H1B approved but Passport is in Administrative Processing

[gadepa]

My H1 visa interview was completed on 11/14/2017. The Visa officer notified me that my visa
was approved but I haven't received any confirmation to pickup my passport
although it has been about 2 weeks.
 

OFC Interview Date - 11/13/17
Visa Interview Date - 11/14/17

The last I checked I do not have any emails requesting any additionaldocuments nor did VO give me any 221(g). I entered US for the first time on H4 and later converted to F1. I came to India for F1 stamping as well. Post that I moved to H1 and changed a job.  Has anyone encountered a similar situation? Is there anyway I can contact the consulate for the status updates. 

Thanks.
 

[nmurthy]

54 minutes ago, gadepa said:

My H1 visa interview was completed on 11/14/2017. The Visa officer notified me that my visa
was approved but I haven't received any confirmation to pickup my passport
although it has been about 2 weeks.
 

OFC Interview Date - 11/13/17
Visa Interview Date - 11/14/17

The last I checked I do not have any emails requesting any additionaldocuments nor did VO give me any 221(g). I entered US for the first time on H4 and later converted to F1. I came to India for F1 stamping as well. Post that I moved to H1 and changed a job.  Has anyone encountered a similar situation? Is there anyway I can contact the consulate for the status updates. 

Thanks.
 

You can send email or call the VFS helpdesk in India. They may be able to tell you  if something is going on. I think yours is just caught in the thanksgiving holiday cycle and you should receive your passport this week. Good luck

[stampwithgrace]

My case is similar. Not two weeks but got approved on Friday last week and has still been in Administrative Processing Status on the ceac website. 

Looks like they are very slow. 

[usavisastamping]

Hi, 

I have had a similar experience at Montreal embassy

6th November 2017 - Interview (visa approved by VO)

7th November 2017 - Case changed to Administrative Processing

8th November 2017 - Embassy returned the passport back

27th November 2017 - Embassy asked to return the passport for stamping

I was not given any 221g. I guess there were multiple holidays (veterans day, remembrance day and thanksgiving) in between and the processing is slow, hence it takes long time. I would be say hang on and be patient, if they have not given you 221g it will process soon. 

 

 

 

[stampwithgrace]

Or may be background checks are done post visa approval for all candidates ? Could that be a possibility ? 

[stampwithgrace]

On 11/27/2017 at 9:14 PM, gadepa said:

My H1 visa interview was completed on 11/14/2017. The Visa officer notified me that my visa
was approved but I haven't received any confirmation to pickup my passport
although it has been about 2 weeks.
 

OFC Interview Date - 11/13/17
Visa Interview Date - 11/14/17

The last I checked I do not have any emails requesting any additionaldocuments nor did VO give me any 221(g). I entered US for the first time on H4 and later converted to F1. I came to India for F1 stamping as well. Post that I moved to H1 and changed a job.  Has anyone encountered a similar situation? Is there anyway I can contact the consulate for the status updates. 

Thanks.
 

Did you receive it ? 

[gadepa]

Not yet! Not sure what is happening! No emails asking for documentation too. Visa officer mentioned that it would 2 weeks to collect passport. Its been over 2 weeks now

[stampwithgrace]

7 hours ago, gadepa said:

Not yet! Not sure what is happening! No emails asking for documentation too. Visa officer mentioned that it would 2 weeks to collect passport. Its been over 2 weeks now

Which consulate ?

At Least the officer told you 2 weeks. 

For me they said 4 - 5 Business days. 

[gadepa]

It has not been 4-5 business days yet so you might get it soon. Let me know once you hear from them

[Pragagar]

My H1 visa interview was also completed on 11/14/2017 in delhi . The Visa officer notified me that my visa was approved but waiting To hear back.
 

OFC Interview Date - 11/13/17
Visa Interview Date - 11/14/17

 I also checked  and I do not have any emails requesting any additional documents nor did VO give me any 221(g).

Mailed them to check for documents and they do not need any documents from me.

first Visa stamping H4 

second visa satmping F1

came this time for H1b

They want u to check online for status but we can only wait.

[gadepa]

@Pragagar Any Update. No updates for me yet

[stampwithgrace]

Still waiting. It seems some cases r sent for a background check hence taking time. 

[Pragagar]

No update for me...

[stampwithgrace]

Do you have any background like DUI ? 

Also did they keep your passport ?

[gadepa]

No DUI background. They did keep my passport and said visa is approved, collect in 2 weeks

[Pragagar]

No DUI...yes they kept my passport.

Still no updates.

[anusha_rao]

Hi,

Which consulate in India is this?

 

Thanks,

Anusha

[gadepa]

My case is in hyderabad. 

[panthamm]

I have attended visa interview on 11/07/2017, VO asked couple questions, Taken passport and said Happy Journey. I didn't receive my passport till now. ceac.state.gov website showing administrative processing.

OFC Interview Date - 11/06/17
Visa Interview Date - 11/07/17

I got following standard reply from support-india@ustraveldocs.com

We understand that you wish to know the status of your passport/application.  
In response to your question, your visa application is under processing at the Embassy/Consulate. Hence, we request you to kindly wait. 

[gadepa]

It has been about 3 weeks for me now and there is no update to the status. What about the rest

[Pragagar]

My case is in Delhi.

[Pragagar]

Same Story... No update..

[panthamm]

Today, my visa status updated to issued.

OFC Interview Date - 11/06/17
Visa Interview Date - 11/07/17

Visa issue date -  12/06/2017

Does anyone know? how many days it will take to update status "Ready to pickup"?

[gadepa]

Congrats! Usually takes a day or 2. What were your last updated dates?

[Pragagar]

Congratulations!!! I think 3-4 days