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H1B + H4 Stamping - Chennai Consolate
27th Dec 2010, H1B Stamping experience. First time H1B stamping along with my spouse for H4 at Chennai consulate.
Our appointment was at 9.15, we have reached at 8.45 and they allowed us into the Q as it was less crowded (as these days US consulates are off-loaded like never before in 4-5 yrs)
After showing DS-160 confirmation, got a token number and security check ups followed up. (make sure you should NOT have any sealed covers with you)
We entered into the first building, waited for our token number displayed. Within minutes, we got to see our number on the screen and we entered the respective counter. At these counters most of them are Indians. We (along with my wife) were asked to submit I-797, DS-160 Confirmation, HDFC receipt, 1 photo (incase you have not uploaded in DS-160), they verified the documents and put it into a folder and return you the folder.
With the folder, we entered the second building, even before we settled , we got to see our token number in screen (so fast), then we stood in the respective counter. There were only two ahead of us. It just took 3 mins for our turn. I saw VO issued a blue slip for the guy ahead of us. I was little tensed but we still maintained cool & confidence.
My conversation with VO
Me: Good Morning Officer…!
VO: VGM, how are you doing today?
Me: Doing fine , thank you. How about you?
VO: well, good.
He took 30 sec to look at computer, probably verifying mine & employer details and then turn around
VO: How long you have been working with BBB?
Me: BBB is my new job and will be my future employer.
VO: Do you have client letter?
Me: No, its internal project
VO: whats the project details?
Me: explained in brief
VO: Do you have Project Description document from BBB?
Me: yes, I showed it to him
He took 2 mins looking at the computer and finally asked my wife to put left hand middle finger for finger print and asked me to put left hand index finger.
He retained the passports and gave back I-797, I hardly hear what he said in the end. But I think it was good sign. I hope I should see my passport with visa stamp on it in a week time.
Surprisingly no question was asked to my wife, ofcourse we had all wedding proofs.
Take-aways: Stay cool & confident until your turn comes no matter what happens to the ones ahead of you in the Q.
If you have dependents, take them along with you, it would be easy to get through.
Our appointment was at 9.15, we have reached at 8.45 and they allowed us into the Q as it was less crowded (as these days US consulates are off-loaded like never before in 4-5 yrs)
After showing DS-160 confirmation, got a token number and security check ups followed up. (make sure you should NOT have any sealed covers with you)
We entered into the first building, waited for our token number displayed. Within minutes, we got to see our number on the screen and we entered the respective counter. At these counters most of them are Indians. We (along with my wife) were asked to submit I-797, DS-160 Confirmation, HDFC receipt, 1 photo (incase you have not uploaded in DS-160), they verified the documents and put it into a folder and return you the folder.
With the folder, we entered the second building, even before we settled , we got to see our token number in screen (so fast), then we stood in the respective counter. There were only two ahead of us. It just took 3 mins for our turn. I saw VO issued a blue slip for the guy ahead of us. I was little tensed but we still maintained cool & confidence.
My conversation with VO
Me: Good Morning Officer…!
VO: VGM, how are you doing today?
Me: Doing fine , thank you. How about you?
VO: well, good.
He took 30 sec to look at computer, probably verifying mine & employer details and then turn around
VO: How long you have been working with BBB?
Me: BBB is my new job and will be my future employer.
VO: Do you have client letter?
Me: No, its internal project
VO: whats the project details?
Me: explained in brief
VO: Do you have Project Description document from BBB?
Me: yes, I showed it to him
He took 2 mins looking at the computer and finally asked my wife to put left hand middle finger for finger print and asked me to put left hand index finger.
He retained the passports and gave back I-797, I hardly hear what he said in the end. But I think it was good sign. I hope I should see my passport with visa stamp on it in a week time.
Surprisingly no question was asked to my wife, ofcourse we had all wedding proofs.
Take-aways: Stay cool & confident until your turn comes no matter what happens to the ones ahead of you in the Q.
If you have dependents, take them along with you, it would be easy to get through.
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