H1B, H4 Visa

Hi friends,

Looks this site very helpful those who are attending the visa interviews,

i need help , recently i got H1B papers , but there was no visa appoinment at Chennai US consulate.

I request all the people who can help to get the appointmnet during Oct'05.

Pls try to help me & reply to [email protected]

look fwd your replies

Thanks
PRASAD.

Thanks for all Experiences Posted here. I went through the Expreicnes and prepared well before going to Inverivew.This site is hihgly useful and Postings are highly Helpful.

I went recently for an Inverview in Riyadh.I got Success in H1B. It is 5 minutres Interview. Stright Questions:

What is Your Name?
Why are you going to US?
What is your Background and how it will fit for Job with US Company?
Since how long you are staying in Here?
Since how long you are staying with Present company?
What are you going to do with US Company? Justification for?
What are you duties with Current Employer? Justification?
What are duties with US Employer?
Checked my Application and Reviewed the Documents and Say that he granted Visa.

Be Confident, Give Short Answers and be Polite and Particularly see in the Eyes of Officer, Answers Questions with Relavence. Don't say anything Unrelated discussion with Officer. Don't argue with Officer for any Issue.

I will Wish all Success for those who are going for Inverview

Hi friends io attend tha chennai cons on sep 5 my visa got qvareed 221(g).how chances to get visa if i submit tha docs

Thanks
Sam

Hi All,
Its good to be a part of this forum. I have an interview at Chennai in Nov. My question is I had 2 UK rejections in 2004 for Visiting VISA. Will that be a problem? If they ask what would be right way to handle this situation.

Would really appriciate your help in this regard..

Thanks,
Swapna

I have got my H1 Approval.Need to go to consulate for stamping in mumbai.
Regarding my profile i have done MCA from University of Mumbai.
I am right now working in Big MNC in Mumbai.
I have 2 years of experience.However out of 2 years experience 7 months experience was of a trainee(Intership with the same company).
My skills sets are BizTalk server 2004,ASP.NET,C# and Sql Server 2k
Also right now i have 2 local offers with 2 other Big MNC.If i changed the job right now will i have impact on stamping.

Pls also let me know what questions are asked for a person who has done MCA

I have got my H1 Approval.Need to go to consulate for stamping in mumbai.
Regarding my profile i have done MCA from University of Mumbai.
I am right now working in Big MNC in Mumbai.
I have 2 years of experience.However out of 2 years experience 7 months experience was of a trainee(Intership with the same company).
My skills sets are BizTalk server 2004,ASP.NET,C# and Sql Server 2k
Also right now i have 2 local offers with 2 other Big MNC.If i changed the job right now will i have impact on stamping.

Pls also let me know what questions are asked for a person who has done MCA

Hi Guys n gals,
 Before I share my experience, let me thank all those who posted their experience about their H1B. Guiding others. I feel its my turn to share my experience to all you guys.
 
 My slot was at 1:30 - 1:45.
I reached the CHENNAI consulate by 1:00, they permitted me to enter the premises. You need to produce then Appointment letter and passport.
 First you need to pay your 441 Rs Dd taken in favour of TT Services, Chennai or cash. where they give you the pink token. Which has 3 perforated strips with the same number on each strip. And thats the number they call you when ur turn comes.
 After that I was directed to the Cashier counter, where I need to pay my 4400 Rs DD.
 Then you would be guided to any of the remaining counters, where you need to produce the Documents. They will verify all documents and put them in order. And return the file.
 Now you will be entering the Visa building. Once you enter you have to go for Counter 8/9 (dont rember exactly) where you need to give your index finger prints. First left index, then right index finger. Once this is done you will be taking a seat, waiting for your Card number to be called.
  This is the time for you to reLAX AND COOL DOWN. iF REQUIRED USE THE RESTROOM....
 then I was made to hop 4 queues, by the time i get my turn the visa officer woulf have closed the counter, or for someother reasons i was made to hop 4 lines. then they made me stand in the counter. I was waiting in the queues alone for 2hrs 11 mins. ;-) Then atlast i landed my fourth queue. There was a pretty young lady before me. I was speaking with her. She has come for L1. This was a good thing I done I guess. Know what I relaxed talking to that pretty lady.
  When I was in the queue for 2 hrs I made some observations. The visa officer expect two things (1) a Genuine Documentation (2) And comlpete awareness of information (3) Able to aneswer the questions. Note your English may not be that good. But its OK the aneswers you give are more impt that the way you deliver. So for ppl who think you need to know good 'peter'English its not mandatory. If you have it its good.

