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H1 Visa Stamping Hyderabad
Hi Everyone
Date/Time - 11/15/2017 - 10.00 AM
Be to the location 45 minutes early as they allow your inside and it takes alt east 1-2 hours to get to the counter with waiting times .
Here are the questions asked.
Is ABC your employer ?
Yes Sir
What do you do for the employer ?
Answered
Where did you work before ?
Answered.
How many years did you stay in the US ?
Answered.
Did you do your Masters in US ?
Yes Sir, Answered.
I haven't seen any rejections in front of me and beside counter. Be confident and answer precisely to the point.
I wish everyone All the Best...
Date/Time - 11/15/2017 - 10.00 AM
Be to the location 45 minutes early as they allow your inside and it takes alt east 1-2 hours to get to the counter with waiting times .
Here are the questions asked.
Is ABC your employer ?
Yes Sir
What do you do for the employer ?
Answered
Where did you work before ?
Answered.
How many years did you stay in the US ?
Answered.
Did you do your Masters in US ?
Yes Sir, Answered.
I haven't seen any rejections in front of me and beside counter. Be confident and answer precisely to the point.
I wish everyone All the Best...
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Letter from employer on duties
Letter from employer on duties -- Do we need this document for H1b stamping ? Please advise. Thank you.
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H1/H4 Successful stamping Mumbai
First of all I would like to Thank everyone who shared their experiences on this or any other forum.
Going thru everyones experience was really helpful in prpeparing for the visa interview.
My H1B/H4(Spouse) experience in Mumbai 07th-Nov-2017 Consulate 09:00 a.m is as below
Me : Gud Morng
VO : Very Gud Morng
VO: What you do for xyz(my employer)
Me: Sorry( couldn’t hear him properly )
VO: what you do for xyz
Me : Told my designation
VO:Who is your client
Me: XYZ
VO: Salary
Me: ABC $ per annum
VO:Highest qualification
Me: anwered
VO:Where will you stay in NewYork
Me: NYC
VO: Have you seen this white Pamphlet( pointing to Pamphlet)
Me; Yep
Questions to Spouse
VO: Since how long you have been married(Though question was for my spouse but sinc the VO was looking at the machine I answered assuming that it will give my wife some breathing space that now its her turn)
Me: X years y months
VO: looking at my wife that he has cleared the test now you need to answer
My wife: seeemed Baffled but since VO was smiling while telling this & I also broke into laughter
My wife got pacified
VO : exited to go to Newyork
Wife:have never been to NY
VO: do you want to go
Wife : yes
VO: when are you planning to come back
Wife : My husband is travelling to USA for a temporary assignment for xyz years I will be back once his assignment is over( while preparing we thoroughly prepared for this question)
VO: you VISA IS APPOVED you get your passport back in 2-3 business days
My wife: It is done
VO : yes Have a nice day
The VO was very polite & friendly & most of the VO i observed seem friendly
Tips from my side:
• Dress up well it will inspire confidence in you & impress VO also
• Listen to the questions carefully & answer don’t be in a hurry to answer
• At times there is lot of echo from the speaker hence the candidate is not able to hear the question properly so don’t hesitate to ask VO to repeat the question
• Body language matters a lot so pls pay attention to it
• Maintain eye contact with the VO
• Though you could be a lot tensed pls don’t let it reflect on your face remain calmn
Wish You all the Very Best
Thnx
Going thru everyones experience was really helpful in prpeparing for the visa interview.
