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hi everyone,
could any pls provide the dd structure details if we have booked the slot through vfs
thanking u in advance
regards
pranitha
could any pls provide the dd structure details if we have booked the slot through vfs
thanking u in advance
regards
pranitha
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Very Important - Regarding DD's
Hi All,
those who have booked their slots through TTSVISAS pls follow this DD structure.
DD1. Visa Processing Fee -Rs 4,600-favouring "American Consulate General,Chennai".
DD2. Visa Issuance Fee -Rs 2,300-favouring "American Consulate General,Chennai".
DD3. TTS Service Charge -Rs 441-favouring "T.T.Services",Chennai.
For further detials u can browse www.ttsvisas.com
For VFS u can call on 044-28112000.
But iam sorry to say that iam not sure about them,who have booked their slots through VFS.
All the Best...
Sunil...
those who have booked their slots through TTSVISAS pls follow this DD structure.
DD1. Visa Processing Fee -Rs 4,600-favouring "American Consulate General,Chennai".
DD2. Visa Issuance Fee -Rs 2,300-favouring "American Consulate General,Chennai".
DD3. TTS Service Charge -Rs 441-favouring "T.T.Services",Chennai.
For further detials u can browse www.ttsvisas.com
For VFS u can call on 044-28112000.
But iam sorry to say that iam not sure about them,who have booked their slots through VFS.
All the Best...
Sunil...
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hi
I have attended interview on 21st of this month
I have attended interview on 21st of this month
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hi
i received my h1b papers, but in my h1b approval letter consulate as mentioned as chennai. right now i am in london.i have been staying in london from last 2 years. am i elegible to attend at london consulare..my employer given request letter to london consulate..pls anyone can advice reg. this..
thanks,
hari
thanks,
hari
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Successfully H1B at Chennai On 23-Nov-2005
Hi Everyone,
First Of ALL Thanks To All Those who have shared their experience in this site and at the same time I am very thankful to immihelp.com for hosting this site. It is really helpful to those who are attending Stamping. I strongly believe that this is the best site that provides useful information for those who are attending the US consulate for visa stamping
My Interview time was at 8:15am to 8:30am and I was allowed into the embassy at 8:15am to enter into the embassy we have to show our passport, web appointment letters. Soon after I entered into the embassy TTS Services people were collecting the DD's. First they took Rs.441 dd and gave me a pink color token (which consists of three sub tokens in it) which we must keep it with us until Ur interview is completed. after that they sent me to the next counter their I submitted one more dd for Rs.4600 and among the three sub token one was taken by them and then I was moved to the next counter there I was asked my DS156, DS157, visa application, passport, webappointment letters and she put them in a green file and told me to go to the next building. Be careful while moving to the next building because the doors their are too heavy and they are automatic doors too. See that Ur fingers are safe from that door. as soon as I entered into the next building I was made stand in a queue for finger prints(we have to give both right & left index finger prints here).after that I was told by her to stand in the counter no 6 for the interview with the visa officer.
My Interview went on like this.
VO: Good Morning Sir.
Me: Good Morning sir.
VO : please give ur file
Me : I gave my file(he saw my file for few sec)
Vo : asked for my B.E (cse) certificates
Me : just saw and returned it back(dint even check ed it)
Vo : On which Project are you going to work.
Me: xxxxx
VO: Who is the client for this Project?
Me : xxxxxxx
VO : do u have any document for that (Proof document for the Project and Client)
Me : gave the client document(vo started checking something in his computer for about 5 min)
Vo : finally told me to go and pay the fee in counter no 1.
Visa officer was a gent in my case and was a cool guy looking smart with a smiley face.
Check list of documents to carry with u for the interview.
