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H1 B Visa Experience 12/30/2013
Hi All,
I would like to thank everyone who have taken out their time and written their experience and questions in this forum.
Well, today I had my interview at 8:30am New Delhi embassy. The VO officer asked me few general questions like My employer name, my highest qualification and my job responsibilities. He was very cool with the answers and gave me a green signal right away.
Best of luck to all the people who have their interview today or in the coming weeks.
Thanks
Vaibhav
I would like to thank everyone who have taken out their time and written their experience and questions in this forum.
Well, today I had my interview at 8:30am New Delhi embassy. The VO officer asked me few general questions like My employer name, my highest qualification and my job responsibilities. He was very cool with the answers and gave me a green signal right away.
Best of luck to all the people who have their interview today or in the coming weeks.
Thanks
Vaibhav
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27/12/2013 - H1B Stamping experience after 2 times H1B Rejection and ONE time B2 Rejection
History:
I have been rejected 2 times on H1B with 221g white color ones.
AND
one time got rejected B2 visa.
Here is the Chennai experience on Friday the December 27th 2013
After getting the token directed me to go at 22 counter.
Consular officer was nice and he approved all the visas for the people front of me. But this time I have all the docs but still got doubt. Here it went.
1. Who is your employer?
Answered my employer name
2. Where are you going to work?
Working for my employer and I am going to work at the client location.
After that VO was staring at his computer screen and his expressions got changed and while looking at his expressions I felt that I will be getting rejected this time too.
3. Do you have Client Letter?
I said My employer didn't give one but told him have other docs.
He told me to give the entire packet and I did gave it to him and they have yellow slip to wait until they review.
They kept me waiting for 2 and half hours and finally called me at counter 31 and said Need more time to review the case and gave me Blue color 221G.
I still have hopes on this but lets see. I will definitely update the case once I get any update.
I have been rejected 2 times on H1B with 221g white color ones.
AND
one time got rejected B2 visa.
Here is the Chennai experience on Friday the December 27th 2013
After getting the token directed me to go at 22 counter.
Consular officer was nice and he approved all the visas for the people front of me. But this time I have all the docs but still got doubt. Here it went.
1. Who is your employer?
Answered my employer name
2. Where are you going to work?
Working for my employer and I am going to work at the client location.
After that VO was staring at his computer screen and his expressions got changed and while looking at his expressions I felt that I will be getting rejected this time too.
3. Do you have Client Letter?
I said My employer didn't give one but told him have other docs.
He told me to give the entire packet and I did gave it to him and they have yellow slip to wait until they review.
They kept me waiting for 2 and half hours and finally called me at counter 31 and said Need more time to review the case and gave me Blue color 221G.
I still have hopes on this but lets see. I will definitely update the case once I get any update.
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H4 dependant visa after getting H1 stamped
Dear All,
I have few question on H4.
After getting H1 stamped, is it possible to apply for H4 for dependents, even before H1 holder goes to US ?
If Yes, can the dependents go for stamping without (or) with H1 holder ?
If No, then should the H1 holder go to US and stay for few months before getting H4 ?
Thanks,
Gaurav.
I have few question on H4.
After getting H1 stamped, is it possible to apply for H4 for dependents, even before H1 holder goes to US ?
If Yes, can the dependents go for stamping without (or) with H1 holder ?
If No, then should the H1 holder go to US and stay for few months before getting H4 ?
Thanks,
Gaurav.
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H1B stamping outside India
Thanks for all those who shared their experience.
I got my H1B stamped in Saudi Arabia on 08 Dec 2013.
During the day of interview, i reached there before 1 hour. But allowed inside only before half an hour after heavy security check. After entering inside, i was asked to sit in a hall.
Documents Carried:
---------------------------
I-797B,
LCA,
I-129,
Passport,
Appointment Letter,
DS-160 confirmation letter,
Experience documents,
Pay slips,
Bank receipt of visa appointment fee,
Education certificates.
Initially an consulate officer checked my documents and asked me to get the bank receipt of visa appointment fee's, that i left in a bag in security. So, all documents should be there in hand at initial stage.
Later i got an number to sit until my turn comes. When my number was prompted, i went to VO. Conversation as follows..
1. Where are you working ?
Answered.
2. Which is your future company ?
Answered.
3. What is your salary there ?
Answered.
4. How long you are going to work ?
Answered.
5. What is your role there ?
Answered.
Then i was asked to sit for sometime.
After half an hour, one more consulate officer called me by name.
I went there and was asked almost same set of questions.
