Along with passport got 221g white slip.Brief -> Asked to attend in-person at Chennai Consulate office with mentioned documents in 221g on 12th Sep 2022 (9AM to 11AM)Selected for me You may attend along, please bring all your dependent passports.Documents askedFrom Petitioner side:Petition copy with supporting docsEmployment agreement letterContract between Petitioner and End ClientClient LetterProject Description documentationComplete itinerary of servicesPetitioners last two years of federal tax return documentsFrom Applicant side:Last two year W2Last 6 month PayslipsSep 12th 2022: Entered into Chennai consulate office at 9AMAfter security check in segregated types of appointments (221g, biometrics, L1, H1,..)First counter asked 221g and passports to register our entry and retuned back them. i797 copy new and old (old should be one that matches the visa). This form is an elaborate application outlining details about your current H1-B sponsor, previous employer, location for visa stamping, etc. I showed up at 10 am and they allowed me inside. You can check US Visa Stamping Experiences for the entire collection Article Contents hide 1. AirPods, headphone or any other device like that. Document submitted for H1,Appointment ConfirmationDS-160 ConfirmationTwo Photos (they took one photo only)Employee Verification LetterClient letter (first they returned to me then I forced them to keep it)Latest I-797 and previous Visa stamped I-797 copiesPassport and previous Visa CopiesDocument submitted for H4 Spouse-DS-160 confirmationTwo Photos (they took one photo only)Previous Visa stamped I-797 copy (they asked my spouse latest I-797 copy but we dont have so they asked to write a letter to Consular for not having)Marriage certificatePassport and previous Visa Copies. I showed the appointment proof and went in.They only asked for following docs:1) Ds160 confirmation2) visa appointment3) work proof letter4) copy of i7975) all passports6) two 22 photos. Carry some form of government issue ID card for picking the Passport. Hotel Stayed The Kings Park Grand walking distance to the VAC. Visa status track DS 160 number required https://ceac.state.gov/ceacstattracker/status.aspx. My wife (H1b) me and my two kids of 10 and 6 are dependents (H4). Got a call back in the morning from the embassy asking me resubmit my wifes passport. Answered by two kids. Interview booked in Oct 2021 i.e. We have wait for sometime in that queue. 300 for 6 photos vs $20 that you pay in cvs for 4. Here is the overall process for those who are planning to visit and submit documents in drop box: Visa Type : H1B (First time, Interview waiver, Old visa: L1, B1/B2), Documents Asked:Appointment ConfirmationDS 160PassportI797 BEmployment Verification Letter(not listed in their appointment confirmation list), Timeline:10th Jan Appointment Booked11th Jan Dropbox appointment (appointment: 12:15 pm, Reached at 12:00 pm)12th Jan Application ReceivedNo Update on Status, only Last Case Updated Date changed twice25th Jan Administrative Processing26th Jan Holiday27th Jan Issued29th Jan Passport Delivered at home (Kolkata)(while CEAC shows visa status as Issued and CGI says delivery information as Passport has been received from the consular section and is currently being processed for delivery), Track Visa Status here:https://ceac.state.gov/ceacstattracker/status.aspx?app=NIV, Track Passport Status here: Useless, didnt even update the status when Passport was with Bluedart.http://cdn.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv-passporttrack.asp, Bluedart site (Select Reference Number):I used application no displayed in CGI portal beside email address as Reference no in Bluedart.https://bluedart.com/track-trace. Once completed and submitted online, you will get a confirmation number. Anyway, on June 30th, I received my wifes passport but it was without any stamp. June 05: got July 11th appointment (not through agent), July 11: submitted documents at VFS Bangalore, July 13: case was created at Hyderabad US consulate (documents reached), July 22: passport is ready for pickup at VFS Bangalore. July 27th: Sent an email to support-india@ustraveldocs.comexplaining the situation as it was close to 70 days since the application was submitted.Got the reply on the same day to submit the passport. Biometrics OFC : (23rd Jan 2022) Appointment timing was 14:00 Reached at the VAC around 12:30 Was allowed inside the Shivaji Stadium Metro Station (VAC is on second floor) In front of the VAC a personnel told me to wait till 14:00pm (lot of waiting) (so try to reach early but NOT