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H4 Dropbox
Hello all,
I submitted documents using H4 Dropbox facility last Tuesday 24th Nov.
As Wednesday and Thursday was off, after that did not see any update .
Till now getting ' your passport is still with US embassy/consulate" . anybody please throw some light on it, how many days does it take.
Thank you
I submitted documents using H4 Dropbox facility last Tuesday 24th Nov.
As Wednesday and Thursday was off, after that did not see any update .
Till now getting ' your passport is still with US embassy/consulate" . anybody please throw some light on it, how many days does it take.
Thank you
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27, November H1B experience, Chennai Consulate.
I had bio metrics appointment on 25th November and Visa interview on 27th Nov.
OFC,
Nothing to prepare much for OFC. Just take the documents and go to VAC. It is just a 10 mins work. After bio metrics test Officer there will stamp in your DS 160 confirmation page and return it to you which you have to carry for interview.
Visa Interview,
My interview slot is at 9 30 AM. But due to rains in Chennai interview slots are changed as FCFS basis. So go early for interview, I went inside at 8 AM.
Visa interview was very smooth. I am going for a new employment in US so took all possible documents VO can ask.
VO: Good morning.
Me: Good Morning sir.
VO: For which company you are working ?
Me: I will be working for YYYY
VO: So you are going to resign YYY and joing YYYY in US ( VO will have all information about our employment and other details in the screen in front of him, so be honest in all informations)
Me: Yes sir.
VO: What is your project name?
Me: I told the name of the project.
VO: Can you explain the project?
ME: I explained the project.
At this time he was ok and kept my passport in a shelf inside.
VO: How you came to know about this employer?
Me: I told my relative refereed this company. ( if you are going to say frnd or any other person. you should have all supporting information for that.)
VO: what is your highest educational qualification?
Me: Bachelors in computer science engineering.
VO: You visa is approved. Have a nice day
Me: Thank you sir. You too.
Points to remember,
1. You should carry all possible information for interview.
2. Don't get scared. VO's are very soft and smiling. You need not worry about interview.
3. Don't talk while standing in Queue. Be attentive, look confident.
4. Appearance matters. Go in a complete formal wear.
5. Answer to the point. Tell only what is asked. Don't give details unless asked.
Visa interview will happen for max 2 min. Nothing to panic but definitely not simple also. Be confident and answer confidently, the day is yous :)
OFC,
Nothing to prepare much for OFC. Just take the documents and go to VAC. It is just a 10 mins work. After bio metrics test Officer there will stamp in your DS 160 confirmation page and return it to you which you have to carry for interview.
Visa Interview,
My interview slot is at 9 30 AM. But due to rains in Chennai interview slots are changed as FCFS basis. So go early for interview, I went inside at 8 AM.
Visa interview was very smooth. I am going for a new employment in US so took all possible documents VO can ask.
VO: Good morning.
Me: Good Morning sir.
VO: For which company you are working ?
Me: I will be working for YYYY
VO: So you are going to resign YYY and joing YYYY in US ( VO will have all information about our employment and other details in the screen in front of him, so be honest in all informations)
Me: Yes sir.
VO: What is your project name?
Me: I told the name of the project.
VO: Can you explain the project?
ME: I explained the project.
At this time he was ok and kept my passport in a shelf inside.
VO: How you came to know about this employer?
Me: I told my relative refereed this company. ( if you are going to say frnd or any other person. you should have all supporting information for that.)
VO: what is your highest educational qualification?
Me: Bachelors in computer science engineering.
VO: You visa is approved. Have a nice day
Me: Thank you sir. You too.
Points to remember,
1. You should carry all possible information for interview.
2. Don't get scared. VO's are very soft and smiling. You need not worry about interview.
3. Don't talk while standing in Queue. Be attentive, look confident.
4. Appearance matters. Go in a complete formal wear.
5. Answer to the point. Tell only what is asked. Don't give details unless asked.
Visa interview will happen for max 2 min. Nothing to panic but definitely not simple also. Be confident and answer confidently, the day is yous :)
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04 November,2015 H1B experience at Hyd Consulate
Hi ImmiHelp, Thanks a lot for helping me in my preparation for the interview.
I am a bit late to share my experience here but nevertheless better late than never :)
OFC on 3rd November,2015 at 3:30 PM
OFC process was easier , I along with my wife went at 2:00 PM and was allowed inside at 2:30 PM. DS160 & Passport verification was done and we went ahead for Finger prints submission.
Questions asked to me during OFC:
Why are you going to US?