They got my finger prints and asked to leave. The VO mentioned that, if they want anything, they will call me in mobile, since i was staying in the same city.
Since there was no confirmation whether my visa got approved, i left the place thanking them.
Next day, my status was moved to 'Administrative Processing' from 'Ready'. When i emailed them, i got a reply stating that my visa was approved and i will receive the passport within couple of days.
Within 2 days, the status got changed to 'Issued' and received my passport.
Thanks again for all those who shared their experience.
I got my H1B stamped in Saudi Arabia on 08 Dec 2013.
During the day of interview, i reached there before 1 hour. But allowed inside only before half an hour after heavy security check. After entering inside, i was asked to sit in a hall.
Documents Carried:
---------------------------
I-797B,
LCA,
I-129,
Passport,
Appointment Letter,
DS-160 confirmation letter,
Experience documents,
Pay slips,
Bank receipt of visa appointment fee,
Education certificates.
Initially an consulate officer checked my documents and asked me to get the bank receipt of visa appointment fee's, that i left in a bag in security. So, all documents should be there in hand at initial stage.
Later i got an number to sit until my turn comes. When my number was prompted, i went to VO. Conversation as follows..
1. Where are you working ?
Answered.
2. Which is your future company ?
Answered.
3. What is your salary there ?
Answered.
4. How long you are going to work ?
Answered.
5. What is your role there ?
Answered.
Then i was asked to sit for sometime.
After half an hour, one more consulate officer called me by name.
I went there and was asked almost same set of questions.
They got my finger prints and asked to leave. The VO mentioned that, if they want anything, they will call me in mobile, since i was staying in the same city.
Since there was no confirmation whether my visa got approved, i left the place thanking them.
Next day, my status was moved to 'Administrative Processing' from 'Ready'. When i emailed them, i got a reply stating that my visa was approved and i will receive the passport within couple of days.
Within 2 days, the status got changed to 'Issued' and received my passport.
Thanks again for all those who shared their experience.
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H1B Stamping at Chennai
OFC on 24/12/2013 at 9 AM.
Interview date on 27/12/2013 at 9:30 AM
OFC office is located at Cenataph Road, near to Tynampet signal and I was reached at 8:40. There were around 15 people waiting in the line. I was asked the security person waiting outside the building and he was allowed me to go inside the building. Two people sitting near the door inside was verified my DS-160 confirmation, appointment copy, and passport. They attached a bar code sticker to my passport.
A family carried DS-160 application copy but not the confirmation page, the security people asked them to bring DS-160 confirmation copy so please be aware.
They allowed me to go big hall and there I have given actual bio-metrics. The officer asked my date of birth and full name, then took photo, left hand four fingers, right hand four fingers and two thumb finger impressions. That's all I came out by 8:50 AM. It took 10 mins exactly.
Interview:
-------------
Docs carried:
I-797B,
LCA,
I-129,
Passport,
appointment letter,
DS-160 confirmation letter,
Experience documents,
education certificates,
Marriage certificate, and
Photos
Reached Consulate by 8:45 AM and around 200 people standing in the line it is like Tirupati darsan Que :) and I asked few people about their slot and stood in the line. There was server failure on before day so whoever was having appointment they came on 27th.
Security person verified appointment copy and scanned bar code attached backside of my passport at OFC office. After body checking allowed me into the building, there checked documents folder ( they are not allowing CD/DVD/pen drive).
After that they have asked me to go to another building called passport lobby. There scanned again bar code on the passport and gave me a token. Token number starting with EZZZ, entered into big hall. There they took my right hand four fingers impressions. Felt little tension and the conversation with Visa officer follows.
Greetings exchanged..
1. Where are you working?
I am working with YYYY company and the petition is for ZZZ.
2. When did you get the offer from your future company?
Answered
3. Then why you are not joined your future company still?
I am waiting for the petition and visa approval and I have already put the paper with the current company.
4. What is your salary?
Answered
5. What is your roles in the future company?
Answered four roles.
Finally he said "Your Visa is approved." I said Thank you..
Be confident and answer.
Interview date on 27/12/2013 at 9:30 AM
OFC office is located at Cenataph Road, near to Tynampet signal and I was reached at 8:40. There were around 15 people waiting in the line. I was asked the security person waiting outside the building and he was allowed me to go inside the building. Two people sitting near the door inside was verified my DS-160 confirmation, appointment copy, and passport. They attached a bar code sticker to my passport.
A family carried DS-160 application copy but not the confirmation page, the security people asked them to bring DS-160 confirmation copy so please be aware.
