Not everyone are lucky to get H1B visa stamping at first attempt…Some of you might have got 221(g) query from the Visa Consular officer ( blue, white, yellow) asking to submit documents.
The most frustrating thing about 221(g) blue form is that there is no way to track your application…You just have to wait….it can be frustrating to wait…This page is meant to help others get an idea about processing times and how long does it take to process a 221(g) issued H1B case…If you were ever given 221(g), please share your details to help others get an idea. You may check out below articles as well.
- 6 tips from H1B stamping – 221(g) experience
- Drop Box submission process – 221(g) – No Box
- Chennai H1B visa – 221(g) stamping experience
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Hi Saurabh,
My H1 visa is pending (221 g case) , now my client is sponsoring new H1 for me. Do i need to withdraw my H1 case which is pending before i attend the interview for my new H1.
Raj,
No need to withdraw it. I have seen cases where subsequent petition/stamping got approved w/ questions asked about pending case. However, there is a possibility that you are asked to withdraw the previous case when appearing for the subsequent interview.
Hi Saurabh
Today i got an email from VFS
”
Dear Sir/Ma’am,
As per the US Embassy, please note you may wish to come to the embassy on any working day at 10:00 am with the re-affirmed petition and a copy of this correspondence.
”
Can anyone of you please share your experience with second interview.
Hi Saurabh/All
Other Details.
H1b Visa Interview : 15th NOv 2011 @ new Delhi
USCIS received Petition to reivew: 12th Dec 2011
Service Center : VSC
Employer Got NOIR : 10th May 2012
Employer Replied : 16th May 2012
H1b Reaffirmed as per USCIS site : 20th Jul 2012
Thanks,
Sanjay
Sanjay,
There are few experiences posted on this blog. The interview can either be a formality or another nightmare. Make sure to carry all the documents including any documents/communication your employer sent to USCIS for the reaffirmation.
Hi Saurabh/All
H1b Visa Interview : 15th NOv 2011 @ new Delhi
USCIS received Petition to reivew: 12th Dec 2011
Service Center : VSC
Employer Got NOIR : 10th May 2012
Employer Replied : 16th May 2012
H1b Reaffirmed as per USCIS site : 20th Jul 2012
I have sent approved notice I797 to VFS and didnt heard anything from them. 🙁
but https://www.vfs-usa.co.in/ApplnForms/TrackYourPassport.aspx
shows status like “Your Passport is under process at U.S Embassy/Consulate.”
Any idea what does this mean ?
Thanks,
Sanjay
Sanjay,
You can contact them again, but they may be waiting for communication from USCIS about the reaffirmation. Other than that, there is nothing you can do but wait.
Hi Saurabh,
I had my interview on 3rd AUG in Mumbai for H1B category
The VO asked me very basic questions and then he mentioned that my application is approved but gave me the yellow 221 g form.
He circled the first category at the bottom of the form and asked me to check on the link.
The link has CEAC barcodes and i cudn’t find my code till now there.
I am so worried, any idea if these type of cases take time or if they are quick (10-15 days)
Thanks,
AD
Yellow slips will not take more time. Your case should be shown on consulate site in max 1 months 🙂
Bar code is there on DS 160 confirmation page.
Thanks Sandy for your response…i have waited for around 1 year for H1 B processing..and now again 1 more mnth atleast 🙁
Hi All,
The VFS website has the following statement “All additional documents and information asked for by the Embassy or Consulate in a 221G letter should be submitted at the nearest VFS Application Center of the Consular Zone, where you were interviewed, within the validity period of the letter. The 221G letter is valid for a year from the date of issue. ”
https://www.vfs-usa.co.in/USIndia/pivapplications.html
Does anybody know what it means that a 221G Letter is valid for only one year? Also, I see cases that are more than a year old. How is this point relevant then?
Satish
Satish, I guess the validity of 221g is in context of submitting the documents. The response does not come under this. So there is any document pending from one’s side, it has to be submitted within 1 year or with in the time frame mentioned in the 221g (what ever is earlier).
Saurabh/friends, any comment?
Deepak,
Thanks for the response. However, the sentence says “The 221G letter is valid for a year from the date of issue”, it does nto talk about submission of documents. Hence, my query again is if there is a timeline for 221G cases and if so what is it?
Satish
I second Deepak’s views. Generally they make that statement in bold red fonts.
“You should submit all the requested documents within one year”
Satish,
I too agree w/ Deepak. They say that documents need to be submitted within the validity period of the letter. This means everyone has up to a 1 year to respond to 221g (just like they have 60 days for RFE). What time they take after that, carries no SLA or limit.
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hi deepak,
thanks for your reply
on my current approved petition can another employer file the petition
and if yes so they have to repay the fees for the another petition application
Please clarifiy this things…….
Yes Rajnikant, since you have an approved petition, anyone can file a Cap-exempt petition for you (means you are not subject to the annual cap). New employer has to pay the fees again. The whole is going to be repeated, they are just going to use your approved petition number to make the case cap-except.
You can even have more than one approved petitions but your visa stamp can be done by only one employer.
Hope this answer you question.
hi deepak,
thank you …very much..i understand ..
Hi ,
This one of the success story of 221g.
Interview Date :25-May-2012, issued yellow 221g (Requested all petition documents,Project description,notorised employess list,Project plan.
Documents submitted: 18-june-2012
Received mail on 18-july-2012 to submit passport
Passport submitted: 20-july-2012
Passport Received: 1-Aug-2012.
It was happend so quickly and got the VISA stamped.
Congrats Praveen 🙂
Hello
were you working on EVC or internal project. what was the model.
Congrats!! Praveen, u r so lucky.
my case is almost same but have not recieved any response till now:(
Interview Date :14-May-2012, issued blue 221g (Requested all petition documents,Project description,notorised employess list,Project plan.
Documents submitted: 20-june 2012
still waiting 🙁
hi saurabh…
my name is smrithi.. i live in the bay area… i am on h4 visa… i would like to work.. i am a software engineer. i learnt that this years quota for h1b is exhausted.. i heard of Employment authorization document … can i apply for that? as in am i eligible for that? thanks
Smrithi,
You are not eligible for EAD unless your husband has filed his I-485. Until then, you have to rely on your own H-1.
Hi Sourabh,
My H1B application is with USCIS pending review under 221g processing from 8 months and case status is not updated.
I want to know if i can enter US on visitor visa, can I directly work on this H1 approved petition or do I need to file for intended petition and Is it wise to try that?
Secondly, In your opinion, What are the chances of getting visa showing internal proj with a consulting company.
Thanks
Meenal
Meenal,
I would strongly suggest not to enter on B-1/2 when you intend to work on H-1. You can find another employer and have them file cap-exempt petition. The other option is for the same employer to file another petition, but it can also run into same issues.