 Then coming to my questions:
Some of my background info : I'm working for a well reputed software company, in bangalore. Mine is a direct H1b, bot via my present employer. i HAD TWO F1 VISA REJECTS in 2003.
(I dont remember the exact order)
1) was it direct or going via your Company?
2) Who interviewed you
3) name of the person who interviewed you
4) CEO name?
5) Company Size
6) where will you work in Clients place or in HQ
7) How did u get to know abt the job ?
8) Do you know any one working in that company
9) What will be your role in the project
10) Where do youi work now
11) How long you are working with this company
12) Can I see you offer letter (with current employer)
13) How many clients the company has? Names?

these r few questions i Remember fired to me.

 I was working for a well reputed company, so it made it a bit smooth. And the Documents.

 I observed few questions asked for other.

1) Why do you think they have to recruit you all the way form India. Dont you think there are better resoutces than you?


OK This is a list of FAQ I have prepared for my Visa Interview

CLIENT DETAILS
1) Name of the Client?
2) What does the client do?
3) Location of Client?
4) Turn Over?
5) Size of the Company?
PROJECT
1) Name of the Project & Description.
2) What Technology
3) No of resources in the project / Team size
4) What will be your role and responsibilities in the project?

CONSULTANT
1) Name of the consultant
2) Employer Name / Contact person
3) Location
4) Year of Establishment –
5) Gross Annual Income –
6) Current no. of Employees -
7) Has the consultant filed any H1b before –
8) Who are the other clients –
JOB /SALARY/ ACCOMODATIOM/ OTHER BENIFITS.
1) How did you get to know about the job.
2) Month of Interview - Salary - Other benifits - Job Title -
3) Is this a full time job –
4) Where will you stay
Other questions
1) What other Companies you have worked till date? What roles you played.
2) Why do you want to go to US / Why do you want to leave your current job

VISA Documents Check List (Documents I carried)
1) DS 156
2) DS 157
3) Passport
4) Demand Drafts for Rs4400 + Rs2200 (in favor of “AMERICAN CONSULATE GENERAL, CHENNAI”)
5) Demand Drafts for Rs441 (in favor of “TT SERVICES, CHENNAI”)
6) I-787 (Original notice of Approval)
7) I-129 petition (Labor Condition Application)
8) Offer letter from CompuSoft
9) Web Appointment Printout
10) Original Mark sheets, Degree certificates, High School Mark sheets.
11) Prior Experience letters, Offer letters
12) Pay stubs of the last 3 months, Current employer ID Card
13) Resume
14) 4 photos
15) Bank statement

I think the above mail would be useful to all the ppl here. Any queries mail to [email protected].

THE GIST : KEEP ALL GENUINE DOCUMENTS; KEEP YOURSELF CALM AND CONFIDENT; PRESENT YOURSELF IN FORMAL ATTIRE - with Tie(looks more professional)

Thanks
Kiran

Hi!

This site really doing good job. I hot Emergency Visa Date From consulate.Anybody taken emergency date? If i am going for this, they ask me more question or not?
 
If anybody gone threough this process, plz send me the FAqs so it will be helpful for me? and it is advisible or not?

Thanking you,
abc

Could any one please let me know what are the documents should i carry for H1B interview?

Hi guys & girls

     amazed 2 see all ur experiences here, i had an appointment in chennai consulate on SEP19 for H1B stamping .. already i had a rejection of F1 in DEC2003 ..so plz ..help me how 2 answer those
questions like ..( ur F1 is rejected why r u applying for H1 ) etcc...aslo send me the FAQ's
with the best answers u know .plz take time 2 reply

mail me at "[email protected]"