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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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Looking for suggestions
We are looking to get a visa for my brother who is in financial sector in UAE and birth place is India. Can he apply for H1B visa or is there any other ways to into USA with other type Visa. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
FYI, he works for a bank in UAE.
FYI, he works for a bank in UAE.
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Passport delivered in 2 days
VO: Good morning sir, can I see your I-797 and passport?
ME: (Wished her back and passed the documents)
VO: How long have you been working with *company name*?
ME: About two and a half years.
VO: Do you work for a client or in-house project?
ME: In-house project
VO: What project are you currently working on?
ME: (Told her what the project was and what its used for by our customers)
VO: What is your current designation?
ME: Software Engineer
VO: (Asks again by mistake)What is your current designation?
ME: Umm, still Software Engineer
VO: *Laughs* Oh sorry, what is your current salary?
ME: Oh, about ZZZK
VO: Your visa is approved. (Then explains the details about how to track status, rights, etc.)
ME: Thank you and have a great day
VO: Wishes back.
21 Jan: Case Created (VAC appointment)
22 Jan: Administrative Processing (Visa interview)
23 Jan: Issued
24 Jan: Passport delivered! (Premium Delivery)
Thanks for sharing your experiences guys! Helped me a lot to prepare for everything.
If you're feeling nervous or anxious, just talk to people around you while you're waiting for your interview. Everyone is tense and this will help relieve some of the stress and you'll be more relaxed during the interview. If you're wearing formals, wear something comfortable. I wore a polo shirt and jeans. Keep smiling and relax. Whatever happens, happens. You're going to be fine.
All the Best!
ME: (Wished her back and passed the documents)
VO: How long have you been working with *company name*?
ME: About two and a half years.
VO: Do you work for a client or in-house project?
ME: In-house project
VO: What project are you currently working on?
ME: (Told her what the project was and what its used for by our customers)
VO: What is your current designation?
ME: Software Engineer
VO: (Asks again by mistake)What is your current designation?
ME: Umm, still Software Engineer
VO: *Laughs* Oh sorry, what is your current salary?
ME: Oh, about ZZZK
VO: Your visa is approved. (Then explains the details about how to track status, rights, etc.)
ME: Thank you and have a great day
VO: Wishes back.
21 Jan: Case Created (VAC appointment)
22 Jan: Administrative Processing (Visa interview)
23 Jan: Issued
24 Jan: Passport delivered! (Premium Delivery)
Thanks for sharing your experiences guys! Helped me a lot to prepare for everything.
If you're feeling nervous or anxious, just talk to people around you while you're waiting for your interview. Everyone is tense and this will help relieve some of the stress and you'll be more relaxed during the interview. If you're wearing formals, wear something comfortable. I wore a polo shirt and jeans. Keep smiling and relax. Whatever happens, happens. You're going to be fine.
All the Best!
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H1b approved- Delhi consulate
I recently had my F1to H1b interview at Delhi consulate. Here are the details.
13 Jan 2020- fingerprints
14 Jan 2020- Simple question regarding what is your position, how much is your salary, what kind of product your company make, of I knew my rights in US being a h1b visa holder to which I said yes. My Visa was approved with no additional questions and documents asked. VO told me that my Visa is approved and I will get a message when it is ready for pickup.
I visited ceac portal to track my case and it still is in Administrative processing and last update is still 14 Jan. It's been a while now and I had my return ticket for 1st Feb.
Is there anyone having similar issuee. Should I give some more days or is there any number I can call to see an update.
Any advice would be thankful as its getting a bit hectic now. It had been now almost 11 days.
Sumit
13 Jan 2020- fingerprints
14 Jan 2020- Simple question regarding what is your position, how much is your salary, what kind of product your company make, of I knew my rights in US being a h1b visa holder to which I said yes. My Visa was approved with no additional questions and documents asked. VO told me that my Visa is approved and I will get a message when it is ready for pickup.
I visited ceac portal to track my case and it still is in Administrative processing and last update is still 14 Jan. It's been a while now and I had my return ticket for 1st Feb.