If the internal project is genuine then it may get approved. However, no one can guess the timelines involved. What kind of documentation did you submit to support your internal project?
Seniors,
My 221g was approved recently.
Please guide me for below questions –
1. Is this 221g considered as denial when I file ds 160 say next year ? (Or visa approval after 221g will void it i.e. its not considered as denial) ?
2. Can the time spent outside USA due to 221g (Kolkata consulate) be counted as part of 6 yr total h1b period or we can reclaim this period ?
3. Port of entry – I hope there shouldn’t be much trouble due to this 221g and the time spent outside USA approx 7 months shouldn’t be issue at the time of port of entry? Is it safe to have port of entry near to client location or near to employer location (2nd stamping). What all questions I should be ready for ?
Also, please let me know what all things I should be prepared for before I travel. (Was already there in US for last 1.5 years.
N_Aginhotri,
1. Going forward, you will have to mention Yes in the DS-160 form for the question related to visa refusals/denials.
2. Only the time spent inside US is counted towards the 6 years cap
3. There should not be an issue. Carry a recent employment letter stating that employment is still valid. Also carry contact information of your employer/client etc.
Hi Saurabh/All,
Do you have any idea how much time it will take to re-approve the petition if the petition is sent back to USCIS by consulate.
Thanks
Aditya
Aditya,
For me it took 7 months.
Visa Interview : 15th NOv 2011
USCIS received Petition to reivew: 12th Dec 2011
Service Center : VSC
Employer Got NOIR : 10th May 2012
Employer Replied : 16th May 2012
H1b Reaffirmed as per USCIS site : 20th Jul 2012
Thanks,
Sanjay
Thanks for the reply Sanjay, Can you please tell me what is NOIR? Did you went for visa interview again and if yes how was the experience.
Thanks
Aditya
Aditya
NOIR : Notice of Intent to Revoke the application/petition.
Once USCIS sends NOIR , employer has to respond with requested documents in NOIR
after that USCIS takes decision either reaffirms or denies.
Mine is reaffirmed on 20th Jul 2012. Waiting to hear from consulate/VFS for interview.
Thanks,
Sanjay
Thanks Sanjay, Best of the luck for the interview, lets finger crossed :), you will get visa this time.
Thanks
Aditya
@Sanjay,
Is your passport with you? After you get your reaffirmed petition, have you been asked to reappear for another visa interview !
Hello All.
Has anyone who has been referred to 221 G case ( pink slip) in chennai and have re-applied for visa with different employer or went in for different visa type(F1/H4).
Also -please advice if the petition renewal can be done when one has been referred to 221(g) case.
All help/advice is welcome and appreciated.
Saurabh /All.
Any advice. My Visa petition is expiring in next two months.
Thanks in advance
Khan,
There is no guarantee that new visa stamping will not run into issues. You can try, but be prepared that things can go wrong w/ new visa stamping.
Khan, if you can have another client (preferably direct), that would be nice. Just file an amendment for that new client along with LCA and you can apply afresh (cap exempt and in premium). LCA takes 7 working days and everything should be done in 15 days or so (reaching the docs to you may also take time).
Same thing you have to do with new employer. Either ways, if you have a solid case (direct client, all the papers ready), go for it.
I just have a doubt. Since your petition is expiring within two months, and they are certainly going to issue you visa till the validity of your petition. Would you be able to renew it in such a short?
But don’t worry, if it is expired and you could not make it in time, you can always apply for extension from here. Than go with the same steps mentioned above.
Good luck.
Saurabh/Deepak.
Thanks for clarifying. My case is still under processing with chennai consulate.
Just to confirm – we can file for extension with existing/new client details even when the present petition is under processing and go in for fresh stamping.
With two months to expiry for present , what are the other options that I have.
Have there been cases, where the processing was completed post the petition valid date.
I work for a client through Indian MNC.
All help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Khan
Khan,
Yes, that can be done. If the processing gets completed after the petition has expired, then it would not help. The stamp expiration date is typically petition expiration date. I think once they are ready to issue visa and realize that the petition has expired, they would ask for extension before issuing the visa stamp (another delay).
HI,
My H1b is reaffirmed by 20th July
and employer got I797c notice.. its just normal white paper..not like the original watermark letter.
Employer has sent PDF of it. would it be fine or i need to get the one which Employer got..
Please advice..
Thansk,
Sanjay
Sanjay,
I would suggest carrying the copy employer received and not to take any chances when it comes to visa stamping.
Thank You Saurabh
My visa was refused under 221g @ New Delhi Consulate for my H1b(EC model). Now, my visa is approved after 3 months. Now, my wife needs to
go for her H4 visa stamping.
1.Are there chances she also gets 221g again (I assume my case was already in 221g and got cleared couple of weeks back, there shouldn’t
be 221g again.)
2. Currently, I am still in India. What will be the suggestion about when should she go for stamping — if I go to US before her visa
stamping then there are chances consulate may ask for last 3 months salary slips, which won’t be available if she goes immidiately.
3. If she goes for stamping while I am in India and what if consulate gives her 221g and keeps original I-797 with them. In that case I
can’t travel to USA without I-797.
Please suggest.
Hello Shiva,
Please send your wife to Visa interview while you are in India and she will definitely get Visa without any issue. My case was similar to you and I scheduled my wife Visa interview at New Delhi while I was in India after getting my Visa. Please attached the photo copy of your I-797 with File while in main folder and ask her to keep the original petition in separate folder in case they ask then she can provide it. But orginal I-797 is not mandatory.
All the best,
I got 221g white sleep on 24 JAN 2012 from bombay consulate and i submitted all the asked document on 9th FEB. After that i got one mail from bombay consulate regarding sending my document to uscis on 19th MAR. USCIS also confirmed that they received my document on 6th of APR. But still me or my employer have not get any reply from USCIS. so Please assist me in my case. how long should i wait? or do i have any another option?
Yes,
1) We don’t know you or your case, try to be elaborate. Explain your case.
2) Join English coaching classes.
3) Listen before you speak. In this case, read this forum thoroughly before putting questions. You will get your answers. BTW You have plenty of time now.
4) India is equally good with opportunities, try finding a better job here (if your present employer is only a body shopper).
Lastly, good luck for your future endeavors.
alright Deepak.
Thanks for your reply
@BitterButHonest
Can you please elaborate what made you put those comments?
@BitterButHonesh,
I agree with Ismail, what it means “Join English coaching classes.” People who are posting here are already frustrated with H1b rigid process and still you are putting these kinds of comments.
Aditya
can anyone please assist me in my case?
Sky, give us some details.
1) What model is yours? Direct? EC?EVC?EVVC?
2) What documents they asked and what you submitted?
