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- 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
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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 ?
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I got 221G by VO asking client letter. My Employer sent required docs after week time but if I ask them to forward those docs, they are not doing it. Is there anyway to ensure that employer really responded and sent docs to Embassy ?
Thanks for your help.
Try to trust on your employer.. if they can file for you H1 then they would have submitted client letter as well..
Confidentiality might be an issue for your employer.. and they never give you or tell you about that…so dont worry..
your Visa will be stampped soon…
Hi experts,
I need small clarification for agreements.
1)consulting agreement.
2)service agreement.
3)Master service agreement.
is above three are same or different ?.please suggest me friends.
Thanks in advance.
My petition was also denied because my Doctrate degree is not from a “non-profit” institution. My employer has made the appeal, keeping my fingers crossed and waiting for the result
Do you how much time it may take to get the appeal decision.
any update about still initial review applications?
Same, Initial Review
RK,
according to my employer, he instructed his lawyers to call USCIS about my application. if no proper response , he will upgrade to PP next week.. No idea… whats going on….
Hi ukj,
Please let me know your case progress.
Today my employer informed that there are 2 more people like me from the employer in initial review.
I asked them to check with attorney to call USCIS to know the status of my case.
Will hope the best, All the very best to you
RK,
Sure.. i will update you…
Thanks
Hi all, after so much of await, my petition got denied by uscis yesterday. is any one on the same boat? did any one try to reappeal? got any results?
Did u get to hear abt any reason the denial.Was ur petetion ever thru RFE ?? Plz reply
Mine got denied too. My employer is appealing but they are not disclosing the reason for denial.
This is indeed sad
What was ur rfe type
Minę is rferr from 15 aug
After my lot status on may 15,TCS just sent my approval request today.Its a nice journey in this comments section.Thank you all for all your valuable info.
Today i just checked the petition number they gave in approval request.
I was shocked.
It was approved on JULY 10.But TCS sent just today.
TCS sucks.
Dude,
TCS send s the approval mail only wen it receives the documents for US. U shud be thankful to the company who has filed for h1b and u havent paid anything from ur pocket. Needless to say company will benefit from u but then again u will experience something which laks of associates are still dreaming about.
Cheers !!! and All the best
H4ToH1
My H1b application is at Initial Review since 10th April. I am on H4 visa now. Do I need to apply separately for h4 to h1b conversion once H1b petition is approved ? or it would automatically convert H4 visa to h1b? Guyz please reply!!!!
There is an additional document you need to file called Change of status. My guess would be your company filed that with your H1B docs. Once you get approved for H1B, read carefully if the Change of Status (COS) was approved as well. Otherwise you will need to go out of the country to get the COS approved.
Hi Poonam, I have applied for H4 to H1 and yes, the employer would have filed a seperate COS from h4 to h1 which needs to be approved with your H1. I am waiting too from Aug 18th with RFERR status.
Anyone one fromcapgemini still waiting for Aprroval or Lottery results ??
Guys,
Before half an hour, I have booked my Appointment for the Visa Stamping At Mumbai..
Belows are the available date as of now at Mumbai Consulate..
1. October 2014 available Dates are 20,21,22,23,27,28,30,31
2. November 2014 available Dates are 3,4,5,6,7,10,14,17,19,20,21,24
3. December 2014 Available Dates are 8,18,19,22,23,24,29,30
Enjoy Booking Appointments 🙂
Hi,
Congrats !!!
Hi All,
Those who got 221g don’t worry, you will get your VISA for sure.
I attended Visa interview at Chennai consulate on 19th Sep and got 221g for client letter.
I applied through small consultancy having 20+ employees in US, VO asked specifically for client letter with my name where there is a opportunity for me.
I only have client contract copy between employer and client, then VO issued 221g saying my employer to submit PDF copies of all petition documents,employer and employee agreement, offer letter,client contract letter and client letter with my name through email, much worried at this point and I thought my petition is going to be denied.
