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H1B & H4 Consulate interview @Chennai
I attended H1b Interview at Chennai US Consulate on Dec 2nd along with my husband who applied for H4
Below is the interview conversation
VO: Good morning Ma’am, Good morning Sir :)
Applicants: Good morning :)
VO: Can I have your passports please
Applicant: Sure.
VO: Which company do you work for?
Primary Applicant: Mention employer name
VO: How long have you been working with the employer?
Primary Applicant: Answered accordingly
VO: Which location will you be travelling to in the US?
Primary Applicant: Answered accordingly
VO: What is your designation?
Primary Applicant: Computer Systems Analyst (as mentioned in the LCA)
VO: Who is your client?
Primary Applicant: Mention the client name YYYY
VO: what is your clients business?
Primary Applicant: Give a brief of client s business eg: what do they do?
VO: Can you spell your client name?
Primary Applicant: Spelt the client name
VO: How long have you been married?
Primary Applicant: Answer accordingly
VO: Can I look at your Marriage Certificate
Primary Applicant: Yes. Sure.
VO: Sir, Which company do you work for?
Dependent: Answered accordingly
VO: How long have you worked for your company?
Dependent: Answered accordingly
VO: Thank you. Your visa’s have been approved .you will receive your stamped passport in 4-5 working days. Have a good day :)
Applicants: Thank you. Have a good day too :)
Have all your documents ready.Be confident,polite and answer to the point. All the best:)
Below is the interview conversation
VO: Good morning Ma’am, Good morning Sir :)
Applicants: Good morning :)
VO: Can I have your passports please
Applicant: Sure.
VO: Which company do you work for?
Primary Applicant: Mention employer name
VO: How long have you been working with the employer?
Primary Applicant: Answered accordingly
VO: Which location will you be travelling to in the US?
Primary Applicant: Answered accordingly
VO: What is your designation?
Primary Applicant: Computer Systems Analyst (as mentioned in the LCA)
VO: Who is your client?
Primary Applicant: Mention the client name YYYY
VO: what is your clients business?
Primary Applicant: Give a brief of client s business eg: what do they do?
VO: Can you spell your client name?
Primary Applicant: Spelt the client name
VO: How long have you been married?
Primary Applicant: Answer accordingly
VO: Can I look at your Marriage Certificate
Primary Applicant: Yes. Sure.
VO: Sir, Which company do you work for?
Dependent: Answered accordingly
VO: How long have you worked for your company?
Dependent: Answered accordingly
VO: Thank you. Your visa’s have been approved .you will receive your stamped passport in 4-5 working days. Have a good day :)
Applicants: Thank you. Have a good day too :)
Have all your documents ready.Be confident,polite and answer to the point. All the best:)
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H1B - Doubt on In-house project
My employer said my project is of In-house project and in petition docs saying like project is for the client xyz. My doubt here is for in house project can we have client and client letters?
When i gone through the client site there i able to see "Powered by Employer name" and employer as corporate partner to that client. I got confused like now i should have client letter or employer's offer letter only enough as in house project?
Your inputs will be helpful to me.
When i gone through the client site there i able to see "Powered by Employer name" and employer as corporate partner to that client. I got confused like now i should have client letter or employer's offer letter only enough as in house project?
Your inputs will be helpful to me.
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H1b at Mumbai Exp
Dears,
I would like to thank all those people who shared their experiences, questions and suggestions through IMMIHELP. I prepared only from this forum and these truly helped me a lot for my interview.
Long awaiting day finally arrived!!
I attended OFC on XYth November and Visa interview on YZ November at MUMBAI. This was actually an amendment of H1B which was approved in 20XX. But I could not attend the embassy then.
I am currently working for one of MNC’s in India and H1 was applied from a small employer with middle size client.
OFC: -
Total time taken: - 15 mins (Process: - 5 mins, Waiting: - 10 mins)
OFC center reminded me of movies, people waiting in long queues with files and folders in scorching sun, wiping their sweat and waiting for their turn to come.
As we all are eager and obviously do not want to miss any opportunity, we go there prepared carrying all documents and almost an hour earlier. It will only test our patience. Trust me no one will open the gates or allow you to sit inside in shade. Sorry girls no preference here!!!
You are allowed inside before 15mins only. ONLY BELOW mentioned documents are required and will be asked for OFC.