3) Sending your documents to USCIS means they send your case to USCIS for further review I believe. (It actaully goes to DOS and they send it t your approving USCIS office)
Now your present situation is USCIS has to review your case and they can either 1) reaffirm (re-validate) your petition or
2) they may send NOD (Notice of Intent to Deny) to your employer.
In first case you need to appear for another interview (without taking appointment) and you will go thru same process.
In second case, if your employer defend your case giving sufficient document, you get go to situation (or permanent rejection) .
Lets forget case 2 and hope your case will be reaffirmed. but there is no set time line for this. There is ETA and you can not force or influence them (officially). Average time I saw was around 11 months (just my observation).
So either you have to wait till you hear something from them or you can always file a new Cap Exempt H1B (in premium if you want it fast but sometimes they may issue RFE to buy some time) Go for this step if u feel the your case this time is strong.
or find a new employer, file New CAP except H1B and start the same process.
Let us know if you have any doubt. And best of luck my friend. Don’t lose hope.
Thanks Deepak
Hi,
I got a letter from consulate stating that the petition was returned to USCIS as the beneficiary of the petition was not entitled to accorded status as per information received during interview.
Does this mean that the VISA was refused based on candidate’s issues or employer’s issues?
I was in EVC mdel.
Thanks,
Shweta
Hi Shweta,
In Which consulate you attend interview? What was the color of the slip that you received during your interview and now? If you can brief your interview questions that would help.
Yes Shweta, sorry to say but unfortunately your visa is refused.
Good news is your petition is still valid. From your earlier post it seems you were waiting for 8 months. So in this mean time were you working for the client? And what model was it? EVC? EC? Direct?
In your case, this 8 months is actually too long to decide about your case. Anyway, now either you can wait for USCIS decision and if it is reaffirmed, you can try one more time.
Another way is find another client and apply one more time. (You may need to file H1b amendment for new client. It takes hardly 15 working days in Premium).
Alternatively, you can find another employer and do the same process if you feel your employer is not able to find you a better and direct client.
Good luck.
Hi,
My application was sent back to USCIS after 8 months for possible revocation.
I tried to find the number to contact USCIS, but it just goes to the automated machine. Does anyone know USCIS contact number where I can actually speak to a real person?
Thanks,
Shweta
Shweta,
USCIS will not answer any questions for you, as you are not the petitioner. If you have any questions for USCIS, ask your employer/attorney to contact USCIS and ask them.
Hi Saurabh,
My case details,
Interview – Oct, 2011 – Chennai consulate
221G – AAP – Oct, 2011
USCIS – VSC – received the petition for review – Feb, 2012
My question is, when I checked with USCIS, they asked my employer to contact after 180days. As of now my case was in review for more than 160 days around 5.5 months. My employer have not received any update from USCIS. Is there any case that USCIS have taken more time than 180 days to respond for a petition? do I have any options at this point to speed up the process?
thanks,
sk
Karthik, there is no fixed time lines. I may take just weeks or may be months. My case took almost an year. and from the cases I was following, it took around 11 months (don’t make it average case, just my observation).
I would personally advise you to find another client, or employer and file another Cap exempt H1b petition. The waiting is horrible (though you have already seen the worst part, first 3-4 months of waiting) and it is better to concentrate on your future, leaving behind the past.
If you are committed to go back, there are many employer looking for people who have valid or expired H1b, you can always approach them. That would be faster and safer than this wait-may.be.reaffirm-reapply-re.interview-good.luck case.
Wishing you all the best buddy.
Thanks deepak
Hi
Visa Interview : 15th NOv 2011
Employer Got NOIR : 10th May 2012
Employer Replied : 16th May 2012
H1b Reaffirmed as per USCIS site : 20th Jul 2012
What should i do now ?
1: So my employer will get i797 right ?
2: Do i have to wait for Consulate to call/email me?
Please suggest.
Thanks,
Sanjay
Hi Sanjay,
Let me know, when USCIS received your petition? which visa center?
my case is similar to your. My interview – Oct, 2011, USCIS – VSC – received my petition from DOS for review on Feb, 2012. till date no update or even my employer has not received any update from USCIS. waiting for around 5.5months.
thanks,
sk
Hi karthickmurugan
Visa Interview : 15th NOv 2011
USCIS received Petition : 12th Dec 2011
Service Center : VSC
Employer Got NOIR : 10th May 2012
Employer Replied : 16th May 2012
H1b Reaffirmed as per USCIS site : 20th Jul 2012
karthickmurugan
what’s the status on USCIS site ?
Still, it is in review state.
Sajay, your employer will get new I797 and your data should be updated in PIMS. After this consulate will contact you to reappear for another interview.
After getting the I-797, you can send an email to VFS for assistance.
Are you still working for the same client?
Thanks Deepak,
Any idea how long does it take to get new I797 and PIMS udpate.
I am working for same client remotely.
Thanks,
sanjay
Hi Saurabh,
In the FAQ section
Can I reapply if I was refused a visa under 214(b)?
If you now have new information, or if your overall circumstances have changed significantly, you may re-apply following the same procedures as any other applicant. Re-applying is the only way to have your application reconsidered.
so here re-apply is with CAP exemption or with new CAP.
Thanks in Advance,
VN
VN,
214(b) is usually not issued for H-1 visas. Are you sure it was 214(b) issued to you for H-1 and not 221g?
Hi Saurabh,
Here are my case details of my H1 Visa
Case Creation Date: 24-Feb-2012
Response Date: 20-Jul-2012
Status: Refused
Your application was refused. Please see the letter or other instructions you received at the interview.
What does this mean? and will I be able to file another visa with cap exemption with another employer? unitl now I did not hear or get any info from my employer.
Regards,
VN
hi
just now i called the VFS it does not mean that visa refused…..its still admin process…
better you cam talk to the right person even me confused same i received.
hi VN,
can you give me your contact no?
thanks
Hi VN
this is refused so better to go for cap excemption
thanks
Can you provide me your email id?
rajivreddyhnk at gmail dot com
Hey Rajiv,
I am in the same boat too.
Today, I saw Refused status on VFS website.
“Your application was refused. Please see the letter or other instructions you received at the interview.”
Question is .. did you confirm that the Refusal Status mean – Rejected/Denial .. through VFS ?
