H1B, H4 Visa

I had H1B interview in mumbai on december16th.

Questions asked me:
VO:What does USA company do and how long they asre doing the business?
Me: they are into software development and consulting.

VO: U born in AP, then Why did u do ur BE in chennai?
Me: I got seat in chennai.

VO: Show me ur BE certificates?
Me: i SHOWN.

VO: U did BE in chennai, then Why you are working in ahmedabad?
Me: I got better opportunity and company is good.

VO: He checked my current employer's appointment letter.

VO: What is COBOL?
Me: i told simple answer but with confidence, COBOL is used in mainframes.

VO: What is SQL Server2000?
ME: YYYY YYYY YYYY YYYY YYYY XX

VO: Why do u want to join USA company?
ME: I wanna get international experience.

VO: How is ahmedabad food?
ME: YYYY YYYY YYYY YYYY YYYY XX

VO:I am issuing VISA, We will courier ur visa.
ME: Thank you sir.


thanx for people who is posting their exp in immihelp.

Hi,

Can any one suggest me a good hotel for myself and for my wife near by Chennai consulate or in range of 5-8 KM near by consulate.

It will be great help.

Thanks in Advance

Hai

Last week i have attend the consulate interview and got 221(g) asking for Project information.

Can i take my wife with me in the next time when i am going for the Consulate?

What Documents are reuired for H4?

please mail me the information for the above cases.

Thanks&Regards,
Praja,
A.P

All,

i have got 2nd time 221g with below info. some what VO was not happy with documents which i submitted from my employer.


"A detailed and specific descripation of the internal development project to which beneficiary will be assigned. Include a complete technical description of the project, time line, current status,number of employees assigned to it. loacation of the work site, and a marketing itinerary analysis for the final product.

Please send me Imme mail if anybody came across same situation.

Hi,
First of all I would like to thank everyone who has shared their experience on this site. I have greatly benefitted from this.

I had an apt of 8.15 am on 14th Dec. I reached there at 7.45 and saw a big line in front of the gate. It was only after an hr that i was called inside. I was out by 10. My case was pretty simple. He just asked me 5 questions.

Me : Good morning Sir (with a smile)
VO : Very good morning. So you are going to join ABC company ?
Me : Yes
VO : What does this company do ?
Me : They provide software solutions and services to their clients.
VO : Who are their clients?
Me : xxx , yyy, zzz
VO : Where are you working now?
Me : XYZ
VO : For how long ?
Me : Quarter to two years .. 20 months to be precise.
VO : Ok. You will get your passport by courier.
Me : (I cud not believe that was it !!) Pardon sir .. !!
VO : You will get your passport in 2 days. Your visa is approved.

I was wearing a white shirt and a maroon tie. And I was confident all the time and maintained an eye contact. Thats the most important thing.

I hope this will help someone.

I attended for H1 in delhi,got 221(g) in yellow color, he simply wrote 'Apply in Chennai' without checking any check boxes, So pls let me know whether i have to take new appointment or can i go without appointment. Is there any chance to contact them by phone or mail or any other way.


Pls let me know Ur suggestions...

Thanks,
Anil

Hi All!

Thanku All for the information given in this site.

I wanted to confirm hat we have to submit our documents minimum 5 days prior at US visa application center at tirupati towers in a cloth envelop.


The 5th point says to submit all the related Visa class docs

Does it include to submit the ORIGINAL I797 and I129 papers or the photocopy of it?

I have appointment on 10th Jan.

Please Suggest me on this

Thanks
Sharat

let me share my exp at delhi.,
i attended at delhi const on 13 th of dec., i have 1.5year exp at delhi company.but i got 221g and redirect me at chennai consu.,i dnt y they r sended me to chennai.,and they ask me to attend with latest resume and current employer photos.,

so kindly suggest me to what to do..,

praveen

Hi Friends,

I had attended the visa interview in the 1st week of december and was successful. The Visa officer just asked me why you want to go to USA. He then said 'I approve your Visa'. The process for fast/smooth. I spent just 1 hour from the time I entered into the Embassy.

I had prepared a checlist of Documents which I had collated based on various postings on the website. This site was very helpful in my preparing for the Visa interview.

