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H1B Visa Interview Process
Hi everyone,
I just got selected for H1B visa in the lottery for the fiscal year 2017-2018. I dont know the road ahead.Can anyone help me out how the further process is going to be and how is the interview is going to get conducted. Is it going to be like the L1 or is it going to be the normal one?
Thanks
I just got selected for H1B visa in the lottery for the fiscal year 2017-2018. I dont know the road ahead.Can anyone help me out how the further process is going to be and how is the interview is going to get conducted. Is it going to be like the L1 or is it going to be the normal one?
Thanks
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H1b Hyderabad@ April 19, 2017
First of all, Thank you so much ImmiHelp and its contributors for providing a platform to share the experience. I am following the forum from last 1 year. Time came for me to share my experience.
April 18 - Bio metrics
April 19 - Visa Interview - (a Big day when Trump signed an Executive Order - Buy American - Hire American)
Interview scheduled at 11 AM, I reached at 10 AM. security guys are allowing the candidates inside who are having 11AM or later slots. There are not much people at that time may be most of the candidates cancelled their interviews.
Interview Questions:
VO: Next Candidate
Me : Good Morning madam.
VO: Who is your end client?
Me: YYYY XX
VO: What is your salary?
Me: I got confused and asked here in current company India or in US?
VO: Obviously in US? (With some seriousness)
Me: I am sorry and YYYY X
VO: Which place you are going in US?
Me: YYYY XX
VO: OK. I am issuing your VISA, Thank you, Bye Bye.
Me: Thank you Madam.
I could able to see hardly ~5 people out of ~60 who came for H1b during my stay.
April 20 Administrative processing, April 21 VISA issued.
As usual as everyone suggests - well prepare, be confident, don’t be nervous. Things will go smoothly.
All the best.!
April 18 - Bio metrics
April 19 - Visa Interview - (a Big day when Trump signed an Executive Order - Buy American - Hire American)
Interview scheduled at 11 AM, I reached at 10 AM. security guys are allowing the candidates inside who are having 11AM or later slots. There are not much people at that time may be most of the candidates cancelled their interviews.
Interview Questions:
VO: Next Candidate
Me : Good Morning madam.
VO: Who is your end client?
Me: YYYY XX
VO: What is your salary?
Me: I got confused and asked here in current company India or in US?
VO: Obviously in US? (With some seriousness)
Me: I am sorry and YYYY X
VO: Which place you are going in US?
Me: YYYY XX
VO: OK. I am issuing your VISA, Thank you, Bye Bye.
Me: Thank you Madam.
I could able to see hardly ~5 people out of ~60 who came for H1b during my stay.
April 20 Administrative processing, April 21 VISA issued.
As usual as everyone suggests - well prepare, be confident, don’t be nervous. Things will go smoothly.
All the best.!
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H1B visa drop box in Delhi
Hi,
Thank you for all the valuable suggestions and experiences. Just wanted to know if anyone else is in the same boat as me or if anyone have some suggestions regarding my case.
My case:
Submitted an application for H1B visa renewal on Apr 10th through dropbox in Delhi. I work with a reputable US company and has worked with the same company for last two and half years. My visa status says it is under "administrative processing " and it was last updated on Apr 20th. On ustravledocs website the status changed from "Passport at US embassy " to "Document Delivery information: "
what does it mean by this ? I haven't received any 221 g request yet and I have also called the customer care and raised a ticket for the issue but haven't got any response in last 3 days.
I have my returns ticket booked for Apr 29th and all this is making me very nervous.
Is there anyone who has applied around the same time at New Delhi and got their visa ?
Thank you for all the valuable suggestions and experiences. Just wanted to know if anyone else is in the same boat as me or if anyone have some suggestions regarding my case.
My case:
Submitted an application for H1B visa renewal on Apr 10th through dropbox in Delhi. I work with a reputable US company and has worked with the same company for last two and half years. My visa status says it is under "administrative processing " and it was last updated on Apr 20th. On ustravledocs website the status changed from "Passport at US embassy " to "Document Delivery information: "
what does it mean by this ? I haven't received any 221 g request yet and I have also called the customer care and raised a ticket for the issue but haven't got any response in last 3 days.
