H1B, H4 Visa

Hi,

Can you please suggest me ?

I have H1B visa interview on Aug 23rd 2018. Couple of days back I submitted ds-160. While filling DS-160 in the last page they asked Name of the petitioner (I mentioned My Employer name).
Next they asked

Where do u intend to work:

1) Name of employer

2) Address

3) Salary.

I mentioned My employer name and my employer address. But I work for the client (Mentioned in LCA). I heard that in the address column we have to mentioned client address. is it true?. If yes is there any way I can change now in DS-160 (I already submitted, I booked visa slot also).

Please Suggest me asap

Thank you
Sriram

I was on L-1 in U.S. Applied for a COS to F-1 (last year, 8/15/17), recently (7/15/18) received a denial. At this point my I-94 has been expired for more than 180 days ( since 12/31/17).

Since my wife is on H-1B, I am planning to go back to India to get H-4 stamped. Any suggestion ? What should I expect ?
Will my F-1 denial be a problem ? Will my I-94 expiration, even though I recently received a denial be an issue ?

I do plan to continue my studies in U.S ?

Thanks to all who have posted your experience here. Helped me a lot to prepare. Had my interview today and its a success.

Background: Masters in US, this is my first extension

My experience:

VO: Morning
ME: Morning officer.
VO: Can i see your i797
ME: Sure
VO: What is your salary per year?
ME: My base package is **** per annum.
VO: Do you have an end client?
ME: Answered (I do)
VO: What project you are currently working on?
ME: Explained.
VO: DId you study in US?
ME: Yes
VO: Were you on OPT?
ME: Yes
VO: Were there any status issues whole you were on your OPT and H1?
ME: (Confidently) No officer, never.
VO: Did you know the rights while filing DS?
ME: Yes officer, i did.
VO: You are all set and should receive your passport in 4-5 business day.
ME: Thank you officer.

Tips: Confidence and smiling face. Go with positive thoughts. Dress properly, look professional.

All the best.

Good day Sir/ma
Please While filling the application form (160) for non immigrant visa, pls can i use my brother's bank account information because of insufficient fund in my bank account?
Hope to read from you soonest, thanks...

My regards...

Hello,

I want to share my exp at Kolkata consulate. It started with few simple questions and before I knew it was over. :)

Questions were:

1. In-house or client project?
2. Salary
3. Location
4. Education

Hope this will help others.

Cheers !!!

I had my Visa Renewal Interview in July 2018 in Hyderabad US Consulate.

It went well and faced only the below 5 questions, then they collected passport and said done.

What is your name?

What is your package?

What is your work location?

What is your client name?

Do you knew your rights as foreign worker?

Hi,
 
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Thanks,
Ram

Pre-Requisite:
• To appear for H1 visa interview, the candidate should require Canada visitor visa.
• It’s a 2-3 weeks process to obtain Canada visitor visa from the date of submitting the application to recive the visa stamped in passport.
• Step by Step guide to apply Canada vistor visa is available in the below path



Steps to Fill DS-160 and Schedule interview:
DS-160: Online Application:

• Link to online application: https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/

Tip: For East Coast, Toronto (~3 hours drive from North PA) is the nearest US embassy. If appointment date is not available then next choice can be Ottawa(~7 hours drive from North PA). For West Coast, Vancouver is the nearest US embassy.
Decide the embassy before start filling the DS160. Tentative wait time for appointment is available in the below website (This information will just help to decide on the Embassy).

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/wait-times.html

Schedule Visa Appointment:

• Click on 'Apply' in the below website https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-ca/niv
• Select “I am a Non Canadian Citizen residing in the U.S. and want to apply for a visa.” and click on Continue
• Click on “I agree to the statements above, completed the DS-160 and ready to schedule as Non Canadian Citizen applicant”
• Sign Up by providing the required information and click on “Create Account”
• Select the passport delivery location (Tip: This can be changed at any time. Choose the location which is nearest to the place of stay in Canada)
• Once the account is created, the website will show details only about the first available date in all Canadian US Embassies. Once payment is made (190\$ on Feb 2018, which can be made using visa credit card), the user will have access to the calendar where he/she can look out for all the available dates.
• Pay the amount and look out for the available dates. Select the desired date and schedule the appointment.
Tip: If the desired appointment date was not available, keep checking for every 1 hour, there will be cancellation/reschedule happening and dates might open up.
Even after scheduling a date, User will have option to change the interview date(Later/Earlier) until 2 days before the interview date.
Tip: Use Airbnb instead of Hotels for stay as it will save few bucks. If close friends or relatives live in the near by area, then that would be a better option as a minimum of 3-5 days stay would require for a normal process.

