H1 stamping - New Delhi - urgent please help

[newtov8]

Having AP, H1 stamping - New Delhi - urgent please help

Hello all.

Here is my question...

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:

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?

Thanks,
Vivek

 

[rajiv_ksharma]

I sent this email to TTS in Delhi and this is their reply. Also if your previous H1B VISA expired 12 months ago . Then you have to apply in person for that you will need to take the appt. Also you can check the their web sites.

Hope this helps.


Dear Applicant,

If your previous H1b and H4 expired last month and you are applying for the
renewal of the same, you can avail the dropbox facility.
Taking an appointment is optional for dropbox applicants. You can also walk
in to our office without an appointment to make the submissions.
The basic requirements for the Embassy are as follows :
a) PASSPORT (Attatch old passports if any). The passport should be valid at
least for a period of six months on the date of submission.
b) APPLICATION FORM DS - 156. This can be downloaded from the website as
well, but it should be on a single sheet, printed back to back. The form
should be signed by the applicant.
c) SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION FORM DS - 157. Mandatory for all male applicants
in the age group of 16 - 45 years (to be filled up by the applicant only)
d) Form DS 158 - to be filled up by all F, J and M visa applicants.All I-20
forms for students and Ds-2019 forms for exchange visitors issued after
January 30,2003 will have to be the new SEVIS program forms.
e) A RECENT PASSPORT SIZE UNMOUNTED PHOTOGRAPH either be in color or black
and white measuring 2 inches square with the head centred in the frame. The
head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should
measure between 1inch to 1 3/8 inches(28mm to 35mm) from the bottom of the
photo. It should be a white and plain background and should printed without
borders.The photograph should not be more than 6 months old, face facing the
camera. Head coverings are acceptable only due to religious beliefs and
only when the applicant's face is completely exposed. For persons wearing
glasses, there must be no reflection around the eyes, photo with reflections
will not be accepted.
Please visit the US Embassy's website for details on documentation.
Drop box submission timings are from 8:00am to 2:30pm, Mon - Fri.

The Embassy takes normally 7-8 working days for its processing. The
passports will be returned to you through the Blue Dart Courier. (If blue
dart service is not available in your area, your packet will be sent by
speed post or registered post).

No window pick up is allowed.

Please refer to our website - www.ttsvisas.com appointments.
You may also visit the embassy site - www.usembassy.state.gov/delhi.html
Our contact numbers are - 011-23554618 / 4631
Certain additional information which may be of interest to you, is given
below :-
The details for the drafts to be submitted per applicant,
Non Immigrant Application fees Rs. 4900
Non Immigrant Visa Issuance fees Rs. 3675
The above two drafts are to be drawn in favour of U S Embassy, New Delhi or
American Embassy, New Delhi and payable at New Delhi.
TT Services Fee : Rs. 400 per passport.
Payable either through cash or a demand draft to be in favour of TT
Services, New Delhi
Please feel free to get back to us for any further clarifications.
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