H1B, H4 Visa

I have attended H1B Visa interview on 14th Feb 2011. My interview was at 10.15AM. I reached exactly 9.00AM. There was not much rush. So I have entered in a short span of time. First round of document verification was started in the first building. I had old photo so officers asked me to take photo as they provide that service (100/-). Taking new photo made me little late. First round of document verification and fingerprint scanning was done by 10:30AM. I was allowed to go to the next building to attend the interview.

I have waited for a long time to get my turn in the second building for interview. After waiting for 1 hour I did not get my turn. So I have approached to the Indian volunteer at 11:40AM to get my slot. They have taken me to Window No 22 , person looked like Morkel (Fast Bowler of South Africa). Here it goes: -

Consulate: Good Morning.
Me: Very Good Morning.

Consulate: How are you?
Me: I am good, thanks. How about you?

Consulate: Good. Sorry to keep you wait for long time, as there was some problem in system.
Me: Smiled and replied, No problem.

Consulate: File.
Me: Given.

Consulate: What is your salary in USA?
Me: Replied.

Consulate: What is your salary in India?
Me: Replied.

Consulate: What is your highest qualification/degree?
Me: Masters in Computer Applications.

Consulate: How long you are working for the company?
Me: 3.6Years.

Consulate: What is your Designation?
Me: Analyst Programmer.

Consulate: Why are you going USA?
Me: To get a global exposure and a good salary.

That’s it, he told one of my colleagues wants to interview you in window no 31 and he has given a 221G Form (Pink) for further Admin Process.

I went and waited at the window no 31; lady came and asked for my file. She asked me few questions: -


Lady: Which are the countries you have visited other than Singapore?
Me: I told no.
Lady: How long you are working with TCS?
Me: 3.6Years.

Lady: Was TCS your first company?
Me: Yes

Lady: Where are you from?
Me: Born and brought up at Kolkata. Studied in Bangalore.

Lady: We need to know some additional information so right now I am keeping your file and passport. You need not come here again. You will get your passport at your location. The process will take 8 – 10 weeks.
Me: Thanks. I have a question.

Lady: Please.
Me: Why are you doing the admin process?

Lady: This is confidential to our process and we cannot disclose this. Don’t worry.
Me: Thank You.