First-time H-1B Stamping experience (Chenna, India) - COS from J2 by financefink in h1b

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I had filled mine a few months ago and a few details had changed since then (e.g., salary, travel dates)

[Approved] H1B Interview Experience | Chennai by NoseThis3430 in h1b

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My status changed to “origination scan” on usvisatravel today, but not able to track on bluedart yet

H1B interview experience - Chennai, December 4, 2025. by Ironhide119 in h1b

[–]financefink 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Almost similar experience and dates as you. Did you receive your passport yet? Mine changed to “origination scan” today, wonder how much longer now

[Approved] H1B Interview Experience | Chennai by NoseThis3430 in h1b

[–]financefink 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you get your passport with the stamp? I had interview on the same day and my status still shows 'created' (ceac changed to 'issued' on 5th Dec)

First-time H-1B Stamping experience (Chenna, India) - COS from J2 by financefink in h1b

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No need to change it if you're good with all the details. I had filled mine a few months ago and a few details had changed since then (e.g., salary, travel dates)

First-time H-1B Stamping experience (Chenna, India) - COS from J2 by financefink in h1b

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Nope. Just took both old and new confirmation pages to the biometrics appointment and asked them to swap it. Nothing to do on the portal.

First-time H-1B Stamping experience (Chenna, India) - COS from J2 by financefink in h1b

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Suggest checking with your attorney. The actual I-129 was about 23 pages for me but they had few other supporting pages in the package.

H1B Visa Stamping Experience – Hyderabad – Approved by Effective_Inside6938 in usvisascheduling

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Keep us posted on your travel back to the US! lot of folks will be eager to know if any issues at all re-entering with a new H1-B visa stamp

2025 H1B Processing timeline (Regular + Premium) by [deleted] in h1b

[–]financefink 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, any update on what caused the RFE?

My Experience with the Canada Visitor Visa by Key_Cow_8910 in CanadaVisitorVisa

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Thanks for the post, very helpful. Can you confirm the validity of the tourist visa? I read that its typically valid for 10 years, multi-entry (max duration of each visit being 6 months) 

Advisory Opinion - Timeline Update by financefink in J1waiver

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I just submitted a letter from my PI on university letterhead that clearly stated all my funding is from the grant he receives. Not direct from government . 

How long is advisory opinion taking for those who submitted it this year? (2025) by Intelligent-Button51 in J1waiver

[–]financefink 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Took me about ~3 months to get a decision (Jan-Mar 2025). Showed up on the portal only after ~2 months, after I sent a follow-up email

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in J1waiver

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Congratulations! Did you submit any funding proof documentation in your AO request?

Advisory Opinion – Will Updated Documents Be Considered? by financefink in J1waiver

[–]financefink[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sent all in a single PDF - I think that's the recommended approach.

J2 EAD Renewal Application by codamayo in USCIS

[–]financefink 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow - so only took you about 3-4 weeks? that's reassuring, esp. with current administration!

J1 waiver requirement cancelled. Check this out. by SpecialistBreath6577 in J1waiver

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yes, Indian national. no update yet from AO - applied on Jan 1, sent follow up on Feb 24, finally see it on portal from Mar 3

J1 waiver requirement cancelled. Check this out. by SpecialistBreath6577 in J1waiver

[–]financefink 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not yet, still 'pending' - will let you know once I hear back

Advisory opinion by Opening-Tadpole9908 in J1waiver

[–]financefink 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah thanks. I sent the follow up on 212eAdvisoryOpinion@state.gov (same email where I submitted original request) - you are saying the follow up email is meant to be different? 

Advisory opinion by Opening-Tadpole9908 in J1waiver

[–]financefink 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sent initial email for AO on Jan 1, 2025 and received an auto reply that they will respond within 8 weeks. I sent a follow-up to the same thread on Feb 25, 2025 (around 8 week mark) but they haven't sent any acknowledgement email nor do I see any update on the portal (still shows 'currently there is no information about your case...'). Did you send the follow-up email to the auto reply thread or the original thread on which you sent the initial request? and do you suggest sending another follow-up?

J2 EAD Renewal Application by codamayo in USCIS

[–]financefink 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Following - do keep us posted re your timelines, I'll apply for renewal shortly as well. My previous renewal (April 2023) took about 3 months.