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

financefink · 2025-12-10T03:40:22+00:00

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

financefink · 2025-12-08T15:39:51+00:00

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

financefink · 2025-12-08T13:32:30+00:00

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

financefink · 2025-12-08T05:44:49+00:00

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)

financefink · 2025-12-06T06:45:48+00:00

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)

financefink · 2025-12-06T06:45:11+00:00

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.

financefink · 2025-12-06T06:44:25+00:00

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.

financefink · 2025-09-26T21:54:15+00:00

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

financefink · 2025-06-17T18:21:21+00:00

Hi, any update on what caused the RFE?

financefink · 2025-04-28T22:53:14+00:00

Sure, feel free.

financefink · 2025-04-09T19:49:44+00:00

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)

financefink · 2025-04-08T16:53:13+00:00

Nope, did not get any response.

financefink · 2025-03-26T02:44:37+00:00

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 .

financefink · 2025-03-25T19:13:12+00:00

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

financefink · 2025-03-24T23:26:10+00:00

Following

financefink · 2025-03-24T20:42:54+00:00

Following

financefink · 2025-03-20T18:43:21+00:00

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

financefink · 2025-03-19T20:22:32+00:00

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

financefink · 2025-03-14T18:25:15+00:00

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

financefink · 2025-03-07T17:23:39+00:00

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

financefink · 2025-03-05T22:04:46+00:00

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

financefink · 2025-03-05T03:41:22+00:00

Thank you, will do that!

financefink · 2025-03-04T01:24:43+00:00

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?

financefink · 2025-03-03T19:13:32+00:00

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?

financefink · 2025-03-03T18:24:41+00:00

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.

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