H1B, H4 Visa

Hi,

I have read a lot of interview experiences in this forum so I wanted to share mine too, hoping it might be useful to someone.

I had my fingerprints on 26th May and H1 b visa interview today (May 28th).

For the fingerrpints, they just check your passport and ask you your date of birth and take scans of all your finger prints. It is simple and easy.

H1 B visa interview :

For the H1 B visa interview, first they check our passport at the main gate, then all our documents and security check is done. After entering inside again they verify our fingerprints.
Later we are made to sit in a row and then shifted to another place and finally in the visa interview line.
The waiting process is almost for an hour.
Finally we go into the room where the visa interview will take place. It is similar to the place the fingerprints are taken so you can imagine how it looks.

The person who interviewed me was a man in his late 30s and looked friendly.

VO: Good morning
Me : Goodmorning Sir, How are you doing?

There is a slot in which you can place the documents they need and i placed my i-797 in that but he didnt even take it.

VO: I am doing good. How about you?
Me: I am doing good too. Thankyou for asking.

VO : Who do you work for?
Me: Told.

VO: He pronounced it again. (with a smile)
Me: Yes.

VO: Who is your client?
Me: I told him.

VO: He repeated that too.
Me: Yes

VO: What is your salary?
Me: Mentioned as per LCA, i specifically told him i will be having that salary in US)

VO: Is this your first H1 B Visa
Me: Yes

VO: How long have you been working for this employer?
Me: I told him

VO: How did you get this job?
Me: My ex colleague recommended me for the position.

VO: What was the interview process?
Me: I explained it.

Then he was checking something on his computer.

VO: Your visa is approved. Have a safe flight.

I was a bit surprised that it was over so soon.
I told him thankyou and walked out.
I was literally jumping with joy inside but was also surprised he did not ask me for even a single document and the only thing he has access to according to my knowledge is my DS 160.

A few tips regarding the interview:
->Dress in formal wear and go atleast 20-30 mins prior to your appointment time, they will allow you in.
-> Be ready to wait for an hour and do not over stress yourself.
-> Make sure you carry all the mandatory documents, it is better to be over prepared with the documents than not take some. Also buy a folder with tabs on it so whatever documents the VO asks you can pull it out immediately and give him instead of searching for him/her and keep them waiting.
->Even if the VO does not greet you, put a smile on your face and wish them.
-> Answer confidently all the questions they ask you to the point, do not give lengthy explanations unless needed.
-> If at any point you feel their question is not clear please ask them to repeat it instead of assuming what the question is, but be sure to pay attention to what they are saying well.
-> It will neither be too quiet nor too loud where you have the interview so be mentally prepared for a slightly loud environment.
-> You will be able to hear the questions and answers of the people before but do not get effected by their approval or rejection.

Best of luck to all who are prepping for their interview!!!!