Discussed with my employer and they responded to Chennai consulate on 26th Sep with required documents and explanation saying that they can’t produce client letter with individual names, because that client is not provide such kind of documents, I had tough time and sleep less nights during my wait period, later received mail from US travel docs on 1st Oct saying to collect envelope from OFC,
2nd to 5th were holidays, I went to OFC on 6th Oct and collected envelope having another 221g indicating to submit passports to nearest Visa application center (OFC). I submitted all passports(mine and dependents) immediately on the same day.
Received mail from US travel docs on 8th Oct to collect passports from OFC,collected all stamped passports on 9th Oct, big relief.
Thank god for giving me the opportunity,I know this wait period is really annoying but you will get it for sure.
Thank you.
I got 221g form on 26th in Chennai, I didnt got any mail from US travel docs. Please let me know when can you got mail from US travel docs.
Regards,
Friend.
Hi , I too stuck with 221G for client letter , i was not asked any docs to submit .
can you share the email id of chennai consulate so that i can ask my employer to contact them and see .
Hi Ragav-
Here is Chennai consulate mail id- ChennaiH&L@state.gov
Can you share your email id , so that i can clarify certain doubts ..
Hi Guys,
Got petition approval mail from visa team.
Selected in lottery : 3rd june
approved : 16th Oct
No RFE
My H1b petition approved on 15th October.
RFE : 25th July
RFE RR: 19th Sep
Approved: 15th Oct.
Receipt number : WAC14145*
Good luck to all waiting.
Is it regular or premium processing?
Regular
Guys,
Can anyone advise on this?
I got my H1 approved submitted through a consultancy at US. Im on H4 right now. I have an offer with a company for which I would like to transfer my current Visa which is approved. Are there any challenges transferring the VISA? The H4 to H1 conversion is yet to be done.
Still with RFERR from 15 aug
Its more than 60 Days now
california Center
any pointers
Ask ur attorney to call and chk with USCIS….or upgrade to premium
Thx
any historic reasons please or any impact on decision
Finally H1B petition approved after more than 6 months. heres the timeline :
Selected in Lottery : April 10
CPT related RFE : May 9
RFE documents sent : June 10
Status changed to RFE Response Review : June 11
No change in status after June 11. Upgraded to Premium Processing on October 3, after waiting ~4months.
Status changed to Initial review : October 4
Status changed to Acceptance : October 4 evening
Status changed to Initial review : October 14. Online status message said that address changed :-\ No idea why. My lawyer’s office address has not changed.
October 15 : Lawyer received approval email. Online status has not changed and is still on Initial Review.
Good luck to all those who are waiting. P.S. my petition was not selected in lottery last year.
RFE RR : from Sep19 … now would like to switch my current working company(india which is different to my h1b sponsor)… will it impact during stamping if i switch my working company now.. PLEASE SUGGEST ********
NO
RFE RR : Sep19 onwards… now would like to switch my current working company(india which is different to my h1b sponsor)… will it impact during stamping if i switch my working company now..
Hi All,
Today I have done with H1B stamping PIA. I am silent viewer of this blog from a long time. This blog helps me a lot to get overview of interview. I just wanted to share my experience so it may help others too.
Location: Mumbai Consulate Office
Visa Priority: BEP
Questions:
1. How long you are working with XYZ Company?
2. What they d0?
3. Are you single or married?
4. What will be your role in USA?
5. Who is your client?
6. What they do?
And finally I heard golden words “Your Visa is approved!”
Best of luck!
Hi,
Do they ask you to show Tax Returns?. Please help me with check list. Thanks in Advance
Hi suresh,
They didnt ask me to show tax return. But I would suggest you to keep below documents.
1. LCA, DS160 confirmation , Appointment letter, salary slips, revision letter if any
2. I797 original
3. Client letter or sow copy if you have
4. Education and experience certificates
5. And off course passport
Include last 2 years Form 16 also in above list…
Thanks a lot for reply. Can you please suggest me documents should i suppose to carry while going for OFC. Your reply helps me a lot. Thanks in advance.