Thanks,
HI SRIKANTH,,,
add my gamail account [email removed spam alert]
let us discuss even i am not sure…VFS people told me that it still under admin process..but DOS website showing as refused….here my doubt is
i received 221 g white with case number on 11 th july 2012 saying” your application is refused still we need AAP before a final decision can me made”.
i hope that same thing i can see in DOS website. response date : 20th july and showing as refused. if it is rejected we can get an email from the consulate and we will receive a rejecetion letter WHITE saying your employer is not willing to pay blah blah…… so i have contatced my emplyer as well so far my client and employer not received any calls or email from the DOS/CONSULATE/USCIS.
mines is EC model cap exemption. add my id letz discuss.
thanks
Hi…
Yes i confirmed with VFS they said it is not been refused still under admin process. i too do not undertstand whether it is for temporary or rejected .. i too in dilemma..better you find out and please update me… i have kept many efforts this time…all gods grace we cannot do anything.
thanks
Hello Srikanth, Rajiv Reddy, Satish & ALL,
I am also getting the same response when i check my case status thro’ the link. When i saw refused, I was freaked out so I called up DOS and they told me that my case is in administrative process..! Next day when i called up VFS they also said that they do not have any updates on my case, I e mailed VFS to find out my case status and still waiting to hear back from them. will keep you all posted reply i get from VFS..!!!
Thanks
Regards
Rajiv,
I heard the same response too. I left a email describing the same and am waiting to hear the response from them.
Earlier, when I was checking the website it throwed me some Microsoft database error. But now, it displays – process in progress status. however, DOS website still shows me refused status.
Fingers crossed..
Thanks,
VN,
You must have been issued 221g, which is visa refusal. If the consulate asked you to submit specific documents, you should submit them and then wait for them to complete the processing which can take weeks or months.
Hey Saurabh, I have withdrawn my H1B application which was under 221(g) for more than 10 months at Hyderabad consulate. Now planning to travel USA on H4. After landing in USA, Can I apply for H1B visa on the same H1B petition?
Suraj,
You will have 2 options:
1. File COS from H-4 to H-1 using the same H-1 petition and work for the original employer
2. File COS from H-1 to H-1 along w/ H-1 transfer using the old petition and work for a new employer
Hi All,
In the DOS website https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx, if you track 221G Case status, it shows as rejected. However, when you call up KCC or VFS, they say that the case is in administrative processing. Does every case with a 221G form considered as being rejected in DOS website? I just submitted some documents on Friday that were asked by the New Delhi Consulate. So, something does not add up as it it shows rejected on Monday, with a lapse of one working day.
Hi Satish,
it does not mean that your application has been rejected. that is the infomration only after your interview same letter they issue saying your application has been refused and please see the information below that VO tick means it migh be asking for more docs or AAP like that. so even i too shocked by seeing it interview i attended feb 23 rd 2012 showing in DOS 21 st feb 2012 and response date 20th july 2012 . if they refused under 221 g you will get rejection letter saying your applicatio has been susppended and returned to USCIS.
so letz keep hopes on it.
Hi Rajiv Reddy,
DOS is displaying 21 feb 2012, because it was they day you have submitted yout decouments atVFS, not the interview date.
Even I am on the same boat
Case Creation Date: 24-Feb-2012
Response Date: 20-Jul-2012
Status: Refused
What are all the options I have and next steps?
1. Will my employer get any notice ?
2. Can they send further clarification?
3. Will they be able to file new H1 with CAP exemption?
Thanks in Advance!
VN
Hi
in my case they did not ask for any documents i have attended for the interview on 23 rd feb 2012 and they kept my docs and passports after 4.5 months i received 221 g white with case number on july 11th 2012 saying under AAP. today i have checked my case number in DOS site mentioned case creation date 21st feb 2012 and response date 20th july 2012 . Status : “Your application was refused. Please see the letter or other instructions you received at the interview”.
up to my knowledge it is does not mean that rejected.
same what vo said that will be updated in DOS they might check with USCIS and will take dcision. you can file for h1b cap-exemption.
Thanks a ton.
Hi satish,
sorry i was in confuse mood i too dont know…..hope it is not still verifying and trying to get the right answer for it.
thanks
sorry satish,
that mean rejected so even i came to know now.
thanks
Rajiv,
You mean refused status is same as rejected?
Please tell me if this is a confirmed new.
ashok,
i think it is not total rejection..in that case we will get email directy from consulate..
i think thats the 22 1 g staus already mentioned that application refused might be the same in DOS. because even in my case they issued 221 g white with case number but they didnt tick on “you can track this case no on website” they ticked on AAP.
hopefully it is not total rejection.
let us hope the best
thanks
rajiv
Hi all,
from now i have not yet handed my passp[ort since the consular officer keep it. i submitted 221g document last may 15 2012. what happen to my visa up to naow i haven’t recieved it.
Did any Mumbai Blue 221G IN MAY 2012 received VISA in recent days ?
Hi, I submitted my docs on April 19, 2012 (for 221g blue slip) and yet have not received any response
REgards,
Mohan
I submitted docs about a month ago. USCIS Kentucky center called up and asked my client to fill up the questionnaire a week back. Not sure what is next.
Hi
i got blue 221g in month of may 2012 and submitted docs in month of june 2012.
But didn’t recieved any response till now…
🙁
Hi
i got blue 221g in month of may 2012 and submitted docs in month of june 2012.
But didn’t recieve any response till now…
🙁
Saurabh-
last week my employer received a call from USCIS and they asked questions for about 20-30 mins regarding the company details, H1 Employees etc etc,. Also some of my friends from same employer received a call as well a email from USCIS and were asked some employer-employee based questions.
Do you think this a +ve sign for my 221g ? Any such similar case in a white slip under admin processing who got there visa approved after such contact ! I got white 221g on May 14th at Hyd Consulate and I am not able to track my case status online still !!
Thanks
Vishal
Hi Vishal,
This is positive sign and in Hyd you get response pretty fast. I go tthe same verification call and my interview was in Chennai, but in Chennai such cases take more time to get decision, if it is -ve decision after the call Chennai Consulate will post the answer pretty soon. You can expect +ve decision soon from hyd consulate
Vishal,
The good news is that this shows progress is being made in your case and resolution is near (and that could still mean months). The unknown news is whether this is positive or not as the final outcome will depend upon what USCIS determines based on the responses.
Hi Vishal,
Can you pls share your interview Qs?
Did he state any reason for the Hold?
Are you from BEP listed companies?
Thanks
MI,
I am a H1-B consultant working on EVC model and my Interview questions were mostly based on Employer-Employee relationship scenarios.I was given 221g white slip with no further docs asked and just mentioned we need to do some additional admin processing !
Hi vishal ,
you can check your case status https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx?eQs=o/iS8zDpeAKjMWCuebHqOw==
but i am not sure even i got 221 g white case number when i enter it showing application status : refused. even i am not sure wether it is right or not.
thanks
Hi Rajiv-
I called DOS yesterday and they said that my case was pending AAP and they dont have any update yet. When I check in the above DOS link you sent it shows refused i.e. because I think on our 221g its mentioned your application has been refused under 221g INA. So think we dont have to worry about the status on DOS link hopefully.