Appointment Confirmation Letter
DS-160
Passport
They will check your details on appointment confirmation and DS 160 with passport at the gate. Then you are allowed inside in a queue where you are directed to collect a token number for OFC. Please ignore even if the person over there does not greet you. Does not matter!! Your passport will be checked and a sticker will be attached at the backside and a token will be given to you. You will be redirected to a room where hardly 5 counters were operating. You will be asked to stand at one of the counters. The lady will ask your above documents and passport. Your picture will be taken and finger prints will be scanned. Your DS-160 will be stamped and documents given to you. Collect all documents, if required can take courier form given at exit. That’s all you are done for the day!! (I took courier form on OFC day only and filled with mailing address :) )
INTERVIEW: - (My big day)
Total time taken: - 90 mins (Process: - 5 mins, Interview: - 15 mins, waiting: - 70 mins)
My slot was at 9 AM and reached there by 8 AM (travelled from Pune to Mumbai). I spent some time in car preparing questions and went to main gate at 8:50AM as my astrologer said me to go after 8:45 AM only?. Do not worry they will allow you even if you go 30mins before your allotted slot. But going beyond 30 mins will make you formal dress night dress as there is no place to wait there.
Documents I have carried to interview:
I-797
I-129 documents “Petition document”
LCA "Labor Condition Application"
Offer letter
Client invitation Letter (CIL)
Business level service agreement between employer and the client letter
Latest CV (Your role and responsibility should match with CIL)
Last 3 months pay slip
Last 3 months bank statement
Current organization appointment letter
All academic supporting documents
DS-160 Confirmation
Passport
Visa Appointment letter
Federal/State Tax documents
Project description
Passport 1st and last pages Photo copy
Present IT returns
They will check only your passport at the gate and will give you white pamphlet and redirect you to wait in queue. It was a long queue, many people and many emotions!! I had to wait almost 30 mins in the queue before I went inside for security check.
Security check: - There you will be asked to put all your documents in a tray and they will be scanned. You can collect your documents after security check. Please do not carry any pen drives, digital watches, remote keys, they are not allowed inside and you will be asked to go out. Repeat whole process again!!
Token collection and finger prints: - After security check you have to collect you token from a counter. They will paste it on your passport and redirect you to finger print confirmation!! Everyone over here will greet you so gracefully!!!
Now Waiting !!!..... You have to wait there. Lucky if you got seat there. Please monitor the screens for your number to attend interview at a counter.
At one counter, VO over there was approving almost everyone’s visa. I was praying to get my token on that counter. Luckily that was my lucky number counter :). I got on same counter. By the time I went there it was 10:00 am.
Just before I was in queue, 2 people continuously before me were rejected!! To my misfortune, the person who was rejected (10+ exp guy) started arguing with VO and VO said indirectly f **** *. His mood completely changed!! :( I was like OMG!!! What the hell did he do!!!
My tension increased and heart beat rose. I could hear my heart beat.
My turn now:
VO: (He signaled me and wished me with expression less and looking at monitor) Good Morning!!
(One good thing about VO’s, they give respect to women and children. I was relieved somewhat.)
Me: Good Morning!! (With full confidence and smile. Hands still cold but did not show on face!!)
VO: Pass your passport please
Me: passed
VO: please pass I797
Me: Passed (By this time I had organized all my documents in a folder with labels. VO was observing my documents and the way I organized)
VO: So you work for *** (my employer. looking at my I-797)
Me: No Sir. This will be my new employment. I currently work for ABC.
VO: Please pass your petition document
(I was confused and did not understand what petition document is, but did not show up my confusion. Luckily I took it out with I-797)
VO: (Looking at my file) Yes. The one on the top. (My God he is observing!!!)
Me: Passed I-129 (and then understood that I-129 was petition document)
VO: Pass me Client contract.
Me: Passed
VO: Give me Client letter please.
Me: Passed
VO: Who is your employer?
Me: *** (new employer).
VO: Who is your client?
Me: said name
VO: What is your highest qualification?
Me: Masters in **** *** from *** University
VO: Since when are you working for *** (my current company)?
Me: X yrs and Y months
VO: What is your current package?
Me: ** Lakhs per annum
VO: So you will be working at Client location?
Me: Yes sir
VO: Where are you traveling?
Me: XYZ state
VO: What is your role?
Me: ***
VO: What will you do there?
ME: Explained my responsibilities clearly and my project name.
(VO looked at my client letter and verified my roles. Then checked Client agreement copy and started typing on computer)
VO: How many people from your employer work for your client?
