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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.
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Received 2nd rfe on Nov 5th. Yet to receive the documents
California center
Wac1414454***
Hi, can you please let me know when your status changed to RFE RR for the 1st RFE. My reference number is of the same series n I’m still waiting for the status to change since sep 2nd
1st rfe received on June 20th
Rfe submitted on sept 8th
Rfe RR changed on sept 9th
2nd rfe received on Nov 5th.
I-179 mentioned consulate “chennai”, but can i change the location, if so where i have to change it ??
While booking an appointment, post filling your ds-160, you can can choose any consulate there.
Initial review candidates,
Please comment on any update if you have on your case. Mine has been changed from Initial Review to ‘Case Was Received’ on new USCIS website. The new USCIS website said that they received application on 23rd april. Whereas, it was recieved on 10th april as per old USCIS website and the receipt notice I have.
Please comment! Thanks! I am really worried!
Hi,
I got H1b recently and i am going to apply H4 for my wife.
While filling the DS-160,i got a doubt in US Contact section !!!
Can any body tel me what i need to fill here ?? My employer address or any thing els?? bcz still i am in india only 🙂
Mention the same what you used for your application. Employer address is also fine. I don’t think it matters much.
Hello All,
I have been mutely following this forum right from the first day, here the time comes to write my experience.
Type: H1B
Process Type: Regular/Bachelor
Center: California
Application selected Notification: 13-APRIL-2014
RFE Notice: 21-May-2014
RFE Response Give: 12-Aug-2014
RFE RR (Status changed to RFE RR): 13-Aug-2014
Approved on: 7-OCT-2014
Scheduled appointments by 6th and 7th Nov @ Chennai
7-Nov-2014 – OFC Center
Such a long queue invites you when you reach the OFC center. My appointment was scheduled at 11.30 AM and I had reached the OFC center by 11.15 AM. On enquiry realized that the queue also included candidates who were scheduled for 12:30 PM & so… A security personnel segregates the candidates as per the respective schedules & guides them through the entrance accordingly.
At the entrance two Indian officers validate the DS160 and Passport to make sure your Name, DoB & other details are in sync with the passport. There were candidates who were sent back to get their DS160 updated due to spelling mistakes. So Please take a moment and cross check all the information you provided.
After the Validation, I was asked to walk into the first floor of the OFC building. A security check cleared me to go inside the OFC center. Two staffs were there to check your appointment letter, DS160 and provide you a sticker on your passport. The next Desk gave me a token to present at the Counter Window. At this time, you and your depended may have to go to different counters to just take the photographs and biometrics.
The question asked to me was “You are traveling for employment? Is it?”
I said “Yes”
That’s it, Photographs done, biometrics done. By the time I was back, my wife and daughter also had completed theirs and came back to the lobby. That’s all for the day…!! And ya, the question they asked my Wife was, “Are you on Depended VISA?”
Wife: Yes
07-Nov-2014 – US Consulate
It was a bad and a good day for me. Appointment was scheduled for 7.30 AM and I reached there by 7.15 AM. All same security checks and baggage checks are done and moved to next building. The Entrance Counter Personnel issued us with a token and asked us to move inside.
Inside, there was some kind of Tension on couple of faces who were hurrying out confused & disturbed.I had to wait until I stepped into the window to know the reason. DS160 clearly has stated that the photographs will be taken @ the center. But due to some System Error candidates who hadn’t got their RECENT photos were asked to go to any nearby Photo Studios and click it!!! Gate Pass were issued for our re-entry through all those same CHECKINGS’. I enquired couple of executives and they said “often we are facing issues with OFC and Consulate network connection. You have to get your photographs done sir, you may find something out side”. So please friends, ensure to carry couple of your Recent Photos with that “White Background required by the Consulate” so that you & your family need not go out of the consulate during system error! {& incase, you are asked to get something done outside the consulate then, please don’t go out without an issued gate pass}.
