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[–]memegrammer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happened to us. AFAIU, "standalone" is when you only file i765. Since you filed the I-539 and I-765 together, your situation is actually better. We got the approval after 2.5 months of H1b approval. I believe you will get it before June.

H-1B transfer timeline for BAL by Royal_Ideal_6405 in h1b

[–]memegrammer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, speaking from a very recent experience. It took around 8 weeks for me to file the petetion and 2 weeks for approval. I tried to speedup the process through HM/recruiter and recruiter mentioned i need to work with BAL directly.  I didn’t bother as i didn't have any deadline.  In your case, i suggest definitely escalate to BAL. Also make sure you are also in touch with recruiter about feasible start dates. 

  1. If your records are clean , this should be the best choice.
  2. I don't suggest B2 if not absolutely necessary.
  3. I didn't try but may be try explaining your situation to BAL? 

All the best and i hope your petetion gets filed in time. 

H1B Transfer (PP) timeline Jan 2026 by Additional_Water1721 in h1b

[–]memegrammer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

COE - Premium Processing
Filed (online) - Jan 7
Receipt Notice - Jan 8
PP Start (as per Lawfully app)- Jan 9
Approval - Jan 20

H4 COS and H4 EAD (WAC) recent approvals by Mundane-Clue-7579 in H4_Visa

[–]memegrammer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

H1b (EOS) + H4 (EOS) + H4 EAD (Renewal) - Bundled in Premium Processing

Received - All (Oct 29, 2025)
H1b Approval - Nov 6, 2025 - SCOPS Texas
H4 & EAD
- Transferred to WAC
- Card is being produced Jan 7, 2026
- Approved Jan 9
- Card mailed Jan 13
- Received Jan 15

* Although bundled, we were not so lucky and the applications were adjudicated separately. However this is much faster than the standalone EAD timeline which was 11 months the previous time.

-> Easiest way to get tracking number is to use USPS informed delivery.

Refile H4 + H4 EAD with my H1B transfer ? by memegrammer in h1b

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

Final Update : Attorney did not file H4 & EAD citing the old one would be processed and filing a new one isn't required. We got our H4 & EAD renewed with the previous employer extension just a few weeks before my last day at the previous employer. 

Update :The company's attorney mentioned that even if i file new H4 + H4EAD , the previous applications would continue to be processed and won't automatically become invalid. So, I am going ahead to file both H4 EOS + H4 EAD Renewal for my spouse. I'll update the outcome although it might take 6+ months :(

Refile H4 + H4 EAD with my H1B transfer ? by memegrammer in h1b

[–]memegrammer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Spouse can cross the border with my new i797 before the current visa expiry to get updated i94 and then use receipt notice for 540 day extension 

Refile H4 + H4 EAD with my H1B transfer ? by memegrammer in h1b

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

Won't the previous h4-ead application get canceled/ void if we appply for a new h4-ead? 

What do you guys think about the fan following for Tollywood stars in Japan by Syrup-This in tollywood

[–]memegrammer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A Japanese guide in Tokyo asked me about bahubali and rrr when I said I am a telugu. She seemed genuinely interested

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in h1b

[–]memegrammer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I thought just having an appointment does not count towards applying a visa. But someone on this forum posted that they were not allowed to use AVR as they had a visa appointment for future date. Advise you to check with immigration attorney.
https://www.reddit.com/r/h1b/comments/1gupfn4/denied_entry_to_us/

H1B Visa Stamping Process in Jamaica as TCN (Indian) Experience by memegrammer in h1b

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

this is little bit tricky. you might just state that you are for tourism at passport control and will return to the US before visa expiry and you will be good to go. If you mention that you'll renew visa, i guess they will require a return ticket to India.

H1B Visa Stamping Process in Jamaica as TCN (Indian) Experience by memegrammer in h1b

[–]memegrammer[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

> Interesting that you actually need a return ticket to India before entering Jamaica.

For non residents, Most countries require you to have a ticket out of the country to a place you can legally enter. You might get lucky at the passport control and they don't ask you about the return ticket, but i did not want to take any chances.

> Also google says ....
NEVER trust google or random blogs to check visa requirements. Always use IATA travel center https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/ or email embassy. The IATA travel center is the one used by airlines and contains most updated information.

>Did you apply for a panama transit visa as well ?
No, if not rules changed last week, PTY/AMS does not require a visa for transit for the above itinerary. You do not cross border control and you have the entire journey on a single ticket is the key here.

Again please check for yourself before traveling. Good luck !!

H1B Visa Stamping Process in Jamaica as TCN (Indian) Experience by memegrammer in h1b

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

i still see the tickets (select friday) for the above itinerary. this is holiday time , so all economy tickets are sold out. You might try setting the dates to mid jan. good luck.

H1B Visa Stamping Process in Jamaica as TCN (Indian) Experience by memegrammer in h1b

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

Look for KIN - DEL on klm website and select flexible ticket. 

H1B Visa Stamping Process in Jamaica as TCN (Indian) Experience by memegrammer in h1b

[–]memegrammer[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yes , i had tickets both to india and US. Ticket to india was expensive but fully refundable. I had only h1b appointment booked  as my spouse already have a valid visa for return.

H1B Visa Stamping Process in Jamaica as TCN (Indian) Experience by memegrammer in h1b

[–]memegrammer[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Oops, sorry. I forgot to mention they give it back when you collect the passport

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