Recent content by Balrog1978

True the number of Green Cards filed this year have decreased Tremendously. But for those - especially in EB-2 and Eb-3 - whose Priority date is 2008 or 2009 still have to wait a long time depending on the vagaries of retrogression!! Sometimes PD gets retrogressed to 2001!!! This might sound...

how hard is it to get a tourist visa for a software engineer? ive heard rejection rates are high for getting a tourist visa... if this is true..how does one reduce the chances for rejection?

I see. Its pretty straightforward in that case. The documentation makes a statement regarding a sponsor letter even in the case of Tourist Visa!!! Is this necessary even when you hold a valid us visa?

I couldn't find any board where my query would fall..apologies for misspost!!! Basically, I need to travel to UK for around 1 week in January. I was curious as to how do I do this? I'm holding a valid H1B and wanted to apply for a UK tourist VISA From New York!!! Can someone point me to any...

thanks...this is what I needed!!!

I have one (white) I-94 given to me when I last entered US. I have one I-94 attached to the base of my approved I-797!! Im leaving for India for revalidation of my H1B.. which I-94 do I deposit when leaving USA? both of the above? do I need the I-94 at the bottom for H1 Revalidation of...

transfer is not a new H1b!! Its simply a transfer of the old H1 with the remainder clock being counted from the day the original H1 was issued. And you're planning on quitting the company which filed for your H1-b within a few weeks of joining? Not very ethical - this kind of oppurtunistic...

Do we have to carry any Demand Drafts in addition to the HDFC Receipt (which pays the VISA fees and VFS fees)? I'm confused because for my H1 Stamping I remembre carrying a DD payable to US COnsulate and another DD for TTS fees (3 years ago). Thankss

Good Point Ginnu. Was a misstype . I've edited the original posting to reflect this.

It seems your re-entry is too close to the expiry - and with the extension pending - you are at considerable risk of denial at port of entry. I would suggest you amend your travel until approval comes through.

I'm creating this thread for putting up the EXACT documents needed for H1 Extension in Chennai consulate (it differs from Mumbai which needs additional so this is highly specific to Chennai). If this is list incomplete, please help me complete it - the photocopies vs original resolution sort of...

Thanks. This is what I needed.

I keep reading that For H1 Extension we require the I 129 to present at Consulate. I have the I797 Notice of Approval for Extension, and my original I 129. I read that there is an I129 for the extension IN ADDITION TO I129 for original H1. I have the I-129 for my original H1 but NOT for the...

How long does it take for the passport to arrive (basically revalidation done) after the consulate interview for a non bep company employee? Also, since my company does not have a presence in India - will I be facing any issues or require extra documentation during interview? Much Obliged.

All, This is my first revalidation (ie, have used up my first three years of H1B and am trying to get my 2nd!!). I have an 1-797 extension thats extended my H1 by three years. All I need is stamping on my passport. Questions : What is this "Drop Box" thing? Does it mean I don't...