Consulate interview Jan 5th. The guy who took my documents told that average processing time is 1 week in Delhi. suamiku orang thailand. Let u inside the main interview building. Yummy food. H1b dropbox. Submitted current passport( which had my last H1 visa stamped), appointment confirmation, DS 160 confirmation, photo copies of I797s, employment verification letter and 2 photos. Reached by 3:15 PM. 1) OFC 6/26 Chennai VAC2) Consular Appointment 6/28 Mumbaithey asked i797 and employer verification letterin the first counter they told me wait for sometime and was verifying my docs in the backend, then after few mins they told me to go to the interview line. This VFS center has a photo booth and photocopy Machine inside the center incase anyone had to retake photocopy or photo. Once my turn comes, VO greeted me Good Morning and asked me to take the rights pamphlet. Need to keep mobiles & gadgets in locker. Below are User experiences for January 2022, starting from January 1st to January 10th, 2022 for H1B Visa and H4 Visa for both regular visa stamping and Dropbox. If I remember one guy got approval for H1. They check the piece of paper stuck on passport by VAC team, 3rd queue: Security check on entering embassy. You can check US Visa Stamping Experiences for the entire collection. Visa approved. 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. Then i told him my urgent travel plan and said that i have all the documents now and can share whatever is required. There is a small shop where you can deposit your phone/bags. CA experience: I reached at 7:40am for an 8:30am appointment. She took my passport, appointment confirmation, DS 160 confirmation page, employment letter and photo. VAC experience: Location Shivaji Stadium lower level.Appointment was at 12:30 pm. I told him that I never had this problem and never had to carry these documents before. Then they allowed ppl one by one for finger print check. You go through security, then they ten print you and take your picture. US visa processing was in the booth allocated for Dubai to the right (there were no sign boards, just kept asking folks around). 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? Interview got done less than 5 mins. Changed from Refused to Admin Processing within 30 minutes. . Visa Interview ? Aug 1- Passport pick up. Mobile was provided to a security guy outside, charge Rs.50/- There also option to guard luggage outside incase you need to go to railway station or airport soon after interview. They will allow mobile (must be switched off) and documents but not bags.Just asked only Passport, DS-160 confirmation page, Appointment letter. If you got it approved, what was time duration to get passport back. I submitted 3 different photos and they took all 3 and said that will help them chose which they like. Took my aadhar along with the email asking to come in person. My husband was asked to retake the photos as the picture did not match the face value specs of 75%. No update after this. Hence sent in very detail. Officer returned all the docs and kept passport with him. So sharing my visa renewal experiences and timelines here This was my 4th H1-B renewal working as an FTE. The appointment was very quick. After getting token I was allowed to go near the counter and there were few ppl already standing. Dropbox experience Hyderabad for H1B and H4. Total 45mins process. Arrived at 6.30 AM for 8AM slot. My visa was initially Refused and then Issued on Oct-17th after over a 100-day wait. I said yes and he asked for 500 more bz your happy. They did asked for copies (2 of some docs). Then handed over W2Officer: Are you still living in US?Me: YesOfficer: Very Good! Aug 3- Printing out all documents. Turned out, they mistakenly stamped my wifes visa on my passport. My husband had his Dropbox appointment on 3rd January, 2022. 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. It will be delivered withing a week. he too says and starts with his questions. 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 . 1. Appointment was at 12 noon, but allowed at 11.15am inside. They take Rs 100 for bag. 7th Jan CA interview This time I just carried a file with necessary documents and they checked appointment letter, ds 160 confirmation page which was stamped on 6th at biometric office.Note: phones are not allowed and you can deposit it at the counter outside office for 100 bucksSlot is at 10:50 and I reached at 10 but guess what they let folks with slots 8:30 11 way long back so the earlier you go the faster you will be wrapping upThis time my wait was 1.5 hour coz only three officers wer interviewing.Counter 13 lady officer greeted me with a smile so h1b ? You did masters from xyz uni? You are working for xyz company? Are you a full time? What you do? At the end of the interview, I was issued another 221(g) white slip asking for additional documents like previous W2s, 3-month payslips, and court documents showing case closure. 