My H1B/H4(Spouse) experience in Mumbai 07th-Nov-2017 Consulate 09:00 a.m is as below
Me : Gud Morng
VO : Very Gud Morng
VO: What you do for xyz(my employer)
Me: Sorry( couldn’t hear him properly )
VO: what you do for xyz
Me : Told my designation
VO:Who is your client
Me: XYZ
VO: Salary
Me: ABC $ per annum
VO:Highest qualification
Me: anwered
VO:Where will you stay in NewYork
Me: NYC
VO: Have you seen this white Pamphlet( pointing to Pamphlet)
Me; Yep
Questions to Spouse
VO: Since how long you have been married(Though question was for my spouse but sinc the VO was looking at the machine I answered assuming that it will give my wife some breathing space that now its her turn)
Me: X years y months
VO: looking at my wife that he has cleared the test now you need to answer
My wife: seeemed Baffled but since VO was smiling while telling this & I also broke into laughter
My wife got pacified
VO : exited to go to Newyork
Wife:have never been to NY
VO: do you want to go
Wife : yes
VO: when are you planning to come back
Wife : My husband is travelling to USA for a temporary assignment for xyz years I will be back once his assignment is over( while preparing we thoroughly prepared for this question)
VO: you VISA IS APPOVED you get your passport back in 2-3 business days
My wife: It is done
VO : yes Have a nice day
The VO was very polite & friendly & most of the VO i observed seem friendly
Tips from my side:
• Dress up well it will inspire confidence in you & impress VO also
• Listen to the questions carefully & answer don’t be in a hurry to answer
• At times there is lot of echo from the speaker hence the candidate is not able to hear the question properly so don’t hesitate to ask VO to repeat the question
• Body language matters a lot so pls pay attention to it
• Maintain eye contact with the VO
• Though you could be a lot tensed pls don’t let it reflect on your face remain calmn
Wish You all the Very Best
Thnx
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DROP BOX STILL IF LAST PETITIONER CHANGED
Hi there,
I got the drop box confirmation even when my last stamp was with an old petitioner and I'm working with a newer employer now / new petitioner.
My visa stamp with the last petitioner expired on January 20th, 2017 so I am eligible for drop box until January 20th, 2018, but the change of employer confuses me at time!
Could someone please confirm.
Regards,
Prateek
I got the drop box confirmation even when my last stamp was with an old petitioner and I'm working with a newer employer now / new petitioner.
My visa stamp with the last petitioner expired on January 20th, 2017 so I am eligible for drop box until January 20th, 2018, but the change of employer confuses me at time!
Could someone please confirm.
Regards,
Prateek
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H1B interview Chennai
Hi All,
I first of all wanted to thank the forum for the common questions etc.
I would like to share my experience.
Biometric
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There is a misconception that we need to go early for this. There is no need for that, just make sure you are there 15 minutes before the appointment. This is pretty straight forward. Make sure the DS 160 is not the personal copy one, but the official one. If not in Chennai there is shop below the VAC where they take the printout and give.
Make sure you don't have any laptop bag or anything. Phone is ALLOWED, just switch it off
VISA interview
---------------------
Make sure you reach 45 minutes before. I would suggest booking earliest appointment possible. Anything before 9 is the best. Chances of rejection are very less early in the morning.
Browse the forum for the common H1 questions and most of them are from that pool.
When inside and waiting in the final queue for the interview, just have a glance at the counters and see which VO's ask what type of
questions. So be mentally prepared to get the worst VO possible. Don't panic.
Once your turn comes up, greet the VO confidently, don't overdo it.
Keep the answers short and precise. They don't want to listen to stories most of the times.
Be ready for tricky questions like "have you completed your majors or bachelors"
Dress neatly, no need to dress in full formals, but make sure any shirt you wear is ironed, and looks neat.
Carry as much documentation as possible, but in my case strangely not even the i797 was requested by the VO.
My questions were as follows
1. Are you already working for X company
2. Location of company
3. Salary
4. Have you finished master or bachelors
Your visa is approved.
Getting the passport in hand
-----------------------------
You may be over the moon once hearing visa is approved. That is just 50% of the work. The next is to make sure
the actual visa is issued.
There are 2 things to check
1. Visa status
2. Passport status
Both can be got here
http://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv-passporttrack.asp
Administrative processing
--------------------------
Once the interview is over, the immediate status is admin processing. Don't panic on seeing this [Although it is easy for me to say, I did panic]. After doing a bit of research i found that admin processing is the first step. Generally if the VO says
your visa is approved and you will receive it in 3 - 5 days you are clear. Make sure that there is no holiday. In my case
the Friday was a holiday and i had my interview on Thursday, so the status never changed till Monday and I panicked for the whole weekend. After doing bit more research i found most of the cases resolve with 3 days.
