H1B, H4 Visa

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Special thanks to immihelp, great platform to every H1B aspirants to gain confidence before they hit the interview at US Embassy.

I'd like to share my experience : ---

**Mumbai US Embassy**

Day 1 : Biometric & Fingerprinting

This is pretty easy and straight forward process, passport and DS-160 verified by VAC's officer. Photograph & Fingerprint impressions were collected.

The entire process was completed in 15 mins.

Day 2: Big Day! Interview at Embassy

Advise to reach atleast 30 mins before your scheduled appointment. There was queue outside the embassy. Passport was scanned and moved inside the consulate. Waiting time was 10 mins.

Security check - Please note, DO NOT carry cell phone or electronic devices.

Mandatory documents, Passport, Original I797 and other support documents.

Then after the security check, we were allowed to move in an open corridor. Sat for around 15 mins, there were many Students and tourists for interview. Then we were asked to get inside the main Interview hall.

Passport was scanned and fingerprints were confirmed again by US gentleman. There were around 8 active windows. We can see & hear the VO's asking questions to each individual. Their interactions with most of them were hardly taking 2 or 5 mins.

There were around 10 H1B candidates, I have witnessed everyones visa was approved. VO's was asking questions such as

      - Who is your client?
      - What is your designation and roles/responsibilities?
      - What is your purpose of travel?

MyTurn:

VO: Good Morning
Me: Good Morning

VO: Passport Please
Me: Handed over

VO: Is your first I797?
Me: Yes

VO: Can I see your I797?
Me: Sure, provided Original I797

VO: Did you ever travel outside India?
Me: Yes, Told country name

VO: Why did you travel?
Me: On a short term project, told the month and year of travel, client name and responsibility in one sentence

VO: Whats your highest qualification?
Me: ZZZ

VO: What is your designation?
Me: ZZZ

VO: What is your total relevant experience?
Me: XX years of relevant experience
 
VO typed for few seconds and finally the moment ---- I am approving your visa. She gave me US rights pamphlet.

None of the documents were asked.

All I observed is that, VO’s are very cool and helpful. They are trying their best to approve all the applicants, unless they find the applicant is not able to convince them.

Tips to be remembered:
? Always be prepared and go through each and every documents, I797, I129, LCA, Offer letter, client letter, Vendor Purchase Order/Project confirmation if any
? When you are in queue, relax yourself and concentrate, never deviate your mind
? When you are in the interview, show confidence and have small smile on your face while answering
? Always keep your answers short, crisp and clear
? Concentrate on the VO’s questions and answer only what is asked. Do not give additional information, it might lead to detailed explanation and few more questions by VO
? Dress formal and look neat & sharp

Good Luck to all you guys.

Cheers!!