mnaghman Posted July 25, 2011 Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Hi, My wife went for H4 visa interview on June 30th at chennai and was given 221g pink slip. Here are the details: Interview date: June 30th No docs asked Chennai Consulate I see that most of the cases here are from the Hyderabad consulate. Can anyone share their 221g H4 experience from Chennai consulate? How long did it take for you, etc? Link to comment
visa_probs Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Hi mnaghman, Even I am planning to apply for H1 at chennai, Can you pls tell me more clearly abt how the int went, wat questions were asked, docs asked and all, so that we can analyse something from the tone n tenure of the interview Link to comment
mnaghman Posted July 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Here are the details: VO: Can I see your marriage cert, I-797 of your husband, and wedding photos? Ans: Gave all VO: Cna I see your husband's passport? Shown VO: What does your husband do? Engineer in xyz company VO: Some marriage related questions Answered all VO: So all your docs are good and visa is approved. But for our satisfaction we need to do some additional admin processing. She gives the 221g pink slip and keeps the passport. VO: We'll keep your passport and when the processing is completed, we'll return it to you with the visa. you dont have to come here again. Thank you. Its been 3.5 weeks now and we are still waiting. Link to comment
pinkpinch Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 Yes,I too attended the H4 visa interview in Chennai on June 30th 2011, and was handed a pink slip. Today is 6 th of August , and its been 5 weeks. Please do let me know when you get your visa. Link to comment
pinkpinch Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 Was it your wife's first interview? I have been to USA several times before. They said visa with passport would arrive in 8 weeks. And the pink slips says 12 weeks.... Link to comment
arcjar Posted August 7, 2011 Report Share Posted August 7, 2011 did you get the visa? Link to comment
mir2507 Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 yet to see any update to my case .pink slip chennai june 1st week. passport retained. Link to comment
pinkpinch Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 When was your date of interview arcjar? Link to comment
pinkpinch Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 mir2507... did they tell you that it would arrive in 8 weeks? Was it your first interview ever or have you made trips to USA before? I was sent to a second window where the Indian VO said "visa has been approved but your case requires further AP" Worried and waiting... Link to comment
mir2507 Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 yes I was told it would take 8 weeks and that din't turn out to be true. He told me to mail them after 8 weeks which I did. Got a standard reply :( yes it is my first visit to USA. Just hope I get it this week.. Client has been asking and I do not have a proper reply.. Very strange situation.. Link to comment
mnaghman Posted August 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Even my wife was told the same thing...Visa is approved and it'll take upto 8 weeks. 6th week and still pending Link to comment
mnaghman Posted August 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 Yes this is her first time US visa. Her pink slip does not say 12 weeks. It is a smaller pink slip than the usual A4 sized one Link to comment
pinkpinch Posted August 8, 2011 Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 @mnaghman please do update when the visa/passport arrives, since both of our cases share the exact same date. Having browsed through other posts, I have noticed a pattern. The prized document arrives in 58 days, 70 days or 88 days. This waiting game is very painful.... :( Link to comment
mnaghman Posted August 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2011 @pinkpinch Sure. I'll update. You too keep us posted on how it goes with you. Link to comment
pinkpinch Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 @mir2507 Any updates? Link to comment
mir2507 Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 my status still remains the same. Link to comment
pinkpinch Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Beginning of week 7. Still pending. Link to comment
mnaghman Posted August 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 @pinkpinch Any updates in your case? Ours is still pending. Called the DOS but the same answer Link to comment
pinkpinch Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Mine is on pending as well. I haven't called yet. Will keep you posted if anything happens.. Link to comment
pinkpinch Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 hello...any updates? Link to comment
mnaghman Posted August 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Seems like the processing for H4 has become slower than H1B. I see some cases were cleared from June 30th last week. Well, that gives some hope Link to comment
pinkpinch Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy." --Guillaume Apollinaire Link to comment
pollaki Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 Hi All, Recently my wife went to H4 Visa interview, she was handed over 221G Blueform, Here is case When the officer asked my annual salary, she mentioned recent salary with hike $XYZ but last year W2 form and payslips shows less than $XYZ. The officer thought that my employer is paying less than approved LCA and he issued blue slip Documents asked 1. Petition documents 2. Employer contract/offer letter 3. W2 forms for 2010 4. Copies of all payslips since 2010 to tilldate(July2011) 5. A Notarized letter from the petitioner explaining the failure to pay the approved wage for 2010 and 2011. 6. Explanation of Wages/Expenses allotments (my payslips shows different pay per month as I work hourly..also I claim the expenses on travel) 7. Passport/I797/DS-160 etc She went to interview on 23rd June 2011, she was given Blueslip. We responded with all the document on 4th Aug 2011 & waited for more than 3 weeks and finally it is approved. My wife had been in US for last 6 yrs. Summary: H4 Interview on 23rd June 4th August responded with all the documents 25th Aug, Visa was approved. I went to meet Sheela Murthy after the Query and she advised me to document things properly and she assured that my wife will get the Visa with no issues. I also sent CPA statement (explaining about expenses). I really appreciate her experience in the immigration expertise. She is the best. Guys keep hope for the best and keep follow up with Consulate twice a week. I know it is standard answer. Link to comment
knk252009 Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Can you share details about your employment model? Are you direct employees or EVC, EC model? Link to comment
shama2387 Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Hi - My wife went for H4 visa renewal on Sep 2nd 2011 @ Chennai consulate, was few basic questions and then handed the 221g pink slip. Est wait time mentioned is 8 wks. Link to comment
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