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H1B Interview: Mumbai 15th Feb 2017
Hi All,
I received my passport today with H1B stamp and wanted to share my experience of H1B visa interview at Mumbai consulate.
Appointment Time: 10:30 AM
I reached the consulate at 9:30 AM and was allowed to enter the consulate at 10 AM. After security check, I was handed over "Know Your Rights" document and was asked to wait. Within 15 minutes, I was called in and went for biometric fingerprint scanning.
Then after 10 mins, I was asked to go to counter number 32. The visa officer was a lady.
VO: Good morning, how is it going today? Can I have your passport and I797
Me: Good morning, doing good, thanks for asking. Handed over my passport and I797
VO: Who is your petitioner?
Me: ZZZ
VO: How long you have been working for this company?
Me: X Years
VO: What is your US salary?
Me: USD X per annum
VO: What is your job title in India?
Me: Technical Lead
VO: What is your job title in US?
Me: System Analyst
VO: Are you married?
Me: No
VO: Are you planning to get married while you are on H1?
Me: No plans as of now.
VO: Alright, I am approving your visa. Please collect your passport tomorrow and enjoy your stay in the US.
Me: Thanks, have a great day.
She kept my passport and gave back my I797. Received my passport today with the stamping.
All the best to everyone.
I received my passport today with H1B stamp and wanted to share my experience of H1B visa interview at Mumbai consulate.
Appointment Time: 10:30 AM
I reached the consulate at 9:30 AM and was allowed to enter the consulate at 10 AM. After security check, I was handed over "Know Your Rights" document and was asked to wait. Within 15 minutes, I was called in and went for biometric fingerprint scanning.
Then after 10 mins, I was asked to go to counter number 32. The visa officer was a lady.
VO: Good morning, how is it going today? Can I have your passport and I797
Me: Good morning, doing good, thanks for asking. Handed over my passport and I797
VO: Who is your petitioner?
Me: ZZZ
VO: How long you have been working for this company?
Me: X Years
VO: What is your US salary?
Me: USD X per annum
VO: What is your job title in India?
Me: Technical Lead
VO: What is your job title in US?
Me: System Analyst
VO: Are you married?
Me: No
VO: Are you planning to get married while you are on H1?
Me: No plans as of now.
VO: Alright, I am approving your visa. Please collect your passport tomorrow and enjoy your stay in the US.
Me: Thanks, have a great day.
She kept my passport and gave back my I797. Received my passport today with the stamping.
All the best to everyone.
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F1 to H1 @ Chennai
I had my visa interview on 16th in Chennai at 11.30 PM on 2/16.2017.Here are the set of questions.
My profile: Masters in US , graduated in 2014 december, worked on OPT till oct 2016. H1 from october 2016. Changed two employers during OPT. ALL FTE and now working for a healthcare giant with six figure salary. Totally 5+ years genuine exp with masters!!
VO: Good Morning
Me: Good Morning , how are you officer?
VO: I am good.Thanks. Pass me your passport
VO: Who is your petitioner?
Me: Answered
VO:Whats your designation?
Me:Answered
VO:How much is your salary?
Me:ZZZ,ZZZ
VO:Nice!!
VO:Whats your highest education?
Me: Masters at Univ in USA. Mentioned University name
VO:What were you doing in May 2015?
Me: Was working for this employer.
VO:You mean , you were working on OPT!!
Me: Yes
VO:When did you come to India?
Me: Feb 12th
VO:After looking at screen for 2 mins, your visa is approved.But, your SEVIS id is missing some info. It will take couple of days more to get processed. Usually our time frame is like 3 days. It might take like 5 days. When are you heading back?
Me:March 5th.I have my tickets booked!!
VO: You should be okay!!
VO: he gave blue slip with case number and said if it gets delayed contact this number. It has the option ticked your visa needs more administrative processing!!No docs were asked... He kept my passport..
Me:Thanks.
VO: You are welcome..
I am really worried now. Has anyone faced this situation. What might be the issue with SEVIS id?Even my i20 shows change of status!!
