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F1 to H1B Visa Interview - Chennai Oct 29th 2018
This my first H1B visa interview.

Background:
I got my H1B approved in 2016 for 2 years and got it amended+extended this year. I work on EVVC model and had Master's from a state university. I was following this forum for a while and wanted to share my experience. I see many people are being set under admin processing in HYD consulate since their inflow is really high. And that's the reason I chose Chennai and you will know why exactly below.
 
Oct 29th 2018

VO: Hello.
Me: Hi officer, how is your day going so far.
VO: (No reply) Pass me on your passport.
Me: Passport provided
VO: Is your employer blah blah.
Me: Yes, my employer is blah blah.
VO: How long are you working with them
VO: What is you pay per annum.
VO: Do you work at client site?
VO: Client letter?
VO: LCA?
VO: I need to verify something, please be seated and keep this yellow slip with you.

It's been 2 hours , I'm no nervous and i was planning my future in meanwhile on what to with my car and stuff in USA :P

I almost heard 15 times that your visa has been rejected from the counter behind me. There are many rejections for all other VISA apart from H1B. I see people with H1B working as full time are directly approved and asking people who are working on EVC model to be seated.

Call arrived me to go and see the officer in same counter.

VO: Ah seems like internet is too slow.
Me: As a Network Engineer that's what I work on :P
VO: Your profile is locked, may be someone has it still open.
VO: Never mind, I cant login to your profile. Everything looks good so far, take this blue slip. You can leave.
Me: I'm I good to go? How about VISA decision.
VO: You passport will be out in 3-4 days. Have a nice day.
Me: Great news, thanks.

Seem like instead of going for admin processing, they are doing it right there having me to wait in lobby. Which is a good sign.

Status is approved today and will receive my passport soon.

Good luck!!
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