Eks Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Hello All: As most of you might aware of the new visa interview scheduling system that needs to be followed in order to make an appointment for H1B visa stamping @ hyderabad consulate. I am unable to use my HDFC Receipt Number in the website with this new system. any one with the same issue? also what is this "Request Number" that i need to fill in under the petitioner information ? Any one know about the contact email address or phone number of the ustraveldocs.com/in ? Let me know. Thanks, Eks Link to comment
bhanabh Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 I have the exact same issue. I am unable to use my HDFC receipt number. I tried sending a few emails to technical.support@ustraveldocs.com but I havent received any reply yet. I am unable to contact anyone using the phone too. I filled "NA" for the request number and it let me proceed. I dont know what the request number is. Link to comment
tjmanik Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Hi, Even i am running into the same. I'm trying to book a visa date in HYD around Decemeber. Let me know if you are able to figure out what the request number is and even my HDFC reciept is not being accepted. Thanks.. Link to comment
luck2u Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Below is the contact info for new visa process in consulates located across India. I suggest you to call or email and get all necessary information. Email ID for any questions: support-india@ustraveldocs.com Call centers will be open 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday through Friday, and 9:00 am to 6:00 pm on Sunday. The numbers are (91-120) 660-2222 or (91-22) 6720-9400 in India or 1-310-616-5424 in the United States. Link to comment
bhanabh Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Thanks luck2u for the correct email address. After I sent an email to that ID, I atleast got an automated reply with a case number. As for the call center, I called the US number today morning and was on hold for an hour. I finally had to go to the restroom so I cut the call :) Looks like I will be booking my appointment when I reach India. If my HDFC receipt doesnt get accepted, I will be super mad but then again, I plan to go to Singapore or something and get the visa there until they figure out whats going on with the website in India. Link to comment
Eks Posted September 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Yes, even I called the same number and i was kept on hold for 1.5hrs. But no body responded. Please update if you got any answers from the consulate for the above questions. I will do the same. Link to comment
bhanabh Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Just got an email from the support. I am being told to wait until 23rd Sep, Sunday before I can use the receipt. The response said the site will be fully functional 23rd onwards. Called one of the numbers in India and was actually able to speak to a person this time. She said they are still working on it and all phones and representatives will be able to help pretty soon. Link to comment
vancheswaran Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Any updates on what the Request and receipt numbers are? Link to comment
Sumanmanu Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Hi, I see that oct month dates are opened in hyd. I need some help to understand new H1b process. Can any in this loop help me to get an clear picture on H1 process. Really it will be grateful if I get your email ID to get touch back on issue. Thanks Link to comment
santhoo24 Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 I have the same issue with HDFC receipt. I went to the Begumpet HDFC bank where I paid for the visa fee. The bank people suggested me to call 0120-6611411, which I did. The operator asked me to mail these details to infoushyderabad@vfshelpline.com, which I did, and am waiting for their response as of now. Link to comment
sandolin143 Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 i was able to schedule the visa appointment and ofc appointment today using the hdfc receipt Link to comment
santhoo24 Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Just an update - I attended the interview on 5th, was a relatively short one, and got it Link to comment
luck2u Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 @santhoo24: Have you attended in Hyd Consulate? Can you let us know are you working in EC or EVC model and is this first H1 visa interview or extension? Pls post details which can help us. Thanks inadvance!! Link to comment
luck2u Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 @santhoo24: Have you attended in Hyd Consulate? Can you let us know are you working in EC or EVC model and is this first H1 visa interview or extension? Pls post details which can help us. Thanks inadvance!! Link to comment
Sumanmanu Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 Hi, Congrats Santhoo24!!! Link to comment
Sumanmanu Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 Hi, Santhoo24@ could you let us know the photo size which u took to consulate. As per below link it shows different size (not 2*2)... http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/visaphotoreq/visaphotoreq_5334.html Link to comment
santhoo24 Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Hello All, First off, thank you for your wishes, and good luck with your interview. I attended interview at the Hyd consulate. I come under cap-exemption category. Waiting time was horrible. @ Sumanmanu, ya, I knew of the photo requirements before hand. A quick fix for that, upload any photo with less than 200 kb file size, after which you would get a message saying photo does not meet requirements, and would like to continue without photo. Choose continue without photo and complete the process. You wouldn't need a photo with the new system, as they take fingerprints and photo at the OFC center before the interview. An other minor detail, as of now, try avoiding the lady VC, she is very mean and rejects most of the applications. I went to a guy, hwo was very cool and accepted all applications before and including me. Link to comment
luck2u Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 @santhoo24: Thanks for your detailed information!! Link to comment
luck2u Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 @santhoo24: Thanks for your detailed information!! Link to comment
Sumanmanu Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 @santhoo24: thanks for information.. Do we need to submit documents before interview? Link to comment
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