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My Experience @ Chennai Consulate
Hi All,
First of all my best wishes for all who are about to appear for the OFC/Interview in Chennai or anywhere else in India.
1. OFC --> Nothing much to say about it. Only suggestion would be dont arrive much early. Try to reach only half an hour before your OFC appointment. Or else you will be literally drained out under the sun till u reach inside for the needful in Chennai. They will take ur finger prints separately for left/right hand thumbs & remaining 4 fingers & also retina scan with photo. They might ask very basic questions like
a) Name
b) DOB
c) Passport No. [ I was not able to answer it though. ]
** Documents required are a) Appointment letter b) DS 160 confirmation c) Passport original
2. Interview @ U.S Consulate Chennai --->
i) Stand in queue ii) Keep your mobile with the guy just outside the consulate for 10 rs. iii) Show your Appointment letter, DS 160 confirmation, Passport original at the entrance iv) Submit all your belongings for scan v) Wait at the counter for your finger prints to be verified vi) Stand in Queue for your number to come to enter into the Interview area vii) Sit & Wait until your token number is assigned to any of the interview counters viii) Questions asked:-
a) Pleasantries
b) Why so many guys from Indian S/W giant YYYY today. Replied even I am surprised and excited to see so.
c) Client Name -- had to spell it since the VO was not able to make out
d) Salary
e) Project Details
f) Roles & Responsibilites
g) Location
VO replied we will notify in 3-5 working days. He never said my visa was approved.
Received the stamped passport within 3 working days. Used the courier service present inside the consulate.
Tips:-
i) Try to keep ur cool.
ii) Make an eye contact with the VO
iii) B confident
iv) Dont contradict yourself
v) Keep all documents in place
vi)Dress formally
I hope and wish everyone succeeds. BOL.
ImmiHelp has been a great help to say the least. Cheers.
First of all my best wishes for all who are about to appear for the OFC/Interview in Chennai or anywhere else in India.
1. OFC --> Nothing much to say about it. Only suggestion would be dont arrive much early. Try to reach only half an hour before your OFC appointment. Or else you will be literally drained out under the sun till u reach inside for the needful in Chennai. They will take ur finger prints separately for left/right hand thumbs & remaining 4 fingers & also retina scan with photo. They might ask very basic questions like
a) Name
b) DOB
c) Passport No. [ I was not able to answer it though. ]
** Documents required are a) Appointment letter b) DS 160 confirmation c) Passport original
2. Interview @ U.S Consulate Chennai --->
i) Stand in queue ii) Keep your mobile with the guy just outside the consulate for 10 rs. iii) Show your Appointment letter, DS 160 confirmation, Passport original at the entrance iv) Submit all your belongings for scan v) Wait at the counter for your finger prints to be verified vi) Stand in Queue for your number to come to enter into the Interview area vii) Sit & Wait until your token number is assigned to any of the interview counters viii) Questions asked:-
a) Pleasantries
b) Why so many guys from Indian S/W giant YYYY today. Replied even I am surprised and excited to see so.
c) Client Name -- had to spell it since the VO was not able to make out
d) Salary
e) Project Details
f) Roles & Responsibilites
g) Location
VO replied we will notify in 3-5 working days. He never said my visa was approved.
Received the stamped passport within 3 working days. Used the courier service present inside the consulate.
Tips:-
i) Try to keep ur cool.
ii) Make an eye contact with the VO
iii) B confident
iv) Dont contradict yourself
v) Keep all documents in place
vi)Dress formally
I hope and wish everyone succeeds. BOL.
ImmiHelp has been a great help to say the least. Cheers.
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H1B Visa Delhi
H1B visa approved
Questions asked by VO
Designation?
Highest Degree?
Total work Experience?
Questions asked by VO
Designation?
Highest Degree?
Total work Experience?
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reply to Vikas
@Vikas - if you have not paid 300rs i.e the VFS courier service then you will need to pick up your PP from OFC..
at least this is the procedure in Mumbai...
at least this is the procedure in Mumbai...
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H1-4 approved @ Mumbai on 15th
Please ignore previous paste :(. Copy paste error.
Had visa appointment today at 9 AM. Following were the questions asked:
1. First time H1 ?
2. Client location?
3. Client name?
4. Years of exp with petitioner?
5. Salary per annun?
6. Education and total exp?
7. Date of marriage?
8. Wedding album?
That's it! This forum has helped me a lot, thanks to immihelp.