1.web appointment letter
2.passport
3.updated resume
4.I129
5.I797
6.Tax Returns papers
7.client letter
8.educational mark sheets & certificates
9.all previous companies offer & exp letters
10.client photos
11.latest pay slips
12.bank statement for last 6 months
13.offer letter of client
14.3 dd's(Rs.441,Rs.4600,Rs2300)
Take care of these :
Regarding dd's please take the dd's for the amount mentioned above i saw so many people running from their to bring the dd's for changed amount.
While attending the interview pls be with a smile face.
First wish the VO, look into the interviewer eyes and then answer.
Pls be louder while answering.
Please listen careful to the question and then answer pls don’t cross question or stop him while questioning.
Relax urself before going to the interviewer.
Nothing to worry is cool.
Above all pray god and have trust in him
All the Best.
Thanks & Regards
Siva...
First Of ALL Thanks To All Those who have shared their experience in this site and at the same time I am very thankful to immihelp.com for hosting this site. It is really helpful to those who are attending Stamping. I strongly believe that this is the best site that provides useful information for those who are attending the US consulate for visa stamping
My Interview time was at 8:15am to 8:30am and I was allowed into the embassy at 8:15am to enter into the embassy we have to show our passport, web appointment letters. Soon after I entered into the embassy TTS Services people were collecting the DD's. First they took Rs.441 dd and gave me a pink color token (which consists of three sub tokens in it) which we must keep it with us until Ur interview is completed. after that they sent me to the next counter their I submitted one more dd for Rs.4600 and among the three sub token one was taken by them and then I was moved to the next counter there I was asked my DS156, DS157, visa application, passport, webappointment letters and she put them in a green file and told me to go to the next building. Be careful while moving to the next building because the doors their are too heavy and they are automatic doors too. See that Ur fingers are safe from that door. as soon as I entered into the next building I was made stand in a queue for finger prints(we have to give both right & left index finger prints here).after that I was told by her to stand in the counter no 6 for the interview with the visa officer.
My Interview went on like this.
VO: Good Morning Sir.
Me: Good Morning sir.
VO : please give ur file
Me : I gave my file(he saw my file for few sec)
Vo : asked for my B.E (cse) certificates
Me : just saw and returned it back(dint even check ed it)
Vo : On which Project are you going to work.
Me: xxxxx
VO: Who is the client for this Project?
Me : xxxxxxx
VO : do u have any document for that (Proof document for the Project and Client)
Me : gave the client document(vo started checking something in his computer for about 5 min)
Vo : finally told me to go and pay the fee in counter no 1.
Visa officer was a gent in my case and was a cool guy looking smart with a smiley face.
Check list of documents to carry with u for the interview.
1.web appointment letter
2.passport
3.updated resume
4.I129
5.I797
6.Tax Returns papers
7.client letter
8.educational mark sheets & certificates
9.all previous companies offer & exp letters
10.client photos
11.latest pay slips
12.bank statement for last 6 months
13.offer letter of client
14.3 dd's(Rs.441,Rs.4600,Rs2300)
Take care of these :
Regarding dd's please take the dd's for the amount mentioned above i saw so many people running from their to bring the dd's for changed amount.
While attending the interview pls be with a smile face.
First wish the VO, look into the interviewer eyes and then answer.
Pls be louder while answering.
Please listen careful to the question and then answer pls don’t cross question or stop him while questioning.
Relax urself before going to the interviewer.
Nothing to worry is cool.
Above all pray god and have trust in him
All the Best.
Thanks & Regards
Siva...
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First of all I want to thank the forum and all the members for sharing their experience which really helped me a lot.
Background: I have done my B-Tech in Computers and M.S in Computer and Information science from USA. I was in USA from Aug 2000 till March 2004 after which I wanted to be with my parents… so took a job in India.
I had booked my appointment with Chennai consulate for Sept 20th as I have had received my H1B papers in August 2005 from my prospective employer. When I went inside the consulate on 20th Sept … I was asked to wait for about 2 hrs and later informed that my appointment was cancelled from the same IP address which I had booked the appointment. I tried to convince them saying why would I cancel the appointment for which I have been waiting for 2 months… anyway they told me that I have to fix another appointment.
