H1B, H4 Visa

Stamping H1b is one of the thrilling experience especially for the people who are going for the first time to the consulate.

My slot was 7.45 AM 10th wed 2011. so took a cab for the consulate. Reached there by 7.00 AM sharp. I could see the lots of people standing like a herd near the oxford. Then by around 7.15, the pppl who were waiting for the 7.30 slot were called, and the second queue was for 7.45 slot which was mine, there were around 80 ppl for these 2 slots. so i reached the counter, he asked me for the Interview confirmation letter, Passed it to the person in the counter. Then rechecked it in his system and gave me the token.

The i was frisked by the security personals there allowed me inside, again there were through frisking on my documents. i could see No MOBILES, PEN DRIVES, CD's were allowed. I would suggest to keep everything in home even wallet. Jus carry 500 rs in u r pocket. May be it would help to take photograph if necessary.

Then i went to first counter a indian lady who checked all my documents.

Dont worry abt anything u r token number will be displayed in the TV and you can move to the respective counters also there are embassy ppl who will be helping out there.

After my documents are checked, then moved to the second counter where my finger prints were scanned.

then i moved on the 2nd building for the main interview, Jus keep you eye on the TV so that u dont miss the number. I was waiting there for 10 mins then my number was called.

I went to the counter, the american lady was seems to be rough. She did not even bother to see jus called my token number.

Me : Good morning Mam
VO : No Answer

VO : After sometime Can you please pass on the documents
Me : Sure

VO : What is u r designation
Me : Answered

VO : Which place will you be heading
Me : Answered as per LCA

VO : Who is u r manager
Me : Answered

VO : Where does u r manager sits
Me : Answered

Now she went somewhere, had a chat with someone

VO : Again she asked , U r sittin in YYYY location and u r manager sits in YYYY location. How do u communicate

ME : I would have regular meeting, calls scheduled and stuff

VO : How do u get work from client
ME : Thru manager

VO : A pause for sometime and typing somethin in the system.
VO : Can you tell me what is u r managers roles and responsiblities

Me : Stunned with this type of question ... Jus bluntly said Project Management

VO : Can you brief it ???
Me : Wondering y she is asking me this but i answered what he would do in layman words.

VO : Again went for chat with someone
ME : Thinking that she would reject mine and cursing my luck !!!

VO : U r salary in India
Me : Answered

VO : U r salary in US
Me : Answered

Finally after this talks , she said am apporving u r Visa, will receive in 3-4 days.

My advice is to be confident wat u r answering and go thru u r petition document and other details.Dont bother about other ppl who is getting rejected.Their case may be different from u...

So ppl going for H1 from BEP, jus be confident of u r answers. Everything will be in u r way..Jus say ALL IS WELL.

All the best guys :)