too EARLY) Then I was told to stand in the queue keeping DS160, Appointment Letter & Passport in hand DS160 and appointment letter was checked They told me to enter the VAC, inside again the documents were checked and my DS160 sticker was pasted behind the passport (It contains the barcode and your premium courier details if availed) Token was given to me and a counter was assigned Went to the counter, biometrics (Photo and Fingerprints) were collected and DS160 was stamped. The VAC personnel told about the Interview date and time (next day). Mobile allowed.Visit all applicants if the retake of the photo is required then its worth.Check the exact face size requirement in the photo.Retake photo service available on the same floor- 500 2 copies.Correction in DS 160, print, Xerox all services are available on the same floor but very expensive.The entry is given before 30-45 minutes of your appointment.Outside of VAC No Drinking water, No Waiting area, No food service, No washroom, No Xerox service, etc. Is it an client: I mentioned its in house project. My photo was ok and I went inside. Document Delivery Section on CGI portal was showing blank since Aug 23.It changed to Processing for delivery and Ready for pick up on 11 am and 3.30 pm on Sept 6. I did my interview in my jacket as did many others.Third step Went inside. I wont be going into details on how to do that here but you may DM me for my inputs. May 18th: dropbox submissionMay 19th: case receivedJune 10th: case updatedJune 18th(1 month after dropbox submission): Refused status on CEACJune 21st: email to pickup passport with 221g(Im a direct full time employee and the 221g had requirements for client letter etc looks like they mistook me for a contractor)July 11th: interview at chennai consulateInterview questions:VO: so you studied in the USMe: yes sir, went to grad school in the USVO: youre a direct employee? I was called inside campus sharp @ 9am(my slot) and when I came out it was 11am). Are slots not open or they are already taken? Then they allowed ppl one by one for finger print check. Came out and got into an auto and autowala asked did you get your work done? My visa was initially Refused and then Issued on Oct-17th after over a 100-day wait. I went to the Stanley office (Offsite collection center or OFC) in New Delhi with my passport, visa, my I-797 petition, Dropbox confirmation letter and visa fee receipt. Read: US to make 20,000 drop box interview waiver appointments in India (January 7, 2022) One of the major takeaways from the session for those hoping to book a visa appointment included the news. Inhouse or Who is your client. VO: What do you do?Answer: I said I am working at client location and mentioned my responsibilities in short or 3 to 4 statements. Went there at 1pm, and was allowed in at around 1:30. Please collect your passports in a week. The whole process was over in 20 mins. Dropbox(Courier In) -->Interview Experience; H1B; Toronto I am a Canadian PR working in the US on H1B. Answered. At 8 AM they asked all 8 to 9AM applicants to form a queue. Monitored the status updates here:https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx. Answered the exact date, Show me your marriage certificate Gave the original. Interview: They let me join the queue about an hour before appt time. Reached at 8:45 am and they let me in. After that I tried to reschedule for earlier dates but missed bulk slot openings. Asked to removed belt and avoid all metallic properties as similar to Airport check. Out of the blue, I saw that my passport along with my wife passport has been mailed back to me. 1.How to pronounce your name. Please be there on time with all the documents.Me: Ok and Thank you.Officer: gave my docs back with a stampMe: took them and left from office and then metro station. Follow up interview appointment details:Had appointment at 9:50 am. VO: you are working for (my company name)? Document Required:I-797 copy.2 photo of each individual.DS 160 confirmation page of each individual.Dropbox visa Appointment page.Marriage certificate Xerox.Employment letter Xerox from Company.Original Passport needs to be submitted.No multiple sets of documents xerox is required. Go inside directly, US VFS office is 2 levels down. Form I-129. The documents asked were. How to Check US Visa Status Online? B1/B2, H1, F1? No update after this. 13 months in advance and got interview date of 14 Nov 2022. H1B, H4 Experiences : Regular, Dropbox from December 6th to December 31st, 2022 Below are User experiences starting from December 6th to December 31st, 2022 for H1B Visa and H4 Visa for both regular visa stamping and Dropbox. Walk directly in. but that reason has to be genuine. 