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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 ?
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Finally its approved …
I thank this forum for the support..
Non AD / Regular
lottery selected – 28th April
RFE – 8th July
RFE Response – 10th Sep
Approved – 11th Dec
Fingers crossed for stamping…
anyone who has appeared in embassy intrvw or is planning to appear from Urooj corp please le me know ur case status
Have they asked for the client letter or any other documents?? Please share your experience at the embassy…
thats wat I wanted to ask… r u on client or inhouse? share ur email add pls
I m planning to go within next couple of weeks, if some1 is done with urooj, plz share your experience it mite help me
Hi ,
I have two questions related to appeal ( Not MTR ).
1) When we appeal , are we going to get new receipt number or existing receipt number will be updated with the next status?
2) What will be next and subsequent status?
3) Once USICIS receive docs related to appeal , how much time they will take to update next status from denial?
4) Same officer who denied the application will review the application first? If he is OK with the appeal evidence ,is he directly going to approved the application or further transfer the application to AAO?
Thanks
MTR : Same officer review once again and he will approve/Denied. (Takes 60-90 days)
Appeal : Sent to AAO higher authority officer will review your file. (Takes 120-180 days)
Both ( MTR+Appeal) : First sent to same officer if he/she still not convince then your application sent to AAO. (Takes 120-180 days)
What is the filing fees to raise MTR?
Do we have any tracker for MTR or Appeal filed in 2014?
Petition Approved. Yet to receive the copy of petition.
Anyone got update on RFE-RR from california center? Im waiting from Aug 11th. Its been 4 months now nd still no update. Much worried about result. Kindly let me know if anyone else in same situation. Please keep the updates posted, if any.
My situation also same. I’m waiting since Aug14th, California center. Not understanding the reason for this much delay.
I definitely owe a BIG thank you to this forum. Here is my H1 story, with HUGE AND DISGUSTING WAIT WINDOW obviously.
Case: L to H
Center: California
RFE RR: Sep 29th (My employer flagged the RFE as “GENERAL”..do not know what that means but I’ve pretty much given every single doc (that I submitted earlier) as a part of RFE response)
Bumped to PP: Dec 3rd (I could not have afforded to WRAP UP everything, GO BACK to mother land and wait for USCIS. It was this forum who made me take UPGRADE decision. THANK YOU ALL.)
Approved: Dec 4th (Seriously? in one day ?? And that too after waiting for more than 7+ months)
If your document-ducks are in row and you think your I 129 stands strong then I would suggest “RFE RR folks, play a small gamble of PP and you’ll win a jackpot”.
My best wishes to folks in RFE RR status from 60+ days. You’ll have approval. It is just a matter of time.
God Bless.
This forum was really helpful, thanks to everyone.
Got my visa stamped on 9th Dec.
Rfe- June 17th
Rfe Responded- September 11th
Approved- Sept 30th
Got the documents- Oct 15th
Visa interview- Dec 9th
I was really freaking out like most of the newbees do but Interview was very simple, not Exaggerating, pray and believe 🙂
All the best everyone.
Are you in USA or India? Yours is big Indian MNC?
I am in India and yes, i work for an Indian MNC with BEP status.
Hi all,
My attorney submitted rfe docs on Dec.10 and also upgrade to PP at the same time.
Dec. 10: status change to ”Initial Review”, with a statement saying “will notify you a decision by Feb 8″
Dec. 11: status change to ”Acceptance”
Anyone knows what’s going on, why it’s not RFE Response Review but Acceptance? I though upgrading to PP gives 15 days clock but didn’t see it anywhere in the status?
btw, My case is AD/RP, Vermont Center
I got 221G in white color slip asking me to submit below docs
1. entire lca peition docs
2. aggrement between me and employer
3. project description document
can anyone pls help whether i need to worry here?? because they intially filed my petition with a client project and now they given me some inhouse project and there are sligh difference in roles part between current and old projects.
Hi Srini, I hope your employer name starts with H/G, If so, Can you please email me your contact number to santhubele at gmail dot com. Thank You.
not H/G sunny 🙂
Hi,
I need to file H1b this year on my own as my company is not filing my visa this year.. can anybody tell me any reliable consultancy .. also let me know if I am not late asking this question ..