They allowed me to go big hall and there I have given actual bio-metrics. The officer asked my date of birth and full name, then took photo, left hand four fingers, right hand four fingers and two thumb finger impressions. That's all I came out by 8:50 AM. It took 10 mins exactly.
Interview:
-------------
Docs carried:
I-797B,
LCA,
I-129,
Passport,
appointment letter,
DS-160 confirmation letter,
Experience documents,
education certificates,
Marriage certificate, and
Photos
Reached Consulate by 8:45 AM and around 200 people standing in the line it is like Tirupati darsan Que :) and I asked few people about their slot and stood in the line. There was server failure on before day so whoever was having appointment they came on 27th.
Security person verified appointment copy and scanned bar code attached backside of my passport at OFC office. After body checking allowed me into the building, there checked documents folder ( they are not allowing CD/DVD/pen drive).
After that they have asked me to go to another building called passport lobby. There scanned again bar code on the passport and gave me a token. Token number starting with EZZZ, entered into big hall. There they took my right hand four fingers impressions. Felt little tension and the conversation with Visa officer follows.
Greetings exchanged..
1. Where are you working?
I am working with YYYY company and the petition is for ZZZ.
2. When did you get the offer from your future company?
Answered
3. Then why you are not joined your future company still?
I am waiting for the petition and visa approval and I have already put the paper with the current company.
4. What is your salary?
Answered
5. What is your roles in the future company?
Answered four roles.
Finally he said "Your Visa is approved." I said Thank you..
Be confident and answer.
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H1 B Stamping in Chennai
OFC: 23rd Dec 2013 @ 11 .00 AM
Interview: 24th Dec 2013 @ 8.00 AM at Chennai.
OFC is a straight forward process just give your Finger prints and Photograph.
VO may ask your name and Date of birth for confirmation.
Note: Just reach before 15-20 min prior to your appointment, In chennai its near to Stalin's new house.All the time
VFS people will be assisting you so don't worry.
If you do any mistake in DS 160 don't worry, Out side OFC auto valas will be there they will take to internet cafe and help you, but they will charge you more as I saw two guys done mistake and done like that.
I reached chennai consulate near Gemini Circle @ 7.30 AM and there was lot of people already in the Queue and I asked one person what's his timing he said mine was 8.00 AM I stood after him.
VFS Employees will be checking your DS 160 form and Passport and let you go in after security checks.
Inside they will scan your file and stamp on closed envelopes and ask to go next building.
Shown the passport and took token number and went inside.
Mine was a Small company in US with 40 employees and I was the first one to attend visa Interview outside USA.
There were around 28 counters and waiting for my turn waiting the screen.On counter number 22 VO was like an Super Fast Express in my wait time around in 15 min time he approved more than 10 Viasa.
I prayed to god that I should get that Counter and he was with me My token number was shown on same Counter, That time my confidence was doubled.
Me : Good Morning Sir
Vo : Very Good Morning.
Vo : Who is your Employer.
Me : YYYY Solutions(He didn't understand I again told the Name clearly)
Vo : Is this New employment.(As I was wearing my current company ID card)
Me : Yes sir.
Vo : How you find this job?
Me : One of my friend working there refereed me.
Vo : How many employees are working?
Me : XX members.
Vo : Are you working on In-house Project?
Me : Yes.
Vo : What is your Project?
Me : I explained him for about 2-3 lines as my projects is related to HRMS bla bla...
Vo : Are you an HR guy?
Me : No Officer I'm a SAP Analyst Integrate HRMS to SAP and told 2 job responsibilities.
Vo : Can I see your Project Documentation?
Me : I opened the sealed cover and given the Documents which my employer sent. He taken those and left some where for 3 min, I was bit worried that time as I was the one who waited for such long time in that counter.
VO : Came and given the documents put my passport in a tray and said I'm Approving your visa but it was not audioable then he Gave me White pamphlet that time I was Clear My visa is approved.
Me : Said Thank you and Happy Christmas.
Vo : Thank you and same to you with smiling face.
It's like Going for an exam for leaked paper but Confidence and Smiling are the Keys.
All the Best for all...:)
Interview: 24th Dec 2013 @ 8.00 AM at Chennai.
OFC is a straight forward process just give your Finger prints and Photograph.
VO may ask your name and Date of birth for confirmation.
Note: Just reach before 15-20 min prior to your appointment, In chennai its near to Stalin's new house.All the time
VFS people will be assisting you so don't worry.
If you do any mistake in DS 160 don't worry, Out side OFC auto valas will be there they will take to internet cafe and help you, but they will charge you more as I saw two guys done mistake and done like that.