When VFS came into picture for the appointment, I was lucky to get an appointment for 12th Oct 2005. When I did go on 12 Oct… I had seen lot of H1B cases getting rejected due to lack of client letter. Eventually I was given a 221(g) asking to get a letter from the supervisor in my client place along with the pictures. Luckily the client project was outsourced to my employer… so my employer managed to get a letter from the client stating that the project had been given to them and also managed to get a letter stating that so & so person from my petitioner is the project manager for that application. My employer got a letter from the project manager stating that I will be working in the project for about 12 months and there is lot of chances that it will extend. As I will be working in my employer’s premises… there was no need for pictures from the client place.
Finally I took all those documents and attended the Chennai consulate again on 3rd Nov 2005. Six to seven counters were assigned to the H4 dependent cases that needed language assistance. All the H1B cases were asked to wait for a long time. Finally they started calling all the 221(g) cases to one counter… where there was a woman in her late 30’s scrutinizing all the applications. Most of the 221(g) cases were asked to get the client letter… the VO started asking the applicants to get a letter from the end client (i.e.) customers to the client (I am sure it’s not an easy job) and issued them 221(g) again. Only one applicant was successful getting the visa out of 7. Attendant who calls the token number asked the VO in the 221(g) counter... Whether he could send more applicants… for which she rejected, luckily mine was the next number… so I was asked to stand in a different counter… where the VO was an old lady talking very sweetly and even rejecting the applications now and then.
Transcription:
Myself: Good afternoon lady!
VO: Good afternoon.
VO: Can you pass me your folder.
Myself: Sure
VO: Did you get all the documents requested.
Myself: Yep (I handed over the document).
VO: Took those docs and went inside for couple of minutes.
VO: Sorry to keep you waiting.
Myself: Not a problem.
VO punched some numbers in her key board twice and again went inside for another 2 minutes.
VO: Everything looks fine but we need to make couple of checks before I can issue a Visa.
VO: Please pass on your issuance DD for Rs 2200, if everything’s fine… We will stamp your passport and mail you the docs.. Else we will request for further information if needed.
Myself: how long do you think this process might take?
VO: A week or may be even less.
Couple of days later my employer called me and informed that the consulate have mailed the client to verify the information given in the Client’s letter … for which the client had replied.
7 days later. I called the consulate and was told to call back after 2 days as my application is in process (Not pending). When I called again.. I was told that my application was approved and I will be getting my passport in couple of days.
There is no need to worry if you have good documentation but do not forget to get a Client letter from your employer.
All the Very best!!
Background: I have done my B-Tech in Computers and M.S in Computer and Information science from USA. I was in USA from Aug 2000 till March 2004 after which I wanted to be with my parents… so took a job in India.
I had booked my appointment with Chennai consulate for Sept 20th as I have had received my H1B papers in August 2005 from my prospective employer. When I went inside the consulate on 20th Sept … I was asked to wait for about 2 hrs and later informed that my appointment was cancelled from the same IP address which I had booked the appointment. I tried to convince them saying why would I cancel the appointment for which I have been waiting for 2 months… anyway they told me that I have to fix another appointment.
When VFS came into picture for the appointment, I was lucky to get an appointment for 12th Oct 2005. When I did go on 12 Oct… I had seen lot of H1B cases getting rejected due to lack of client letter. Eventually I was given a 221(g) asking to get a letter from the supervisor in my client place along with the pictures. Luckily the client project was outsourced to my employer… so my employer managed to get a letter from the client stating that the project had been given to them and also managed to get a letter stating that so & so person from my petitioner is the project manager for that application. My employer got a letter from the project manager stating that I will be working in the project for about 12 months and there is lot of chances that it will extend. As I will be working in my employer’s premises… there was no need for pictures from the client place.