Things to do on Interview date:

• Reach the embassy 1 hour before. Embassy located in 225 Simcoe street, Toronto.
• If backpack and mobile needs to be stored, walk few block towards Dundas street, there will be a convenyance store (Just before Tim hortons). They will store the backpack and mobile for 8 CAD \$. (Tim Hortons address: 438 University Ave, Toronto, ON M5G 2K8)
Tip: I had my appointment at 8.15 EST. But stood in security line around 7.45 AM. They allowed me in and I finished by interview by 8.05 EST. Not sure if they will allow everytime, as the instruction say to appear just 15 mins before interivew time.
Security wont even allow plastic bags, so be prepared to carry all documents in hand. File will be allowed.

Things to do after interview:

• If Visa is approved then the status of visa can be tracked from the below path

https://ceac.state.gov/ceacstattracker/status.aspx

Note:
o First the status change to “Adminstrative processing”
o Then the status changes to “Issued”
• Once the passport is dispatched to courier(Probably the very next day of interview date), an email will be sent to the registered email id with the tracking number.
• Then the status can be checked in Canada post directly with the tracking number or through the website https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-ca/niv
• Once the status in Canada post changes to “Ready for pick up”, visit the Canada post office and pick up the passport by showing the US driver license as identity proof. (This mostly happens on third working day from the interview date.Canada post will be closed on Saturdays and Sundays)
Tip: Schedule interiview on Monday if possible, so that passport can be collected on Wednesday or Thursday.
• Travel back to US with the stamped passport 

Note: All the above mentioned timelines are for a scenario when Visa is approved without query. If 221g is issued, then there might be a dealy to receive the passport from 2-3 weeks even months.

Good Luck !!!

Good day Sir/ma, Please I wanted to start processing non immigrant visa and I consulted an agent, the man introduced non appearances visa process to me and he promised 100% visa approved. Please I want to ask, what are advantage and disadvantage of non appearances visa process?

Hope to read from you soonest.
My regards.

Hello -

I have been following this site for a year or so now. I would like to share my experience and helpful everyone finds it useful.

Background -
In the US for the past 11 years now. About 10yr work experience.
Finished Masters back in 2009.
Currently working for an IT giant for the past 8 years.
I-140 approved: Nov 2014.

3th time H1B Visa Renewal (Dec 2015 - Apr 2018): Dropbox at Hyd consulate. Visa was approved and Got the passport back in 5 days.

4th H1B Visa Renewal (07/16/2018):
 I was asked to drop the documents including passport through dropbox. Did this on 07/16.

CEAC Status:
07/16 - No status
07/17 - Case Created
07/18 - Admin Processing
07/19 - Admin Processing. I was asked to come in for an interview and fingerprints on 07/23

Embassy experience on 07/23 -

Interview time was scheduled for 10am. I arrived at 9:45am and was directed to counter 6.
They returned my passport at counter 6 and asked me to visit counter 7 for finger prints. After fingerprints, i was asked to wait in the waiting hall.
After 20 mins, everyone from the waiting area were asked to form a line to get interviewed. Counter 8 - 16 was operational.

Arrived at the counter:

Me: Good morning and passed my passport to him.
VO: Good morning sir,

VO: How long have you been in the US?
Me: Little over ten years.

VO: Who is your end client? Or do you work FT for this company?
Me: Yes sir, i work FT for this company.

VO: Highest level of education?
Me: Masters in Computer Science

VO: What is your salary?
Me: $1xx,000 annually.

VO: Where do you live?
Me: City name and state.

VO: Your VISA is approved.
Me: Thank you. In how many days should i expect to get my passport back?
VO: 5 to 7 business days. Have a nice day!!!

CEAC Case Status:

07/23 - AP (Last case updated date was 07/17 before, now it changed to 07/23).

Hoping to get my passport back before EOW. I will share an update after i get my passport back.

My advise for the interview: Stay cool, calm and composed. Be confident with your answers and only answer what they ask.

Best of luck to everyone.

Best
VJ