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H1B Interview at Hyderabad Consulate
First of all i would like to say Thanks to all those who posted their query in this forum and it really helped me building up my confidence. Many Thanks again.
Below is my experience
OFC Interview
Date: 4th Aug
Pretty Simple and Smooth Process. No Hassle at all. When i reached consulate i saw there was a long queue so i was little worried. But after checking with Security People they said the Queue is for passport collection. Please come to the main gate of OFC 15 Minutes Prior to your OFC appointment date and we will take you inside.
I reached the gate 15 minutes prior and i was inside. Had to wait in queue for 10 minutes as before you enter the OFC center, they would again check your DS 160 and Appointment Letter to ensure the details are matching. Please ensure while filling your DS 160 form, enter your name excatly as it is in your passport. Many people were ask to re-fill the form as there was space in their name which was not as per their passport.
I enter the OFC, then had my security check, then there was a guy on the counter who checked my DS 160/Appointment Letter and pasted a bar code sticker on my Passport and gave me a Token number to wait inside the main OFC Section. There were hardly 1-2 people in the Queue hence i didnt had to wait and i went to one of the counter. I was done in 5 Mins and I was out the OFC Center. DS 160 would be stamped by OFC Center which you need to carry next day at Consulate Interview.
Consulate Interview
Date: 5th Aug
My Interview was scheduled at 9.00am hence i reached there was 8.15am. I went near the 1st entrance of consulate were my DS 160 and passport was verified. While entering the gate, security asked me if i have a Pen drive or Mobile and instructed me that its not allowed inside. After entering the 1st gate, i was asked to sit in an open area on a bench and asked me to wait. At around 9.00am, they asked people to collect their token for whom interview is scheduled at 8.00am and then for 8.30am and then for 9.00am. Here you need to give your passport and they would give your token number. After that you would need to pass through Security check. After clearing SC, we were allowed to enter the main premise of Consulate were they had couple of benches and Multiple LCD Screen displaying your Token. The waiting area at Hyderabad is well arranged and co-ordination to move the people ahead for interview was excellent. At every point, People inside were very helpful and were giving proper guidance if you were confused. It was around 10.15 am i guess my Token was called and by that the time.
I was asked to go to XX window for my final interview and while you reach the Window there are already previous candidate waiting in queue on that window which was pretty ok.
VO:- Good Morning Gentlemen
ME:- Good Morning
VO:- Your Passport and I-797 Please?
ME:- Handed over the same
VO:- What client Gentlemen?
ME:- Answered Accordingly
VO:- What Location in US?
ME:- Answered Accordingly
VO:- Please put your 4 fingers on the Finger print scanner please?
ME:- Did as per instruction
VO:- Thats It. You're Interview is done Gentlemen :)
ME:- Thanks Alot
She took away my passport which made me feel My Visa was approved but could not hear the Golden Word :)
I would suggest all the applicant to answer accordingly and do not give extra information which isn't asked as it can lead into a discussion and also into an argument sometime. A lady in front of me was for student visa and when officer asked her "Why you want to go to US for your Masters", she answered " Blah Blah Blah and after my master i want to come back to India" Thats it. VO was irritated and VO said " Listen Mam, i don't care if you come to India or not and you may get a job there. But i am still not convinced with your answer why you want to do your Masters in US etc". This was a live example for me. Just answer what she ask, be honest and don't be over Spoken too. Be Confident and Be Clear. Interview would go smooth for Sure.
I had my best experience at Hyderabad Consulate and i didn't felt i was tired though my entire Interview process took around 3 hours.
Once again many thanks to this forum and please keep posting your experience and Questions.
All the Best Guys.
Below is my experience
OFC Interview
Date: 4th Aug
Pretty Simple and Smooth Process. No Hassle at all. When i reached consulate i saw there was a long queue so i was little worried. But after checking with Security People they said the Queue is for passport collection. Please come to the main gate of OFC 15 Minutes Prior to your OFC appointment date and we will take you inside.
I reached the gate 15 minutes prior and i was inside. Had to wait in queue for 10 minutes as before you enter the OFC center, they would again check your DS 160 and Appointment Letter to ensure the details are matching. Please ensure while filling your DS 160 form, enter your name excatly as it is in your passport. Many people were ask to re-fill the form as there was space in their name which was not as per their passport.
I enter the OFC, then had my security check, then there was a guy on the counter who checked my DS 160/Appointment Letter and pasted a bar code sticker on my Passport and gave me a Token number to wait inside the main OFC Section. There were hardly 1-2 people in the Queue hence i didnt had to wait and i went to one of the counter. I was done in 5 Mins and I was out the OFC Center. DS 160 would be stamped by OFC Center which you need to carry next day at Consulate Interview.
Consulate Interview
Date: 5th Aug
My Interview was scheduled at 9.00am hence i reached there was 8.15am. I went near the 1st entrance of consulate were my DS 160 and passport was verified. While entering the gate, security asked me if i have a Pen drive or Mobile and instructed me that its not allowed inside. After entering the 1st gate, i was asked to sit in an open area on a bench and asked me to wait. At around 9.00am, they asked people to collect their token for whom interview is scheduled at 8.00am and then for 8.30am and then for 9.00am. Here you need to give your passport and they would give your token number. After that you would need to pass through Security check. After clearing SC, we were allowed to enter the main premise of Consulate were they had couple of benches and Multiple LCD Screen displaying your Token. The waiting area at Hyderabad is well arranged and co-ordination to move the people ahead for interview was excellent. At every point, People inside were very helpful and were giving proper guidance if you were confused. It was around 10.15 am i guess my Token was called and by that the time.
I was asked to go to XX window for my final interview and while you reach the Window there are already previous candidate waiting in queue on that window which was pretty ok.
VO:- Good Morning Gentlemen
ME:- Good Morning
VO:- Your Passport and I-797 Please?
ME:- Handed over the same
VO:- What client Gentlemen?
ME:- Answered Accordingly
VO:- What Location in US?
ME:- Answered Accordingly
VO:- Please put your 4 fingers on the Finger print scanner please?
ME:- Did as per instruction
VO:- Thats It. You're Interview is done Gentlemen :)
ME:- Thanks Alot
She took away my passport which made me feel My Visa was approved but could not hear the Golden Word :)
I would suggest all the applicant to answer accordingly and do not give extra information which isn't asked as it can lead into a discussion and also into an argument sometime. A lady in front of me was for student visa and when officer asked her "Why you want to go to US for your Masters", she answered " Blah Blah Blah and after my master i want to come back to India" Thats it. VO was irritated and VO said " Listen Mam, i don't care if you come to India or not and you may get a job there. But i am still not convinced with your answer why you want to do your Masters in US etc". This was a live example for me. Just answer what she ask, be honest and don't be over Spoken too. Be Confident and Be Clear. Interview would go smooth for Sure.
I had my best experience at Hyderabad Consulate and i didn't felt i was tired though my entire Interview process took around 3 hours.
Once again many thanks to this forum and please keep posting your experience and Questions.
All the Best Guys.
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