221G white slip Hyderabad consulate Jul 2017

[Tgvp]

Hi everyone,

I went to US for masters and then got a job in the same field of study. I got H1B visa stamped in Chennai consulate. After working for almost 2 years at my first company, I changed my employer. My visa stamp ( with the first employer) was valid until 23 Aug 2017. But my visa is valid until Aug 2018. I came to India in Jul 2017 and thought of renewing my visa stamp through drop box option. I dropped my documents at VFS and then after a week, got an email asking me to attend an inperson interview. Attended interview on 17 Jul. In the interview, I was told that People with similar job( Scientist in a pharmaceutical company/ research firld) are never be eligible for drop box option. She asked me general questions and in the end she gave me a white slip, asking for my resume and details of my projects. I got an email onthe same day and I emailed all the required documents on 19Jul. I got email from consulate acknowledging the receipt of the questionnaire and documents on 19 Jul. On tracking, I did not see any update after 17 Jul. All it says is administrative processing which may take several weeks. It been 6wks after my submission and there is no update ( as of 30 Aug 2017).

I am worried! Is there anyone in the similar situation? I heard from my friends that it took only 2-3 wks for them. I work full time to my company and was a direct hire. My case is straight forward and dont know why it is taking so long. Anyone with any information/suggestions on this , please comment below.

thanks a ton!!! 

[shekar11#]

4 hours ago, Tgvp said:

Hi everyone,

I went to US for masters and then got a job in the same field of study. I got H1B visa stamped in Chennai consulate. After working for almost 2 years at my first company, I changed my employer. My visa stamp ( with the first employer) was valid until 23 Aug 2017. But my visa is valid until Aug 2018. I came to India in Jul 2017 and thought of renewing my visa stamp through drop box option. I dropped my documents at VFS and then after a week, got an email asking me to attend an inperson interview. Attended interview on 17 Jul. In the interview, I was told that People with similar job( Scientist in a pharmaceutical company/ research firld) are never be eligible for drop box option. She asked me general questions and in the end she gave me a white slip, asking for my resume and details of my projects. I got an email onthe same day and I emailed all the required documents on 19Jul. I got email from consulate acknowledging the receipt of the questionnaire and documents on 19 Jul. On tracking, I did not see any update after 17 Jul. All it says is administrative processing which may take several weeks. It been 6wks after my submission and there is no update ( as of 30 Aug 2017).

I am worried! Is there anyone in the similar situation? I heard from my friends that it took only 2-3 wks for them. I work full time to my company and was a direct hire. My case is straight forward and dont know why it is taking so long. Anyone with any information/suggestions on this , please comment below.

thanks a ton!!! 

It is a normal admin processing based on your field of study. You should get an update soon. Sometimes depends on their workload even if it is straight forward process..

[GSKR1987]

Hi Tgvp,

Join the club, same here. I have MS and PhD from very good university in US. I am direct hire and I work for top-notch company in my field. I went for VISA interview on Aug 1st in Vancouver. VO asked me few basic questions, I replied. Gave me 221G white slip and said that admin processing takes few weeks. No update after that. It's been a month. As per 221G,  we cannot request for expedite until 60 working days i.e. 3 months.

I think for white slip 221G, embassy contacts USCIS. Right now, USCIS is very busy approving H1Bs and evaluating RFEs. It's frustrating. No sure how long they take.

Thanks

Shravan

[GSKR1987]

Hi Tgvp,

If you have any update, Please let us know.

Thanks

[GSKR1987]

Hi Tgvp,

I received my passport. Visa is issued.  August 1st VISA interview, received passport on September 11th. Total 42 days.

Thanks

[Yashmexx]

Hi Tgvp,

Please let us know whenever your visa gets issued. I am in the same boat like you.

Thanks, yash

 

[red12]

Hi all,

I'm also in the 221g situation.

I've a DUI, 2014. I was issued 221g for medical tests by Panel physician. Sent my reports on Aug 10th. Still I didn't see any update.

Normally how long it takes in Hyd consulate? Is any administration changes?? Pls help me

 

[red12]

Tgvp,

Did you receive any update for your case?

 

[NonImmigrantVJ]

Red12 any update with your visa stamping?