My h1 was denied due to lack of sow on 26th Nov at California center. Rferr from 15 August
filed mtr with new sow. Any clue about timelines and chances
Hi,
Want to know your opinion on H1B denial – appealing
Here is the quick summary of events:
—
AD/RP
Center: Vermont
Lottery Selection: Apr 10
RFE Raised: July 17th
RFE Responded: Sept 29th [On Education Evaluation]
Denied Decision: Oct30th [Specialty Occupation]
—
Two other people, from the same company for the same project, got approved while my case was denied citing the specialty occupation reason.
My employer is suggesting to appeal on the case.
I would like to know whether it is a good idea and usually what will be the success rate for appeal
Thanks in advance
its ur choice. if u got the right documents then u are free to go. MTR or an appeal takes almost 1 year or more. The best advice is to apply for MTR and parallel to that file a new H1B as you are cap exempt now.
Hi mubarik,
My H1-B petition was denied in 2009 can i apply for cap-exempt petition for this year, please confirm.
Regards,
Raj
Hi Mubarak,
Thanks for the information. Documents are proper as the other two got nod without any issues.
But I didn’t get your comment on Cap exempt. Can you please elaborate on that? How will I be cap exempted in spite of denial?
Thanks again
Hello Everyone,
Its my turn, to say thanks all for sharing your comments & staus
Finally, i got my visa stamped @ chennai -08 Dec
My case is , no project doc, no client letter, In house proj, Even not allocated to any project. But its indian IT company, being in US too.
simple questions, VO officer did not asked any document.
So no worries guys for In house project.
Best wishes for all ppls waiting for stamping.
hi all
my petition got approved on October end..but my employer didn’t send the documents yet..really worried
Did you check with your petitioner(employer) the reason for delay?
Usually, you should get the documents within two to three weeks. If you check on USCIS website the status should say something like this
On XXXX 29, 2014, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129 PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.
If you see the above status, it means that USCIS has send the documents and it is in transit. Please check with your attorney to reach out to USCIS
Can someone let me know when is the earliest appointment available at consulate centers in India – Mumbai especially?
Are they working during Christmas or are they closed?
I attended the intrvw in karachi n got 221g refusal doc, VO returned my passpt n said we need further admin processing n it will take time n once it is completed we will inform u & u have to come again for stamping… meanwhile VO asked many questions ie education, experince, client n it was abt 15 mins … VO kept client letters and i129 while returned all the documents… do I have any chance now?
You have chances since they have not refused you. Not keeping passport is not a big deal. If all the documents are real then you should not worry. They will just take some time.
thanx for the reply mubarik, but is there any xpected time? or any thing that i have to do in the meantime?
No there is nothing to be done from your side. Just wait, have faith and pray.
Hi,
Can any one please let me know what are the dates are available for Chennai consulate for interview.
Thanks,
OM SAI RAM
I got a job offer based on my skills. But problem is that I’m not graduate. So i want to know is there a rejection problem for H1B visa? I told the company that i’m not graduate. They don’t care about my education. They are still offering a job base on my skills. So please let me know what should I do?
Thank you
Status changed from rfe rr to decision denied.
calfornia centre
Sorry to hear abt that. From when is our status in RFERR . Did u receive the reason for denial.
Rfe july 19th
Rferr —-October 10th
denied — dec 9th
Mine is pending with vermont centre from oct 20 th
I’m also on same boat… waiting from 6th Oct vermont center.
Any update on RFE-RR from california center. Im still waiting for approval from 11th Aug. Earlier i rember few others were there with same status.. but no updates later. Im worried with this waiting.
Hey, Mine is also from California Service Center… same RFE RR Status. Waiting from Aug 25th… but no update yet… not sure what is happening over there…
Still waiting no update after RFE RR from Aug 06
Waiting since Sep2. California center.
same here… hav been rferr since August. California center…
Mine is in ‘RFE additional evidence notice mailed’ status even after attorney has submitted evidences last week. Waiting for status to change to ‘RFE Review’.
My case’s Next steps link states We will review your response to our request and mail you our decision.
Can I assume this as proof they have already received the evidences. Please share your thoughts.
