H1B, H4 Visa

Thanks Immihelp and my fellow visa aspirants for providing excellent resources which helped me to prepare and succeed in my H1B. Here comes my H1B visa experience

Visa:- H1B
Location:- Hyderabad

Note:- In Hyderabad both OFC and US Consulate in same street. In Google maps OFC center showing in different street.

13-September-2015 I went to check OFC and US consulate Address.

15-September-2015 OFC appointment date.
I took below document to OFC
Passport
DS 160
appointment letter
VISA Fee receipt( optional)
xerox of I797 (optional)

I went to OFC center before 1 hour scheduled time.
There was very less queue in front of OFC center and security person checked appointment letter sent to inside OFC center.
They will match ur DS 160 and appointment letter with your passport.

if your entered wrong details in DS 160 dont worry they will charge some 500 Rs and will generate new DS 160 form.

Question inside OFC center

What is your name?
Why are you traveling to US
Please read instructions display left side
They took my photo
Take all documents for visa interview and All the Best

They pasted one white color sticker backside of my passport.

This all process took some 20 to 30 min.i came out of OFC office before my schedule time.

Visa Interview 16 September

I took below document to Visa interview
Passport
DS-160 confirmation
Appointment Confirmation
Original I797
I129
LCA
Client letter
visa fee
My Resume
Educational Documents.
Offer Letter from H1B Company
My previous Experience Letters
Last 3 months payslips
Tax returns of last 3 years
ID proofs
Companies website’s screenshots (2 pages of client and employer).

I went to consulate at 11:20. There is no queue outside of consulate. They scanned my passport and allowed me inside.
Luckily there no waiting queue for security check so my security check completed in 1min went directly to finger print without any waiting or sanding. They verified my right hand finger print given to token asked me stand before h1b candidate.

VO officer is young and beautiful.

VO:- Good morning, How are you?( with our seeing me and typing something computer)
Me:- I am doing great!! Thanks for asking how are you?

Vo:- I am doing great with Smile
VO:- give me your 797 and passport
Me:- given
VO :- What are your education qualifications
Me - Answered.
VO :-Which company do you currently work for?
Me - Answered.
VO :-What is the name of the company you are going work for in USA?
Me - Answered.
VO :-What does your sponsoring employer do?
Me - Answered.
VO :-What is your position and salary going to be in US
Me - Answered.
VO :-What is your roles and responsibilities
Me - Answered.
VO :-Who is the Client that you will be working for.
Me - Answered.
VO :-Where is the client located
Me - Answered.
VO :-do you know about climate over there( Client location climate)
Me - Answered.
VO :-describe about the project you are assigned.
Me - Answered.
VO Have you seen the white Booklet for US rights
Me:- they given me i will see after my visa interview

VO:- VISA approved.
Me:- Thank you very much with Big smile :)
I didnt clearly answered Client project and my roles and responsibilities questions I prepared well but didnt answered well. But VO approved my visa so don’t worry if you didnt answered some question clearly. Be confidant and look straight into VO eyes.
My visa interview process completed in 15 to 20 Min . Before my schedule time

Note: - Dress nicely wear some light color shirt (like blue don’t wear dark color)
Hair cut
Do clean shave. Be confident. First impression is always best impression.

Links for interview question.
http://www.immihelp.com/visas/h1b/h1-visa-interview-sample-questions-answers.html
All the Best guys for Visa interview. Post your experience.

Hi Guys,

I would like to share my H1b Visa stamping interview experience at Singapore.

Process :

9.45 : Admin took all documents for verification(Passport, Appointment letter, DS-160, I797 and supporting documents)

9:50 : Finger Prints taken

11:00 : Here my turn comes

VO : Good morning
Me : Good morning
VO: Please give me your passport and supported documents
Me: Given
VO : Please tell me about your petitioner ?
Me: explained for 45 sec.
VO: What you do in current company?
Me : ***
VO: Where did you do masters?
Me : ***

That's it ...Your VISA is approved.

Please carry the following documents for VISA stamping :

1) Passport
2) Passport Photo
3) Appointment Letter & VISA Fee Receipt
4) DS-160 Confirmation Page
5) I797 & Supporting Documents Which were submitted by your petitioner at the time of applying for H1b .
7) Employer Tax returns for last 2 years.
8) Project Description & Your resume
9) Your Payslips & last one year bank statements & last 3-5 years income tax returns.
10) Your Mark sheets (Very IMP)

Hope this post help you guys!!