Any replies would be gladly appreciated!!
My profile: Masters in US , graduated in 2014 december, worked on OPT till oct 2016. H1 from october 2016. Changed two employers during OPT. ALL FTE and now working for a healthcare giant with six figure salary. Totally 5+ years genuine exp with masters!!
VO: Good Morning
Me: Good Morning , how are you officer?
VO: I am good.Thanks. Pass me your passport
VO: Who is your petitioner?
Me: Answered
VO:Whats your designation?
Me:Answered
VO:How much is your salary?
Me:ZZZ,ZZZ
VO:Nice!!
VO:Whats your highest education?
Me: Masters at Univ in USA. Mentioned University name
VO:What were you doing in May 2015?
Me: Was working for this employer.
VO:You mean , you were working on OPT!!
Me: Yes
VO:When did you come to India?
Me: Feb 12th
VO:After looking at screen for 2 mins, your visa is approved.But, your SEVIS id is missing some info. It will take couple of days more to get processed. Usually our time frame is like 3 days. It might take like 5 days. When are you heading back?
Me:March 5th.I have my tickets booked!!
VO: You should be okay!!
VO: he gave blue slip with case number and said if it gets delayed contact this number. It has the option ticked your visa needs more administrative processing!!No docs were asked... He kept my passport..
Me:Thanks.
VO: You are welcome..
I am really worried now. Has anyone faced this situation. What might be the issue with SEVIS id?Even my i20 shows change of status!!
Any replies would be gladly appreciated!!
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j1 visa to h1 visa
Has anyone gone to India recently for visa stamping who was previously on a J1 Visa and is now on a Conrad-30 waiver job on H1B Visa. I will be going later this morning for my visa stamping and wanted to hear from others who are in a similar position as me?
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H1B stamping in Chennai
Thanks to everyone who had shared their experience which gave me confidence to travel to India as planned and not believe rumors.
Here is my experience in Chennai Consulate
OFC on Feb 15th
Interview on Feb 16th.
I have been working directly for my employer in the US for the past two years and appeared for interview as my status got changed from L1 to H1.
Questions asked.
1. Who is your client?
2. What is your US Salary?
3. What is your designation?
4. Where do you live in the US?
5. How long you have been working for this client?
My visa is approved and the interview got over in less than 3 mins. For the few mins i spent there standing in the queue, I couldn't see anyone getting questioned hard or getting rejected.
If everything is proper at your side, just be confident and don't believe in the rumors. All the very best for everyone :-)
Thanks.
Here is my experience in Chennai Consulate
OFC on Feb 15th
Interview on Feb 16th.
I have been working directly for my employer in the US for the past two years and appeared for interview as my status got changed from L1 to H1.
Questions asked.
1. Who is your client?
2. What is your US Salary?
3. What is your designation?
4. Where do you live in the US?
5. How long you have been working for this client?
My visa is approved and the interview got over in less than 3 mins. For the few mins i spent there standing in the queue, I couldn't see anyone getting questioned hard or getting rejected.
If everything is proper at your side, just be confident and don't believe in the rumors. All the very best for everyone :-)
Thanks.
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Kindly specify your experiences at the Port of Entry in usa
Hi All,
Congrats to those who have got the visa. Kindly specify your experiences at the Port of Entry too in usa i.e. what questions were asked at the port of entry and what problems you faced (if any).
Thanks,
Congrats to those who have got the visa. Kindly specify your experiences at the Port of Entry too in usa i.e. what questions were asked at the port of entry and what problems you faced (if any).
Thanks,
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H1B new stamping
Hello everyone first of all thanks to everyone who had posted their genuine experience here, really it is helping a lot all.
Here is my H1/H4 experience at Hyderabad consulate below.
OFC on 12th Feb
Interview on 13th Feb
Documents took were passport and I797, below are the questions asked by VO.
Who is your end client?
What is your salary in US?
Highest qualification?
Which state you are going?
You have already been travelled to US right?
