ad2010 Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Hi, I appeared for h1b visa interview on 9 june in Merida. My visa was approved. US visa system is having some tech issue and there is no timeline for the fix. So stuck in Mexico. The issue is worldwide in many countries. Thanks AD Link to comment
Van_2015 Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Same issue in Vancouver too. Had interview on 9th. No updates yet. DS160 status shows as Admin Processing. Link to comment
ad2010 Posted June 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Van_2015 -- Any update in your case? Link to comment
sur12384 Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Same thing here...Interview on 9th at Toronto Consulate ! Link to comment
kethanhp Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 I attended the interview on 9th June at Tijuana, Mexico and VO said visa approved and come next day to collect the passport. Due to the system issue the asked to come next day everyday. On Friday June 12th We requested to hand over the passport back and they gave back the passport and they asked us to come back to get stamped once the systems are back online. We crossed the border without any issue as CBP where aware of the issue also my old H1B stamping was valid. One of my friend who's previous h1b was expired was also able to cross the border and back to US. Link to comment
Circumspect Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 I had my interview on June 9th in Vancouver. Still waiting...the status says Admin Processing on the CEAC website. @Van_2015 - let me know if you hear anything about your case. Ill do the same and keep this thread updated. Link to comment
xapevent Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Same with me. Interview date 9th June @ Mumbai consulate VISA approved but status shows " administrative processing" , still waiting for passport Link to comment
xapevent Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 same issue with me at Mumbai Consulate. Attended interview on 9th June, no updates..status shows "Administrative Processing" Anyone with same experience @mumbai Link to comment
dervish7 Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Interviewer - Approved at Vancouver 6/10, no updates yet. Link to comment
Circumspect Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Update from State Dept - they continue to work on the glitch but visa printing is still affected. From the site - http://travel.state.gov/content/travel/english/news/technological-systems-issue.html "The Bureau of Consular Affairs is currently experiencing technical problems with our visa systems. These issues have resulted in delays in printing visas and may mean rescheduling some visa interviews. This issue is not specific to any particular country or visa category. Overseas passports are now being processed. Domestic passport services are functioning, and we were always able to issue emergency passports to U.S. citizens overseas with urgent travel needs. The Consular Consolidated Database (CCD) problems we are experiencing are not the same challenges we overcame last summer. We are working urgently around the clock to correct the problems and restore our system to full operational status as soon as possible." Link to comment
JasK Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Van_2015, circumspect and dervish.... Do u peeps have accommodations through this week? r u guys in Vancouver itself? I was looking for people in similar situation to hang out with till this somewhat gets resolved. Link to comment
Circumspect Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Hey JasK - we can go grab a beer or something if you want. I am not sure how to provide my contact info to you on these forums. Link to comment
Circumspect Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 JasK - Figured out the contact info situation. Check out my profile and shoot me an email. Link to comment
JasK Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Yeah , couldn't see it. Maybe you can shoot me an email. It's a gmail account.***************** (no space) Link to comment
JasK Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Circumspect I am unable to see ur email likely coz I only have a phone n no computer on me ( though I don't see how that should make a difference. See if u can reach me on gmail @khurana.jasjit Link to comment
JasK Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Kethanhp. That's very interesting that they would let u in even if ur prior h 1 is expired. I think that's coz u were driving and not flying. Link to comment
Circumspect Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 We should get this group of people, stuck in purgatory, together and go out. I keep obsessively checking the status of the technical glitch and I am pretty sure it is not healthy for my well being! haha... Link to comment
dervish7 Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 I attended the interview on 9th June at Tijuana, Mexico and VO said visa approved and come next day to collect the passport. Due to the system issue the asked to come next day everyday. On Friday June 12th We requested to hand over the passport back and they gave back the passport and they asked us to come back to get stamped once the systems are back online. We crossed the border without any issue as CBP where aware of the issue also my old H1B stamping was valid. One of my friend who's previous h1b was expired was also able to cross the border and back to US. I have been evaluating the situation of using the Automatic Visa Re-validation. Since due to this glitch we are all in limbo over when the passports will actually get stamped. Here is the scenario I am thinking about: Get Passport Back from the Vancouver Consulate My original I-94 is still attached as I did not get stamping before and used Automatic Revalidation to enter, The I-94 valid till 9/30/15. Use it to go across the border by road, I am Canadian PR and have done this a number of time before. Come back when the system is back online. But the issue is i have now applied for a US visa and hence am not eligible for AVR. Not sure how your friend with expired H1 did it in Mexico. Link to comment
bshakir Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Kethanhp. That's very interesting that they would let u in even if ur prior h 1 is expired. I think that's coz u were driving and not flying. That's interesting. Unfortunately with other international work travel coming up, I don't have a choice to do that. Looks like I'm here for the long run. Link to comment
ad2010 Posted June 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 I visited consulate yesterday (Monday) and they told that the earliest it cab be fixed is on Wednesday(6/17) but no guarantee. Tomorrow will the consulate again. Link to comment
ottawa20150615 Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Following is new update from USCIS UPDATE: We continue to address technical problems with our visa systems. Public and private sector experts are working around the clock to correct the problem, but we do not expect the system will be online before next week. Some visa applicants will experience delays in receiving their visas. Others will be contacted directly to reschedule their appointments. If you have urgent humanitarian travel needs, you should contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Link to comment
ad2010 Posted June 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Looks like it will not be fixed this week. UPDATE: We continue to address technical problems with our visa systems. Public and private sector experts are working around the clock to correct the problem, but we do not expect the system will be online before next week. Some visa applicants will experience delays in receiving their visas. Others will be contacted directly to reschedule their appointments. If you have urgent humanitarian travel needs, you should contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. For the full text of our latest update, please visit our website: http://travel.state.gov/content/travel/english/news/technological-systems-issue.html Link to comment
bshakir Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 This is getting quite frustrating now..Looks like we're stuck here until well into next week...!! Q: How long before you restore full system functionality? Overseas passports are being issued. Public and private sectors experts are working around the clock to correct the problem, but we do not expect the system will be online before next week. Link to comment
vancouver-visa15 Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Kethanp - few questions below, if you could answer that would clarify few things and will be helpful: did your friend gave away the I-94 while leaving to mexico? does your friend has got valid I-94 at least? did they reissue I-94 while he re-entering from mexico to US? Link to comment
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