H1B, H4 Visa

Hi All,,

I have been stamped h1b on nov 19 th at chennai consualte,they asked me only basic questions such as
1)what is ur educational background
2)Which university?
3)which year passout?
4)What is the project?
The visa officer asked me for my project description document,, on referring the document and after a little pause finally the golden words,,,"U will receive passport within a week",,,
Thanks to the forum and all the people who have shared their experiences.Confidence and all the supporting documents,,,i think we can get through, finally have faith in god.that's all.

Hi Dear Friends,

I am planning to h1b visa interview in 1st week of december. plz tel me what documents i should carry? plz give your sugestions.

its very urgent.plz reply me ..

i will be greatful to u ..if u can e-mail me at [email protected]

Thanks in advance

Regards,
Sekhar

Hello,
It is very much possible to do the H1B transfer (so called) without any paystubs in your case. As you are not in the USA, you need not show that you are in a valid status.
The new employer can file your case as a new H1B, which will not be under any quota, as you already have a H1B approval in recent past 6 years.
Venkat is right for those who are in the USA. Still many new H1B holders can do a H1B transfer prior to the start date on a new H1B(normally Oct 1), without paystubs.

hi

i had my h1b interview in chennai on 3rd Nov. i got 221g blue form.
in that they asked me to drop some docs with out passport.
i think they ll ask my passport agin.
is any one like my case could you please let me know how much time it is taking if we drop docs with out passport.

Thanks,
Madhavi

Hi All,
        Last week i had attended h1 and h4 visa interview,both me and my wife got h1 and h4.They asked following questions
  1.Explain your internal project?
  2.What is your Qualification?
  3.Show me your previous company work exp certificate?
  4.When did you marry?
  5.How many were attended your marriage?
  
My suggestion is take all the documents before attending h1.

1.Passport.
  2.One Photograph (One photograph.The photograph should measure 2 inches square (roughly 50 mm square) with the head centered in the frame but must have only a plain white background) 50mm x 50mm
  3.Original signed form DS-156
  4.Original Form DS-157 only if you are 15 to 55 years of age.
  5.Valid HDFC Bank visa fee receipt(HDFC Bank)
  6.Interview Appointment Letter.
  7.H1 approval Form I-797.
  8.Form I-129.
  9.Original Petitions
  10.All Educational and Experience certificates
  11.LCA and Support.
  12.Employer Letter(This is the letter given to the H1 holder by his/her employer).
  13.Bank letter. This is the letter from the bank of the H1 holder, it should mention the H1 holders name,
date account opened, type of accounts & balance (Applicable to beneficiaries who are already working
  14.Payslips (Last four Months).
  15.Bank statement for last six months
  16.IT Returns for last three years (Form16)
  17.Previous work experience certificates.
  18.Visa application fee (As applicable)
  19.Visa issuance fee (As applicable)
  20.Present Company Offer Letter.
  21.Appointment and Relieving Letters from the Previous Employers if any.
  22.Certifications.
  23.Company ID Card.
  24.Confirmation Letter.
  25.Marriage Certificate.
  26.Pan Card.
  27.Visiting Cards.
  28.Pay stubs (recent) (Applicable to beneficiaries who are already working in US on H1)
  29.Tax returns for previous year (Applicable to beneficiaries who are already working in US on H1)
  30.Company Website copies
  31.Company Photographs.

H4:
1.Form DS156 completed & signed.
2.Form DS157 completed & signed.
3.Passport.
4.Original H1 Approval (Notice I-797)
5.Copy of marriage certificate. Also carry the original marriage certificate.
6.Marriage photos.
7.Form I-134 Affidavit of support, completed, signed & notarized.(applicable if beneficiary is already in US on H1)
8.Employer letter. This is the letter given to the H1 holder by his/her employer.
9.Bank letter. This is the letter from the bank of the H1 holder, it should mention the H1 holders name, date account opened, type of accounts & balance.( (applicable if beneficiary is already in US on H1)
10.One color photograph, 37mm X 37mm square showing full face, preferably without head covering.
11.Visa application fee (As Applicable)
12.Visa issuance fee(As Applicable)
13.Copies / original Pay stubs (recent) of H1 Beneficiary.
14.Copies of H1 holders previous years W2 and Tax returns

Thanks
Srinivas

Hi,

Dont go for H1 transfer. First you work for your original employer for a period of min. 3 months. then only you can go for H1 transfer. Because H1 transfer is not possibile wihout payslips. All those employers will attract you and say also that transfer is possible without payslips. but dont listen their words. after getting min 3 payslips only, you can go for transfer.

bye,
Venkat

HI,

I got H1B stamped in October. I wan to go to USA in January. I have an offer from other company which is good and paying me even on bench and without project also. where as my Original Company (which has processed H1B) will not be paying me on Bench & without project.

I prefer going for the new company, but the problem is H1B Transfer.
Is it mandatory that i work for my original company?
 or
 can i get it transferred without the knowledge of my original company?

What if they come to know later that I am working in Other company?

I have signed an agreement with them which starts the day I go to USA & start working for them, so If I don't go then is the contract still valid?

Kindly help me...

Thanks

Guys,

Whoever got 22g blue forms from chennai. Dont worry for the delay

About my experience:

I attended an interview on OCt20th and got 221g blue. I received necessary documents from US employer on Nov 11th. I submitted the documents along with passport on Nov 13th. Now i Got the passport with visa stamped.

If ur company is good and documents are genuine. sure u will get the visa within a week.

Hi,
Interview was on 17th Nov 20008
I had attended interview with chennai consulate and has been issued a 221(g) blue form stating that consulate need more documents from petitioner. all options are checked by Visa officer. Visa officer said that do not send your passport when you submit the documents, we will be intimating regarding the passport after that.

I have some questions regarding the VISA stamping:
1) Once 221g form is issued, Is there any possibility to get visa stamped?
2) If it is so, how long the process will take?

If any one call tell me .. It wolud be helpful to me

Hi

I have issued 221g orange form which is similar to 221g Blue from chennai, asking to submit employers unemployeement wage reports. is any one can tell me after issuing the 221g does visa got stamped successfully, what does 221g indicates ..i.e is this can be issuable case or not if any one gets 221g blue or orange.

pl suggest in this regard

Hari