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797 validity is expired after waiting 3 month for 221g- new cap exempt H1B filing-
Hi ,
Kindly help ..
My 797 validity is expired after waiting 3 month for 221g.
Now my company is going to file cap exempt H1B ext for same company client location.
Suppose If H1B ext is approved in premium then
1. can I go for stamping while current 221g is pending ? OR
2. if I will go they will give AGAIN 221g since for same company ,client and location one 221g is pending ?
Thanks much. Please message me of mob no - +91 90264 40263 ..i will much thanks to you.
Kindly help
Kindly help ..
My 797 validity is expired after waiting 3 month for 221g.
Now my company is going to file cap exempt H1B ext for same company client location.
Suppose If H1B ext is approved in premium then
1. can I go for stamping while current 221g is pending ? OR
2. if I will go they will give AGAIN 221g since for same company ,client and location one 221g is pending ?
Thanks much. Please message me of mob no - +91 90264 40263 ..i will much thanks to you.
Kindly help
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Blueslip 221G
After how many days we will be receiving mail for drop passport, client has responded already on 8th Jan, my interview date was 19th Dec in Chennai
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Monthly Salary in DS-160
Hi,
I have updated annual salary in DS160 form instead of updating my monthly salary.
I have taken my visa appointment for this month.
Will that make any issues. Can I tell VO about this error.
Also I heard during biometrics officers taking our biometric details can modify the minor change sin DS160.
Cold you please share your inputs.
Regards,
PD
I have updated annual salary in DS160 form instead of updating my monthly salary.
I have taken my visa appointment for this month.
Will that make any issues. Can I tell VO about this error.
Also I heard during biometrics officers taking our biometric details can modify the minor change sin DS160.
Cold you please share your inputs.
Regards,
PD
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H1-B VISA stamping experience in Hyderabad
H1-B experience:
Date of interview: 10-Jan-2020 ( it was supposed to be on Dec 24, but at the last moment it was changed by consultate only.
I have carried all the documents , one has to carry 😅 though nothing was asked to show during the interview, but having with us gives a different confidence all together.
Interview:
I was standing in the counter line and observing
very closely , what my VO is asking me fellow mates and all.
Before me there were two people , not sure about what kind of VISA they are having. But i heard them explaining about some projects and all.
My turn now:
I have to tell you the fact, VO is so super cool, he made me calm by his conservation style and way he speaks 🙂
VO : how is your life ?
Me: Answered with smile.
VO: so you work for XYZ company?
Me: Yes i answered
VO: how long u have been with this company?
Me: answered accordingly
VO: asked some thing, which am not clear. He repeated again based on my request. Question is "How much u make"
Me: answered
VO: so they r sending u to New Jersey?
Me: Yes i said
VO: do you went through the rights for employers ?
Me: I said Yes
VO: your VISA is approved, safe travels to US.
Me: i thanked him and returned back.
Date of interview: 10-Jan-2020 ( it was supposed to be on Dec 24, but at the last moment it was changed by consultate only.
I have carried all the documents , one has to carry 😅 though nothing was asked to show during the interview, but having with us gives a different confidence all together.
Interview:
I was standing in the counter line and observing
very closely , what my VO is asking me fellow mates and all.
Before me there were two people , not sure about what kind of VISA they are having. But i heard them explaining about some projects and all.
My turn now:
I have to tell you the fact, VO is so super cool, he made me calm by his conservation style and way he speaks 🙂
VO : how is your life ?
Me: Answered with smile.
VO: so you work for XYZ company?
Me: Yes i answered
VO: how long u have been with this company?
Me: answered accordingly
VO: asked some thing, which am not clear. He repeated again based on my request. Question is "How much u make"
Me: answered
VO: so they r sending u to New Jersey?
Me: Yes i said
VO: do you went through the rights for employers ?
Me: I said Yes
VO: your VISA is approved, safe travels to US.
Me: i thanked him and returned back.
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H1B Dropbox - Chennai Consulate
My transfer and extension was approved but extension of stay put on consular process. Came to india for stamping.
Document Drop-off 6-Dec
Case Created: 10-Dec - Application Received
Case Updated: 17-Dec - Administrative Processing
There was no status update after 17th Dec. Does anyone have similar experience or anyone submitted during that time frame and still waiting for the visa to be stamped?
