -> STEM Extension -> H1B COS Approved -> H1B Stamping
I got my Masters degree from a renowned university and work at a reputed software company. Having read through hundreds of posts on this forum, I assumed most cases take 2-3 weeks to get the passport with visa stamp in hand. So I booked my return ticket 3.5 weeks after my interview, and spoke to my manager about remote work, in case I have to stay even longer.
Experience:
Jan 27, 2020: Biometrics at New Delhi VAC. I reached there about 30 minutes early, but was allowed to join the queue. My turn came in less than 2 minutes. Only needed my passport, DS160 and appointment confirmation. Finished in under 5 minutes.
Jan 28, 2020: Interview at US Embassy in New Delhi. Again, reached around an hour early. Shortly after I got there, they called for my time slot. The queues were short and moved quickly.
My interview was short (around 2 minutes). I was asked basic questions about the employer, job responsibilities, salary and education. With that, the officer said my visa was approved, and I would get it within 10 days. No 221G.
10 business days meaning 2 weeks, so pretty much what I expected. However, the actual timeline was much quicker. My visa was issued after 2 days, and the passport was delivered 2 days after that.
1/27/2020: Case created (Biometrics)
1/28/2020: Case updated: Administrative processing (day of interview)
1/29/2020: Case updated: Administrative processing (date changed)
1/30/2020: Issued
2/1/2020: Passport delivered (Premium delivery)
Additional details:
I checked the SEVP Portal for the employment authorization update before coming to India. The update had been made in December 2019 for me.
My case: F1 -> OPT -> STEM Extension -> H1B COS Approved -> H1B Stamping
I got my Masters degree from a renowned university and work at a reputed software company. Having read through hundreds of posts on this forum, I assumed most cases take 2-3 weeks to get the passport with visa stamp in hand. So I booked my return ticket 3.5 weeks after my interview, and spoke to my manager about remote work, in case I have to stay even longer.
Experience:
Jan 27, 2020: Biometrics at New Delhi VAC. I reached there about 30 minutes early, but was allowed to join the queue. My turn came in less than 2 minutes. Only needed my passport, DS160 and appointment confirmation. Finished in under 5 minutes.
Jan 28, 2020: Interview at US Embassy in New Delhi. Again, reached around an hour early. Shortly after I got there, they called for my time slot. The queues were short and moved quickly.
My interview was short (around 2 minutes). I was asked basic questions about the employer, job responsibilities, salary and education. With that, the officer said my visa was approved, and I would get it within 10 days. No 221G.
10 business days meaning 2 weeks, so pretty much what I expected. However, the actual timeline was much quicker. My visa was issued after 2 days, and the passport was delivered 2 days after that.
1/27/2020: Case created (Biometrics)
1/28/2020: Case updated: Administrative processing (day of interview)
1/29/2020: Case updated: Administrative processing (date changed)
1/30/2020: Issued
2/1/2020: Passport delivered (Premium delivery)
Additional details:
I checked the SEVP Portal for the employment authorization update before coming to India. The update had been made in December 2019 for me.
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If project ends, what could be the other options
Hi all,
I had received 221g blue slip in the month of August, i was asked to submit end client letter but since my client doesn't provide client letter my employer submitted SOW as alternative on Jan 10th. My case still in AP, i dont know how long will it take... If it takes more than 2-3months i may lose this project and won't be able to travel. What other options i have in that case?? This is my first h1b and not any F1 to H1 n all. My current employer had filed for h1b in 2018 and i got the approval in 2019. So my current company was planning to send me onsite but if 221g takes long time this opportunity may go to some one else as they can't wait for so long time. Can someone please help me with some suggestions.
TIA
I had received 221g blue slip in the month of August, i was asked to submit end client letter but since my client doesn't provide client letter my employer submitted SOW as alternative on Jan 10th. My case still in AP, i dont know how long will it take... If it takes more than 2-3months i may lose this project and won't be able to travel. What other options i have in that case?? This is my first h1b and not any F1 to H1 n all. My current employer had filed for h1b in 2018 and i got the approval in 2019. So my current company was planning to send me onsite but if 221g takes long time this opportunity may go to some one else as they can't wait for so long time. Can someone please help me with some suggestions.
