H1B, H4 Visa

I have attended interview for H1 after that they gave green paper and in that consulate wrote by hand to bring some additional documents, now I am having the req. documents, now my question is next time whether I have to face the same consulate? and what will be the process there?

Hi all,

I am B.Com and completed my GNIIT course from NIIT, Ahmedabad center in 2001. I have overall 5 years experience in Information Technology. I have been working with Gujarat Government since 3 years as an I.T.Assistant.

So plz let me know that what should i tell to the VO when he/she asked me about my educational background as if I am a commerce graduate.

Thanking you.

Please reply me.

Dear Aspirants,

Thanks to this site for giving such a wonderful informations regarding US visa.
My experience is as follows.

I had an interview appointment on 21st Nov for H1b & H4 for my family at Bombay consulate. I had applied for all my family members at a time. It helps & specially for our family as they donot have to face much hassle (compared to if they go alone at a later date).

My appoint time was at 11.30 but we were allowed inside the consulate at appx. 12.30.
At the entry, security check & grab a wooden piece ( no idea for what it is but they ask u to return it back when u leave the consulate) for all persons entering the consulate.

Keep following documents neatly separated as they needs to be handed over to the counter giving pink token.
1. Your fee reeipt & appointment letter.
2. I-797 original
3. I-129 copy
4. Birth certificates of your children - original
5. Marriage certificate – original
6. DD for Visa issuance fees if not paid earlier
On giving these docs, they will hand over pink token with number to u.

U’ll be asked to proceed for finger print window. Be careful that ur fingers (specially index fingers) are neat & no scars, no skin torned due to any reason or no other mark on it. I had faced this problem. I had my skin torned on one of the index fingers due to winter season. It took roughly 8-9 minutes to take my finger print which I could give after 12 trials. If there is a scar etc. they will not take the finger print & u’ll have to come again when scar is ok.

After this a long wait. Appx. 2 and a half hours. Then the number came & a small interview.
Following question asked.
1. Have u ever been to USA?
2. What will u be doing in US company?
3. What r u doing now here in India?
VO not satisfied. Gave me a questionnaire containing 10 questions to be filled in & to be returned with my resume. (questions on my past experience, what am I going to work in USA etc.) Returned form & resume, VO gave me 221(g) indicating, “Some additional clearance is required in your case. We shall let u know when we get them from USA”. I asked when, she said “may be within 2 weeks”

2 weeks passed, no communiation. I sent mail twice but the same answer – clearance has not arrived yet. We shall contact u. 4th week, I called up consulate, gave details, pause for a minute, get the answer that clearance has come. U can come again for interview on any working day at 10.00. After 2 days, they also called up from their side & gave me the same answer.
I went again on 19th DEC. Reached consulate at 9.00. Long wait for 1 ½ hours. A person came at 10.30 & collected the papers from outside only for all pending cases & handed over the pink slip there itself. Again wait till 1.30. At 1.30, we were allowed to enter the consulate. No finger print this time. Directly wait for your turn.
Within 10 minutes, number was called. At the interview, only 3 questions asked,
1. How much salary r u going to get in US?
2. Have u ever been to US (to my wife)
3. Since how long r u married (to my wife)
No more questions, no documents asked for & VO said, visas granted to all.
It was a cake walk this time. At 2.00we were out of the consulate.

My experience & suggestions
1. Only reach 15 minutes earlier to your scheduled appointment. No point in going earlier than that. Even if u reach early & be there at the first place in the queue, u will not be allowed to enter consulate till your appointment. But never be late than given time else u will not be allowed at all.
2. I feel that simple casual dress, white (or light color) shirt is not a problem.
3. Confidence & Luck plays equal part.
4. Important: Do not worry if 221(g) is given. It can only delay your getting visa. But if u satisfy the requirements of 221(g), then ur visas are sure shot.
5. U can always send email to know the status of your application & they give u prompt & satisfactory answer.
6. Do not for next interview till u have not been asked & given the clearance to come there. If u go on your own w/o their intimation, u will not be allowed.

Hi,

Since my Income is low and it doesn't comes into Tax....And I am going for satmping this month....How can I handle the situation if VO asks me about this.......And do I need to Carry My resume or not...

Pls respond me Immed

Regards,
JK
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Hi,
This site has been very informative.
Pls answer this query.

This is my first time travel to US and I am leaviing to US shortly on H1 visa with the validity period up to 2008.
These are my travel details.
HYD->MUMBAI->CHICAGO->(AIR INDIA)
CHICAGO ->RDU(United Airlines).

My questions....

1.Can you please tell me where will be the actual immigration clearance -Chicago/RDU.

2.My place of emplyement is Richmond? Will this create any problems at the immigration clearance as I have a flight to chicago and then RDU.Will immigration create any problems for me .

3.What documents should one take / can be asked at the immigration clearnace.Please list out.

4.Do I require a transit visa ?

Please clarify.

Thanks in Advance
Tiger786

Hi,
  I have given 221(g) for some addotional documents like clint/employer and project details.
This time is it enough to submit all the documents via VFS dropbox service or i need to go to chennai with the documents.

if it is a case to drop the docs in VFS,what documents i need to submit.
Please suggest me on this early.
Thanks immihelp.com

I guess this will be useful

Hi,
I have booked my apointment at chennai consulate in TT services website and reconfirmed it.My question is is this apointment still valid.If so what are the DD's i need to take to attend for my H1b visa.

Advance thanks to all.

i got my h1 approval and i am in student visa in london.i went for the interview and the interviewed told me i am ok with all documents but the masters degree i had done in london has a problem with u.s. embassy.the university is accepted by embassy but the college cant be accepeted by embassy.i dont know wats the reason they told like that and redirected my interview to india.i am coming india and whether the interview wil be tougher or easier for me and how my case is dealed in embassy.

 can anyone can reply me faster please.

I went to delhi embassy and got 221g. The interview was over half an hour and went into technical details.
VO has asked for client contract and contact info along with current employer location pics.

I am a delhi resident and i took a job at chennai after taking the appointment in Aug end.
So VO told me to appear at Chennai.

I have two querries..
1. In 221g there is no where mentioned that I have to go to Chennai but he told me verbally twice. is this normal or will i face problems at chennai.

2. Will I have to make a new DD payable to chennai or will the Delhi DD work.

Please if any one has faced same.. please reply back..

thks and best of luck to ALL..