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H1B Visa stamping - got yellow slip 221g
Hi attended H1b visa interview at mumbai on 11/29/2019.
VO asked basic quetions and gave yellow slip 221g and ask to submit some documents. Is anyone in the same boat? How much time does it take them to process? Passport is with me. Not sure what process they are following? After USCIS approved H1B again they are asking documents here which doesn't make any sense. Please any suggestions or guidance will help me. Thank you.
VO asked basic quetions and gave yellow slip 221g and ask to submit some documents. Is anyone in the same boat? How much time does it take them to process? Passport is with me. Not sure what process they are following? After USCIS approved H1B again they are asking documents here which doesn't make any sense. Please any suggestions or guidance will help me. Thank you.
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H1b/H4 drop off at Delhi
Dropped off documents for H1b extension on 11/25. The status on Ceac as of 11/29 reads as Application was received - your case is open and ready for your interview, fingerprints and required documents. If you had already had your interview, please check your status after 2 business days. If no interview was required, please check back in 2 days for the status of your application.
I have never seen this status before. Can anyone suggest what needs to be done?
Also when I checked the status on the CGI website it says the passport is still with the embassy/ consulate.
We have a return flight on 3rd December. Should we reschedule it wait until 3rd patiently.
Any kind of advise and suggestion is welcome.
Thanks
Suraj
I have never seen this status before. Can anyone suggest what needs to be done?
Also when I checked the status on the CGI website it says the passport is still with the embassy/ consulate.
We have a return flight on 3rd December. Should we reschedule it wait until 3rd patiently.
Any kind of advise and suggestion is welcome.
Thanks
Suraj
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Chennai 221g F1 > H1B
Did anyone appear for interview in Chennai consulate recently and got a 221g?
Interview : 22 Nov
Case Update : AP 22 Nov
VO asked basic questions and retained passport and gave H1B workers rights pamphlet and said need 3-4 days for admin processing. Provided 221g blue slip with no documents asked.
It has been 4 business days, yet no update.
Interview : 22 Nov
Case Update : AP 22 Nov
VO asked basic questions and retained passport and gave H1B workers rights pamphlet and said need 3-4 days for admin processing. Provided 221g blue slip with no documents asked.
It has been 4 business days, yet no update.
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CEAC website showing No status
I submitted my documents to Pune dropbox on Wednesday 27 Nov. When I track my passport its shows that passport is with consulate, but when I enter my DS 160 number on CEAC it shows 'No status'
Any idea on this? Help is appreciated.
Any idea on this? Help is appreciated.
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F1 to H1B - Change of Status
Timeline:
Place: Chennai
Nov 18, 2019 - OFC
Nov 19 - Visa Interview, case was sent to administrative processing and I was handed form 221(g)
Nov 19 - Case status changed to 'administrative processing'
Nov 25 - Case status again got updated to 'administrative processing'
Nov 29 - Case status got changed to 'Issued'
Hope this helps.
Place: Chennai
Nov 18, 2019 - OFC
Nov 19 - Visa Interview, case was sent to administrative processing and I was handed form 221(g)
Nov 19 - Case status changed to 'administrative processing'
Nov 25 - Case status again got updated to 'administrative processing'
Nov 29 - Case status got changed to 'Issued'
Hope this helps.
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About SEVIS check
I had interview on 25th in Hyderabad and was given back all docs plus 221g blue slip. The VO informed my applications will need administrative processing as it need SEVIS check and clearence.
I am from f1 to h1 and has been in opt for 6 months only after successful course completion in 2014.
I was applied h1 B through same employer last year but even though lottery picked, it later got into RFE and finally rejected. I was working in india for 5 years after I got back from US. My employer is the one I found out during my opt period but never worked with him.
My doubt is, if they do a SEVIS check, will I be in some issue as I came back while in opt and has never informed the collage. Was there something I Was supposed to do at the time I left?
I had updated my Collage initially when I got opt and then due to some family emergency travelled back and worked in India but never communicated to my collage. I was never been out of status also.
Could some one please help me on this?
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H1B Visa Interview - experience
Second H1B stamping with a different employer. I work as FTE for one of the Big4 companies. I took all the necessary documentation.
Date: 11/25
Consulate: HYD
A Person helping at the counter took my passport and gave it to VO while a person ahead of me is still interviewing.
VO: Good Morning
Me: Very good morning , How are you ?
VO: I see you work for xxxx , Very Good.
Me: yes officer, Thank you.
VO: since how long you have been in USA
ME: x years
VO: Did you do your masters degree
ME: Yes from XX university
VO: any one filed green card for you?
