Questions asked:VO : Which Location ?VO : End Client or In House Project ?VO: What you do for Company?VO: What is your salary?VO: What is your highest degree?VO: Since how long you Married?VO: How old is Your Kid? 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. I shall be happy to help. The location is Gate 3 at Parinee Crescenzo which is behind the building. I had to wait another month until June 21st when I finally received an email asking me submit all family members passports including me. Overall it was a smooth process. They will allow mobile (must be switched off) and documents but not bags.Just asked only Passport, DS-160 confirmation page, Appointment letter. They gave excuse that your number is international number and was not reachable which is absolutely untrue. Since the center had very low turnout, he was let in. Altough I can drop at Mumbai VAC which is closer to me, I went to HYD VAC to save couple of days in transferring from Mum VAC to HYD VAC. Kindly note- I was concerned about FLYING back from Delhi to my home town as I did not have any Indian government issued ID and my passport was at embassy for stamping. Visa approved. About 15-20 min of wait before entering consulate, another 20-25 min in the interview queue (only 2-3 windows were open and they were gradually opening other windows since it was early hours). You go through security, then they ten print you and take your picture. Aug 3- Printing out all documents. As long as you are eligible and exempted under proclamation, you are fine. CA Officer: How many years working with TCS?Me: AnsweredCA Officer: What will be ur annual salary at US?Me: AnsweredCA Officer: Which location travelling?Me: AnsweredCA Officer to my spouse: When did u married?Me: AnsweredCA Officer to my small kid? whats ur dob?Me: Answered, CA Officer to my 2 kids- How old are you? They were asking passengers from other countries to take RT PCR test after landing. I had to travel to Chennai again just to submit my passport; ugh!Oct-07-2022 to Oct-13-2022: Case Approved but no updates to the case after Oct-07-2022.Oct-14-2022: Case moved to Issued.Oct-17-2022: Received passport with visa stamp. VO asked below questions and documents:Asked applicant passportAsked spouse visa copyMarriage dateWho arranged the marriageCan I see marriage picturesMarriage certificate, PassportDs 160 confirmationAppointment confirmationSpouse passport copy( all pages)Spouse visa copy (latest one)Spouse H1b copySpouse pay stubs 3 monthsSpouse w2 3 yearsSpouse bank statements 3 monthsSpouse client letterSpouse LCASpouse Employer letter ( if you have)Spouse I94Spouse i140 (if you have one), 2 Masters, regular 2017 and day 1 cpt Oct 2021, COS. Timeline:VAC: Jan 5th 12:30pmCA: Jan 6th 8:30amCurrent status: Administrative Processing Passport with officer. No fuss involved. Total 45mins process. If you got it approved, what was time duration to get passport back. Paid Rs650 cash for paid dropbox. Opened up to see a white slip to attend an interview( happy inside) was mentioned to come by any working day b/w 10:30-11 am. 4th Jan landed in Hyderabadjust checked rtpcr and air suvidha and hold the hard copies of these docs as they do some checks and you need to show the same in three different places before you come out of the airport. I am not sure if thats why they took old. This is immense helpful. kurokotei. Experience 3: H1B with Dropbox, 221g, In Person Interview at Chennai. I carried a folder with me which had alphabetical naming for accessing the documents easily and quickly. Around 20 people applicants were there process was Swift and quick.Appointment time 9am, reached at 8.30am, got done by 9am. A paper token was provided to him which had to be given at the counter when his turn came. Can I have your i797Me: yes Im a FTE and been with the company for 28 months nowVO,: whats your salary? VO: you are working for (my company name)? They let us in at around 8. But not, its for verify your passport and your finger print. Paid Rs. ( rather giving flat reply I always maintained my conversation in statements for example I started as a contractor and later they converted me to fte and now my exp is so and soo)Then our conversation started out to go with humor and I felt she is comfortable now. Where do you stay? Do you work remote? Where is your company located? She got confused and was a bit hesitant with my masters and h1 approval dates and before she pitched in further questions I answered her clearly when I completed masters and when my h1 is approved and gave her clarityVO: Place your left four fingers and she verified it is me and mentioned me that I will be getting my passport in a weekNote: A small tip just dont give out flat replies try to communicate with officer based on your questions that will really make them comfortable and will make you confident , Jan 6: OFC @9:00amWent to location at 8:45am and came out at 9:00am.Verified name and dob and took fingerprints, Jan 7: CA interview @9:00amReached location at 8:40am.Phones not allowed.Questions asked:DesignationClient company name and locationClient letterJob dutiesSalarySingle or marriedHow long you have been working with your employer. After getting token I was allowed to go near the counter and there were few ppl already standing. CA 7th Jan 2022 there is authorised shop to keep your bags . Pathetic Uber cars, unhygienic, drivers dont communicate and there was a lot of traffic