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4th H1B Visa Renewal - US Consulate, Hyderabad: July 2018
Hello -
I have been following this site for a year or so now. I would like to share my experience and helpful everyone finds it useful.
Background -
In the US for the past 11 years now. About 10yr work experience.
Finished Masters back in 2009.
Currently working for an IT giant for the past 8 years.
I-140 approved: Nov 2014.
3th time H1B Visa Renewal (Dec 2015 - Apr 2018): Dropbox at Hyd consulate. Visa was approved and Got the passport back in 5 days.
4th H1B Visa Renewal (07/16/2018):
I was asked to drop the documents including passport through dropbox. Did this on 07/16.
CEAC Status:
07/16 - No status
07/17 - Case Created
07/18 - Admin Processing
07/19 - Admin Processing. I was asked to come in for an interview and fingerprints on 07/23
Embassy experience on 07/23 -
Interview time was scheduled for 10am. I arrived at 9:45am and was directed to counter 6.
They returned my passport at counter 6 and asked me to visit counter 7 for finger prints. After fingerprints, i was asked to wait in the waiting hall.
After 20 mins, everyone from the waiting area were asked to form a line to get interviewed. Counter 8 - 16 was operational.
Arrived at the counter:
Me: Good morning and passed my passport to him.
VO: Good morning sir,
VO: How long have you been in the US?
Me: Little over ten years.
VO: Who is your end client? Or do you work FT for this company?
Me: Yes sir, i work FT for this company.
VO: Highest level of education?
Me: Masters in Computer Science
VO: What is your salary?
Me: $1xx,000 annually.
VO: Where do you live?
Me: City name and state.
VO: Your VISA is approved.
Me: Thank you. In how many days should i expect to get my passport back?
VO: 5 to 7 business days. Have a nice day!!!
CEAC Case Status:
07/23 - AP (Last case updated date was 07/17 before, now it changed to 07/23).
Hoping to get my passport back before EOW. I will share an update after i get my passport back.
My advise for the interview: Stay cool, calm and composed. Be confident with your answers and only answer what they ask.
Best of luck to everyone.
Best
VJ
I have been following this site for a year or so now. I would like to share my experience and helpful everyone finds it useful.
Background -
In the US for the past 11 years now. About 10yr work experience.
Finished Masters back in 2009.
Currently working for an IT giant for the past 8 years.
I-140 approved: Nov 2014.
3th time H1B Visa Renewal (Dec 2015 - Apr 2018): Dropbox at Hyd consulate. Visa was approved and Got the passport back in 5 days.
4th H1B Visa Renewal (07/16/2018):
I was asked to drop the documents including passport through dropbox. Did this on 07/16.
CEAC Status:
07/16 - No status
07/17 - Case Created
07/18 - Admin Processing
07/19 - Admin Processing. I was asked to come in for an interview and fingerprints on 07/23
Embassy experience on 07/23 -
Interview time was scheduled for 10am. I arrived at 9:45am and was directed to counter 6.
They returned my passport at counter 6 and asked me to visit counter 7 for finger prints. After fingerprints, i was asked to wait in the waiting hall.
After 20 mins, everyone from the waiting area were asked to form a line to get interviewed. Counter 8 - 16 was operational.
Arrived at the counter:
Me: Good morning and passed my passport to him.
VO: Good morning sir,
VO: How long have you been in the US?
Me: Little over ten years.
VO: Who is your end client? Or do you work FT for this company?
Me: Yes sir, i work FT for this company.
VO: Highest level of education?
Me: Masters in Computer Science
VO: What is your salary?
Me: $1xx,000 annually.
VO: Where do you live?
Me: City name and state.
VO: Your VISA is approved.
Me: Thank you. In how many days should i expect to get my passport back?
VO: 5 to 7 business days. Have a nice day!!!
CEAC Case Status:
07/23 - AP (Last case updated date was 07/17 before, now it changed to 07/23).
Hoping to get my passport back before EOW. I will share an update after i get my passport back.
My advise for the interview: Stay cool, calm and composed. Be confident with your answers and only answer what they ask.
Best of luck to everyone.
Best
VJ
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