ME: answered appropriately
VO: typing for a minute and handed over the booklet with rights.
Me: Thank You
VO: Your VISA as been approved. please give it 5 days for the passport.
Me: Thank you very much . you have great day.
Date: 11/25
Consulate: HYD
A Person helping at the counter took my passport and gave it to VO while a person ahead of me is still interviewing.
VO: Good Morning
Me: Very good morning , How are you ?
VO: I see you work for xxxx , Very Good.
Me: yes officer, Thank you.
VO: since how long you have been in USA
ME: x years
VO: Did you do your masters degree
ME: Yes from XX university
VO: any one filed green card for you?
ME: answered appropriately
VO: typing for a minute and handed over the booklet with rights.
Me: Thank You
VO: Your VISA as been approved. please give it 5 days for the passport.
Me: Thank you very much . you have great day.
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H1B Administrative Processing, Mumbai. No Slips
Hello Guys,
Visa Type: F1 (Including OPT CAP GAP) >> First H1-B
Location: Mumbai
Interview Date: 20th Nov 2019.
Reached on time for 9:30 Interview at US Consulate in Mumbai. Waited for 1 hour before my turn came.Following conversation occurred with VO
VO: Good Morning
Me: Good Morning Sir, How are you doing?
VO: Good, pass me your Passport and i-797A.
ME: Gave Docs
VO: So How long you been you working?
ME: Told
VO: You did Master's form YYYY Univ.
ME: Yes, Graduated in YYYY year.
VO: Do you work for Employer or End Client?
ME: End Client
VO: Asked Client name, Work location
ME: Told
VO: What's you Salary?
ME: YYYY per annum.
VO: I see some remarks on XX date this year. something happened that day? Were you employed full time during your complete OPT period.
ME: Nope nothing happened . I was employed since start of my OPT and not out of status anytime including CAP GAP.( I only had current employer and same client since start of my OPT)
VO: I see. Looks like some glitch in our system then.
ME: All of sudden remembered I had DMV SAVE verification for driver license extension for H1-B duration. Told VO
VO: Ohh I see. We will verify your status and will do some administrative processing. Don't worry about it. When are you Traveling back?
ME: Told
VO: I will keep your passport for further processing. Gave me generic instructions slip for How to pickup your passport once process is done.
ME: Thank you. Have a great day.
Looks like, because DMV opened a case for i-94 ( new i-94 of i-797A wss not updated) verification during my CAP GAP period to extend license from 30th Sept 2019 to H1B end date, USCIS thinks I was out of status. Hopefully they clarify the issue soon.
CEAC Status:
19th Nov: Case created
20th Nov: Case updated with Administrative processing
26th Nov: Still Under Administrative processing.
Anyone face similar situations , feedback will be appreciated . Thank you
Visa Type: F1 (Including OPT CAP GAP) >> First H1-B
Location: Mumbai
Interview Date: 20th Nov 2019.
Reached on time for 9:30 Interview at US Consulate in Mumbai. Waited for 1 hour before my turn came.Following conversation occurred with VO
VO: Good Morning
Me: Good Morning Sir, How are you doing?
VO: Good, pass me your Passport and i-797A.
ME: Gave Docs
VO: So How long you been you working?
ME: Told
VO: You did Master's form YYYY Univ.
ME: Yes, Graduated in YYYY year.
VO: Do you work for Employer or End Client?
ME: End Client
VO: Asked Client name, Work location
ME: Told
VO: What's you Salary?
ME: YYYY per annum.
VO: I see some remarks on XX date this year. something happened that day? Were you employed full time during your complete OPT period.
ME: Nope nothing happened . I was employed since start of my OPT and not out of status anytime including CAP GAP.( I only had current employer and same client since start of my OPT)
VO: I see. Looks like some glitch in our system then.
ME: All of sudden remembered I had DMV SAVE verification for driver license extension for H1-B duration. Told VO
VO: Ohh I see. We will verify your status and will do some administrative processing. Don't worry about it. When are you Traveling back?
ME: Told
VO: I will keep your passport for further processing. Gave me generic instructions slip for How to pickup your passport once process is done.
ME: Thank you. Have a great day.
Looks like, because DMV opened a case for i-94 ( new i-94 of i-797A wss not updated) verification during my CAP GAP period to extend license from 30th Sept 2019 to H1B end date, USCIS thinks I was out of status. Hopefully they clarify the issue soon.
CEAC Status:
19th Nov: Case created
20th Nov: Case updated with Administrative processing
26th Nov: Still Under Administrative processing.