It was morning 7.45, where do you see a photo studio opened?!? But yes, “Auto Walas” know and then it was their game to mint money! With a baby it was difficult to move around without knowing the city, but we just moved further and started enquiring. Some “Auto Walas” voluntarily took the responsibility to assist us, even after we said a “Big NO”. Finally we got into a small street opposite to the US consulate and found a photo studio already crowded with US applicants. Waited for almost 1 hour to get the photos done. They Charged me 600 INR for 2 photos.
This is a request to all you guys again, please do carry photographs of yours even though it isn’t mentioned anywhere. It may hardly cost you 50 RS. But if you don’t have the photo then be prepared to take all the tensions, pressure and ready to fight with the “auto walas” in their regional language & pay 5 times higher the price.
After an hour and half we returned back to the US consulate gate, you can directly step into the security area by showing your gate pass. Again the same security, baggage clearance. Got inside, new token, new line… Sent to a counter where they collected my passport and asked me to wait.. 5 mins, 10 mins, 15 mins etc.. By now My 2 years old Daughter lost her calmness & started being Cranky.. Hmmm..
I had also noted that the Display weren’t working to direct Candidates with token numbers. After almost 30 mins, an executive came and called up my name and returned my passport. Then took us into the same counter again to validate the passport and then they said “Good” {I could not make out what this check was all about}. The same executive then directed us to the counter #21 where the VO gave me a smile along with “Good Morning”..
Me: Good Morning.. “How are you doing”..
VO: great Thanks. Can I have your passport, please?
I gave the Passports.
VO: Is your daughter a US citizen?
Me: Yes
{He waved his hands to my daughter & gave her a US stamp & Started typing something in the system}
VO: Who is your client
Me: XXXX
{Silence for almost 20 sec, he is completely into the system}
Me: Well, I was told that there is some issue with the nw / system.. & we all were asked to get our photographs done outside though it is not mentioned anywhere in the application / check list.
VO: Right. Some issues, it was neither because of me nor because of you. Well, it is all about machines.. You never know when it stops..!!
Me: Right. I had my appointment scheduled by 7.30 and then I had to go out and get all our photographs done
VO: He looked at his watch and said humorously “I have been waiting for you sir since 7.30 AM!!!”
Me: “OMG!! that was nice!!! Thanks for that” smiled..
VO: That’s for the day sir, Your Visa Is Approved. Have a nice trip!!.
{While leaving the counter my wife seemed Puzzled & asked me, is it Done? Is this the only question? }
It was a mixture of experience which ended well
Thanks for the update Srini and congrats.
I have one question regarding your daughter US citizenship.How VO knows about her citizenship.Since they don’t need any stamping and no need to give their passport.why I am asking is my son is also US citizen and I am planning for H1B appointment.I didn’t any info about kids in ds-160 also .Can you please help here.
rishi
Appreciate ur clear walk through, i need information like do we need to travel to gemini circle US consulate for visa interview next day after we finish OFC the before day!! Like r they having different locations for OFC nd visa interview or at the same location
Plz advice
All-in-all even though you had a tough day but it ended in a wonderful way. Visa approved..! Congratz and all the very best. Thank you for sharing your experince. Im still waiting for my RFE RR approval.. from Aug 11th. Praying for my turn to come soon.!
Hello everyone , could u please tell the available dates in chennai for nov. Thanks
I haven’t applied for my wife & daughter(1yr age),Once i go there planning to apply for them next year as a dependency. My Question is: will there be any problem in visa stamping regarding this… what should i tell if Visa Officer asks why you are going alone ?
same boat
My case status is shown as below in new USCIS portal. What could be the reason as I am seeing this message after USCIS portal updates yesterday.
Validation Error(s)
You must correct the following error(s) before proceeding:
At this time USCIS cannot provide you with information for your case. Please contact the NCSC 1 (800) 375-5283 for additional information.
Got 2nd rfe. Yet to receive the details.
