Currently living in US and going to India for first time H1B stamping

[mr16]

Hi,

My COS approved from F1 to H1B and I am currently on H1B (since this October). I have been in US for almost 4 years and I'm planning to go to Delhi for visa interview.

Though I'm originally from Andhra, can I go to any other consulate for visa interview for my first time H1B stamping since I am living in U.S?

Please respond ASAP.

Thank you.

[kabkaba]

You can apply at any US Consulate/Embassy in India.

[mr16]

Thank you for quick response. I have got an email from VFS support saying that since this is my first time H1B stamping, I should attend interview at my consular district.

Does anyone with similar situation got their stamping done in a diffferent consulate other than their local?

Is this true? According to the information provided on consulate website, a US resident (residing in US for more than 6 months) can attend interview at any of the consulates.

Thanks in advance.

[shervin143]

You should be able to attend the interview at any U.S consulate in India.

Thank you for quick response. I have got an email from VFS support saying that since this is my first time H1B stamping, I should attend interview at my consular district.

Does anyone with similar situation got their stamping done in a diffferent consulate other than their local?

Is this true? According to the information provided on consulate website, a US resident (residing in US for more than 6 months) can attend interview at any of the consulates.

Thanks in advance.

[kabkaba]

It does not really matter, just apply wherever it is convenient to you.