Anyone face similar situations , feedback will be appreciated . Thank you
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H1B approved, no slips, no CEAC update, Administrative Processing
Hi guys,
Visa Type : F1 --> H1B
Location : New Delhi
Interview Date : 23rd October 2019
I gave my h1b interview on Oct 23rd at New Delhi consulate and no slips were given to me.
The visa officer said during the interview that my visa is approved and took my passport. She said there is a glitch in their system since its showing the older name of my company ( My company’s name changed after they merged with another bigger company in 2015).
She said should get my passport in a week. I received my passport after a week at home ( i had opted for premium delivery). On checking there was no visa in it.
On tracking the visa at CEAC, it says its in administrative processing. Neither my employer nor me have received any email or notification for any documents or anything yet.
About me:
I am a fulltime employee with a medium size software company based out of California. I was on my 1st OPT (Didn't apply for stem ext since my h1b was approved). MS Comp Science
Anyone on the same boat?
Visa Type : F1 --> H1B
Location : New Delhi
Interview Date : 23rd October 2019
I gave my h1b interview on Oct 23rd at New Delhi consulate and no slips were given to me.
The visa officer said during the interview that my visa is approved and took my passport. She said there is a glitch in their system since its showing the older name of my company ( My company’s name changed after they merged with another bigger company in 2015).
She said should get my passport in a week. I received my passport after a week at home ( i had opted for premium delivery). On checking there was no visa in it.
On tracking the visa at CEAC, it says its in administrative processing. Neither my employer nor me have received any email or notification for any documents or anything yet.
About me:
I am a fulltime employee with a medium size software company based out of California. I was on my 1st OPT (Didn't apply for stem ext since my h1b was approved). MS Comp Science
Anyone on the same boat?
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my exp H1B Hyd
Hi All,
My experience...
F1->OPT->H1->H1 Transfer…-> H1 extension. (Almost 7 years on H1)
07NOV2019: VAC. nothing much, I was out in 5 min. Make sure not to carry and electronic devices, only appointment, DS-160 confirmation, passport are need.
11NOV2019: I was at consulate before 40 min ahead of my scheduled time and I was immediately allowed to enter the gate. The security check was a breeze. I have arranged all the supporting documents in order, but the security check had made me empty document folder and I had to rearrange them again after the security check. Also, make sure that you do not carry any sealed covers.
Actual interview
VO: next.
Me: Good morning officer.
VO: your passport, please.
Me: handed over both expired and new passport.
VO: which company do you work for?
Me: ABC
VO: do you work directly with ABC.
Me: yes officer.
VO: Your title
Me: XYZ
VO: is your previous H1B with the same ABC
Me: Yes officer.
VO: where is it located city and state.
Me: ZZZ, YYY.
VO: your Visa is approved, have safe travel.
Me: thankyou officer and have a nice rest of your day.
CEAC website:
13NOV2019 Morning: Application status on CEAC Admin processing will take a few weeks to process
13NOV2019 Evening: Issued.
Ustraveldocs website:
14NOV2019 Morning: Passport has been received from the consular section, and is currently being processed for delivery
14Nov2019 Afternoon: Picked up the passport
My experience...
F1->OPT->H1->H1 Transfer…-> H1 extension. (Almost 7 years on H1)
07NOV2019: VAC. nothing much, I was out in 5 min. Make sure not to carry and electronic devices, only appointment, DS-160 confirmation, passport are need.
11NOV2019: I was at consulate before 40 min ahead of my scheduled time and I was immediately allowed to enter the gate. The security check was a breeze. I have arranged all the supporting documents in order, but the security check had made me empty document folder and I had to rearrange them again after the security check. Also, make sure that you do not carry any sealed covers.
Actual interview
VO: next.
Me: Good morning officer.
VO: your passport, please.
Me: handed over both expired and new passport.
VO: which company do you work for?
Me: ABC
VO: do you work directly with ABC.
Me: yes officer.
VO: Your title
Me: XYZ
VO: is your previous H1B with the same ABC
Me: Yes officer.
VO: where is it located city and state.
Me: ZZZ, YYY.
VO: your Visa is approved, have safe travel.
Me: thankyou officer and have a nice rest of your day.
CEAC website:
13NOV2019 Morning: Application status on CEAC Admin processing will take a few weeks to process
13NOV2019 Evening: Issued.
Ustraveldocs website:
14NOV2019 Morning: Passport has been received from the consular section, and is currently being processed for delivery
14Nov2019 Afternoon: Picked up the passport
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