Transit Visa

Hello All,

I got my visa approved on early monday morning of Aug 27th. The interview went pretty well and I was done with the interview in less than 5 mins. The visa officer was really lenient it seems as the student infront of me also had his visa approved. Here is how the interview went:

Me: (while entering the door) Hello!
VO: Good morning, Sir.
Me: Good morning.

VO: Token please!
Me: (Passed the token under the glass).

VO: (Asking something to the VO on next window)
VO: I am drawing blank this morning!
Me: I am not a morning person either.
VO: (murmured somthing which I could not understand).
Me: Sorry!
VO: Not many people are.
Me: I think so, because I stroll into my office with my colleagues at 10 in the morning :-)

VO: (Looks at my 797) Sir, you understand that you won't be able to go right away to the US?
Me: Yes, sir.

VO: So you are going to work for YYYY company (sounds pleased)
Me: Yes sir!

VO: So you have been in the US for quite some time now?
Me: Yes sir, YYYY years.

VO: So what were you doing before joining Intel?
Me: I was completing my PhD from YYYY university.

VO: So you are a YYYY fan?
Me: (Smile and a little nod) Yes, sir :-)

VO: So, what will you be doing at YYYY company?
Me: Described the job at the company.

VO: Ok sir, your visa is approved. Your passport will be delivered in two days.
Me: (Smiling) Thank you sir. Can I collect my passport in person in the evening?
VO: Oh yes, you can collect it at VFS after 5pm. But I must tell you that there is a horribly long line there in the evening.
Me: Thanks sir. Have a wonderful day.
VO: Have a wonderful day.

I was just going out of the door and then I heard VO call me back:
VO: Sir, don't forget your 797!
Me: (Self-deprecating smile) They wouldn't let me in without that! Thanks!

Overall, it was a nice experience. Not a single paper was asked from me. Please make sure that you do not have any electronic item with you (not even a digital watch).
When you go to collect passport, make sure that you have a photocopy of the HDFC receipt and Interview letter. You need to sign the photocopy of the HDFC receipt.
They won't allow you to take anything inside VFS for passport pickup (not even a bag). So if you have a bag, please have someone with you who can take your bag.
For some strange reason, they don't allow you to look at your passport/visa inside VFS, so I am not sure what will happen if someone finds errors in her/his visa..

Good Luck!