Wac14144*****
California center
1st rfe recvd on June 20th
Rfe submitted sept 8th
Rfe RR sept 9th
2nd rfe recvd on 5th Nov.
My case status was ‘Initial Review’ as per the old USCIS website. But, its changes to ‘ CASE WAS RECEIVED’ status as per new USCIS website. The new website says case received on 23 rd april. But, as per the receipt notice the case was received on 10th april…
Has anyone else experienced the same issue?
any photo is required to upload while filling ds-160 ???
any passport size photo to be uploaded in DS-160 form ??
please let me know
Looking for help!!! If employer couldnt share petition/Wac number to check status in USCIS. Is there any alternative approach to check status ???
Using via birthday or passport numbers or anyother way??
Hi Experts,
Any advice ?
Looking for help!!! If employer couldnt share petition/Wac number to check status in USCIS. Is there any alternative approach to check status ???
how many days before we have to book slot for interview.. who has to fill DS-160 .. please suggest..
My employer asked me to plan on 18th november for stamping, so how and who will book the appointment & filling DS-160. Please let us know the process. PLEASE RESPONSE THIS…..
As far i know, DS160 should be filled by you. Your employer has to make the visa fee payment and book the slots based on the info you give in DS160.
And if you are planning to apply even for your spouse and kids (H4), then you need to fill seperate DS160 for each and your employer has to pay even for their visa fee.
Hope this helps.
Thanks,
employer told will book on 18th,
1) how many days prior we have to book the slot.
2) and also DS-160 any photo to be uploaded
still waiting lottery result how can be so long? anyone is the same
There is update in USCIS website. People who are waiting for approval can check there status where they will give an end date.Probably it will be helpful.
Can you paste the link here where we can give the end date and which date we have to mentioned. Please reply.
https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/landing.do
Hi…my case in Initial Review till yesterday in old USCIS portal. Now with the new look it says as below.
Validation Error(s)
You must correct the following error(s) before proceeding:
At this time USCIS cannot provide you with information for your case. Please contact the NCSC 1 (800) 375-5283 for additional information.
I am worried. Anyone with intial review has the same message.??
Expert pls reply
Kindly suggest me how many days validity remain for visa interview ( my h1b petition was approved more then 2 months. All document with employer and he is not telling for next step)
my Application still on initial review since long time..
experts can you suggest…
I have seen people with same situation like you and their case status changed to approved in later stages. So you can wait for a update to come or you can check with your petioner if they can raise a ticket with uscis to find the status. Not sure if it will be good idea to change your case to Premium procrss, since you are waiting for long time You should expect result soon.
Hi..are you able to see your status of the case in new uscis ui.??
UI for USCIS site got changed, also to my surprise My RFE RR date was changed too.
Earlier
RFE RR date: 23 – October
With new UI change, new date as seen is
RFE RR date: 24- October.
Is this normal? Am I the only one having this date change or do I have company too from you guys?
I dont know what to say. My rfe rr date is unchanged. But they gave me eta for update as Oct 10th. Which is almost passed a month and still my case is rfe rr.. 🙁
Same here. IMHO, the given date is not very helpful to RFERR cases since they simply added 60 days…
I see my RFE RR date changed from Oct 23 to 24th.
Same here.
Hope nothing to worry at that end!
Site is back online. Wow complete new look. Now they are giving the ETA for update/decision… so go ahead and check you case status.. all the best..
now it is offline.
“Server is currently unavailable or down for maintenance”
Did anyone notice? Uscis case status site is down.
My petition has been denied.could you please let me know is there any possibility beyond this.
What was the reason when did u receive RFe and type
I am yet to receive the denial reason
Hi..I am living in usa on h4…last week my h1 visa got approved after receiving rfe.
but today my employer told me that my visa approved with consular processing… ie without i94
It means that I have to go back to india just for the stamping….otherwise my satus will not change from h4 to h1
CAN ANYONE PLEASE HELP ME ON THIS MATTER?
I am in the same boat.
Don’t worry a simple COS application would suffice.
