Submitted the application(H1B) via VFS dropbox - DO NOT know the status yet

[sirisha_ara]

Hi,

How to know the status of the application after submitting the application via VFS dropbox.

I attended the interview for H1B visa at Chennia consulate on Jan 10th, 2006. I was given a 221(g) on that day asking additional documents ( Project/Client details). Also, my blue form was talking to submit the additional documents via VFS drop box.

Later, i have submitted the additional documents on Jan 31st at VFS, hyderabad. Almost 3 weeks are over for now.. But, i haven't received any information from the consulate yet. When i called the consulate, they are informing that the application is in process.

Does anyone know how much time the consulate to process the H1B application when submitted at VFS (dropbox)?

How to know the status of the application?

Can we track our application online? If yes, request you to provide the information.

Thank you in advance.

Regards,
Mahitha

[srinni]

Hi Mahitha,

You can track application details at VFS website..Normal process of VFS Drop box is 2 to 3 weeks in some cases it may extended...All u need to do is just wait till u hear from consulate......I wish you all the best...

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[sri241]

Hi Mahita,

Yes, thats true. Since mycase is similar to you.
I think, you might have seen my queries on this board (i mean discussion forum).

That's true, just wait for their response.

Regards,
Rao

[babu123]

how long by drop box

These chennai people are really ridiculous.There is no way of knowing the status of the aplication once we drop in the drop box.any enquiries with vfs they just tell only one thing we dont know it may take 2 to 3 weeks.its already 2 weeks since i have dropped and still no info from them.any cross checking in their site says no record found call help line ridiculous.

I hope anybody who gets/doesnt get his visa through the vfs drop box will update this thread so that at least we can know how long it will take by the vfs drop box. Thanks to anyone in advance who can update us in this regard.

by the way sri when did you drop in the drop box and where?

[sirisha_ara]

HI Srini & Rao,

Thank you very much for your quick response.

Please keep us posted when ever you get/find any progress on this area.

Regards,
Sirisha

[razor01apr78]

Yet another VFS drop-box case (unending wait!)

Hi All,

I had taken up my H1B visa inteview in the 1st week of Jan. I was asked to provide additonal documentation under sec 221(g) and was asked to utilize the VFS drop-box facility. I did so in the 3rd week of Jan. After that, I sent an e-mail to the Chennai Consulate asking them about the timeline. I got a reply saying "10 to 12 working days". After 12 working days, I called up the Consulate and asked them if I could know the status of my application. I was told that my application in under processing and that they could not give me any details of how long it would take. I was asked to wait until I got the passport back from the Consulate! I am still waiting (It is the last week of Feb now).

When I initially called up VFS, the first thing I got to know was that, if you sent the docs visa VFS drop-box [for sec 221 (g) cases], you cannot track the passport delivery online. You will have to call VFS everyday and enquire if they have received the passport from the Consulate.

I have held multiple visas before this (F-1, B1/B3, H1B, etc.) I have never had problems with visa interviews before. I guess the Consulate is getting tougher on visa applicants and demanding more documents for genuinity reasons. I just hope that the processing gets done fast. I was supposed to leave last month, but I am still waiting for my visa. I have sent the required information that the Consulate has asked for. I will update this forum when I receive the response form the Consulate.

Thanks.