H1b stamping doc enough to get visa stamped

[sr1234]

Hi,

 

I recently got H1b  visa - last october.  I was on bench until end of November.  And I am planning a visit to India in few days.  Now, I am having doubts about the documents which I have and worried that I won't get visa stamped! 

 

My concerns:

 

1. Client is saying no for client letter - they can't provide it.

2. I have paystubs and pay cheque but I didn't deposit cheque in bank account so I do not have bank statements backing that I was paid during my bench.

3. My H1b amendment is filed now - I don't have receipt number yet - my employer said they have filed it in premium processing and the courier is sent and received by USCIS on Monday.  So the petition I have on DS-160 is the H1b petition which was used to file my H1b - that have some other client location. 

 

My explanation for above concerns.

 

1. I have an e-mail from my supervisor forwarding HR e-mail which says, such letter should come from employer not from end-client (them). 

    I can print-out couple of work emails..  Can ask few of my colleague to send me e-mail stating that they know me and I work with them at end-client location. 

    There are two layers between me and end-client.  I do have letter from Vendor - stating I work for end client and duties I perform.

 

2. I received my SSN late due to 'shutdown' and then I opened my bank account late - because of which my employer sent me cheques.  

 

3. H1b amendment is in process - hopefully I'm planning to get stamping interview date after 15 calendar days. 

 

Can you suggest should I go India or there are more chances of rejection.  In case my they deny me visa, how can I come back - can I come back on H4?   And then can I ever get H1b ? 

 

Appreciate your earliest reply.  

 

Thanks.

[rahul412]

1. It's always better to have client letter

2. That's not a big deal.

3. If your H4 visa is still valid then you can enter into US on H4.

[sr1234]

Thanks.. will there b issue as I'm going for stamping with original petition which has different client than I'm currently working.

[rahul412]

Thanks.. will there b issue as I'm going for stamping with original petition which has different client than I'm currently working.

If that's the case then you need H1 amendment. Without amendment you won't get your visa.

[pontevecchio]

You should discuss your situation with a Lawyer of your own to decide on the best strategy. Why was an amendment not filed? If you were paid for unproductive time as should be the case then you were not on "bench". What about tax deductions?

[sr1234]

I have received h1b amendment receipt. Now I'm planning to fill bew ds 160 nd then schedule intw wuth new h1b.. I'm hoping h1b amendment will b approved In 15 calendar days

[sr1234]

Travel plan cane up kate nd i was trying to get client letter so got delayed.. I hv paid all taxes. Will I b safe euth h1b amendment aporoved petition? My h4 is no longer valid. in case h1 get rejected can u again get h4.. my husbsnd visa us aporoved.

[rahul412]

Travel plan cane up kate nd i was trying to get client letter so got delayed.. I hv paid all taxes. Will I b safe euth h1b amendment aporoved petition? My h4 is no longer valid. in case h1 get rejected can u again get h4.. my husbsnd visa us aporoved.

With amended petition, you are good to go...