so make sure to leave to the slot pretty early. )7) DS160 confirmation8) Appointment confirmation9) I797 for my spouse who is on H4. There are many restaurants in walkable distance. ** 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. It was a small queue. I was carrying kindle so they asked me to move to another queue. Process completed in just 10minutes (documents need to carry appointment letter, ds 160 confirmation, passport, payment confirmation letter and i797)Few tips: dont carry bag coz you need to deposit it for 200 bucks so better leave it at hotel unless you think if it is really useful carry it and you can carry your phone inside. Are you going to working for xxx organization, 2. Why US Visa Status on CEAC says Refused for 221g ? Change US Consulate interview location on DS-160 after Submission? Once it is done, they asked me to stand in a queue again and this time its a interview queue. 1. Please note The airport staff is OK with the softcopy. July13th: Attended in-person interview along with updated client letter. status Refused8-July-2022 got an email from Mumbai consulate to provide updated client letter. My husband had his Dropbox appointment on 3rd January, 2022. But the same day evening I received email from chennai consulate to submit my passport.Submitted my passport on last Sep-2-2022 and my status changed from refused to approved last WednesdayYesterday the status changed from approved to issued and collected my passports today. Interview at consulate:There is small counter outside to keep mobile phone for 50 rs. They will stick a piece of paper on the passport. Appointment was at 1.30 PM Time required 15/20 minutes. Went through security and entered the building. I have submitted my documents at Chennai VAC for New Delhi Consulate.8/30/2022 Application submitted your passport is being delivered to post NO status8/31/2022 Chennai VAC Holiday your passport is in transit to post NO status9/1/2022 your passport is still with the US Embassy/Consulate Application Received9/2/2022 your passport is still with the US Embassy/Consulate Approved9/3/2022 Weekend Holiday your passport is still with the US Embassy/Consulate Approved9/4/2022 Weekend Holiday your passport is still with the US Embassy/Consulate Approved9/5/2022 US Labour Day your passport is still with the US Embassy/Consulate Approved9/6/2022 your passport is still with the US Embassy/Consulate Issued9/7/2022 Passport has been received from the consular section and is currently being processed for delivery9/8/2022 Passport has been received from the consular section and is currently being processed for delivery9/9/2022 Passport ready for pick up notification received at 10 am. Glad the nightmare that began late last year is finally over.All the best to everyone still waiting for a stamp and thanks a ton to those in this group that provided helpful answers to my questions. VAC: Took hardly 10 minutes (Sunday). Was out within 30mins. location, title and Salary?Q. Process, How long to Resolve, Delay, Issues, FAQs. Dropbox ? Asked to removed belt and avoid all metallic properties as similar to Airport check. But also beware of agent fraud msg since they also send msgs to waste your logins. Why US Visa Status on CEAC says Refused for 221g ? Officer: Please place your left hand 4 fingers on the biometric. Delhi location stayed at Hotel Metropolitan Hotel and Spa. Entered into the campus and straight away asked to come for security check (procedure). (Line for women was shorter). In Hyd it was smooth just collected my bags came out of the airport it took me just 10min. Took my aadhar along with the email asking to come in person. They took us inside consulate at sharp 10am. Docs needed for h1-b: passport, ds160, approval notice (797b or 797c). Anyway, on June 30th, I received my wifes passport but it was without any stamp. A single copy of each necessary document carries with you a precautionary purpose. Got 221(g) with no documents asked to submit.They kept my client letter only and asked me wait for Administrative Processing.I think they wanted to verify my client letter. What is the other university name. Prev visa stamp expired 2019. i797 current copy and copy for the previous one( not all). I was out in 20 mins. . Process, How long to Resolve, Delay, Issues, FAQs. so fingers crossed and waiting. VO took my passport and said my visa is approved. At the counter lady asked the following document in order : Thats it. Thanks to this community and I hope you all get your visas soon and that you can move on with your lives! Finally contacted Blue-dart today which is October 14. I had a prior history of Reckless Driving case and was 10-finger printed. October 6:Submitted passport at Pune Dropbox for Mumbai VAC.Documents- Passport, I797 photocopy, employer verification letter, photos, marriage certificate for my wifes H4 and kids older passports. But they allowed me to download from One Drive in my phone and send it to their printer. Sitting option available if you prefer your interview last. She checked the passport and there was a visible gap in binding so she said that it will be consider as a damaged passport and it will be at discretion of us embassy to give me visa in same passport or ask for a new passport. One random guy also allows to guard your bags kept on pile for some charge (I didnt carry bag )They allowed bottled water which was in my kiddos hand and didnt say any word. CEAC status refused.16 June 2022- 4 PM received email asking details for resume, research, publication etc.21 June 2022- submitted all docs via email, received auto generated acknowledgment.8 July 2022- received passport with the same yellow slip again with comments for admin processing.9 July 2022- sent a follow-up email advising that I have received the 221g in my previous stamping too and the notes from the same may help in expediting my current stamping timeline. Finally, he said, Your visa is approved & retained my passport. 