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. So much uncertainty and stressful days finally got the visa. They said visa approved and collect passport in a week or so.Came out at 9:00 am.It was quick, simple and straight. Hi Guys,Hope you are all well. My passport was a bigger f@@k up. There is another biometrics section before the interview area. Here is my dropbox experience at Hyderabad VAC that I went today morning. 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. Got a call back in the morning from the embassy asking me resubmit my wifes passport. Is it an client: I mentioned its in house project. You need to make sure you answer accordingly. We have telegram groups, where users shared a lof the info. Weekend lockdown starting this week. We went 3 hrs early so had to wait. Process is much smoother than my previous experience in Chennai (for l1b)VAC:Well organized, friendly and helpful for all queries. if they ask you to provide any document, which you do not have ( many in my queue did not have employment letter, incorrect ds-160, new photos, client letter) dont panic, make sure you have soft copies so you can get the print outs from outside shop- the same shop that takes photos, they also correct ds-160). Sit on chairs until they send you to Visa Interview. VO Good Morning, NamaskarMe Google Morning OfficerVO Pls pass your passport, i797 and employment verification letter.VO Job duties , salary , Location, if you have USC kid.Asked for USC kid passport.Marriage certificate and kids birth certificatesTook time to enter lots of infromation. A single copy of each necessary document carries with you a precautionary purpose. The process was smooth and quick and took him 25mins. Reaching senator and did a follow up with senator office is really helped in my case( Especially who kids are studying in USA and primary and dependents applicant was stuck in AP process for a couple of months)Once again thanks a lot for this group who guided to me reach Senator. Below are User experiences starting from July 4th to September 14th, 2022 for H1B Visa and H4 Visa for both regular visa stamping and Dropbox. Since the center had very low turnout, he was let in. It was over in 15 min. Any dependents? Read official news summary at : Pretty crowded, 40+ applicants. You can check US Visa Stamping Experiences for the entire collection. Reached by 10 (we need to reach only on time, no use of reaching early. Few basic questions were only asked, I had to ask him to repeat questions as I could hardly hear him. Officer: Thank you, here is your i797B. After trying and failing to secure a dropbox appt for summer 2022 (paid the fees and waiting since fall of 2021), and literally losing my mind over it, I said enough is enough and booked an in person appointment at New Delhi.Timeline:July 27: Biometric at Delhi.July 28: Interview at DelhiJuly 29: IssuedAug 2: Passport ready for pickup, Biometric was super quick, they let you in 30 min or so prior to your appt and I was out before my actual appt time. Change of employer since last visa stamp. I was surprised since my visa was still not issued. he said that all the required info from me is available and its just a system issue .. and i should get the passport in a week.ceac status6/28 refused6/30 Admin Processing7/1 Admin Processing7/5 issued7/6 document available for pickup in Chennai. In and out in 1 hr. They only need 3 docs appointment confirmation, DS 160 confirmation and passport. Aug 2- Was praying to get an interview instead of document submission. Then you have to go through security, several long queues. 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. Why US Visa Status on CEAC says Refused for 221g ? Apart timings inside, rest all went well. However for most in the room I observed it took 15mins on an average the VO was grilling them with many questions and was asking for marriage certificate, marriage photo and what not. Dropbox ? My case was change of status from L1 to H1. Why US Visa Status on CEAC says Refused for 221g ? Officer: Can I have your Passport and i797B? They dont allow laptops, phones, harddrive etc Backpacks were allowed. You can keep you bag near the gate , its allowed. Security checked, lets u inside 2 floors down where US VAC sits, then queue up, Indian officer asks Passport, ds160 confirmation & appointment confirmation docs only. June 24th- attended in person interview asked more about employer and issued yellow slip 221g and returned passports. Dropbox appointment 5th OctoberStatus updated Application Received 11th OctoberStatus updated to Approved 12th OctoberStatus updated to Issued -13th OctoberPassports home delivered 15th October. 