H1B, H4 Visa

Hello Everyone,

I have been following this site for a few months now and i must say its been a great help.

I would like to share my experience with you all. I had my interview with US consulate delhi on 18th Oct at 10.30.

I joined the queue outside the consulate at 10.00 am. After the initial check up of my DS-157, DS-156, passport and HDFC receipt (and the I797) i was allowed to enter the consulate. I joined the queue for finger prints now.

Soon after it, i was directed to stand in queue number 3 where there was no one. There were other 2 queues with people waiting. One of the indian ladies told me to go to counter number 13 for my interview.

I was being interviewed by late 20 year old (indian american) lady.

Me: Good Morning

VO: No reply. She was busy talking to another lady inside after which she asked me "How did you come to know about XX (my company)?"

Me: Through dice.com

VO: How many employees?
Me: 80

VO: Whats your qualification?
Me: BSc Computer Science from XX university, UK.

VO: How many years?
Me: 4 yrs (including placement)

VO: Whats your role with the company?
Me: Explained. She nodded her head while looking at the computer screen.

VO: Confirmed the address of the company.

VO: What client you will be working with?
Me: I will be working on an in-house project.

VO: Does it have a name?
Me: Gave the name and explained a few lines on the project.

VO: Sir your visa is approved, you will get your passport through courier in the next few days.
Me: Thank you. Can i collect from VFS?

She gave me the contact details of VFS.

I left the consulate. She didnt asked for a single document.

The key points here are -

1. Dress to impress : Formal
2. Speak confidently and loudly. No need to put any accent but make sure they understand you.
3. Be relax and calm.

I was very nervous all the time until i saw the lady who was about to take my interview. I gained a bit of confidence just before then.

Best of luck to all of you.
Rahul.