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How to answer Annual salaray?
Hi,
Can someone articulate each digit when the VO asked about annual salary?
Ex: if the salary is 67,890 - should we say this completely as "Sixty Seven Thousand eight hundred and ninty"?
Can someone articulate each digit when the VO asked about annual salary?
Ex: if the salary is 67,890 - should we say this completely as "Sixty Seven Thousand eight hundred and ninty"?
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H1B Stamping@Hyd
Thank you so much team. I am following this site for last 1 month as I had my visa interview last week.
This website really helped me how to prepare for my meeting.
Below is my experience.
31-Mar-2017: Fingerprints
My Schedule @1PM.
I went around 12.30PM.
They allowed me around 12:45PM. It is Straight forward process. Please take Passport, Interview Confirmation, DS160 Confirmation. I was in the queue for 5-10 mins. I went to one of the window. asked me to read one of the statement next to window. Given Left hand, RIght hand and Both thumb fingerprints. He took picture which will be used in our Visa.
03-Apr-2017: Visa Interview
My Schedule@11AM
This is my 4th H1B Extension and this is the first time i went to Hyd Consulate. I was nervous as we are hearing different news about Govt and their policies on H1B Visa.
To be frank, Visa Process is straight forward and simple. Visa Officer is looking cool and she asked me basic questions.
Me: I said Good Morning and she responded me with nice smile.
VO: asked about my Petitioner.
Me: Responed.
VO: Are you direct employee to your petitioner.
Me: Responded
VO: Highest Degree
Me: Responded
VO: Annual Salary
Me: YYYY USD
VO: Which State you live in
Me: Responded
VO:She asked whether i receive Pamphlet and I said Yes.
VO: She looked in her system around 15-20 seconds and she said your visa is issued.
To be frank: I was nervous until my interview is done. But Overall experience is very good and I didnt see any negative atmosphere at consulate. Please be confident and go with positive attitude.
Once again thank you so much.
This website really helped me how to prepare for my meeting.
Below is my experience.
31-Mar-2017: Fingerprints
My Schedule @1PM.
I went around 12.30PM.
They allowed me around 12:45PM. It is Straight forward process. Please take Passport, Interview Confirmation, DS160 Confirmation. I was in the queue for 5-10 mins. I went to one of the window. asked me to read one of the statement next to window. Given Left hand, RIght hand and Both thumb fingerprints. He took picture which will be used in our Visa.
03-Apr-2017: Visa Interview
My Schedule@11AM
This is my 4th H1B Extension and this is the first time i went to Hyd Consulate. I was nervous as we are hearing different news about Govt and their policies on H1B Visa.
To be frank, Visa Process is straight forward and simple. Visa Officer is looking cool and she asked me basic questions.
Me: I said Good Morning and she responded me with nice smile.
VO: asked about my Petitioner.
Me: Responed.
VO: Are you direct employee to your petitioner.
Me: Responded
VO: Highest Degree
Me: Responded
VO: Annual Salary
Me: YYYY USD
VO: Which State you live in
Me: Responded
VO:She asked whether i receive Pamphlet and I said Yes.
VO: She looked in her system around 15-20 seconds and she said your visa is issued.
To be frank: I was nervous until my interview is done. But Overall experience is very good and I didnt see any negative atmosphere at consulate. Please be confident and go with positive attitude.
Once again thank you so much.
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H1B stamping, life science job
I have plans to get my H1b stamped in Mumbai. I have a degree in Biotechnology and work for a Cancer hospital. What is the general scenario for lifescience related H1B stamping? Any experiences, suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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H1-B Stamping and arrival in USA
I took hard decision to visit India in Mid Feb when the issue was going to immigrants. I had drop box and even i heard drop box service is stopped but the company confirmed still it's ON. I don't have any issue and even I got verbal communication from my company for 2 weeks delay in drop box stamping, they got the same verbal confirmation from Kolkata OFC. But i got an email to collect my passport in 1 day. I submitted on 02/22 and got email on 02/24. On the POE also, basic questions what you do, how long u are in the USA, did you file your GC etc. So it was a smooth experience.
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H1B stamping in Chennai
Just wanted to share my experience as this forum helped me brace for my interview.
My case was not a first-time H1B stamp, rather a change of status.
I had my interview on March 28th and it went smoothly and I received the passport within 3 days of the interview.