1.Book hotel near so that u can go by walk calmly and be well presentable. Now, they issued the visa for my son on June 24th and for my wife on June 27th. Asked me LCA went through for around 30 sec, As mg client is from another location, why are you working from other location, For H1B drop never send your relative/representative to drop your documents, appear yourself, When embassy takes more than 8 weeks to process your visa, consults an immigration lawyer and consider filling a writ of mandamus. As per the latest norms set by the US Department of State, the H1B Dropbox eligibility period is extended to 48 months instead of the usual 12 months until December 31st, 2022. I went to a small shop right in front of this dropbox where they took another photo in 20 mins and I was back in line. Aug 2- Was praying to get an interview instead of document submission. H1B + H4 Dropbox Experience - Hyderabad (Jan 2023) Visa Stamping Experiences. I couldnt understand the next question, asked him to please repeat the question. But nothing was happening. They have checked my passport and my face ( without mask) and sent to waiting area. I wish all the best to all of you who are waiting for their case to be cleared. Your Visa is APPROVED!!! Thanks for sharing all your inputs which helped me a lot during these days. ** Have lots of patience to wait in queue/sitting in chair/standing in lineIf your time its break-time for those guys, you have to wait for 30 mins to 45 mins. July 20- Drop box in Bangalore for Mumbai consolate.July 22- Application recived. At main gate entry verified passport sticker and ds160 verified during biometric. Doing good. Please do not carry any smart/bluetooth devices other than mobiles as they are not allowed inside.Though I showed up for the appointment with the family, only one person (myself) was allowed.List of Docs Asked Passports, current and Previous I797 copies, 1 copy of photo from each applicant, employer letter, Appointment Confirmation page and DS 160 confirmation page. Made us wait outside consulate in line for 15 mins. (Speaking Hindi then) Tum Hindi padh skta hai Me: Yes I can! Consular: So here is the instruction manual in Hindi that you need to follow while working in US, Your visa is approved, it will reach you in 5 days. We tried for many weeks for interview slots but we werent lucky but luckily we got appointment for chennai on jan 14th using IW option. While waiting for the photos. Photo:I took photos on the same day from DS Photo studio, Basement, Mohan Sing Place on the same road, took 5 mins. Finally July 22 got email to drop off passport for final processing, Submitted passports at hyd embassy on July 25, July 29th- passport ready for pick up at Hyderabad consulate. Arrived at 6.30 AM for 8AM slot. In the mean time my wife and son also attended their interviews and were issued 221(g) asking them to wait for the approval my visa. I am sorry for all who have been affected by this. All Experiences. You can check US Visa Stamping Experiences for the entire collection Article Contents hide 1. I was kind of late so make sure you reach well within time.First step security check.Second step waiting inside for 15-20 mins which was very cold. She asked me for H4 I797 but i dont have it, because I filed the cap exeption from offshore. 3: 166: . So i asked my HR to provide something like Alternate for End client letter from Employer which explains my role and responsibilities. They sent my passport on June 30th and the Bluedart tracking was showing it as out for delivery but I didnt receive it until late afternoon. The lady was processing faster than all other counters today.Questions: Stayed at The Connaught, New Delhi. Next level there is again a security screening and then entered inside consulate. After that In a queue for biometric verification by a US guy. Overall the process is smooth. I see some people were taken photographs and finger prints again in that counter. She flew back to the US two weeks back. Even more anxiety. As we travelled same day from Hyderabad we dont have other choice/option. My F-1 visa from undergrad expires in a few months. the consular officer asked general details, roles work location etc then he said that he is not finding some information in the system so he cannot approve my petition right away, he gave a white slip and said the approval should happen in a week and i should get my passport.
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