Hi,
At ofc you will require,
1. Passport
2. DS 160
3. Appointment letter
Guys pls let me know the procedure to be followed to change surname.do v need to change anything after getting new passport after petition approval.
Your new passport carries the same info as your old so nothing to do with visa . Ony thing is you passport should be valid while you go for stamping.
I didnt see the surname change :O Where did you make changes? Actually all the profile info should be same as the info give for Visa. I got married and I still carry my dad’s name as my last name in order to avoid confusions and also to dignify my dad. I will not have any issues right from visa to further studies.
Guys pls
Hi..I got RFE on July 4th
-Changed to RFE Response Review on July18th
-Sep 30th, the status is same (RFE Response Review) but the received date got updated to Sep30th.
– Oct 1st, status changed back to Initial Review.
and now still in same status(Initial Review). If anybody have similar situation or aware of something like this, please help me with the info
if this is fy2008 you applied in april 2007?
so it is more then 6 years how it can be possible just wonder?
any update about initial review petitions?
No update and still waiting. Give it till friday again.
Nope, Same Initial Review
ok… but looking now .. difficult… attorney can call USCIS ?what are the option we are having now except PP?
any guess?
I did not make through lottery for FY-2015 regular H1b Cap.
I was holding a earlier H1b petition from FY-2008 which was filed by some US based Desi consultancy. Due to recession and Job hops within Indian companies, I never got H1b stamped from my FY-2008 H1b petition.
After getting rejected in FY-2015 lottery, I made my employer to file a Cap-exempt petition. Since I was already counted in lottery in 2008, my employed filed a new petition (Premium Processing) referencing the CAP number from my 2008 petition.
On 10th Sep, I attended Visa Interview along with my Wife at Hyderabad consulate. Since mine is a BEp company, getting through interview was like a piece of cake. Below is my interview experience.
Me & my Wife – Good Morning Officer
VO : Can I have your passports please.
Me : handed both the passports to VO. he looked at my Id card (I was wearing my company’s Id card)
VO : started doing something on his computer
VO : Which client you will be working for xxxxxx (my current company)
Me : YYYY (told the client name)
VO : What will be your salary in US
Me : ZZ-K annually
VO : Directed me to a finger printing machine. Please put your right hand four fingers on the machine Sir.
Me : I placed the finger and he captured the prints on his computer.
VO : To my wife – Mam, please place your left hand four fingers on the machine. She did that and VO captured her fingerprints also.
VO : Thanks. Its approved. Have a great day.
Me & my Wife : Thanks officer.
This forum is of great help and I am happy that I reused my old unused petition and can stay in US for 6 years.
I am traveling to US in November end.
All the Best to folks who are waiting approval/stamping.
if this is fy2008 you applied in april 2007?
so it is more then 6 years how it can be possible just wonder?
Hi unique,
Actually its a FY-2009 applied in Apr-2008.
There is a misconception on 6 years duration. It does not matter if your H1 petition was approved 6 yrs back or 10 yrs back or 20 years back. A petition is mostly allocated for 3 years duration. But If you have a petition you are CAP counted aka CAP-EXEMPT (relaxed from applying H1 petition again). You can use your earlier CAP number to file a new petition with new employer.
You are CAP exempt if there is still time onyour H1 duration i.e unused time in US. Eg. If I have stayed in US for 2 years, I can file a new petition to stay for 4 more years.
Since I stayed 0years on my old petition, I get full ^ years stay with my new petition against the CAP-EXEMPT.
I hope I am able to eliminate your confusion above.
thank you so much for you kind clarification
only problem I dont know any date about my application on fy-2009 only I know i is approved, how can I reach my case number etc…
Hi,
Please do not mis-guide this forum.
The Cap Exempt (ot of cap) rule says that – “you have to be on H1 status in last 6 years”. Which means –
1. either your petition start date should be within last 6 years (if you never traveled to US)
2. your date of exit from US (on H1 visa) should be within last 6 years.
and of course, you should not have completed your 6 years stay in the US on H1/ L1
yours was 1 Oct 2008 start date petition.
you appeared for an interview on 10 Sep 2014, which is within 6 years.