Hi,
Is there any chance of getting rejected when we apply for cos?
hey my employer told me that cos request process takes around 4-6 months and even after that it can be denied.
I am planning to go to my home country for visa stamping.
Anyone with initial review status yet? Does anyone know the deadlines for USCIS to process all the petitions? Has anyone called USCIS or any info from attornies? I’m thinking the time period shouldn’t exceed beyond March 2015 for all the petitions of 2014 considering quota starts on Apr 1 2015 for new application for next year. Can anyone shed light in this direction?
no update yet….its getting very very frustrating..
My employer asked me to plan on 18th november for stamping, so how and who will book the appointment & filling DS-160. Please let us know the proces.. ****
can anyone tell about interview slots at hyderabad consulate???
Hi All,
I am regular follower of this website. Thanks a ton for the guidance and views time to time. Today, My visa is approved after short interview at Consulate.
Questions were simple may be because of genuine application and bep. Asked abt location of visit, employer/client name and what is duty. Before that I was bit tensed because one guy was explaining so many things to one VO and saw some persons going back with passports in hand. The overall process was very fast. Took only 30-35 mins max to enter and exit. In between, First, entered one gate and waited on chairs, then fingerprint scan after forming queue, then forming queue for interview. All that was without any token system. Thank God also. Visa is showing issued in online status check.
Got my visa approved at chennai consulate-Nov 7th
The actual interview was very simple but there was a server outage that created lot of drama.
They asked for photo for all and most people didn’t carry including me. Had to come out, find a studio and then run back with a photo!
Suggestion to the new applicants to carry one just in case. Also the token system was out and delayed a lot.
Hi Folks,
Finally got my H1 Visa approved on Tuesday (4th Nov) at Delhi and here is my experience:
Had 9 AM appointment and reached 8.20 and saw 200-300 people standing outside Delhi US embassy from diff slots like 8.30, 8.45 etc…
Waited for 20-30 minutes then security called for people from 9 AM slot to come and stand in queue, waited for around 20 minutes again and then sent inside where security checks where conducted and asked to sit in row.
One by one entire row of about 20 people were sent further inside where they again made to stand in queue for around 15-20 minutes for fingerprinting (cross check I guess as it was done day earlier at visa centre).
There were around 10 counters where interviews were being conducted and we stood in queue and one by one interview was conducted. Before me there was one interview going on and VO asked hell lot of questions from him like what about your company, your role, why you going etc and that guy kept on explaining. Don’t know what happened to him but it gave me jitters and I was telling myself be ready for long speech and this is what VO asked me:
Me: Good Morning Sir
VO: Good Morning and greeted me in Hindi
Me: I replied back in Hindi and smiled a bit (was not expecting it)
VO: Your Passport please?
Me: gave.
VO: How long have you been working in current company (with one eye on system and other on my face)?
Me: replied
VO: What does your company do?
Me: Explained for about 20 seconds.
VO: What is your US salary (with one eye on system and other on my face)?
Me: Replied.
VO: Congrats your Visa is approved, smiled and kept my passport.
Me: I was expecting more questions so I got relieved and smiled back and said thank you very much and went to exit door.
Next day (Wednesday) I saw the status (ready for delivery) and picked the passport from Visa Centre (Nehru Place).
I would like to thank this site and contributors from deep inside my heart. I remember when I got RFE and I posted it, people gave me very good advice and that really helped cooling my nerves. Wish you all the best to all the folks who are waiting for BEST news.
Hi Folks,
Finally got my H1 Visa approved on Tuesday (4th Nov) at Delhi and here is my experience:
Had 9 AM appointment and reached 8.20 and saw 200-300 people standing outside Delhi US embassy from diff slots like 8.30, 8.45 etc…
Waited for 20-30 minutes then security called for people from 9 AM slot to come and stand in queue, waited for around 20 minutes again and then sent inside where security checks where conducted and asked to sit in row.
