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221g with Admin Processing, passport returned & took client letter (Chennai)
My i797 got expired on July 27, 2019
I did my H1b transfer on August 12, 2019 (after my visa expiry).
My petition was approved, but I got consular processing.
Dec 10, 2019 - Dropbox at chennai consulate
Dec 16 - Got blue slip to bring client letter and i129 and appear for interview.
Dec 19 - went for interview and showed all requested documents including client letter.
VO asked basic questions and also asked me to explain why i filed for H1b after my previous visa expiry. I answered.
She took back client letter and wrote something on it. Returned my passport and gave blue slip and said its under administrative processing and i will be notified once this administrative procesing is over.
I have my petition approved only till Feb 26, 2020.
Any idea how long this will take ?
is it a good idea to file extension now, as i have my petition only for next two months ?
I did my H1b transfer on August 12, 2019 (after my visa expiry).
My petition was approved, but I got consular processing.
Dec 10, 2019 - Dropbox at chennai consulate
Dec 16 - Got blue slip to bring client letter and i129 and appear for interview.
Dec 19 - went for interview and showed all requested documents including client letter.
VO asked basic questions and also asked me to explain why i filed for H1b after my previous visa expiry. I answered.
She took back client letter and wrote something on it. Returned my passport and gave blue slip and said its under administrative processing and i will be notified once this administrative procesing is over.
I have my petition approved only till Feb 26, 2020.
Any idea how long this will take ?
is it a good idea to file extension now, as i have my petition only for next two months ?
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H1b stamping wait times - Mumbai Consulate
Moving from F1 to H1B visa.
VAC appointment - Dec 10th
Stamping interview - Dec 12th
Interview went fine and visa was approved. However the VO did notice an entry on my SEVIS for January 2017, though I have been on F1 since August 2016 till October 2019. The VO said SEVIS might have made an incorrect entry and he will rectify it on his end. He also told me my passport will be ready in 2-3 business days.
On status page the last updated is Dec 12 and it has been on admin processing since then. Anyone had similar experience?
VAC appointment - Dec 10th
Stamping interview - Dec 12th
Interview went fine and visa was approved. However the VO did notice an entry on my SEVIS for January 2017, though I have been on F1 since August 2016 till October 2019. The VO said SEVIS might have made an incorrect entry and he will rectify it on his end. He also told me my passport will be ready in 2-3 business days.
On status page the last updated is Dec 12 and it has been on admin processing since then. Anyone had similar experience?
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Possible 221(g) white slip - SEVIS check - 4th H1B renewal ?
I graduated in 2008 (Master's) and then worked on OPT for 29 months and switched to H1b in 2010. I renewed in 2013, 2016, 2019 (green card pending) . Working with the same well known employer (FTE since 2010). Stamped visa in 2010 (F1-H1b cos) and 2013 (drop box), did not get visa stamped in 2016.
I know that a lot of first time H1b stamping applicants receive 221(g) white slip to check SEVIS status and that delays the application for 3 - 4 days, this is very common these days.
I was wondering if someone in a similar position (4th time H1b) as I am received 221(g) white slip (SEVIS)? What are my chances of me getting 221(g) white slip ?
I have specific travel plans and hope to receive my passport back in 4 days.
Thanks.
I know that a lot of first time H1b stamping applicants receive 221(g) white slip to check SEVIS status and that delays the application for 3 - 4 days, this is very common these days.
I was wondering if someone in a similar position (4th time H1b) as I am received 221(g) white slip (SEVIS)? What are my chances of me getting 221(g) white slip ?
I have specific travel plans and hope to receive my passport back in 4 days.
Thanks.
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H1B Admin Processing - Mumbai Consulate
VAC appointment: Dec 05, 2019
Visa Interview: Dec 06, 2019
At the end of my visa interview the VO said congratulations your visa is approved and kept my passport.
The VO didn't handed me any 221g slips nor asked for any additional documents.
At the time of interview the VO just asked about the company, job role and salary.
I'm regularly checking my visa status and its still in administrative processing.
Did anyone had a similar experience?
Please let me know.
Thanks
Visa Interview: Dec 06, 2019
At the end of my visa interview the VO said congratulations your visa is approved and kept my passport.
The VO didn't handed me any 221g slips nor asked for any additional documents.
At the time of interview the VO just asked about the company, job role and salary.
I'm regularly checking my visa status and its still in administrative processing.
Did anyone had a similar experience?
Please let me know.
Thanks
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H4-H1 Visa interview Hyderabad
My visa interview is done on Dec 12 th at Hyderabad location . Still visa status is AP with last updated data as 12/12/2019...
VO told me Visa is approved , no slips given to me . Any one in the same boat ?
VO told me Visa is approved , no slips given to me . Any one in the same boat ?
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H1B Ext Stamping Exp @ Hyd on 12/16
Background: MS in computer science from USA, On H1B since 2013 with same employer, 2nd time H1B stamping, EVC model.
Me: Good Morning Officer.
VO: Good Morning, which company?
VO: What is your designation?
VO: Are you working at employer location or client location?
VO: What is the client's location?
VO: What is the client's name?
VO: Are you working with the same company and client before this extension?
Typed something in the system and told me VISA APPROVED. No slips given.
Me: Good Morning Officer.
VO: Good Morning, which company?
VO: What is your designation?
VO: Are you working at employer location or client location?
