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H1b Interview and 221G
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I appeared for H1b interview, consular asked me few questions and in the end gave me a blue paper saying they need to inquire about my sponsor regarding the visa. Next day i got email with the below text.
Dear applicant,
We tried to call you but no response;
Kindly, you are requested to submit your passport (and an extension letter, or a new I-20, if you are a student) to the front gate of the embassy (window 2), between 1 and 2:30 P.M.
Please bring a copy of this e-mail, DHL receipt, and passport copies.
I submitted my passport though DHL as there was some change in the procedure to submit t the passport in the Embassy.But my case still shows that it is in administrative processing. Did anyone faced the same problem. Please help .
I appeared for H1b interview, consular asked me few questions and in the end gave me a blue paper saying they need to inquire about my sponsor regarding the visa. Next day i got email with the below text.
Dear applicant,
We tried to call you but no response;
Kindly, you are requested to submit your passport (and an extension letter, or a new I-20, if you are a student) to the front gate of the embassy (window 2), between 1 and 2:30 P.M.
Please bring a copy of this e-mail, DHL receipt, and passport copies.
I submitted my passport though DHL as there was some change in the procedure to submit t the passport in the Embassy.But my case still shows that it is in administrative processing. Did anyone faced the same problem. Please help .
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H1B Visa approved - Chennai Consulate
Firstly I would like to thank each and everyone who has shared their experience, which has been seriously very motivational throughout this period.
Now coming to the point, I had my Interview scheduled on Sep-5... and after completing all the process I was waiting for my turn at the Interview counter....Once my number was displayed on the screen I went and stood in the line and the time was almost 1:00 PM.
By the time I stood in the line, all my hype for this Interview was gone, as the officer was in some kind of hurry and he was not even looking the applicant and straight away he was approving the visa. the max. time he spent for an applicant was 30 to 40 secs.
Finally, my turn came and before I could wish him he asked my Passport and I797 doc and when I gave...he started to enter something in his system and in the mean time he asked...
VO: Who is your Client"?
Me: Answered
VO: Your visa has been approved and here is the pamphlet.
And all this time he hardly looked at my face just once....
I said thankyou, by that time he called the next person.
Went to the courier division and gave my address and Rs.300 .
H1b Process was completed....
So H1b guys be cool, you can be rest assured about your visa....All the Best.....
Now coming to the point, I had my Interview scheduled on Sep-5... and after completing all the process I was waiting for my turn at the Interview counter....Once my number was displayed on the screen I went and stood in the line and the time was almost 1:00 PM.
By the time I stood in the line, all my hype for this Interview was gone, as the officer was in some kind of hurry and he was not even looking the applicant and straight away he was approving the visa. the max. time he spent for an applicant was 30 to 40 secs.
Finally, my turn came and before I could wish him he asked my Passport and I797 doc and when I gave...he started to enter something in his system and in the mean time he asked...
VO: Who is your Client"?
Me: Answered
VO: Your visa has been approved and here is the pamphlet.
And all this time he hardly looked at my face just once....
I said thankyou, by that time he called the next person.
Went to the courier division and gave my address and Rs.300 .
H1b Process was completed....
So H1b guys be cool, you can be rest assured about your visa....All the Best.....
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H1B Approved on 30th August at Chennai
I had my OFC at Chennai center on 29th August. For OFC I have taken DS160 confirmation page, Appointment Confirmation page , Passport and a Photograph (though not needed) .
The appointment is at 3 PM. I reached there by 2:15 PM. There was a very big queue and waited there for more than 1 and a half hrs. Finally my turn came by 4 15 for giving my finger prints and photograph. Please make sure that you don't have cuts or mehandi etc on your hand. Wash your hand clearly before you go to OFC.
They have taken a photograph of mine along with Biometrics and stamped on the appointment confirmation page. They have instructed that I have to take that stamped confirmation page for the interview.
Next day is my interview. The slot is at 10:00 AM. I have started at 8 30 AM. To my surprise there was heavy traffic jam. By the time I reached there it was 10:30 AM. When I reached the center, I told the guard that my appointment is at 10:00AM. He showed one line and asked me to stand there. Within few seconds they started sending ppl with appointment 10AM inside.
