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H1B Stamping, New Delhi, India
Thank you all for sharing your experiences. Time for me to return the favor and share my H1B stamping experience in New Delhi, India today Aug, 3, 2017.
Background: I work full-time with an MNC in non-IT field. I completed my Masters from the US, am married and have a one and half year old son (american citizen). This was my first stamping and also was change of visa from F1 to H1. I have been working 3 years with the same company before i visited India.
At the Visa Counter:
Me: Good Morning Sir, how are you
VO: I am good. Show me your passport (did not ask for DS 160)
Where do you work:
Me: Answered
VO: what do you do?
Me: Answered
VO: what is your salary?
Me: Answered
VO: where did you study in the US?
Me: Answered
VO: Your F1 was rejected earlier, how did you do your masters?
Me: My F1 was rejected in 2011, i applied again in 2012 and it got approved then
VO: ok, why are you here in India?
Me: Wanted to meet family and make my son meet the whole family and grandparents
VO: Is he an american citizen?
Me: yes
VO: Ok your visa is approved
So it was very straightforward, and very quick, hardly 2-3 minutes. He did not ask for a single document. I was very nervous but tried to remain calm during the interview. It is hard to remain calm, that is the key.
I saw that they were giving visas to a lot of people and were not there to deny visas without any reason. They want to have a conversation with you and will ask you specific questions if they have doubts, and depedning on how you answer those questions they will grant you visa.
Do not cram your lines, try to engage in a conversation and prepare for areas where you think they can probe you based on your case. Every case is different.
Best of luck guys. Best is to prepare and be cool, the more nervous you are, the worse you will perform and higher the likelihood of you failing, even if you a have a genuine case.
Background: I work full-time with an MNC in non-IT field. I completed my Masters from the US, am married and have a one and half year old son (american citizen). This was my first stamping and also was change of visa from F1 to H1. I have been working 3 years with the same company before i visited India.
At the Visa Counter:
Me: Good Morning Sir, how are you
VO: I am good. Show me your passport (did not ask for DS 160)
Where do you work:
Me: Answered
VO: what do you do?
Me: Answered
VO: what is your salary?
Me: Answered
VO: where did you study in the US?
Me: Answered
VO: Your F1 was rejected earlier, how did you do your masters?
Me: My F1 was rejected in 2011, i applied again in 2012 and it got approved then
VO: ok, why are you here in India?
Me: Wanted to meet family and make my son meet the whole family and grandparents
VO: Is he an american citizen?
Me: yes
VO: Ok your visa is approved
So it was very straightforward, and very quick, hardly 2-3 minutes. He did not ask for a single document. I was very nervous but tried to remain calm during the interview. It is hard to remain calm, that is the key.
I saw that they were giving visas to a lot of people and were not there to deny visas without any reason. They want to have a conversation with you and will ask you specific questions if they have doubts, and depedning on how you answer those questions they will grant you visa.
Do not cram your lines, try to engage in a conversation and prepare for areas where you think they can probe you based on your case. Every case is different.
Best of luck guys. Best is to prepare and be cool, the more nervous you are, the worse you will perform and higher the likelihood of you failing, even if you a have a genuine case.
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H1B VISA STAMP
Hi,
I got my H1B visa from Employer A on September 18th, 2014. I switched jobs and moved over to Employer B on July 2015 via an H1B transfer and was issued an i787 with an expiry date of July 2018. However, the date of expiration of my visa stamp in my Passport is September 18th, 2017.
Considering the above, will I need to go for an interview to get a new visa stamp? Or can I use the dropbox service to renew my visa stamp. Please let me know, also, please direct me to an appropriate forum in case this is not the correct forum to discuss this issue. Thanks a lot !
I got my H1B visa from Employer A on September 18th, 2014. I switched jobs and moved over to Employer B on July 2015 via an H1B transfer and was issued an i787 with an expiry date of July 2018. However, the date of expiration of my visa stamp in my Passport is September 18th, 2017.
