H1B, H4 Visa

Finished the H4 visa appointment yesterday in Chennai-consulate. The lines outside were crazy! No discipline what so ever. There is a safe-keeping facility now before the consulate door. It is a small shed where you can deposit your bag & cell phone etc and you will get a token in return. But, best if you do not need to carry anything. That will save you some time in 1 extra queue. The process inside the consulate is very smooth. There are consulates who will speak to you in the local language. I saw the American speaking very good Tamil and explaining and talking very patiently to an old lady. That felt good.

My case was a bit unique as this is my 2nd marriage and we were applying for our daughter and my son from my 1st marriage as dependents on my 2nd husband. So, I was bit nervous, wondering what would be the questions or extra documents they will ask? I was prepared with my divorce papers including the custody details.
But, surprisingly, they did not ask anything at all. The H4 visa was approved instantly. Thank God!
Its always better to be prepared and then get pleasantly surprised like this!
Best of luck to all other as well.