H1 Visa Stamping - Emergency Slot

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manojtjain

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Hi! All,
I am working in USA right now on F1 (OPT). My employer has already filed for H1, and I am expecting approval sometime in October.
Here is my problem. I have to visit India in January, and so, need an appointment date to get H1 stamped on my passport. However, VFS does not allow scheduling of appointment unless I have the approval notice. The other option suggested by US Consulate at Mumbai was to apply through emergency slots for returning employees.
Does anyone know details about emergency slots? Is there a wait period for emergency slots too or we can get the date immediately? I am talking about situation in January, as at that time lot of people from here are visiting to India.
Any suggestions / experiences / information will be really helpful, and appreciated.
Thanx,
Manoj.
 
You have not mentioned if you have received your receipt number for your H1 filing. If you have received your receipt number, you can go ahead with taking web appointment for the dates available any time later to the probable date that you may get your approved petition (I-797). The approved petition is required at the time of interview only, for taking appointment with consulate you just need receipt number. Hope this helps you.
 
This helps greatly scorpion. Thank you very much. My oversight in missing out on details.
My employer did receive the receipt fopr my petition. I have the EAC number, is that all they ask right now for taking appointment? The Mumbai US Consulate replied something about needing expiry date and all. I am not sure what other information they look for. But if it is only the EAC number, then ya I do have that. I will try to schedule an appointment at the earliest.
Thanks a lot once again.

Manoj.
 
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