Can you please give me DOS contact number?
Thanks in advance
(202) 663-1225 – DOS number
Hi Vishal,
Yes even me too thought same. hopefully it was the 221 g case status i got the white 221 g with case number on 11th july so response date they mentioned as 20th july 2012 so this might be the same as 221 g status.
let us hope the best mines is EC model no docs requested so far no call received either my employer or cleint.
let us all hope the best this is my 2 nd try cap exemption.
will c all the best.
thanks
regs
rajiv reddy
Hello All,
so far I was thinking my case is reaffirmed and was waiting for my employer to receive the reaffirmed petition.
its been 2 months now so called DOS yesterday and found out they do not have any update about this petition , then I called national visa center , got same reply.
I received 2 emails form uscis on same day 14th may .
one saying case is reaffirmed and send to dos for visa processing and second one saying we received this case from DOS for review.
I don’t know what should I do now ?
My employer is not supportive at all , they have stopped responding to my emails .Lawyer is not replying to my emails and uscis cannot provide full information to applicants.
It seems reaffirmation mail came in error.
Anyone in same boat
Any other way to check whats going on with my case.
Will I come to know if at anytime my employer revokes my petition without informing me.
Any kind of suggestion will be helpful.
Thanks
Please respond Jaya as I am in same boat as yours…….I got 221g on mar 27 and reaffirmed email on may 21 along with other email from uscis snd no updates whatsoever from dos and consulate till now
Sri,
I looked online and found that many people have received 2 emails on same day from USCIS like us . It is a confusing state.
But I think my case has not been reaffirmed otherwise DOS, NVC and USCIS all cannot give wrong information. And moreover my employer has not received petition also.
I called DOS and they ask us questions inturn and answer accordingly onetime they say admin process and next they said its with one of the consular centers.
Hello All,
I received 2 emails form uscis on same day 14th may .
one saying case is reaffirmed and send to dos for visa processing and second one saying we received this case from DOS for review.
so far I was thinking my case is reaffirmed and was waiting for my employer to receive the reaffirmed petition.
its been 2 months now so called DOS yesterday and found out they do not have any update about this petition , then I called national visa center , got same reply.
I don’t know what should I do now ?
My employer is not supportive at all , they have stopped responding to my emails .Lawyer is not replying to my emails and uscis cannot provide full information to applicants.
It seems reaffirmation mail came in error.
Anyone in same boat
Any other way to check whats going on with my case.
Will I come to know if at anytime my employer revokes my petition without informing me.
Any kind of suggestion will be helpful.
Thanks
Jaya,
Your best bet is to convince employer to follow-up w/ USCIS. As the 2 emails were received on the same day, it is possible that one of them was sent in error (especially the one regarding re-affirming of the case). I highly doubt that they can review the case within a day, and may have send that email in error.
If your employer is not co-operating, you can start thinking of employment elsewhere. Based on your current petition, you will be eligible for cap-exempt petition.
Thanks alot Sourabh for your reply.
Here is my details:
Visa type: H1B
Industry: Software
Visa interview date: 14/May/2012( 10th week now)
Got pink slip, did not ask for any documents
Now, I have joined another largest s/w MNC , they have transferred my visa. But my passport is with US embassy.
1>Can I request for passport since I need to attend interview from new company?
2> Without cancelling my earlier petition can I ask VO to send my passport? is it possible?
3> will it cause any negative impact on revoking passport?
AK,
1. Yes, you can request the consulate to return the passport. Call VFS to know the process
2. Yes, you will have to withdraw the stamping request
3. If you go for stamping through new employer, the old stamping will not impact the outcome as long as you submitted valid documents.
Hi All,
My Case
Int Date-09-May-2012
Slip Given-221 G Blue
Consulate-Mumbai
Today received mail from Mumbai Consulate
“Please send petition and supporting documents and the contract between petitioner and end-client via VFS”
Can some one tell me the docs that I have to submit to VFS?
Sandy D
Hello Sandy,
Thats a good sign to get the Visa. You have to submit all I-129 petition documents + client contract document with your employer. Please ask your employer to provide the contract document.
Are you still working for the client remotely?.
Hi RC,
Yes I am still working for that client at offshore.
Any idea how much it will take for processing?
Sandy D
Yes, send them your
1) MSA (Master Service Agreement) or SoW (Statement of Work)
2) H1-B I797 copy
3) Valid LCA (for your role and for that client location)
4) Client Invitation Letter is also advisable to send – (OPTIOINAL)
5) Your updated Resume
Send all of them in .pdf format and the resume must be in .txt format
Ok. But they have mentioned to send the docs via VFS.
Do I need to send all those same to consulate as well via Email?
Sandy D,
If they asked the documents through VFS, then drop them at the VFS counter. Make sure to get some sort of acknowledgment from VFS about the submission. Also, keep a copy of documents for your reference (VFS is misplacing documents off late).
Ok. Will do. Thanks for the information.
One quick question…Do I need to submit my passport also?
Hi,
On
https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx
Status is shown as refused.
Not sure what does this means. On the other side consulate is sending mail to provide documents and on above url its showing as refused?
Can you please explain about all this confusion?
Hi,
Has anybody used the Senator route for H1B 221G related cases? Please do share your experiences.
Also, can somebody share a letter that they have written to the senator?
I have has been stuck up in India for 7 months now and would like to understand if the senator route works.
Thanks in advance.
Hi Satish,
We did tried, but it is not helping much. Senator email helps in getting latest status(the same message that we get from VFS), it does not help in speeding up. In which consulate you attended interview and what was the date of IV? What is the color of your slip?
Hi,
Green Color. New Delhi Consulate.
What is your case status and when have you applied? WHich Senator have you used – Local or State?
Satish
What was the date of IV? Mine is Blue aap in Chennai, we approached VA state senator for which we just got pending status. If it is in completetion status they will post that, if not same pending status message that we get through VFS. Mine is still pending and has ben on hold for last 6 months.
Hi,
Sorry, I did not understand your message. Date of Visa appointment was Dec 22nd’11. Sumitted documents on Dec 28th. Waiting for 7 months now.
What is completion status?
If the actual status of your case is about to be approved/denied they will post the same to senator office, if not they will post same pending status to senator office. Senator email is not going to help in speeding up the case, they take their own time:(
With whom is your passport? with them?
The passport is with the consulate. WIll it make a difference?
hmm Passport being with the consulate is a positive sign, in most of the cases you would get your visa stamped.
Rarely there are even cases where the passport was returned with a rejection letter stating the reason. Unless, you don’t have any fraud history, it shouldnt be a prob to you!
Good Luck
Hello Satish & Ismail,
I am also stuck from New Delhi since dec.’11..! I got 221g green slip, so far they have not rejected my case and my passport is still with the consulate..!!!
