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Moving back to India - H1B expires ( Can I change from H1B to B1/B2)
I'm planning to move back to India for good on Sept 25th, but my H1B visa expires on 09/10. I need to extend my stay for 2 weeks to wrap up stuff in the US. Can I apply for change status from H1B to B1/B2. Would appreciate your help, if someone has encountered the same situation.
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H1B visa stamping at Chennai
On Aug 11th, I have attended the stamping interview at Chennai and my visa is approved. I would like to thank everyone in this forum for providing more information about H1B visa right from H1B lottery day. I would like to share my experience with you guys and all the very best for people who are waiting for stamping.
My appointment timing is at 8am in the morning and I reached the consulate at 7.15am. There was two separate queues standing outside, one for 7.30 and another for 8am. I stood in 8am queue and was waiting to get through the initial checks.
Once all the security checks are done, they asked me to go to the interview section by issuing a receipt with token number and asked me to look at the display and wait for my token number and move to the respective counter for interview.
After 30 mins, my turn came and I moved to the counter. The below are the questions asked by Visa officer (VO) and the answers provided by me.
Me: Good Morning Sir, How are you doing?
VO: Good Morning, I am doing good, Thanks. May I have your passport and DS160 confirmation letter pls?
Me: Gave the passport and DS160 confirmation letter (Bit surprised since he didn’t ask me for I797B approval notice or any other documents)
VO: Which company you are working for Sir?
Me: Answered
VO: Who is your client?
Me: Answered
VO: How much does your company pay you in US sir?
Me: I told the US annual salary as per I129 petition.
VO: That’s great. Can you tell me about your jobs and role?
Me: I answered in a short manner (Not in detail). At this time, he was looking into his monitor to his left side and checking something.
VO: Do you have any visa denial before Sir?
Me: Yes I do. Last year I have applied for L1B blanket and it was denied.
VO: Denied for?
Me: Since that category is for candidates with highly specialized skills, my visa was denied and Visa officer asked me to apply for a different category.
VO: Again looking into his monitor and said, “Just wait for a moment Sir” and went inside.
Me: (I was very much tensed at this point)
VO: Congratulations Sir, your visa is approved. You can leave now.
Me: Thanks you so much Sir.
One thing to say, H1B visa stamping interview is pretty simple and no need to worry at all. Surely visa will be approved. Good Luck
My appointment timing is at 8am in the morning and I reached the consulate at 7.15am. There was two separate queues standing outside, one for 7.30 and another for 8am. I stood in 8am queue and was waiting to get through the initial checks.
Once all the security checks are done, they asked me to go to the interview section by issuing a receipt with token number and asked me to look at the display and wait for my token number and move to the respective counter for interview.
After 30 mins, my turn came and I moved to the counter. The below are the questions asked by Visa officer (VO) and the answers provided by me.
Me: Good Morning Sir, How are you doing?
VO: Good Morning, I am doing good, Thanks. May I have your passport and DS160 confirmation letter pls?
Me: Gave the passport and DS160 confirmation letter (Bit surprised since he didn’t ask me for I797B approval notice or any other documents)
VO: Which company you are working for Sir?
Me: Answered
VO: Who is your client?
Me: Answered
VO: How much does your company pay you in US sir?
Me: I told the US annual salary as per I129 petition.
VO: That’s great. Can you tell me about your jobs and role?
Me: I answered in a short manner (Not in detail). At this time, he was looking into his monitor to his left side and checking something.
VO: Do you have any visa denial before Sir?
Me: Yes I do. Last year I have applied for L1B blanket and it was denied.
VO: Denied for?
Me: Since that category is for candidates with highly specialized skills, my visa was denied and Visa officer asked me to apply for a different category.
VO: Again looking into his monitor and said, “Just wait for a moment Sir” and went inside.
Me: (I was very much tensed at this point)
VO: Congratulations Sir, your visa is approved. You can leave now.
Me: Thanks you so much Sir.
One thing to say, H1B visa stamping interview is pretty simple and no need to worry at all. Surely visa will be approved. Good Luck
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Client Letter Original / Photo Copy
Hi All,
I have scheduled my VISA interview next week in Hyderabad.
After going thru the experiences in immihelp i requested my employer to send me Client Letter.
They are in process of getting one, my question is Client Letter has to be original / photocopy should be fine.
Please suggest me in this regard.
I have scheduled my VISA interview next week in Hyderabad.
After going thru the experiences in immihelp i requested my employer to send me Client Letter.
They are in process of getting one, my question is Client Letter has to be original / photocopy should be fine.
Please suggest me in this regard.
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SOW for Inhouse Project?
Hi All, I am going to attend visa soon, I am IT employee my consultancy has inhouse project...people are mentioning about SOW, does it apply for inhouse also? I spoken to my client they said they dont have as such as you are inhouse project...Request to clarify whether it applicable for me also or not ...
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H1B interview at Hyderabad
I have attended H1B interview at Hyderabad few days back.