Even for 221 G the case gets resolved with 3 weeks.
General inputs
---------------
1. Drink a lot of water before the interview
2. Have good breakfast as you should not get tired waiting in the line
3. Answer confidently, practice the questions few times
Best of luck for everyone and thanks for all the inputs.
Regards,
Arun
I first of all wanted to thank the forum for the common questions etc.
I would like to share my experience.
Biometric
--------------
There is a misconception that we need to go early for this. There is no need for that, just make sure you are there 15 minutes before the appointment. This is pretty straight forward. Make sure the DS 160 is not the personal copy one, but the official one. If not in Chennai there is shop below the VAC where they take the printout and give.
Make sure you don't have any laptop bag or anything. Phone is ALLOWED, just switch it off
VISA interview
---------------------
Make sure you reach 45 minutes before. I would suggest booking earliest appointment possible. Anything before 9 is the best. Chances of rejection are very less early in the morning.
Browse the forum for the common H1 questions and most of them are from that pool.
When inside and waiting in the final queue for the interview, just have a glance at the counters and see which VO's ask what type of
questions. So be mentally prepared to get the worst VO possible. Don't panic.
Once your turn comes up, greet the VO confidently, don't overdo it.
Keep the answers short and precise. They don't want to listen to stories most of the times.
Be ready for tricky questions like "have you completed your majors or bachelors"
Dress neatly, no need to dress in full formals, but make sure any shirt you wear is ironed, and looks neat.
Carry as much documentation as possible, but in my case strangely not even the i797 was requested by the VO.
My questions were as follows
1. Are you already working for X company
2. Location of company
3. Salary
4. Have you finished master or bachelors
Your visa is approved.
Getting the passport in hand
-----------------------------
You may be over the moon once hearing visa is approved. That is just 50% of the work. The next is to make sure
the actual visa is issued.
There are 2 things to check
1. Visa status
2. Passport status
Both can be got here
http://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv-passporttrack.asp
Administrative processing
--------------------------
Once the interview is over, the immediate status is admin processing. Don't panic on seeing this [Although it is easy for me to say, I did panic]. After doing a bit of research i found that admin processing is the first step. Generally if the VO says
your visa is approved and you will receive it in 3 - 5 days you are clear. Make sure that there is no holiday. In my case
the Friday was a holiday and i had my interview on Thursday, so the status never changed till Monday and I panicked for the whole weekend. After doing bit more research i found most of the cases resolve with 3 days.
Even for 221 G the case gets resolved with 3 weeks.
General inputs
---------------
1. Drink a lot of water before the interview
2. Have good breakfast as you should not get tired waiting in the line
3. Answer confidently, practice the questions few times
Best of luck for everyone and thanks for all the inputs.
Regards,
Arun
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H1B Appointment slots in Hyderabad
Hi Folks,
What are slots available for H1B appointments in Hyderabad Consulate?
Please help!!
What are slots available for H1B appointments in Hyderabad Consulate?
Please help!!
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H1B Dropbox in Hyderabad
Nov 6th - Dropped passports, I797 copy, dropbox confirmation letter, DS 160 confirmation letter and 2 photos.
I was asked if I still work for the same petitioner as the one with whom I have my previous visa stamped - YES
Asked for previous I797 copy. I had original and did not have a copy. They said its ok and did not take any other documents.
Nov 7th - Case created on CEAC website. Status updated to "Administrative Processing" in the afternoon.
Nov 8th - Status updated to "Issued".
Nov 9th - Passport ready for pickup.
I was asked if I still work for the same petitioner as the one with whom I have my previous visa stamped - YES
Asked for previous I797 copy. I had original and did not have a copy. They said its ok and did not take any other documents.
Nov 7th - Case created on CEAC website. Status updated to "Administrative Processing" in the afternoon.
Nov 8th - Status updated to "Issued".
Nov 9th - Passport ready for pickup.