Where are you going to work?
To my wife:
Are you going as a dependent?
Consulate Interview on 4th November,2015 at 11:30 AM
I have reached at 10:00 AM and entered the consulate at around 10:30 AM. After the security checks and metrics verification we reached the final interview queue at around 11:40 AM.
Visa support staff has taken our passports and kept at the counter.
VO: Good Morning, How are you?
Me: Good Morning officer. Am good. How about you?
VO: Thanks, Am good. who is your employer?
Me: xxxxxx
VO: Where are you going to US?
Me: YYYY
VO: Is she your wife?
Me: Yes
VO: What is your salary?
Me: YYYY \$/Month
VO: What are your roles and responsibilities?
Me: I was explaining.
VO: Suddenly interrupted me and said "Your Visa is approved".
Me : Thanks officer. Good Day ahead.
No questions asked to my wife :) She is confused and happy at the same moment :)
Once again Thanks everyone in this forum for your support and I wish all the best for the future aspirants.
I am a bit late to share my experience here but nevertheless better late than never :)
OFC on 3rd November,2015 at 3:30 PM
OFC process was easier , I along with my wife went at 2:00 PM and was allowed inside at 2:30 PM. DS160 & Passport verification was done and we went ahead for Finger prints submission.
Questions asked to me during OFC:
Why are you going to US?
Where are you going to work?
To my wife:
Are you going as a dependent?
Consulate Interview on 4th November,2015 at 11:30 AM
I have reached at 10:00 AM and entered the consulate at around 10:30 AM. After the security checks and metrics verification we reached the final interview queue at around 11:40 AM.
Visa support staff has taken our passports and kept at the counter.
VO: Good Morning, How are you?
Me: Good Morning officer. Am good. How about you?
VO: Thanks, Am good. who is your employer?
Me: xxxxxx
VO: Where are you going to US?
Me: YYYY
VO: Is she your wife?
Me: Yes
VO: What is your salary?
Me: YYYY \$/Month
VO: What are your roles and responsibilities?
Me: I was explaining.
VO: Suddenly interrupted me and said "Your Visa is approved".
Me : Thanks officer. Good Day ahead.
No questions asked to my wife :) She is confused and happy at the same moment :)
Once again Thanks everyone in this forum for your support and I wish all the best for the future aspirants.
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30 nov Hyd H1b Interview Experiance
Today My Schedule at 11:00 AM, I have reached 10:45AM better to reach before 15 min only.
VO: Good Morning.. How ru doing today..?
ME: Good Morning, Thanks.. How your doing..?
VO: Fine, Thanks.
VO: Who is ur Petitioner..?
ME: ZZZ
VO: Who is ur Client?
ME: I told, Few Client names which my employer having..
VO: There is no specific Client..?
ME: I said, I am going to in house project.. I am need to support all clients who is having my employer based on the requirement.
VO: What is ur designation..?
ME: ZZZ
VO: How much ur getting paying..?
ME: ZZZ
VO: What is my Highest Qualification?
ME: ZZZ
my Wife:
VO: How Many Years back got married mam..?
my wife: XX years
VO: Why your going to US?
My Wife : To ac-company to my spouse.
VO: Which city your going to leave in US?
My Wife: Not understand, I explained her in Telugu.. finally she told to VO: City and State:
VO: Looking 2 to 3 mini in system.. Finally with smile face she told us.. Your Visa Approved.
We left the counter with happy by saying to VO Thanks a lot.. :)
VO: Good Morning.. How ru doing today..?
ME: Good Morning, Thanks.. How your doing..?
VO: Fine, Thanks.
VO: Who is ur Petitioner..?
ME: ZZZ
VO: Who is ur Client?
ME: I told, Few Client names which my employer having..
VO: There is no specific Client..?
ME: I said, I am going to in house project.. I am need to support all clients who is having my employer based on the requirement.
VO: What is ur designation..?
ME: ZZZ
VO: How much ur getting paying..?
ME: ZZZ
VO: What is my Highest Qualification?
ME: ZZZ
my Wife:
VO: How Many Years back got married mam..?
my wife: XX years
VO: Why your going to US?
My Wife : To ac-company to my spouse.
VO: Which city your going to leave in US?
My Wife: Not understand, I explained her in Telugu.. finally she told to VO: City and State:
VO: Looking 2 to 3 mini in system.. Finally with smile face she told us.. Your Visa Approved.