Me: I do not know sir. I will know once I report to my employer. (Please get the details from employer in prior. This led me into crocodiles den!! and took whole smooth interview into a tension interview !! ?)
VO: What!! (Looking at me) you do not know about your client!!
Me: (With smile and confidence) Sir, I do not know as he is my client and I will get all details from my employer once I report them.
VO: what is your project?
Me: *** project. (VO immediately started searching in computer. He looked not satisfied. So I continued) Explained confidently and crispy in 4 lines everything I knew and then stopped giving him some time.
Tip: - Do not stop until he looks confident but in not more than 4 lines. Once done, stop and give him some time. This will give him impression that we are not excited or eager to get the Visa and are not convincing him.
VO: Is *** (my project) different from ** (my client)?
Me: No. It is part of ** (my Client)
VO: (Again searching on computer, trying to get details and confirming) Is it a product of ** (client)?
ME: Yes. (Thought it is better to say yes than to give him scope to ask all questions. I was already too tired then)
VO looked satisfied. He looked at me like,” Idiot why did not you explain all this before. This would have saved my time and search”. ? He showed white pamphlet at corner of screen and asked
VO: Did you get White pamphlet?
Me: Yes. (I was happy :) )
But still the golden words were not coming and questions were coming up from him!! I literally started praying to my Guru.
VO read total Employee and Client letter like he was preparing for examination. Then he took one page and gave it to me along with I-797.
VO: This is women’s right in US. You can take this. (Passing both I 797 and white paper)
Me: (I took only paper and confirmed from him) Sir Can I take I 797?
VO: Yes please!! (Now in a happier tone)
VO: What will be your salary in US?
Me: **Thousand USD
VO: Do you have kids?
Me: No sir.
VO: Are you married?
Me: (With a big smile!!) Yes sir (Still thinking why he asked kids first? Thought he might be confused too :))
VO: Will your husband join you?
Me: No Sir. He has some other plans. (I actually said, “No sir, He has no other plans now” :) and then recollected what I said. I did not recorrect though as he might have stressed on that!! :) )
VO: For how long you will be working?
Me: Sir they asked me to work for a year for now.
VO was serious now after I answered above two questions. VO typing…typing….typing…typing like he was solving bug in production server. He looked confused whether or not to give me VISA. I was praying very hardly to my deity now to give me VISA. Then again showed the white pamphlet and said looking at me with in a question mark face
VO: You must read the white pamphlet thoroughly before coming to US
Me: Sure sir. (I was like “Is the Visa issued?” and trying to understand him, as he did not say that visa is approved)
VO: (Passing all documents except Passport, said seriously) Your visa will be ready in a couple of days.
Me: (Took all documents and wished him) Thank you sir!!! Good Day!!
I started walking fast from there not even looking back. I was afraid he would call me back and ask some more questions :)
Came out of center to queue line where we were waiting in morning and put all documents now not in an organized way. Took the courier form and gave at the courier counter, Payed 300 Rs and came out at 10:20. The whole process took 90 minutes.
Still not believing the Visa was issued. I confirmed when I received my passport next day at 02:30 pm!! :) Now all set to go!!
Folks, do not worry about anything. Everyone’s unique. Though two people before me were rejected, I was selected.
Just a recap!!
1. All your documents must be strong.
2. Confidence and Smile is what they see.
Do not get disheartened or lose your smile if VO is serious or is not responding for a long time. Smile even if it is artificial.
Do not look eager / anxious / excited to take visa.
Even after you get the Visa, be calm. (You can show your emotions outside hall as they observe)
3. Do not show tension in your body language. (They observe every moment of yours a lot)
Be confident when you walk.
Your tone should be clear and must sound confident.
Do not speak fast.
4. Use simple and crispy answers to the point.
Do not start convincing him.
Even if you forgot something which you wanted to explain just stop there and do not explain too much.
5. Please carry your documents organized as they are visible to VO.
If you don’t have some documents explain clearly and confidently.
6. Read well all your documents and about Project.
7. Dressing for Ladies:- Formals
a. Indian – Cotton dress, preferably light colors.
b. Western – business formals (coat and tie not mandate)
8. Your Luck
Wishing everyone Good Luck!! Thank you!!
Jai GuruDeva :)
I would like to thank all those people who shared their experiences, questions and suggestions through IMMIHELP. I prepared only from this forum and these truly helped me a lot for my interview.
Long awaiting day finally arrived!!
I attended OFC on XYth November and Visa interview on YZ November at MUMBAI. This was actually an amendment of H1B which was approved in 20XX. But I could not attend the embassy then.
