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Consular petition query
Hello,
I want to know about H1B consular petition and is there any catch in that.
So currently I’m in L1B and residing in US which is expiring in sep 2022, my employer would be applying for H1B next year and I was wondering if I can opt for consular petition so that I can make international travels. I have couple of questions regarding this:
1. If my H1B is picked/approved and if I travel out, do I really need to stamp immediately? I have L1 valid till sep 2022, I can stamp H1B sometime later? Am I allowed to return to US in L1 with an approved H1 (unstamped)?
2. Is there any catch or disadvantage when compared to change of status petition?
Thanks,
Vignesh
I want to know about H1B consular petition and is there any catch in that.
So currently I’m in L1B and residing in US which is expiring in sep 2022, my employer would be applying for H1B next year and I was wondering if I can opt for consular petition so that I can make international travels. I have couple of questions regarding this:
1. If my H1B is picked/approved and if I travel out, do I really need to stamp immediately? I have L1 valid till sep 2022, I can stamp H1B sometime later? Am I allowed to return to US in L1 with an approved H1 (unstamped)?
2. Is there any catch or disadvantage when compared to change of status petition?
Thanks,
Vignesh
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Chennai-H1b Ext Stamping, Issued 221g Blue Slip
Hi All,
I went to chennai for my H1b Visa 1st Extension and was given 221g blue slip, asking to submit End client letter. Below is my experience.
24-Nov-19: Visa interview.
VO: Can I see your i797?
Where do I work?
Who is your end client?
Since how long I have been in US?
How long I have been working with current client?
how much is your salary?
where do you live?
where do you pay taxes?
what is your highest qualification?
marriage status?
do you have kids?
Do you have end client letter?
ME: No. But I do have letter from my implementation partner.
VO: I need your end client letter. She gave me 221g blue slip requesting my petitioner to email a PDF copy of the below document.
'A letter (on letterhead) from the personnel department at the US end client company (the hob site where you will actually work) stating that there is a vacancy for you.'
returned my i797 and passport and said to wait for further instructions through email from them once they receive the requested documents.
My employer sent email through proper channels requesting for end client letter from my end client.
Current Status:
8-Dec-19: Still waiting to receive letter from end client. Will keep posted further experiences.
Do any one travelling on the same boat.? please share your experience along with how much time does it takes to process once they received requested documents?
Thanks,
mahi
I went to chennai for my H1b Visa 1st Extension and was given 221g blue slip, asking to submit End client letter. Below is my experience.
24-Nov-19: Visa interview.
VO: Can I see your i797?
Where do I work?
Who is your end client?
Since how long I have been in US?
How long I have been working with current client?
how much is your salary?
where do you live?
where do you pay taxes?
what is your highest qualification?
marriage status?
do you have kids?
Do you have end client letter?
ME: No. But I do have letter from my implementation partner.
VO: I need your end client letter. She gave me 221g blue slip requesting my petitioner to email a PDF copy of the below document.
'A letter (on letterhead) from the personnel department at the US end client company (the hob site where you will actually work) stating that there is a vacancy for you.'
returned my i797 and passport and said to wait for further instructions through email from them once they receive the requested documents.
My employer sent email through proper channels requesting for end client letter from my end client.
Current Status:
8-Dec-19: Still waiting to receive letter from end client. Will keep posted further experiences.
Do any one travelling on the same boat.? please share your experience along with how much time does it takes to process once they received requested documents?
Thanks,
mahi
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First Time F1 to H1B, No slip issued, did not say approved but 3-5 days of AP
Hi All,
First time H1B visa interview in Hyderabad consulate from F1. Work for a US based company.
No slips issued and did not say approved. The first status got updated on the day of the interview on Dec 2nd. On 6th Dec the case is again updated but it still shows in AP.
Am not sure what this means. Anyone having similar experience?
Thanks!
First time H1B visa interview in Hyderabad consulate from F1. Work for a US based company.