One by one entire row of about 20 people were sent further inside where they again made to stand in queue for around 15-20 minutes for fingerprinting (cross check I guess as it was done day earlier at visa centre).
There were around 10 counters where interviews were being conducted and we stood in queue and one by one interview was conducted. Before me there was one interview going on and VO asked hell lot of questions from him like what about your company, your role, why you going etc and that guy kept on explaining. Don’t know what happened to him but it gave me jitters and I was telling myself be ready for long speech and this is what VO asked me:
Me: Good Morning Sir
VO: Good Morning and greeted me in Hindi
Me: I replied back in Hindi and smiled a bit (was not expecting it)
VO: Your Passport please?
Me: gave.
VO: How long have you been working in current company (with one eye on system and other on my face)?
Me: replied
VO: What does your company do?
Me: Explained for about 20 seconds.
VO: What is your US salary (with one eye on system and other on my face)?
Me: Replied.
VO: Congrats your Visa is approved, smiled and kept my passport.
Me: I was expecting more questions so I got relieved and smiled back and said thank you very much and went to exit door.
Next day (Wednesday) I saw the status (ready for delivery) and picked the passport from Visa Centre (Nehru Place).
I would like to thank this site and contributors from deep inside my heart. I remember when I got RFE and I posted it, people gave me very good advice and that really helped cooling my nerves. Wish you all the best to all the folks who are waiting for BEST news.
I attended H1B visa interview on 5th Nov at chennai. The Visa was approved and the VO kept the passport. When I verify the status in USCIS website, it still shows “Post Decision Activity”. Is this delay normal?
Check your passport status on https://ceac.state.gov/ceac/ link.
you will have passport status updated. whether it is issued, in delivery process or delivered.
Hi Ramesh, could you please share your experience. Any idea on visa dates available in chennai for nov.
Hi VB,
The visa interview was simple for H1B. The VO asked only 3 questions
1. After seeing my ID card, he asked me “So you are working in XXXX Company”
– I said yes
2. Who is your client?
– “XXXXXX”
3. Which city?
– Michigan
4. Have you ever been to US
– I said No
The VO was typing something and told me “Please wait, the system is slow”. I said no issues.
Then the golden words came “I am approving your visa”. I thanked him and left the counter.
Thats all, it’s very simple. If you are in H1 and representing genuine company, then no issue at all. All the Best
Thanks Ramesh, best wishes
hkenhechsms
Hi Experts,
I am a silent follower of this blog, This is the best website for visa aspirants i have learn many things here.
California Centre
Timeline.
9/30 H-1B petition approved.
7/26 RFE response filed .
6/26 Get RFE
4/30 petition accepted in the lottery.
but
I did not received H1 petition Hard copy ( H1 petition Original I-797 hard copy) yet.
following regularly for update.
My Biometric test is scheduled on 10th November.
Can I appear in Biometric test without Hard copy of petition.?
Consulate Interview scheduled on 12th November 9 AM at Delhi
Can this reschedule/postpone after Biometric test is done ?
Need your Advice
Thanks in Advance.
DG
Hi,
it will take 7-10 days to reach hardcopy to your employer and from employer to you it will take 4-6 days depends on courier service. I got my on 13th day after my status updated to approved.
In Biomatric you can apply. only ds160, appointment letter and passport are required but I would suggest you to make schedule once you get hard copies. you never know It can be delay in receiving hard copies from your employer also.
I think you can not reschedule your appointment for visa interview after you biometric completed but not sure ask to customer care if you want to know. they will guide you. This is the contact 0120-4844644 of help center.
Hi all,
Center: Varmount Center
Petition Date: 10 April
Initial Review: 10th May
RFE Status: 2nd July
RFEE Status: 14th Augusts
Post Decision Activity: 14th Oct.
Document Received: 28th Oct.
Visa Date: 5th and 6th Nov.
I had scheduled appointment for H1B and my wife H4 visa yesterday at Mumbai Consulate. Visa interview was around 5 minutes.