Finally I took all those documents and attended the Chennai consulate again on 3rd Nov 2005. Six to seven counters were assigned to the H4 dependent cases that needed language assistance. All the H1B cases were asked to wait for a long time. Finally they started calling all the 221(g) cases to one counter… where there was a woman in her late 30’s scrutinizing all the applications. Most of the 221(g) cases were asked to get the client letter… the VO started asking the applicants to get a letter from the end client (i.e.) customers to the client (I am sure it’s not an easy job) and issued them 221(g) again. Only one applicant was successful getting the visa out of 7. Attendant who calls the token number asked the VO in the 221(g) counter... Whether he could send more applicants… for which she rejected, luckily mine was the next number… so I was asked to stand in a different counter… where the VO was an old lady talking very sweetly and even rejecting the applications now and then.
Transcription:
Myself: Good afternoon lady!
VO: Good afternoon.
VO: Can you pass me your folder.
Myself: Sure
VO: Did you get all the documents requested.
Myself: Yep (I handed over the document).
VO: Took those docs and went inside for couple of minutes.
VO: Sorry to keep you waiting.
Myself: Not a problem.
VO punched some numbers in her key board twice and again went inside for another 2 minutes.
VO: Everything looks fine but we need to make couple of checks before I can issue a Visa.
VO: Please pass on your issuance DD for Rs 2200, if everything’s fine… We will stamp your passport and mail you the docs.. Else we will request for further information if needed.
Myself: how long do you think this process might take?
VO: A week or may be even less.
Couple of days later my employer called me and informed that the consulate have mailed the client to verify the information given in the Client’s letter … for which the client had replied.
7 days later. I called the consulate and was told to call back after 2 days as my application is in process (Not pending). When I called again.. I was told that my application was approved and I will be getting my passport in couple of days.
There is no need to worry if you have good documentation but do not forget to get a Client letter from your employer.
All the Very best!!
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HIB appointment in Calcutta
Hi
Anybody got appointment in Calcutta embassy. I have appointment on Dec 9 Can somebody share their interview experience in Calcutta Embassy.
Regards
Boss
Anybody got appointment in Calcutta embassy. I have appointment on Dec 9 Can somebody share their interview experience in Calcutta Embassy.
Regards
Boss
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Successfull H1B At Chennai On 22-Nov-2005
Hi Everyone,
First Of ALL Thanks To All Those who have shared their experience in this site and at the same time iam very thankfull to immihelp.com for hosting this site. It is really helpfull to those who are attending Stamping.I strongly believe that this is the best site that provides usefull information for those who are attending the US consulate for visa stamping
My Interview time was at 9:00am to 9:15am and i was allowed into the embessey at 9:30am.to enter into the embessey we have to show our passport,web appointment letters.soon after i entered into the embessey TTS Services people were collecting the DD's. first they took Rs.441 dd and gave me a pink colour token(which consists of three sub tokens in it) which we must keep it with us untill ur interview is completed.after that they sent me to the next counter their i submited one more dd for Rs.4600 and among the three sub token one was taken by them and then i was moved to the next counter there i was asked my DS156,DS157,visa application,passport,webappointment letters and she put them in a green file and told me to go to the next building.be carefull while moving to the next building because the doors their are too heavy and they are atomatic doors too.see that ur fingers are safe from that doors.as soon as i entered into the next building i was made stand in a queue for finger prints(we have to give both right & left index finger prints here).after that i was told by her to stand in the counter no 6 for the interview with the visa officer.
My Interview went on like this.
vo : Good Morning Sir.
Me : Good Morning sir.
VO : please give ur file
Me : i gave my file(he saw my file for few sec)
Vo : asked for my MCA certificates
Me : just saw and returned it back(dint even check ed it)
Vo : asked my company establishment year(US Company)
Me : xxxxx
Vo : Is it a brand new company?