No slips issued and did not say approved. The first status got updated on the day of the interview on Dec 2nd. On 6th Dec the case is again updated but it still shows in AP.
Am not sure what this means. Anyone having similar experience?
Thanks!
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H1 B Visa process in Chennai
I was working in Bangalore.
17 May 2019 - Name picked in the lottery
21 Aug 2019 - Approval I979 came on my Visa application.
10 October 2019 - Visa interview in Chennai, Officer took my Client letter and returned I979 and passport said it will be under Administrative processing, didi not give me any slip or form.Just asked my package in India and US & US location.
17 October 2019 - US embassy sent an inquiry in a client office, Stamford USA.
30 October 2019 - Received an email to resubmit my passport for stamping.
1 Nov 2019 - Submitted my passport, I 979 copy in Delhi dropbox.
8 Nov 2019 - My employer received an email to collect my passport from Bangalore collection center.
11 Nov 2019 - Collected my passport
16 Nov 2019 - Traveled to the USA
17 May 2019 - Name picked in the lottery
21 Aug 2019 - Approval I979 came on my Visa application.
10 October 2019 - Visa interview in Chennai, Officer took my Client letter and returned I979 and passport said it will be under Administrative processing, didi not give me any slip or form.Just asked my package in India and US & US location.
17 October 2019 - US embassy sent an inquiry in a client office, Stamford USA.
30 October 2019 - Received an email to resubmit my passport for stamping.
1 Nov 2019 - Submitted my passport, I 979 copy in Delhi dropbox.
8 Nov 2019 - My employer received an email to collect my passport from Bangalore collection center.
11 Nov 2019 - Collected my passport
16 Nov 2019 - Traveled to the USA
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H1b dropbox Delhi
Nov 29 - Dropped documents for h1b extension (First extension)
Nov 30, Dec 1 - Weekend
Dec 2- Application received
Dec 3 ,4,5,6 Admin Processing, your passport is still with embassy
Dec 7 - DS 160 site still shows Admin Processing but passport tracker says The passport is being delivered to consular section and prepared for delivery
I work for a top US bank as a FTE.
Does this mean I have received 221g and have to appear for interview or can it be that ds160 site is not updated? Anyone with similar experience?
Nov 30, Dec 1 - Weekend
Dec 2- Application received
Dec 3 ,4,5,6 Admin Processing, your passport is still with embassy
Dec 7 - DS 160 site still shows Admin Processing but passport tracker says The passport is being delivered to consular section and prepared for delivery
I work for a top US bank as a FTE.
Does this mean I have received 221g and have to appear for interview or can it be that ds160 site is not updated? Anyone with similar experience?
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H1B transfer approved but status not changed to Issue
Appeared for H1B and H4 visa interview @ Chennai consulate on Nov 26th
VO - Good morning, is your young one a US citizen?
Me - Yes
VO - Your company details
Me - Answered
VO - Location
Me - Answered
VO - Salary
Me - Answered
VO - you've been on H1B for quite some time now do you have an approved I-140
Me - Yes
VO - Ok got it
can I see your W2
Me - handed it over to him
VO noted something from W2
OK - Your visas are approved. Enjoy your stay in the united states
He kept our passports and handed over a green slip about passport tracking
But the status has not changed in CEAC yet. It still shows Administrative Processing
Case Created: 25-Nov-2019
Case Last Updated: 26-Nov-2019
Anyone on the same boat? what is the max wait time based on your experience to get the passport back after approval?
Thanks,
Prashantha
VO - Good morning, is your young one a US citizen?
Me - Yes
VO - Your company details
Me - Answered
VO - Location
Me - Answered
VO - Salary
Me - Answered
VO - you've been on H1B for quite some time now do you have an approved I-140
Me - Yes
VO - Ok got it
can I see your W2
Me - handed it over to him
VO noted something from W2
OK - Your visas are approved. Enjoy your stay in the united states
He kept our passports and handed over a green slip about passport tracking
But the status has not changed in CEAC yet. It still shows Administrative Processing
Case Created: 25-Nov-2019
Case Last Updated: 26-Nov-2019
Anyone on the same boat? what is the max wait time based on your experience to get the passport back after approval?