I do not know when this process is going to end..!!! I am positive as they still have my passport or else they would return my passport if they are going to reject it I guess .(????)..! I figured out that usually they reject the case at consulate level and send it back to USCIS in few months…!
Any comments or advice is greatly appreciated..!!!
Thanks..
Hi,
Can you please send me your contact details? Looks like we are in the same boat. I have been in the same boat since Dec’2011. The passport is still with the consulate and about 3 weeks ago, we received a mail to submit DHS Letter, whatever that is. We just submitted all docs received from USCIS last week.
Thanks
Satish
Hey Satish,
My contact number is +91 9979396697..!
All,
This article has more information about the 221g process.
hi satish,
ya you may be right the route of senetor will work ….
my lawyer is also work out on this topic …you just take a chance
what will output…
and also if possible if you found some process to reach to the senetor so
inform me …
thanks a lot…to all user to share ther exp….
Hi All.
Does any one have a suggestion and process to reach out to senator/DOS to find the pending case status.
Appreciate all your help in advance.
Hi,
I have been trying to reach the Local and State Senators for 2 weeks now. Local senators have said that they cannot do anything as this is an immigration issue. The way to reach out to them is to fill up the online form and then keep following up on the phone number given.
However, success rate I have had is not very positive.
Anybody has any other ideas, please do suggest.
Satish
hi satish..
i m also just going the way for the sanetor but from your comment i think that it is
not benificial for me…so what could be the next things..
due to long pending …my employer interest is slow down …..
did you submitt the doc to vfs…
thanks
Hi Saurabh,
I m Rajnikant I went for visa stamping at Delhi ,India and my case was put under 221(g) administrative processing(Green latter). On April 1st 2011, and after that I submit required document to the VFS center Ahmedabad (document required A DHS latter copy and end client contract latter) on 13th April 2011After that there is no any Reply from US embassy till today its pass more than 14 month from interview and my petition is expired after 15 months so in such type of situation what can be expected from US embassy which type of output we expect from embassy in such type of cases. .Plz advice
Thanks……….Please help me to get out of this stuk
Reply
What’s your relationship model? Are you a BEP applicant?
Rajnikant,
If your 6 years are not yet exhausted, you can apply for your visa extension with in India. Or it is better to file a new H1-B using your old approved petition. (It will not come under 2013 quota).
Make sure you have sufficient evidence to prove your Employee-Employer relationship and other supporting documents.
Good luck.
hi deepak,
thank for reply..
i couldn’t get what you try to say
this is my first H1B and waiting for more than 14 month .it is under pending status..
thanks
Rajnikant, there are two possible outcome of this pending admin process.
1) Re-affirmation: You need to go for another interview to the consulate and have all the documents to prove your case. Make sure you have sufficient document and answers to prove your Employee-Employer relationship.
2) Denial Letter: Your employer will received a notice for intent of denial and you employer has to establish your petition was righteous giving sufficient evidences. (Your employer might not go for this).
All you can do, ask your employer to file another petition based on your present ‘pending’ petition and have another shot for direct and different client.
Or you can find another employer who can file for you another petition using your approved petition.
Both can be done even in parallel.
hi deepak,
thanks for your reply.
my employer still not recieve any denied latter of my petition
and when my application is under addministrative processing so how can i go for another interview.as erliar i personally visit delhi embassy but they refuse to contact to the counselar ..
and i m from gujarat rigion and us embassy area is mumbai..but when i take appoitment at that time mumbai has some renovation work so candidate move to delhi area …so i have to take appoitment at delhi
so please suggest me what can i do…
thanks
Hi Saurabh,
My h1b petition was reaffirmed on 23rd 2012 by USCIS & i rec’d original i797c from my employer also & send the copy of same to mumbai consulate for further processing.
I rec’d email from Mumbai consulate stating that the consulate will contact you once they will receive the reaffirmed petition from USCIS.
What does this mean ??
Can i again take new appointment & go for interview in mumbai as i haven’t receive any emails from mumbai consulate for interview it is almost 3 mnths now
Anand,
You need to wait until Mumbai consulate gets the notice from USCIS. They will then tell you the further process.
Hello everyone, I had submitted my documents on the 7th of March 2012 for green form. Today I received an email from VFS asking me to submit the same documents. Is it possible that VFS failed to deliver my docs to the Consulate? Has this happened to anyone before? This is really weird and making me worried.
Vicky,
Yes, this happens. Submit the documents again or send them some proof that you already gave those documents to VFS.
Saurabh,
Do you know about Visa I-130 petition?
let me know I have some questions
Thank in advance
Walter Ramirez
Walter Ramirez,
I don’t know much about it.
Hi Saurabh,
Attended H1B visa stamping in HYD on Feb 4th 2011
Given 221(g) yellow slip and asked to submit all the documents.
Submitted documents at VFS on 25th Feb 2011.
Till now( 15 months) there has been absolutely no updates about my case. Each time I shoot an email to Hyd US cons, they say my case is under administrative processing. I have now given up hope on my H1B visa .
hi BPR
i m in the same boat as of you
i was attend the interview in 1st april 2011 and
till now ther is no any reply from us embassy delhi after got 221g latter of required some additional document…..
can you share your contect detail
Thanks
Rajnikant hirapra
09722539640
Hi Saurabh,
I went for second interview for my H1 reaffirmed case and VO asked me following questions.
Mine is a EVC model and got a 221g in feb, 2012.
1> Do you still work for XXX company.
A> yes, I have just joined them and plan to work with them if the visa is approved.
2> Was your I-140 files in the past?
A> yes it was filed by my previous employer and it was approved.
3> Do you still have a job with your client after 4 months?
A> I checked with my employer last week and the postion with the client is till vacant.
4> Are you married ?
A.> YES
5>Your visa is approved.
A> YAHOO
Thanks a lot saurabh for this forum and keep up the good work. I wish good luck to all the waiting folks.
Rajesh
Congrats Rajesh! Have a safe trip to US.
Hi Saurabh,
I got 221g from US embassy (new delhi) on 14-03-2012. Today, I received a courier from embassy which states that my visa application has been rejected. Can you please tell me is there anything else me/my employer can do in this.
Thanks
Aditya
Hi Saurabh,
This is what I received from embassy:
Based on the documents you have submitted to us, and the information elicited in your interview with an American Consullar Officer, we are not able to issue you an H1b visa because:
Your Petioner does not appear to be either able or willing to provide qualifying employment in the United states in accordance with appropiate laws and regulations.
In accordance with united states law and department of state guidelines, action on your case has been suspended, and the I-129 Petiton for a Non-Immigrant worker filed on your behalf will be returned to the united states citizenship and Immigrant services (USCIS) with a memorandum explaning the facts of your case as presented to us at the time of interview. The US Embassy in New Delhi is no longer handling your case, and will be unable to give you any information on the status of your petition.