TIA
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H1/H4 221g
Sharing my experience of recent H1 / H4 renewal
Background:
I work for a fortune 50 company in US for last 7 years as a direct employee at senior position. Had done my masters in US and been here since 12 years.
this was was 4th H1 renewal and never had any issues in past.
01-02-2020 - Dropped document in dropbox in Pune . The person at counter asked to submit only latest passport although drop box list says we need to submit all passports.
01-02-2020 - Case received , then "Administrative Processing"
01-06-2020 - Administrative Processing ( updated on 1/6 )
01-07-2020 - Administrative Processing ( updated on 1/7 )
01-08-2020 - Administrative Processing ( updated on 1/7 ) ; Passport being returned .
01-09-2020 - Collected passport from Pune OFC along with 221g bluish green slip. It had nothing ticked on it. Emailed customer service for clarification / next steps with scanned copy of 221g slip
01-10-2020 - Got standard response from customer service that wait for 180 days .. They didnt even understand question. Called customer service , she said they would need to reach to consulate and asked me to send another email as earlier customer service case is closed.
So emailed again stated that as discussed customer service on call , they need to reach out to consulate on what are next steps for my case as nothing is ticked on 221g form.
01-13-2020 - at 4PM IST ; got an email asking to come to consulate for interview on any business day at 1030 AM . this is standard time for 221g applicants
01-15-2020 - Attended interview in consulate. Basic questions - company , designation, salary , masters grad year , univ etc.
She was looking at her screen for 15-30 sec ; probably wondering why 221g was issued.
VO said approved and should receive in 3-5 business days
01-16-2020 - Visa issued , passport dispatched
01-17-2020 - Collected passport in Pune.
This was very stressful for me and my family and ruined our long time planned vacation .
I am sharing this for other as experience mentioned here were helpful to get direction.
I know a lot of people are stuck for long times especially with DS5355 ; feel really bad for them.
Background:
I work for a fortune 50 company in US for last 7 years as a direct employee at senior position. Had done my masters in US and been here since 12 years.
this was was 4th H1 renewal and never had any issues in past.
01-02-2020 - Dropped document in dropbox in Pune . The person at counter asked to submit only latest passport although drop box list says we need to submit all passports.
01-02-2020 - Case received , then "Administrative Processing"
01-06-2020 - Administrative Processing ( updated on 1/6 )
01-07-2020 - Administrative Processing ( updated on 1/7 )
01-08-2020 - Administrative Processing ( updated on 1/7 ) ; Passport being returned .
01-09-2020 - Collected passport from Pune OFC along with 221g bluish green slip. It had nothing ticked on it. Emailed customer service for clarification / next steps with scanned copy of 221g slip
01-10-2020 - Got standard response from customer service that wait for 180 days .. They didnt even understand question. Called customer service , she said they would need to reach to consulate and asked me to send another email as earlier customer service case is closed.
So emailed again stated that as discussed customer service on call , they need to reach out to consulate on what are next steps for my case as nothing is ticked on 221g form.
01-13-2020 - at 4PM IST ; got an email asking to come to consulate for interview on any business day at 1030 AM . this is standard time for 221g applicants
01-15-2020 - Attended interview in consulate. Basic questions - company , designation, salary , masters grad year , univ etc.
She was looking at her screen for 15-30 sec ; probably wondering why 221g was issued.
VO said approved and should receive in 3-5 business days
01-16-2020 - Visa issued , passport dispatched
01-17-2020 - Collected passport in Pune.
This was very stressful for me and my family and ruined our long time planned vacation .
I am sharing this for other as experience mentioned here were helpful to get direction.
I know a lot of people are stuck for long times especially with DS5355 ; feel really bad for them.
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221g Blue slip issued on 22nd August
I had my H1B interview on 22nd and they asked all basic questions. Mine is first time H1B and new employment . They asked about my company and employer and asked no of employers in my company. When I said 35, they asked about my project and I gave them few documents about project descriptions and they asked for company tax documents . They returned my passport and handed me blue slip with middle option(no documents) to be submitted. Case created 21 Jan and case updated 22nd Jan. Since then no updates. VO said they ll mail and I can drop my passport at VFS after they update.
Wil they call or email me ? Which email ID they ll send the mail from? Please help
Wil they call or email me ? Which email ID they ll send the mail from? Please help
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