Thanks,
Prashantha
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H1b - 221g white slip with passport back
Hello All,
I appeared for my first visa stamping @hyd consulate on December 05,2019.
VO asked the following questions and gave 221g documents with second check box ticked.
do you have a client? (in-house)
what is your project?
can you explain about your project?
How many people will work for this company?
Is your office located in NJ/?
Do you work at this location?
How many people will work at this location?
How long you have been with this employer?
From how long is your company in this address?
What is your highest degree?
Do you know work rights in USA?
Do you have a LCA with you?
Do you have project document with you?
VO took both documents (LCA and Project doc) and left the counter, After some time she came back and told me that your case requires additional administration process to check on these documents
gave 221g white slip with passport back
Could you please share your comments if anyone one on this similar situation?
I appeared for my first visa stamping @hyd consulate on December 05,2019.
VO asked the following questions and gave 221g documents with second check box ticked.
do you have a client? (in-house)
what is your project?
can you explain about your project?
How many people will work for this company?
Is your office located in NJ/?
Do you work at this location?
How many people will work at this location?
How long you have been with this employer?
From how long is your company in this address?
What is your highest degree?
Do you know work rights in USA?
Do you have a LCA with you?
Do you have project document with you?
VO took both documents (LCA and Project doc) and left the counter, After some time she came back and told me that your case requires additional administration process to check on these documents
gave 221g white slip with passport back
Could you please share your comments if anyone one on this similar situation?
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H1B stamping issued after 221g
Hello,
I had come to India for H1B stamping, this was my second time stamping (H1B extension).
Nov 15, 2019 - Submitted passport, current i797, previous 1797 photocopies and photograph using dropbox in Bangalore.
Nov 20, 2019 - On CAEC website, my case changed to Administrative processing but on ustraveldocs the passport status showed as "passport has been received from the consular section, and is currently being processed for delivery"
Nov 21, 2019 - Received the passport with blue slip in it asking me to attend for an interview. No documents were requested.
Nov 25, 2019 - Went for an interview in Chennai.
Interview:
Me : Good Morning
VO : NO response, asked me to hand over the passport and blue slip
Me : handed them over to her
VO : Do you work as client or direct hire ?
Me : Direct hire
VO : Where did you do your masters?
Me : Answered
VO: Did you graduate?
Me: I said yes
VO : What is your salary?
Me: Answered
VO : who is your petitioner?
Me: Answered
VO: How long do you work for this company?
Me : Answered
VO: Do you know the rights to work as an H1B visa holder?
Me: I said YES
VO: Issued me 221g blue slip and kept my passport. She told that further administrative processing has to be done which might not take very long.
Me: I left
Dec 2, 2019 - on CAEC website, the visa was issued.
Dec 3, 2019 - collected the passport in Bangalore.
It is very common nowadays to receive 221g. So don't panic, in fact I got 221g blue form twice during this process. Patience is the key and if you have genuine documents, your visa will be issued.
Best of luck :)
I had come to India for H1B stamping, this was my second time stamping (H1B extension).
Nov 15, 2019 - Submitted passport, current i797, previous 1797 photocopies and photograph using dropbox in Bangalore.
Nov 20, 2019 - On CAEC website, my case changed to Administrative processing but on ustraveldocs the passport status showed as "passport has been received from the consular section, and is currently being processed for delivery"
Nov 21, 2019 - Received the passport with blue slip in it asking me to attend for an interview. No documents were requested.
Nov 25, 2019 - Went for an interview in Chennai.
Interview:
Me : Good Morning
VO : NO response, asked me to hand over the passport and blue slip
Me : handed them over to her
VO : Do you work as client or direct hire ?
Me : Direct hire
VO : Where did you do your masters?
Me : Answered
VO: Did you graduate?
Me: I said yes
VO : What is your salary?
