Updated : Dec 9, 2014 (H1B 2016 FAQs )
H1B Visa 2015 season is over. Check below for H1B Visa 2016 Season.
Applying for H1B Visa 2016 ? Did you miss FY 2015 lottery ?
Check out -> H1B Visa 2016 – Start Info, Sponsos, Fees, News , FAQs
Flash News Update :
- May 5th : USCIS announced today that data entry of all FY15 H-1B cap petitions has been completed. USCIS will now begin returning all H-1B cap petitions that were not selected in the lottery. They have announced it on their twitter and facebook pages.
- April 18th : USCIS announced that they will begin H1B FY 2015 premium processing from April 28th, 2014. Previously they announced that they will begin, ‘no later than April 28th’. They just clarified that. You can read on USCIS website
- April 11th : USCIS announced that it received about 172,500 petitions for the H1B Visa 2015 Quota. Read USCIS : 172,500 Received – H1B Lottery Summary
- April 7th : USCIS H1B Visa 2015 Cap Reached on April 7th.
H1B Visa 2015 – Latest News Updates , Articles
- Applying for H1B 2015 ? Read : Step by Step Plan to Apply for H1B 2015
- How to find H1B Visa 2015 Sponsors ? Various Options
- H1B Visa 2015 Lottery Prediction – USCIS Data, Trend, Analysis
- USCIS Official News Release : H1B FY 2015 Petitions Accepted from April 1st. Summary
Looking for H1B Cap Daily Updates ? Check H1B Visa 2015 Cap count Updates Page
Frequently Asked Questions about H1B Visa FY 2015
When will H1B Visa 2015 Season Begin ?
USCIS accepted H1B Visa 2015 applications from April 1st, 2014. They had the window open for 5 working days. USCIS stopped accepting H1B Petitions for FY 2015 from Monday April 7th as more applications were received than the required cap of 85,000 petitions.
What would be the Cap count for H1B Visa 2015 quota ?
No changes to the H1B Cap for FY15, the immigration reform discussions did not go through, the cap limit remained same as last year.
- Regular H1B Quota : 65,000
- Masters H1B Quota : 20,000
- It is to be noted that 6,800 visas every year are set aside for Singapore and Chile Free trade agreement filings, which is called as H1B1 program.
Would there be lottery for H1B Visa 2015 ?
We had H1B visa Lottery for fiscal year 2014. USCIS received about 172,500 petitions for FY 2015 . Our predictions were right, you can read the article H1B Visa 2015 Lottery Prediction analysis
How soon should I start planning for H1B Visa 2015 ?
[ Updated : H1B Sesaon is over for FY 15, plan for next year FY 2016 ] Well, there is nothing like too early… Getting a good H1B Sponsor can be a challenge these days. You need to find a job that fits your profile and find a sponsor that has a job for you. Some employers want to test out the capabilities of the candidate before they plan to sponsor H1B Visa. Typically, they would like students with masters from US work for them on internship or co-op. If they like the candidate then they will sponsor H1B visa. If you are planning to land in US from overseas countries like India, it could be even challenging to find a good sponsor. Maybe you would need to work with global IT services companies and make your way up. It can involve lot of internal process to get the process initiated… You are never early…. Read Step by Step Plan to Apply for H1B 2015
How do I find Sponsors for H1B visa 2015 ?
This is probably the most asked question. It can be a challenge to find a good sponsor. We have written quite a few articles on this topic. The fundamental concept of finding a good employer does not change. You can use our H1B Visa Sponsors Database and search for sponsors in a city or zip code. Check out the above links under 2015 latest news and updates for the current year’s article to find sponsors. You can also, read our last year’s article : How to find H1B Visa sponsors, avoid fraud
What would be the H1B Filing fee for Fiscal year 2015 ?
There has not been any changes in the filing fee for the past couple of years. It did not change for fiscal year 2014. The H1B Visa 2015 filing fee can range anywhere from $1,575 to $4,325 based on the size of the company (number of employees ). Also, the attorney fee can range from $700 to $3000. If you go for premium processing again that is $1225. You can check out the detail break up of fee at : H1B Visa Filing Fee Details – Who Pays for What ?
