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H1 & H4 - Visa Stamping - Mumbai
Hello,
Below was my case:
BioMetric - Jan 22, 2020
Interview - Jan 23, 2020
VO asked basic questions to me only (not even single question to my wife) like
Is it new/renewal H1?
Same employer?
whats new employer name?
whats your designation?
whats your salary?
then VO said -> All yours visas approved and you will get it in 3-5 business days.
for my kid i have got on Jan 27 and for me & wife got on Jan 29.
All stamped.
Good Luck all of you.
Below was my case:
BioMetric - Jan 22, 2020
Interview - Jan 23, 2020
VO asked basic questions to me only (not even single question to my wife) like
Is it new/renewal H1?
Same employer?
whats new employer name?
whats your designation?
whats your salary?
then VO said -> All yours visas approved and you will get it in 3-5 business days.
for my kid i have got on Jan 27 and for me & wife got on Jan 29.
All stamped.
Good Luck all of you.
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H4 VISA interview with Shoplifting charges
Hello,
We wanted to share our experience to help others who are in similar situation. My wife was arrested and charged with Shoplifting back in 2018. We worked with a criminal defense attorney and got the charges reduced to Disorderly Conduct. We should have also consulted with an Immigration attorney at that time but we didn't know better. After the case ended, we got it reviewed by an Immigration attorney who explained to us the situation that we were in. It was mostly positive but we got an idea that things would not be the same for my wife's immigration from now on. On his advice, we collected several copies of certified case docket from court and Police arrest records for future use.
Between this event and our India travel for stamping we were able to successfully get our Visa's extended.
H4 VISA interview in Delhi (We both attended the interview together)
VO : Were you arrested?
H4 : Yes
VO : What happened?
H4 : In Mar'2018 I was charged with Theft. I did not agree with the charges so I worked with my attorney to challenge it. We finally got it amended to Disorderly Conduct in Jun'2018.
VO : Please show the records.
H4 : Handed over "Certified Case docket" + Police Arrest Record + Statute for Disorderly conduct conviction + Letter from attorney summarizing the case.
VO : These records do not show Final Conviction
( Our case docket did not had clear mention of the sentence. This was pointed to us by the Immigration attorney but he said it should be OK as Judge's sheet serves as the sentencing )
H4 : The Judge's sheet has the sentence. I can also provide FBI background check & Case transcript to support the conviction charges.
VO : After reviewing those documents - I still do not see a final conviction for the case. Please get final conviction papers from court.
H4 : Court gave us all the documents they had on this case.
VO : I will need final conviction paper after which I can process your VISA.
Handed over yellow slip and asked us to submit H4 passport along with final conviction papers..
We contacted the court in US and asked them for a letter stating final conviction for our case. We also seek help from our criminal attorney for this letter from court. They both were helpful and in 3 days we had the certified letter from court in our email.
The VISA was issued after 2 weeks of submitting the documents.
At the Port of Entry in US, we were held again for 30 minutes after which we were let go without any questions asked... I believe it was for background check again.
Finally, I would suggest following based on our experience:
1) Consult Immigration attorney and understand your situation completely.
2) Carry all relevant documents
3) Be straightforward with your replies to the questions about arrest record. You should be confident and to the point.
All the best.
We wanted to share our experience to help others who are in similar situation. My wife was arrested and charged with Shoplifting back in 2018. We worked with a criminal defense attorney and got the charges reduced to Disorderly Conduct. We should have also consulted with an Immigration attorney at that time but we didn't know better. After the case ended, we got it reviewed by an Immigration attorney who explained to us the situation that we were in. It was mostly positive but we got an idea that things would not be the same for my wife's immigration from now on. On his advice, we collected several copies of certified case docket from court and Police arrest records for future use.
Between this event and our India travel for stamping we were able to successfully get our Visa's extended.
H4 VISA interview in Delhi (We both attended the interview together)
VO : Were you arrested?
H4 : Yes
VO : What happened?
H4 : In Mar'2018 I was charged with Theft. I did not agree with the charges so I worked with my attorney to challenge it. We finally got it amended to Disorderly Conduct in Jun'2018.
VO : Please show the records.
H4 : Handed over "Certified Case docket" + Police Arrest Record + Statute for Disorderly conduct conviction + Letter from attorney summarizing the case.
VO : These records do not show Final Conviction
( Our case docket did not had clear mention of the sentence. This was pointed to us by the Immigration attorney but he said it should be OK as Judge's sheet serves as the sentencing )
H4 : The Judge's sheet has the sentence. I can also provide FBI background check & Case transcript to support the conviction charges.
VO : After reviewing those documents - I still do not see a final conviction for the case. Please get final conviction papers from court.
H4 : Court gave us all the documents they had on this case.
VO : I will need final conviction paper after which I can process your VISA.
Handed over yellow slip and asked us to submit H4 passport along with final conviction papers..
We contacted the court in US and asked them for a letter stating final conviction for our case. We also seek help from our criminal attorney for this letter from court. They both were helpful and in 3 days we had the certified letter from court in our email.
The VISA was issued after 2 weeks of submitting the documents.
At the Port of Entry in US, we were held again for 30 minutes after which we were let go without any questions asked... I believe it was for background check again.
Finally, I would suggest following based on our experience:
1) Consult Immigration attorney and understand your situation completely.