List of certificates for H1B Bio Metric
Passport
Appointment confirmation letter
DS 160 Confirmation Page
List of certificates for H1B Interview
Passport
Appointment confirmation letter
DS 160 Confirmation Page
I 797 B Document
LCA
I 129
Master Service Agreement
Client letter
SOW
Project Description
Offer Letter
Employment Agreement
Company Previous W2's
List of employees
Resume
IT RETURNS OF LAST 4 YEARS
BANK STATEMENT
Previous company offer Letters
Previous company Experience Letters
Current Company Offer Letter
LAST 6 months PAY SLIPS
MARRIAGE CERTIFCATE
Wedding Invitations
MARRIAGE PHOTOS
MY EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATES
MY WIFE EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATES
OFC: I just went in and gave my fingerprints, they have asked me what is my purpose. I wasn't expecting this question but told the answer. Everything is done in 10 min.
Visa Interview: I have to wait for 3 long hours before I go to actual interview after entering the consulate. VO officer has rejected 6 persons before me in queue for various reasons(they are all not H1 but different visas). She caught a fraudulent visa applicant and made him sweat as he is telling lies.
I was dejected as all the visas are being rejected in front of me and finally my turn.
Vo officer: Asked my wife to keep her hand for finger prints.
I was looking very tensed
Vo officer: Sir, please relax.
Me: ok mam.
Vo officer: give me your passport.
Me: gave them.
VO officer: please give me your petition.
Me: gave them.
VO: where are you going.
Me: told them the city and state.
VO: Place your right hand on the scanner.
Me: I did it
VO: you are done, your visa is approved.
Me: Thanks
Prepare well and don't be tensed as me :), thanks immihelp and all the best for you folks.
List of certificates for H1B Bio Metric
Passport
Appointment confirmation letter
DS 160 Confirmation Page
List of certificates for H1B Interview
Passport
Appointment confirmation letter
DS 160 Confirmation Page
I 797 B Document
LCA
I 129
Master Service Agreement
Client letter
SOW
Project Description
Offer Letter
Employment Agreement
Company Previous W2's
List of employees
Resume
IT RETURNS OF LAST 4 YEARS
BANK STATEMENT
Previous company offer Letters
Previous company Experience Letters
Current Company Offer Letter
LAST 6 months PAY SLIPS
MARRIAGE CERTIFCATE
Wedding Invitations
MARRIAGE PHOTOS
MY EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATES
MY WIFE EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATES
OFC: I just went in and gave my fingerprints, they have asked me what is my purpose. I wasn't expecting this question but told the answer. Everything is done in 10 min.
Visa Interview: I have to wait for 3 long hours before I go to actual interview after entering the consulate. VO officer has rejected 6 persons before me in queue for various reasons(they are all not H1 but different visas). She caught a fraudulent visa applicant and made him sweat as he is telling lies.
I was dejected as all the visas are being rejected in front of me and finally my turn.
Vo officer: Asked my wife to keep her hand for finger prints.
I was looking very tensed
Vo officer: Sir, please relax.
Me: ok mam.
Vo officer: give me your passport.
Me: gave them.
VO officer: please give me your petition.
Me: gave them.
VO: where are you going.
Me: told them the city and state.
VO: Place your right hand on the scanner.
Me: I did it
VO: you are done, your visa is approved.
Me: Thanks
Prepare well and don't be tensed as me :), thanks immihelp and all the best for you folks.
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H1 Interview Delhi on 11 August
My H1 Visa Interview Questions @Delhi on 11 August.
Thanks to everyone who share there experience that help to build up confidence to others.
I went to coinsulate with my Wife and 3 years old daughter. It helped me a lot as I was given pririoty in Queques
Me: Good morning sir.
VO:Good morning.
VO:Can I have your passports
ME:Sure
VO:Is this the Initail H1 Visa request or Extension
ME:Its Initail H1 Visa Request Sir
VO:What is your Present Position and Profile
ME:System Analyst/HRMS Admin
VO:Who is your Client
ME:Gave name of Fortune 5 company
VO:How long are your married.
ME:3 years
VO:How long you have been working for same company
ME:7 years
VO:What are your quslifications
ME:Masters in IT
VO:Your will get an SMS. Your Visa is approved.
ME: Thanks a Lot
Thanks to everyone who share there experience that help to build up confidence to others.
I went to coinsulate with my Wife and 3 years old daughter. It helped me a lot as I was given pririoty in Queques
Me: Good morning sir.
VO:Good morning.
VO:Can I have your passports
ME:Sure
VO:Is this the Initail H1 Visa request or Extension
ME:Its Initail H1 Visa Request Sir
VO:What is your Present Position and Profile
ME:System Analyst/HRMS Admin
VO:Who is your Client
ME:Gave name of Fortune 5 company
VO:How long are your married.
ME:3 years
VO:How long you have been working for same company
ME:7 years
VO:What are your quslifications
ME:Masters in IT
VO:Your will get an SMS. Your Visa is approved.
ME: Thanks a Lot
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H1B GOT STAMPED
TODAY ONLY I GOT MY AND MY WIFE H1 GOT STAMPED. MINE WAS A SMALL COMPANY WITH 2 EMPLOYEES BUT HAD END CLIENT LETTER.