I am currently working for one of MNC’s in India and H1 was applied from a small employer with middle size client.
OFC: -
Total time taken: - 15 mins (Process: - 5 mins, Waiting: - 10 mins)
OFC center reminded me of movies, people waiting in long queues with files and folders in scorching sun, wiping their sweat and waiting for their turn to come.
As we all are eager and obviously do not want to miss any opportunity, we go there prepared carrying all documents and almost an hour earlier. It will only test our patience. Trust me no one will open the gates or allow you to sit inside in shade. Sorry girls no preference here!!!
You are allowed inside before 15mins only. ONLY BELOW mentioned documents are required and will be asked for OFC.
Appointment Confirmation Letter
DS-160
Passport
They will check your details on appointment confirmation and DS 160 with passport at the gate. Then you are allowed inside in a queue where you are directed to collect a token number for OFC. Please ignore even if the person over there does not greet you. Does not matter!! Your passport will be checked and a sticker will be attached at the backside and a token will be given to you. You will be redirected to a room where hardly 5 counters were operating. You will be asked to stand at one of the counters. The lady will ask your above documents and passport. Your picture will be taken and finger prints will be scanned. Your DS-160 will be stamped and documents given to you. Collect all documents, if required can take courier form given at exit. That’s all you are done for the day!! (I took courier form on OFC day only and filled with mailing address :) )
INTERVIEW: - (My big day)
Total time taken: - 90 mins (Process: - 5 mins, Interview: - 15 mins, waiting: - 70 mins)
My slot was at 9 AM and reached there by 8 AM (travelled from Pune to Mumbai). I spent some time in car preparing questions and went to main gate at 8:50AM as my astrologer said me to go after 8:45 AM only?. Do not worry they will allow you even if you go 30mins before your allotted slot. But going beyond 30 mins will make you formal dress night dress as there is no place to wait there.
Documents I have carried to interview:
I-797
I-129 documents “Petition document”
LCA "Labor Condition Application"
Offer letter
Client invitation Letter (CIL)
Business level service agreement between employer and the client letter
Latest CV (Your role and responsibility should match with CIL)
Last 3 months pay slip
Last 3 months bank statement
Current organization appointment letter
All academic supporting documents
DS-160 Confirmation
Passport
Visa Appointment letter
Federal/State Tax documents
Project description
Passport 1st and last pages Photo copy
Present IT returns
They will check only your passport at the gate and will give you white pamphlet and redirect you to wait in queue. It was a long queue, many people and many emotions!! I had to wait almost 30 mins in the queue before I went inside for security check.
Security check: - There you will be asked to put all your documents in a tray and they will be scanned. You can collect your documents after security check. Please do not carry any pen drives, digital watches, remote keys, they are not allowed inside and you will be asked to go out. Repeat whole process again!!
Token collection and finger prints: - After security check you have to collect you token from a counter. They will paste it on your passport and redirect you to finger print confirmation!! Everyone over here will greet you so gracefully!!!
Now Waiting !!!..... You have to wait there. Lucky if you got seat there. Please monitor the screens for your number to attend interview at a counter.
At one counter, VO over there was approving almost everyone’s visa. I was praying to get my token on that counter. Luckily that was my lucky number counter :). I got on same counter. By the time I went there it was 10:00 am.
Just before I was in queue, 2 people continuously before me were rejected!! To my misfortune, the person who was rejected (10+ exp guy) started arguing with VO and VO said indirectly f **** *. His mood completely changed!! :( I was like OMG!!! What the hell did he do!!!
My tension increased and heart beat rose. I could hear my heart beat.
My turn now:
VO: (He signaled me and wished me with expression less and looking at monitor) Good Morning!!
(One good thing about VO’s, they give respect to women and children. I was relieved somewhat.)
Me: Good Morning!! (With full confidence and smile. Hands still cold but did not show on face!!)
VO: Pass your passport please
Me: passed
VO: please pass I797
Me: Passed (By this time I had organized all my documents in a folder with labels. VO was observing my documents and the way I organized)
VO: So you work for *** (my employer. looking at my I-797)
Me: No Sir. This will be my new employment. I currently work for ABC.
VO: Please pass your petition document
(I was confused and did not understand what petition document is, but did not show up my confusion. Luckily I took it out with I-797)
VO: (Looking at my file) Yes. The one on the top. (My God he is observing!!!)