 

Today with full of happiness, I would like to share my H1B interview experience conducted at Hyderabad Consulate.

Our VAC Interview was scheduled on 15th Sept and consular interview was scheduled on 16th Sept.

VAC interview : We went 30 minutes before the VAC interview time and immediately they allowed us inside. During the initial screening they found that my wife's DS 160 has different name than the passport name. Luckily there is a person inside VAC office to help you in this but charges are exorbitant but issue was resolved.

After that we went inside and completed biometrics and subsequently got barcode for the final consular interview.

Consular Interview : Considering rainy season we reached almost 1 hour early at consular and still got entry inside. After security clearance, we have been asked to confirm our biometrics.

Post to that we have been given asked to go to one of the counter.

There were 2 more candidates in front of us but as no one was there, they moved them to other counter but I patiently stood with my family. Soon one young VO reached and this is how it goes......

Me: Good Afternoon (My son also greets her)
VO : Good Afternoon (She was feeling happy)

Me: How are you ?
VO : Doing good ! How about you ?
Me : Good.

VO : Can I see your passports (Family)
Me : Handed over passports

VO : Who's your employer (After checking few details)
Me: Mentioned YYYY X

VO : From which location you will be working ?
Me : Mentioned the location

VO : How do you come to know about this employer ?
ME : My CV was posted on Naukri.com and after initial screening and technical discussions, they shortlisted my profile.

VO : What are your responsibilities ?
Me : Mentioned all the responsibilities

VO : How did you verified this company ?
Me : This is an e-verified company and their clientele includes fortune 500 MNC's.

VO : How many employees are currently working ?
Me : Currently its XX but it's increased since the date of the petition.

Then VO turned to my wife and asked

VO : Since how long your're married
Wife : My wife answered XX

VO : What's age of your child
Wife : She replied XX years

Then she asked my son

VO : How old are you ?
Son : He replied with XX year

Next question was little weird and funny

VO : Who are these people ?
Son : My father and my mom.

VO took some time to type something on her screen and golden words announced

VO : You're visa is approved.
Me : Thank you very much. (Can't stop my happiness)

Overall interview didn't took more than 3-4 minutes and we were out of the consulate much earlier than the scheduled interview time.

Best of Luck for all the viewers and next candidates.

Guys,

Need a suggestion. My petition was approved back in Aug and still i didn't receive documents for Visa stamping from my employer. When asked he said not to hurry as they want documentation to be perfect and i agree with that.

Generally how much time on an average it will take to send docs required for visa stamping after petition approval.

Hi, me and my wife appeared for OFC on 09/15th, it's just 5 mins process. Collecting your finger prints / taking a photograph etc. They will ask for your passport, D160 and appointment confirmation letter.

09/16 Visa Interview, Just walked in at the time specified. After the security check, went to counter 8 where One officer Verified left 4 finger prints, no questions here and asked to move to counter 10.

There is couple in front of us and officer was asking so many questions almost for 20 mins. I felt like I got to see a bad **** today. finally he gave approval for them but the VISA category is B1/B2.

Now our Turn comes...

VO: Hello, Good morning
ME: Hello, Good Morning Officer.
VO: How are you guyz doing today?
ME: We are doing good, thank you. How are yu doing?
VO: I'm fine. Thank You.
VO: Can you give me your Passport and Approved Petition?
ME: Handed over.
VO; What is your JOb sir:
ME: Answered accordingly
VO: Do you have an End Client
ME: Yes, I've an End Client
VO: What is it?
ME: Told my Client Name.
VO: Pardon me. Whozz that? with a doubtful expression.
ME: Told the company name and its address.
VO: What it does?
ME: Answered accordingly.
VO: How much experience do you have?
ME: X Years
VO to my Wife: How long have you been married mam?
MY WIFE: 15 years
ME: sorry it's 15 months, my wife to said sorry and corrected.
VO: Do you really look like 15 year old married lady?
All Smiles.....
VO: Have you seen the White Booklet that states US rights?
WE: we just got it, will go through it.
 
and here are the golden words "Well, your VISA is approved"
WE: THank you officer.

Lucky that we were not asked too many questions. And the interview is no more than 3 mins. total time we spent at consulate is no more than 10 mins. It's faster than OFC.

Hope my message will bring you bit +ve feeling. Good luck to you all.

Hi,

Thanks Immihelp for the excellent resources which helped me to prepare and succeed in H1B interview.

I have a question regarding dependent Visa.