You just made it bro ! be happy and best wishes 🙂
Hi 2008 petition – Visa Stamped ,
In 2008 your petition is approved did you have visa stamped from that peition.
I want to comfirm if petition is approved with out visa stamped can it be counted cap-exmpt for next 6 years.
Regards,
Raj
Hi Raj
read my response above. Doesnt matter whether your petition is stamped or not.
Nick
Hi,
My Visa stamping was completed one month back. but my employer could not find an opportunity for the Client for which my visa was stamped. Now there is an opportunity with another client. Please le me know if an LCA change request can be submitted now or should it be done after 3 months.
Guys Please reply
Any one from got updates after RFE submission?
Still waiting.. fdfu not sharing petition number also..
Hi All,
I received 221g in chennai consulate and they asked me to send requested docs to one mail id.
But I didt send mail but my employer sent mail to the mentioned email id in 221g by stating my case id and everything.
Is this a problem?
No, it’s not a problem. Same happened with us. Employer replied to the 221g and within a week we were asked to submit the passport and next working day our visa was approved.
Andy,
Thanks for the reply.
Got 221g on sep 17,2014 and we sent doc on sep 18,2014.
But still I didt get any mail from embassy.. am little worried.
Still how many days they will take
For us it took 3 weeks from the day of document submission.
Any and 221g
Please could you post what your 221g are about? I am planning for visa interview late oct, so it would be useful for my preparation.
Thanks
Mine is In house project. I didt carry project documentation. VO was asking where are you going , why are you going like that.. and asked me to explain the project. then he asked me do you have project document with you.
Then I said I dont have. Then gave me 221g stating to send mail with petition submitted to USCIS,contract letter between me and employer and tax return of company and salary and wage report.
Hi, mine too is an in house project. I think VO is giving 221g for most of the in house projects. I hope this doesn’t happen with Mike.
221g don’t worry.
Mike,
We were asked to submit project documents, employment agreement and all the petition documents which were submitted to USCIS.
Thanks Mike and 221g.
Really appreciate it!!!
Hi @All,
My petition got selected in the lottery, and went to
REF: 9 JULY
REF RR: 2 SEP
OCT 4 it went to Post decision Activity and on OCT 9th it again went to REF.
I don’t know what is the reason for REF, my attorney replied to that.
I am confused, what would be the reason, please let me know. If anyone in the same situation?
did “approved” mentioned in Post decision Activity? If yes, there is nothing to worry about. double check with your attorney and see if they got approval documentation.
I checked with attorney, and he said, it will take 60days to get the approval or denied documents from USCIS, as of now he didn’t get any documents… worried 🙁
Can you please mention which center? California or Vermont?
It is Vermont center
Two employer’s filed my H-1b and both got approved.
I am applied SSN with employer1 petition copy
Now, Is it mandatory to choose the job and payroll running with the employer1?
I think you can work for any employer. lets wait for other experts to respond.
No response from any one….. 🙁
@ h-1b ssn issue
I am also in same boat, two employers filed H1 petition for me. I am going to apply for SSN this week. but I am still not sure to which company I am going to join.
iS their any linkage between SSN and H1 ? Their is a possibility;ity that I will use I797 of company1 to apply SSN and later join company2 as my employer.
H1B approved.
RFE: Date 2nd JUly
RFE RR: Date 14th Aug
Approval Date: 14th Oct.
NO:EAC141465****
Got approval exact 60 days after submitted documents. Thanks a lot God.
Best of Luck for waiting mates. Hope you all get yours soon 🙂
great…:)
i m waiting since 28Aug…EAC141475****
hopefully it will be done by 28th Oct for me also
I am waiting since 15. Aug RFERR
+1
is this real or there are something wrong?
is anyone still waiting for return packets? my employer has not received any notification on my case.
