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Administrative Processing
Hello,
I attended an interview at Hyderabad, IN for my H1B Visa Stamping. Change of Status was denied, due to which I had to attend the interview. The interviewer just asked a few basic questions and returned the passport and took few employer documents. He handed me a white slip (221g), checked the second box. After 3-4 days I received an mail to collect my documents. I collected my documents that day. Since then I did not hear from them. Its been 3 weeks. The status still shows ' administrative processing'. I am worried now as of how many more days/weeks it might take to get any response from them. As no documents are requested, I am confused. Also, I am pursuing a Ph.D. at a university. What can I do apart from waiting? Anyone in such a situation or have experienced the same situation? Any kind of information helps.
Thank You,
Blossom.
I attended an interview at Hyderabad, IN for my H1B Visa Stamping. Change of Status was denied, due to which I had to attend the interview. The interviewer just asked a few basic questions and returned the passport and took few employer documents. He handed me a white slip (221g), checked the second box. After 3-4 days I received an mail to collect my documents. I collected my documents that day. Since then I did not hear from them. Its been 3 weeks. The status still shows ' administrative processing'. I am worried now as of how many more days/weeks it might take to get any response from them. As no documents are requested, I am confused. Also, I am pursuing a Ph.D. at a university. What can I do apart from waiting? Anyone in such a situation or have experienced the same situation? Any kind of information helps.
Thank You,
Blossom.
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221g white slip F1 to OPT to H-1B
OFC on Dec 5th 2019 (10 A.M) (Hyderabad, India)
VISA Interview on Dec 6th 2019. (10 A.M) (Hyderabad, India)
VO: Good morning. How are you this morning ?
Me: Good morning. Doing well...blah blah
VO: So, you work for xxx corporation ?
Me: I do.
VO: So, tell me what you do there ?
Me: Answered.
VO: (He seemed knowledgeable about my company). Asked more details.
Me: Answered.
VO: Were you on OPT ?
Me: Yes, I was.
VO: Highest level of education and annual salary ?
Me: Answered.
VO: Did you inform the sevis portal about your H-1B approval ?
Me: I did. ( I had updated the address and employer on SEVP portal)
Handed me a small 221g white slip and told me that they need to do some additional processing. The slip had no check boxes or such. Just some 8 lines of text.
Dec 11 2019: Case updated (around 1 P.M)
Dec 12 2019: Issued (around 1P.M)
Looks like they are giving out white slips for a lot of people who are transitioning from F1 to H-1B. This forum calmed my nerves while waiting. Hope this post helps others on the same boat.
Currently waiting for the passport to be ready for pick up. Hope the passport comes back soon without any problems. Otherwise, I will have to postpone my flight.
VISA Interview on Dec 6th 2019. (10 A.M) (Hyderabad, India)
VO: Good morning. How are you this morning ?
Me: Good morning. Doing well...blah blah
VO: So, you work for xxx corporation ?
Me: I do.
VO: So, tell me what you do there ?
Me: Answered.
VO: (He seemed knowledgeable about my company). Asked more details.
Me: Answered.
VO: Were you on OPT ?
Me: Yes, I was.
VO: Highest level of education and annual salary ?
Me: Answered.
VO: Did you inform the sevis portal about your H-1B approval ?
Me: I did. ( I had updated the address and employer on SEVP portal)
Handed me a small 221g white slip and told me that they need to do some additional processing. The slip had no check boxes or such. Just some 8 lines of text.
Dec 11 2019: Case updated (around 1 P.M)
Dec 12 2019: Issued (around 1P.M)
Looks like they are giving out white slips for a lot of people who are transitioning from F1 to H-1B. This forum calmed my nerves while waiting. Hope this post helps others on the same boat.
Currently waiting for the passport to be ready for pick up. Hope the passport comes back soon without any problems. Otherwise, I will have to postpone my flight.
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221g interview
I got a 221g white slip after dropbox and appeared for interview and fingerprint on Dec 11,2019 in Delhi. Can someone having similar experience help me on how many days did it take them to get back their passport with stamp?
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h1b dropbox
nov 29: h1b docs submitted via dropbox. had to correct error in ds 160 and click a new passport photo
dec 2: status changed to 'application received'
dec 11: last updated date changed to dec 11. but status is still 'application received'.
had to cancel return ticket to the US. us embassy mumbai call center gave the same info that's available on passport tracker and ceac website. asked me to continue waiting.
unfortunately, i've noted my US address as the physical mailing address.
does the consulate send physical mail when requesting additional documents?
dec 2: status changed to 'application received'
dec 11: last updated date changed to dec 11. but status is still 'application received'.
had to cancel return ticket to the US. us embassy mumbai call center gave the same info that's available on passport tracker and ceac website. asked me to continue waiting.
unfortunately, i've noted my US address as the physical mailing address.
does the consulate send physical mail when requesting additional documents?
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221g Administrative processing. White slip issued.
Hi
Interview location: Hyderabad
Biometrics: 12/9/2019
Interview: 12/11/2019
VO: Asked basic questions like, designation, work location, client, salary. Did not ask or check for any documents. Gave 221g white slip. Told me that he is retaining passport, visa is taken for administrative processing and I should expect a response in 3-5 business days.
I had all the documentation and everything was correct. I don't know why 221g was given. Is there anyone with the similar case, when can I expect a response?