I just want to change the appointment dates which are selected earlier, shall i select “Reschedule Appointment” tab only to provide new dates. PLEASE LET ME KNOW THE STEPS TO RE SCHEDULE ***URGENT
No issues just click the reschedule link and book with new appointment dates and once your done you can see the old appointment as cancelled.
Rescheduling an appointment:
You are allowed to reschedule your appointment twice using the Reschedule link on this page.
Thanks,
Now i have changed the dates, is 11AM is the preferred time to book slots.
Hmm its ok but i would appreciate you if you book anything around from 8 am to 9:30 am as the visa officers are fresh and in good mood…may be at later stages after 11 am they will be going through many cases and sometimes their mood is irritated..
I have seen early morning interviews gone smoothly..
My case status changed to “name was updated” its related to security check clearance pending. Pls let me know how many will take to clear.
Hi , My case status also same ” On Nov 19, we updated your name for I-129 Petition for a Non-immigrant worker”. What is this Security Clearance refers to ..? pls let me know..
Any updates on RFE’s from vermont centre?
No Waiting
still waiting RFE Response Review on Sep 29th….EAC14147XXXXX
I just want to change the appointment dates which are selected earlier, shall i select “Reschedule Appointment” tab only to provide new dates.
My concern is to just select the new appointment dates, do i required to “Cancel Appointment” ?
I don’t want to update any other information in my appointment except selecting new dates.
Please let me know i can just click Reschedule Appointment to change the dates, with out selecting “Cancel Appointment”
Its one common link which is used to reschedule or cancel the appointment. I’ve used to reschedule mine. Go ahead without much worries.
My H1B visa is issued on Nov 24. And just wanted to share my experience with the group!
Background:
I tried for H1B 4 times…2 times, case was not picked in lottery and once petition was not approved. 4th time, I got through everything without a single problem; piece of cake!!!
I have B1, L1B; my spouse B1, L2 and my daughter is US citizen. I am working for a well known US Bank in Indian offshore office.
Anyways, OFC – everyone is aware so will skip it.
My interview was at 11:30 AM. We wanted to reach by 11:15 but unfortunately, we found out my car tire was flat and I didn’t have a spare. So called a cab and we finally managed to reach consulate by 12PM. Security at the gate were calling people inside to find out if we can be allowed… By this time, I lost hope as it was pretty late and near lunch time…. But to my luck, they said yes and we went in at around 12:10PM. Docs checked/fingerprints/token issued in 2 min and we were waiting for our token number to flash on screen. Within a min, our number flashed and we were at the counter:
Questions:
VO: Good Morning
Me: GM Ma’am How are you today?
VO: Very good, thank you
VO: Passports please?
Me: Handed over mine/wife’s PPs.
VO: PP for kid?
Me: She is a citizen
Vo: OK
VO: Who is your petitioner?
Me: Answered
VO: Who is your client?
Me: Answered (Mine was in-house product development)
VO: How much salary offered?
Me: Answered
VO: Where are you going?
Me: Answered
VO: Tell me more about your petitioner, what do they do?
Me: Explained
VO: I know but this internal product thing – I don’t get it…
Me: Explained quickly again; trying to share facts
VO: Ok, tell me more about your project?
Me: Explained in 2 min
VO: How much money made out of this?
Me: Pardon me?
VO: Who buys your product or uses it?
Me: Told who buys and shared letter from a company using it with revenue/profits seen out of it
VO: I have to see the project documentation; dont know why they send on in-house projects??
Me: Shared the project documentation
VO: Just looked at first page; it was a big bundle
VO: Been to US before? When and reason for your trips?
Me: Yes, 3 times and explained
VO: Where are you currently working?
Me: Told and shared by business card; its a huge company with 180000 employees worldwide; so she was happy
VO: Place your fingers on scanner and looking at my wife asked couple of questions like so you two are married? How long you guys have been married? So, you were also in US? When did you two meet? Asked her to place her fingers on scanner… Waved at my daughter and said hi baby….
Told us next time for renewal, you need not bring the child and trouble her if there is someone to take care at home. We said ok and I understood that my visa is issued. She then told by the way, your visas are approved and congratulations!!!