Questions are as below.
1. What you do for xxx Company?
be confident and show you are expertise in bla bla and you will be work on bla bla bla. Even if you are lying don’t worry be confident and speak they are so kind so they will listen all the things with interest.
2. How much you get in US?
3. What is your Client Name?
4. Can you spell it (He doesn’t know client company so asked to spell. I think he was trying to search it on Google so asked to spell it).
I was tensed and tell wrong spell but in the end corrected and he took few minutes for typing.
5. What is your educational background?
6. What is your designation?
Tips: Tell Designation and again show that you are expertise and having tons of experience for this post and It will work for you.
Then all the questions asked to my wife on our marriage
1. How long have you been married?
2. How you met him?
3. Do you have children?
4. Give me photos of wedding.
Kindly take 3-4 photos of your wedding moments like sindur, phera, taking blessing from parents. Do not need to take whole album with you. There are so tiny gap between you and client that album will not pass from it so it is useless to take heavy album with you.
5. what you do mam?
6. What is your educational background?
And finally Golden words come ” Your visa is approved sir, Know your rights in US”
That’s it. waiting of 3 years to the dream is over now. Thank you God, Parents, Friends in US for pushing efforts and RedBus2us for support.
They are there for granting your visa. All the officers are very kind and respectful so you feel very friendly to them so don’t take tension and be confident.
Tips for DS160 & Visa Appointment form: Please fill it carefully. I made mistake in Visa Appointment form. Though there is no issue because DS160 is fine. but make sure you fill correctly. If you make mistake call on customer care they will correct it.
All the very best for you visa. Hope this will help you 🙂
Many Congrates HM !!!
Hi..I am living in usa on h4…last week my h1 visa got approved after receiving rfe.
but today my employer told me that my visa approved with consular processing… ie without i94
It means that I have to go back to india just for the stamping….otherwise my satus will not change from h4 to h1
CAN ANYONE PLEASE HELP ME ON THIS MATTER?
Any updates on RFE RR for california center? Did anyone status changed? Im worried whatz really going on. Mine is rfe rr from Aug 11th. And WAC1414XXXXXX series. I saw someone posted that his status changed to approved with series wac1413Xxx.. not sure how long it takes for my series..
Hi, I’m also in the same boat. RFERR since 2nd step. Series starts with WAC14144XXXXX. Please let me know if there is any progress in ur case
Hi..I am living in usa on h4…last week my h1 visa got approved after receiving rfe.
but today my employer told me that my visa approved with consular processing.
It means that I have to go back to india just for the stamping….otherwise my satus will not change from h4 to h1
CAN ANYONE PLEASE HELP ME ON THIS MATTER?
Directionless
Hi Everyone..
Any review for Penmark Solutions?
Hi ,
My H1 is in RFE response review status from 23rd Sept 2014. Will it be a good idea to upgrade it to premium at this point in time? Will I get petition hard copy to India office in 15 business days? or will i get to know only about my approval/Denial?
I heard in PP we will get to know the USCIS decision through email. Will they also send the petition papers through email using which can I go for VISA stamping instead of waiting for hard copy?
Hi Keerthi,
The 15 business days is for your approval/denial decision and not for the hard copies to reach India. I was in the situation as youre in now and I upgraded to Premium & got the decision in a week. Even though you get the decision via mail, you need to carry the original I797 document with you while you go for the interview. The approx timeline for the document to reach India is 15 business days(5 days to reach attorney & 2 weeks to reach India). So you can plan your interview accordingly.
Thanks!
Thanks a lot for your reply
Hello Everyone,
I am a silent follower of this blog, i have learnt many things from this site which helped me to grab this opportunity. Last week i have attempted my visa interview and my visa got approved. Interview was very simple and smooth.
Q) Name of your employer?
Q) Is it an in house project or client project?
Q) Brief me about your project.
After that he have taken sometime on his computer and finally said ‘VISA APPROVED’ …have a nice stay in united states.
