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First Vancouver BC H1b visa stamping
H1b visa stamping in Vancouver BC Canada. I am coming from Oregon United states. I have visited canada couple of years back on visitor visa.
Filled DS-160 on Sept-27th. Got visa appointment for Oct-23-2018
Oct-22 - Arrived in the evening
- Couple of hotels near U.S consulate for the stay (Ramada or Days Inn)
Oct-23
Reached US consolate at 7:02 AM.
People are entering inside based on the time slots assigned during booking the interview.
Step1: They will check your DS-160 and Passport and I797. They will also ask for a photo so they can scan inside.
NOTE: Please get your photo with you. I saw someone did not get it. But they got a booth inside the consulate where you can pay $10 and get the photo.
Step2: First Security check
Phone is not allowed and they list of other things that are not allow. Please check on website for the list.
In VANCOUVER consulate you can submit your phone which can be collected after interview.
Step3: Second Security check
they will check all the documents. YOU SHOULD NOT HAVE ANY SEALED ENVELOPS.
Step4: Photo scan will be done here
Step5: Finger print taken here
After all of the above steps. Security Person will take you to 20th Floor.
Step6: Final Interview
- Is this your first time for H1b?
- For how long you are working for your employer
- What is your current role?
- What exactly you do for your employer?
- What is your annual salary?
- For how long you are working for this employer?
While asking these question. Continous typing was going on.
Your visa is approved. you will get your passport in couple of days.
Security gaurd will send you to main level. Have some starbucks coffee.
I was out around 8:15 am.
Step7: Collect your phone if you have deposited.
Document list I have prepared for myself:
- DS 160
- Appoitnment confirmation
- Original I797
- Employment verification letter
- LCA copy
- Employment offer letter
- 2 months pay stub
- 2 months bank statement
- 3 year W2 returns (Depending how long you have stayed in U.S)
- Previous I797 (if Any)
- Previous Employment letters(if Any)
- Educational Certificates
Filled DS-160 on Sept-27th. Got visa appointment for Oct-23-2018
Oct-22 - Arrived in the evening
- Couple of hotels near U.S consulate for the stay (Ramada or Days Inn)
Oct-23
Reached US consolate at 7:02 AM.
People are entering inside based on the time slots assigned during booking the interview.
Step1: They will check your DS-160 and Passport and I797. They will also ask for a photo so they can scan inside.
NOTE: Please get your photo with you. I saw someone did not get it. But they got a booth inside the consulate where you can pay $10 and get the photo.
Step2: First Security check
Phone is not allowed and they list of other things that are not allow. Please check on website for the list.
In VANCOUVER consulate you can submit your phone which can be collected after interview.
Step3: Second Security check
they will check all the documents. YOU SHOULD NOT HAVE ANY SEALED ENVELOPS.
Step4: Photo scan will be done here
Step5: Finger print taken here
After all of the above steps. Security Person will take you to 20th Floor.
Step6: Final Interview
- Is this your first time for H1b?
- For how long you are working for your employer
- What is your current role?
- What exactly you do for your employer?
- What is your annual salary?
- For how long you are working for this employer?
While asking these question. Continous typing was going on.
Your visa is approved. you will get your passport in couple of days.
Security gaurd will send you to main level. Have some starbucks coffee.
I was out around 8:15 am.
Step7: Collect your phone if you have deposited.
Document list I have prepared for myself:
- DS 160
- Appoitnment confirmation
- Original I797
- Employment verification letter
- LCA copy
- Employment offer letter
- 2 months pay stub
- 2 months bank statement
- 3 year W2 returns (Depending how long you have stayed in U.S)
- Previous I797 (if Any)
- Previous Employment letters(if Any)
- Educational Certificates
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