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Got 221(g) White Hyderabad
Interview on 6th April 2018 ( New H1b)

I am working on Senior Software Engineer in India for Reputed US based company.

Me and my wife went for Interview.

ME: Good Morning Mam
VO: Good Morning
VO: Can I see I - 797 and LCA
ME: Given
VO: What is your Salary
ME: $ZZZ
VO: What is your highest degree
ME: Master of Computer Application
VO: Client Name
ME: YYYY Name ( She typed something on screen )
VO to my wife: Do you have Children ( my wife said yes)

She is reading continuously for 5 mins without asking anything, later she went inside with my documents ( LCA and I 797) came after 4 mins and gave 221(g) white color with Case number. Didn't mentioned any documents required.

Don't how many days will take for further update.
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F1 to H1 - Top Tech Gaint 221 g issued
Interview on 9th (F1 to H1):

I work as Senior Software engineer for a very reputed Tech Gaint as full time employee
Did not ask for i797 copy also. Took the passport and asked 5-6 basic questions like salary, location, what you do at work. Asked did I work on OPT

Issued 221(G) blue slip and said it will not take terribly long. Retained the passport

 I hope it's again started in the summer.

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H4 approved and H1B in Aidmin processing
Hello All,

Fringer prints-19th March
Interview-20th March

Question:-
Who is your petition
Who is end client
How much you make?

H4
When did you first met your husband?

Vo:- visa approved.

Received h4 in 3 days after interview
H1B stuck in Admin Processing and no update on since than

First 2 weeks passport status shows its with embassy
3rd week onwards no status available for the submitted passport number
Passport delivery status is Empty in ustravel.

My return ticket booked for Apr-21st.

Any suggestion or experience with similar case is helpful.

TIA.
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H1 & H4 Drop Box - Chennai
Hello All,

Here is my drop box timeline @ Chennai

03/26 - Documents submitted
03/27 - Case created
03/28 - Admin process
03/29 - Issued
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F1 Stamping while H4 drop box is in progress
Hi

I am Going to India with my spouse for H4 drop box.

Currently I have joined college in US. I have got my I-20. I wanted to go for F1 Stamping.

Can I fill in DS 160 pay Sevis fee and book an appointment, While already Ds-160 is filled in for H4 Dropbox.

 Can there be two ds 160 at one time.

It would be great if some one answers my question.
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Visa stamping Chennai -March
Hello Friends , I had my stamping appointment on March 29 . My status still shows AP and no updates yet . Did anyone received the passport who attended on March 29 or later in Chennai consulate.

regards,
Thunder
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First H1 B 221(g) White Slip
Hi All,

I am on EVC model.

Consulate - Hyderabad
OFC : 3rd April
Interview : 4th April 11:00 am slot

VO : Can I Have your I 797
Me : Sure and passed it.

VO : I believe you work for YYYY company
Me: That's right

VO : I guess you did your Masters, OPT and H1 correct ?
Me : That's correct

VO : Do you work at your employer location ?
Me : No, I work at client location

VO : Where is you client located ?
Me : Told

VO : What is your salary ?
Me : YYYY Per annum

VO : May I know your client name?
Me : Told

VO : Can you spell it out ?
Me : Spelled out complete client name

Stuck something on the passport kept with her and handed out White slip which just says additional Administrative processing required. No additional document were requested.

VO also said that there is nothing to worry about and I should be good in 2 to 3 days.

#2nd day now and still the case status shows admin processing.

Has anyone undergone same experience?
  

 
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H1b Approved
I've been following this forum silently for the past several weeks. Its my turn to post. I am on a H1b Visa going for renewal along with my wife who is on H4.

Location is Hyderabad

OFC was at 330 on 4th April. Just make sure to go there at 315PM. There will be a queue, and by going slightly earlier than your scheduled time, you can get ahead of others.

H1b was at 1030AM next morning. We reached the gate of US consulate at 10AM and within 5 minutes they started allowing us inside the building.

