Visa Stamping from Canada/ Mexico

This forum has helped me a lot in preparing for my visa interview at Vancouver and hoping to return the favor by sharing my experience. Hope it helps someone.

DS 160 was Filled in October 5th

Interview date booked for 7.45 AM on November 14th at Vancouver

I am full time employee working directly for employer and renewing my H1B for 2nd time.

Documents carried
1. Instructions page from US VISA date booking website
2. DS 160 Confirmation page
3. Two passport photos
4. Approved I797
5. Employment verification (confirmation) letter from employer
6. Last 3 months pay slips
7. Last 5 years Tax filings
8. M.S. and bachelor’s education certificates
9. Resume

On interview day:
Weather is rainy and cold with temperatures around 45- 55 F. Please carry a jacked with hoody to cover both rain and cold.

Reached consulate 30 Min before interview but waited until my time slot was called in. Lady at the entrance checked Passport, I-797, DS-160 confirmation page, passport photo and bundled them together to show to security at the entrance.

Security at the entrance checked these papers again and asked to put my mobile at the locker to collect after visa interview is over. From here security will guide you on next steps as you move along to the VO.

VO interview questions:

Handed over passport and i-797.
VO: You are here to renew your H1B
Me: Yes
VO: What is your job title?
ME: Told my title
VO: What is the name of the company you work for?
ME: Told my company name
VO: Can I see your CV?
ME: Handed over my Resume
VO: What is the highest degree you have?
ME: MS in…..
VO: How much total experience you have in this field?
ME: Answered my experience which is 10+ years
VO: Your visa is approved and collect your passport on Monday.

Gave a green slip with the time and date information to collect passport.

My online status currently showed “Administrative Processing” on 15th evening and showed issued on 16th evening. Waiting to collect passport on Monday.