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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!!
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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
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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...
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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.
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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.
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prepare yourselves accordingly
Guys,
All of u are speaking abt ur experiences, but no body's talking about the facial features or any features of the VO, who have interviewed U. Pls I request all the ppl to include a couple of lines describing him/her as it gives a clarity on the VO who we can target wen once inside the consulate counters room, so that we can prepare ourselves accordingly.

Its almost certain that above all 'Client Letter' matters is a must, apart from that some body pls give a checklist so we can take all the required documents.
Thanks
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my H1B interview in chennai on Nov 2005
hi
hi
how are u
fine
you have bring all experience letter?
ZZZ
which one is your first company?
second , third
YYYY
what is your qualification?
YYYY
How you learn this technology
YYYY
Any of your degree contain software course
YYYY
What u is doing now?
YYYY
Your client letter
YYYY
ur experience letter is genuine
YYYY
what is website of the company
YYYY
can i ask my staff to personally visit to that office.
YYYY
within two week , our staff will come there.
YYYY
thanks
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H1 & H4 refusal - 221(g)
I was given 221(g) stating that "Your application needs additional clearances. We will contact you when further action can be taken in your case".
Can any one say
1. What does this mean?
2. When will thay let me know?
3. Can I enquire anywhere for this? Where?
4. Do they really proceed in such cases or they keep it hanging?

Hope to reeive some answer.
Nikki shah
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sucessful H1B interview at mumbai consulate
Hello eveyone,
I have been reading the posts for over 3 months so i have the duty to post mine too.
I got an emergengy date for 21st Nov(as I had a prior L1B from another firm).
my slot was 9:15 AM. I reached there by 8:30 , arong 9:30 they let us in .Please note that you have to carry the 100 rs DD(for applicats who have applied before 16th Nov), else they would first ask you to get it and then let you enter the building.
After handing over the yellow envelop I was motioned towards counter 1 where fingerprints and the yellow envelop were taken and a pink token given .
about 20-25 mins later my token no was called at a specific counter.they call abunch of names together and u have to stand in queue and enter the interview box one at a time.
Fortunately, the same lady who took my L1B interview was inetrviewing me this time too(I think she is very nice- as I got visa both the time in a few mins )

Here are the questions:
VO : good morning !, how are you(smiling)
Me : good , thanks!,and you?
VO : good, thank you!
VO : what is the name of your company in US?
Me : ZZZ
VO : okay, how did you come to know about it?
Me : i had posted my resume in dice.com ..they picked it up form there.. blah blah
VO : what does this company do
Me : provides software solutions and services ..etc etc
VO : how many H1B's work in your company
Me : X nos
VO : who was your past employer
before I could see anything..she took a look at my DS156..
VO : Oh okay!you are still employed with YYY and will join YYYY . right?
Me : yes mam.
Okay, you visa is approved
She didnt ask me for any documents.

That's it! I think mumbai consulate is the coolest consulate.. just be honest and confident
All the best!
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Very Important Message for H1b
Dear Friends,

I have taken interview on 21st Nov, at Chennai.
Its very hard to H1B visa on this day. Becose not only for me..they issued for nearly 20 to 22 applicants...Just asking about For which project going to work..How long...For which client...Letter from Client...IF you say..I am going work at employer place..they are asking for which project at employer...Get the client details about that project....If you PRODUCT at employer place...They are asking Product description...current client details those who are using the product...if you say for the NEW PRoduct development..new product specification details....

Here My conversation went...
VO: How are you?
ME: Thanks I am fine..How are you?
VO:No Reply(she was working with system and then)
she asked..Get me your file
ME: I gave..
VO:What are you going to do in USA?
ME:bla..bla...and going towork for various projects at employer place..(Not used the word client)
VO:Which Project are going to work?
ME: Once I join..based on requirement and my skillset..they will put me on some project..
VO: So, you don;t know about which client are you going to work?
ME: Employer has not shard with me...
VO:Educational Certificates?
Me:I showed and she Said..Ok(MCA and B.com)
VO: Sir, Get me your offer Letter
ME:I gave..
VO: Its not original becuse it has taken printout in INDIA.
ME: Yes, Madam. I received from mail..So I taken printout in INDIA.
VO: U have any supporting documents?
ME: I had..W2 form,tax return,client details,photos of employees at employer place..etc.
VO:Plz Get all project information(if you work at employer place) or Client infromation(if you work at client place)....Clear statement on paper from the USA(Not by FAX or Mail) through Courier you recevie...stating that what you will be doing in the usa for next FEW months.
ME: Thanks. and taken 221(g)

Yeah...u beleive or not...One applicant from reputated concern(BIG CONCERN in usa..carrying offer letter)..she gave 221(g)...and get all details what you will be doing for the next few months(ALL PAPER WORK..not by words)

Thanks..
plz give me reply...If i appear for next time..is it final chance or once again..i can appear..Plz give some valuable reply...thanks in advances...take some time and give reply friend
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