Be confident and Be positive. All the very best.
Lets meet in United states 🙂
Thanks..
Hello Stamped,
Is yours an internal project or client project? Just wanted to check like, if its an internal one, any specific documentation to carry along?
Thanks for your help.
Rferr since 15 aug at California center.
clueless wats going on.
Me too waiting on RFE response for more than 45 days..
As most of the time I seen folks getting approval in 2-3 weeks if everything is proper.
As the response on RFE review delays from USCIS.. many cases gets rejected which I observed.
Is there any hope to get it approved (:
PLEASE HELP ME *** I’m gonna to schedule the interview, plz let me know how to answer for below questions. mine is In House Prj
1) What is the purpose of your travel?
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2) what is in-house project or EC model[Employer Client]?
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3) I haven’t applied for my wife & daughter(1yr age),Once i go there planning to apply for them next year as a dependency. My Question is: will there be any problem in visa stamping regarding this… what should i tell if Visa Officer asks why you are going alone ?
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4) whom you will be working?
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5) what they are doing?
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6) what you will be doing?
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7) why such small organization?
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8) why this employer?
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9) how do you come to know about employer?
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10) what was interview procedure?
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11) when your leaving to US?
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12) who is paying for trip?
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13) how do you manage your expenses?
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14) this is just clarification i want to know, how we can differentiate Employer,Client,Vendor..
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15) Why you selected
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16) How long you are going to stay in US
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17) How you come to know this employer/opportunity
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Hello H1b Questionnaire…
Can you pls share your experience? Reason is I am in the same boat as you were and I have my interview in a few days time.
-Kiran
Vermont Center
RFERR since 14 Oct…
Still waiting as of now 5th Nov….
any idea how much time vermont center is taking for FRERR to decision on an AVERAGE…average time from RFERR to POST Decision ?
No idea.
Am too waiting for the same since October 23rd Vermont center.
Hoping for the best.
Hi , i dont think you have to be worried , mine was regular processing and it changed to post decision in a week . Just hold your breath and it will be approved . Just pray
HI,
Mine also RFE Review from 14 Oct,EAC141475****.
Still no update, Just waiting. Let me know if you get any update
I know.. waiting seems endless, at least if they require more evidence then you know where we are at. My Lawyer said they are processing April 10 backlogs now and hopefully this week.
Hey Pharma:
What you mean by April 10 backlogs? Can you clarify on that. I’m initial review candidate, got receipt on 22Apr and haven’t heard since then.
Any updates from Initial review since April.. this is becoming ridiculous and frustrating? Anyone done anything that has worked please share. Ringing USICS etc..
my case also same… my employer stopped replying my calls & emails…. I think better to work in india their is no proper reply . now i stopped checking website.
ya same here…applied in clinical research industry…no reply yet…its indeed very frustating..employer is not cooperating…the employer can ask USCIS to respond the the petition but thye are not doing anything…..
Yes.. It is frustrating… Just waste of time…for nothing…
My employer asking me to schedule the slot for interview,
*** plz let me know how to answer for below questions. mine is InHouse Prj
1) What is the purpose of your travel?
Ans:
2) what is in-house project or EC model[Employer Client]?
Ans:
3) I haven’t applied for my wife & daughter(1yr age),Once i go there planning to apply for them next year as a dependency. My Question is: will there be any problem in visa stamping regarding this… what should i tell if Visa Officer asks why you are going alone ?
Ans:
4) whom you will be working?
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5) what they are doing?
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6) what you will be doing?
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7) why such small organization?
Ans:
8) why this employer?
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9) how do you come to know about employer?
Ans:
10) what was interview procedure?
Ans:
11) when your leaving to US?
Ans:
12) who is paying for trip?
Ans:
13) how do you manage your expenses?
Ans:
14) this is just clarification i want to know, how we can differentiate Employer,Client,Vendor..
Ans:
15) Why you selected
16) How long you are going to stay in US
17) How you come to know this employer/opportunity