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. They have asked for air suvidha form, RTPCR test and boarding pass. Many people were not carrying hard copies. Experience in Delhi: (I flew very next day to Delhi for interview)6th jan biometricAppointment is at 12:30 but I reached counslate at 11 and they allowed me in. Single copy of each necessary documents carry with you precaution purpose. Experience 2: H1B with Dropbox at Mumbai. Case Created : 05 Jan 2022Administrative Processing : 06 Jan 2022Issued : 07 Jan 2022. Aug 4- After long queue and holding my pee.Me: Good morningVO: Good morningMe: Here is my 221g with white slipVO: Gives it a glance and requested for client letter.Me: I dont have one but had a vendor Letter and couple of email conversations with my manager.VO: Just vendor Letter should suffice.VO: After typing for min asked where do you liveMe: xxxVO: Suprised and asked couple of questions about the place and said APPROVED.Me: Thank you, have a good day. Agents do not have special privileges to book appointment. Came out at 10.15AM. Recently had my VAC and interview for first time in Delhi. but that reason has to be genuine. I showed up at 10 am and they allowed me inside. I like the city. But nothing was happening. VO: you are working for (my company name)? Experience 21: H1B with Dropbox, 221g, In Peron Interview at Chennai. Visa Interview ? It was hardly 500m from my hotel to the Aerocity metro.The next day I took an Uber from hotel and arrived the embassy 45 minutes before. Expecting issued in a couple days. She asked for a photograph and retook fingerprint, Attached new ds 160 and soft copy of amendment i797 approval(yes, I did not have the original one yet). They will not allow anything except documents, Just asked Passport, Original I-797 and Client letter (in my case, I dont have). so fingers crossed and waiting. The approval came swiftly on Feb 14th. Note that they dont accept cards, cash only. Nothing else. Me gave him passport and other documents. I am not sure if thats why they took old. Do not leave without sticker. I noticed 2 queues for Chennai and one queue for folks from other consulates. Only doc asked was passport and DS160. For consular interview the only documents they asked for were my passport and I797A. Drop Box Appointment Date July 18, 2022 10.45 am. Then they asked me to stand in a queue and took my passport. If you are working for the employer directly and not for any other client then you wont need a client letter. (Luckily had w2s with me even though 221g didnt specify)VO: great, looks like you even got a bonus last year! Well, all went well at the end but it was a pretty stressful 6 months for me. Everyone who has an appointment from 8-9 am is allowed to go first then second slot 9-10am, so its better to go early. 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. Travel within USA: Why SHOULD you carry Passport, US Visa, I-94. Please collect your passports in a week. Around 9:20 they announced for people with US visa appointments. Security check outside done separately for men and women.Men queue is long. (Lucky me as photos were accepted that was taken back in US in a local photo studio). 16th Oct biometric. Consulate interview Jan 6th 2022.Appointment time 10am, Reached at 9am.Counter No: 13 American Lady.Documents asked Original 1-797,Passports. Appointment was at 1.30 PM Time required 15/20 minutes. This is my first time in HYD. Got stamped 14 days self monitoring. Experience 4: H1B with Dropbox, 221g at Mumbai. Renewal (2nd time) document dropoff at Delhi VAC, embassy New Delhi. I handed over my passport and original of I-797 and The interviewer did not ask me for any additional documents. 12/04 : Got called from embassy to come for in person interview. June 27th, 28th and 30 last updated changed. Moved to bench for waiting our turn for interview. My take away, UStraveldocs(vfs) people are as useless as it can get. The process was quite smooth I was in and out in 10-15 minutes. location, title and Salary?Q. No one stopped us or asked for any details. 5. I was carrying kindle so they asked me to move to another queue. They asked for Appointment confirmation/DS160 confirmation/Employment verification letter/Copy of most recent I797/Passport and the recent photo. Docs needed for h1-b: passport, ds160, approval notice (797b or 797c). 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. What is the other university name. 2. They checked DS 160 and passport, I enformed the vac that I have H1B amedment is in process and I havent got approval later yet. , Anyways, they finally issued my visa on July 5th and reissued a visa for wife the same day. Me: Good Afternoon officer (reached the interview person around 12:15). H1b dropbox eligibility change of employer. Officer: Are you working for end client or internal project? Finally, I was able to reschedule on August 26th for August 30th appointment for New Delhi location. 19/4 Visa Interview at Kolkata. They will take your credentials and change the data to book the appointment faster. . Old and new passport(in case you have visa on old passport). After that I tried to reschedule for earlier dates but missed bulk slot openings. Normal questions like where do you work, how long, age of kid and marriage date. Stayed at Ashok Hotel and walked(10 mins) to Embassy, left mobile at hotel. 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. 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. Travel experience: Took rtpcr 72 hours before my flight at CVS and got the result in 24 hours. VO took my passport and said my visa is approved. Experience 5: H1B with In Person Interview, 221g at New Delhi. We will need to stand outside; pretty hot climate). 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