H1B Visa Immigration Reform – CIR – Proposed Changes ? The comprehensive immigration reform has not passed yet. But, lets say, if it gets passed, the below changes may happen.
- Annual H1B Cap will be increased from 65,000 per year to 110,000. If exteme demand, it can go up to a maximum of 180,000.
- The H1B quota for STEM degree holders from American Schools will increase from 20,000 to 25,000
- H1B Visa fees can up to USD $10,000.
- More stringent rules on H1B visa adjudication.
- Mandatory LCA posting on DOL website for at least 30 days, before it is certified.
You can read Summary of CIR – Immigration reform – H1B Visa and Green Card . We will keep you posted with updates on CIR and H1B visa changes for this year, if any. Did I miss anything ? Do you have any other questions ?
Note : Some of the below comments about H1B Sponsors are negative. Please be aware that these are comments added by individuals of companies, competitors and many others that may hate such companies. We do NOT vouch for any of the comments made as they are not made by us.
Under federal law (Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act), our Blog RedBus2US.com is NOT legally liable or responsible for information posted by public, general users or third parties that contains remarks that are defamatory for a company or individual.
Hi All,
After long long wait finally status changed to Post Decision Activity, here are the crucial dates:
1. Knew lottery result on 30 May (felt lucky).
2. Status changed to RFE 11 July.
3. Status changed to Response Review on 12 September. (I guess even though my comp said we sent all the docs to attorney in last week of August but it seems attorney filled on 11 September)
4. Finally Status changed to Post Decision Activity on 22 September.
It was an extremely painful journey all through as far as waiting and waiting is concerned. But as they say All’s Well That Ends Well, finally feeling relieved.
I would like to thank all the admin of this site and last but not the least contributors who by raising/answering helped people cooling their nerves.
Even my company has said they have sent my RFE docs on July 22nd but still no update so far.
Hello,
Got my Visa stamped finally. Thanks a lot to this website and people for all the help throughout the process.
Hi Friend,
Could you please share your exp ?..where u attended u r interview ?
Thanks..
I got my approval on 17th Sept.
RFE – 5th June
RFE response review – 28th August
Approved on – 17th Sept
All the Best for all those who are waiting for thier approval.
Hi All,
does any one know Rejection ratio for VERMONT SERVICE CENTER?
Many people Status is Still RFE or RFE Review .
Any rejection after RFE??
Yes, there was a case mentioned couple of days back. Petition rejected after RFE review
Hi Experts,
I am going for interview in next week .my one is in house project.I have employer and client agreement only.I don’t have project documentation.
is it mandatory to have both for stamping ? .
I appreciate your help…..
Hi,
Plz take it as mandatory document..mine got 221g due to it…
Hi Chennai_guy,
Did you carry employer and client agreement for interview ?
Thanks.
No, Actually mine is in-house project so no need of any client agreement but you may need to have contract agreement between you and employer.
Mostly take project document with description about project,currect status of the project , your role in project, marketing plan of project as a project document + with this have contract agreement (offer letter) between you and employer + carry all document submitted with petition + I1797 + I129 + your education certificates
Hi All,
Thank you to all and this forum.
My H1b xtn case #WAC… got Approved
Got RFE on 21 Aug
respond on RFE 5 Sept
Approved on 18 Sept
Thanks!
It’s almost end of Sept and my petition is still in initial review. Employer mentioned that attorney had contacted customer service and waiting for response. It’s been almost a month since service request was placed and no response till now.
Anyone in same boat and contacted customer service and got some response? Is it true that USCIS will give some status update by end of Sep?
Finally my RFE got cleared today.
RFE for Employer
Initial Review – 10th Apr
RFE – 16th Jul
RFE Review – 9th Sep
Post Decision Activity – 22rd Sep
Good luck to ppl who are waiting for approval. Dont lose hope.
Hi all ,
I have a question about H4 for my wife .10days back my stamping was done .
My wife and kid going to attend interview tomorrow .My employer asked me to attend first and later my dependents.I am in India now.
My wife is working for a small company as HR.
What can be the best answer for this question “why would you not attend the visa interview with your Husband “?
if any one has come across such Q before ,please reply .
