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H1-B Stamping Experience at Chennai
Hi all,
I've been following the posts here for the past 3 months or so to prepare for my visa stamping. My experience is as follows -
Profile -
Graduated out of school in 2013. H1-B picked in 2015 lottery through Employer A and then in September 2016, I moved to Employer B. This is my second H1-B but I am getting it stamped for the first time.
5/8 - OFC appointment at Chennai VAC
5/9 - Consular Appointment
My appointment was at 8:00 AM in the morning. I got there around 7:30 AM and there was a long line and there were a lot of people already inside. After I got inside, I had to go through two lines which took about ~60 mins..Around 9 AM, I was at the counter.
VO:Good morning. How are you?
Myself: Good morning. I am doing good. Thanks for asking. How are you?
VO: I am good. Thank you. Your passport please?
*Passes passport*
VO: So, who is your petitioner?
Myself - *Company XYZ*
VO: Are you working there currently or are you traveling from here?
Myself: Yes I am working there currently and I am here on vacation.
VO: Where is your office located?
Myself: *Location ABC*
VO: Is this your first H1-B after OPT?
Myself: Nope. (I then explained the timeline from my gradation to OPT to my H1-B being picked in 2015 and transferred to my new employer in 2016).
VO: What are your roles and responsibilities?
Myself: As I started explaining elaborately, she told me to stop and asked me what kind of products the company offers. I then explained.
VO: What is your salary in US Dollars?
Myself: $XY,ZZZ.
VO: Okay. I am approving your visa.
Myself: Thank you!
CEAC status on 5/9 - Administrative Processing
CEAC status on 5/10 - Issued
Picked up passport on 5/10 at 3 PM.
Once again, thank you all for sharing your experiences on this platform as it was very helpful for me to prepare for this.
To others who are preparing to appear for stamping, my advice to you would be please be calm and composed. Make sure you are carrying all the required documents and are able to communicate effectively with the VO.
As far as the stamping situation is concerned at the US Consulate, it's business as usual.
I've been following the posts here for the past 3 months or so to prepare for my visa stamping. My experience is as follows -
Profile -
Graduated out of school in 2013. H1-B picked in 2015 lottery through Employer A and then in September 2016, I moved to Employer B. This is my second H1-B but I am getting it stamped for the first time.
5/8 - OFC appointment at Chennai VAC
5/9 - Consular Appointment
My appointment was at 8:00 AM in the morning. I got there around 7:30 AM and there was a long line and there were a lot of people already inside. After I got inside, I had to go through two lines which took about ~60 mins..Around 9 AM, I was at the counter.
VO:Good morning. How are you?
Myself: Good morning. I am doing good. Thanks for asking. How are you?
VO: I am good. Thank you. Your passport please?
*Passes passport*
VO: So, who is your petitioner?
Myself - *Company XYZ*
VO: Are you working there currently or are you traveling from here?
Myself: Yes I am working there currently and I am here on vacation.
VO: Where is your office located?
Myself: *Location ABC*
VO: Is this your first H1-B after OPT?
Myself: Nope. (I then explained the timeline from my gradation to OPT to my H1-B being picked in 2015 and transferred to my new employer in 2016).
VO: What are your roles and responsibilities?
Myself: As I started explaining elaborately, she told me to stop and asked me what kind of products the company offers. I then explained.
VO: What is your salary in US Dollars?
Myself: $XY,ZZZ.
VO: Okay. I am approving your visa.
Myself: Thank you!
CEAC status on 5/9 - Administrative Processing
CEAC status on 5/10 - Issued
Picked up passport on 5/10 at 3 PM.
Once again, thank you all for sharing your experiences on this platform as it was very helpful for me to prepare for this.
To others who are preparing to appear for stamping, my advice to you would be please be calm and composed. Make sure you are carrying all the required documents and are able to communicate effectively with the VO.
As far as the stamping situation is concerned at the US Consulate, it's business as usual.
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