For your information, your visa was refused today under section 221g of the Immigration and Nationality act (INA). Essentially, this section states that a visa cannot be issued to anyone whose application does not appear to the consular officer to meet the requirement of INA or of the regulations thereunder.
Thanks
Aditya
Hi Aditya,
This means your petition is sent back to USCIS to revoke it but now all depends on USCIS to take action either they will reaffirm or send a memo to your employer to provide the justification. This proess may take time so either you can wait or file a new petition for fast process. Please keep checking your petition status on below site with the receipt number and you will come to know the USCIS decision.
https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/Dashboard/CaseStatus.do
The whole process will take about two months. What is the date they mentioned in the letter?.
Thanks for the reply RC
I received the letter yesterday and what ever I have mentioned in the post this is all written in that.
If USCIS again apporved it do I need to go for interview again?
This H1b process is becoming so much frustrating, my case is processing from past 1.6 years and I don’t how much more time it will take.
Thanks
Aditya
Thanks for the reply RC
I received the letter yesterday and date mentioned on that is 5 july 2012
If USCIS again approved it do I need to go for interview again?
This H1b process is becoming so much frustrating, my case is processing from past 1.6 years and I don’t know how much more time it will take.
Thanks
Aditya
Hi RC,
As you told me that I can file new petition for fast processing. I would like to tell you that my petition was filed under 2010 quota and this year H1b quota is completed. So, can I use cap exempt to file new petition for my H1b?
Also, with the new petition you mean to say I should file my visa with new employer?
Thanks
Aditya
Yes, If USCIS reaffirm your petition then you have to go for another interview but in that case you schould not have to schedule the appoinment. Yes, it will be better to file a cap exempt petition through different employer.
Your current petition was filed for ineternal porject or EVC or EC model?.
RC,
I don’t know much about these model. I am currently working in India with MNC. I have explicitly apply the visa with the US based company. I have some doubts also, it would be great if you clear those.
1) My visa is filed in 2010 with X company, so as you suggested I can go for another employ as cap exempt visa, but I have one doubt in this. What I read about cap exempt visa is “it can be filled by non-profitable or govt based company” which means not every company can file this.
2) Previous to 2010 visa filing, I have applied my visa with other company in 2008 but at that time when USCIS asked the offer letter to my employer he has withdrawn my application. So, I just wanted to know does it effect on my profile like I have already filled visa with two different company and now I will file with another company.
Thanks
Aditya
What I know about my case is, I will work for some client there but from my employer’s location itself. Like in India we do.
Aditya,
1. Cap-exempt petition can be filed either by a non-profit org, or by a for-profit organization when the beneficiary (i.e. you) already have an approved petition. This cap-exempt petition is also loosely referred as H-1 transfer.
2. The older petition doesn’t impact you. You have an approved petition from current employer and it can be used for filing another cap-exempt petition (aka H-1 transfer). No payslips required as you have never traveled to US.
Hi Saurabh/RC
Please reply for my below thread.
Thanks
Aditya
Hi Saurabh\All,
Do you have any idea, how much time it will to reaffirm the pettion once it is sent back to USCIS by consulate.
Thanks
Aditya
Hi Saurabh,
Today I received to mails from USCIS, I registered my case number on their site.
1) Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity
On July 25, 2012, a USCIS office received this case from the State Department with a request that we review it. We will notify you when we complete our review, or if we need something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283
2) Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity
On July 25, 2012, we shipped this approved or re-affirmed case to the Department of State for visa processing. For more information, please contact them directly.
Can you please tell me what will happen now, any idea how much time it will take.
Thanks
Aditya
Aditya,
If the petition was re-affirmed then your employer will required reaffirmed 797C copy. You can then contact consulate on when to re-appear for visa interview.
There are some recent examples when even though the person received 2 emails on same day, the case was still under review. Ask your employer/attorney to follow-up w/ USCIS if the case is really re-affirmed or not.
Saurabh/All.
From the notes, I assume we can reach out Department of State ,Washington,DC for pending 221 G cases if we have not heard back any update post 60 days.
Could you please share the contact information to reach out.
Thanks in advance.
SK
SK,
I don’t know the contact information, but it should be there on DOS website
Hi ,
I have attended H1B visa interview and got 221g . And got an email with below information , Could you please help what needs to be done in this case.
Please complete the below questionnaire and e-mail it to HydADMIN@state.gov. You MUST also attach the following:
A complete CV/resume and a complete list of publications and professional/research references. CV/resume should be submitted in text (*.txt) format. If you are retired, you MUST still include a CV/resume listing your past work and any part-time work since retirement.
A scanned copy of the invitation letter from the organization/university that you will meet or attend. The letter should be saved and sent as an Adobe Acrobat (*.pdf) file.
You may scan and attach supplementary material if needed, such as invitation letters, transcripts and research papers. Supplementary materials should be saved and sent as Adobe Acrobat (*.pdf) files.
Failure to follow these instructions will substantially delay and may prevent the administrative processing of your application.
You must include your passport number and Case Number in the subject line of all e-mails.
——————————————————————————–
Applicant name: TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE____________________________________
Date of birth: TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE____________________________________
Place of birth: TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE____________________________________
Father’s name: TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE____________________________________
Mother’s name: TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE____________________________________
Spouse’s name: TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE____________________________________
Purpose of visit: TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE____________________________________
Proposed date of U.S. arrival: TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE____________________________________
Itinerary: TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE____________________________________
Sponsor name: TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE____________________________________
Sponsoring institution: TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE___________________________________
Sponsor Address: TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE___________________________________
U.S. contact name: TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE____________________________________
U.S. contact phone (home): TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE___________________________________
U.S. contact phone (work): TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE____________________________________
U.S. contact phone (other): TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE____________________________________
U.S. contact e-mail: TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE____________________________________
Education: TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE____________________________________
University name: TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE____________________________________
Course/subject of study: TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE____________________________________
Years attended: TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE____________________________________
Current/recent research: TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE____________________________________
Planned research: TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE____________________________________
U.S. Academic Advisor: TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE____________________________________
Plans after return: TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE____________________________________
All prior U.S. visas (class, issue and expiration dates):
TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE____________________________________
All prior passport numbers: TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE____________________________________
Dates and countries of all past travel:
TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE____________________________________
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Hi ,
My h1b petition was reaffirmed on 23rd 2012 by USCIS & i rec’d original i797c from my employer also & send the copy of same to mumbai consulate for further processing.
I rec’d email from Mumbai consulate stating that the consulate will contact you once they will receive the reaffirmed petition from USCIS.
What does this mean ??
Pls help me
Thks
Anand,
This means you need to wait until the consulate receives the petition from USCIS.
