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prambaa
01-05-2006, 05:28 AM
hi,
i got 221g for the second time , as the VO felt the additional documents do not really have the information in the format they were looking for.
when i was waiting for my turn , i saw VO was rejecting two 221g candidates for the same kind of reasons.

folks, based on my experience, this is what the lesson i learnt. could be useful for some
people to get an idea abt all these processing.
Though we carry a bunch of documents to prove that we have a job at usa, what an officer needs is a letter from the employer, which is well formatted, readable and the all the required information to the point.
i did the mistake, where without such letter ,
when i was asked first time 221g for internal product description/timeline/status/no of
resources/market analysis info,

i carried the following:
1) a project schedule xl sheet (with module level status/resource/time line detail) print out
2) tasks allocation xlsheet printout with tasks assigned on my name.
3) product functional guide print out( here the funny thing it is a 182 page document and my employer asked me to take a print out of all pages, though i had taken only 30 pages. and my employer's idea is if we carry lots of documents, then VO will not get a doubt and give visa)
4) market analysis for product which is 15 pages long.
5) a letter from the employer stating that what are the additional documents attached/company information etc.
i was really happy to get all these documents, as i felt like it is good enough as a proof and i will surely get visa.
but unfortunately all got is only disappointment, when i went for the second time,
the VO just read the employer letter and told me that i haven’t brought the information
required,(which really shocked me).. She didn’t even notice that there are some other
documents underlying. It seemed to me like she was expecting those information (on from the letter itself.

here i am sharing the conversation for you to get an idea:
VO: pass me the additional docs
Me: passed them
VO: I want the originals
Me: I received them through e-mail. So I had taken printouts.
VO: I understand that. But what we want is the original docs, not the email ones
VO: who ‘s for the product?
Me: it is developed by ***.
VO: but who’s for this product.
Me: for the client’s in CRM domain. It has been sold to ....
VO: she read the letter to consulate given by employer.and She pointed out the 221g form and asked where is the list of active projects
Me: I located her to the printout that was having list of active projects.
VO: so these are all the active projects.
Me: Yes
VO: I do not find all the information that was asked for?
Me: it is provided in the underlying docs
VO: she just turned out the papers and said see, required information is not available here.
We want the information in a format, which is readable. Not a bunch of docs.
And she just turned the pages of market analysis and said this is not a market analysis.
Me: i have the project plan where the timeline/status of every module of the product is shown.
VO: we don’t want the module wise details, we want project status in general.

And she had taken all the I797, I129, and LCA and given a221g saying if you want you can again submit the docs in the drop box. And if we don’t get the required information again you are not going to get the visa.

Me: can you guide me on what is the format of information that you are looking for.
VO: it must be in a format, which is readable, not a bunch of documents.
Me: at this point she looked irritated.
She has given me 221g again. But this time ticked two check boxes
One is internal product information same as the previous 221g.
Second one is itinerary of services/engagements etc.

i could not understand what made her feel from our discussion that itinerary of services is required. Can anybody tell me? she was satisfied with list of active project.

However, after all this i understood what she needs is a letter with one or two pages
describing the required details. not a set of relevant documents, from which the officer has to read and infer the information on their own.
readers, please, share your views on this.
also if some one has experienced the same but finally got successful stamping, please share the format of documentation. It is really worthy information.

sm123
01-06-2006, 02:03 AM
Hii,
Which is the consulate you attended your interview at? remember that the documents you take to the consulate should be written in clear, consice format, as these people do not have time to read entire pages. Also, it is better to carry original letter/papers from client instead of photo-copies or faxes.
Best of Luck...

prambaa
01-06-2006, 02:12 AM
thanks for your reply sm123.

i attended at chennai consulate.
yes, i too got that point after this experience..

but onething i am still worried is , my employer doesnt know how to present such information in clear and concise format... so i really lost hope that he will provide a better documentation this time..:-((
just hoping for the best..

aag123
01-06-2006, 10:58 AM
In order to avoid the issue of Lack proper documentation, please ask your employer to
send you the soft copy the details that he is going to Fedex.
Please review it yourself first and then ask him to Fedex the actual data.
Make sure that all the information is correct and not lengthy descriptive data.

venkatram
01-07-2006, 05:23 AM
i have also attended on 5th January, i have taken 30 pages project description and 3 pages my client letter to counsellate and query details in 3 pages all i got to mail and i taken printouts,this must not done when we are going second time, i have attended in counter 6 around 12.30 pm,we have to take original letters,even u have chance and i lost my chance.

prambaa
01-09-2006, 01:45 AM
hi aag123,
that was a good suggestion,
i will do the same, verify the employer docs soft copies before i get originals.

infact, the VO also said, do not bring the docs without verifying by yourself that all information are correct.
prem.

prambaa
06-02-2006, 04:49 AM
Hi,

Thanks a lots to the prople who helped me in the forum especially venkat !!

I got my VISA at my third attempt through drop box after two 221gs.

My suggestion based on my experince to people who attempt after 221g,
Cross-Check the documents sent by employer. And ensure it is in readable/precise format.

I got 221g for the second time due to the poor presentation in the document. Which made the officer to think that the required information was not there.

When i received the same kind of documentation from my employer third time, i decided not to submit as it is. and did modifications to its presentation style such that information is readable and precise.

all they want is the required information written clearly.

I wish everyone to be successful !!

immg_details
06-02-2006, 02:21 PM
Prambaa

Could you please give more details about your interview?.

1) Did your case go to administrative process?.
2) Then they requested to submit good documentation?.
3) when did you attend the first, second, third interviews and so on?.


-Immg_details

prambaa
06-04-2006, 11:37 AM
hi,

My case didnt go for administrative processing.
first time i attended on Nov 23, second time Jan 5 and third time through drop box on May 22.

