H1B, H4 Visa

Background of my case :
I completed almost 6 years on (L1+H1) 5 years 11 months to be exact in US before coming back in 2013. My employer applied for gc/PERM but too late so I had to leave US and couldn't extend. After coming back India I thought my US travel was over. Don't know if I will be picked up in lottery after all who knows.

Came to know about the 365 days pending PERM rule very late last year. Then there was a hope it may work and I might travel back to US. but lot of confusion may work may not work. I checked with my employer they said it is possible as it is called h1 cap exempt. that gave me a slight ray of hope.

Applied for H1 petition cap exempt around this year mid with just a 1% hope it will work. Petition was filed in premium. After a heart stopping wait for 10 days got a RFE !!!
RFE response was filed. then the clock started again. and then after 8 days got the biggest thing on screen "Petition Approved" !!! Couldn't believe my eyes. Atleast now I have a future date petition validity :)

Stamping Experience at HYD:
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Few days back I had my stamping interviews scheduled in Hyd consulate. I was having one H1 and two H4(including my 1 year baby). First day was mere finger print and photo it was easy. Since we had our baby with us they by passed us in all the lines and we were at the counters in just 5 min. Overally it took 10 min to in and out.

Second day was the actual day. What a day! So tensed !! Anything can happen. What if they give a 221g form for admin processing !! What if visa is denied !! What if they ask for client letter as I just had my SOW with me. Having full faith in God went to visa interview. It was a huge line in 3 places in the consulate. But again since we had our baby with us we were taken straight to the first of the queue every where. then with in 10 min we were standing at the interview counter.

Interview :
VO: Good Morning ( I wanted to say that first but she said that)
Me & Spouse: Hi Good morning

Looking at our passports (the helping persons there already gave her our passports while our previous candidate was getting interviewed to speed up I guess)

VO: Who is your petitioner employer ?
Me: Answered accordingly

VO: Which location you are planning to travel ?
Me: Answered accordingly

Then she turn to my wife and asked questions. I was like hurray its done. Its approved(There is a twist)

VO: How long you guys are married ?
Wife: Answered accordingly

VO: Where were you guys in US earlier ?
Wife: Answered accordingly

At this time I was waiting for the golden words that your visa is approved. I was like it will come now, it will come now.... then suddenly she turn back to me and asked , sir you were stopped at border once ? !!!!!!

I was like, what the hell !! I wanted to hear something else. What she asked. What a situation man. How on earth she could see that in that small screen monitor. They keep a track of everything about you, damn !!

For a second I couldn't figure out what to reply. Everything now depends on my answer. Catching my breath I immediately decided what ever will happen will happen I will always tell the truth. So I told the truth that we forgot to take I94 while traveling to Canada, so were stopped at the border and given a new I94. Then she turned her face to the computer and after 5 second ..

said "Your visa is approved" !!!!

We were so happy internally and thanked her and wished.
Me & Wife : Thanks. You have a great day !
VO: You too, thank you

Some Tips:
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1. Where there is a will there is a way. Believe in God, Keep sharing to poor and needy and never miss a chance to help others. When you are in the right way in life, God will help you in every step ! I never miss a chance to help other and never miss a chance to help any poor and needy.

2. Be confident in what ever you say during in interview and be truthful always!

Good Luck !!