VO: What is the client's location?
VO: What is the client's name?
VO: Are you working with the same company and client before this extension?
Typed something in the system and told me VISA APPROVED. No slips given.
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L-1B to H-1B consular processing visa interview
Hi Everyone,
Thought my experience may be helpful.
I was working for big product company in India. Went to their HQ in USA on L-1B visa. No clients involved. Worked at employer’s premises.
Switched job within same company and hence Job description and designation changed a lot. Company didn’t agree to keep them same though requested for visa.
Appeared for Interview at Hyderabad Consulate. As expected, visa officer asked about new job description, old work location and new work location and stressed on job description. Since my old and new work locations were same, heard the golden words.
Product Company, Work location same as employer’s and previous L-1B history made some impact.
Have fun!
Thought my experience may be helpful.
I was working for big product company in India. Went to their HQ in USA on L-1B visa. No clients involved. Worked at employer’s premises.
Switched job within same company and hence Job description and designation changed a lot. Company didn’t agree to keep them same though requested for visa.
Appeared for Interview at Hyderabad Consulate. As expected, visa officer asked about new job description, old work location and new work location and stressed on job description. Since my old and new work locations were same, heard the golden words.
Product Company, Work location same as employer’s and previous L-1B history made some impact.
Have fun!
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H-1B Hyderabad Admin Processing
Fingerprints - December, 05
Interview - December, 06
First time change of status from F1-OPT to H1B
VO asked very basic questions, did not even check my I797-A
Questions :
1. What is your purpose of visit? --> To work for XYZ
2. I see you did your education from US --> Yeah I did my undergrad and masters both from the United States.
3. Which University?
4. What is your title? --> Software Developer
5. I see you have had valid visas previously ( I have had J1 and f1 visas previously which were lost when I lost my passport, explained him the same) There was a long pause after this question he kept looking at the screen and typing some stuff.
6. So how do you like this (Location)? --> I was not ready for this question- answered something like
"Its pretty nice, not many people, good places to hike and good craft beers", VO smiled and said, "I really like that place too!"
7. Whats your title again? --> Software Developer ( I saw him typing the same)
8. Location again? --> Told him and he typed the same
VO: Before it can be approved, we need to go through something called administrative processing, this slip explains the process (handed me a small white slip with 8 lines), and once it is done, you can read this (handed me the Know your rights booklet)
I saw him taking my Passport, placing a sticky note and writing 'SEVIS' and some number on it.
Me: Do you have any idea how long this is going to take?
VO: "Its all written on the slip, Thank you!" with a grin.
Me: "Thank you, have a nice day"
Status Updates
December 06, Friday- Admin Processing (AP)
December 11th, Wednesday- Date updated, still AP
December 13th, Friday - Date updated, still AP
December 16th, Monday - Issued
Hope this helps someone going through the same scenario.
This forum helped me quite a bit to calm my nerves.
Good Luck!
Interview - December, 06
First time change of status from F1-OPT to H1B
VO asked very basic questions, did not even check my I797-A
Questions :
1. What is your purpose of visit? --> To work for XYZ
2. I see you did your education from US --> Yeah I did my undergrad and masters both from the United States.
3. Which University?
4. What is your title? --> Software Developer
5. I see you have had valid visas previously ( I have had J1 and f1 visas previously which were lost when I lost my passport, explained him the same) There was a long pause after this question he kept looking at the screen and typing some stuff.
6. So how do you like this (Location)? --> I was not ready for this question- answered something like
"Its pretty nice, not many people, good places to hike and good craft beers", VO smiled and said, "I really like that place too!"
7. Whats your title again? --> Software Developer ( I saw him typing the same)
8. Location again? --> Told him and he typed the same
VO: Before it can be approved, we need to go through something called administrative processing, this slip explains the process (handed me a small white slip with 8 lines), and once it is done, you can read this (handed me the Know your rights booklet)
I saw him taking my Passport, placing a sticky note and writing 'SEVIS' and some number on it.
Me: Do you have any idea how long this is going to take?
VO: "Its all written on the slip, Thank you!" with a grin.
Me: "Thank you, have a nice day"
Status Updates
December 06, Friday- Admin Processing (AP)
December 11th, Wednesday- Date updated, still AP
December 13th, Friday - Date updated, still AP
December 16th, Monday - Issued
Hope this helps someone going through the same scenario.
This forum helped me quite a bit to calm my nerves.
Good Luck!
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H1B - Administrative Processing -Kolkata
Hi
Drop box on- 09/20/2019
Email received for visa interview- 09/30/2019
H1b Interview- 10/01/2019
I have recieved 221g white slip, required to submit documents like- 797A, I-129, SOW
Submitted all on - 10/15/2019
From then no update on my case.
12/17/2019- Status is AP till no update
Anyone can help me, where to contact for status update?
Thank you
Drop box on- 09/20/2019
Email received for visa interview- 09/30/2019
H1b Interview- 10/01/2019
I have recieved 221g white slip, required to submit documents like- 797A, I-129, SOW
Submitted all on - 10/15/2019
From then no update on my case.
12/17/2019- Status is AP till no update
Anyone can help me, where to contact for status update?
Thank you
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Passport submitted after 221(G) hyd consulate
I have submitted my passport after 221(g). It has been more than 2 weeks till no updates. Any one have any clue how long does it take?
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