We left the counter with happy by saying to VO Thanks a lot.. :)
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25 Nov Mumbai
Thanks a lot to immihelp and folks who is posting the comments,
24th I have attended Bio-metric, it hardly took 10 min
I have attended visa interview on 25th November.
in interview
VO: Good morning.
Me: Good morning
VO: who is your employer?
Me: YYYY comp
VO: Who is your client?
ME: CCC compeny.
VO: Can you spell the name of the client?
ME: Answerd
VO: What to you do for them?
Me: I have explained roles and responsibilities
VO: Can you show me the client letter.
Me: Given the client letter.
VO: What is salary?
Me:xxx $ per year.
VO: What is your highest qualification?
Me: Bachelor's degree in Electronics and communication engineering.
VO: Your visa Approved.
Me: Thank you, Thanks a lot.
Once again thanks every one,
All the best..!!
24th I have attended Bio-metric, it hardly took 10 min
I have attended visa interview on 25th November.
in interview
VO: Good morning.
Me: Good morning
VO: who is your employer?
Me: YYYY comp
VO: Who is your client?
ME: CCC compeny.
VO: Can you spell the name of the client?
ME: Answerd
VO: What to you do for them?
Me: I have explained roles and responsibilities
VO: Can you show me the client letter.
Me: Given the client letter.
VO: What is salary?
Me:xxx $ per year.
VO: What is your highest qualification?
Me: Bachelor's degree in Electronics and communication engineering.
VO: Your visa Approved.
Me: Thank you, Thanks a lot.
Once again thanks every one,
All the best..!!
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H1B Visa interview @ Chennai on 19Nov
Thanks a lot for immihelp for the guidance and thanks to everyone who has posted their visa interview experience @ consulate
Chennai Consulate –
I belong to Islam religion…so I had different experience at US consulate, Chennai.
Bio Metric - 18th Nov, 2015
Visa Interview - 19th Nov, 2015
I was sent to window 28. I was in queue waiting for my turn and the VO directly called me with my name even without taking my passport...bit surprised
VO: Good Morning, how are you?
Me: I am doing good sir, thank you. How are you doing?
VO: Good sir
VO: Who is your end client?
Me: I told XYZ Company
VO: XYZ Company… he is familiar with my client
VO: What’s your salary?
Me: USD amount
VO: Which city?
Me: replied City, State.
VO: What’s your highest qualification?
Me: Bachelor’s Degree in YYYY X
VO: He started to look into his PC…after a minute he asked me to wait for a while and went inside
Me: In waiting mode and VO back after 2 minutes
VO: once again asked me - What’s your highest qualification?
Me: Bachelor’s Degree in YYYY X
VO: Initially asked my LCA only, then all the available documents including petition and other docs
Me: handed over all the documents
VO: Said please wait and he went inside with all the documents
Me: In waiting mode for almost 10 minutes and VO came back to window with consulate supporting staff (Indian lady) and he was having serious discussion with her
VO: My name …. I am approving your Visa, my apologies for making you to wait for long time and making you to feel bit nervous
VO: You need to fill this form to complete the Visa processing and He asked to complete the VOLUNTARY DECLARATION form with all my details (he assigned supporting staff to help me on)
Me: Thank you very much….. Left the window
Me: Completed the Voluntary Declaration from and went back to the Window 28
VO: Asked me to sign the VOLUNTARY DECLARATION and he assured me not to be worried about anything
After a day i.e., on 20th Nov, 2015, my passport status changed to ‘Ready to Pick up’
That’s my story… at high level most of the VO’s are very cool minded and good humans. They do their best to approve the Visas.
Note: - I have a valid US B1/B2 visa issued in Nov, 2013 and the VO didn’t cancel my existing B1/B2 visa.
Chennai Consulate –
I belong to Islam religion…so I had different experience at US consulate, Chennai.
Bio Metric - 18th Nov, 2015
Visa Interview - 19th Nov, 2015
I was sent to window 28. I was in queue waiting for my turn and the VO directly called me with my name even without taking my passport...bit surprised
VO: Good Morning, how are you?
Me: I am doing good sir, thank you. How are you doing?
VO: Good sir
VO: Who is your end client?
Me: I told XYZ Company
VO: XYZ Company… he is familiar with my client
VO: What’s your salary?
Me: USD amount
VO: Which city?
Me: replied City, State.
VO: What’s your highest qualification?
Me: Bachelor’s Degree in YYYY X
VO: He started to look into his PC…after a minute he asked me to wait for a while and went inside
Me: In waiting mode and VO back after 2 minutes
VO: once again asked me - What’s your highest qualification?
