hima_21 Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Can some one please explain what is PIMS?And why is there a PIMS query to everyone and what we need to do? Link to comment
h1batvancouver Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 You cannot do anything with PIMS, it will take additional 2 days in receving you passport. Thats what happened to me. Link to comment
Attorney_11 Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Petition Information Management Service (PIMS) is a database which provides a method for consular officers to rapidly confirm that individuals requesting an H, L, O, P, Q, or R nonimmigrant visa were, in fact, the beneficiary of a corresponding petition approved by USCIS. PIMS allows consular officers to access and confirm USCIS petition approval data and supporting documents online; thereby speeding up the issuance of nonimmigrant visas while reducing costs and heightening security. From time to time, transmission of pertinent information from USCIS to the PIMS database is slow, causing delays in visa issuance. The Department of State typically in the grand majority of cases clears the delay in 1 to 5 business days, though longer delays are possible and not unheard of. Link to comment
hawkeye13 Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Petition Information Management Service (PIMS) is a database which provides a method for consular officers to rapidly confirm that individuals requesting an H, L, O, P, Q, or R nonimmigrant visa were, in fact, the beneficiary of a corresponding petition approved by USCIS. PIMS allows consular officers to access and confirm USCIS petition approval data and supporting documents online; thereby speeding up the issuance of nonimmigrant visas while reducing costs and heightening security. From time to time, transmission of pertinent information from USCIS to the PIMS database is slow, causing delays in visa issuance. The Department of State typically in the grand majority of cases clears the delay in 1 to 5 business days, though longer delays are possible and not unheard of. Is "PIMS update" main cause of 221g ? Who do i ask to verify whether my PIMS info has been updated or not ? Link to comment
rahul412 Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Is "PIMS update" main cause of 221g ? Who do i ask to verify whether my PIMS info has been updated or not ? No PIMS is no way related to 221g. Link to comment
Attorney_25 Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Is "PIMS update" main cause of 221g ? Who do i ask to verify whether my PIMS info has been updated or not ? No, and the consular officer will let you know at the interview. There is no way at this time (at most consulates) to confirm this in advance. Link to comment
venky144 Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 people advise to email pims dept for pims verification before going to stamping...does this really work...???? Link to comment
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