First they scanned my passport and DS160 confirmation page and put a sticker on my passport. That has a serial number. This number will be displayed in different counters when your turn comes.
Step 2 is verification of documents. Your number will be displayed on one of the counters where you have to give your DS160 confirmation page and I797B original. They will verify the documents and give them back to you. They will ask you go to some other counter for biometrics again.
Step 3: Go to the counter . Give your finger prints and you will be directed to sit in a line.
Step 4: As the line moves, you will be relocated to another building where the original interview happens. When your turn comes, your tracking number will be displayed on one of the monitors with the counter details.
I have reached the counter and the interview started
Me: Good Morning Sir.
VO: Please give your passport and I797
<<I have given the documents. He scanned them and returned immediately.>>
VO: Who is your client?
Me: <<Just mentioned the name>>
VO: Your visa is approved. Please read through this booklet to know the rights.
Me: Thankyou so much Sir.
<<And I left the room>>
Today I received my stamped passport.
The appointment is at 3 PM. I reached there by 2:15 PM. There was a very big queue and waited there for more than 1 and a half hrs. Finally my turn came by 4 15 for giving my finger prints and photograph. Please make sure that you don't have cuts or mehandi etc on your hand. Wash your hand clearly before you go to OFC.
They have taken a photograph of mine along with Biometrics and stamped on the appointment confirmation page. They have instructed that I have to take that stamped confirmation page for the interview.
Next day is my interview. The slot is at 10:00 AM. I have started at 8 30 AM. To my surprise there was heavy traffic jam. By the time I reached there it was 10:30 AM. When I reached the center, I told the guard that my appointment is at 10:00AM. He showed one line and asked me to stand there. Within few seconds they started sending ppl with appointment 10AM inside.
First they scanned my passport and DS160 confirmation page and put a sticker on my passport. That has a serial number. This number will be displayed in different counters when your turn comes.
Step 2 is verification of documents. Your number will be displayed on one of the counters where you have to give your DS160 confirmation page and I797B original. They will verify the documents and give them back to you. They will ask you go to some other counter for biometrics again.
Step 3: Go to the counter . Give your finger prints and you will be directed to sit in a line.
Step 4: As the line moves, you will be relocated to another building where the original interview happens. When your turn comes, your tracking number will be displayed on one of the monitors with the counter details.
I have reached the counter and the interview started
Me: Good Morning Sir.
VO: Please give your passport and I797
<<I have given the documents. He scanned them and returned immediately.>>
VO: Who is your client?
Me: <<Just mentioned the name>>
VO: Your visa is approved. Please read through this booklet to know the rights.
Me: Thankyou so much Sir.
<<And I left the room>>
Today I received my stamped passport.
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Interview date was 04-Sep-2013
One correction :
Interview date was 04-Sep-2013 not 01-Sep-2013..
Interview date was 04-Sep-2013 not 01-Sep-2013..
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H1 approved at New Delhi
03-Sep-2013 - OFC was quite casual.
01-Sep-2013 - Interview
1) Is this your first H1
2) Total work exp.
3) Exp with current employer.
4) Who is your client.
5) US salary
6) Where are you going.
Done. I am approving your Visa.
I was also tensed but believe me it is the simple and pre-approved interview. If your case is not in RFE then you already have Visa.
Best wishes to all.
01-Sep-2013 - Interview
1) Is this your first H1
2) Total work exp.
3) Exp with current employer.
4) Who is your client.
5) US salary
6) Where are you going.
Done. I am approving your Visa.
I was also tensed but believe me it is the simple and pre-approved interview. If your case is not in RFE then you already have Visa.
Best wishes to all.
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H1B Visa approved in Hyderabad consulate
I was really tensed for the stamping. The following is my background:
I did my masters in northeastern university in 2011. Initially, I had a F1 visa stamp for 2 years. I did a co-op because of which my masters got prolonged to 2.5 years. When I went for F1 renewal it got rejected because the officer felt I was potential immigrant. As I had the initial F1 visa valid for one more month, I came to US with that and continued to stay even after my F1 stamp got expired. After my masters got into Amazon and was on H1B for 2 years. I decided i need to visit India as I had to take a chance for the stamping
With the above background I was a bit tensed for my H1-B stamping, though I was working for Amazon for the past 2 years.