I was over the moon but controlled every emotion there and came out in 20 min or so…
So so happy after 4 trials….I got through visa and will now flying to US in Jan.
All the best to everyone!!!
-K
Congrats Man and Thxs for the sharing your experience.
Can you please share what are the documents you got from your petitioner .
My petition approved for in house project only and I got only H1 -B approval Original Notice and the I-797B documents.
Waiting for project documentation and tax paid receipts from employer. Do I need to get any other documents ?
My COS was filed and received RFE on Oct 7. The status shows Request for Aditional Evidence Mailed. How many days after the evidence is submitted will the status change to Request for Evidence Review. Feeling tensed.
Currently both of us in US. Me on H1B and my spouse on H4. What will happen to our Visa status if our marriage is proved void in Hindu marriage act. We are married from last 2 years Now when we told our parents they have filed a case. Since She is in third generation from my mothers side. Our marriage will be proved void as per Hindu marriage act.
Will it mean for both of us Visa will be canceled.
Would there be any legal action against in US.
Would I be able to stay in US on H1B visa any longer.
What other complication could be there.
Is there any way so that we can stay together in US.
Can she stay on Visitor Visa with me?
Can we remarry in US without Court decision (from india)
I need your help urgently
Hi,
Today, I got a mail from Chennai US Visa that –
“The petition got approved, We are awaiting for the approved petition.”
Can anyone please let me know that how long it generally takes for the approved petition to get in hand ?
Hey which centre does ur petition belong to. Did u get a mail from chennai US consulate or USCIS.
Generally it takes one week to 10 days for the approved petition.
I got mail from Chennai US …
Also got one more mail as follows —–
“We are already in followup with our XXX US office. We got a confirmation from them that they have not received the courier from USCIS to XXXUS office. It will take maximum 8 weeks for the petition to reach our Chennai office. We will keep you informed.”
Is it really takes 8 weeks to get the hard copy ??
Yes it takes 5-8 weeks after approved date.
Hi Guys,
After the petition approved, how long can we wait for VISA stamping. My petition is approved but due to lack of any opportunities I have been asked to wait. If it gets delayed will this affect my visa stamping approval?
certainly NO
same with my case bro….my case got approved on 2nd oct and my petitioner told me to wait as this was a holiday season…even i am waiting for reply from them in jan…if u have perfect documentation and answers nothing can effect your visa stamping…my friend has gone to stamping after 1 year of his approval….
Thanks for comments guys. I shall also be applying for LCA / project change before stamping. I hope even that doesn’t create any hassles.
Hi All,
I am seeking suggestions from you on my below issue.
I came to USA in 2012 from Company A on L1 visa and filed for H1 through Consultancy this year and now working on client place from past 2 months. Now I am planning to visit in Jan for 2 weeks. Will there be any issue when I go to stamping which you are foreseeing.
Thank you for response.
Hi,
My H1B petition got denied (California Center). Reason: End client not clearly defined and lack of documentation. My employer said they filed an MTR and it should reach Phx by 28-Nov. However I am still checking the old H1B petition receipt number but the status is still the same (Decision Notice Mailed).
How much time it takes for the system to reflect that the MTR was received by the department? Is it Phx team will review and then send it to California and only then it will be updated in the system?
Can someone shed some light plz?
Hi,
For MTR, you will recrive new case number. Wait for response/ new case number from your employer.
Hey,
By the way when did u get denial notice, I am same situation.
Got the denial notice on 30-October
What is the avg timeframe to get the new case number?
Hey bond,
Not sure of timeline, I just have info that new case number is generated for mtr.
Visa stamping experience
Chennai , 5th Dec
VO: Passports please
VO: Where are you working ?
For comp A
VO: How long have you been working for this ccomapny ?
About X years
Who is your client?
Ma’am, my petitionar is different from the current employer. And the client is …(she interrupted me before I completed the sentence )
So this is a new job?
Yes
What is the employer name?
Said
She searched in her system for something with the employer details or so.
How did you get this job?
Answered
Where will you be traveling to?
Place M
What is your salary?
Answered
What is your role in the new company ?
Answered
What is your highest qualification?
Answered
Then she turned to my wife.
VO: ma’am , are you married to this guy?(laughing )
Yes
How long are you married ?