Pretty Simple my leave was not approved due to some audit work or bla bla reasons…
Hi,
My H1B petition has been approved and I am about to initiate stamping process, however I noticed that there is a typo in Petitioner name in approved petition. The petitioner name is mentioned as XXXX COSULTING INC instead of XXXX CONSULTING INC, the letter ‘N’ is missing after ‘CO’ of the word CONSULTING.
Can I go ahead for Stamping without making any correction/rectification? Will I face any problem while travelling to US during immigration? Please advise whether I should worry about this?
Thanks and Regards,
BMW
Seems processing at California center is very slow.
My RFE submission date: 9th Sept but no response till date.
rfe response received on Aug 5. still under rfe response review. Cali center…
Rfe response review on 5 sept. Still no action on my petition 🙁
My RFE response is in review state since July 31st, CA center.
However, a lot of people are getting approval very quickly.
What does a longer RFE response review duration mean?
Another person who’s RFE response started on Sept 4th was approved on Sept 15th.
Can anybody tell me what are the documents required while going for stamping
Finally my RFE got cleared today.
RFE was on Right to Control (For Employer)
Initial Review – 10th Apr
RFE – 15th Jul
RFE Review – 4th Sep
Post Decision Activity – 23rd Sep
Good luck to ppl who are waiting for approval. Dont lose hope.
Hi, can you please be specific about timeline, like RFE received, documents submitted, status changed to RFE Response Review?
P.S. Many congratulation.. 🙂
Hi,
I attended Visa interview in Chennai consulate and got 221g
The VO asked basic question like project info and company location.
Then he asked me for all the documents related to company and project details.
Then be check marked the option “Administrative processing required before final decision is made”
Please help what exactly this means?
i had answered it. look into previous two three page you will find it.
Hi HM,
I tried going back 5-6 pages but could not find your post with “HM”. Appreciate if you could post the same message again please.
Thanks a lot for your support.
Hi All,
Today my status Moved from RFE to RFE Response Review, My query is about my High school education equivalent to US High School Education or not , I have Responded with the Needed Certificates , You Guys Got any Idea about the Tentative Turn around for this kind of Queries? Congrats to those who Got VIsa approved.
Has anyone in Tcs got update after submitting RFE docs? I am waiting for more than 2 months.
Even mine is 2 months now and since no update so far. That’s something weird that only for TCS USCIS taking so much time because as per this blog i can see multiple people are getting petition approved after RFE within just 1 month. Either USCIS will start processing TCS application in 1 short or TCS is not revealing results as of now.
Something is fishy..
I think, something is fishy from TCS Side.TCS is not revealing the Results.
Y is it taking so much time.last yr i heard thy got the response in a month.this time y so much of lagging
TCS never disclosed any info, this is really wiaerd and I am also waiting since August and no response.
Hi,
my petition is in RFE response mode from 14th Aug. still not updated. many got approval who’s RFE response was after my response date. is USCIS taking randomly file?
Hello folks,
Today my petition got approved.
They have asked for 5 Docs, Sow, Client letter, letter from manager, letter from pf and organizational chart.
Out of this SoW was still not signed so we had send previous sow and draft version of current SoW
All the People waiting for RFE Review, keep hope….good news will soon follow
Timelines:
April 10 –Initial review
May 12th –RFE
Sep 5th –RFE Review
Sep 22 –Approved..
I had same RFE…response uploaded since 28 August…still no update..:(
Mine was in vermount…what about you?
Are you from TCS
I got rfe in july attorney is telling already we submitted the docs in August.still the status is rfe so how can I know those docs are reached to USCIS or not?is there any possibility
Please suggest me. ..
Finally,
My petition went to post decision activity.
RFE: June 17th
RFE Resposne Review: Sep 8th
Post Decision activity: Sep 22nd
What are the next steps now?
Thanks All.
Thank you God…
Just now my VISA got Approved after RFE..Below is the history..
April 10 –Initial review
June27th –RFE
Sep 10th –Documents submitted
Sep 22 –Approved..
Once again I am very thankful to god..
All the best who are waiting for result..
