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Will my previous H1B effect on the current/new H1B
Hi Guys,
I need your valuable suggestions.
I applied H1B visa through a small organization and its an external company three years back and got rejected. But I applied new H1B through the same company.
Whether my new H1B impact any thing because of old was rejected.
However i have all supporting documents.
Thanks..
I need your valuable suggestions.
I applied H1B visa through a small organization and its an external company three years back and got rejected. But I applied new H1B through the same company.
Whether my new H1B impact any thing because of old was rejected.
However i have all supporting documents.
Thanks..
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H1B & H4 - Hyderabad Consulate - 12/16
This forum has helped me a lot to prepare for the interview, thanks to the forum
I got my H1b visa approved, below is the process I have gone through and questions I have faced
Once we are in, after waiting for 15min in the lobby they asked us to stand in a queue where they will issue token number(will be pasted on your passport) if you are going with wife and kids they will issue only one token for all.
Once that is done its time for security check wallet, belts, everything you carry(do not carry sealed envelopes) make sure you unseal them.
Once it is done its waiting time for you to see your token number on screen, for me waiting time is 30-45mins, my token appeared on screen, before me there were two F1 rejections which increased my pulse and tension too, now my turn
Handed over my passport, I797B original and my wife’s passport
1.)Which state in US?
2.)For whom will you work in US?
3.)Where are you working now?
4.)What is your role?
5.)Is it internal project?
She was typing almost for 2minutes and said golden words “your visa is approved”.
No questions to my wife.
I got my H1b visa approved, below is the process I have gone through and questions I have faced
Once we are in, after waiting for 15min in the lobby they asked us to stand in a queue where they will issue token number(will be pasted on your passport) if you are going with wife and kids they will issue only one token for all.
Once that is done its time for security check wallet, belts, everything you carry(do not carry sealed envelopes) make sure you unseal them.
Once it is done its waiting time for you to see your token number on screen, for me waiting time is 30-45mins, my token appeared on screen, before me there were two F1 rejections which increased my pulse and tension too, now my turn
Handed over my passport, I797B original and my wife’s passport
1.)Which state in US?
2.)For whom will you work in US?
3.)Where are you working now?
4.)What is your role?
5.)Is it internal project?
She was typing almost for 2minutes and said golden words “your visa is approved”.
No questions to my wife.
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H1B Visa - Chennai Consulate - 12/16
Well I had read through a lot of posts on here so decided to share my experience. Overall it was pretty packed considering I had my fingerprint on Sunday and then interview on Monday
Day 1 - Fingerprint
Reached the OFC at around 2ish for my 3.00 PM appointment. Only thing needed here is DS-160,Visa Appointment Confirmation and Passport. Brisk and short - they take photos inside and figerprints and whole process takes 15-20 minutes.
Day 2 - Interview -
Well this was quite packed to be honest. Reached the Visa Ofc at 7.45 for 9.00 am appointment and already we had a huge queue. The people are segregated based on times once you reach the end of the queue. We where let in at approx 10. Inside security is super strict with regards to what all you can carry.
I did not realize it but I had sealed VTU transcripts (not needed so I really wonder why I carried them ). But yeah make sure your folders do not have any unwanted stuff - this will only waste time and I had to run outside to open the sealed envelopes. You cannot open it inside so be careful.
Anyways after all the security hurdles I finally went in inside and verified the fingerprints and then waited for my token number to be displayed.
Interview - hardly even lasted a minute - my case is a reputed company directly hired in the USA. It is a well know product development company so I was quite confident I will not be asked much questions
VO : So why are you going to the USA
Me : I work in compant xxxxx as a Firmware Engineer in <location>
VO : Since when are you working there
Me : 1 year and 3 months
VO : Your visa is approved
Overall interview was as expected. If you answer the first couple of question confidently and look into the eye , VO is more or less convinced.
Received an email today passport is ready to pickup. Good luck to other H1B applicants.
P.S : One of my other friends received 221 g in Hyd Consulate - same position and company. So it could be just a matter of luck but I guess reputed companies generally do not have any issue !
Day 1 - Fingerprint
Reached the OFC at around 2ish for my 3.00 PM appointment. Only thing needed here is DS-160,Visa Appointment Confirmation and Passport. Brisk and short - they take photos inside and figerprints and whole process takes 15-20 minutes.
Day 2 - Interview -
Well this was quite packed to be honest. Reached the Visa Ofc at 7.45 for 9.00 am appointment and already we had a huge queue. The people are segregated based on times once you reach the end of the queue. We where let in at approx 10. Inside security is super strict with regards to what all you can carry.
I did not realize it but I had sealed VTU transcripts (not needed so I really wonder why I carried them ). But yeah make sure your folders do not have any unwanted stuff - this will only waste time and I had to run outside to open the sealed envelopes. You cannot open it inside so be careful.
Anyways after all the security hurdles I finally went in inside and verified the fingerprints and then waited for my token number to be displayed.
