Comments on: E3 Visa & H1B Visa “Administrative Processing” Refusal at US Consulate

By: Baseer

Baseer — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:08:29 +0000

I had my H1B Visa interview on 12th August in Islamabad. The consular retained my I-797, Passports, I-129 copy etc with her and told me that my case was being forwarded for AP. Interestingly, she did not give me any receipt or form and encouraged me to track through the Islamabad Embassy email.

By: david ola

david ola — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 21:55:19 +0000

I am in a situation in which i have been given an administrative processing 221(g) case status by the US embassy in my country. However, my US employers and I are considering a fresh application in another Country as i am out there working in that country.

Is this possible or there is a negative impact if i go ahead?

By: RB

RB — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 15:04:40 +0000

Hi,

I am renewing my E3 visa and i keep hearing different stories on the London Embassy. Some forums recommend the London Emabassy while my employer does not.

Can anyone confirm if they have had success and the turnaround time.

By: Zara

Zara — Sun, 01 May 2011 09:27:30 +0000

Hi CJ,

Ur website is very informative. i wanted to ask u a question..

My fiancee who holds a H1B visa is being put under AP since sept 2010..Hes doing his residency and is a doc wid a hosp in New York and had cum to India for a vacation of 4 weeks n he was goin to go back by Oct..

But since last 8months he is stil in the country..We are very stressed pls lemme knu if theres sum way v can find a solution as v r very tensed now..His residency has been increased by one more year and v hope his visa doesnt get refused..

At the consulate he was being told that his visa has been approved but they have kept passport for AP..His immigration lawyer in US said AP generally takes 6-8months but can u pls give me more info on this…He had submitted all reqd documents and even holds a PR of canada..

Thankin you

By: piolo

piolo — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:50:40 +0000

hi,
Here for an inquiry again. I still have no news from the embassy regarding my visa. What my employer did was they filed an amended petition under premium processing and was approved. In othr words, I’m waiting now for an intervw sched for the amended petition though there is still a hanging visa processing in the embassy (pls refer to my previous message for my case status). In that status, how will the hanging visa affect the approved amended petition? I’m thinking, since the USCIS approved the amended petition, maybe the first petition will not cause any conflict or they might have disregarded it. Correct me pls.

Another thing, my passport is still in the embassy, how can I get it? I am also nervous when I’ll have my interview again. It’s like I’m having near phobia since i was brought and interogated in the fraud prevention unit. Please help me answer my questions and kindly picture out what could happen when i’ll have my interview in the embassy. Thank you very much.

Piolo

By: piolo

piolo — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 08:00:09 +0000

Hi CJ,

thank you very much. hopefully everything turns out well with everybody here. let’s keep praying. btw, this site is very helpful.

Piolo

By: e3visa

e3visa — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 04:29:46 +0000

Hi PV,
Well if you are now an Australian citizen you can have your employer sponsor you under the E3 visa or H1B visa. However in either case just follow the process as normal and be truthful in your application and your interview and hopefully all works out.
Cj

By: e3visa

e3visa — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 04:20:46 +0000

Hi Piolo,
Your case seems like it under some sort of review while they are probably checking your company and filed application with the Department of Labor for your job. Hopefully it is quick and all works out for you.
Good Luck,
Cj

By: piolo

piolo — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 11:50:13 +0000

hi.. please.. anyone who can give me answers..
I had my H1b interview last dec. 6, 2010. unfortunately I missed an information in my contract with my employer regarding my salary thus was not able to answer it correctly during my interview with the consul.. I was then asked to wait for somebody to escort me inside embassy office. I was brought to the Fraud Prevention Unit (FPU). An investigator (i think) interviewed me.. before the interview started I was able to clarify info regarding my salary and apologized that I did not mean to give wrong information to the consul. The interview lasted for 3 hrs and even asked me to come back the following week to bring a certain document. I then came back in the fraud prevention unit office and was interviewed again from 9 am to 3 pm. All the questions and my statements were printed and they let me sign it and swear to the consul in the office. I was told that the sworn statement will be forwarded to the consul who initially interviewed me since he has the authority to decide regarding my visa. They told me to just wait for a call. I was not handed of any document after the interview. I do not know un der what process is my visa application now.

Am I under Administrative review aswell?

Thank you.

By: pv

pv — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 08:42:49 +0000

Hi CJ,
please if any one can assist me….
i have found this website and seams really interesting and i feel i will get the assistance here. I am originally from INDIA and now Australian Citizen aged around 27yrs.
My H1b approved in oct2008 and i went for an interview at sydney office and they have asked me to provide additional documents for the company as it was small company.
I sent the documents as required. and they replied to uscis on jan2009 that my employer doesnt seam capable to hire me and provided documents are not correct. We have provided the documents as required and same as when applied for the H1B. And as per my employer my H1B has been revoked
So untill now, i had been working in australia and became citizen. I have recently visited US on visa waiver program and during my stay i decided to find a job in LA. So i resigned from my job in Sydney and started applying few jobs based in LA. and ONE of the small CPA firm had agreed to sponsor H1B which has just been approved.
As this is a small CPA firm with around 4-5 employees and which doesnt have any online websites. i need advice the chances to get visa approved and what should i will be bringing along during the interview………. also need advice for the expected visa interview questions and answers
Thank you