Document Drop-off 6-Dec
Case Created: 10-Dec - Application Received
Case Updated: 17-Dec - Administrative Processing
There was no status update after 17th Dec. Does anyone have similar experience or anyone submitted during that time frame and still waiting for the visa to be stamped?
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Drop Box at Kochi and Pick up at Blue Dart
Thanks for all your inputs and it helps a lot. Good Luck to all
Time lines for Drop off Kochi, Pick up at Trivandrum Blue Dart
Dec 24 Drop off at Kochi
Dec 31 - Only the passport tracking showed passport still with consulate.
Jan 1- Using the DS160 barcode it showed as Case Created on 12/31 and showed as Admin Processing.
Jan 7 - In the evening DS160 barcode tracking showed as Issued
Jan 7 - Passport tracking changed to "Passport has been received from Consular...."
Jan 8 - Passport status same as above... nervous and no email for pick up.
Jan 9 - Return Travel plan on Jan 11 night, fingers crossed and went to Blue Dart in the afternoon and told them to research saying above status and 15/20 minutes ..they have searched and could see the passport and Excited.
Opened all of the passports and cross checked and all look good.
Good Luck all, advice from my Drop of Exp and lesson learned, don't relay on the status and just keep calling the Blue Dart # or go in person and check. Don't plan for Drop Box during holidays, or book it if you have more than 4 weeks of vacation. This even with 4 weeks of vacation driving me crazy.
Time lines for Drop off Kochi, Pick up at Trivandrum Blue Dart
Dec 24 Drop off at Kochi
Dec 31 - Only the passport tracking showed passport still with consulate.
Jan 1- Using the DS160 barcode it showed as Case Created on 12/31 and showed as Admin Processing.
Jan 7 - In the evening DS160 barcode tracking showed as Issued
Jan 7 - Passport tracking changed to "Passport has been received from Consular...."
Jan 8 - Passport status same as above... nervous and no email for pick up.
Jan 9 - Return Travel plan on Jan 11 night, fingers crossed and went to Blue Dart in the afternoon and told them to research saying above status and 15/20 minutes ..they have searched and could see the passport and Excited.
Opened all of the passports and cross checked and all look good.
Good Luck all, advice from my Drop of Exp and lesson learned, don't relay on the status and just keep calling the Blue Dart # or go in person and check. Don't plan for Drop Box during holidays, or book it if you have more than 4 weeks of vacation. This even with 4 weeks of vacation driving me crazy.
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Passport drop off process for 221g blue slip
Hello,
I attended to my H1B visa at Cheanni consult on Dec 17th. The VO asked me basic questions and gave me the 221g blue slip and returned my passport back. My client got a verification call early this week and I received an email from the Chennai consulate today to drop the passport at the consulate.
What will be the process to drop the passport, do I need to schedule an appointment and also do I need to carry any documents?
Thank you
I attended to my H1B visa at Cheanni consult on Dec 17th. The VO asked me basic questions and gave me the 221g blue slip and returned my passport back. My client got a verification call early this week and I received an email from the Chennai consulate today to drop the passport at the consulate.
What will be the process to drop the passport, do I need to schedule an appointment and also do I need to carry any documents?
Thank you
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Dropbox , then 221g interview at Hyderabad consulate
Hello:
See timeline below:
Dec 23- drop box documents submitted
Dec 26- case created
Jan 3rd- admin processing
Jan 6th - passport ready for pickup with 221(g) asking to come for interview
Jan 7th- went for interview at Hyderabad consulate between 10 to 11am
Jan 7th- case still remains admin processing but date updated to Jan 7th
No update after Jan 7th
Anyone else with similar timelines at Hyderabad consulate?
Thanks!
See timeline below:
Dec 23- drop box documents submitted
Dec 26- case created
Jan 3rd- admin processing
Jan 6th - passport ready for pickup with 221(g) asking to come for interview
Jan 7th- went for interview at Hyderabad consulate between 10 to 11am
Jan 7th- case still remains admin processing but date updated to Jan 7th
No update after Jan 7th
Anyone else with similar timelines at Hyderabad consulate?
Thanks!
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Dropbox - H1B - Hyderabad - 24th Dec 2019
Here is my timelines:
Dec 24: Dropped documents
Dec 27: case created
Jan 2: Administrative Processing
Jan 3 - 4PM: Application Received (why this status changed back to received?)