Hi Friends,
My petition got approved for in house project .i got the docs now but my employer did not provide any docs for project and employer client agreement letters.how can i manage this in interview .could you please you guys suggest me ?
Thanks…
Hi All,
Can we edit DS160 form once submitted and fee is not yet paid for interview slots.
If we edit it does it does this update impacts on VISA interview in anyway.
Thanks,
DS160_Update
No problem.I have edited my DS 160 after getting the appointment.I had no impact ! We just have to inform the Consulate people during bio metrics that we have changed DS160 and show them the new DS 160 confirmation page.
Dear all
My tourist visa was rejected aroubd 4 years back. How I came to know exact date of rejection. ( I dont remember interview date)
I have to fill ds 160.
Kindly reply
It is fine if you dont know, exact date.. select most suitable dates.. They have all your records, so if they ask say i dont remember exact date..
But they dont care about this
Hi friends
Rfe date:19-07-2014
Rfe doc submitted:26-08-2014
Approved:19-09-2014 from Vermont center
Good luck guys
Hi friends
Recvd RFE on : July 19th
RFE Submitted to USCIS : Aug1st
Regulsr processing California centre
But still the status is rfe.so how many days it will take
our status should be now “RFE response review.” so make sure USCIS did receive your response.
It takes 10 to 60 days or possibly more.
your status should be now “RFE response review.” so make sure USCIS did receive your response.
It takes 10 to 60 days or possibly more.
But attorney is telling already we submitted the docs.but how can I know those docs are reached to USCIS or not?
Please suggest me. ..
Hi,
It’s my turn to write abt H-1B interview.
Receipt Date: 24-April-2014
Notice Date: 19-June-2014 (Approved) for 1 year.
Interview Location: Hyderabad
Finger Prints: 18-Sep-2014 9:30 AM
Interview Time: 19-Sep-2014 9:30 AM
Interview Questions:
>> Why are you going to US?(Employment – H-1B)
>> Who is your employer? (My Employer name)
>> Client Name? (Client name)
He wrote all my answers in the computer.he said my interview is done and asked me to collect the passport after 3 days.
I have approved petition from some company XYZ.
NOw from some other reputed MNC I have very good offer. I want that petition to get transfer to my new company, is it possible??
If yes then is there any way by which my current company can cancel my petition even after approval from uscis??
please suggest
you can transfer without any issue if you know the approved petition number. it doesnt matter if existing employer wants to revoke your petition, you are still cap exempt.
Hi Friends,
This week I am going visa interview CHENNAI, I got all documents from petitioner, fedEx has one Yellow cover and I-797. That Yellow cover shelled and its wrote only viewed VO. I asked petitioner for this, thy told me don’t open yellow cover.
What is the Yellow cover and I need to open or not.
Thanks,
H1B
If the yellow cover is not for you, don’t open it. Simple. 🙂
However, when you go to the consulate, security guys will not allow you to carry any sealed cover inside. They will open it and check.
Thank you.
What is the yellow cover, if you got same cover from u r petitioner.
Friend.
One possible reason for the yellow cover would be:
Your employer might have not told you your petition number and they don’t want you to know your petition number because you can then jump ships and approach another employer as you are now cap exempt thereby resulting in revenue loss for them.
This hypothesis is with the assumption that you don’t know your petition number yet, because no one goes to the visa interview with I-797 in a sealed envelope marked only for VO.
Hi Experts,
Need your suggestion for H4 Stamping (Dependent).
Due to non-availability of dates, my wife will not be able to join me for visa stamping process, so due to which can she able to attend the visa stamping process later with kid (Only wife and Kid: both for Dependent H4 visas) ?
I might not be able to join them during the visa process (as i will be in USA), please suggest
thats ok, but be ready to provide your pay stub and other documents to her when she goes for stamping and she should be able to handle the question
asked by VO about your job, salary,your employer, nature of work ete and I hope she is not working in india then she might had to answer few more questions.
Hi , Ive received 221g letter during my H1b visa interview, petitioner need to provide few client related documents, Does this mean my H1b petition has rejected for this year, Do I need to apply fresh next year thru H1b lottery again ? Kindly advice
you just got 221(g). all the details on that letter. lot’s people answered it several time in this blog and me too :). you or your client just have to provide asked documents and that’s it. your visa will be approved in 10 days once document submitted by your client you don’t have to play role in that. don’t worry. my friend got this letter and got stamped passport in 10 days. so just read carefully and provide exact documents what they want. you can check detail in consulate website for more details they provide each 221g with details.