Me: Passed I-129 (and then understood that I-129 was petition document)
VO: Pass me Client contract.
Me: Passed
VO: Give me Client letter please.
Me: Passed
VO: Who is your employer?
Me: *** (new employer).
VO: Who is your client?
Me: said name
VO: What is your highest qualification?
Me: Masters in **** *** from *** University
VO: Since when are you working for *** (my current company)?
Me: X yrs and Y months
VO: What is your current package?
Me: ** Lakhs per annum
VO: So you will be working at Client location?
Me: Yes sir
VO: Where are you traveling?
Me: XYZ state
VO: What is your role?
Me: ***
VO: What will you do there?
ME: Explained my responsibilities clearly and my project name.
(VO looked at my client letter and verified my roles. Then checked Client agreement copy and started typing on computer)
VO: How many people from your employer work for your client?
Me: I do not know sir. I will know once I report to my employer. (Please get the details from employer in prior. This led me into crocodiles den!! and took whole smooth interview into a tension interview !! ?)
VO: What!! (Looking at me) you do not know about your client!!
Me: (With smile and confidence) Sir, I do not know as he is my client and I will get all details from my employer once I report them.
VO: what is your project?
Me: *** project. (VO immediately started searching in computer. He looked not satisfied. So I continued) Explained confidently and crispy in 4 lines everything I knew and then stopped giving him some time.
Tip: - Do not stop until he looks confident but in not more than 4 lines. Once done, stop and give him some time. This will give him impression that we are not excited or eager to get the Visa and are not convincing him.
VO: Is *** (my project) different from ** (my client)?
Me: No. It is part of ** (my Client)
VO: (Again searching on computer, trying to get details and confirming) Is it a product of ** (client)?
ME: Yes. (Thought it is better to say yes than to give him scope to ask all questions. I was already too tired then)
VO looked satisfied. He looked at me like,” Idiot why did not you explain all this before. This would have saved my time and search”. ? He showed white pamphlet at corner of screen and asked
VO: Did you get White pamphlet?
Me: Yes. (I was happy :) )
But still the golden words were not coming and questions were coming up from him!! I literally started praying to my Guru.
VO read total Employee and Client letter like he was preparing for examination. Then he took one page and gave it to me along with I-797.
VO: This is women’s right in US. You can take this. (Passing both I 797 and white paper)
Me: (I took only paper and confirmed from him) Sir Can I take I 797?
VO: Yes please!! (Now in a happier tone)
VO: What will be your salary in US?
Me: **Thousand USD
VO: Do you have kids?
Me: No sir.
VO: Are you married?
Me: (With a big smile!!) Yes sir (Still thinking why he asked kids first? Thought he might be confused too :))
VO: Will your husband join you?
Me: No Sir. He has some other plans. (I actually said, “No sir, He has no other plans now” :) and then recollected what I said. I did not recorrect though as he might have stressed on that!! :) )
VO: For how long you will be working?
Me: Sir they asked me to work for a year for now.
VO was serious now after I answered above two questions. VO typing…typing….typing…typing like he was solving bug in production server. He looked confused whether or not to give me VISA. I was praying very hardly to my deity now to give me VISA. Then again showed the white pamphlet and said looking at me with in a question mark face
VO: You must read the white pamphlet thoroughly before coming to US
Me: Sure sir. (I was like “Is the Visa issued?” and trying to understand him, as he did not say that visa is approved)
VO: (Passing all documents except Passport, said seriously) Your visa will be ready in a couple of days.
Me: (Took all documents and wished him) Thank you sir!!! Good Day!!
I started walking fast from there not even looking back. I was afraid he would call me back and ask some more questions :)
Came out of center to queue line where we were waiting in morning and put all documents now not in an organized way. Took the courier form and gave at the courier counter, Payed 300 Rs and came out at 10:20. The whole process took 90 minutes.
Still not believing the Visa was issued. I confirmed when I received my passport next day at 02:30 pm!! :) Now all set to go!!
Folks, do not worry about anything. Everyone’s unique. Though two people before me were rejected, I was selected.
Just a recap!!
1. All your documents must be strong.
2. Confidence and Smile is what they see.
Do not get disheartened or lose your smile if VO is serious or is not responding for a long time. Smile even if it is artificial.
Do not look eager / anxious / excited to take visa.
Even after you get the Visa, be calm. (You can show your emotions outside hall as they observe)
3. Do not show tension in your body language. (They observe every moment of yours a lot)
Be confident when you walk.
Your tone should be clear and must sound confident.