+1
is this real or there are something wrong?
does it mean return pAckets are lost in mail??
RFE RR : Sep19 onwards… now would like to switch my current working company(india which is different to my h1b sponsor)… will it impact during stamping if i switch my working company now..
Hi all,
can anyone help me understand the response timeframe for RFE? i see its 60 days in the uscis site and my doubt is that is it 60 calender dates or 60 working days (assuming Mon- Fri)?
My case is in REF- RR from Aug-11 -RP- WAC.
I getting worried with this waiting.
Hi Guyz ,
After a struggle of 9 months waiting on lottery, RFE to approval etc. ..my VISA finally got approved at Mumbai consulate today. This forum has been really great to educate me on different H1b process and tricky things . Following was the interview questions along with answers .Though it was a simple questions with not so many fussy questions ,i am just sharing it for a reference .
Me:Good Afternoon sir
VO: No Reply
VO : Please give me your passport
VO: Upon observing my passport , he has flipped over the pages and went through all my previous entries to USA .
VO: What is your job role ?
ME: I am an IT Consultant and in to Administration of SAP
VO: Are you travelling with Family ?
ME: No, travelling single as of now
VO: How long you been working for your current company name (XYZ)?
ME:Past 4.5 years
VO: I see you have visited CostaRica as well .
ME : Yes sir, i have stayed there for an year and it is a beautiful country
VO: Smiled up on that and than the most awaiting words were said “Your VISA is approved and you can collect your passport in 2-3 days ”
ME: Smiled and thanked him
VO:Bye and have a pleasant stay in USA
Can any one tell me what should i Pronounce in case if my Company name Is
ABC. Inc
a. ABC Incorporation ?
b. ABC Incorporated ?
Aprreciate Your Thoughts.
ABC Incorporated. 🙂
Hi RMM,
Very Nice and Happy to hear, Once again congrats !!!
I will keep and take all your valuable points to my Visa Stamping.
Ya, even my start date was 1st Oct, but they took long gap to send the documents. So Visa stamping process got delayed, even i am planning to put papers once i get the stamped passport. but my current company is no where present except the current location (india). So i don’t have any option of quitting and taking the new offer (US Employer).
Thanks
Hi
Any updates from TCS guys ? I heard one of my frnd in chennai got approval after RFE , he submitted the RFE document mid of AUG.
he got for only one year.
Did he got the visa and how many years was mention on his LCA.
3 yrs .. but still he got one yr .. he didnot submitted client letter .. may be because of that he got one year
my application still on initial review..
any other applicants have same status?
please update ..
Hi Ukj,
I am also in same boat. mine is also in initial review from April
where are you from ? I am from hyderabad
RK,
iam from Chennai…. if you get any update pls update in this forum.
Thanks
Hi ukj, we are still waiting on my husband as well. Been on initial review since April @ vermont centre. We are getting anxious because I thought approval was suppose to be done by October. I have sent an e-request but I got a reply that case is still within processing time. Isn’t it 60 days max? They are having a laugh!
Pharma,
myself also tried to raise e-request. But same message iam getting in website. i.e. Case is still with in processing time…
really dont know about time frame.
My wife’s H4 to H1B is alos in the same initial review status since April 10th.The last updated date on uscis website is April 22nd.
Hi Guys,
I have attended H1B visa interview in chennai consulate on sep 17,2014 and received 221g for project documentation,tax return of company .
We sent same on next day.
Still i didt get any mail from embassy and status in ceac site says administrative process.
Still how many days it will take?
What would be the normal average time taking by chennai consulate for 221g.
Please clarify doubts?
Hi RMM,
Very helpful and detailed explanation, thank you so much.
Just want to add a point, i think and agree that your points holds good for those who are traveling to client place or Indian MNC companies in USA.
But my case is slightly different, currently i am working for indian employer and i will work for US Employer there (Hope will be located in Client place for my assignment). If visa approved, i will quit my job here and will be moving to US as i got the job offer there only.