Answered
What’s your highest qualification?
Answered
Turened to my kid and said something to cheer her up.
Then she told me that my visa is in a position to be approved and handed me over a paper explaining my rights of being in US
Thank almighty for everything going smooth. I’ve been observing this forum for a long time. Thanks for all making this useful for many folks like me.
What is the time line for MTR( Motion to reopen) ? Where to find more info on that?
Its one month, not sure how they count but that will be hiven the denial notice.
I will b going for h1b intrvw within next couple of weeks… h1b is of internal projects with no client … generic duties mentioned in lettr of ittinirary… do u ppl think that specific project details r nesseccary, dont hav employer tax returns dox as well, r they mandatory?
If your going through Indian MNC then you should have a client letter and Petition documents in handy.
If interviewer doesn’t asks then you will be lucky..sometimes submitting all documents and no client letter may give 221g slip..
So better check all documents before appearing for interview.
but I will be on employer’s projects not client, was mentioned in h1b support documents that I will be working on internal projects… for that purpose i have itinerary of services document, will it be gud enuf?
H1B Visa Interview Experience at Hyd on 5th dec 2014 at 8:30 am
Hi ALL,
Thanks RedBus2US for Providing such a nice platform to share various experiences related to USA visas. Its my Privilege to share my experience as well and I encourage people to share their experiences and help the needy brothers and sisters who are attending the interview in future.
Current Employer : Indian MNC
Future Employer : USA Company
OFC appointment : 4th december 2014 at 8:30 am
Went to the US embassy by 8 am and they allowed me inside at 8:15 am.They will verify your name on Form DS-160 confirmation page and on passport. Make sure you have correct and same on both.If there is any mistake then they will tell you to re correct form DS-160 form and bring again. Any how you cant edit already submitted form DS-160 form so you need to create a new application and complete whole information once again. There is internet service outside the embassy and they are in demand too.He will take around Rs.200 to get this done. Service desk guy attached the form ds-160 barcode sticker and attached it to my passport . Taken the token and waited for the Bio metrics inside the waiting hall.At 8.35 am my token called upon and they asked me below
OFC officer : Purpose of Visit
Me : Work Employment in USA
OFC Officer : Please place your four left hand fingers followed by four right hand fingers and followed by thumbs on scanner
Me : Done
and i left the venue by 8:40 am
Next the Big day the consulate interview date 5th december 2014
I was bit nervous,sleepless and was getting many dreams of interview the last night.
I woked up at 4:30 am and started Praying almighty to get the things done easy for me.
Reached the consulate at 8 am and interview was at 8:30 am
Started in Queue from 8:15 am and there was huge crowd outside the gate. Check in officer checked the Barcode of my passport and verified my details.Then i was made to sit in Queue inside the consulate.
People sitting in queue were called upon row by row at Reception counter.She took the passport and attached the interview token number on backside of my passport.Then there will be another security check in then finally you would be allowed to wait for the interview based upon your given token number.
Please keep eye on the monitors they will display token numbers and there respective counter numbers. My token number was displayed and i went to counter number 5.The atmosphere was awesome as i was seeing many F1 visas were getting approved and VO officers were having happy faces.There were already couple of people in the queue before me. First was a guy, VO asked him which company he said infosys, Visa approved and next lady she applied for H1b, VO asked some questions and told her to wait in Lobby.
Next was My Turn and VO was looking very strict.But I was holding great confidence in me.
ME : Good Morning Sir.
VO : No Response
VO : Do you Have Citizen Rights form of USA?
ME : Yes(Office Boy gave me as soon i entered the consulate)
VO : Please place your four left hand fingers on the scanner?
ME : Yes sir.
VO : Who is your employer?
ME : XYZ Company
VO : How many employees working in Company?
ME : I said XX
VO : Doubtfully, Is it XX?
ME : Yes.
VO : You will be working on in house project or at Client location?
ME : In-House Project at Employer Location.
VO : Give me the Project description?
ME : YES (I have handed over the documents which were submitted by employer to USICS.)
VO : Only this less Project description you have?
ME : YES.
VO : Please show me your all Petition documents
ME : Sure and gave him I-797,I-129 and LCA
VO : Whats your highest level of Education?
