H1-B 7th year extension- stamping

[visitors_visa]

Hi

I am on my 8th year extension for H1-B and have my I-140 approved. I am going to India for my visa stamping (Chennai Consulate). I have been with this company since 4.5 years.

1) Are there any issues with going to India for visa stamping with approved I-140?

2) I have heard there have been increases in background checking and 221(g) in India of late. Any specific reasons behind these denials?

3) When I got my H1-B 7th year extension, my file apparently was randomly selected for site visit and there were USCIS members who paid a surprise visit to my work place. Will this affect my visa stamping in India by any chance?

Please let me know any recent experiences at the Chennai Consulate asap since I will be leaving in a couple days.

Thanks in advance.

[visitors_visa]

H1-B 7th year extension- stamping

Can somebody please reply?

[shervin143]

1) Are there any issues with going to India for visa stamping with approved I-140?
>>> Approved I-140 has no impact on the H1B visa interview.

2) I have heard there have been increases in background checking and 221(g) in India of late. Any specific reasons behind these denials?
>>> Post 9/11 they have increased the background checking & TAL. Also the economy is playing its role and due to a lot of consultancy companies misusing the H1Bs, they want to make sure they let only the eligible candidates in.

3) When I got my H1-B 7th year extension, my file apparently was randomly selected for site visit and there were USCIS members who paid a surprise visit to my work place. Will this affect my visa stamping in India by any chance?
>>> No.

[visitors_visa]

Thank you.

I don't work for a consulting firm. I am a direct employee of a company in the US. Will that help in my case?

[shervin143]

Yes, as long as you carry all the required documents.

I don't work for a consulting firm. I am a direct employee of a company in the US. Will that help in my case?

[visitors_visa]

Hi

I have been reading a lot about rejections and 221(g) on this forum.
In the worst case scenario of H1b visa stamp rejected and approved I-140, what are the options to get back to USA?