2) Carry all relevant documents
3) Be straightforward with your replies to the questions about arrest record. You should be confident and to the point.
All the best.
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H4 Visa - 221G Blue Form is given
My wife was eligible for Drop off. So she had been to Drop off location to Pune. Now my case is, I had not been to India since 2015, and my last VISA stamped on my passport is expired from my last company. Now when my wife had visited to drop off, they requested 'husband's valid visa copy'. My wife told them that ' my husband had not been to India since 2015, and this is his latest I-797' copy. Then they collected the document. Then they delivered the passport with 'Blue form' saying they need 'Husband's valid visa copy', and can come to any day to US consulate with that. Then my wife visited US consulate office. And counselor also requested 'Husband's approved VISA COPY'. My wife shown them my current approved I-797 copy, and they were telling that they couldn't find my record in the system and hence can not give VISA. They need my approved VISA copy. It is very frustrating. It is case of 28 January 2020
Do you know any similar experience and what is the resolution for this?
Appreciate help.
Thanks and Regards
Atul
Do you know any similar experience and what is the resolution for this?
Appreciate help.
Thanks and Regards
Atul
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waiting on passport after visa interview
Interview date: Jan 14, 2020 at Hyderabad consulate.
Passport collected at the time of interview and wasn't given any slips. I checked online and it says my visa is still in 'Administrative processing'. Passport tracking says that 'passport is still with embassy/consulate'. It's been 8 business days since the time of interview.
Anyone with similar interview date? Can anyone tell what's the average timeline to receive passport?
Thank you.
Passport collected at the time of interview and wasn't given any slips. I checked online and it says my visa is still in 'Administrative processing'. Passport tracking says that 'passport is still with embassy/consulate'. It's been 8 business days since the time of interview.
Anyone with similar interview date? Can anyone tell what's the average timeline to receive passport?
Thank you.
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Client verified how many more days to submit passport
Interview date : 2nd Jan
Hyd Consulate.
VO asked basic questions and gave me 221g White slip with second option checked (No documents required) and collected my client letter and payslips of last 1 year.
Lastly returned my passport and said it needs admin processing.
On Jan 21st got call from consulate to submit LCA by email ([email protected]). Submitted on the same date.
On Jan 24th Client responded to the audit sent by consulate.
So how many days will it take to submit my passport for further processing ??
Hyd Consulate.
VO asked basic questions and gave me 221g White slip with second option checked (No documents required) and collected my client letter and payslips of last 1 year.
Lastly returned my passport and said it needs admin processing.
On Jan 21st got call from consulate to submit LCA by email ([email protected]). Submitted on the same date.
On Jan 24th Client responded to the audit sent by consulate.
So how many days will it take to submit my passport for further processing ??
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221g white
Attended interview at hyd on Jan 9 th .. no documents asked passport returned .. case date no update same as jan 9 th . Email getting standard response ..how to contact consulate
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Waiting for Passport Pickup after 221g clearance
Interview Date: Jan6th
- Consulate: Hyderabad
- Basic Questions from VO
- 221g second box checked
- Client letter plus LCA retained passport Returned
- client verification done Jan8th
- Jan 21- got email to submit passport
- Jan 22 - passport submitted
- Jan 24 - visa Status updated to issued
- Jan24 - passport status is still with Us embassy/ consulate
- pick up location Bangalore
- waiting for passport pick up
Does anyone attended interview in one location and picked up passport in another location ? Does this delay process ? Already changed flight once ..hoping to get this week . Any passport delivery change options at this time so that I can pick up in Hyderabad itself . Please advise.
- Consulate: Hyderabad
- Basic Questions from VO
- 221g second box checked
- Client letter plus LCA retained passport Returned
- client verification done Jan8th
- Jan 21- got email to submit passport
- Jan 22 - passport submitted
- Jan 24 - visa Status updated to issued
- Jan24 - passport status is still with Us embassy/ consulate
- pick up location Bangalore
- waiting for passport pick up
Does anyone attended interview in one location and picked up passport in another location ? Does this delay process ? Already changed flight once ..hoping to get this week . Any passport delivery change options at this time so that I can pick up in Hyderabad itself . Please advise.
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Passport expiring in less than 6 months
Hello Friends,
My passport is valid till 18Aug2020 and I have interview scheduled on 03Mar2020. Do I need to apply for a new passport before I attend interview?
Thanks!
My passport is valid till 18Aug2020 and I have interview scheduled on 03Mar2020. Do I need to apply for a new passport before I attend interview?
Thanks!
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Non-IT Education
Hi all,
I did my Masters in Non-IT background and currently working as QA in an IT company. Going for stamping in India next month. Can I know hat should be my beat answer if VO asks me Why did you pursue Masters in different majors ?
Actively seeking for suggestions/Advices.
I did my Masters in Non-IT background and currently working as QA in an IT company. Going for stamping in India next month. Can I know hat should be my beat answer if VO asks me Why did you pursue Masters in different majors ?
Actively seeking for suggestions/Advices.
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Will there be any status updates on weekends ?
Hyderabad, employer change, consular processing
Drop box 1-23-2020
Case created 1-24-2020
Administrative processing 1-24-2020
Drop box 1-23-2020
Case created 1-24-2020
Administrative processing 1-24-2020
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