Me: Answered
VO : who is your petitioner?
Me: Answered
VO: How long do you work for this company?
Me : Answered
VO: Do you know the rights to work as an H1B visa holder?
Me: I said YES
VO: Issued me 221g blue slip and kept my passport. She told that further administrative processing has to be done which might not take very long.
Me: I left
Dec 2, 2019 - on CAEC website, the visa was issued.
Dec 3, 2019 - collected the passport in Bangalore.
It is very common nowadays to receive 221g. So don't panic, in fact I got 221g blue form twice during this process. Patience is the key and if you have genuine documents, your visa will be issued.
Best of luck :)
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Approved in Interview but stuck in Administrative Processing since 1 year [B1/HYD]
Sept 11 , 2018 -- Interview
Status : Administrative Processing
Location: HYD
I have attended the B1 visa interview on 11th Sept, 2018. Interviewer told that my visa is approved.
Based on above information I booked the tickets to travel to Orlando to attend conference.
My travel dates were 22nd Sept to 30th Sept to attend Microsoft Ignite conference at Orlando.
I had to cancel the visit as I did not received visa/passport till 21st Sept.
on 28th Sept I received questionnaire email from [email protected] . The email stated : This is to inform you that you have been found ineligible for a nonimmigrant visa under Section 214(b) of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act . Please complete the questionnaire.
On 9th Oct I received the passport pickup email from [email protected]
I collected the passport on 14th Oct and found that visa stamp was not present on the passport. Also no additional document was handed over.
On checking the status @ https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx with my Application Id, I find that it continues to say that visa is under administrative processing. and Last updated date of the case is 28 - Sep - 2018.
I have already stated above information to [email protected] by sending email every month. Replies come from them saying to wait as it is under administrative processing.
I cannot apply for new application this one is not denied or approved and is stuck since 1 year. Not sure how to get out of this and get a B1 visa so that i can travel for attending conferences and meetings .
Please help me out
Status : Administrative Processing
Location: HYD
I have attended the B1 visa interview on 11th Sept, 2018. Interviewer told that my visa is approved.
Based on above information I booked the tickets to travel to Orlando to attend conference.
My travel dates were 22nd Sept to 30th Sept to attend Microsoft Ignite conference at Orlando.
I had to cancel the visit as I did not received visa/passport till 21st Sept.
on 28th Sept I received questionnaire email from [email protected] . The email stated : This is to inform you that you have been found ineligible for a nonimmigrant visa under Section 214(b) of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act . Please complete the questionnaire.
On 9th Oct I received the passport pickup email from [email protected]
I collected the passport on 14th Oct and found that visa stamp was not present on the passport. Also no additional document was handed over.
On checking the status @ https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx with my Application Id, I find that it continues to say that visa is under administrative processing. and Last updated date of the case is 28 - Sep - 2018.
I have already stated above information to [email protected] by sending email every month. Replies come from them saying to wait as it is under administrative processing.
I cannot apply for new application this one is not denied or approved and is stuck since 1 year. Not sure how to get out of this and get a B1 visa so that i can travel for attending conferences and meetings .
Please help me out
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H1B extension dropbox - Issued status.
Hello,
I submitted my documents for dropbox on Dec 2nd, status changed to Administrative Processing on Dec 4th and on Dec 5th at noon, I got an email saying my passport is ready for pickup. When I track with my DS-160, status is updated to ISSUED.
However, from what I am seeing, it's taking 1-2 weeks to get visa approved. Only people who have received 221G are getting emails sooner.
Anyone who received 221G, did your DS-160 show ISSUED as the status?
I submitted my documents for dropbox on Dec 2nd, status changed to Administrative Processing on Dec 4th and on Dec 5th at noon, I got an email saying my passport is ready for pickup. When I track with my DS-160, status is updated to ISSUED.
However, from what I am seeing, it's taking 1-2 weeks to get visa approved. Only people who have received 221G are getting emails sooner.
Anyone who received 221G, did your DS-160 show ISSUED as the status?
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