Then she asked my wife below questions.
How long you have been married?
What is your highest qualification.
Finally she said here I am approving all your visa and have a safe trip with returning our I797.
on 14th Feb passport status changed to Issued.
15th status updated with passport ready to pick up.
16th(today) collected my passports.
If you all had genuine documentation and confidence then no need to worry.
Thanks.
Here is my H1/H4 experience at Hyderabad consulate below.
OFC on 12th Feb
Interview on 13th Feb
Documents took were passport and I797, below are the questions asked by VO.
Who is your end client?
What is your salary in US?
Highest qualification?
Which state you are going?
You have already been travelled to US right?
Then she asked my wife below questions.
How long you have been married?
What is your highest qualification.
Finally she said here I am approving all your visa and have a safe trip with returning our I797.
on 14th Feb passport status changed to Issued.
15th status updated with passport ready to pick up.
16th(today) collected my passports.
If you all had genuine documentation and confidence then no need to worry.
Thanks.
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H1B Interview at Chennai
Had my visa appointment on 15th Feb at Chennai. I'm going from an F-1 to an H1-B visa. Visa was approved after a few questions :
What company do you work for ? What does your company do? Did you study in the US? Which school? Did you graduate? What is your salary?
On 16th Feb the status of my application went from Admin Processing to Issued. Hope to be able to pick up my passport in a couple of days.
Smile and be confident while speaking. Good luck!
What company do you work for ? What does your company do? Did you study in the US? Which school? Did you graduate? What is your salary?
On 16th Feb the status of my application went from Admin Processing to Issued. Hope to be able to pick up my passport in a couple of days.
Smile and be confident while speaking. Good luck!
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H1B & Hyderabad 16th Feb- First time stamping
First of all thanks to every one to who shared their views/posts. It means a lot.
15th Feb Fingerprints
16th Feb VISA appointment
Questions
Tell about yourself/Employer/end client /salary/which city/roles and responsibilities/highest qualification
I was working with IBM from 2008 to 2016 - that helped me a lot.. if you have genuine experience/be confident ..You will listen the WOW words your visa is approved.
My Suggestion would be don't be tensed and be confident and maintain eye to eye contact with VO
15th Feb Fingerprints
16th Feb VISA appointment
Questions
Tell about yourself/Employer/end client /salary/which city/roles and responsibilities/highest qualification
I was working with IBM from 2008 to 2016 - that helped me a lot.. if you have genuine experience/be confident ..You will listen the WOW words your visa is approved.
My Suggestion would be don't be tensed and be confident and maintain eye to eye contact with VO
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New Delhi appointment dates
Hello all,
I am planning to take travel to india in second week of march to get visa stamping (first experience) from New Delhi consulate.Would anyone be able to list immediate dates available for month of feb and march.
Thanks.
I am planning to take travel to india in second week of march to get visa stamping (first experience) from New Delhi consulate.Would anyone be able to list immediate dates available for month of feb and march.
Thanks.
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H4 Exp. @ Mumbai
MUMBAI H4 Exp. First time stamping
OFC: 12 FEB
Consular Appointment: 13 FEB
Question asked:
Where is your spouse living in US?
Whom he is living with?
What company he works for?
When and where you got married?
How many people were present in marriage?
Do you like your spouse?
Is your spouse cook? And what type of food does he make?
What is email address of your spouse?
Then golden words Visa Approved….
No documents were asked.
Status: 13 FEB Admin processing in morning and ISSUED at evening on same day ….
Next day 14 FEB collected PP.
OFC: 12 FEB
Consular Appointment: 13 FEB
Question asked:
Where is your spouse living in US?
Whom he is living with?
What company he works for?
When and where you got married?
How many people were present in marriage?
Do you like your spouse?
Is your spouse cook? And what type of food does he make?
What is email address of your spouse?
Then golden words Visa Approved….
No documents were asked.
Status: 13 FEB Admin processing in morning and ISSUED at evening on same day ….
Next day 14 FEB collected PP.
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