H1B, H4 Visa

Hi Friends,

I had attended the visa interview in the 1st week of december and was successful. The Visa officer just asked me why you want to go to USA. He then said 'I approve your Visa'. The process for fast/smooth. I spent just 1 hour from the time I entered into the Embassy.

I had prepared a checlist of Documents which I had collated based on various postings on the website. This site was very helpful in my preparing for the Visa interview.

Here is my document checklist:

1 Passport
2 Experience Letters of previous employers
3 Personal Manager Contact numbers of all Organization
4 Latest Resume
5 Present company Color Xerox of ID card
6 Educational Certificates including Mark sheet
7 3 Months Payslips
8 6 months Bank Statements where salary is credited
9 4 photos ( 50mm X 50mm size)
10 Web appointment Printout
11 I-797 -- the original notice of approval
12 I-129 petition / Labor Condition Application
13 US Company Offer letter
14 US company information: photographs of the inside and outside of the company's offices (provided by the employer), prospectus, brochures, and annual report , Web Pages
15 Names and contact information of two co-workers from your current or most recent place of employment
16 Names and contact information of two co-workers from past jobs
17 A fully completed and signed Visa Application Form - DS-156
18 Supplemental Application Form DS-157
19 Tax returns for last three years
20 I-94
21 PAN Card
22 Latest Utility Bills
23 Company Client List & Details
24 TTS Service Charge DD - 441
25 Visa Application Fees - 4400
26 Visa Issuance Fees - 2200
27 Address in US -Where u will stay
28 Evaluation of Academic Credentials
29 I907 (Premium Processing)
30 G28 (Notice of Entry of appearance as attorney or representative)
31 Copy of the Letter from the Attorney stating the Filing Fees Details, that was submitted to the INS.
32 Employers Recommendation Letter to the Consulate
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I had also prepared a Question bank which I think will be useful for anyone going for an interview. Here is the list of question for which I had prepared for:

1 What does your U.S. company do?
2 How many employees does the U.S. company have?
3 What is the annual turnover of the U.S. company?
4 Where will you be working in the U.S.?
5 name of the person who interviewed you
6 CEO name?
7 How many clients the company has?
8 Name of the Client?
9 What does the client do?
10 Location of Client?
11 Turn Over?
12 Consultant: Name of the consultant
13 Consultant: Employer Name / Contact person
14 Consultant: Location
15 Consultant: Year of Establishment –
16 Consultant: Gross Annual Income –
17 Consultant: Current no. of Employees -
18 Consultant: Has the consultant filed any H1b before –
19 Consultant: Who are the other clients –
20 How log you are associated with this employer?
21 Where is the company in US?
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23 When was company established?
24 Is your company a contracting company?
25 How many H1B your employer is going to feel for the next 12 months?
26 Do your employer have a website?
27 Who owns the company?
28 Is this a Software Consulting firm?
29 What will be your job duties in the U.S. company?
30 where will you work in Clients place or in HQ
31 No of resources in the project / Team size
32 Non-IT background - how to convince
33 Can I see you offer letter (with current employer)
34 What is your highest degree?
35 When did you finish your graduation?
36 Can you prove to me that you were on a good status as a student?
37 Why do you want to go to US?
38 Why do you want to leave your current job
39 Have you ever traveled to US?
40 Have you ever traveled to any other country?
41 Are you married?
42 Are u planning to settle in U.S? If not, then why are you going to US?
43 When are you planning to leave for US?
44 How long have you worked with your current employer?
45 Area of expertise of the company which is processed for you?
46 What computer languages do you know? (Information Technology professionals are often asked this question)
47 What is your role in the current company?
48 Name of the Project & Description.
49 What Technology
50 What will be your role and responsibilities in the project?
51 Month of Interview - Salary - Other benifits - Job Title -
52 Is this a full time job –
53 What other Companies you have worked till date? What roles you played.
54 What makes you the best fit for this position at this US company?
55 What is the duration of your Project?
56 What computer languages are you currently using for your company?
57 How long do you plan to stay in the U.S.?
58 Which state do you live in the U.S.? What’s your opinion about the state?
59 Why do you need H1b visa?

Hope the above helps.

Regards
Sherkhan