Case Approved
Had my case processing paused in September due to running out of available visas but finally got it today. very nice Thanksgiving gift😃. Hope I can pass the good mojo to many others still waiting.
#eb1c #I485 #approved
EB1-3
Multinational executive or manager
Total Days: 564 days
Case
2021-05-20
2022-12-05
I-140
347 Days
I-485
466 Days
Nebraska Service Center: I-140
National Benefits Center: I-485
Approved! NYC N400 with pending I-751
so much emotions...this waiting game is finally over!
5/2021 - PD for I-751
4/2022 - Applied N400 online
10/2022 - Interview scheduled
11/2022 - Combo Interview, officer didn't ask spouse to join but met at the door. 1 day later pending I-751 is approved. 2 more days N-400 is approved, oath is placed in line
Oath is now two weeks after scheduled interview!
#n400 #nyc #combointerview
I-765 aprroved 3 weeks after biometric
Good news. I-765 approved based on C09 pending GC application. just 3 weeks after biometric done.
VAWA
Based on a Violence Against Women Act self-petition
Total Days: 1041 days
Case
2022-07-01
Today
I-131
200 Days
I-765
202 Days
I-485
1041 Days
I-360
1041 Days
Vermont Service Center: I-131, I-765, I-485, I-360
H1-B Stamping Experience in London (Indian Passport Holder)
As this community was very helpful for me as I tried to get answers on this topic, I wanted to share my experience in getting my H1-B visa renewal stamped in London as an Indian passport holder working in NYC.
1. Third country nationals (or TCNs) are currently eligible to get their H1-B stamped in London or Belfast.
2. Use https://ais.usvisa-info.com/ to fill out and submit your DS-160.
3. Plan at least a month in advance. Appointments are fairly easy to come by but earlier planning is advisable.
4. A UK visitor visa (C visit) is required for Indian citizens to enter the UK which I already had.
5. Arrive at least 30 mins prior to your appointment. The queues outside the embassy can get long (mine was over an hour).
6. The new US embassy in London is a swanky building in Vauxhall and once inside, depending on the number of people that day and type of visa, it can take at least 45 mins for your interview with an officer.
7. All TCN applicants have to attend an interview. Unlike in India, dropbox is not an option for H1-B renewals.
8. My interview lasted about 5 mins. Was asked where I work and the officer confirmed I had a Green Card adjustment of status pending. The officer was very pleasant and approved my visa. Total time spent from the time of arrival outside the consulate to exit was approx. 2 hours.
9. The CEAC website DS-160 status changed immediately to ‘Approved.’ 5 days later it was changed to ‘Issued’.
10. Received an email saying passport was then dispatched and I chose to pick up from the DX location in Chancery Lane.
11. Picked up my passport on the 8th business day after my interview.
12. Overall, for anyone having issues finding appointments in India or elsewhere and have a visa to the UK, I would highly recommend exploring this option.
Good luck to all other applicants out there!
Approved in a week with premium processing
After waiting for more than 4 months, got approved in a week with premium processing
H-1B
Temporary workers for specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or equivalent
Total Days: 129 days
Case
2022-07-11
2022-11-17
I-129
129 Days
California Service Center: I-129
EB2-NIW GC Approved
Thank you God for the journey thus far and for making everything perfect to us all. Good luck to everyone waiting for their approvals. Pray, be patient and trust the system.
EB2-NIW
Advanced degrees or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver
Total Days: 486 days
Case
2021-08-03
2022-12-02
I-140
286 Days
I-765
91 Days
I-131
116 Days
I-485
104 Days
Nebraska Service Center: I-140
National Benefits Center: I-765, I-131, I-485