Considering the above, will I need to go for an interview to get a new visa stamp? Or can I use the dropbox service to renew my visa stamp. Please let me know, also, please direct me to an appropriate forum in case this is not the correct forum to discuss this issue. Thanks a lot !
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H1 Visa Stamping Details
I have booked my tickets to India visit for November month, I am holding the H1B Visa of my older employer A ,which is going to expire in October. I have the new petition document from my new employer B.
Am I eligible for Drop box facility ? If not, do I need to schedule appointment and go through process of interview and bio metrics again ? And what all documents do I need to carry with me ?
Anyone gone through same scenario ? Please share experience.
Thanks in advance !
Am I eligible for Drop box facility ? If not, do I need to schedule appointment and go through process of interview and bio metrics again ? And what all documents do I need to carry with me ?
Anyone gone through same scenario ? Please share experience.
Thanks in advance !
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H4 visa Stamping at Mumbai
August 01-2017
You can take your kids ( US BORN) to interview no one will trouble you.
4 Questions asked. No documents at all Not even primary applicants i797 since its mentioned in DS 160.
1. Are you RN ? - Yes
2. Where does your husband work ? - Company Name
3. You have 2 daughters - Yes
4. Are they US citizen - Yes
You will get your passport in 3-5 business days.
Good Luck.
You can take your kids ( US BORN) to interview no one will trouble you.
4 Questions asked. No documents at all Not even primary applicants i797 since its mentioned in DS 160.
1. Are you RN ? - Yes
2. Where does your husband work ? - Company Name
3. You have 2 daughters - Yes
4. Are they US citizen - Yes
You will get your passport in 3-5 business days.
Good Luck.
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H1B Approved - Hyderabad Consulate
***Thank you so much ImmiHelp and the people who shared their good/bitter experiences, these are very helpful for H1B and other visa category aspirants.***
Here are the dates for me -
OFC: July 27, 2017
Interview: July 28, 2017
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Date: July 27, 2017 - 9:30 AM
OFC experience was quite smooth and took only 5-10 mins for us (Me, spouse and our kid)
Docs Required:
1. Passport(Current and last expired)
2. DS-160 Confirmation page
3. Visa appointment letter
4. Kids photograph(As per US visa standard)
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- We reached by 9:30 AM and allowed to enter by security
- Very positive atmosphere during whole time in the consulate.
- Our turn came in approx. 1.5 hrs. after entering the consulate.
------- VO asked me to come forward -------
Passport and I797 was already with VO(provided by helper just before my turn)
Me: Good morning
VO: Good morning
VO: So you guys are here for H1B?
Me: Yes
VO: Where do you work?
Me: XYZ
VO: Whats your highest qualification?
Me: Answered
VO: What salary?
Me: XYZ dollars per Year (This was confusing as I was thinking for a moment to answer current Indian salary or proposed US salary, this must be US if not asked for current Indian salary)
Looked at my spouse:
VO: How long you been married?
My spouse: Answered
Looked at my Kid:
VO: How old are you?(...with smile)
Kid: 4 years
Asked us:
VO: Did you read the Pamphlet(This was given while we were waiting for our turn)?
We: Yes
VO: Good, you both must read it
We: Sure
VO: You guys are good to go, your Visa is approved
We: Thank you (...and left the counter)
Overall experience was quite smooth. Be confidant and listen carefully what VO is asking for and if you don't hear properly then don't hesitate to ask again. I experienced that VOs don't want to reject anyone, they just want to make sure that applicant is genuine and his/her documentation is proper.
Also, you may think that why to share experience but believe me, your good/bitter experience can change someone's Visa outcome, so please do share your experience here.
All the best!
Here are the dates for me -
OFC: July 27, 2017
Interview: July 28, 2017
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: July 27, 2017 - 9:30 AM
OFC experience was quite smooth and took only 5-10 mins for us (Me, spouse and our kid)
Docs Required:
1. Passport(Current and last expired)
2. DS-160 Confirmation page
3. Visa appointment letter
4. Kids photograph(As per US visa standard)
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- We reached by 9:30 AM and allowed to enter by security
- Very positive atmosphere during whole time in the consulate.