My interview details (second time) you can refer my post in the same thread.

kasamajay
06-05-2006, 05:21 AM
hi,

i got 221(g) blur color form
-> the check box asking for additional administrative processing required is checked. and it says consulate will contact me after finishing the additional administrative processing.

the consulate officer(visa interviewer) also wrote
-> petitioner's lease agreement

at the bottom of the blue form. and said to me that i can attend for interview on any tue, wed, thru between 10Am to 2Pm.

Confusion here is that, shall i attend with petitioner's lease agreement or wait till the consulate contacts me.

expecting your reply asap

thanks and regards
Ajay kasam
9986016520
kasamajay@yahoo.com

ashok_just4u
12-04-2006, 04:02 AM
Hi Prambaa,
I need your help in my H1 processing. Oct 2006, I appeared before the VO got 221g, asking for the documents,
Detailed & specific description of the internal development project to which you will be assigned. Include a complete technical description of project, employer, timeline, and current status, number of employees assigned, worksite location and marketing analysis for the final product
Comments from Officer : Need specific list of clients/contact information of clients who are you developing in-house project for

I have seen your case is also very similar and I found you carried
1) a project schedule xl sheet (with module level status/resource/time line detail) print out
2) tasks allocation xlsheet printout with tasks assigned on my name.
3) product functional guide print out( here the funny thing it is a 182 page document and my employer asked me to take a print out of all pages, though i had taken only 30 pages. and my employer's idea is if we carry lots of documents, then VO will not get a doubt and give visa)
4) market analysis for product which is 15 pages long.
5) a letter from the employer stating that what are the additional documents attached/company information etc.

If possible, could you please send me the sample format of the above.....
As my employer is first time taking resource from out side of USA, he dont know anything about the latest procedure in the consulate.

Please provide me the sample format of the above documents.

Thanks in advance

Ashok

Vanis
12-24-2006, 05:12 AM
Hi,

Thanks a lots to the prople who helped me in the forum especially venkat !!

I got my VISA at my third attempt through drop box after two 221gs.

My suggestion based on my experince to people who attempt after 221g,
Cross-Check the documents sent by employer. And ensure it is in readable/precise format.

I got 221g for the second time due to the poor presentation in the document. Which made the officer to think that the required information was not there.

When i received the same kind of documentation from my employer third time, i decided not to submit as it is. and did modifications to its presentation style such that information is readable and precise.

all they want is the required information written clearly.

I wish everyone to be successful !!

Hi, I also got 221(g) blue form with similar queries. Can you please send me the sample templates for all the documents you have submitted? Thanks. Please send to my yahoo mail id svani2007@yahoo.com as per convenience with in 10 days.

regards,
Vani

udaybhaskar
02-27-2007, 01:13 AM
Hi this is Uday,
I got 221(g) blue form recently in US consulate Chennai,

Detailed & specific description of the internal development project to which you will be assigned. Include a complete technical description of project, employer, timeline, and current status, number of employees assigned, worksite location and marketing analysis for the final product

please guide me, how to prepare for the documents.
please send me sample template document to this mail id uday_14@yahoo.com


Thanks
Uday

H1221g
03-17-2007, 12:11 AM
Hi

I got 221g in 2001, (B.A Qualification)(Distance Education)

after that I got UK Work Permit Visa in 2001, (B.A Qualification)(Distance Education)

and I went UK in 2001 Dec and I came back on July 30th in 2002(Its 8 months)

And now I am sending my documents to file for H1

Now I completed my (B.Tech Computer science) in (Distance Education) in 2005 November.

My doubts are:

1)Shall I show my experiance from 2000 (When I got 221g) or xxx yrs its enough.

2)Is there any problem, while studying distance education showing work experiance.

3)I have 2 Degrees that is B.A and B.Tech, which I want to show. I shown in 2001 B.A
but that time I got 221g, mean time I completed my B.Tech in distance education
can I show my B.Tech or B.A. or Both


Thanks,
Ramana

Sivasu
03-18-2007, 12:44 PM
Hi ,
I appeared for L1A visa interview at the chennai consualte and got the 221g pink form and they told to check my status on the consulate site. I was told no reason for the hold by the VO. Finally It got cleared on 12th march saying that I will need to submit my ppt and 3 copies of petition. I handed over the documents to the VFS office. May I know when will i get my paasport back as I need to travel on 31st of march. Is there a hope?. I will be grateful if any one replies..


Sivasu

sasta_1976
04-21-2007, 10:16 AM
Hi ,
THe market analysis and project is very abstract ,some employers do not know which is the best format .Also sometimes what has to be there in content ,which is absolutely necessary is not known.

Could anyone send the format of market analysis and project details with better format and got visa approved so that all can benefit .May be u can change the contents little bit if you do not want to give more details.

Pls send it to h1brelated_1976@yahoo.co.in

naga992
07-07-2007, 08:10 AM
Hi! how r u doing?

On 6th june,2007,i got mail from USCIS like
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Application Type: I129 , PETITION FOR A NONIMMIGRANT WORKER

Current Status: Case was shipped to the Department of State for visa
processing.

On June 6, 2007, we shipped this approved or re-affirmed case to the
Department of State for visa processing. For more information, please
contact them directly.
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I got mail from USCIS (re-affirmed case was shipped to Department of State for visa processing) .This message was sent to Chennai consulate and asked them about my H1B VISA case status. They replied me like this,
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"Whenever you receive a hard copy of the reaffirmed petition, you may come to the consulate on any Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 10am and 12 o'clock with your 221(g) letter, DS forms, passports and updated documents."
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my question is what is the meaning of the hard copy of the reaffirmed petition?.please reply me about this message if you have any idea about it.


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