Me : xxxxx
Vo : how much exp u have with the present company
me : xxxxxx
Vo : asked for my Offer Letter(US company)
Me : i gave the document(Vo checked the doc for few sec)
Vo : will u be working for the client
Me : xxxxxxx
Vo : dont u have any client
Me : xxxxxxx
Vo : pls tell the name of your client
Me : xxxxx
vo : do u have any document for that
Me : gave the client document(vo started checking something in his computer for about 10 min)
Vo : finally told me to go and pay the fee in counter no 1.
visa officer was a gent in my case and was a cool guy looking smart with a smily face.
check list of documents to carry with u for the interview.
1.web appointment letter
2.passport
3.updated resume
4.I129
5.I797
6.Tax Returns papers
7.client letter
8.educational mark sheets & certificates
9.all previous companies offer & exp letters
10.client photos
11.latest pay slips
12.bank statement for last 6 months
13.offer letter of client
14.3 dd's(Rs.441,Rs.4600,Rs2300)
Take care of these :
Regarding dd's please take the dd's for the amount mentioned above i saw so many people running from their to bring the dd's for changed amount.
While attending the interview pls be with a smile face.
First wish the vo,look into the interviewer eyes and then answer.
Pls be louder while answering.
Please listen carefull to the question and then answer pls dont cross question or stop him while questioning.
Relax urself before going to the interviewer.
nothing to worry be cool.
Above all pray god and have trust in him
All The Best.
Thanks & Regards
sunil...
First Of ALL Thanks To All Those who have shared their experience in this site and at the same time iam very thankfull to immihelp.com for hosting this site. It is really helpfull to those who are attending Stamping.I strongly believe that this is the best site that provides usefull information for those who are attending the US consulate for visa stamping
My Interview time was at 9:00am to 9:15am and i was allowed into the embessey at 9:30am.to enter into the embessey we have to show our passport,web appointment letters.soon after i entered into the embessey TTS Services people were collecting the DD's. first they took Rs.441 dd and gave me a pink colour token(which consists of three sub tokens in it) which we must keep it with us untill ur interview is completed.after that they sent me to the next counter their i submited one more dd for Rs.4600 and among the three sub token one was taken by them and then i was moved to the next counter there i was asked my DS156,DS157,visa application,passport,webappointment letters and she put them in a green file and told me to go to the next building.be carefull while moving to the next building because the doors their are too heavy and they are atomatic doors too.see that ur fingers are safe from that doors.as soon as i entered into the next building i was made stand in a queue for finger prints(we have to give both right & left index finger prints here).after that i was told by her to stand in the counter no 6 for the interview with the visa officer.
My Interview went on like this.
vo : Good Morning Sir.
Me : Good Morning sir.
VO : please give ur file
Me : i gave my file(he saw my file for few sec)
Vo : asked for my MCA certificates
Me : just saw and returned it back(dint even check ed it)
Vo : asked my company establishment year(US Company)
Me : xxxxx
Vo : Is it a brand new company?
Me : xxxxx
Vo : how much exp u have with the present company
me : xxxxxx
Vo : asked for my Offer Letter(US company)
Me : i gave the document(Vo checked the doc for few sec)
Vo : will u be working for the client
Me : xxxxxxx
Vo : dont u have any client
Me : xxxxxxx
Vo : pls tell the name of your client
Me : xxxxx
vo : do u have any document for that
Me : gave the client document(vo started checking something in his computer for about 10 min)
Vo : finally told me to go and pay the fee in counter no 1.
visa officer was a gent in my case and was a cool guy looking smart with a smily face.
check list of documents to carry with u for the interview.
1.web appointment letter
2.passport
3.updated resume
4.I129
5.I797
6.Tax Returns papers
7.client letter
8.educational mark sheets & certificates
9.all previous companies offer & exp letters
10.client photos
11.latest pay slips
12.bank statement for last 6 months
13.offer letter of client
14.3 dd's(Rs.441,Rs.4600,Rs2300)
Take care of these :
Regarding dd's please take the dd's for the amount mentioned above i saw so many people running from their to bring the dd's for changed amount.