Myself and Wife booked an appointment together.

VO: Where are you working?
answered
VO: What does your company do?
I work for a mid size american SAAS company that is relatively unknown to a lot of people.
VO: Is this a start up?
I said No. (I wanted to further explain, because by some definitions we are a startup but I wanted to answer to the question)
VO: how much do you make?
answered
VO: Does you company have multiple locations?
I said Yes
He then turned to my wife.
VO: Mam, when did you meet this guy?
I thought that was condescending, he could have said when did you meet your husband, or him :)
VO: Are you working on H4 EAD?
wife said no, she applied and is waiting for ead
wife studied on F1 and did her M.S here previously
VO: Mam, did you ever violate your student visa terms?
No
VO: Sir, I am approving your H1b and you should receive your passport in 2-3 days. Mam, I am keeping your case on administrative processing. Its nothing to worry about or be concerned, we do this routinely. You should hear from us in 3-5 days.

My thoughts: From hearing other interviews, it definitely seems like they are scrutinizing more these days then previously. Especially, for first timers directly going on H1b from India, and folks working for a client. But overall, if you can answer precisely and are confident you should not have to worry so much. I cannot understate talking slow and precisely to their questions. These VO's have very little patience. Good luck

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H1B Approved @Hyderabad
March 29th - Bio metrics

April 2 - Interview @10.45 AM

My first H1b interview @Hyderabad

VO: Where are you working currently?

Me: YYYY Company, Hyderabad

VO: How long have you been working for this company?

ME: Answered

VO : What is your highest degree of education?

ME : Masters

VO: What is your Salary in US?

Me: Replied

VO: Did you receive pamphlet?

Me: Replied

VO : Your Visa is APPROVED.. have a safe travel sir.

ME : Smiled and said Thank you sir

Waiting for the confirmation email from consulate to collect my passport.
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H1B Approved 05/04/18 11:30 AM
My first H1b stamping in Hyderabad

Security:
At entrance they have checked passport,appointment and DS-160 of my family.

Scanning :
We have to put all of our documents,wallet, watch, Sandales(Behind me one girl was there, she wore heal sandal,
security ask her to remove and put your sandales in the box for scanning) in the box for scan.

VO: Show your I797B
Me: Provided
VO: Where are you working currently?
Me: ABC Company, Hyderabad
VO: Are you working for any client or your company?
ME: Client.
VO: How many branches does your company have around the world?
ME: Replied.
VO: How many employees are there in Hyd company?
ME: Replied with some number.
VO: How many employees are there in US office?
ME: I don't know how many employees. But I replied VO XX members are working with me from my company.
VO: What is your client name?
Me: XYZ
VO: Where it is Located?
Me: Replied
VO: What is your company do?
Me: Explained
VO: What is your Salary in US?
Me: Replied
VO: What is your client do?
ME: Explained
Vo: Where you will stay in US?
Me: Replied
VO: Do you have client letter?
ME: Yes. Shown him Client letter as well as MSA.
VO: Any of your company employees are working with the same client?
ME: Yes
VO: How many Employees are working in Hyderabad branch?
ME: Replied with some number
VO: What is your highest qualification
ME: Replied
VO: Did you receive pamphlet?
ME: Yes. (In counsulate they will give after your security check. It is kind of small booklet. In that will have like 'Right to Ask', if you have any issues in USA you can contact directly to the provided tollfree number in the booklet/pamphlet)

When he turned to my wife side and started asking questions, then I relaxed and I have decided my visa will be granted

Wife:

VO: When did you marry?
Ans: so and so date
VO: Love marrige or arrange marriage?
Ans: Replied
VO: How many kids do you have?
Ans: Replied
VO: When did you meet your husband first time?
Ans: Replied

I heard the good news from VO

VO: Your Visa approved, He took our passports.

Waiting for email from consulate to collect the passports.
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