H1B, H4 Visa

Hi when I went for visa interview , I got 221g refusal
then I received NOIR
upon responding NOIR , I received reaffirmation letter for approval of petition
now I want to appear for visa interview but my I 129 expiry date is too close to get dates.
I dont know what choices I have. Please guide if any expericence

I am currently on L1B with Company A.
Company B has sponsored the H1B and filed the petition with COS.

I am still waiting for my H1B petition approval.

As October 1 has past, can I still give 2 weeks of notice period to my current employer A and join Company B after 2 weeks ?
Or
I have to leave company A immediately when H1B COS is approved ?

Hi,

One of my friend got caught speeding and he needs to take Speeding charges or Reckless charges which will results in Suspension of License and DMV points.

Did any one had any experience with there Visa interview / GC Process / Citizenship and Port Of Entry (issues if any?) after convicting for Reckless driving and Over speeding ( Which is a Misdemeanors in the state of VA and NC).

Any experience sharing will be able to help to keep his mind at rest.

Thanks.

Hello,

I am going to file a H1B petition this month but my passport expiration date is March 2023. I have a question regarding my petition.
is approving H1B, will they consider passport expiration date? normally, i797 would approve based on the project duration which mentioned on the LCA. but apart from that will they consider passport expiration date also? I also applied for a passport renewal and will get it in next month. Do I need to wait till I get new passport or going to file the H1B petition this month?

Please help me.

Thank you.

Hi All,

H-1b visa holder (Primary Applicant) is eligible for an in-person interview and only H-4 visa holder (Dependent Applicant) is eligible for drop box.

Can a dependent visa holder (H-4 Visa Holder) give up her drop box and go with H-1b visa holder (Primary Applicant) for an in-person interview or should we schedule individual appointment as per eligibility?

Thank you!

Hello. I have my i94 nearing expiry even though I have a valid visa. During my entry to the US, which expires at the start of next year. So, they stamped my i94 to be valid till my Passport expiry. Now I have renewed my passport and it is valid for another 10 years. Now, I wanted to extend my i94. Can I go to any border CBP office and get it stamped? Please help me with your expert input and guidance.

Hi,

I had my in person interview on 22nd August, Officer handed me a white slip 221G however mention that I should hear back in a week. I havent got any notification yet. Initially cgi website showed my passport was with the Embassy however now it says There is no status update available for the passport number submitted. The support desk says my passport is still with the embassy though. Is there a way to track this and how long would this take?

Team,

I need some direction, I spouse hold h4 EAD for 2+ years and never able to work due to medical issues, so when my spouse is ready this year earlier, H4 EAD was expired so we applied H1B using consultancy and its been picked. Now I see the status is still in reviewing state, and there is no ETA for the approval as we know about their own process times.

My actual ask here is, Is it good to extend the H4 EAD which expired in this condition while H1b Lotter in hand but not yet approved ?

Kindly pour some knowledge on this, that would be helpful for us to take some decision.

Thanks,
Kumar,

Hi All - I am currently residing and working in the US. I am planning to visit Canada multiple times over the next few months. Currently, I don't have a valid/unexpired H1B visa stamp in my passport but I have an I-797/I-94 valid till March 2025. Also, I have an H1B visa appointment booked at the US embassy in India in January 2023.

Therefore, I just wanted to ask, Would I still be able to use AVR to enter the US with my H1B visa appointment booked at the US embassy?
(Reason for asking this, I've read somewhere in the past, if someone has a visa appointment booked at the US embassy, then a person can not use AVR)

Would be really helpful if you could please clarify this point. Thanks in advance!

First of all i feel this forum is really helpful as i always refer 'Experiences' section and also felt to share my experience.

Background: Attended twice on H1B consulate interview in last 9+ yrs and this is 3rd time.
Last time attended is in 2016, since then i went through 2 US FTE Employer changes.

Biometrics: 2:30 PM
Aug 28th: Reached 30 mins in advance, Security is calling out based on walkie-talkie they are receiving from Biometrics team
Used private locker to store my phone and Digital watch, charged amount is 100 INR which i feel little expensive
Went through Security check, documents in order etc.
During my turn, the Biometrics staff went through Appointment confirmation, verified DS-160 thoroughly, for my full name, DOB etc, followed by Oath self pamphlet reading, and Palm/finger prints.

Consular Appointment: Aug 29th, 10 am
Reached 30 mins in advance, btw Biometrics and VAC i found my Intended 'Date of Arrival' is printed wrong, missing other States DL updates etc within DS-160, spoke to IndiaTravelDocs team, get the new DS-160 created and submitted on early morning around 8:30 am
Again Documents checks, security clearance followed by sitting in lobby.
We were asked(almost 10 members) to get inside and stand in line(huge line with another 30 members waiting for their turn), after a wait of almost 30+ mins around 10:30 am, my turn came.

VO around 45+ yrs: Good morning
Me: God morning sir

VO: Went through computer screen which i believe is my online DS-160

VO: Which company working for
Me: XXXXXXX XXXXMENTS

VO; Are you on Full time
Me: Yes

VO: Work address:
Me: Told city and state name

VO: Designation ?
Me: Principal S/W Engr

VO: Salary
Me: Disclosed

VO: Asked me to go through Right of Work white booklet
Me: I took it

VO: Aren't you eligible for DROPBOX ??
Me: I mention there's a change of Employer by mistake, instead of actual Passport renewal, for a moment he look as weird

Finally he mentioned VISA has been approved, in fact he approved 2 more Work visa candidates too before me

Advise: Stay composed, give your best, be HONEST as much as possible