H1B, H4 Visa

My Sincere thanks to immihelp and all its members for sharing their experiences which immensely helped in preparation. It will be unfair if i dint pay back to immihelp :

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Day 1 [Nov 5]-

Followed the directions on the appointment confirmation which lead us to the location without many hassles. reached there about 20 minutes before the scheduled time and it was sufficient. Directions were given at every place and it was a cake walk. they took the bio-metrics and the officer advised to be there at Consulate 15 minutes before the appointment @11:00 AM.

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Day 2 Consulate Interview[Scheduled @ 11:00 AM]

Reached at the consulate at 9:15 AM itself and stood in the que. There was a long que and the first check was passport , DS-160 and Appointment Confirmation page. After checking I was directed to another line where the waiting time was about 25 minutes before getting into the consulate annex building where the documents pouch is scanned and a security check happened [Please do not carry any electronic items (Avoid Digital watches) or Car keys.] Then I was directed to another building where the bio metrics are verified in two separate counters after which the que for the main interview stands. I was directed to counter no 23. American guy who didnt look more than 35 years in age, rejects 2 tourist Visas and 2 B1 visas ahead of me.

ME: Good morning Sir. Hope your day is going well.
VO: (after a long pause moves close to the glass) Good

VO: Could you pass me your passport
ME: Did

VO:Employer
ME: replied

VO: Client
ME: Told

VO: How many years of IT experience
ME: 3 years

VO: How many years with the current employer
ME:2 Years

VO: what will be your onsite pay
Me: Told

VO: Are you going to be supervising anyone at the onsite?
Me: No Sir.

VO: Can you give me a moment
Me: (like i could say No) Certainly Sir

He goes inside a disappears for about 3 minutes before he comes back. I observed he was wearing a lungi.........

VO: (looks into the system and types something) Have you ever applied to US universities
Me:(I have like 4 i20s from different universities for FALL-15 & 16) Yes Sir. I got into some good schools but at the moment i choose to pursue work over education.

VO: Okay. (types something into the system and suddenly moves close to glass) Why are you not pursuing studies as i see you got into some good schools.
Me: Sir i am doing well at work and i see brighter prospects of relevant exposure at work at this moment sir.

VO: fair enough
Me: (smiles)

VO: Are you sure you will not be supervising anyone at onsite
me: No Sir. I wont be supervising. I will be executing test strategies on game frameworks.

VO: Test strategies? Any supervising you would be doing at the offshore team?
Me: No sir.

VO: what is your Onsite Pay.
Me: told

VO: Can i see your i-797
Me: Passed it

VO: Here is your rights sir in the pamphlet and i am approving your Visa
Me: Thank You Sir. You look very good in this ethnic attire(Lungi)

VO: (Did I say he looked around 35 years old? cause the way he gloated with glee he looked like a 2 yr old) I am glad this Fascinated you, we have an ethnic day today
Me: That's great sir. Happy Diwali to you in advance.

ran out of there!!

Here's my two cents:

Maintain eye contact.
Be cool. Spell out every word clearly
the consulate looks very awesome inside so get comfortable and always remember this:

THEY WANT TO APPROVE EVERY VISA UNLESS YOU GIVE THEM A REASON OTHERWISE.

Best of luck!!

However my status as on 11th Nov says "Administrative processing" and i am assuming it is the festival week which is causing the delay