- Our turn came in approx. 1.5 hrs. after entering the consulate.
------- VO asked me to come forward -------
Passport and I797 was already with VO(provided by helper just before my turn)
Me: Good morning
VO: Good morning
VO: So you guys are here for H1B?
Me: Yes
VO: Where do you work?
Me: XYZ
VO: Whats your highest qualification?
Me: Answered
VO: What salary?
Me: XYZ dollars per Year (This was confusing as I was thinking for a moment to answer current Indian salary or proposed US salary, this must be US if not asked for current Indian salary)
Looked at my spouse:
VO: How long you been married?
My spouse: Answered
Looked at my Kid:
VO: How old are you?(...with smile)
Kid: 4 years
Asked us:
VO: Did you read the Pamphlet(This was given while we were waiting for our turn)?
We: Yes
VO: Good, you both must read it
We: Sure
VO: You guys are good to go, your Visa is approved
We: Thank you (...and left the counter)
Overall experience was quite smooth. Be confidant and listen carefully what VO is asking for and if you don't hear properly then don't hesitate to ask again. I experienced that VOs don't want to reject anyone, they just want to make sure that applicant is genuine and his/her documentation is proper.
Also, you may think that why to share experience but believe me, your good/bitter experience can change someone's Visa outcome, so please do share your experience here.
All the best!
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Admin processing- VO took passport, given 221g white paper with status tracker
Visa Interview:
VO: Do you work YYYY ?
Me: Yes
VO: what is your work location?
Me: ZZZ
VO: What is your salary?
ME: ZZZ
VO: I can't decide on your case now and we need to do additional processing.
Then, VO handled me a 221g white slip with status tracker on it and asked me to contact the email address if I don't receive any updates within 5 working days.
Me: Is there anything else that I need to do?
VO: No. You are good.
Did anyone experience the same scenario and generally how long does it take for admin processing to finish?
VO: Do you work YYYY ?
Me: Yes
VO: what is your work location?
Me: ZZZ
VO: What is your salary?
ME: ZZZ
VO: I can't decide on your case now and we need to do additional processing.
Then, VO handled me a 221g white slip with status tracker on it and asked me to contact the email address if I don't receive any updates within 5 working days.
Me: Is there anything else that I need to do?
VO: No. You are good.
Did anyone experience the same scenario and generally how long does it take for admin processing to finish?
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Drop Box Experience in India-hyderabad
Hi
I am writing my H1B Stamping Experience in Hyderabad India on July-06 -2017 .I Was qualified for Drop-Box Program as my stamp was expired in last one year.
Brief Overview of my Case
1st H1B Stamp done on Nov-2016 Stamp Valid Till Dec-2016
My H1B transfer was done in Feb 2016 and i have petition validity only till Feb2017
in Feb 2017 my employer filed for Extension got new approved petetion and attended stamping in India on July 10
below are timelines
07/10 - Dropped the Documents
07/11 - Case created
07/12 - DS 160 Status Showing as Issued
Collected the the passport after 3 days as there was delay in Passport being available
I am writing my H1B Stamping Experience in Hyderabad India on July-06 -2017 .I Was qualified for Drop-Box Program as my stamp was expired in last one year.
Brief Overview of my Case
1st H1B Stamp done on Nov-2016 Stamp Valid Till Dec-2016
My H1B transfer was done in Feb 2016 and i have petition validity only till Feb2017
in Feb 2017 my employer filed for Extension got new approved petetion and attended stamping in India on July 10
below are timelines
07/10 - Dropped the Documents
07/11 - Case created
07/12 - DS 160 Status Showing as Issued
Collected the the passport after 3 days as there was delay in Passport being available
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Admin processing- no docs asked- vo took passport
Me: This will be my first h1. Already on an f1, and working in the same field as my studies. Presently working with a consultancy on evvc model.
