H1B, H4 Visa

Hi All,

I had my visa interview on May 11, 2022

VO asked to provide my LCA, I didn't had it at the moment

VO Hands over the Green 221g and asks to submit LCA in order to get the visa.

Got another email requesting the End Client Letter

Documents Sent May 23, 2022

Last Update: June 23, 2022

Still Refused Status, waiting to receive documents back.

H1B Stamping with DUI 2022 Mumbai Consulate

Don’t worry !! You will be alright. Panic simply makes things worse and be ready to spend some good time in India. ( Took me 4 and half moths )

Date of Arrest : Oct 2018
Location : California

Waited for 9 months and then was charged for misdemeanor. Active Probation when reached mumbai and still a year left (3+ years) since my case was resolved in Feb2020 so the probation would end on 2023.

Booked Visa Appointment for March 10th for Dropbox.
Received Refused by March 17th but not to worry as Refused is that they move the case to Administrative Processing. The passport was returned with a 221g slip that stated I have to book an appointment with Visa Officer.

Booked Visa Appointment for around 15th April as the cgi portal did not open option for me to book the appointment. Made numerous calls to embassy but they just asked me to wait and after 2 weeks I was able to schedule one.

Things carried to Interview : Visa, DS160, court records

VO: How are you doing ?
Me : I am doing good, Thanks for asking.

VO: So tell me what happened in Oct 2018 ?
Me : Mentioned what was I arrested for ( Keep it short and please do not tell the entire story and be humble about your mistake but also mention that it was resolved even if you have the case related duties are not completely fulfilled like probation)

VO: I will be back in few mins ?
ME: I was trembling inside for few mins until she came back . She talked to her colleague and seem to discuss more about my case.

VO: After 5 mins, she returned back to me and gave me another 221g which required medical evaluation. She mentioned to complete it as fast as possible so that will help her review my case and make it move forward. So kindly go to this checkup asap.
Me: Thank you for your time.

Booked appointment with Rele clinic after leaving the interview and earliest date was next week on 24th April.
I went to clinic and they were very cordial and responsive and did all the test. Blood and few xrays of my chest. They do send you to another doctor to test mental evaluation that your not addicted to alcohol where they ask you basic questions about how often you drink and why do you drink and what was the effect of DUI in life. Don’t panic it is all straight forward and you dont have to prepare for it.
Please simply remember few imp details related to case as they might ask you day, date and a bit of explanation of what happened that night. Again don’t worry like it end of the road for you. Try to be positive and calm. You will get a CD and receipt of payment, so please hold onto it as you may need them to carry while to re-enter USA as thats the only proof of medical evaluation . It’s costly and be ready to pay around 12-15K Indian rupees.

I called them after a week and they said they have submitted the report and still the case shows Refused on 8th May.
May 24th after 2 weeks, my case still showed Refused but the case Date had updated but Status remained Same.
 
June 10th, case date updated but still Refused

June 24th, case date updated along with case status to Administrative Processing

June 27th, case status Issued

June 29th, Collected Passport from BKC

Returned US on 5th July.

Officer : Name, Visa Status and till what time visa is valid ?
Me : Gave them details

Officer : I will be sending you for second check, please follow this officer.

Waited in room for couple of mins and officer called me and asked me what happened on Oct 2018. I kept it short and discreet and mentioned case is resolved to which he replied you may enjoy your stay.

Remember you are fighting against time so you will need to be patient and things will work for you. Please take care of your health. Overthinking just makes you worse. You won’t be able to return back in time so please accept the phase and try to be more happy. Be more around family and friends, laugh a little as that is the only thing that will help you. Don’t ever drink and drive as its not worth the stress that will be caused in your life. You will get Approved and Issued at the end of the couple of months, so try to be positive and enjoy your time in India.

The Immihelp website helped gain a perspective of the expected timeline, while my visa stamping was in process.
Sharing my experience and timeline for the H1 visa stamping process in Toronto Canada to extend the information support.

Dropbox Location: Toronto
Visa Type: H1B
Canada Post delivered documents: 06/24/22
Status - No Status: 06/24/22
Status - Application Received: 07/20/22
Status - Administrative Processing: 08/04/22
Status - Issued: 08/09/22
Canada Post: 08/10/22

Total Duration - Documents Delivered to Visa/Passport Issued = 47 Days.

The required documents list doesn’t say to get all previous I-797’s but during Dropbox they ask for old approval notices as well.

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 a passport valid till October 2023 and i have an H1B dropbox appointment in Oct 2022. If i go for stamping, does that make any problem, because passport will be expiring in a year after stamping ?Can i re-enter on same passport ?

Hi All,
First time H1-B visa stamping interview at US Consulate in Vancouver
1) What are the things US Consulate in Vancouver allows to carry with you for interview?
2) What are the documents to be carried for the interview?
3) Does US Consulate in Vancouver provide some sort of locker’s or temporary storage for personal stuff?
Thanks in advance.

Ho, Can someone please advise the process or current situation of getting drop box facility for IWP holders for H1B slots in Canada

I dropped my passport and documents on May 24, 2022 in Aramex, singapore.
Application received on May 26, 2022
Application Refused for additional documents on May 26, 2022 - Email came from US Embassy singapore
Additional documents submitted on June 2, 2022
Last updated date is June 10, 2022

Still waiting for outcome

HI, I went for Biometric on April 5th 2022 and April 06th for visa Interview in New Delhi. DS 5535 was issued and submitted on same date. Still waiting for response it is almost 2 months now.