My experience at the embassy:
As soon as I entered, a brief security check was done and a token number was provided. There were a bunch of screens which kept on updating the token numbers for the interviews. When my number was called there were already a bunch of people standing infront of me. Almost all the F1 students visa were rejected, I was a bit tensed. There was one guy who was working for Qualcomm and his visa got approved, I was a bit happy.
Me: Hey
VO: Hey
VO: Please give me your passport?
Me: (Gave my passport and nothing else)
VO: Why are you here?
Me: For H1-B stamping
VO: Where do you stay in USA?
Me: Seattle
VO: What's your annual salary?
Me: Told her
VO: Are you working for the same company?
Me: Yes
VO: Which company do you work for?
Me: Amazon
(She saw something on the computer)
VO: Ohhh, you did masters and then started working?
Me: Yes
VO: Why are you here?
Me:(I was like why is she asking me this again) Told her for H1B stamping. (Oops, I realized she was asking me what is purpose of my visit, she could have been a bit clear).
VO: Do you know what this white booklet is for?
Me: No( though i got the same thing outside, I was a bit nervous, dint want to jeopardize my case, so told her no).
VO: (Then the golden words)Your visa is issued
Me: Thanks(A bit confused)
Me: how do i know when to collect my passport?
VO: You will get a notification through an email or a text.
Me: thanks
Being a pessimist, I was really happy to get my passport stamped.
Hope this information helps other people.
I did my masters in northeastern university in 2011. Initially, I had a F1 visa stamp for 2 years. I did a co-op because of which my masters got prolonged to 2.5 years. When I went for F1 renewal it got rejected because the officer felt I was potential immigrant. As I had the initial F1 visa valid for one more month, I came to US with that and continued to stay even after my F1 stamp got expired. After my masters got into Amazon and was on H1B for 2 years. I decided i need to visit India as I had to take a chance for the stamping
With the above background I was a bit tensed for my H1-B stamping, though I was working for Amazon for the past 2 years.
My experience at the embassy:
As soon as I entered, a brief security check was done and a token number was provided. There were a bunch of screens which kept on updating the token numbers for the interviews. When my number was called there were already a bunch of people standing infront of me. Almost all the F1 students visa were rejected, I was a bit tensed. There was one guy who was working for Qualcomm and his visa got approved, I was a bit happy.
Me: Hey
VO: Hey
VO: Please give me your passport?
Me: (Gave my passport and nothing else)
VO: Why are you here?
Me: For H1-B stamping
VO: Where do you stay in USA?
Me: Seattle
VO: What's your annual salary?
Me: Told her
VO: Are you working for the same company?
Me: Yes
VO: Which company do you work for?
Me: Amazon
(She saw something on the computer)
VO: Ohhh, you did masters and then started working?
Me: Yes
VO: Why are you here?
Me:(I was like why is she asking me this again) Told her for H1B stamping. (Oops, I realized she was asking me what is purpose of my visit, she could have been a bit clear).
VO: Do you know what this white booklet is for?
Me: No( though i got the same thing outside, I was a bit nervous, dint want to jeopardize my case, so told her no).
VO: (Then the golden words)Your visa is issued
Me: Thanks(A bit confused)
Me: how do i know when to collect my passport?
VO: You will get a notification through an email or a text.
Me: thanks
Being a pessimist, I was really happy to get my passport stamped.
Hope this information helps other people.
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H1 approved at Chennai consulate
First of all thanks to immi help and members of this forum for me to prepare through 2 months..
My OFC was on 25th Aug 2013
interview was on 26th August 2013 at 10.30AM
VO: Hello how are you??
Me: I m good and how about you..
VO: Give me your PassPort
Me: given
VO: Are you working for YYYY company(i.e.,present company)?
Me: Yes Sir but i got a chance for new employment which i will be going to work in US..
VO: How long you wanted to be in US?
Me: Looking for long term until Visa valid.
VO: What are you doing for present company?
