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H1B & H4 Visa Interview Experience in Chennai
Hi All, today morning we received mails stating that "The passport number being returned is YYYY and the airway bill for tracking is ZZZ" for my wife and kid. But haven't yet received mail for my passport. While tracking my passport is shows as "Passport has been received from the consular section, and is currently being processed for delivery" for me. For my wife and kid it shows as "Your passport is ready for pickup". Will the passport be dispatched separately for each applicant. I thought all will be delivered at the same time. Could you please let me know passport for you and your family members are delivered separately. Also will the passport for H4 dependent visa be delivered before the H1B visa.
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H4 Extention
Hi All, Please guide me in my case,
I need your help in my case, please suggest me,
My wife had H4 visa, But the visa got expired in (March 2015 )with out travelling to USA.
She would like to travel now. Do we need to apply new petition for her on H4 or can she attend visa for stamping directly.
H4 visa was valid until Mar2015 (That is my H1B first petition), during renewal I applied my self without adding my spouse. I got an extension until 2017.
Please help me
Thanks
I need your help in my case, please suggest me,
My wife had H4 visa, But the visa got expired in (March 2015 )with out travelling to USA.
She would like to travel now. Do we need to apply new petition for her on H4 or can she attend visa for stamping directly.
H4 visa was valid until Mar2015 (That is my H1B first petition), during renewal I applied my self without adding my spouse. I got an extension until 2017.
Please help me
Thanks
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H1B & H4 Visa Interview Experience in Chennai
Hi All, Its my turn to share my interview experience. My experience was like a roller coaster ride.
Consular interview was scheduled in Chennai on 10th Sep 10:00 AM. I scheduled for my wife and kid along with me. We reached the consular office at 8:00 AM and parked our car in Avvai shanmugi
road near the consulate. Went to Consular office at 8:30 AM to check at what time they will allow 10:00 AM batch. To our surprise they allowed us immediately. Our passports have been scanned
and fingerprints have been verified. Then went to the interview lobby. Since we had 3 year old kid,
they asked us to sit in the chair instead of waiting in the queue. Then I was allowed to stand
in the line in front of the counter 15. There were 4 people before me, all are H1B and H4. VO gave
yellow slip to a girl before me and asked her to wait. My turn has come.
VO: Hello. Good Morning
Me: Good morning mam, how are you doing.
VO: I am fine thanks.
VO: Can I have your passports please.
Me: Sure mam.
VO: Hi, what is your name.(asked to me son)
My Son: Replied
Vo: Good. Are you going to work for XX company
Me: Yes mam.
VO: How long you are working for this company.
Me: This is a new opportunity mam.
VO: Will you be working in client location
Me: No mam, I will be working in my petitioner's location
VO: So, is it an in-house project?
Me: No, its not a project. I will be working for a solution which is going to be developed in petitioner's office.
VO: Ok. Do you have project description documents.
Me: Yes mam. Gave the project document.
VO: Was typing something on computer and asked how did you come to know about this opportunity.
Me: I applied through job portal, have been interview and offered this position.
VO: Can you do me a favor, please wait for sometime we will call you back. (Handed over an yellow slip which was written as please wait until your name is called)
I was very much tensed, not sure whats going to happen. The girl who got yellow slip before me was called to other counter, where she was explaining something for nearly 30 mins. Then she came back and waiting along with me. She was again called to the counter where the interview happened first. She was given blue slip along with her passport. After watching this I was very much worried. I thought I will also be called to the other counter where the girl had been interviewed second
time. I was waiting for 50 mins. and preparing to explain about the project. I saw many people got yellow slip, were waiting along with me. Suddenly my name was called, asked to go to the same counter 15. VO told that your visas have been approved and handed over the US rights pamphlet and returned the project document. I was totally frozen and said thanks continuously 3 times. No questions were asked to my wife. We could not believe what had happened. Its like a miracle happened in our life. We left the place happily.
Consular interview was scheduled in Chennai on 10th Sep 10:00 AM. I scheduled for my wife and kid along with me. We reached the consular office at 8:00 AM and parked our car in Avvai shanmugi
road near the consulate. Went to Consular office at 8:30 AM to check at what time they will allow 10:00 AM batch. To our surprise they allowed us immediately. Our passports have been scanned
and fingerprints have been verified. Then went to the interview lobby. Since we had 3 year old kid,
they asked us to sit in the chair instead of waiting in the queue. Then I was allowed to stand
in the line in front of the counter 15. There were 4 people before me, all are H1B and H4. VO gave
yellow slip to a girl before me and asked her to wait. My turn has come.
VO: Hello. Good Morning
Me: Good morning mam, how are you doing.
VO: I am fine thanks.
VO: Can I have your passports please.
Me: Sure mam.
VO: Hi, what is your name.(asked to me son)
My Son: Replied
Vo: Good. Are you going to work for XX company
Me: Yes mam.
VO: How long you are working for this company.
Me: This is a new opportunity mam.