Do not speak fast.
4. Use simple and crispy answers to the point.
Do not start convincing him.
Even if you forgot something which you wanted to explain just stop there and do not explain too much.
5. Please carry your documents organized as they are visible to VO.
If you don’t have some documents explain clearly and confidently.
6. Read well all your documents and about Project.
7. Dressing for Ladies:- Formals
a. Indian – Cotton dress, preferably light colors.
b. Western – business formals (coat and tie not mandate)
8. Your Luck
Wishing everyone Good Luck!! Thank you!!
Jai GuruDeva :)
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Name interchange issue
I am planning to go for h1b visa stamping but i have a problem with my name. Name in passport appears as
Last name: xyz
Given name:abc efg
but in H1 documents and other drivers license and bank statements name appears as
Last Name: xyz
First Name: efg abc
will this be an issue.
Last name: xyz
Given name:abc efg
but in H1 documents and other drivers license and bank statements name appears as
Last Name: xyz
First Name: efg abc
will this be an issue.
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Passport photo--query
Hi ,
I have got my h1b stamping done, the photo in my passport is clear but has a black background, will it be a problem while travelling?
Please advise.
Thanks,
I have got my h1b stamping done, the photo in my passport is clear but has a black background, will it be a problem while travelling?
Please advise.
Thanks,
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H1B and H4 approved in chennai on 2nd Dec 2013
Thanks to all the members of this forum.!!
H1B stamping interview was a cake walk.
VO: GM
ME: Very Good morning. How are you doing?
VO : Fine Thank you.
Looking at my ID card tag "You are from ABC company"
Who is you client?
Me: Answered
VO: Your US salary?
Me: Answered.
VO to my wife: Since how long you are married?
Wife: Answered
VO to my wife: What is your highest degree of education?
Wife: Answered
VO gave us the white pamphlet and said VISA is approved.
Please go to consulate at your scheduled time. Do not reach there earlier as you will have to wait until your slot time and they will not allow you inside earlier.
Be Confident
All the best.
H1B stamping interview was a cake walk.
VO: GM
ME: Very Good morning. How are you doing?
VO : Fine Thank you.
Looking at my ID card tag "You are from ABC company"
Who is you client?
Me: Answered
VO: Your US salary?
Me: Answered.
VO to my wife: Since how long you are married?
Wife: Answered
VO to my wife: What is your highest degree of education?
Wife: Answered
VO gave us the white pamphlet and said VISA is approved.
Please go to consulate at your scheduled time. Do not reach there earlier as you will have to wait until your slot time and they will not allow you inside earlier.
Be Confident
All the best.
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I am sharing me and my wife experience of the visa interview. H1B visa for my wife and H4 visa for
Big thanks for Immihelp and thanks a lot for sharing your experience as it was really helpful.
I am sharing me and my wife experience of the visa interview. H1B visa for my wife and H4 visa for me and my Kid. I hope this may help some of you who is going to attend the interview. The visa interview for my wife H1B was in Hyderabad at 10:30 AM (13th Nov 2013)
Me and My son (3.8 months) attended interview on Dec 2nd, 2013 ( 8:30 AM)
OFC: it was normal process for photo and finger print. Kids below 14 years take one photo copy (2*2 inches) no finger print needed for them.
H1B and H4 Visa Interviews – Process at US Consulate in Hyderabad.
My wife reached the US Consulate by 30 min before for the appointment scheduled at 10.30Am.
Here is the Interview Part:
My Wife ( H1B Visa) on 13 Nov 2013:
Good Morning Sir (VO: Good Morning)
VO: Give me your Passport (My Wife: Handed over the passport)
VO: Who is your client? (My Wife: Iam working for My Employer on an Internal Project)
VO: how much salary will you be getting in US? (Answered)
And after that he said, “Your Visa Approved. Have a nice day”
To Me and my son on 2nd Dec 2013 (H4 Visa ) :
Good Morning Sir (VO: Good Morning)
VO: give the Passports along with Photo of my Kid.
VO: When did you both get married? (Me: Answered)
VO: How much salary is you wife getting for Annum? (Me: Answered)
asked for left thumb impression and said “Your both Visas Approved. Have a nice day”.