While attending the interview pls be with a smile face.
First wish the vo,look into the interviewer eyes and then answer.
Pls be louder while answering.
Please listen carefull to the question and then answer pls dont cross question or stop him while questioning.
Relax urself before going to the interviewer.
nothing to worry be cool.
Above all pray god and have trust in him
All The Best.
Thanks & Regards
sunil...
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hi, i am very thankful to everyone for sharing experience. i got visa from london on nov.17,
non-it back ground, i got 221(g) first time asking for company evidence,i got all required documents, and attended on 17th my interview went for abt. 20-25 min.
vo: good morning sir, how r u today?
me: morning , i am fine thanks
vo:u r applying again
me:yes
vo: what happened last time
me:xxx
vo:what are ur responsibilities?
me:xxxxx
vo:how you got any experience in that role?
me:xxx
vo:tell me abt. ur projects that you have done?
me:xxx
vo:what are ur clients?
me:xxxx
vo:u are working for which client?
me:xxx
vo:what is your role?
me:xxxx
vo:tell me ur role in the projects that u have done till now?
me:xxxxxxxxxx
vo:why did u choose to do master's in uk?
me:xxxxxxxxx
vo:number of employers in ur company?
me:xxxxxxx
vo: of them how many work at employers place?
me:xxxxxxxx
vo:year of establishment?
me:xxxxxx
vo: can i see i-129, lca?
me:xxxxxxxxx
vo: tell me abt. technical documentation?
me:xxxxxxxxx
vo:what is the main technic involved in the project you are going to do?
me:xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
vo:can i see your master's certificate?
me: passed my certificate
vo: i think you are of issuance fee for visa go and pay the fee and you will get your passport in 3-5 days
atlast i want to say be confident and brave don't be tensed, best of luck.
non-it back ground, i got 221(g) first time asking for company evidence,i got all required documents, and attended on 17th my interview went for abt. 20-25 min.
vo: good morning sir, how r u today?
me: morning , i am fine thanks
vo:u r applying again
me:yes
vo: what happened last time
me:xxx
vo:what are ur responsibilities?
me:xxxxx
vo:how you got any experience in that role?
me:xxx
vo:tell me abt. ur projects that you have done?
me:xxx
vo:what are ur clients?
me:xxxx
vo:u are working for which client?
me:xxx
vo:what is your role?
me:xxxx
vo:tell me ur role in the projects that u have done till now?
me:xxxxxxxxxx
vo:why did u choose to do master's in uk?
me:xxxxxxxxx
vo:number of employers in ur company?
me:xxxxxxx
vo: of them how many work at employers place?
me:xxxxxxxx
vo:year of establishment?
me:xxxxxx
vo: can i see i-129, lca?
me:xxxxxxxxx
vo: tell me abt. technical documentation?
me:xxxxxxxxx
vo:what is the main technic involved in the project you are going to do?
me:xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
vo:can i see your master's certificate?
me: passed my certificate
vo: i think you are of issuance fee for visa go and pay the fee and you will get your passport in 3-5 days
atlast i want to say be confident and brave don't be tensed, best of luck.
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Docs Check List and Cover Letter Format
Hi Everyone,
First off all, I would like to thank immihelp for hosting this site and secondly to the people who have spared some time to share their experiences.As I have my interview next week, someone please send me a check List of all the docs that i have to carry and the cover letter format for the interview.Please consider this as urgent as I have interview next week.
Thanks,
sree.
First off all, I would like to thank immihelp for hosting this site and secondly to the people who have spared some time to share their experiences.As I have my interview next week, someone please send me a check List of all the docs that i have to carry and the cover letter format for the interview.Please consider this as urgent as I have interview next week.
Thanks,
sree.
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