Case : Job change, getting stamping done for new employer
Entered Embassy 8:20AM(for 8:30AM Appointment).
Step1,Took me about 10 minutes to get to entry reception, the lady checked DS160, photo, passport and 797, arranged in sequence, returned it to me with a slip on the passport.
Step2, Took me about 15 minutes to get to first window for check in, she just took documents and entered information in system. Took 2 minutes to complete this step.
Step3, Took me 2 minutes to get into next window for finger printing, took about 1 minute to get done.
Step4, Took me about 1 hour to wait in the queue for interview, took about 3-5 minutes time for interview.
Questions asked :
Why are you in Canada?
Your status in Canada?
Came for H1B?
Visa renewel? I said, no, new visa for new employer.
Salary?
Work Address?
How long have you been in USA?
Married?
Have children?
Approved. Passport can be collected in 3-4 days.
Important info :
Embassy - They allow Cell phones, key chains, wallet, umbrella, overcoats, etc. Were keeping keys, pen, Cellphones in locker and providing tokens.
Weather- Have winter boots on, It was snowing so winter clothing, Umbrellas are fine.
Area- There is Scotia bank next to embassy if needed to get some money withdrawn from BOFA Debit card. There are plenty(few Indians) of Restaurants around.
I did not see any other H1B candidates in queue. Most of the people were for B1/B2 visas.
I still have to check status online, and collect passport.