VO: Will you be working in client location
Me: No mam, I will be working in my petitioner's location
VO: So, is it an in-house project?
Me: No, its not a project. I will be working for a solution which is going to be developed in petitioner's office.
VO: Ok. Do you have project description documents.
Me: Yes mam. Gave the project document.
VO: Was typing something on computer and asked how did you come to know about this opportunity.
Me: I applied through job portal, have been interview and offered this position.
VO: Can you do me a favor, please wait for sometime we will call you back. (Handed over an yellow slip which was written as please wait until your name is called)
I was very much tensed, not sure whats going to happen. The girl who got yellow slip before me was called to other counter, where she was explaining something for nearly 30 mins. Then she came back and waiting along with me. She was again called to the counter where the interview happened first. She was given blue slip along with her passport. After watching this I was very much worried. I thought I will also be called to the other counter where the girl had been interviewed second
time. I was waiting for 50 mins. and preparing to explain about the project. I saw many people got yellow slip, were waiting along with me. Suddenly my name was called, asked to go to the same counter 15. VO told that your visas have been approved and handed over the US rights pamphlet and returned the project document. I was totally frozen and said thanks continuously 3 times. No questions were asked to my wife. We could not believe what had happened. Its like a miracle happened in our life. We left the place happily.
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H1B approved but status shows "administrative processing"
I appeared for visa interview on the 8th. The VO said she's gonna keep my I797a form and she said my visa is approved. The status still says "administrative processing". Any inputs?
Here's my experience
Me: good morning officer!
VO: good morning. How are you.
Me: good! how are you.
VO: who is your petitioner?
Me: replied
VO: what is your highest level of degree?
Me: replied with degree and university.
VO: what is your income.
Me: replied
VO: where do you live?
Me: replied
Vo: what is your position in the U.S.
Me: replied
VO: can I see your i797
Vo: do you have copy of the original
Me:no mam.
Vo: is there any reason for visiting India two months after your petition got approved
Me: no. I Just came to see my parents
Vo: I will hold your i797. Your visa has been approved.
Here's my experience
Me: good morning officer!
VO: good morning. How are you.
Me: good! how are you.
VO: who is your petitioner?
Me: replied
VO: what is your highest level of degree?
Me: replied with degree and university.
VO: what is your income.
Me: replied
VO: where do you live?
Me: replied
Vo: what is your position in the U.S.
Me: replied
VO: can I see your i797
Vo: do you have copy of the original
Me:no mam.
Vo: is there any reason for visiting India two months after your petition got approved
Me: no. I Just came to see my parents
Vo: I will hold your i797. Your visa has been approved.
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H1B & H4 Visa approved in Chennai
Today I attended consular interview in Chennai. VO told my Visa has been approved and gave me the US rights pamphlet. But when I check the status now, it is showing as Administrative Processing. H4 visa status of my wife and kid is showing as Issued. I am not sure what to do. Did anyone faced this kind of situation. What could be the reason for this. Is this status a normal one and gets changed within few days or will it take many weeks as mentioned the site. People who attended the interview recently, could you please update how long it took to receive your passport back with visa stamp. Could anyone please share your thoughts on this. I am very much worried now.
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H1B and H4 Visa Approved!! Chennai Consulate!
Thank you all for sharing your experience!!
Here is my experience. OFC on Sep 8th 2015 at 2:00PM. Reached at 1:45 PM and came out at 2:15 PM.
PA on Sep 9th 2015 at 8:00 AM. Reached at 7:30 AM and entered in after security check at 7:45 AM.
Here are the questions asked.
VO: Good morning. How are you?
ME: Good morning sir.
VO: are you here for H1B Renewal?
ME: Yes
VO: Same Employer?
ME: no
VO: Why did you change your employer?
Me: answered
VO: Who is the end client?
ME: answered
VO: Are there middle vendor?
ME: Yes
VO: Who was the client when you are with previous employer?
ME: Answered
VO: Where in California?
ME: answered
To my spouse
VO: When did you get married?
Sp: answered
VO: do you have child?
Sp: answered
VO: is your child US Citizen?
Sp: answered
Visa Approved!!!
Here is my experience. OFC on Sep 8th 2015 at 2:00PM. Reached at 1:45 PM and came out at 2:15 PM.
PA on Sep 9th 2015 at 8:00 AM. Reached at 7:30 AM and entered in after security check at 7:45 AM.
Here are the questions asked.
VO: Good morning. How are you?
ME: Good morning sir.
VO: are you here for H1B Renewal?
ME: Yes
VO: Same Employer?
ME: no
VO: Why did you change your employer?
Me: answered
VO: Who is the end client?
ME: answered
VO: Are there middle vendor?
ME: Yes
VO: Who was the client when you are with previous employer?
ME: Answered
VO: Where in California?
ME: answered
To my spouse
VO: When did you get married?
Sp: answered
VO: do you have child?
Sp: answered
VO: is your child US Citizen?