Best luck to all H1 aspirants.
Regards,
MM
Had visa appointment today at 9 AM. Following were the questions asked:
1. First time H1 ?
2. Client location?
3. Client name?
4. Years of exp with petitioner?
5. Salary per annun?
6. Education and total exp?
7. Date of marriage?
8. Wedding album?
That's it! This forum has helped me a lot, thanks to immihelp.
Best luck to all H1 aspirants.
Regards,
MM
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H1-4 approved @ Mumbai on 15th
Had visa appointment today at 9 AM. Following were the questions asked:
1. First time H1 visa?
2.Dear Uttara,
Please don't compel me to send you reminders everyday. With courtesy towards customer, reply to my below email.
Best luck to all H1 aspirants.
Regards,
MM
1. First time H1 visa?
2.Dear Uttara,
Please don't compel me to send you reminders everyday. With courtesy towards customer, reply to my below email.
Best luck to all H1 aspirants.
Regards,
MM
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H1B Visa Approved - November 15th Hyderabad counsulate
Thanks to immihelp :)....Today i would like to share my success story
VO : Good morning
Me : Good morning how are you doing today
VO: So you are from YYYY company right
Me : Yes sir
VO:Can you please pass on your petition papers
ME: Passed the complete set of documents
VO:Educational qualification:
Me : Btech
VO: Who is your client
Me: YYYY company
VO:Where would you working from
Me : YYYY city YYY State
VO: Meanwhile scrolled my petition papers and asked me what are your roles and responsibilities
Me : Told
VO : Are you single or married
Me : Told
VO : Showed me a White pamplet at the corner of the window and asked if you have gone through the document
Me : I told i have already gone through sir
VO : Gr8
Now come the golden words...your visa is approved
Please be confident on what ever you answer+Good Attire+Luck would do :)
All the very best to all who will be attending the visa interviews :)
Sai
Hyderabad
VO : Good morning
Me : Good morning how are you doing today
VO: So you are from YYYY company right
Me : Yes sir
VO:Can you please pass on your petition papers
ME: Passed the complete set of documents
VO:Educational qualification:
Me : Btech
VO: Who is your client
Me: YYYY company
VO:Where would you working from
Me : YYYY city YYY State
VO: Meanwhile scrolled my petition papers and asked me what are your roles and responsibilities
Me : Told
VO : Are you single or married
Me : Told
VO : Showed me a White pamplet at the corner of the window and asked if you have gone through the document
Me : I told i have already gone through sir
VO : Gr8
Now come the golden words...your visa is approved
Please be confident on what ever you answer+Good Attire+Luck would do :)
All the very best to all who will be attending the visa interviews :)
Sai
Hyderabad
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H1 experience @Chennai
Thanks to immihelp for sharing h1 experience. It helped a lot in confidence and prepare for organize documentation.
1. MY OFC schedule on NOV 14 at 4:00pm and Visa interview on NOV 15 at 9:30 am.
2. Train to Chennai Central by Lalbaugh Express on Nov 14 started at 6:50 from K.R.Pooram. Reached Chennai Central 12:15 pm.
3. Stayed at Hotel Central Tower near Chennai Central Station in Deluxe AC room per night 2000. AC does not work on generated. It is OK-OK hotel at this price.
4. Catched Auto to OFC at 2:00 pm and reached there by 2:20pm. Fare =200.
5. at OFC , not much crowd, so they allowed even if my appointment was at 4 pm. Gate keeper asked for Passport, DS-160 and Appointment letter. You better staple DS-160 and Appointment letter. OFC counter checked only Passport, DS-160 and Appointment letter. Very simple.
6. NOV 15, I went to US consulate by Auto, fare - 150. Reached early at 8:10 am. A big queue. One person checking the timing in front of queue. When I reached at front it was 8:30am. He asked me to wait as he allowed only 8:30 and 9:00 am appointment.
7. At 9:10 am, when all 8:30 and 9:00 am appointment were done, He asked for Passport, DS-160(stumped at OFC centre) and appointment letter.
8. Then a another queue for Securtiy checking, Do not take pen drive, CD or mobile phone otherwise you will asked to deposit them at place in the path of queue. I did not carry any of those things
9. Inside, one more round of security check. i got a slip with number YYYY at a front counter, I guess counter number = 7. They asked for Passport, DS-160.
10. Then slip number is displayed on monitor for counter 8. They again take Passport, DS-160. They wrap both of them and asked to go to counter 12.