Questions at the consulate:
1. Petitioner (they didn't recognize the name as I work for a fairly new startup, but I mentioned we were a subsidiary of a much better known company)
2. Location - of company and my job (they are the same in my case)
3. Salary
The officer was pleasant and said my case was approved.
Port of entry (LA) questions:
1. Why are you travelling so far from India to the USA? (this was before I said I was employed in the USA)
2. Petitioner (checked on his system)
3. Location (checked on his system)
4. Husband's details
5. General comments (my husband and I live and work in different states and he wondered how we manage)
That was it, and he said welcome. If I have to analyze, the port of entry questions seemed a bit skeptical in tone (relatively speaking) but overall I can't complain - they were both reasonable and pleasant experiences.
Best wishes.
My case was not a first-time H1B stamp, rather a change of status.
I had my interview on March 28th and it went smoothly and I received the passport within 3 days of the interview.
Questions at the consulate:
1. Petitioner (they didn't recognize the name as I work for a fairly new startup, but I mentioned we were a subsidiary of a much better known company)
2. Location - of company and my job (they are the same in my case)
3. Salary
The officer was pleasant and said my case was approved.
Port of entry (LA) questions:
1. Why are you travelling so far from India to the USA? (this was before I said I was employed in the USA)
2. Petitioner (checked on his system)
3. Location (checked on his system)
4. Husband's details
5. General comments (my husband and I live and work in different states and he wondered how we manage)
That was it, and he said welcome. If I have to analyze, the port of entry questions seemed a bit skeptical in tone (relatively speaking) but overall I can't complain - they were both reasonable and pleasant experiences.
Best wishes.
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H1b transfer - query
Hi Guys,
I'm working on h1b which is valid until feb 2018. this is my first h1b (petition) approved for 19 months. And i did not go to India for stamping as this was COS. Before H1b i worked on L2 + EAD approx. 2 yrs.
Now my questions are for H1b transfer under regular processing (as PP is stopped for 6 months):
1. Can i start working for employer B once receipt notice is generated?
2. How much time does it take for petition to be approved for employer B?
3. What happens if employer A revokes the petition before new petition is approved for employer B?
4. What if petition is rejected for employer B (and employer A had already revoked the petition). Will I be considered out of status?
Or it is advisable to wait for PP to be back and then change the employer?
I never over stayed or worked beyond any date/time approved in my EAD and now under H1B.
Please advise. Thanks!!
I'm working on h1b which is valid until feb 2018. this is my first h1b (petition) approved for 19 months. And i did not go to India for stamping as this was COS. Before H1b i worked on L2 + EAD approx. 2 yrs.
Now my questions are for H1b transfer under regular processing (as PP is stopped for 6 months):
1. Can i start working for employer B once receipt notice is generated?
2. How much time does it take for petition to be approved for employer B?
3. What happens if employer A revokes the petition before new petition is approved for employer B?
4. What if petition is rejected for employer B (and employer A had already revoked the petition). Will I be considered out of status?
Or it is advisable to wait for PP to be back and then change the employer?
I never over stayed or worked beyond any date/time approved in my EAD and now under H1B.
Please advise. Thanks!!
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H1/H4 Visa Approved - Chennai
Had the biometrics on Apr 4 & Visa interview on Apr 5 (8 AM)
Biometrics - Straight-forward as always
Visa Interview
Questions asked to me,
1. Who is your petitioner ?
Ans: XYZ
2. Who is your client ?
Ans: Direct employee
3. What do you do there ?
Ans: App development
4. What kind of applications ?
Answered
Questions to my spouse,
1. How long you guys are married ?
2. Where did your husband do his bachelors ?
3. How did you guys meet ?.
Last question was "Did you receive this pamplet ?" for which I said "No". So he gave me a copy and said "Read this whenever you find some time. Your Visas are approved".
For couples attending the interview, I would ask the spouses (H4) to be more prepared as the questions may be little more trickier than expected.
Otherwise, its a breeze.
Biometrics - Straight-forward as always
Visa Interview
Questions asked to me,
1. Who is your petitioner ?
Ans: XYZ
2. Who is your client ?
Ans: Direct employee
3. What do you do there ?
Ans: App development
4. What kind of applications ?
Answered
Questions to my spouse,
1. How long you guys are married ?
2. Where did your husband do his bachelors ?
3. How did you guys meet ?.
Last question was "Did you receive this pamplet ?" for which I said "No". So he gave me a copy and said "Read this whenever you find some time. Your Visas are approved".
