When can I schedule interview for H1B visa stamping

[egypharm]

Dear Members,
Thanks for your post and support,

My new H1B petition was approved on 21st April 2008 with starting validity date 01/10/2008, my employer will send required documents to me by May end,

I had checked on VFS site, dates are availble for June 2008, can I schedule my interview for H1B visa stamping during June 2008?

Please advice

[gbadrain]

H!b Visa

HAve you received any further information from SERVICE CENTRE re: the VISA INTERVIEW DATE when you are supposed to go to the Consulate.
Did you apply under Premium processing??

[txh1b]

Generally, it depends on the local consulate. As per the rules, you have nothing that restricts one from attending a visa appointment but entry into US can happen only 10 days before the start date of H1b.

[DMX17]

Last year, U.S. consulate in India allowed first time H1 interviews up to 3 months in advance if I remember correctly.

[gbadrain]

Quick Approval

Dear Members,
Thanks for your post and support,

My new H1B petition was approved on 21st April 2008 with starting validity date 01/10/2008, my employer will send required documents to me by May end,

I had checked on VFS site, dates are availble for June 2008, can I schedule my interview for H1B visa stamping during June 2008?

Please advice

HI EGYPHARM,
Congrats, for getting the approval ! I am surprised as to how come you have cleared in the LOTTERY and also your File has been approved by the concerned SERVICE CENTER. Its been really at a lightining speed. FANTASTIC!! How did you manage that,
Which is your service center?
Was it under PP?