H1B, H4 Visa

Visa type: H1B
Location: Hyderabad

OFC date >> Dec 9, 2015

Procedure:
1. waited in the line till my time slot was called
2. went inside, the OFC staff (Indians) verify your time slot, visa type, name, passport details etc..
3. security check
4. they assign a token to you
5. Sit in the waiting lobby till, your token # is called.
6. hand over your passport and confirmation page to the person in the counter (indian)
7. They ask what is the purpose of your visit...
8. they take your finger print, photo and make you read the disclaimer... stating all the information you provided is true ..

That's it.... OFC is done...

Day 2: DEC 10 , Actual interview day

1. again wait in the line and join the line only if it fits your time slot... for example if your time of interview is 9am... do not stand in the 8 or 8:30am line... don't act smart!!!... if you act smart and join a early time line...you will spend the whole time in the line...and when your time slot is checked in the next line .. you will be sent back out of the line... leading to more waiting and frustration.. :P

2. again security check... no mobiles, flash drives, liquid items ...etc...
3. after going through a couple of waiting lines, you will be given token card ...you need to visit the window/counter as given on the token #
4. when waiting in line ... its better not to involve in chit chat etc... focus on your interview

THis is how my interview went >>>>

Me: Good morning Officer.
Visa officer (VO): Good morning.

I gave both my old and new passports and clearly mentioned which one is old and which one is new..

on the old visa(student visa)... they put a stamp : "Cancelled with no perjury"

VO: who is your petitioner
me: ZZZ

VO: How long you have been with your company
me: ZZZ

VO: were you ever on your OPT
me: ZZZ

VO: where is your company located??
me: ZZZ

VO: who is your end client
me: YYYY
(clients or customers are the same...some companies go with the name customers instead of clients... and there could be more than one customer your position might be dealing with)

VO: what is your designation in your company?
me: ZZZ

VO: What is your salary?
me: ZZZ

VO: What is your highest qualification?
me: YYYY

VO: From which university?
me: ZZZ

VO: Thank you .. your visa is approved
me: Thank you ...

Step out... give the token card back to the staff outside

Other trivial information for those going to HYD consulate::

1. There are no restrooms / toilets anywhere near by... so prepare yourself... you don't want to be feeling frustrated holding your pee for hours...

I wish there was a feedback form somewhere where this thing could be mentioned... it sounds silly but espeacially for diabetic and other patients, kids, ladies etc... it is a bare minimum necessity...

2. Parking for 2 and 4 wheelers is available... in FCFS basis
3. Stand in the line only if it is related to your interview time slot

Thanks and good luck...

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