Is there anyone having similar issuee. Should I give some more days or is there any number I can call to see an update.
Any advice would be thankful as its getting a bit hectic now. It had been now almost 11 days.
Sumit
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F1 to H1B Experience Mumbai Consulate
Hi Friends,
Timeline:
January 12th, 2020 - Biometric
January 13th, 2020 - Visa Interview
January 16th, 2020 - 1st case status updated. Still Admin processing
January 22nd, 2020 - 2nd case status updated. Still Admin processing
January 23rd, 2020 - Issued
(waiting for the status to change to pickup now)
Background
I am tech consultant and sometimes travel to my client site for work. At the time my H1B petition was filed I was working on internal projects and there is no mention of client in the petition. At the time of interview I was traveling on my current project domestically and had a LCA amendment filed (not processed by that time). I carried the amendment receipt in case the VO asks about it (which she didn't).
Interview Experience
Me: Good afternoon
VO: Good afternoon, i-797 and passport please (Types for a minute)
VO: What is your title at the current firm?
Me: Associate Consultant
VO: And what would the role of an associate consultant be?
Me: I work in cloud computing. Our team supports the business consultants who are client facing by developing and supporting cloud products. As an associate consultant I help build those products and pitch them.
VO: What is your current salary?
Me: YYYY dollars
VO: (Typing everything) Have you had a change of status before?
Me: (I didn't quite understand what she wanted me to say but I said..) I first came on a J1 visa for an internship and then moved to F1 Visa for studies. Now I am moving to H1B for work.
VO: (Typed for another 2 minutes and clicked around)
VO: Your visa has been approved. You will get an SMS in 5 days after which you can come collect your passport.
Me: Thank you so much
I know some of you have been waiting for multiple weeks for the status to change and to collect your passport. All the best. You can get in touch with me on whatsapp (+18123696520) if you have any questions or want to talk it out.
Timeline:
January 12th, 2020 - Biometric
January 13th, 2020 - Visa Interview
January 16th, 2020 - 1st case status updated. Still Admin processing
January 22nd, 2020 - 2nd case status updated. Still Admin processing
January 23rd, 2020 - Issued
(waiting for the status to change to pickup now)
Background
I am tech consultant and sometimes travel to my client site for work. At the time my H1B petition was filed I was working on internal projects and there is no mention of client in the petition. At the time of interview I was traveling on my current project domestically and had a LCA amendment filed (not processed by that time). I carried the amendment receipt in case the VO asks about it (which she didn't).
Interview Experience
Me: Good afternoon
VO: Good afternoon, i-797 and passport please (Types for a minute)
VO: What is your title at the current firm?
Me: Associate Consultant
VO: And what would the role of an associate consultant be?
Me: I work in cloud computing. Our team supports the business consultants who are client facing by developing and supporting cloud products. As an associate consultant I help build those products and pitch them.
VO: What is your current salary?
Me: YYYY dollars
VO: (Typing everything) Have you had a change of status before?
Me: (I didn't quite understand what she wanted me to say but I said..) I first came on a J1 visa for an internship and then moved to F1 Visa for studies. Now I am moving to H1B for work.
VO: (Typed for another 2 minutes and clicked around)
VO: Your visa has been approved. You will get an SMS in 5 days after which you can come collect your passport.
Me: Thank you so much
I know some of you have been waiting for multiple weeks for the status to change and to collect your passport. All the best. You can get in touch with me on whatsapp (+18123696520) if you have any questions or want to talk it out.
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CEAC says Administrative Processing and Passport Tracking says no status
Hello friends!
I was told my visa was approved on the day of my interview and I would receive my passport in 5 business days. I did not receive any 221G slip at the time of interview nor any additional documentation via email or mail. Here are my details:
Biometric (Mumbai Consulate): December 13th, 2019
Interview (New Delhi Consulate): December 16th, 2019
Today (January 23, 2020): CEAC: Administrative Processing and Passport Tracker: No status available
My background is Electrical Engineering and I work in a good company with a decent salary. My coworker who works in the same position got his visa stamped and passport delivered in 3 days. I know this varies case by case. I called the hotline and they told just keep waiting. I emailed support and they said to keep waiting as well.