I reached chennai consulate near Gemini Circle @ 7.30 AM and there was lot of people already in the Queue and I asked one person what's his timing he said mine was 8.00 AM I stood after him.
VFS Employees will be checking your DS 160 form and Passport and let you go in after security checks.
Inside they will scan your file and stamp on closed envelopes and ask to go next building.
Shown the passport and took token number and went inside.
Mine was a Small company in US with 40 employees and I was the first one to attend visa Interview outside USA.
There were around 28 counters and waiting for my turn waiting the screen.On counter number 22 VO was like an Super Fast Express in my wait time around in 15 min time he approved more than 10 Viasa.
I prayed to god that I should get that Counter and he was with me My token number was shown on same Counter, That time my confidence was doubled.
Me : Good Morning Sir
Vo : Very Good Morning.
Vo : Who is your Employer.
Me : YYYY Solutions(He didn't understand I again told the Name clearly)
Vo : Is this New employment.(As I was wearing my current company ID card)
Me : Yes sir.
Vo : How you find this job?
Me : One of my friend working there refereed me.
Vo : How many employees are working?
Me : XX members.
Vo : Are you working on In-house Project?
Me : Yes.
Vo : What is your Project?
Me : I explained him for about 2-3 lines as my projects is related to HRMS bla bla...
Vo : Are you an HR guy?
Me : No Officer I'm a SAP Analyst Integrate HRMS to SAP and told 2 job responsibilities.
Vo : Can I see your Project Documentation?
Me : I opened the sealed cover and given the Documents which my employer sent. He taken those and left some where for 3 min, I was bit worried that time as I was the one who waited for such long time in that counter.
VO : Came and given the documents put my passport in a tray and said I'm Approving your visa but it was not audioable then he Gave me White pamphlet that time I was Clear My visa is approved.
Me : Said Thank you and Happy Christmas.
Vo : Thank you and same to you with smiling face.
It's like Going for an exam for leaked paper but Confidence and Smiling are the Keys.
All the Best for all...:)
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H1B
Interview date : 24th Dec 2013
Interview process was just 5 minutes.
I have read in this website most of them telling dont be nervous and be confident. I tried a lot but could not.
The person who stood before me for interview answered the roles and responsibilities that is different from his document. So VO asked him some additional documents that he did not have. He asked him to send some emails and handed some documents.
In my opinion What ever we answer should be from documents.There should not be mismatch unless we have justification.
I was nervous and my mind just went blank once I was before VO.
VO : How long have you been associated with your current company - ZZZ?
Me : 4 years
VO : Can you please tell me your Client company's Name?
Me : YYY
VO : What are your roles and responsibilities in the project?
Me : Answered as in the DS-160
VO : What will be your designation in US?
Me : Answered
VO : For my confirmation I am asking you this. Is this the first time you are going to US?
Me : Yes.
VO : Smiled and Handed me the White pamplet.The most expected words came out "I am approving your Visa. you can collect your passport in 2 or 3 days"
Interview process was just 5 minutes.
I have read in this website most of them telling dont be nervous and be confident. I tried a lot but could not.
The person who stood before me for interview answered the roles and responsibilities that is different from his document. So VO asked him some additional documents that he did not have. He asked him to send some emails and handed some documents.
In my opinion What ever we answer should be from documents.There should not be mismatch unless we have justification.
I was nervous and my mind just went blank once I was before VO.
VO : How long have you been associated with your current company - ZZZ?
Me : 4 years
VO : Can you please tell me your Client company's Name?
Me : YYY
VO : What are your roles and responsibilities in the project?
Me : Answered as in the DS-160
VO : What will be your designation in US?
Me : Answered
VO : For my confirmation I am asking you this. Is this the first time you are going to US?
Me : Yes.
VO : Smiled and Handed me the White pamplet.The most expected words came out "I am approving your Visa. you can collect your passport in 2 or 3 days"
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H1 B Stamping at Hyderabad
OFC : 22nd Dec 2013
PA : 23rd Dec 2013
Interview took about not more than 5 mins. actually my employer is very very small company and from india i was the first person who went for stamping.
Questions during the Interview .
1. Handover your Passports and I-797 B ?
2.who is your Employer and location?
3. are you going to work at Client location ?
Ans: i said No. i will be working in Employer location for the In House Project.
4.how long you been working with your employer ?
Ans: since it is a new employment, i have not yet started working with them.
5. about the project that you are going to work for ?