Me: Bachelor’s Degree in YYYY X
VO: Initially asked my LCA only, then all the available documents including petition and other docs
Me: handed over all the documents
VO: Said please wait and he went inside with all the documents
Me: In waiting mode for almost 10 minutes and VO came back to window with consulate supporting staff (Indian lady) and he was having serious discussion with her
VO: My name …. I am approving your Visa, my apologies for making you to wait for long time and making you to feel bit nervous
VO: You need to fill this form to complete the Visa processing and He asked to complete the VOLUNTARY DECLARATION form with all my details (he assigned supporting staff to help me on)
Me: Thank you very much….. Left the window
Me: Completed the Voluntary Declaration from and went back to the Window 28
VO: Asked me to sign the VOLUNTARY DECLARATION and he assured me not to be worried about anything
After a day i.e., on 20th Nov, 2015, my passport status changed to ‘Ready to Pick up’
That’s my story… at high level most of the VO’s are very cool minded and good humans. They do their best to approve the Visas.
Note: - I have a valid US B1/B2 visa issued in Nov, 2013 and the VO didn’t cancel my existing B1/B2 visa.
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H1 and H4 Hyderabad
went to interview 30th November 10.30am.
I have two kids. I attended along with my one kid and wife. I didnt took another kid. But I have taken his passport and required documents.
VO asked below questions to me:
* Who is your Employer?
* What is your designation?
* What is your annual income?
* What is your highest qualification?
* Which university it is from?
* Which city you are going to?
To my wife:
* What is your spouse DOB?
* What your kids DOB?
VO has taken 4 passports and congratulated.
VO didnt asked any documents.They are not hesitated to repeat the question.
Make an eye contact and your job is done. Don't pay attention to others interview and questions asked.
Thanks
I have two kids. I attended along with my one kid and wife. I didnt took another kid. But I have taken his passport and required documents.
VO asked below questions to me:
* Who is your Employer?
* What is your designation?
* What is your annual income?
* What is your highest qualification?
* Which university it is from?
* Which city you are going to?
To my wife:
* What is your spouse DOB?
* What your kids DOB?
VO has taken 4 passports and congratulated.
VO didnt asked any documents.They are not hesitated to repeat the question.
Make an eye contact and your job is done. Don't pay attention to others interview and questions asked.
Thanks
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H1 Delhi
Went for the interview on 20th November 2015
the VO just asked basic questions like:-
Who is your petitioner?
Why do you want to go to US?
Client Letter( I didn't have any as the project is inhouse )
She asked for all the documents the petitioner had sent me and issued 221g(White slip).
Got a call from the Consulate on 24th to reappear for the interview on 27th November.
On 27th November they opened a special interview room where I was seated alone with 2 VO.
They asked me all sorts of questions including the details from technical specs of my project and what will I be doing.
After about an hour and a half of grilling and question and answers they asked me for the tax returns and list of employees of my petitioner. Which I did not have at that time.
So they issued another 221g( White slip ) and asked my to submit the documents along with my passport.
Only consolation was the last line said by them before returning my passport was that we don't wanna keep it as we don't wanna loose it but we expect to see it back with the documents soon.
I have submitted my passport along with the documents as Told by them...but a bit tensed. Any views on my scenario is appreciated.
Thanks
the VO just asked basic questions like:-
Who is your petitioner?
Why do you want to go to US?
Client Letter( I didn't have any as the project is inhouse )
She asked for all the documents the petitioner had sent me and issued 221g(White slip).
Got a call from the Consulate on 24th to reappear for the interview on 27th November.
On 27th November they opened a special interview room where I was seated alone with 2 VO.
They asked me all sorts of questions including the details from technical specs of my project and what will I be doing.
After about an hour and a half of grilling and question and answers they asked me for the tax returns and list of employees of my petitioner. Which I did not have at that time.
So they issued another 221g( White slip ) and asked my to submit the documents along with my passport.
Only consolation was the last line said by them before returning my passport was that we don't wanna keep it as we don't wanna loose it but we expect to see it back with the documents soon.
I have submitted my passport along with the documents as Told by them...but a bit tensed. Any views on my scenario is appreciated.
Thanks
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Please help
Guys my role in LCA and Offer letter is different from the client letter. Will this cause any concern? What role should i say if asked? Should i say role of client letter or LCA please suggest. Will this cause any concern.
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Previously RFE and withdrawn
I have scheduled H1B interview for next week. Previously my company has applied for L1 visa and got RFE later application was withdrawn. Does it have any impact on H1? Does the VO system contains previously withdrawn application information?
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