OFC WAS STRAIGHT AND IN VISA INTERVIEW, CONSULATE DID NOT ASK ME FOR ANY DOCUMENT EXCEPT i797.
BEST OF LUCK TO YOU ALL FOR THEIR VISA INTERVIEWS.
STAY HEALTHY AND HAPPY. KEEP SMILING :)
OFC WAS STRAIGHT AND IN VISA INTERVIEW, CONSULATE DID NOT ASK ME FOR ANY DOCUMENT EXCEPT i797.
BEST OF LUCK TO YOU ALL FOR THEIR VISA INTERVIEWS.
STAY HEALTHY AND HAPPY. KEEP SMILING :)
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Anyone can give me an idea about the timeline after I submit my docs in VFS
Hello,
Though I know,there is no exact time frame for the administrative processing. I just wanted to know if some one has gne through the same situation. I had my H1b visa interview on 3rd July 2014 and after I got a 221g I have submitted all the docs on 4th August 2014. Since 7th August 2014 the CEAC tracking website shows my application under administrative processing. Please let me know, if anyone had went through the same experience and how long did it take after 221g document submission.
Thanks in advance.
Though I know,there is no exact time frame for the administrative processing. I just wanted to know if some one has gne through the same situation. I had my H1b visa interview on 3rd July 2014 and after I got a 221g I have submitted all the docs on 4th August 2014. Since 7th August 2014 the CEAC tracking website shows my application under administrative processing. Please let me know, if anyone had went through the same experience and how long did it take after 221g document submission.
Thanks in advance.
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H4 Minor Visa Waiver Experience
Hi,
I have applied for H4 for my Kid, his age is less than 14 years.
Thought might be useful for forum users who are planning fr same.
Docs Submitted at Drop off location:
1. Passport
2. DS 160 Confirmation
3. Appointment Confirmation
4. Primary Applicant Visa Copy
5. I797 Copy
6. Fee Receipt
Received PP with Visa in 7 days.
I have applied for H4 for my Kid, his age is less than 14 years.
Thought might be useful for forum users who are planning fr same.
Docs Submitted at Drop off location:
1. Passport
2. DS 160 Confirmation
3. Appointment Confirmation
4. Primary Applicant Visa Copy
5. I797 Copy
6. Fee Receipt
Received PP with Visa in 7 days.
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H1B/H4 Interview at Mumbai Consulate...
First of all I would like to say Thanks to all users here for sharing their experiences and it really helped me building up my confidence. Many Thanks again.
OFC: Aug 6th And Interview: Aug 7th
OFC:
Many users shared complete procedure and it is pretty simple hence not going for details again.
Interview:
My Interview was scheduled at 9 00 am, We reached the consulate at 8 am, joined the queue at 8:30 am.
Visa Officer (VO) called us at 10:05 am.
VO: Good Morning
Me: Good Morning
VO: Can I have your Passports? (VO didn't ask for any papers.)
Hand over all the passports.
VO: which company do you work for?
Me: Answered.
VO: What is the project details?
Me: Explained the project for 30 seconds.
VO: What is your highest degree?
Me: Answered.
To my wife:
VO: How long you have been married? (my wife was a bit nervous seeing few rejections while we were in the queue and she is not fluent in English so couldn't understand the question. And we didn't get a choice of translator as I have book her appointment with me only.)
Me: She is not fluent in English.
VO asked for translator and one lady arrived in 10 seconds.
VO: How long you have been married?
Wife: Answered
VO: Birth dates of your kids? (We didn't took kids with us but it would be beneficial if you can take as they get preference over the queue but only on scheduled slot. They will not allow you to enter before scheduled slot.)
Wife: Answered
VO: Your visa is approved and you will get passports in 2-3 working days.
Me: Thank you sir.
All the best for the applicants - Please post your questions I would be happy to help.
OFC: Aug 6th And Interview: Aug 7th
OFC:
Many users shared complete procedure and it is pretty simple hence not going for details again.
Interview:
My Interview was scheduled at 9 00 am, We reached the consulate at 8 am, joined the queue at 8:30 am.
Visa Officer (VO) called us at 10:05 am.
VO: Good Morning
Me: Good Morning
VO: Can I have your Passports? (VO didn't ask for any papers.)
Hand over all the passports.
VO: which company do you work for?
Me: Answered.
VO: What is the project details?
Me: Explained the project for 30 seconds.
VO: What is your highest degree?
Me: Answered.
To my wife:
VO: How long you have been married? (my wife was a bit nervous seeing few rejections while we were in the queue and she is not fluent in English so couldn't understand the question. And we didn't get a choice of translator as I have book her appointment with me only.)
Me: She is not fluent in English.
VO asked for translator and one lady arrived in 10 seconds.
VO: How long you have been married?
Wife: Answered
VO: Birth dates of your kids? (We didn't took kids with us but it would be beneficial if you can take as they get preference over the queue but only on scheduled slot. They will not allow you to enter before scheduled slot.)
Wife: Answered
VO: Your visa is approved and you will get passports in 2-3 working days.
Me: Thank you sir.
All the best for the applicants - Please post your questions I would be happy to help.
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