Thanks a lot for your guidance HM 🙂
Don’t confuse between petition and visa. The fact that you attended the visa interview means that you already have an approved petition. So no matter what the final decision on your 221g would be, you are cap exempt for the next 6 years. Don’t worry mate 🙂
Any one still waiting for approval?
I am still waiting. I sent an e-request on friday and got an instant reply that case is still within processing time. Initial review since April 10th , I thought 60 days is the maximum. Any ideas anyone?
Rfe response review since sept 5. How long should I wait for approval.
10 to 60 days. It depends.
Mine has been under rfe response review since early Aug…
Thanks to redbus2us , i have been a silent reader and was following the posts . would like to share my experience on H1B attended on 12th Sept Chennai embassy .
Below is my interview experience ,
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Greetings exchanged
VO: where are you working and what you do?
Me : Answered accordingly .
VO: what is your salary in USD?
Me : answered accordingly
VO : Who is your employer in the US?
Me : Millenium Info Tech INC
VO: what is your role?
Me : answered Programmer analyst
VO : who s your client?
Me : we do not have a client , it is an inhouse project called ***** and i would be part of this product development.
VO: Which city would you be travelling ?
Me : Plainsboro , New Jersey.
Questions to my wife..
VO : what is your husbands DOB?
— she answered accordingly .
Then the VO collected our passports , wrapped it and kept it beside him. He was reading first and typing for almost 5 minutes and later asked me to handover Petition .(i know it is almost through but was really tensed and this i felt was my longest phase of life )
He checked my petition thoroughly and after a while ,
Then came the golden words i was awaiting for almost past 8 years (rejected twice in 2006 on F1 and couldnt go to stamping in 2008 on H1B due to recession)
VO: your petition is approved Sir ,Congratulations & you would be getting the confirmation SMS soon today .
Hy I am also from the same employer …..I also got visa too..Pass on your email ID we will be in touch dude… matter of proof we are going to work on HR Project with letter “A” as starting right Great to see from same :)….My test email is emaildummy008 attherate zeemail dot com …..Drop a email with your own email we can be in touch…
Hi i am also from same employer how to get in contact with you …I also got visa approval when ever I type my email id here they are deleting that post …Redbus2us Please let us know how to exchange ID’s?
Hi All, I need an urgent help or suggestion from you all.
My company sponsored H1B for me and I got H1B stampped for XYZ client.
Now I am going to onsite on 5th Oct to work for different client ABC with new LCA( will be getting it by 3rd Oct).
My company has initiated the H4 for my dependents. So I have few questions on this. There are no slots open for till Oct 2 week for H4 interview.
1. Which LCA details I have to fill in DS 160 for my dependents. old one or new one which I have not received yet.
2. If I fill old LCA details then will it be a problem for my dependents when they go for interview because I am traveling with new LCA.
3. Which client details they should tell when VO ask them about client information and place.(Old or New).
4. Else should I wait for new LCA and then file the case for my dependents.
your times answers will be highly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
H4Visa
I have come across a question while filling DS 160 form…
Have you ever been refused a U.S. Visa, or been refused admission to the United States, or withdrawn your application for admission at the port of entry?
I applied for student visa in 2010 twice which was refused both the times.
Do I have to mention this information in reply to the above question? Please advice.
Yes. You need to.
Hello Friends,
I have attended my H1B PA in Chennai US Consulate yesterday.
Here is my experience.
Background: Applied H1B under Non AD in regular category.
Petition approved without any RFE’s. VISA applied by my current employer (BEP Company).
OFC Date: 09/18
Simple and straight forward process, will take ~15 Minutes for completion (Verification of DS-160, Passports & Photo (US Specification) if you are going with your KID as dependent. They don’t require your photo as they will take it in the office (I would say, carry the photos – If there is any need, it will be helpful).
Be prepared to answer simple cross verification questions (When was your passport issues and where & Complete name as mentioned in Passport).