Hi
I m Rajnikant I went for visa stamping at Delhi ,India and my case was put under 221(g) administrative processing(Green latter). On April 1st 2011, and after that I submit required document to the VFS center Ahmedabad (document required A DHS latter copy and end client contract latter) on 13th April 2011After that there is no any Reply from US embassy till today its pass more than 14 month from interview and my petition is expired after 15 months so in such type of situation what can be expected from US embassy which type of output we expect from embassy in such type of cases. .Plz advice
Thanks……….
Hi Rajanikant,
I am in a simialr state. However, can you please confirm what DHS Letter you submitted. Also, can you please share your contact details and I will call to discuss.
Satish
Rajanikanth,
Can you please respond to this mail? It is very urgent and critical for me and I will really appreciate your help here.
Satish
646 651 6383
Hi Satish,
DHS letter means your I-797 petition receipt document that will be one page with your employer name validity of I-94 . EAC xxxxxx etc. So you can submit that.
Hi Rajanish,
Thanks a ton for the response. Can you please share yoru contact details? Would like to have a quick call with you.
Satish
hi satish,
DHS means department of homeland security..
for contect mb numb 09722539640
Saurabh,
Can you please reply to my previous post on what a DHS Letter means. I have recieved a mail from the consulate asking me to submit my DHS Letter. This is in refernce to a 221G that I got in December 2011. Request you response. Exact sentence from Consulate “Please submit your DHS Letter and Rs 183”.
Thanks in advance.
Hi Satish,
DHS means – US Department of Homeland Security. Did you get any letter from US consulate before I not sure if they are referring to your petition. You can call VFS and they will def provide you right info. I don’t have your preprevious e-mail so can not give you the exact answer
Hi RC,
Thanks for the reply. However, this is the first mail from the consulate and we have not received any mail from DHS or the consulate earlier.
Satish
Hi All,
found below URL over net which best describes on what basics USCIS evaluates employer-employee relation.
.”http://www.h1base.com/visa/work/H1BemployerEmployeeRelationshipRule/ref/1577/”
Pretty Useful information!!Thanks Harish
hi sourabh
here is my case i been hyderabad consulate on 25th august,2011 VO gave me 221(g) saying that returns from employer and replace damaged passport from my side , i have submitted both on 23rd sept,2011, after ages they return only my passport along with another 221(g) on 15th feb,2012 and didn’t ask any doccs.since no reply yet. is there any way 2 fasten the things please let me know bdw i am on EC model,thanks
Maram,
There is no way to speed up the process. You can contact DOS or your local senator, but it may not help much.
I received my passport with VISA yesterday. It was tough time to wait for that much long but finally got it. I hope everone should get the Visa soon who is struck with 221g.
Special thanks to Saurabh who provided the valuable info and that help a lot.
Case Details:.
Dec 18th 2011 – went for H1B renewal stamping at Delhi. VO told will take one week to review and rejected my Visa on 24th Jane due to employee – employer relationship and sent the petition to USCIS to revoke it
Feb 28th – USCIS reaffirmed the petition and sent the re affirmed petition to my employer and to DOS to process the Visa.
March 16th 2012 – Appeard for second interview and VO was not completly satsify with answer for E-E relationship and told me that will take one week to review the case.
April 4th 2012 – Received a e-mail from VFS to submit the document Client letter, Contract etc and I did on 27th April 20122.
May 2012 – DOS checked with client about my role and validate client letter.
Jun 29 – Received the passport with Visa stamp.
Thanks All.
Congratulations RC!! Could you also let us know when they requested you to submit your passport before your final stamping with visa!!
Hi SB,
My passport was with US embassy from 161th March 2012 I
Hi Saurabh & All,
US embassy New Delhi issued me a Visa without printing my Employer Name & petition receipt number on the Visa page. This will be issue? does anyone received the Visa without printing the Employer name and Petition Receipt number.
Please reply me ASAP.
Hello RC,
Many congrats to you for getting visa stamped.
Please help me with few of things:
my petition was reaffirmed on 14th may 2012 , however till now my employer has not received the reaffirmed petition.
How long does it usually takes for Re approved petition to reach to employer.
Does my employer has to call USCIS and ask for it or USCIS sent it to them any which ways.
Do you need re approved petition for filing COS .
Please reply , any clarification will be helpful
Thanks ,
Jaya
RC,
That is strange. Check w/ your attorney on this. I think it’s just a printing error and it should be fine at PoE.
Congrats RC! Have a safe flight to US.
Congrats.. RC.
I am also in same situation .
H1b Visa Interview : 15th NOv 2011 @ new Delhi
USCIS received Petition to reivew: 12th Dec 2011
Service Center : VSC
Employer Got NOIR : 10th May 2012
Employer Replied : 16th May 2012
H1b Reaffirmed as per USCIS site : 20th Jul 2012
My h1b reffirmed and i attended second interview on 16th Aug 2012 @Delhi
VO kept passport & other supporting documents including Client Letter & Told that “i want to re-evaluate your case and let you know ASAP”
I’m tensed that what elese they want to re-evaluate as USCIS already reaffirmed..its been more than 9 months now..:(
Didn’t you submit client letter on your Second interview 16th March 2012?
Thansk,
sanjay
Hi,
Over the last 1 year, I have seen a lot of 221G cases in Mumbai and Delhi and I am following the same to check for updates, as I am also in the same category
This is an interesting website. I am trying to follow up 221G cases in Mumbai and Delhi.
Following how long 221G cases take to completion.
It takes anywhere between 2 weeks to several months(3-10 months these days)
Hi,
I am tracking all H1B and 221G cases. I am in a similar case and trying to see how soon things like this get resolved.
Hi All,
have a 221G case and trying to follow all possible options.
Hi,
i got interviewed on 5th April 2011 in chennai and got 221g blue slip. submitted documents on may10th 2011. I called up VFS to know that my case is in administrative processing. some days later VFS sent a mail saying my case has been refused sent back to kentucky. In USCIS site it says in Feb month…
On February 10, 2012, a USCIS office received this case from the State Department with a request that we review it. We will notify you when we complete our review, or if we need something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.
For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations.
Still waiting for a response, and i have no clue how much time i have to wait.
Will i get H1B visa, what are the chances of getting approval. Please some one guide me, already more than a year passed.. totally frustrated.
Hello,
I m stuck with the same,today i got reply from vfs,that your petition was returned to the Kentucky Consular Center (KCC) on Aug 5, 2011. Once KCC receives a petition, it is returned to the approving office of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) for review and possible revocation. Please direct all future inquires regarding this case to the approving USCIS office.
I m also frustrated as its been almost 10 months and not sure whether i ll get visa or not 🙁
Best luck to u!