H1b 1st extension stamping

[td17]

Hi,

I am planning to travel to India with an approved H1b extension till 08/2021 with same employer and end client (same location). Giving a background on my case soo far:

I first came to USA on F1 visa where I received a 221G in (2012)

Then after my conversion from F1 to H1b, my H1b stamping  was also after receiving a 221g for end client verification which took 7 weeks to process (in 2016)

So, I would like to know what are my chances to get stamping for extension without a 221g and if not what could be the processing time? Also, would anyone recommend to travel as in my case?

Thanks in advance!

Awaiting response.

[Provence]

No one on this or any other forum could predict what could happen during the visa process.

221Gs have become more prevalent of late, with a crackdown on fraudulent practices among Indian H1B attempts and shady US employers. Where you will end up depends, for the most part, on the strength of your verifiable documents/resume relative to the H1b job. Your response to the previous 221Gs would also be reviewed as COs make their decision. 

[td17]

Thanks, for the reply. But do you think dropbox submission(Delhi consulate) makes a difference? Or one should be prepared for a longer stay than decided when going for visa stamping?

[Callisto]

does your past h1b stamp has  Annotation like "Clearence Received" after client Verification was done?