They will paste barcode behind your passport and stamp your DS-160 page.
That’s it, done for the day.
PA: 09/19
If you are going with your KID applying as dependent, then the process becomes much easier (No wait in queue or stand under the hot sun in a lane just adjacent to Main/Bus road).
You can carry mobiles/personal baggage – You have an option of depositing it in a small counter in front of the Main entrance (Appears very safe as they follow token system and within the office boundary with minimal charges of 10 rupees for Mobile and I think 30 for baggage).
Once the 1st level of checking (Physical checking for any devices) completes, you will be routed to enter the main door for 2nd (Scanning of files and any other items you carry) round of checking followed by 3rd round of checking(Passport checking for assigning token number).
After getting the token ID (Same token number for all if you are going along with dependents), you will be routed to enter the main hall with displays of Token Number and counter number.
You can watch out for the number on the display screen (Be very attentive as this is a quick process and before you realize you entered the room, your number may be on the display). In my case, office staff directed me towards a counter to join.
There was lot of noise (Multiple interviews happening).
My turn came, US officer scanned [For a second I thought that was the actual interview and was wondering why she is not asking as questions). I read multiple stamping experiences and gone through the process multiple times. Even then, your anxiety may haunt you/ be relaxed] the bar code (Pasted in OFC) pasted behind our passports and entered something in the system. Once this completes, you be directed to enter the actual room where interview will happen.
I was allotted a counter to stand in queue. 3 people in front of me (1 Interview was in-progress and 2 were waiting).
In-Progress interview: I think she applied for visitor VISA and was brave enough to answer some tough questions in a very effective way. Her VISA was approved.
2nd person interview started: I think H1B, 2-3 questions asked (How long you are working for this employer, Salary and what your client does). VISA was approved. He was well prepared and answered very confidently.
3rd person interview: H4
How long you are married, what’s your highest qualification (She answered that she didn’t pursue her higher education due to personal reasons – This may help anyone who is in same bucket. Just answer what is right and they will understand). How many people attended your marriage, love or arranged marriage & did it rain on your wedding day – She said yes, it rained. Consular was happy with that answer and shared the information that it also rained on his wedding day before 5 years. Her VISA was approved.
My turn came…
Me, along with dependents (Wife and KID)
Greetings exchanged,
Officer confirmed that I am applying for 3 VISA (1 H1 &2 H4s) – I answered “yes”.
Asked me to step aside, as the next question was for my wife.
Mam – What’s your highest quantification (She was carrying our kid and didn’t expect the 1 question to be pointed towards her).
Officer repeated – Mam, I am talking to you, what’s your highest qualification.
She was prompt this time and answered.
She was asked to go ahead and wait for me in the waiting hall.
Officer: Who is your client, what’s your highest degree & How much you will be paid in US $s.
He started typing something in his system and picked a white booklet (At this time, I understood I am all set to fly ).
Officer said, Your VISAs are approved and we returned happily. For some of you, the above story way be little boring as I went in detail.
I read multiple VISA stamping experiences in this forum and have helped me a lot in getting prepared.
I just wanted to give something in return for this wonderful forums and its anxious readers (Just like me till yesterday).
RedBus2US Team, Thank You for this forum. From the day I heard my H1B will be filed this year (Back in February), I have been a silent reader and it was very helpful).
At last, for all those who are waiting to hear on their RFE review results, waiting for Stamping – Best of Luck guys. Prepare well, this is a big step in everyone’s life – Give out your best shot!
Thanks Admin and people commenting on this forum, H1B got approved.
Islamabad Consulate
Counselor at my counter have rejected three people before me. So was totally nervous.
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VO: Good Morning. How are you?
Me: Good Morning. I am good. Thanks.
VO:Purpose of visiting United States?
Me: Employment offer
VO: Can you tell me about your client?
ME:xxx
VO: Which place you are going to visit in US for job?
ME:xxxx
VO: What sort of project you are going to work for?
ME:xxx
VO: Ar you married?
ME:Thank God no!!! (counselor smiled)
VO: for how many you are looking to work in states?
ME: 2 years (Always tell which is mentioned in your i797B)
VO: SO you did PHD in software engineering or masters?