I have my returns ticket booked for Apr 29th and all this is making me very nervous.
Is there anyone who has applied around the same time at New Delhi and got their visa ?
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Marriage certificate for Biometric?
Hello,
My wife will go for her biometric appointment soon and I’m confused if she’ll need our marriage certificate that time or only during the time of consular interview?
It’s likely that we will not have our marriage certificate on the day of biometric but it’ll be ready by the time of the consular interview. Appreciate your comments and insights.
Thanks.
My wife will go for her biometric appointment soon and I’m confused if she’ll need our marriage certificate that time or only during the time of consular interview?
It’s likely that we will not have our marriage certificate on the day of biometric but it’ll be ready by the time of the consular interview. Appreciate your comments and insights.
Thanks.
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Yellow slip with no documents asked
Hi everyone!
Thanks so much for sharing your experiences till now. This has been such a learning curve and helped me prepare.
I went for visa interview today at 11am to New Delhi Consulate. I got inside within 30 min, from check-post to the interview counter number. VO was denying / delaying the visa for the girl ahead of me so she kept pleading. I was nervous and was thinking of moving to another window. However, I was called soon.
VO: Which company do you work for?
VO: What is your position? (I explained the position I will be joining into, based on the approval. I did not bring up my current position to keep things simple. This was first time for H1B stamping; and it was with visa amendment without I-94.)
VO: Is this your first time going to the US?
VO: Oh, you did your master in xxx city? How did you find it?
I was there for my degree from 20xx-20xx. (We kind of connected at this point.)
VO kept looking into paperwork for a minute. I kept my mouth shut.
VO: When do you plan to go to the US? (I mentioned May 1st week if I receive my passport back in time. No tickets booked yet.)
VO: Show me your I-797 and old passport. (I provided. He handed both back after looking at those.
VO: Your case has been selected for Admin Processing (handed me giving you a yellow 221g slip). Everything is alright in your application. You are a great candidate. But your case will be further review by Washington. This will take some extra time, 3-4 business days.
(I asked is this meant 2 weeks for processing, since regular processing still takes 3-4 business days).
VO: It should be a little less than 2 weeks. No documents are required from your side.
(I asked if my company or I will receive request for documentation later. And what would these documents be.)
VO: Everything in your application is alright. No documents are required.
I am confused why the yellow slip was given.
My background:
I got H1B in 2016-17 lottery, but changed positions soon after. The company filed later for the amendment, and RFE was issued if I maintained status. The company withdrew the petition because they didn't want the petition to result in a denial. The company filed another petition with consular processing this time.
Currently, my passport status is "Your passport is still with the US Embassy/Consulate", and my visa status is "Admin Processing". Case was created on April 21, and Case Last Updated on April 24.
I am in a limbo. I am working from India for the last 1 month and my company expects me to get back next week, which seems impossible.
I am wondering at this point:
1. How long do you think it will take for me to get the final visa approval? Can I trust the VO, or it routinely takes 4 weeks at the least?
2. Do you think Washington will ask for documents, even though the VO has not? Is it common to not specify which documents they need during the interview, but they follow up via mail?
3. Is there any trouble, because of potential out of status period?
Thanks so much!!
Thanks so much for sharing your experiences till now. This has been such a learning curve and helped me prepare.
I went for visa interview today at 11am to New Delhi Consulate. I got inside within 30 min, from check-post to the interview counter number. VO was denying / delaying the visa for the girl ahead of me so she kept pleading. I was nervous and was thinking of moving to another window. However, I was called soon.
VO: Which company do you work for?
VO: What is your position? (I explained the position I will be joining into, based on the approval. I did not bring up my current position to keep things simple. This was first time for H1B stamping; and it was with visa amendment without I-94.)
VO: Is this your first time going to the US?
VO: Oh, you did your master in xxx city? How did you find it?
I was there for my degree from 20xx-20xx. (We kind of connected at this point.)