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221g white slip and returned the passport
I had my visa interview on Nov 7th at HYD Consulate
VO:Passport Please
ME:Gave the passport
VO:Who is the petitioner?
ME: YYYY
VO: Where will be working in the US?
ME: YYYY
VO: What is the highest qualification?
ME: Masters in State University.....
VO: What is your salary?
ME: YYYY
VO: Do you applied for Canada Visa:
ME: Yes
VO: Is it rejected ?
ME: Yes, I forgot to upload the I797
VO was typing something in her computer and then said she cannot process currently and requires additional admin processsing(Gave me 221g white slip) and returned my passsport.
This is My first h1b Stamping(Extension) after F1. I have been in H1b for 3 years .
Anyone have an idea how long will it take to get the cleareance .If you have similiar experience , Please kindly post your thoughts.
VO:Passport Please
ME:Gave the passport
VO:Who is the petitioner?
ME: YYYY
VO: Where will be working in the US?
ME: YYYY
VO: What is the highest qualification?
ME: Masters in State University.....
VO: What is your salary?
ME: YYYY
VO: Do you applied for Canada Visa:
ME: Yes
VO: Is it rejected ?
ME: Yes, I forgot to upload the I797
VO was typing something in her computer and then said she cannot process currently and requires additional admin processsing(Gave me 221g white slip) and returned my passsport.
This is My first h1b Stamping(Extension) after F1. I have been in H1b for 3 years .
Anyone have an idea how long will it take to get the cleareance .If you have similiar experience , Please kindly post your thoughts.
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221G refusal - Additional docs - Toronto
I went to Toronto consulate for H1 and H4 restamping on Nov 1st. I was accompanied by my wife and infant child. The VO was very rude and even asked why was the child here?
Question: How long have you been working for the employer?
Answer: Close to 4 years (Direct employee - Big bank).
Question: Have the employer filed for GC yet?
Answer: No yet, but it is in the process of being filed.
Question: Why hasn't it been filed yet? It doesn't take 4 years to file GC.
Answer: It is internal process that takes time. Also have changed departments so process got hindered.
Question: Why hasnt it been fied yet? It doesnt take 4 years to file GC.
Answer: It is internal process that takes time. Also have changed departments so process got hindered.
Question: But GC filing is a simple process. Why haven't they filed yet.
Answer: It is an organizational process that is not comparable or equivalent to any other GC filing process.
VO handed to me a 221G blue slip questioning the employer about how long have I been working on H1b and if GC process has been started. Then she threw back passports.
I have submitted a doc from employer on Nov 3 and waiting now in Canada.
Question: How long have you been working for the employer?
Answer: Close to 4 years (Direct employee - Big bank).
Question: Have the employer filed for GC yet?
Answer: No yet, but it is in the process of being filed.
Question: Why hasn't it been filed yet? It doesn't take 4 years to file GC.
Answer: It is internal process that takes time. Also have changed departments so process got hindered.
Question: Why hasnt it been fied yet? It doesnt take 4 years to file GC.
Answer: It is internal process that takes time. Also have changed departments so process got hindered.
Question: But GC filing is a simple process. Why haven't they filed yet.
Answer: It is an organizational process that is not comparable or equivalent to any other GC filing process.
VO handed to me a 221G blue slip questioning the employer about how long have I been working on H1b and if GC process has been started. Then she threw back passports.
I have submitted a doc from employer on Nov 3 and waiting now in Canada.
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Qatar or Etihad or Emirates for to and fro : USA to India
Hi team,
Could someone advise if I should be careful in selecting a flight carrier for travelling from USA to India and returning back to the USA, in the mid-week of December, 2017? I'm going to India for my H-1B stamping.
I heard Abu Dhabi (if you choose Etihad) has POE, would that be beneficial?
Please suggest.
Regards,
Prateek
Could someone advise if I should be careful in selecting a flight carrier for travelling from USA to India and returning back to the USA, in the mid-week of December, 2017? I'm going to India for my H-1B stamping.
I heard Abu Dhabi (if you choose Etihad) has POE, would that be beneficial?
Please suggest.
Regards,
Prateek
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