ME:No, I did my bachelors in CS.
VO: okay I am done. I am just missing a document from department, as soon i will get it, will update your status.
ME: Ma’am do you need to see any transcript, payslips or experience letter.
VO: No thank you. Don’t worry. Everything is on track.
ME: Thanks. Have a good day ahead.
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P.S.
Stay confident and don’t engaged in talk with person sitting beside you. Answer should be short and simple. Take all documents with you, from transcripts to payslips, experience letter to project document. You will nail it.
Passport received in 5 working days.
Hi Friends,
I need your advice. I got an appointment to get my kid’s (11 Month) passport on 29th. However i believe i will get her passport by 1st week of October.
Now my Visa Stamping is initiated by my company and seems like, if i ask them to initiate later after getting my kid’s passport, they will make hell a lot of delay.
Now my question is shall i go for an interview along with my wife and then once i got my kid’s passport is it possible to get her visa stamped via Interview Waiver Program (IWP)?
Please advice. Your help is much appreciated 🙂
Thanks.
Hi,
I was in similar situation, so I decided to get my VISA stamped first. Now I have raised for my spouse and kid, so my spouse would carry kid’s pp when she goes for biometric and interview (kids below 14 not required to appear in person). However if you wish to apply for your kid later, then one of you should carry your kid’s pp along with 2 copy of your kids photo 5*5 cm and you would get you r kids stamping done. I prefer option, as it is less time consuming and tension free, as women with kids would be given priority and sent in for interview as soon they reaach consulate.
Thank you Shree..
But am worried to send my wife along with my kid alone, because my wife can’t manage her alone. Thats why i thought of asking about IWP.
Can anyone please guide me pls?
Hi guys,
anyone know of any good schools to enroll in temporarily for CPT purposes? I am almost out of status and waiting on an RFE review and hence I need to enroll to keep my status. your responses are much appreciated
Today status changed to RFE Response Review, **** please let me know how many max days will it take to move to next status.. ****
MAX 3 WEEKS. All the best!!
It can be 10 days to 60 days. I am waiting for my approval since 14th Aug. still status is not changed. so your next stage waiting mode start. hope it will changed soon for you.
Waiting since 31st July!!!
RP/CA
Waiting since July 22nd… :((
Hi all,
it’s really worrying. Almost 2 months and no updates. mine one also don’t have any updates and some folks get updates within a 10 days. don’t know how they are processing file. randomly or first come first out. This waiting periods really killing more and more.
today status changed to RFE Response Review, please let me know how many max days will it take to move to next status.. ****
You will definitely need the end client letter, USCIS sent me RFE asking for end client letter after approval, same case as yours.
I have approved petition from some company XYZ.
NOw from some other reputed MNC I have very good offer. I want that petition to get transfer to my new company, is it possible??
If yes then is there any way by which my current company can cancel my petition even after approval from uscis??
please suggest
@sas
thank you very much for your prompt answer. I have verified with consulate, they said like we can attend in any consulate in India. But employer is telling me like my petition will be available in hyderabad consulate. Now i am worrying again,. whether go to hyderabad or chennai.
Is anybody faced the same situation. Please help who already attended in another consulate when petition showing other consulate.
Thanks in advance.
There is nothing as such that petettion can be filed any where or they can mention anything…I am in Bangalore basically from HYD , I went to Mumbai for some work and attended visa interview over there…Thats it done story….Tell them where did they mentioned about consulate? I beleive they would say LCA…Then write a email to consulate about that …in your LCA mentioned as HYD ..is it ok to atttend in chennai..forward their reply and Lets see ..
Do reply to single thread only so easy to track and reply
Hi guys,
My company applied H1B without client letter and H1B petition approved. My employer has 2 contracts for which i will work at employer’s place.
My question is what i say if VO ask me “Give me your client letter”, although i have all support documents given by employer.
I know many in this situation so can anyone reply here please
Hello friends,
I want to share my interview experience with you all folks, I was interview on 18th September, 2014 place Chennai.
Interview was around 5 min.
It was 11:00 AM
I : Good morning sir,
VO: Not replied
I: Good morning Sir (again)
VO: Good Morning
…..