I alone filled up for DS160 and atteneded the interview for H1B.
Now i would like to apply dependent Visa for my spouse.
I am still in India and would probably travel early next year.
Does this pose any questions to her that y both of us not applied at same time?
My employer said that the my petition documents will do and no extra documents are needed apart from my passport copy,marriage certificate and an album.Could someone confirm on this and also explain if there are any issues if she goes for an interview before i leave to US ?

Thanks,

Thanks Immihelp and everyone for posting your experiences.

Here goes mine:

Appointment Date: 14 sep 2015
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Visa:H1B and H4

We have booked 8.15 slot and reached embassy by 7.45.

There was a big queue(which is usual) outside and security ppl asked 'People with 7.45' appointment to stand in Q and rest all can sit for sometime.

After 45mn, got our turn at security gate.

we have given our appointment confirmation and ID proof and got security pass and stickers back on passports with our names.

Scanned all our bags and all items we were carrying.. Then got inside embassy building.

Scanning again of our items and then entered into one of the halls.

There the employee on duty asked to stand in one queue. There at one of the counters,they verified passports and given a white booklet with US rights to go thru. Then we were asked to go to next counter for finger print scanning. Once done with finger printing, got token for interview.

Our token number, displayed in 15mins.

Interview with VO:

Greetings exchanged.

VO: can I see ur petition.
Me: yes. Given my I797 approval.

VO: how do you got this job?
Me: Explained.

VO is going thru petition n checking few things on system.

VO: where do you live.
Me: Explained.

VO: How long have you been staying here?
Me: Explained. .

VO checking back something on system.

VO: Have you gone thru this booklet showing "white booklet which has US rights" info.
Me: yes..going through.

VO: what is it about?
Me: There are US rights for all types of Visas.

VO: Please Explain
Me: Explained couple of from booklet which I have glanced while waiting.

VO: Can your employer surrender your passport?
Me: No.

VO: carry this booklet with you while going to US,and call helpline incase of any issues .

"Your Visa is Approved. We will send your passports".

Came out of interview booth and asked the employee on duty in the hall regarding next step. He informed us to check status next day and collect passports after 430pm at Aramex as ours is pickup.

Next day morning 15 sep 2015:

11am : CEAC status updated to "issued".
2pm: passport tracker also updated as processing for delivery
5pm: Gone to Aramex,PJ and collected passports.

Very fast and nice experience.

Hi All,

I have attended H1B visa interview in Malaysia in the 1st week of September 2015,i was given yellow slip.

My interview was at 8:15Am i reached the place 1Hr in advance.Finished the security checks, then done with finger prints scanning.Waiting for my number to be called.

me:- Good morning officer.(Gave my passport and I797 )
VO:- Looked at me. how long are you working for this company.

me:- This is a new company i will be working for in the US.
VO:- how long are you in Malaysia.
me:- Last 6+Yrs.

VO:- How do u know this company(US).
me:- They have contacted me by seeing my profile online.

VO:- what are you going to do for this company ZZZ.
me:- Answered (in a single line).

--- I was waiting while VO was away for a while
VO:- How do u know this company. (SAME question)
me:- They have contacted me seeing my profile online. (again i answered)

VO:- how it happened online.
me:- detailed.

VO:- do u know anyone in US.
me:- no.

i am actually waiting with lot of documents like education certs, experience certs and many others, none of which was asked.Even i had a sealed cover sent by my petitioner in US.

VO gave me a yellow slip. its written.
"How was the position granted.
what are the responsibilities.
we will contact you" on it".

i thought the case is rejected and was disappointed. one guy in the embassy smiled at me seeing the slip. he said if a white slip is given petition rejected. Your yellow slip means still admin working in process.

Even today it shows admin work in process.

Any advice please.

Thanks,

Hi all,
I am thinking of applying H1B Visa through a consultancy a have a few queries .

1.Should we do stamping as soon as we get the H1B petition approved or can i stamp later after 6 months,in case of any medical emergency?
2.After my H1B Visa is approved and stamped can i work after 6 months in case of any emergency or get a job within 1 month?
3.So should i have a pay roll in my name after 1 month of visa petition approval or visa stamping?

So please help me with these questions so i can proceed forward.
Thanks in advance

Hello All,

Thanks to all for sharing experience.
I am working for US company in India and my interview scheduled on 6th Oct 2015 at Chennai consulate.So i want to know what type of questions can i expect.My petition has approved on employer location.Kindly help me on this.

Thanks in advance..