Me: Answered about my present roles & responsibilities.
immediately VO said golden words like , your visa has been approved :-) and handover right in US guide
My OFC was on 25th Aug 2013
interview was on 26th August 2013 at 10.30AM
VO: Hello how are you??
Me: I m good and how about you..
VO: Give me your PassPort
Me: given
VO: Are you working for YYYY company(i.e.,present company)?
Me: Yes Sir but i got a chance for new employment which i will be going to work in US..
VO: How long you wanted to be in US?
Me: Looking for long term until Visa valid.
VO: What are you doing for present company?
Me: Answered about my present roles & responsibilities.
immediately VO said golden words like , your visa has been approved :-) and handover right in US guide
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H1 approved at Chennai consulate
My ofc was in Hyderabad on 22nd August 2013
Interview was on 26th August 2013 at 7:30 am
VO: good morning! How are you??
Me: Gud sir !! How about you
VO: great
VO: give me your passport
I gave
He entered some thing on the system
VO: so you are going to work for YYYY company in US
Me : yes sir
VO: ok miss I am approving your visa. Welcome to USA
Me: thank you
He didnt even ask me for my i797
Total time of interview was hardly 30 sec
Interview was on 26th August 2013 at 7:30 am
VO: good morning! How are you??
Me: Gud sir !! How about you
VO: great
VO: give me your passport
I gave
He entered some thing on the system
VO: so you are going to work for YYYY company in US
Me : yes sir
VO: ok miss I am approving your visa. Welcome to USA
Me: thank you
He didnt even ask me for my i797
Total time of interview was hardly 30 sec
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H1B Approved after 115 days of AP
VO: Good Morning, How are you?
Me: Very Good Morning, I am good,Thank you. How About you?
VO: I am fine, Can I have your Documents?
Me: Submitted the Bundled Documents
V: Why r u going to US
M: For Employment
V: Who is the Employer
M: Employer Name
V: r u going to work at Client Place?
M: Yes
V: Who is the Client
M: Client Name
V: What do they do?
M: One line Description about Client Business
There was silence for a Minute, All this time VO was Typing on Computer
What is your Position?
M: Designation Name
V: Who is the Client?
M: Client Name
To my Wife:
V: What is your Highest Qualification?
Spouse: Highest Degree Held
V: What is the Age of your Kid?
M: xxx Months
VO Told us to wait for some time and will call my number.
after nearly 40 minutes we were Sent to a counter.
Took orginals Docs for Verification: All Degree Certificates, itinerary, Service Agreement, MSA, Client Letter, Passports (I was carrying hell a lot of Docs along with Complete Employees Paystubs, Companies 2 years Finacial statements all were weighing more than 6kgs)
Again asked to wait and will call my number:
More than an hour again sent to the Same VO
VO: Sorry you have to wait for a long time.
Me: thats Ok.
VO: I am approving your Visa, it will take along time to get it stamped. we have to do some processing. please go to counter #xx
VO: Handed me my passports & Know your rights Pamphlet
Counter #xx: Give your passports
Counter #xx: Details about your international Travel.
Me: given Details along with Reason.
Counter #xx: details about my Family along with Age & Place of stay
Me: Detailed them my Family members details
Counter #xx: Measured my height. Kept Passports & handed me the Pink Slip for AP with Case number.
Visa Was issued after 115 Days.
Had a heck of an experience with my kid and spent 2.5 hrs in Consulate without br.Fast in the morning. in the mid of the process he was crying for food. Had a hard time
The interview was in April 2013.
Me: Very Good Morning, I am good,Thank you. How About you?
VO: I am fine, Can I have your Documents?
Me: Submitted the Bundled Documents
V: Why r u going to US
M: For Employment
V: Who is the Employer
M: Employer Name
V: r u going to work at Client Place?
M: Yes
V: Who is the Client
M: Client Name
V: What do they do?
M: One line Description about Client Business
There was silence for a Minute, All this time VO was Typing on Computer
What is your Position?
M: Designation Name
V: Who is the Client?
M: Client Name
To my Wife:
V: What is your Highest Qualification?
Spouse: Highest Degree Held
V: What is the Age of your Kid?
M: xxx Months
VO Told us to wait for some time and will call my number.
after nearly 40 minutes we were Sent to a counter.