Interview - hardly even lasted a minute - my case is a reputed company directly hired in the USA. It is a well know product development company so I was quite confident I will not be asked much questions
VO : So why are you going to the USA
Me : I work in compant xxxxx as a Firmware Engineer in <location>
VO : Since when are you working there
Me : 1 year and 3 months
VO : Your visa is approved
Overall interview was as expected. If you answer the first couple of question confidently and look into the eye , VO is more or less convinced.
Received an email today passport is ready to pickup. Good luck to other H1B applicants.
P.S : One of my other friends received 221 g in Hyd Consulate - same position and company. So it could be just a matter of luck but I guess reputed companies generally do not have any issue !
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My Experience in Chennai Consulate for H1B VISA
Firstly I thank Immi Help and the members for sharing their experiences which helped a lot in facing the Interview without getting tensed.
OFC Appointment ( Bio-Metric) : My OFC Appointment was scheduled on 15-Dec-2013 at 15:30pm at Chennai. Since i took an appointment along with my Family, i reached their 15mins a head and checked with Security if i could proceed inside as i heard of priority being given for families with Kids. I was allowed to move into the OFC accordingly after checking the appointment letter.
Remember that if you are attending along with your Kids, please check with the security or the concerned person attending the applicants a head of the queue. They will not come to you personally and check if you have kids and allow inside.
Coming back to point, i had issues with my Appointment letter missing my Full Name and my wife had two DS-160 forms as we had to amend some details.
Trust me, there wouldn't be any issue if your DS-160 form receipt and Passport Name matches.
We further completed the formalities of getting the bio-metric done and were back in 15mins.
Appointment at Consulate:
I had my appointment at the consulate at 8:30Am and have reached just on time to avoid standing in the queue as advised in the earlier posts. Again i checked with the security if i could get the priority to get in as i had my kid along with me. They just copied the bar code on the passport which was pasted during bio-metric and allowed us inside for security check.
Security Check : This was the horrible thing in the whole interview process. Security guard just removed all the documents which i have kept in order and re-shuffled them after scanning. I was in a dilemna since my folder had the documents pertaining to my wife and kid too and they were all shuffled, Felt very about that and requested the security guard to give me time to arrange for the docs as he was trying to push us inside.
At last i moved the next counter in the consulate where they re-take the finger prints and all went well. Meanwhile my token number was announced for interview. I reached the counter and greeted the officer, handed over the passports as requested and then went our conversation:
- Who is your Employer
- Where are you Travelling
- Who is your Client?
- Are you travelling to US for the First time?
- What is your Salary
- Could you please re-spell the client name
Then to my Wife:
- Are you going top work in United States ?
Then he updated something on his system and handed over the US Rights Pamphlet and told that the VISA was approved.
OFC Appointment ( Bio-Metric) : My OFC Appointment was scheduled on 15-Dec-2013 at 15:30pm at Chennai. Since i took an appointment along with my Family, i reached their 15mins a head and checked with Security if i could proceed inside as i heard of priority being given for families with Kids. I was allowed to move into the OFC accordingly after checking the appointment letter.
Remember that if you are attending along with your Kids, please check with the security or the concerned person attending the applicants a head of the queue. They will not come to you personally and check if you have kids and allow inside.
Coming back to point, i had issues with my Appointment letter missing my Full Name and my wife had two DS-160 forms as we had to amend some details.
Trust me, there wouldn't be any issue if your DS-160 form receipt and Passport Name matches.
We further completed the formalities of getting the bio-metric done and were back in 15mins.
Appointment at Consulate:
I had my appointment at the consulate at 8:30Am and have reached just on time to avoid standing in the queue as advised in the earlier posts. Again i checked with the security if i could get the priority to get in as i had my kid along with me. They just copied the bar code on the passport which was pasted during bio-metric and allowed us inside for security check.
Security Check : This was the horrible thing in the whole interview process. Security guard just removed all the documents which i have kept in order and re-shuffled them after scanning. I was in a dilemna since my folder had the documents pertaining to my wife and kid too and they were all shuffled, Felt very about that and requested the security guard to give me time to arrange for the docs as he was trying to push us inside.
At last i moved the next counter in the consulate where they re-take the finger prints and all went well. Meanwhile my token number was announced for interview. I reached the counter and greeted the officer, handed over the passports as requested and then went our conversation:
- Who is your Employer
- Where are you Travelling
- Who is your Client?
- Are you travelling to US for the First time?
- What is your Salary
- Could you please re-spell the client name
Then to my Wife:
- Are you going top work in United States ?
Then he updated something on his system and handed over the US Rights Pamphlet and told that the VISA was approved.
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Will F1 rejection Impact on H1B
Hi guys ,
I need everyone valuble suggestions ,
MY Husband applied for an H1B and planning to go for Visa soon.However his F1 got rejected 3 years back ?will it impacdt the H1B ?
I am going as a H4 along with him and my B1/B2 also rejected 3 years back ?