ME : I said Bachelor of Engineering in Computer science(Note : It’s always good to say full name of degree instead of saying B.tech,BE,etc)
VO : Please wait in lobby for some time.
ME : I Left the Place and waited in lobby
I was feeling tensed for a while as VO responses to my answers were not convincing and his face was always doubtful.After 10 mins, Office boy called my name and i went to VO officer again he returned my Petition documents and retained passport with him.
He said your Visa is Issued and i thanked him and left the Place.
and today(6th december 2014 at 12 pm) . I got my message that my passport is ready to pick up from the Consulate
Note : Stay confident with smiling face and communicate with the people around you before enter the gate it will ease your tensions and feel bit relaxed.Rehearse yourself many times so that answer is always ready on your tongue. If you are future employer is foreign company then please do get all information such as below
1. No of Employees working in that company?
2. Project description minimum 5 pages
3. Tax returns of that employer?
4. Annual Turnover of that employer
I wish you very all the best. May Almighty help you achieve success in every goal of your life.
Good bye……..
Anybody got the approval whose RFE Response was on 04th Sept; and RFE due date was was 11th Sept ?
Currently both of us in US. Me on H1B and my spouse on H4. What will happen to our Visa status if our marriage is proved void in Hindu marriage act. We are married from last 2 years Now when we told our parents they have filed a case. Since She is in third generation from my mothers side. Our marriage will be proved void as per Hindu marriage act.
Will it mean for both of us Visa will be canceled.
Would there be any legal action against in US.
Would I be able to stay in US on H1B visa any longer.
What other complication could be there.
Is there any way so that we can stay together in US.
Can she stay on Visitor Visa with me?
Can we remarry in US without Court decision (from india)
I need your help urgently
hope nothing happens. on safer side you can register your marriage in USA also.
My HR needs separate UIDs for self and dependents to take BEP appointment for interview. I got my UID in the profile that I created (8-digit number on right-top corner). How to get UID for dependents.
Thanks in advance
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H1 finally approved on Dec. 4th with the following:
Case # : EAC 14-141-2xxxx
Case Submitted : April 10th
RFE : july 04th
RFE Responded : Sep 4th
Approved : Dec 4th
My rfe rr from 4th sep – 14142xxx california , today status changed to “name was updated” pls someone update me what does that mean?
Did you get any update after this?
no update till date, iam waiting . what about you?
Anyone got any update for RFE RR from california center? Im still waiting frm Aug11th. Not sure what is happening at california center. No response for rferr nd no response for service request.. much worried.
Hi Guys,
Need to find the available dates for H1B Visa Interview in Chennai.
Need some help on this …
End client job ending in 2 weeks, what will happened during the waiting time to get new job and is it safe to go for H1B visa stamping while on bench ?
Service center: california,
1st RFE got on June 20th
RFE document submitted on Sept 8th
RFERR Date: sept 9th
got 2nd RFE on november 5th
RFE document submitted on 1st Dec
RFE RR date: Dec 2nd..
Fingers crossed.
Hi All
I was attended visa interview on Sep 25, VO given 221 g – admin process. Still I didn’t got any status, I sent mail to customer support team. They sent response to me “it will take time”.
I have one doubt, if they will cross check with company or attorney?
Where I need to check status for admin process. (Attorney or company)
Thanks…
Hi All,
I have B1 Visa interview on 17 december and I will be Returning by Mid February 2015. But My employer has also initiated process of H1B,So Can i attend B1 interview if i got nominated for H1B Petetion and attend H1B later in 2015 if got selected in lottery?
As I’m going on B1 will it effect my H1B Process
Please help me on this?
Hi,
No update on RFE Review since 14 OCT,EAC141475XXXX, Is the delay means there are more chances of rejection.
What to do if there is rejection…..
RFE replied Nov 20th.
REFRR NOV 26th.
H1B Approved nov 26th. (I got text alert around 10:45 pm)
Be prayerful , positive and hopeful. Miracles are still happening.
Congrats and Good to see your approval and hoping for a miracle for us too.
RFERR on sep18th, still waiting for approval. Mine is California centre. Is any one who have a status RFERR on Sep 18th got approved?