Interview location: Hyderabad
Biometrics: 12/9/2019
Interview: 12/11/2019
VO: Asked basic questions like, designation, work location, client, salary. Did not ask or check for any documents. Gave 221g white slip. Told me that he is retaining passport, visa is taken for administrative processing and I should expect a response in 3-5 business days.
I had all the documentation and everything was correct. I don't know why 221g was given. Is there anyone with the similar case, when can I expect a response?
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221g Processing - Job Termination
Hi Everyone,
One important question. If the H1B visa is under 221g administrative processing and taking longer time(2-3 months) and meanwhile the employer cannot wait and terminates/end the job what will happen? Even if the visa is issued after the termination, can we travel to US? or transfer to a new client? During this 221g time the US payroll has to be running? Can anyone please share your experiences on this?
One important question. If the H1B visa is under 221g administrative processing and taking longer time(2-3 months) and meanwhile the employer cannot wait and terminates/end the job what will happen? Even if the visa is issued after the termination, can we travel to US? or transfer to a new client? During this 221g time the US payroll has to be running? Can anyone please share your experiences on this?
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F1 to H1B Stamping- Hyd
Consulate: Hyd
Interview - 14th Nov 2019.
The consular officer asked multiple questions and then left the desk to talk to someone. Came back, asked me to wait n said some other person will interview me.
After an hour they asked me to come to counter number 1. Indian Lady came in and asked about my education details, previous work experience and then finally took my passport, gave me 221g slip with certain docs to submit to email [email protected] (all transcripts, W2 forms, payslips). I submitted all my docs on same day but i haven't received any confirmation email..
Case Created: Nov 13
Case Updated: Nov 14(Admin Processing)
Since then no update, anybody encountered the same situation.
Interview - 14th Nov 2019.
The consular officer asked multiple questions and then left the desk to talk to someone. Came back, asked me to wait n said some other person will interview me.
After an hour they asked me to come to counter number 1. Indian Lady came in and asked about my education details, previous work experience and then finally took my passport, gave me 221g slip with certain docs to submit to email [email protected] (all transcripts, W2 forms, payslips). I submitted all my docs on same day but i haven't received any confirmation email..
Case Created: Nov 13
Case Updated: Nov 14(Admin Processing)
Since then no update, anybody encountered the same situation.
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F1 to H1B Stamping - Chennai
Consulate - Chennai
Biometrics - Nov 12, 2019
Interview - Nov 13, 2019
The consular officer asked multiple questions about job, company, salary, OPT dates, graduation date, if I have ever been out of status, when did my H1B start etc.
Officer left the desk to talk to someone. The officer came back and issued a pink slip and wrote my case number on it and asked me to submit all the documents that are applicable to me (Resume/CV, Detailed work history, Contact information). I submitted the documents on Nov 14th, 2019.
CEAC Website:
-Case created: Nov 13, 2019
-Case Updated: Nov 13, 2019 (Administrative Processing)
No update as of today Dec 11, 2019.
I work in automobile manufacturing full-time. I was supposed to return to the U.S end of last month. Now stuck here until a decision is made by the consulate.
Anyone with a similar experience? How long might this take?
Thank you!
Biometrics - Nov 12, 2019
Interview - Nov 13, 2019
The consular officer asked multiple questions about job, company, salary, OPT dates, graduation date, if I have ever been out of status, when did my H1B start etc.
Officer left the desk to talk to someone. The officer came back and issued a pink slip and wrote my case number on it and asked me to submit all the documents that are applicable to me (Resume/CV, Detailed work history, Contact information). I submitted the documents on Nov 14th, 2019.
CEAC Website:
-Case created: Nov 13, 2019
-Case Updated: Nov 13, 2019 (Administrative Processing)
No update as of today Dec 11, 2019.
I work in automobile manufacturing full-time. I was supposed to return to the U.S end of last month. Now stuck here until a decision is made by the consulate.
Anyone with a similar experience? How long might this take?
Thank you!
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Regarding H4 Visa
Hello,
Need your help whose having experience for H4 Dependent Visa.
Question : My student visa was rejected 5 times in May 2016 and Jan 2017. And Having H4 visa Interview. Does this make any issue in H4 Dependent visa?
And anyone have this kind of experience and does they ask about this?
Please share your experience.
It's really help.
Thanks You. :)
Need your help whose having experience for H4 Dependent Visa.
Question : My student visa was rejected 5 times in May 2016 and Jan 2017. And Having H4 visa Interview. Does this make any issue in H4 Dependent visa?
And anyone have this kind of experience and does they ask about this?
Please share your experience.
It's really help.
Thanks You. :)
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H1b Stamping
Interview at Chennai location
Biometric on 3rd
Visa Interview on 4th
VO: Busy
me: Good noon
VO: can I see your passport
me: yes sure
VO: what is your H1b petition company
me: "XYZ"
VO: whats your salary?
me: "$X/month"
VO: can you state yearly salary
me: told
VO: how long have you been working
me: 2 years in OPT, and from October on H1B
VO: typed for a long time on computer
VO: your application needs some processing, normally it will take 3-4 days to get your passport but in you case you will receive in a week and handed 221g blue slip
me: sure, Thank you
Passport retained, no documents asked, with 221g blueslip
Dec 10th- status updated
Dec 11th- Issued.
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