VO kept looking into paperwork for a minute. I kept my mouth shut.
VO: When do you plan to go to the US? (I mentioned May 1st week if I receive my passport back in time. No tickets booked yet.)
VO: Show me your I-797 and old passport. (I provided. He handed both back after looking at those.
VO: Your case has been selected for Admin Processing (handed me giving you a yellow 221g slip). Everything is alright in your application. You are a great candidate. But your case will be further review by Washington. This will take some extra time, 3-4 business days.
(I asked is this meant 2 weeks for processing, since regular processing still takes 3-4 business days).
VO: It should be a little less than 2 weeks. No documents are required from your side.
(I asked if my company or I will receive request for documentation later. And what would these documents be.)
VO: Everything in your application is alright. No documents are required.
I am confused why the yellow slip was given.
My background:
I got H1B in 2016-17 lottery, but changed positions soon after. The company filed later for the amendment, and RFE was issued if I maintained status. The company withdrew the petition because they didn't want the petition to result in a denial. The company filed another petition with consular processing this time.
Currently, my passport status is "Your passport is still with the US Embassy/Consulate", and my visa status is "Admin Processing". Case was created on April 21, and Case Last Updated on April 24.
I am in a limbo. I am working from India for the last 1 month and my company expects me to get back next week, which seems impossible.
I am wondering at this point:
1. How long do you think it will take for me to get the final visa approval? Can I trust the VO, or it routinely takes 4 weeks at the least?
2. Do you think Washington will ask for documents, even though the VO has not? Is it common to not specify which documents they need during the interview, but they follow up via mail?
3. Is there any trouble, because of potential out of status period?
Thanks so much!!
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H1B Visa @ HYD on 04/21/2017
About me
Currently working in US
Never changed employer.
7th year on H1B
EVC model.
Attended visa interview on 04/21 with wife (h4) and infant ( US citizen)
Interview appointment : 11:00 AM
I was allowed in @ 10:00 AM
Interview questions:
VO: So do you work for xxxx (myemployer ) ?
VO: Do you work at client location ?
VO: Who is your client ?
VO: What is your designation?
VO: What is your salary?
To my wife
VO: How long have you been married?
VO: What does your father-in-law do ?
VO: Is your kid a US citizen ?
He said our Visa is approved and returned our I-797s and kept the passports .
Question: on CEAC status is " Administrative Processing " today on 04/22. Does it say admin processing initially after visa approval ? how long is it taking for the status to update ? please let me know.
Thanks to all the wonderful people sharing their experience.
Currently working in US
Never changed employer.
7th year on H1B
EVC model.
Attended visa interview on 04/21 with wife (h4) and infant ( US citizen)
Interview appointment : 11:00 AM
I was allowed in @ 10:00 AM
Interview questions:
VO: So do you work for xxxx (myemployer ) ?
VO: Do you work at client location ?
VO: Who is your client ?
VO: What is your designation?
VO: What is your salary?
To my wife
VO: How long have you been married?
VO: What does your father-in-law do ?
VO: Is your kid a US citizen ?
He said our Visa is approved and returned our I-797s and kept the passports .
Question: on CEAC status is " Administrative Processing " today on 04/22. Does it say admin processing initially after visa approval ? how long is it taking for the status to update ? please let me know.
Thanks to all the wonderful people sharing their experience.
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New Delhi Stamping exp
1st of all.. it was really really crowded. from what i read, i didnt expect so many people.. saw a bunch of people being grilled n sent back with their passports in their hands.
interview questions:
VO: where do you work? (he was still looking in the screen)
ME: Answered..
VO: oh! u already work there..
(i think he was still working on the previous case and now was coming on our file)
VO: what do you do there?
ME: Answered
VO: Do you work at the client location?
ME: Answered
To my wife on H4 EAD,
VO: Do you work there?
Wife: Yes
VO: what do you do:
Wife: Answered
VO: when did you guys get married?
Wife: Answered
Ok cool.. you are good!
we said thanks and left!
we got the passport delivered in 5 days.
interview questions:
VO: where do you work? (he was still looking in the screen)
ME: Answered..