Biometrics - 26 th july- straightforward
Visa interview
Had the standard documents like 797, client and vendor letters, paystubs, tax returns etc
I stood in the line, after various security check etc. The two people in front of me had their visa rejected, they were applying for an f1 visa. In the adjacent counter a h1 got approved.
I stepped up, and the usual greeting and then ,
VO: Did you study in the us ?
Me: yes, I did
VO: is your employer xxxxx
Me: Yes, that is correct
VO: Do you work for one of their clients ?
Me: Yes, I work at the client side and the client is xxxxx
VO: where is the workplace ?
Me: told the place
VO: how do you survive the Winters there !
I just smiled and said you get used to it
VO: how long a.have you been working for the client and what do you do there ?
About 2.5 years and explained some responsibilities
VO: what did you study in the us ?
Master in so and so
VO then said ,I everything looks good but the passport will take a little longer as you are going from f1 to h1, looks like the sevis has not updated properly. You do not need to submit any documents, and everything is okay.
Me: do you know how long it will take ?
VO: cant say for sure, but should not be long
Me: but the visa is approved right ?
VO: it is not in the system, but I don't see a problem
She then gave me a white slip with the case number.
Anyone with similar experience ? Any idea how long it might take ?
Biometrics - 26 th july- straightforward
Visa interview
Had the standard documents like 797, client and vendor letters, paystubs, tax returns etc
I stood in the line, after various security check etc. The two people in front of me had their visa rejected, they were applying for an f1 visa. In the adjacent counter a h1 got approved.
I stepped up, and the usual greeting and then ,
VO: Did you study in the us ?
Me: yes, I did
VO: is your employer xxxxx
Me: Yes, that is correct
VO: Do you work for one of their clients ?
Me: Yes, I work at the client side and the client is xxxxx
VO: where is the workplace ?
Me: told the place
VO: how do you survive the Winters there !
I just smiled and said you get used to it
VO: how long a.have you been working for the client and what do you do there ?
About 2.5 years and explained some responsibilities
VO: what did you study in the us ?
Master in so and so
VO then said ,I everything looks good but the passport will take a little longer as you are going from f1 to h1, looks like the sevis has not updated properly. You do not need to submit any documents, and everything is okay.
Me: do you know how long it will take ?
VO: cant say for sure, but should not be long
Me: but the visa is approved right ?
VO: it is not in the system, but I don't see a problem
She then gave me a white slip with the case number.
Anyone with similar experience ? Any idea how long it might take ?
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H4 Dropbox Experience - Mumbai
Here is my timeline.
Background: My husband is on h1b with same company for 6 years. He has a valid visa stamped on his passport when he visited alone last time and his I140 is approved. I have H4 EAD. My last visa was expired 11 months back so I am eligable for dropbox.
Documents required. Copy of Husbands I797 , Copy of his passport first and last page along with latest visa copy, my original passport, ds160 confirmation page and 1 photo.
7/24 - Documents submitted at around 3:30 PM (near to closing time of OFC)
7/25 - In the morning I can see as Application Received. At around 12 Noon, status changed to Administrative Processing
7/26 - Administrative Processing
7/27 - At around 11 AM, status changed to "Issued". At around 3 PM, got email as passport ready for pickup.
Yet to collect the passport.
Background: My husband is on h1b with same company for 6 years. He has a valid visa stamped on his passport when he visited alone last time and his I140 is approved. I have H4 EAD. My last visa was expired 11 months back so I am eligable for dropbox.
Documents required. Copy of Husbands I797 , Copy of his passport first and last page along with latest visa copy, my original passport, ds160 confirmation page and 1 photo.
7/24 - Documents submitted at around 3:30 PM (near to closing time of OFC)
7/25 - In the morning I can see as Application Received. At around 12 Noon, status changed to Administrative Processing
7/26 - Administrative Processing
7/27 - At around 11 AM, status changed to "Issued". At around 3 PM, got email as passport ready for pickup.
Yet to collect the passport.
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