5 row bench. Visa Interview ? Security checked DS160 and checked our names for attendence, There is one officer who chela the passport inside and will keep i797 and employment verification letter with them. \. Had taken an employment verification letter that neither document checker nor visa officer asked for. Experience 1: H1B with Dropbox at Mumbai. (2 min standing queue), 4th queue: Sitting Bench queue. My advice is to go atleast 1 hr before your appointment time, so that you have enough time in case any issue arise.There are lot of shops around HYD Vac that helps with photos, photocopy, ds 160 correction, A/c waiting rooms, lockers. The case remained Refused.Sep-15-2022: I emailed ChennaiHL@state.gov inquiring about the documents I submitted on Aug-22-2022 and requested an expedited review of my case because the delay was causing me professional and financial hardships.Sep-16-2022: Chennai consulate acknowledged receipt of documents but asked me to continue waiting until administrative processing was completed.Sep-19-2022: Received a 221(g) from Chennai Consulate via email to appear for Medical Re-Examination at Appollo Hospitals (APHC block) in Chennai.Sep-22-2022: Got an appointment at Apollo Hospitals for US non-immigrant visa medical examination. Otherwise all good and no questions were asked.It took about 1-2 hours to complete the process.Dates Details:Date of Appointment July 18, 2022Case Created July 20, 2022Application Received July 25, 2022Application Processing July 28, 2022Issued July 29, 2022Waiting for them to ship the passport upon completion.Hope this helps! I was out within half hour. 650 upon delivery. Appointment was at 12 noon, but allowed at 11.15am inside. Me: Thank you so much! Mobile is asked to switch off, Again 2nd security check, then Sticker will b pasted on passport by indian officer, token will b given. She took all 8 photos and choose the best of it. Visa Status Track:8 Sept No Status. H4 is more common. There was so much uncertainty with my case remaining in Refused status from Jul-25-2022 to Oct-06-2022, the medical examinations, and the delay in just stamping the visa. After security check you wait in holding area until space is available inside to form queue.Inside they again took fingerprints and asked for photos . If I remember one guy got approval for H1. US visa processing was in the booth allocated for Dubai to the right (there were no sign boards, just kept asking folks around). You need to make sure you answer accordingly. He reached 20mins earlier than his scheduled time. H1b dropbox eligibility change of employer. Took ~ 2 hrs. Submitted documents passport, I797A approval copy, and EVL.Jul-12-2022: Application ReceivedJul-22-2022: First update to case with status Application Received.Jul-25-2022: Case was Refused on CEAC with passport status preparing for deliveryJul-26-2022: Received 221(g) white slip and passport from Chennai Consulate asking to appear for an in-person interview on Aug-19-2022 at Chennai between 9am 11am. 6th queue: Interview waiting queue. No reason was mentioned in the email. I had my cell phone ON in my purse and had no issues, Waited for few mins and lined up for Dropbox window. 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. also received response from Senators office that Mumbai consulate has approached me for updated client letter.9-July-2022- Submitted updated client letter.11-July-2022 Date Changed. The whole process was over in 20 mins. "/> Checking was done at the door then inside with the officer. Even my shopping receipts JK. The VO informed me that she needs to work on my case and she did not need any other documentation from my end, if needed an email would be sent. Experience 6: H1B+H4 (Wife+2 Kids) with Dropbox at Hyderabad. Experience 4: H1B with Dropbox, 221g at Mumbai. 5. my appointment time was 1:45 but they let me in at 12:57, just hover around that area where line starts and they will let you in. Most of the employers will be helping with the accommodation.Important in house product or client based. mit uns b2 kursbuch lsungen. Inside there is one document verification counter, indian girl asked to keep only i797, employee letter, LCA, passport and client letter, rest everything to be kept inside. I showed up at 10 am and they allowed me inside. My Dropbox experience was very frustrating and long drawn! Travel within USA: Why SHOULD you carry Passport, US Visa, I-94. But, H1 also some have got it done. Documents asked:1) Original Passports (old and new, both were taken. One thing I noticed is that they are very helpful and allowing people to go outside and get any missing documents. Stay: I stayed at the Karnataka Bhavan close to the embassy. My advice, if you are stuck at any stage during the stamping process, try to establish a direct contact with the embassy/consulate officials. 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