Visa Stamping from Canada/ Mexico

Hi All,

Thanks to this forum, as i have been following visa stamping experiences and decided to visit Calgary, Canada for H1-B visa stamping. 

BackGround - Visa renewal stamping with I-140 approved. Have been previously to Calagary, Canada for visa stamping.

Visa Interview - 7th March 2017 - 8:30 AM

Passport Received - 10th March 2017 - 11:30 AM

Back to US - 11th March 2017

Consulate Process

8:10 AM entered the US consulate building. DS-160, photo and passport checked, then security check and security guard takes the batch of people through elevator to the visa interview room.

Instructed to hold on to the passport, 797 and photo. One of the officer checks the ds-160, photo and passport. Will enter the information and ask if any missing information. I was asked for a new photograph with a white background, as mine had a lighter background (not white)

Next its finger printing and then the visa officer calls for the interview.

Visa Interview 

VO: which company?

Me: YYYY Inc.

VO: Are you the only one from your company in the team at client location?

Me: Yes

VO: Are there any other people working at client from your company?

Me: I am the only one in my team, but client has many other people at different locations from my company.

VO: Did they apply GC?

Me: Yes.

VO: Show me the proof?

Me: Gave approved I-140

VO: Submit a new photo and your visa will be approved.

Me: Thank you sir

VO gave back I-797 and I-140 and kept the passport

Took a new photo downstairs in the same building and submitted it immediately.

Port of Entry

Immigration Officer: where are you going?

Me: Told my location

Immigration Officer: Which visa?

Me: H1-B

Immigration Officer: what do you do?

Me: Told my job title

Immigration Officer: do you have a degree?

Me: Yes, Masters

Immigration Officer: Which major

Me: YYYY XX

Immigration Officer: Have a safe trip

Me: Thank You sir