Took orginals Docs for Verification: All Degree Certificates, itinerary, Service Agreement, MSA, Client Letter, Passports (I was carrying hell a lot of Docs along with Complete Employees Paystubs, Companies 2 years Finacial statements all were weighing more than 6kgs)
Again asked to wait and will call my number:
More than an hour again sent to the Same VO
VO: Sorry you have to wait for a long time.
Me: thats Ok.
VO: I am approving your Visa, it will take along time to get it stamped. we have to do some processing. please go to counter #xx
VO: Handed me my passports & Know your rights Pamphlet
Counter #xx: Give your passports
Counter #xx: Details about your international Travel.
Me: given Details along with Reason.
Counter #xx: details about my Family along with Age & Place of stay
Me: Detailed them my Family members details
Counter #xx: Measured my height. Kept Passports & handed me the Pink Slip for AP with Case number.
Visa Was issued after 115 Days.
Had a heck of an experience with my kid and spent 2.5 hrs in Consulate without br.Fast in the morning. in the mid of the process he was crying for food. Had a hard time
The interview was in April 2013.
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H1B Visa approved at Chennai Consulate
This forum and information provided in it is definitely a boon to VISA aspirants invariably. I was fortunate enough to have come across this well before my interview. The earlier experience of various aspirants serve as a guidance. Here goes mine!
Had my OFC on Aug23rd and my VISA interview on Aug26th at 9.00 AM
We were allowed into main entrance only around 9.15 AM and got to the interview counter at around 11.20 AM
VO : Good Morning! Give me the passport.
Me : Wished him and handed over the passport
VO : Where are you going in US
Me : Answered
VO : Who is your employer
Me : Answered
VO : Who is your client
Me : Answered
VO : What are you going to do in US?
Me : Answered
VO : What is your designation?
Me : Answered
VO : What is your salary?
Me : I wasnt sure whether he meant the Indian salary or the proposed US salary and reconfirmed by asking 'US salary'?..and got a 'Yes' from him. And proceeded with the reply
VO : What is your graduation
Me: Answered
He kept the passport aside and handed over the US rights pamphlet and said 'I am approving your VISA and you vl get it within 2-3 business days'.
Stepped back with a thank and smile to him.
Courier : There is a provision to get the passport couriered to the preferred address and the courier counter will be available at the corner of the room. Persons who dont' have a form already can get the forms from the counter and hand over the filled in form. Of course the courier facility comes with a charge. (300 INR usually)
Ensure to have a cool and calm attitude with confident and sensible replies to the VO.
Never hesitate to reconfirm or ask the question for the 2nd time if you aren't sure about the question. They are there to help us in our entry to US.
Believe this will be of help to other VISA aspirants. All the best!
Had my OFC on Aug23rd and my VISA interview on Aug26th at 9.00 AM
We were allowed into main entrance only around 9.15 AM and got to the interview counter at around 11.20 AM
VO : Good Morning! Give me the passport.
Me : Wished him and handed over the passport
VO : Where are you going in US
Me : Answered
VO : Who is your employer
Me : Answered
VO : Who is your client
Me : Answered
VO : What are you going to do in US?
Me : Answered
VO : What is your designation?
Me : Answered
VO : What is your salary?
Me : I wasnt sure whether he meant the Indian salary or the proposed US salary and reconfirmed by asking 'US salary'?..and got a 'Yes' from him. And proceeded with the reply
VO : What is your graduation
Me: Answered
He kept the passport aside and handed over the US rights pamphlet and said 'I am approving your VISA and you vl get it within 2-3 business days'.
Stepped back with a thank and smile to him.
Courier : There is a provision to get the passport couriered to the preferred address and the courier counter will be available at the corner of the room. Persons who dont' have a form already can get the forms from the counter and hand over the filled in form. Of course the courier facility comes with a charge. (300 INR usually)
Ensure to have a cool and calm attitude with confident and sensible replies to the VO.
Never hesitate to reconfirm or ask the question for the 2nd time if you aren't sure about the question. They are there to help us in our entry to US.
Believe this will be of help to other VISA aspirants. All the best!
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