Please suggest
Your Case is same like mine.. I am working with one MNC in Mumbai.. and filed for US employer which is not my current company..Both are altogether Different..so once i stampped probably late October i will resign to my current Compamny in INDIA giving them Option to transfer my LCA if they want me to stay in Same Company..or else will joine the new one in US.
RFE response review on Sept 19 onwards. EAC1414XXXX Series
Vermont center…… how long will it take for approval..
you should hear before 60days.
I know its frustrating
minę is RFERR since 15 aug.
@krish , i hope u will get status with in 2days( max 60days rfe resp review). correct me if i am wrong
Hey Krish….your 60 days will be done by tomorrow….so please share if you get it approved by 15th….i am waiting since 28th Aug…Vermont center
@rfe response, what is your series.. mine also vermont EAC14146XXXX
mine is 14147*****
My series is WACxxxx
Let us hope it will be approved in next 1 or 2 days.
They are not stringent on the 60days time line. Mine is in RFE from July 17th. Recently, on Oct 1st it chnaged back to Initial Review.
All we can do is ….just to wait.
The Ideal time is 60 Given by USCIS..However if it takes more then that you can contact USCIS..and Some time USCIS People are too lazy to update the Case status ..Example like you case status shows as Initial review and you never know its alerady Approved..
@RFE RespReview, what is ur response review date??
Hi,
I am going to India for stamping. My interview is on Oct 20th. I am working as a contractor and my contract is only till Dec 10th. I have a client letter which doesn’t say my contract end date but my purchase order clearly says that my contract will be over in December.
Do you think it will be a problem during stamping ?
P.S.: Its my first time H1b stamping.
Experts, please help
I suspect if it Creates any Problem..as ur having valid contract
Is there any way for me to know list of dates available for Visa stamping @ Hyderabad.
Hi mnc,
Thanks for sharing your experience in US Consulate @ Chennai.
Even i have scheduled my interviews on 27th and 28th respectively.
Need your suggestion on the what to carry (documents – Official and Personal) and what not as i am taking my family with me for the interview (Wife and 2 Months Kid).
Official Documents:
1. I797
2. I129
3. LCA.
4. Original Passport with OLD if any
5. One PhotoGraph.
6. Visa fee receipt for For Appointment
7. Employer Letter Describing your Roles and Responsibilities.
8. Project Documentation if Inhouse project.
9.If confidentiality is an issue then Sealed envelop Containing(LCA,i129,IT return of Company, Employee Details,RFE submitted if any to USCIS and Photographs of Work premises)
10. if you will be working at Client side then Client Agreement letter, Employer Client Agreement.
Personal Documents.
1. Education Documents (All Marksheets, degree Certificates, transcripts.)
2. Employer Documents(Past Experience, releaving Letter, Appointment letter )
3. Last Income tax return (ITR, Form 16)
4. Last 6 month pay slip of Current Employer
5. Last Six Month Bank Statement
6. resume
7. Photo Copies of Passports
8. merrage Certificate if MArried.
9. Name And Current Phone Number of your Manager in present and Past Jobs.
10. Name And Current Phone Number of your Co worker in present and Past Jobs.
ALL THE BEST.
Grt, thank u, do we need to carry original or photo copy?
Original Copy of All, however Make a copy of your Passport,I129,LCA,I1797.
Do u have any idea, available dates in chennai until oct, that will help us to plan
I can see the slots are available on 23, 24, 27, 28, 30,31
Thanks a lot bharani… Best wishes.
Any idea on Hyderabad dates availability.
Please let me know how can I know dates availability!!!
Any updates from TCS guys , Did anyone got petition approved after RFE?
Not yet.This wait is killing me..heard one of them got petition,rejected after submission of docs for rfe..not sure of the reason
This wait is literally killing…not able to concentrate on work…what r d chances of rejection after rfe
Not sure on tht.bt Ws shocked to hear tht petition gt rejected after rfe which usually is not the case.neither this long delay after rfe.last yr thy hd thr petition number at least.bt this time we even dnt hve tht option
Any update from applicants their new status?