Jan 3 - 4:30PM: Administrative Processing
No further update after.
I was told that these days, some cases are randomly selected for additional background check and/or technology clearance by department of state, which can take ~2wks and for some cases it can take more than 2 weeks. Mine is already 2 weeks passed, still haven’t received any status update.
Few questions:
1. Are there cases with being in Dropbox for more than 2 weeks in AP?
2. How do I know if I have missed any email update or phone call to submit any additional documents without interview?
3. How do I know if they call for interview: only through email that passport ready for pickup and ceac website status still shows Administrative Processing.
Thanks a lot for any insight on these items from your experiences.
I have return flight tonight from Hyderabad. Not sure even if visa is issued today, whether I can pick passport and leave tonight.
Dec 24: Dropped documents
Dec 27: case created
Jan 2: Administrative Processing
Jan 3 - 4PM: Application Received (why this status changed back to received?)
Jan 3 - 4:30PM: Administrative Processing
No further update after.
I was told that these days, some cases are randomly selected for additional background check and/or technology clearance by department of state, which can take ~2wks and for some cases it can take more than 2 weeks. Mine is already 2 weeks passed, still haven’t received any status update.
Few questions:
1. Are there cases with being in Dropbox for more than 2 weeks in AP?
2. How do I know if I have missed any email update or phone call to submit any additional documents without interview?
3. How do I know if they call for interview: only through email that passport ready for pickup and ceac website status still shows Administrative Processing.
Thanks a lot for any insight on these items from your experiences.
I have return flight tonight from Hyderabad. Not sure even if visa is issued today, whether I can pick passport and leave tonight.
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Writing to help 221g applicants
This page has helped me immensly and i thought it was my turn to repay. My Experience - Dec 2019
Dec 3rd : documents submitted for drop box
Dec 13th : Passport returned with blue slip asking to attend interview any day between 10:00am to 110:am
Dec 16th:Visa officer basic questions and told visa is approved it will take a week to process as they need to do some processing on their end.
Approved on Jan 6th and collected the passport on same day.
CEAC dates got updated on Dec 5th(A.P) , and the date of interview Dec 16th(A.P) and then Dec 26th(A.P) and Jan 3rd(A.P) and finally to approved on Jan 6th.
The cgi federal was showing document delivery information blank after Dec 26th and ceac passport tracker was showing no status for the passport number.
Important Observations I made(I am not a lawyer but i thought i should share as many of us are worried about tracking of our cases because the responses from the consulate are very vague).
1) Case Last updated on Ceac website :- this changing shows that your case is being worked on , if it has not changed since visa interview no progress has been made on your case. This will change 2-3 times before you status changes to issued. 2 times in general cases and 3 times if they need some more processing.
2) "Document delivery information black on cgi federal": This just means that consulate just started working on your case and you cannot change the place where you have chosen your documents to go to.
3) "There is no status update available for the passport number submitted" on ceac and the ustraveldocs email: This I am not sure but think that after a week you cannot track the passport status.
Good luck everyone , stay tight :)
Dec 3rd : documents submitted for drop box
Dec 13th : Passport returned with blue slip asking to attend interview any day between 10:00am to 110:am
Dec 16th:Visa officer basic questions and told visa is approved it will take a week to process as they need to do some processing on their end.
Approved on Jan 6th and collected the passport on same day.
CEAC dates got updated on Dec 5th(A.P) , and the date of interview Dec 16th(A.P) and then Dec 26th(A.P) and Jan 3rd(A.P) and finally to approved on Jan 6th.
The cgi federal was showing document delivery information blank after Dec 26th and ceac passport tracker was showing no status for the passport number.
Important Observations I made(I am not a lawyer but i thought i should share as many of us are worried about tracking of our cases because the responses from the consulate are very vague).
1) Case Last updated on Ceac website :- this changing shows that your case is being worked on , if it has not changed since visa interview no progress has been made on your case. This will change 2-3 times before you status changes to issued. 2 times in general cases and 3 times if they need some more processing.
2) "Document delivery information black on cgi federal": This just means that consulate just started working on your case and you cannot change the place where you have chosen your documents to go to.
3) "There is no status update available for the passport number submitted" on ceac and the ustraveldocs email: This I am not sure but think that after a week you cannot track the passport status.
Good luck everyone , stay tight :)
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