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H1B stamping - Chennai consulate
Bio-metrics and visa interview experience for H1B visa. H1B petition filed with employer in US
Bio-metrics at Teynampet office
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Appointment time: 4 PM
* Reached the place at 3.30 PM and was let into the building by the official after checking the DS 160 details across the passport info
* Checked in by official with a token provided
* Once the token was called, my fingerprints and a photograph was taken
Note: Teynampet office does not allow any bags inside. I traveled alone, so I had to leave my bags at the gates. You can take phones [switched off] and wallets inside. Make sure you make arrangements for the bags.
Face to Face interview at Gemini Circle office
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Appointment time: 10 AM
* Reached the place at 9.30 AM and was let into the building by the official after checking the DS 160 details
* Security check done with a token attached by another official on the passport
* Once checked in, we enter a hall inside the interview bldg and everyone seated waiting for the turn
* Here is how the interview went.
Me: Good morning officer.
VO: Good morning, can I have your passport and DS 160?
Me: Sure maam [handed over passport and DS 160]
VO: Can I have the i797?
Me: Sure [handed over the i797]
VO: What VISA category?
Me: H1B
VO: What company do you work for?
Me: ABC
VO: What is the annual salary?
Me: YYYY USD per annum
VO: Do you work for a client?
Me: No maam, we work directly for the employer
VO: What is your highest qualification?
Me: Masters in Computer Science
VO: You VISA has been approved. Have a safe trip. The passport should be mailed in 3-5 business days, please wait for the SMS / email to be notified.
Me: Thank you very much officer, Have a nice day.
Note: Gemini Circle office does not allow any bags inside. You can take wallets inside but no phones or USB drives etc. Make sure you make arrangements for the bags. There is a small petty shop on the footpath on the way to the consular building where bags can be packed. The person charges 10Rs.
Bio-metrics at Teynampet office
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Appointment time: 4 PM
* Reached the place at 3.30 PM and was let into the building by the official after checking the DS 160 details across the passport info
* Checked in by official with a token provided
* Once the token was called, my fingerprints and a photograph was taken
Note: Teynampet office does not allow any bags inside. I traveled alone, so I had to leave my bags at the gates. You can take phones [switched off] and wallets inside. Make sure you make arrangements for the bags.
Face to Face interview at Gemini Circle office
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Appointment time: 10 AM
* Reached the place at 9.30 AM and was let into the building by the official after checking the DS 160 details
* Security check done with a token attached by another official on the passport
* Once checked in, we enter a hall inside the interview bldg and everyone seated waiting for the turn
* Here is how the interview went.
Me: Good morning officer.
VO: Good morning, can I have your passport and DS 160?
Me: Sure maam [handed over passport and DS 160]
VO: Can I have the i797?
Me: Sure [handed over the i797]
VO: What VISA category?
Me: H1B
VO: What company do you work for?
Me: ABC
VO: What is the annual salary?
Me: YYYY USD per annum
VO: Do you work for a client?
Me: No maam, we work directly for the employer
VO: What is your highest qualification?
Me: Masters in Computer Science
VO: You VISA has been approved. Have a safe trip. The passport should be mailed in 3-5 business days, please wait for the SMS / email to be notified.
Me: Thank you very much officer, Have a nice day.
Note: Gemini Circle office does not allow any bags inside. You can take wallets inside but no phones or USB drives etc. Make sure you make arrangements for the bags. There is a small petty shop on the footpath on the way to the consular building where bags can be packed. The person charges 10Rs.
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