For couples attending the interview, I would ask the spouses (H4) to be more prepared as the questions may be little more trickier than expected.
Otherwise, its a breeze.
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H1b regular transfer
I am currently working in IT consulting MNC and got offer from direct client full time,
anyone has recent experience on H1B regular transfer, what is the suggestion here ? i am thinking to go forward with regular process since it is just a transfer..
Looking for suggestions, thanks
anyone has recent experience on H1B regular transfer, what is the suggestion here ? i am thinking to go forward with regular process since it is just a transfer..
Looking for suggestions, thanks
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H1B Stamping
Traveled to India for stamping in March first week and being eligible for drop box, decided to go for it.
Document Drop to Consulate: Mar 06
Visa Issued and ready for Pick-up: Mar 10.
Documents Submitted: Passport, DS-160 confirmation Page, Drop-Box confirmation page, Petition (I-797) photo copy.
No hurdle for me, no query, it went smooth.
Thanks,
Document Drop to Consulate: Mar 06
Visa Issued and ready for Pick-up: Mar 10.
Documents Submitted: Passport, DS-160 confirmation Page, Drop-Box confirmation page, Petition (I-797) photo copy.
No hurdle for me, no query, it went smooth.
Thanks,
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H1B Visa Interview
Appointment Location: Chennai
Biometrics:March 16
Please do not reach too early they will only let you enter 15 minutes before your scheduled time, you have to stand outside the gate in the road prior to that.
You need to carry Passport, DS 160 confirmation page and appointment letter. No other documents are required for biometrics.
Once you enter inside you have wait in queue for your turn, they will ask your date of birth, check passport and DS 160 confirmation page and appointment letter. They will click your photograph and take fingerprint and put a sticker on back of your password and a seal on your DS160.
Day 2: Visa Interview March 17
Please reach atleast 15 minutes prior, do not carry mobile phones or smart watches, they will not allow them inside and there are no lockers. Keep mobile phones at hotel/lodging, if someone is with you and they can keep it.
Please wait quietly for your turn and be confident.
Carry all required documents in originals and also copies
Please ensure your wear formals for the interview
Me: Good Morning with a smile
VM : No reply
Questions for me:
1 Pass me your passport
Passed
2. What is your highest qualification
Answered
3. Which location you are going to work?
Answered- Should be as per mentioned in your petition
4. What is your designation?
Answered- Should be as per mentioned in your petition
5. What will be your salary in USD per annum?
Answered- Should be as per mentioned in your petition
6. Who is your client?
Answered- Should be as per mentioned in your petition
She said your visa is issued and kept my passport.
I said Thank you and came out.
I got my an email and message on March 22 that my passport is returned and is ready for pickup.
All the best to those attending interview.
Biometrics:March 16
Please do not reach too early they will only let you enter 15 minutes before your scheduled time, you have to stand outside the gate in the road prior to that.
You need to carry Passport, DS 160 confirmation page and appointment letter. No other documents are required for biometrics.
Once you enter inside you have wait in queue for your turn, they will ask your date of birth, check passport and DS 160 confirmation page and appointment letter. They will click your photograph and take fingerprint and put a sticker on back of your password and a seal on your DS160.
Day 2: Visa Interview March 17
Please reach atleast 15 minutes prior, do not carry mobile phones or smart watches, they will not allow them inside and there are no lockers. Keep mobile phones at hotel/lodging, if someone is with you and they can keep it.
Please wait quietly for your turn and be confident.
Carry all required documents in originals and also copies
Please ensure your wear formals for the interview
Me: Good Morning with a smile
VM : No reply
Questions for me:
1 Pass me your passport
Passed
2. What is your highest qualification
Answered
3. Which location you are going to work?
Answered- Should be as per mentioned in your petition
4. What is your designation?
Answered- Should be as per mentioned in your petition
5. What will be your salary in USD per annum?
Answered- Should be as per mentioned in your petition
6. Who is your client?
Answered- Should be as per mentioned in your petition
She said your visa is issued and kept my passport.
I said Thank you and came out.
I got my an email and message on March 22 that my passport is returned and is ready for pickup.
All the best to those attending interview.
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