Is this because I had biometric and interview in two different locations? Mumbai consulate had no open slots and that was why I had to go to Delhi. I live in Mumbai and requested the passport to be delivered in Mumbai. Do locations matter?
I have been waiting for 6 weeks and I have become frustrated now. What else can I do to expedite the process? What was my mistake? I had all the documents and answered every interview question confidently and honestly. Any response is greatly appreciated!
Thank you!
I was told my visa was approved on the day of my interview and I would receive my passport in 5 business days. I did not receive any 221G slip at the time of interview nor any additional documentation via email or mail. Here are my details:
Biometric (Mumbai Consulate): December 13th, 2019
Interview (New Delhi Consulate): December 16th, 2019
Today (January 23, 2020): CEAC: Administrative Processing and Passport Tracker: No status available
My background is Electrical Engineering and I work in a good company with a decent salary. My coworker who works in the same position got his visa stamped and passport delivered in 3 days. I know this varies case by case. I called the hotline and they told just keep waiting. I emailed support and they said to keep waiting as well.
Is this because I had biometric and interview in two different locations? Mumbai consulate had no open slots and that was why I had to go to Delhi. I live in Mumbai and requested the passport to be delivered in Mumbai. Do locations matter?
I have been waiting for 6 weeks and I have become frustrated now. What else can I do to expedite the process? What was my mistake? I had all the documents and answered every interview question confidently and honestly. Any response is greatly appreciated!
Thank you!
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H1B 221G Blue Slip Chennai
My Wife went for H1B visa stamping in chennai and was given 221G Blue Slip second option checked on Dec 26th and since then there has been no update and there are no emails sent for client verification and she works for federal client so no client letter just email from manager confirming that the company does not provide client letters. So currently its been 4 weeks so was wondering if we can go for H4 option. Will there be any risks of getting rejected for both. Please reply
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Regarding Client Letter
I have an visa stamping interview Chennai Feb 11 Biometrics followed by Feb 12 PAI Interview. now a days looks like client letter is mandatory otherwise they are issuing 221g (its a per my knowledge am not sure 100%). i have an client letter but validity till Feb 29 also in the same client has mentioned From the pas history this project getting extended ever year since from 2016.
So, if i use this client letter in my stamping interview they will accept or its not good to use it. Since i wont get new client letter so cant get another one. still my new SOW singed that may take some time also.
If any one have experience on this will be great help for me. Thanks in advance
So, if i use this client letter in my stamping interview they will accept or its not good to use it. Since i wont get new client letter so cant get another one. still my new SOW singed that may take some time also.
If any one have experience on this will be great help for me. Thanks in advance
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F1 to H1. Is my visa stamped on passport?
Location: Chennai
Jan 7th: VAC
Jan 8th: Basic Questions and issued 221G and kept passport
Jan21st: Around 3pm last updated date changed from 8th Jan to 21st Jan
Jan 22nd: Around 11 am status changed to issued.
Around 3pm got an email saying: Your documents have been collected from US Embassy/Consulate. The passport being returned is xxx.
Due to my situation, I won't be able to pickup my passport for 4-5 days.
Is it safe to assume that my visa has been stamped on the passport and book a flight ticket right now?
Please let me know guys.
Thanks
Jan 7th: VAC
Jan 8th: Basic Questions and issued 221G and kept passport
Jan21st: Around 3pm last updated date changed from 8th Jan to 21st Jan
Jan 22nd: Around 11 am status changed to issued.
Around 3pm got an email saying: Your documents have been collected from US Embassy/Consulate. The passport being returned is xxx.
Due to my situation, I won't be able to pickup my passport for 4-5 days.
Is it safe to assume that my visa has been stamped on the passport and book a flight ticket right now?
Please let me know guys.
Thanks
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