SO does it impact the stamping ... however we have all the supporting Documents to prove
I need everyone valuble suggestions ,
MY Husband applied for an H1B and planning to go for Visa soon.However his F1 got rejected 3 years back ?will it impacdt the H1B ?
I am going as a H4 along with him and my B1/B2 also rejected 3 years back ?
SO does it impact the stamping ... however we have all the supporting Documents to prove
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GOLDEN WORDS
Why does everyone end the line - THEN CAME THE GOLDEN WORDS - VISA IS APPROVED
seriously is this called GOLDEN - hard to understand
seriously is this called GOLDEN - hard to understand
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H1B visa
Hi All,
I have one question , actually I have to go for OFC and H1B visa interview next week in Delhi. And I can see lots of news about Diplomat row: between India and US. The Delhi police removed barricades outside the sprawling US embassy in the capital and angry India takes reciprocal steps.
Just wandering if these steps is going to effect my OFC and visa interview next week . Looking forward to get appropriate answers .
Thanks ,
I have one question , actually I have to go for OFC and H1B visa interview next week in Delhi. And I can see lots of news about Diplomat row: between India and US. The Delhi police removed barricades outside the sprawling US embassy in the capital and angry India takes reciprocal steps.
Just wandering if these steps is going to effect my OFC and visa interview next week . Looking forward to get appropriate answers .
Thanks ,
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H1B interview at Hyderabad
I am planning to go for the H1B interview at Hyderabad embassy in Jan'2014. As per the Hyderabad US embassy website we need to submit the docs 3 days prior to the interview. Is it mandatory to provide the docs three days before. OR we can directly book the slots OFC and next day interview. Appreciate your quick response
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H1B Visa Stamping - Mumbai (First Time)
Hello Everyone,
This is my first ever contribution of any kind to any forum. It's part of my new year resolution to help and not be a leech :)
As a quick note, when flying back to India to stamp your H1B visa, please avoid traveling via London. Heard a couple of people were not allowed to board the flight since London requires a valid visa stamp even if it's only changing flights in the airport. I flew Turkish via Istanbul and didn't face any problem except a few annoying kids.
Fingerprinting - This is an extremely straightforward and quick process. The only documents you need to carry are your passport, DS 160, Appointment confirmation and Axis Bank Fee Receipt(optional). Cellphones aren't allowed so don't carry them. They claim to have a lounge where you can check in your stuff but that's at your own risk.
H1B visa interview - The most important documents that they will definitely ask you for are the I797 receipt, passport and the documents carried for fingerprinting. No cellphones!
Questions -
1) What's your position?
2) Describe in detail?
3) Where and what did you study?
4) Which state in the US?
Visa Approved! It took about a minute for the whole thing. My 2 cents - Be confident and don't get affected by people getting rejected around you.
Expecting to receive passport with stamped visa in a couple of days and can be picked up at Trade center.
As for the dress code, I wore jeans but saw a lot of people in formals. No one really cares though as long as you look presentable.
Best of Luck!
Regards,
Roger Patel
This is my first ever contribution of any kind to any forum. It's part of my new year resolution to help and not be a leech :)
As a quick note, when flying back to India to stamp your H1B visa, please avoid traveling via London. Heard a couple of people were not allowed to board the flight since London requires a valid visa stamp even if it's only changing flights in the airport. I flew Turkish via Istanbul and didn't face any problem except a few annoying kids.
Fingerprinting - This is an extremely straightforward and quick process. The only documents you need to carry are your passport, DS 160, Appointment confirmation and Axis Bank Fee Receipt(optional). Cellphones aren't allowed so don't carry them. They claim to have a lounge where you can check in your stuff but that's at your own risk.
H1B visa interview - The most important documents that they will definitely ask you for are the I797 receipt, passport and the documents carried for fingerprinting. No cellphones!
Questions -
1) What's your position?
2) Describe in detail?
3) Where and what did you study?
4) Which state in the US?
Visa Approved! It took about a minute for the whole thing. My 2 cents - Be confident and don't get affected by people getting rejected around you.
Expecting to receive passport with stamped visa in a couple of days and can be picked up at Trade center.
As for the dress code, I wore jeans but saw a lot of people in formals. No one really cares though as long as you look presentable.
Best of Luck!
Regards,
Roger Patel
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H1B Approved at Hyderabad on 13Dec
On 13th Dec I had interview at Hyderabad consulate, Got approved. Thanks to all who has shared there experiance in Immihelp.
These are the below question he asked me.
Who is your client?
What is your highest qualification?
What is your annual salary at USA?
Have you married?
Do you have kids?
How many kids do you have?
Is your kid USA citizen?
Then finally Golden words came "Your visa is approved".
These are the below question he asked me.
Who is your client?
What is your highest qualification?
What is your annual salary at USA?
Have you married?
Do you have kids?
How many kids do you have?
Is your kid USA citizen?
Then finally Golden words came "Your visa is approved".
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