How long will it take to receive the documents from USCIS once the petition is approved. I am based on chennai, India.My petition was approved on oct 7th, so typically when can I plan for stamping?
Mine was Aprroved on 5th September 2014 . And my Attorney got it in % days…On top of that They ahave added some Supporting Documenets and Did notary and all took time and they Deklievrd last on 7th October via USPS (United States Postal Service) and it just came on 11 the October 2014 to Mumbai.
So now will take an appointment for stamping late October…
So in Your case it depends how speedy your employer is..?
Thanks RMM.
I guess it depends on the employer then. Looks like it will take atleast by end of November..
Let Them take their time as this documnets are very important and they have to Add on some Supporting documents Without any Minor Mistakes..Becasue mistakes may create a problem during stamping..so be patience..
but yes you need to keep asking them about the documents..so be in touch with them and keep updated..
by the way it doesnt make any diffrence if you wait couple of days more…because this wait is not Killing rather waitng for Approval.. 🙂
Thanks again RMM!
You’re absolutely right!!! 🙂
Dear RMM
How long it ill take to complete That specific document after RFE approval ( just tell about roughly duration)
coz it was almost 40 days completed (after RFE selection)
thaks for your valuable feedback
When you get any RFE against your case. USCIS mentioned teh respponse time depending on the Complecxity of the RFE.Howver once your Attorney/Employer Submit the RFE. USCIS will take decision within 60 Days as per their Website. and evry time ideally they takes the decision within 60 days..BUT if you get RFE again then it will go to the Same Cycle again..
So once ur Case is in RFE response review.. you can hear good/Bad news within 60 days..
If you wont get any update ask your pititioner to Contact USCIS..they can ask against your case.
Hello rmm
Thaks to supporting us
I got selected and my employer received documents in 8 days.
Its almost 36 days over but my employer is not Giving any updates.
I was understand from u that they are preparing special documents.
Here my question is generally how much time is taken by employers?
Mine got approved on 5th september…and they deliverd all documents on 7th oct and i got it in my hand on 11 oct…but yes my hR was on vacation so bit delayed..
But ideally it should be reach within month…so keep asking and emailing
Hi,
Could someone please let me know the list of documents to be carried for H4 visa interview? Thanks in advance!!
1)Original Marriage Certificate+marriage photos if any
2)Original Birth Certificate 0f child if attending
3)Passports..of all attending
Better to appear along with H1b holder to make it easy.
Later they can fly along with or they can fly later.
1) Passport (old and new)
2) Appointment confirmation Letter
3) DS-160 confirmation Letter
4) Fee Receipt
5) Marriage certificate
6) 7 / 8 wedding photograph
7) Wedding Invitation
1) Birth Certificate
2) US Specification photograph 50/50
List of love letters, Proof of harasment …..Dont show love infront of Viva he wont believe you are wife and husband 😉 ok anything else
CHANTI…we discussing important matters here..avoid this kind of reply to serious followers..sorry to say this..
Cant they see the previous replies ????why the hell they keep on asking same questions..They need to do some basic research and come out of lefted questions…I am just enjoying pulling the leg hand to this kind of lazy people…
You are right. Even you don’t know good English. So you are equally bad like them and few losers from fraud companies
You don’t make difference in India nor you will make there. Departing souls like you will truly bring Acche Din to mother India
Hy Boss can you please teach some English and also you are saying that equally bad like them means whom?? Whats your concern asking to do some basic search before posting a forum is offense???…You are the lazy supporter you lazy fellow God Bless you.
Lefted? Is right one?
Buy good book. Learn and then earn. You remain shut and don’t abuse and make fun of innocent people.
come on…leave it…
What sir you are felling so offense like the poster told you please help me….Looks like you might be her husband and you are here to backup her ….ha ha good luck bro..Have a bad day
Chanti,
Try to behave as a human being first of all… !!!! idiot