Things to remember for Visa Interview – My thoughts
1. Be calm and confident.
2. Don’t get influenced by other interviews that are happening.
3. Dress nicely.
4. Have an eye contact with the Visa officer.
5. Don’t be nervous.
I am sharing me and my wife experience of the visa interview. H1B visa for my wife and H4 visa for me and my Kid. I hope this may help some of you who is going to attend the interview. The visa interview for my wife H1B was in Hyderabad at 10:30 AM (13th Nov 2013)
Me and My son (3.8 months) attended interview on Dec 2nd, 2013 ( 8:30 AM)
OFC: it was normal process for photo and finger print. Kids below 14 years take one photo copy (2*2 inches) no finger print needed for them.
H1B and H4 Visa Interviews – Process at US Consulate in Hyderabad.
My wife reached the US Consulate by 30 min before for the appointment scheduled at 10.30Am.
Here is the Interview Part:
My Wife ( H1B Visa) on 13 Nov 2013:
Good Morning Sir (VO: Good Morning)
VO: Give me your Passport (My Wife: Handed over the passport)
VO: Who is your client? (My Wife: Iam working for My Employer on an Internal Project)
VO: how much salary will you be getting in US? (Answered)
And after that he said, “Your Visa Approved. Have a nice day”
To Me and my son on 2nd Dec 2013 (H4 Visa ) :
Good Morning Sir (VO: Good Morning)
VO: give the Passports along with Photo of my Kid.
VO: When did you both get married? (Me: Answered)
VO: How much salary is you wife getting for Annum? (Me: Answered)
asked for left thumb impression and said “Your both Visas Approved. Have a nice day”.
Things to remember for Visa Interview – My thoughts
1. Be calm and confident.
2. Don’t get influenced by other interviews that are happening.
3. Dress nicely.
4. Have an eye contact with the Visa officer.
5. Don’t be nervous.
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H1B re-stamping for couple at Mumbai
We have finished interview and it was pretty simple, lot simpler than expected.
Me and my wife both are on H1 from different employers. My wife is full time employee, i am consulting but direct client.
01-December-2013
Finger print appointment-
Key things to remember-
- Do NOT carry any bags, mobile, watch, wallet etc.. They do NOT allow you to carry anything except your document file.. Not even watch.. And the jeopardy is that there is no SAFE place to put your valuables.. there is one locker running by private guy... satish.. eating gutaka all the time and in a very unsafe place.. So short story long.. DO NOT CARRY anything except documents and some cash.
- It takes just 10-15 minutes for taking finger prints and no brainer process. Just follow what the official staff guides you.
02-December-2013
Visa interview
We both went for visa interview, Gave interview together. This is big plus to give interview together even if you both are on separate h1b visas.
Key things-
- Be confident
- Go through the questions given here in immihelp..
- VO are very frank, but want straight answers as they have hundreds of interview to be taken in a day..
- So be clear and precise in your answers.
- We took so much efforts because of my consulting job, but she didn't even looked at any of those documents, She just asked - i797, passport, and client letter for me.(I didn't have client letter as my client do NOT provide it to consultants, but my manager had signed a confirmation letter that i am working for him and reporting him and he has work available till next year end.. that's it.. When she asked client letter, i gave that confirmation letter which includes my routine work details and my role.. and it worked like champ)
For my wife - passport, i797 and company name change certificate..(Her employer changed the name recently)
For us they asked
I feel that your emotions and spending time with family during your short vacation in INDIA is much more valuable than spending time for whole lot of preparation for visa stamping interview.. and pray to Krishna.. it helped me a lot..
Me and my wife both are on H1 from different employers. My wife is full time employee, i am consulting but direct client.
01-December-2013
Finger print appointment-
Key things to remember-
- Do NOT carry any bags, mobile, watch, wallet etc.. They do NOT allow you to carry anything except your document file.. Not even watch.. And the jeopardy is that there is no SAFE place to put your valuables.. there is one locker running by private guy... satish.. eating gutaka all the time and in a very unsafe place.. So short story long.. DO NOT CARRY anything except documents and some cash.
- It takes just 10-15 minutes for taking finger prints and no brainer process. Just follow what the official staff guides you.
02-December-2013
Visa interview
We both went for visa interview, Gave interview together. This is big plus to give interview together even if you both are on separate h1b visas.
Key things-
- Be confident
- Go through the questions given here in immihelp..
- VO are very frank, but want straight answers as they have hundreds of interview to be taken in a day..
- So be clear and precise in your answers.