Ans : Explained about the Project (i took ample time to explain her with the examples)
during my explanation she is continuously typing the keyboard, though you feel she not attentive, keep talking until she moves to the next question.
6.how much are you going to earn in US per year ?
7.who is the current company in India that you are working for ?
8. what is your highest qualification?
9.over to my wife, how long you been married ?
thats the end of it, wished me good luck and said you will get an SMS regarding passport dispatch information.
PA : 23rd Dec 2013
Interview took about not more than 5 mins. actually my employer is very very small company and from india i was the first person who went for stamping.
Questions during the Interview .
1. Handover your Passports and I-797 B ?
2.who is your Employer and location?
3. are you going to work at Client location ?
Ans: i said No. i will be working in Employer location for the In House Project.
4.how long you been working with your employer ?
Ans: since it is a new employment, i have not yet started working with them.
5. about the project that you are going to work for ?
Ans : Explained about the Project (i took ample time to explain her with the examples)
during my explanation she is continuously typing the keyboard, though you feel she not attentive, keep talking until she moves to the next question.
6.how much are you going to earn in US per year ?
7.who is the current company in India that you are working for ?
8. what is your highest qualification?
9.over to my wife, how long you been married ?
thats the end of it, wished me good luck and said you will get an SMS regarding passport dispatch information.
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H1B Stamping - Hyderabad Consulate
Biometric(OFC)- 18 Dec
Interview - 19 Dec
Biometric is just fingerprinting and photo snap so no need to worry on day 1.Just reach 15-20 min prior to the appointment(documents-passport,ds160 confirmation,appointment confirmation)
Interview - appointment at 11 AM.went inside at 10 AM,after security check ,allowed the inside building ,Immigration people was pasted a slip on passport (token no) and shown me the LED monitor display area .Waited for 20 min then my turn came up.
Questions:
Who is your employer?
xxxxx
What is your annual salary?
xx$(I just told per hour and he asked again by pressing annual word i told approx xxx$ per annum)
Who is your client?
It's in house project .I work for my employer
what's the project?
bla bla-------explained in 2 to 3 sentences
What work you do ?
explained my responsibilites in 2 to 3 sentences
that's it.My Visa is approved.
I collected my visa stamped passport today(Dec23 rd)
Thanks for the people who shared their experiences here as it was given me the idea on questions,process etc.
Finally Be confident and be pleasant always.All the best for each and everyone who are waiting for visa stamping.
Interview - 19 Dec
Biometric is just fingerprinting and photo snap so no need to worry on day 1.Just reach 15-20 min prior to the appointment(documents-passport,ds160 confirmation,appointment confirmation)
Interview - appointment at 11 AM.went inside at 10 AM,after security check ,allowed the inside building ,Immigration people was pasted a slip on passport (token no) and shown me the LED monitor display area .Waited for 20 min then my turn came up.
Questions:
Who is your employer?
xxxxx
What is your annual salary?
xx$(I just told per hour and he asked again by pressing annual word i told approx xxx$ per annum)
Who is your client?
It's in house project .I work for my employer
what's the project?
bla bla-------explained in 2 to 3 sentences
What work you do ?
explained my responsibilites in 2 to 3 sentences
that's it.My Visa is approved.
I collected my visa stamped passport today(Dec23 rd)
Thanks for the people who shared their experiences here as it was given me the idea on questions,process etc.
Finally Be confident and be pleasant always.All the best for each and everyone who are waiting for visa stamping.
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H1B Stamping - Chennai Consulate
Biometric (OFC) - 19 Dec
Interview - 20 Dec
Biometric was a easy go, so just enjoy it.
Consulate PAI - Interview at 10 AM, went around 9.30 AM. Let inside around 10.05.
After security check, went to the 2nd building.
!st - They take our fingerprints in a different counter
Then go and have a sit and keep watching the LED monitor for your token number and which Queue to stand. Waited for around 10 mts. My turn came up.
Questions:
How long you have been working in your current company?
Your client name?
Visa is approved.
Be Confident & Stay kool, All the very best for each and everyone who are waiting!!!
Interview - 20 Dec
Biometric was a easy go, so just enjoy it.
Consulate PAI - Interview at 10 AM, went around 9.30 AM. Let inside around 10.05.
After security check, went to the 2nd building.
!st - They take our fingerprints in a different counter
Then go and have a sit and keep watching the LED monitor for your token number and which Queue to stand. Waited for around 10 mts. My turn came up.
Questions:
How long you have been working in your current company?
Your client name?
Visa is approved.
Be Confident & Stay kool, All the very best for each and everyone who are waiting!!!
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