Sp: answered
Visa Approved!!!
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Query on Intended date of arrival information in ds160.
Dear Friends,
My Bio metric date is on Sep 23rd and consulate interview date is on Oct 7th.
But i remember, in my submitted ds160 , i filled intended date of arrival to US is Oct 1st. Does it make any queries for me from VO?
Thanks for your help.
Shri
My Bio metric date is on Sep 23rd and consulate interview date is on Oct 7th.
But i remember, in my submitted ds160 , i filled intended date of arrival to US is Oct 1st. Does it make any queries for me from VO?
Thanks for your help.
Shri
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Interview location different than what is in DS 160 Form
Hi Sir,
Does anybody has any info on the interview location different than what is mentioned in the DS160 Form. Can it be done?
Since the chennai interview dates suddenly showing DEC , I wanted to go to Delhi for interview.
Thanks in Advance
Regards
Abhimanyu
Does anybody has any info on the interview location different than what is mentioned in the DS160 Form. Can it be done?
Since the chennai interview dates suddenly showing DEC , I wanted to go to Delhi for interview.
Thanks in Advance
Regards
Abhimanyu
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cap exemption possible for new petition
Hi every one,
I have got approved h1b petition for AAA company in 2014, i went for stamping at hyd consulate but was refused.
And later the consulate has sent to uscis for revocation, then the petition was revoked by uscis in jan 2015.
Now i got oppurtunity from XYZ company, they are ready for filing new petition through cap exemption.
So, is it comes under cap exemption? Is it possible to get approval through cap exemption?
Is anybody has gone through like this situation, i mean anybody got approval for new petition under cap exemption if used previous revoked petition case number for exemption? Pls suggest.
I have got approved h1b petition for AAA company in 2014, i went for stamping at hyd consulate but was refused.
And later the consulate has sent to uscis for revocation, then the petition was revoked by uscis in jan 2015.
Now i got oppurtunity from XYZ company, they are ready for filing new petition through cap exemption.
So, is it comes under cap exemption? Is it possible to get approval through cap exemption?
Is anybody has gone through like this situation, i mean anybody got approval for new petition under cap exemption if used previous revoked petition case number for exemption? Pls suggest.
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H1B interview in chennai consulate
Thanks to the forum for providing a platform to help each other.
Bio metrics (08-Sept-2015) : Its very straight forward no questions its just completed in 15 minutes once entered Que line.
Interview (09-Sept-2015): I have scheduled interview at 9:30. I reached consulate at 8:30. they allowed me after doing the document checking the Passport (May be since its morning early they were allowed me before the schedule time.)
I entered the finger prints re verification counter, later there a que before going to Visa officer counters.
My turn has come the support guy asked me to go to the counter 21.
There were 2 persons infront of me one is family.
My turn has come
VO : Good Morning Sir ,
Me Good Morning sir
VO: Can i have you passport.
Me: I passed it
VO : Who is your petitioner
Me: YYYY XX
VO : How long you have been working ?
Me: X Years
VO : What is your salary :
Me : YYYY x
VO : Do you have a client ?
Me : Yes
VO : You will be working in client location/employer location ?
Me : Employer
VO : He took my passport and kept it in a box next to him while keeping asked me you dont have any other VISA in the passport ?
Me: No.
VO : I am approving VISA, he gave me US visa rights document.
Me : thank you
He didnot ask any other documents except my passport.
Its all completed in 20 minutes infact my interview is completed before the scheduled time.
While entering que initially a guy who has completed the H1B interview told its easy.
Yes , it was easy but its always better to prepare for interview and go with all the supporting documents and be confident
All the best..
Bio metrics (08-Sept-2015) : Its very straight forward no questions its just completed in 15 minutes once entered Que line.
Interview (09-Sept-2015): I have scheduled interview at 9:30. I reached consulate at 8:30. they allowed me after doing the document checking the Passport (May be since its morning early they were allowed me before the schedule time.)
I entered the finger prints re verification counter, later there a que before going to Visa officer counters.
My turn has come the support guy asked me to go to the counter 21.
There were 2 persons infront of me one is family.
My turn has come
VO : Good Morning Sir ,
Me Good Morning sir
VO: Can i have you passport.
Me: I passed it
VO : Who is your petitioner
Me: YYYY XX
VO : How long you have been working ?
Me: X Years
VO : What is your salary :
Me : YYYY x
VO : Do you have a client ?
Me : Yes
VO : You will be working in client location/employer location ?
Me : Employer
VO : He took my passport and kept it in a box next to him while keeping asked me you dont have any other VISA in the passport ?
Me: No.
VO : I am approving VISA, he gave me US visa rights document.
Me : thank you
He didnot ask any other documents except my passport.
Its all completed in 20 minutes infact my interview is completed before the scheduled time.
While entering que initially a guy who has completed the H1B interview told its easy.
Yes , it was easy but its always better to prepare for interview and go with all the supporting documents and be confident
All the best..
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