- We took so much efforts because of my consulting job, but she didn't even looked at any of those documents, She just asked - i797, passport, and client letter for me.(I didn't have client letter as my client do NOT provide it to consultants, but my manager had signed a confirmation letter that i am working for him and reporting him and he has work available till next year end.. that's it.. When she asked client letter, i gave that confirmation letter which includes my routine work details and my role.. and it worked like champ)
For my wife - passport, i797 and company name change certificate..(Her employer changed the name recently)
For us they asked
I feel that your emotions and spending time with family during your short vacation in INDIA is much more valuable than spending time for whole lot of preparation for visa stamping interview.. and pray to Krishna.. it helped me a lot..
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H1B interview on 25th
Hi All ,
first of all big thanks a to all for sharing your experience as it was really helpful.
OFC on 24th, it was normal process for photo and finger prints ( advice: do not go too early, 30 min before the schedule time is more than enough)
Interview o 25th: (same here , just be 30 min before the schedule time)
Me: Good Morning Sir
VO: Good Morning
VO: give me your passport.
ME: handed over the passports
VO: Which company do you work for:
ME: xxxxxxxx
VO: What is your current role?
ME: Explained in 2 sentence
VO: Who is your client?
ME : YYYY XX
VO: Name some other clients of your company:
ME: Named 3 more clients
VO: How much salary wil you be getting in US?
ME : $xxxxx
VO: VO was just typed something and after 2-3 min told,
Your Visa is approved
Thanks
Just be confident,
Good luck to all
first of all big thanks a to all for sharing your experience as it was really helpful.
OFC on 24th, it was normal process for photo and finger prints ( advice: do not go too early, 30 min before the schedule time is more than enough)
Interview o 25th: (same here , just be 30 min before the schedule time)
Me: Good Morning Sir
VO: Good Morning
VO: give me your passport.
ME: handed over the passports
VO: Which company do you work for:
ME: xxxxxxxx
VO: What is your current role?
ME: Explained in 2 sentence
VO: Who is your client?
ME : YYYY XX
VO: Name some other clients of your company:
ME: Named 3 more clients
VO: How much salary wil you be getting in US?
ME : $xxxxx
VO: VO was just typed something and after 2-3 min told,
Your Visa is approved
Thanks
Just be confident,
Good luck to all
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H1B Interview at Hyderabad Consulate
First of all thanks to all who shared their experiences; it helped me in getting my Visa.
OFC Interview on 22nd Nov Firday: it was scheduled at 12 noon.
on this day they just take the Finger prints and a Photo. I went 30 mins early before my appointment time, they accepted and taken the finger prints.
Visa Appointment on 25th Nov Monday scheduled at 10:30 am
i went 30 mins before. There was a huge line, all the process before interview took 2hrs.
here is how my interview went on....
VO: Give me your passport and petition
Me: Good Afternoon officer and passed on the passport and I-797
VO: What is your Project about.
Me: explained.
VO: Where you will be working.
Me: at Employer Location
VO: From how many yrs you are working for this company.
Me: ZZZ
VO: Currently at which Location
Me: Hyderabad.
VO: Where is your US Office Location.
Me: ZZZ
VO: How much salary you will be getting over there per annum
Me: ZZZ
VO: Have you recieved this white pamplet.
Me: yes
VO: she checked some information for a while and at last she said your visa is approved you will recieve SMS and email alert once your passport is ready for pickup.
Me: Thanks mam, have a nice day.
The very next day my passport was ready for pickup, i went and collected my passport.
All the very best for all those who are going for Interview..........
OFC Interview on 22nd Nov Firday: it was scheduled at 12 noon.
on this day they just take the Finger prints and a Photo. I went 30 mins early before my appointment time, they accepted and taken the finger prints.
Visa Appointment on 25th Nov Monday scheduled at 10:30 am
i went 30 mins before. There was a huge line, all the process before interview took 2hrs.
here is how my interview went on....
VO: Give me your passport and petition
Me: Good Afternoon officer and passed on the passport and I-797
VO: What is your Project about.
Me: explained.
VO: Where you will be working.
Me: at Employer Location
VO: From how many yrs you are working for this company.
Me: ZZZ
VO: Currently at which Location
Me: Hyderabad.
VO: Where is your US Office Location.
Me: ZZZ
VO: How much salary you will be getting over there per annum
Me: ZZZ
VO: Have you recieved this white pamplet.
Me: yes
VO: she checked some information for a while and at last she said your visa is approved you will recieve SMS and email alert once your passport is ready for pickup.
Me: Thanks mam, have a nice day.
The very next day my passport was ready for pickup, i went and collected my passport.
All the very best for all those who are going for Interview..........
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