AP is so unpredictable. Some people have received the visa in a week while some have waited 2 months or more previously. Be prepared accordingly.

ny2 · Dec 28, 2015 6:03 AM

Thanks ny2 for info. Does that mean its only matter of time? They havent asked me any docs so I am afraid if they give me negative decision (rejection).

Sajha keto · Dec 28, 2015 9:17 AM

Hi Sajha keto, Your case looks normal, they will just call you within two weeks to collect visa. They are holding you because of PIMS verification as they were unable to find your information in their online database. In my opinion, you should not worry at all and just enjoy your trip back home. In addition, they did not ask for additional documentation which in a way proves that you have enough evidence for your application. Keep us posted.

ohio · Dec 28, 2015 10:29 AM

My wife had same issue on December 4, and got passport back on December 15. If it is just PIMS verification, it should not take long time. Call this no 606-526-7526, Kentucky Consular Center----this is the place responsible for PIMS update. Anyway-----it should not take long time.

Cicada · Dec 28, 2015 10:51 AM

Thanks Ohio and Cicada. @Cicada, As I am currently in Nepal, Do I need to call KCC or my employer can call them? Did you call them? What I need to ask for as I was thinking that it is the internal process? Thanks

Sajha keto · Dec 28, 2015 2:21 PM

You can call them...but it is just for peace of your mind. If KCC says yes they have you in their system, most probably your visa issue will be solved very quickly....otherwise may take few extra days.

Cicada · Dec 28, 2015 11:41 PM

Hi Sajha keto it would be great if you could share any information regarding your work, basic info would be helpful. For example if you were working through recruiters or directly to the client. Is there a way to check PIMS database online? I have heard about people going to Canada for stamping, any recent 2015 experiences would be great. Anyone has any idea about the PERM processing timeline for Nepali EB3 Thanks

mahadevi · Dec 29, 2015 6:04 PM

Mahadevi, I work at client location and there is one vendor in between. My consultancy is reputed consultancy having almost 650 consultant and their own inhouse projects as well. I did MS Computer science in US. I dont think they have made PIMS public to check online. I tried to call at the no specified by Cicada (606-526-7526) but nobody responded me. I had couple of friends who went Canada for stamping and they have good experience.

Sajha keto · Dec 29, 2015 10:08 PM

I would email KCC for verification ...Also involve a lawyer and tell them to get in touch with KCC and get updates for you. Don't forget to update us after you get the stamping.

fdpower · Dec 30, 2015 11:13 AM

HI, Same thing happen to me on 27th of October 2015. they give me 221 G slip saying PIMS association. check status regularly. mine status was changed on 5th november 6th november i got email saying visa ready to pick up... ITs painful but dont worry you will make it!!!

whatajoke · Dec 30, 2015 7:17 PM

any update in your situation ?

fdpower · Jan 4, 2016 12:21 PM

Desperately waiting but haven't heard back anything. Not sure what I need to do next at this moment

Sajha keto · Jan 4, 2016 9:11 PM

@whatajoke, Can you please let me know what did you in between? I mean did you ask any letter/documents from employer, any follow up with consulate or anything? This is really frustrating time I have ever faced

Sajha keto · Jan 5, 2016 9:11 AM

Sajha keto, For me my return ticket was on 14th Nov 2015 so it did not effect at all. The same way I searched on the forum and it was kind a relief Bcoz somebody posted the same way i did to you. so trust me you will make it.

whatajoke · Jan 5, 2016 9:28 AM

Sajha Keto, I was working directly to the company related to my field. I talk to my employer, they contacted to attorney and whatever attorney told me was frustrating. But my employer was helpful. I am the only one H1b employee with 800 employee at all.

whatajoke · Jan 5, 2016 9:33 AM

I had to wait for a month an half and had to give interview twice. It can take any amount of time. There is nothing you can do except wait.

mancini · Jan 5, 2016 3:36 PM

Hi All, Thanks a lot for sharing your experience.....my visa issued today and got an email asking to collect the documents at NIBL Bank (Which I had selected while appointment was taken). Does anyone knows about labor department process here in Nepal? I heard that there is a thread in sajha regarding that but I was not able to find it.

Sajha keto · Jan 6, 2016 7:56 AM

La badhai cha.

fdpower · Jan 7, 2016 10:58 AM

Congrats Sajha Keto, Below are some threads and info regarding letters from labor ministry... They are little old, but I think they are still relevant. http://sebsonline.org/forum/fo... http://sajha.com/sajha/html/in... http://sajha.com/sajha/html/in...

mahadevi · Jan 7, 2016 6:58 PM

sajha keto did you end up going in solatee mode or tinkune for labor department? what documents did you have to take and what were the fees involved? thanks!

craigliststudent · Jan 20, 2016 7:16 AM

I have been on H1 for some years now. First time, airport ko maanchhe le ali kich kich garyo because I didn't have that Shram paper. He called two other people, wasted my time and finally let me travel.......ali dukha duyo. maile gush sush diiyena........then second time, they didn't even ask..... yedi shrma patra chhaina bhane alikati paisa kholtima raakhnu...chalchha..ke garni yesteai chha yeha

Dc Lamichhane · Jan 20, 2016 7:39 AM

I said I am on F1 visa. They won't know.

mancini · Jan 20, 2016 9:40 AM

Craigliststudent, I am planning to go solteemode on Sunday. I am not sure what documents do I need but I think if we have offer letter then we have to give 3/400 to broker who manages all. Planning to do that. Ping me your no if you wanna go for the same day.

Sajha keto · Jan 21, 2016 12:28 AM

@Sajha Keto: My application status shows as 'Admin Processing' since Jan 12 :( Thanks for checking. If possible, kindly share your experience there. Congrats on your approval and good luck for your travel.

craigliststudent · Jan 21, 2016 6:58 AM

@Sajha Keto: My application status shows as 'Admin Processing' since Jan 12 :( Thanks for checking. If possible, kindly share your experience there. Congrats on your approval and good luck for your travel.

craigliststudent · Jan 21, 2016 6:58 AM

Guys, I got permit from labor department. I went soltimode at about 1:00 PM and met broker (you will find such people when you turn towards Bafal from Soltimode). I paid 1800 to broker who did all paper work (according to him: insurance policy+documentation+service charge:1400+200+200 respectively). After that, went to baidesik rojgar bhavag (around 500 meter from soltemode chowk towards Bafal). I had to wait in queue for about 2 hrs and got the permit sticker on my passport. That is the end of story.

Sajha keto · Jan 24, 2016 8:17 AM

Craigliststudent, I got mine in 10 days. I think it depends on each case, you may see positive result by this week. Good Luck

Sajha keto · Jan 24, 2016 8:20 AM

Thank you @Sajha keto for sharing your experience. Safe travels now! :)

craigliststudent · Jan 25, 2016 4:23 AM