VO: oh! u already work there..
(i think he was still working on the previous case and now was coming on our file)
VO: what do you do there?
ME: Answered
VO: Do you work at the client location?
ME: Answered
To my wife on H4 EAD,
VO: Do you work there?
Wife: Yes
VO: what do you do:
Wife: Answered
VO: when did you guys get married?
Wife: Answered
Ok cool.. you are good!
we said thanks and left!
we got the passport delivered in 5 days.
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H1b experience
ABOUT ME
I am on H1 and wife on h4.
Currently working in US.
Employer changed in US (2016) and previous employer visa still valid till June 2017.
Planned for 3 weeks trip to India (March-April) and decided to go for stamping for the new employer.
Eligible for Dropbox
WHAT HAPPENED
27 March -> Arrived India (New Delhi) and submitted dropbox.
03 April -> Received mail to collect passport. However, CEAC shows "Admin processing".
05 April -> Passport Collected. A letter was attached informing us to attend personal interview and finger printing. No need to schedule appointment.
06 April -> Finger print and interview done in embassy.
Interview details
VO : Why do you want to go to US?
Me : I am working there.
VO : Why did you change your employer?
Me : Better pay and better project.
VO : employer?
Me : AAAAAAAA
VO : Salary?
Me : $$$
VO : When did you get married?
me : xxxx
VO to Wife : When did you meet your husband?
Wife : xxxx
VO : (After typing something) I will issue your visa (kept the passport)
me : Thank you.
07 April : CEAC status 'Issued'
10 April : Received mail to collect passport.
11 April : Passport Collected.
15 April : Reached US. No Issue at POE (Atlanta) . Only one question. "Where do you work"
I am on H1 and wife on h4.
Currently working in US.
Employer changed in US (2016) and previous employer visa still valid till June 2017.
Planned for 3 weeks trip to India (March-April) and decided to go for stamping for the new employer.
Eligible for Dropbox
WHAT HAPPENED
27 March -> Arrived India (New Delhi) and submitted dropbox.
03 April -> Received mail to collect passport. However, CEAC shows "Admin processing".
05 April -> Passport Collected. A letter was attached informing us to attend personal interview and finger printing. No need to schedule appointment.
06 April -> Finger print and interview done in embassy.
Interview details
VO : Why do you want to go to US?
Me : I am working there.
VO : Why did you change your employer?
Me : Better pay and better project.
VO : employer?
Me : AAAAAAAA
VO : Salary?
Me : $$$
VO : When did you get married?
me : xxxx
VO to Wife : When did you meet your husband?
Wife : xxxx
VO : (After typing something) I will issue your visa (kept the passport)
me : Thank you.
07 April : CEAC status 'Issued'
10 April : Received mail to collect passport.
11 April : Passport Collected.
15 April : Reached US. No Issue at POE (Atlanta) . Only one question. "Where do you work"
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name mistake in I797 & LCA
Hi Friends,
I am planning to schedule visa stamping but before that, I recognize that there is a spelling mistake in my I797 document, so please can you suggest me how to proceed for stamping in the mean time I requested my attorney for a change of name.
Do you want me to go for stamping or you want me to wait until the document is changed?
I am planning to schedule visa stamping but before that, I recognize that there is a spelling mistake in my I797 document, so please can you suggest me how to proceed for stamping in the mean time I requested my attorney for a change of name.
Do you want me to go for stamping or you want me to wait until the document is changed?
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Dropbox - chennai
I reached chennai on 9th April .
April 10th - submitted in dropbox.
April 11th - ready in ceac, admin process in ustravel site
Arill 13th - issued in ceac, processing for delivery in ustravel site
April 14th leave.
April 15- issued in ceac, READY FOR PICKUP in ustravel site.
Good luck everyone.
April 10th - submitted in dropbox.
April 11th - ready in ceac, admin process in ustravel site
Arill 13th - issued in ceac, processing for delivery in ustravel site
April 14th leave.
April 15- issued in ceac, READY FOR PICKUP in ustravel site.
Good luck everyone.
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