VO: Which company you are going to work for ?
I : XYZ Technology (Wrong answer, I misunderstood the question thinking he is asking my current company. )
VO: No that’s not the company which has field the petition.
I : ABC (corrected my answer and replied politely).
VO: Was busy in typing something then he asked then he asked are you going to work for client.
I : No sir, I am going to work on the product on the company named ***something***.
VO : what is the name of project
I : Answered ***something***
VO : D-Edge it is
I : I said D represents DATA
VO : Explain me the project on which you will be working.
I : I am going to work on….work on web based project ….(got silenced … bit nervous) then VO looked at me and exclaimed a bit. He wanted from me to at least say something.. After taking a pause .. I explained him very nicely.
VO : Who will be using this software/who are the clients (Very Key question)
I: Since its a product there can be N no of clients (Retails/eCommerce/Banking/Pharma companied seeking for price monitoring portal for there products)
VO : Can I see your project Document.
I : I gave him (I was big bundle of papers which VO just looked at it and returned me after seeing it hardly for 5 sec)
VO : How may employees are in the Company ?
I : X and repeated once again with figures.
VO : Busy with typing …then he asked What is your Highest Qualification?
I: BE Electronics
VO: what
I: Bachelor of engineering in Electronics.
VO: After typing for long. here comes the wonderful word –Sir, Your VISA is approved. Have a nice trip.
I : Thank you Sir.
VO gave me a 3 pager stating that please know your rights and go through it before you travel to US
He was very young.
All the best dear friends. Thanks redbus2us.com it really helped me in preparation.
you applied under H1? Seeing the amount of questions asked looks likes L1 🙂
During my interview only question asked was, “who is your client”!!!
You will definitely need the end client letter, USCIS sent me RFE asking for end client letter after approval, same case as yours.
You will definitely need the end client letter, USCIS sent me RFE asking for end client letter after approval, same case as yours.
After approval RFE? how come its possible? Do you mean 221G after Approval?
I am confused. One person saying he got stamp, without client letter. And @kaykay you saying definitely need Client Letter.
What those people do for in house project?
You need the end client letter, USCIS sent me RFE asking for end client letter after approval.
My own case was just skipped their mind, cuz it was in an hurry, I am an IT specialist with a big telecom company, 3rd largest in USA
I went to consulate interview on september 17,2014 in chennai and was issued 221g.
Yesterday we mailed to the mentioned email id with all docs.
May I know how much time it will take to get visa approval?
People are scaring me that it would take many months too.
What is Your 221G about? Normally it take 5-10 days.. but again depends on types of docs they ask
Hi,
Mine is as in house project, they asked project documentation, tax return of company for 2012,2013 and wages and salary report for 2013.
What is the contact number of Department of State, I would like to know the status of my administrative processing (issued 221G on interview date is 21/Aug/2014).
Please help…
1800-245-8893
Hi Dengu,
Thank you for quick reply, have just tried to call that number but I did not get any options for H1B ..221g(admin processing).
Could you please kindly let me know what option do I need to choose for getting status update on my petition.
Hi,
you can check on your interviewed consulate website also for your 221g application status. website name will be on your ds160 form or on 221g form or you can google it.
My h1b is in RFE . I am doing h1b tru different company. My current employer is ready to do L1 individual. Is it possible to do L1 while h1b in process?.
yes, no issues, they are two different visa. and as in your case from two different employers. no issues. but right now you are on which visa ? are you on L2 ?
After waiting and constant struggle for around 9 long years yesterday i finally got my H1B visa approved. Thanks God for giving me that sort of patience and the success at the end…..
I got total three RFE’s. It was all very difficult to manage to this stress all alone. but by the grace of Almighty i finally did it…….
This Forum has been of great importance and knowledge to me. I learnt a lot of things that many people would not know without this Forum. I thank the admin of this Redbus2US.com. Actually I even mentioned the name of this forum in a query by the USCIS when they asked how i got knowledge of things about my job.
Finally I am very happy today and once again would like to thank you all. Hope for the best. If i can do it after 9 years you can definitely do it. Just patience and consistency is what is required….
Thanks…………………………..