Here is my document checklist:

1 Passport
2 Experience Letters of previous employers
3 Personal Manager Contact numbers of all Organization
4 Latest Resume
5 Present company Color Xerox of ID card
6 Educational Certificates including Mark sheet
7 3 Months Payslips
8 6 months Bank Statements where salary is credited
9 4 photos ( 50mm X 50mm size)
10 Web appointment Printout
11 I-797 -- the original notice of approval
12 I-129 petition / Labor Condition Application
13 US Company Offer letter
14 US company information: photographs of the inside and outside of the company's offices (provided by the employer), prospectus, brochures, and annual report , Web Pages
15 Names and contact information of two co-workers from your current or most recent place of employment
16 Names and contact information of two co-workers from past jobs
17 A fully completed and signed Visa Application Form - DS-156
18 Supplemental Application Form DS-157
19 Tax returns for last three years
20 I-94
21 PAN Card
22 Latest Utility Bills
23 Company Client List & Details
24 TTS Service Charge DD - 441
25 Visa Application Fees - 4400
26 Visa Issuance Fees - 2200
27 Address in US -Where u will stay
28 Evaluation of Academic Credentials
29 I907 (Premium Processing)
30 G28 (Notice of Entry of appearance as attorney or representative)
31 Copy of the Letter from the Attorney stating the Filing Fees Details, that was submitted to the INS.
32 Employers Recommendation Letter to the Consulate
**** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** ****

I had also prepared a Question bank which I think will be useful for anyone going for an interview. Here is the list of question for which I had prepared for:

1 What does your U.S. company do?
2 How many employees does the U.S. company have?
3 What is the annual turnover of the U.S. company?
4 Where will you be working in the U.S.?
5 name of the person who interviewed you
6 CEO name?
7 How many clients the company has?
8 Name of the Client?
9 What does the client do?
10 Location of Client?
11 Turn Over?
12 Consultant: Name of the consultant
13 Consultant: Employer Name / Contact person
14 Consultant: Location
15 Consultant: Year of Establishment –
16 Consultant: Gross Annual Income –
17 Consultant: Current no. of Employees -
18 Consultant: Has the consultant filed any H1b before –
19 Consultant: Who are the other clients –
20 How log you are associated with this employer?
21 Where is the company in US?
22
23 When was company established?
24 Is your company a contracting company?
25 How many H1B your employer is going to feel for the next 12 months?
26 Do your employer have a website?
27 Who owns the company?
28 Is this a Software Consulting firm?
29 What will be your job duties in the U.S. company?
30 where will you work in Clients place or in HQ
31 No of resources in the project / Team size
32 Non-IT background - how to convince
33 Can I see you offer letter (with current employer)
34 What is your highest degree?
35 When did you finish your graduation?
36 Can you prove to me that you were on a good status as a student?
37 Why do you want to go to US?
38 Why do you want to leave your current job
39 Have you ever traveled to US?
40 Have you ever traveled to any other country?
41 Are you married?
42 Are u planning to settle in U.S? If not, then why are you going to US?
43 When are you planning to leave for US?
44 How long have you worked with your current employer?
45 Area of expertise of the company which is processed for you?
46 What computer languages do you know? (Information Technology professionals are often asked this question)
47 What is your role in the current company?
48 Name of the Project & Description.
49 What Technology
50 What will be your role and responsibilities in the project?
51 Month of Interview - Salary - Other benifits - Job Title -
52 Is this a full time job –
53 What other Companies you have worked till date? What roles you played.
54 What makes you the best fit for this position at this US company?
55 What is the duration of your Project?
56 What computer languages are you currently using for your company?
57 How long do you plan to stay in the U.S.?
58 Which state do you live in the U.S.? What’s your opinion about the state?
59 Why do you need H1b visa?

Hope the above helps.

Regards
Sherkhan

Hi friends,
I have applied for f1 visa in the year 2001 through TTS DROP BOX service.At that time CONSULATE has sent one letter stating that appear for an interview at consulate.But i didnt go for an interview.Now i am going for H1B stamping.Do i need to mention regarding my f1
in the visa rejection/refusal details of the application form.
Please help me in this regard
THanks
murali