H1 stamping - New Delhi - urgent please help

[newtov8]

Hello all.

I work for a company using EAD. I came to India due to family emergency without Advance Parole in my hand. I did apply for AP before I came to India though. Now, after my Advance Parole is approved, my lawyer has sent it to me in India. But, to be safer side he suggested to get a new H1.

My company was agreed for "Premium Processing H1" and they have asked my lawyer to go for it.

My H1 petition is going to be approved before 5th of August. I just wanted to know answers to following questions:

(I want to be prepared for all documents and procedure, before even I get the approval notice)

1) What is the process for stamping at Delhi consulate?

2) What all documents I need to provide them?

3) What is the best method to get the stamping and passport back soon?

4) If it takes longer (2-3 weeks) to stamp visa, can I get my passport back (how soon?) so that I could take the risk of entering into US on Advance Parole.

5) Would there be any problem if they know I have my green card in process?

6) Can I go to consulate and stand in a queue and get stamping done same day?

7) If I were to schedule appointment, can I do it before visa has been approved?

Note: I have worked on 2 H1's before they file for greencard. I have one of them (first one) stamped on my passport. Other one is not stamped on my passport. After that I started using EAD.


Thanks,
Vivek

 

[minakshi9]

i dont know much about delhi and the exact process in your case., but i can answer question number 2:

(also take recommendation letters from your manager...some documents might have been left out below., be the judge.)
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If you are applying for an H-1B or L-1 visa, you need to present:

all the required documents for any non-immigrant visa Plus
An individual passport valid for travel to the U.S. for at least six months after your date of entry in to the U.S.

A fully completed and signed Visa Application Form - DS-156

All male applicants between the ages of 16 and 45 must also submit a fully completed and signed Supplemental Application Form DS-157

In addition to the above forms, if you are applying for a F-1, J-1 or M-1 visa, you need to submit a fully completed and signed application form DS-158

One recent (within the past six months) passport size photograph, 50mm X 50mm with a white or off-white background. Click here for details.
I-797 -- the original notice of approval,
The complete petition submitted by your prospective employer including the Labor Condition Application (LCA - not applicable to L-1 applicants) and the I-129
The originals of your university diplomas, mark sheets and any certificates you may have. (Secondary school information is not required)
Letter from petitioning employer confirming employer's intent to hire the applicant
Your work experience letters from your previous employers
L visa applicants must provide a letter from their employer stating how long they have worked for the company

First time applicants may consider submitting the following documents:

Pay slips from current or most recent place of employment
Names and current phone numbers of the personnel managers at the applicant's present and past jobs
Photographs of the inside and outside of current or most recent employer's place of business
Names and contact information of two co-workers from your current or most recent place of employment
Names and contact information of two co-workers from past jobs
A complete resume/bio-data and cover letter describing current job duties in detail
Personal bank records for the last six months
US company information: photographs of the inside and outside of the company's offices, prospectus, brochures, and annual report