I had sent my wife's papers(dropbox,ttservices,Hyderabad) on the 03rd Dec with my latest H1 approval in passport. I got all the papers back on the 20th Dec
along with the passport without any letter from the consulate. 'dropbox 12/14/02' was written with a pen on the last page of the passport. I tried reaching the
consulate and somehow managed to speak to someone who told me the application is under 'Administrative Processing'.
I am doubly sure I did'nt miss any req. docs ( nor overwriting) when I sent her papers. I went to India on 8th Nov on a 3 week vacation, my marriage was fixed
for 24th Nov. I checked with ttservices and they told me it is taking 10 working days for H1 / H4 visas, I did'nt want to take a chance
( thanksgiving 26th Nov) since I had to get back on 30th Nov, So I sent my H1 for approval to Chennai on 19th and they stamped it on 29th and I recd it
on 30th evening( I missed my 30th early morning flight). I postponed my trip by one week.
Now after 3 weeks they get back without any reason. I have been working in the u.s for 2 & 1/2 years and have all the documentary proof
( paystubs for last 2 & 1/2 years, w2 for 2 years, electricity/sewerage bills etc) which they ask in similar situations.
My wife is applying to the consulate for the first time. I have seen a couple of H4 denials if they already have a H1 denial previously.
I know your situation is similar. Have you made any progress since your last posting. I am trying to get in touch with visa proffessionals in Chennai
(wanted to know whether a Chennai lawyer or an American attorney is better)
Any suggestions/progress from anyone will be highly appreciated.(guttius@yahoo.com)
What do the attorneys have to say...I know it is a slow process can you get some answers from the consulate.
Thanks,
Uday
along with the passport without any letter from the consulate. 'dropbox 12/14/02' was written with a pen on the last page of the passport. I tried reaching the
consulate and somehow managed to speak to someone who told me the application is under 'Administrative Processing'.
I am doubly sure I did'nt miss any req. docs ( nor overwriting) when I sent her papers. I went to India on 8th Nov on a 3 week vacation, my marriage was fixed
for 24th Nov. I checked with ttservices and they told me it is taking 10 working days for H1 / H4 visas, I did'nt want to take a chance
( thanksgiving 26th Nov) since I had to get back on 30th Nov, So I sent my H1 for approval to Chennai on 19th and they stamped it on 29th and I recd it
on 30th evening( I missed my 30th early morning flight). I postponed my trip by one week.
Now after 3 weeks they get back without any reason. I have been working in the u.s for 2 & 1/2 years and have all the documentary proof
( paystubs for last 2 & 1/2 years, w2 for 2 years, electricity/sewerage bills etc) which they ask in similar situations.
My wife is applying to the consulate for the first time. I have seen a couple of H4 denials if they already have a H1 denial previously.
I know your situation is similar. Have you made any progress since your last posting. I am trying to get in touch with visa proffessionals in Chennai
(wanted to know whether a Chennai lawyer or an American attorney is better)
Any suggestions/progress from anyone will be highly appreciated.(guttius@yahoo.com)
What do the attorneys have to say...I know it is a slow process can you get some answers from the consulate.
Thanks,
Uday