11. Counter 12, an american lady asked for left 4 finger print.
12. Then go to another nearby buildling for Visa. Number were displayed on LCD. I could see counter 25 person was taking class of many person. I was just frightened.
13. My number was displayed after 15 minutes for counter 18.
14. Person was an american Gentleman asked following question
a. Company name
b. How many employee
c. Which client
Me: I will be working at company head quarter at ZZZ. (mine is internal project)
d. What is project
Me: It is liferay projct, prorlet technology
e.what is portlet
Me: Yahoo page has many protelt..try to explain more, But he stopped me.
f. You will get visa in a week.
15. Back to hotel by paying 200 to auto rickshaw.
I am keeping finger crossed as many people were asked to provide more documentation even if they are told that it was approved
1. MY OFC schedule on NOV 14 at 4:00pm and Visa interview on NOV 15 at 9:30 am.
2. Train to Chennai Central by Lalbaugh Express on Nov 14 started at 6:50 from K.R.Pooram. Reached Chennai Central 12:15 pm.
3. Stayed at Hotel Central Tower near Chennai Central Station in Deluxe AC room per night 2000. AC does not work on generated. It is OK-OK hotel at this price.
4. Catched Auto to OFC at 2:00 pm and reached there by 2:20pm. Fare =200.
5. at OFC , not much crowd, so they allowed even if my appointment was at 4 pm. Gate keeper asked for Passport, DS-160 and Appointment letter. You better staple DS-160 and Appointment letter. OFC counter checked only Passport, DS-160 and Appointment letter. Very simple.
6. NOV 15, I went to US consulate by Auto, fare - 150. Reached early at 8:10 am. A big queue. One person checking the timing in front of queue. When I reached at front it was 8:30am. He asked me to wait as he allowed only 8:30 and 9:00 am appointment.
7. At 9:10 am, when all 8:30 and 9:00 am appointment were done, He asked for Passport, DS-160(stumped at OFC centre) and appointment letter.
8. Then a another queue for Securtiy checking, Do not take pen drive, CD or mobile phone otherwise you will asked to deposit them at place in the path of queue. I did not carry any of those things
9. Inside, one more round of security check. i got a slip with number YYYY at a front counter, I guess counter number = 7. They asked for Passport, DS-160.
10. Then slip number is displayed on monitor for counter 8. They again take Passport, DS-160. They wrap both of them and asked to go to counter 12.
11. Counter 12, an american lady asked for left 4 finger print.
12. Then go to another nearby buildling for Visa. Number were displayed on LCD. I could see counter 25 person was taking class of many person. I was just frightened.
13. My number was displayed after 15 minutes for counter 18.
14. Person was an american Gentleman asked following question
a. Company name
b. How many employee
c. Which client
Me: I will be working at company head quarter at ZZZ. (mine is internal project)
d. What is project
Me: It is liferay projct, prorlet technology
e.what is portlet
Me: Yahoo page has many protelt..try to explain more, But he stopped me.
f. You will get visa in a week.
15. Back to hotel by paying 200 to auto rickshaw.
I am keeping finger crossed as many people were asked to provide more documentation even if they are told that it was approved
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H1B Stamping in Chennai on Nov 14
Hello All,
Thanks for all your inputs, it was very helpfull. Now is my time to share the same.
I had my appointment setup @ 7.30 AM,14th Nov. My OFC appointment was on 11th Nov
I reached the consulate @ 7:15 AM and joined a longer queue. Security walks up and down and calls out people who have interview @ 7.30 (or the current batch). There were queue on both the sides of the entrance to the consulate. I had joined the one towards the BusStop in mount Road. A personnel checked my DS160 confirmation and tick marked the Appointment Time in Appointment letter and asked me to join a shorter a queue towards the other side of the entrance. I initially though may be i should have joined the shorter queue directly - but there was another checking the Appointment letter,DS160 confirmation page and was looking for the tick mark the guy made in the other queue and if not there he was sending people back to the queue (one near bus stop).This might take addition 5 mins. In other words: join the longer queue, they will check the timing and direct you to the shorter queue where only the current batch waits.
There was frisking, checking of the file folder and any envleope. then i was directed to wait fo the counter in the building 1. The indian personnel checked my passport, DS160 form,I797 approval - scanned them and stuck a bacode sticker to my passport and put a rubber band around the passport and DS160 form. Now I was asked to move to a counter where my finger print was taken by an American personnel. Once after this, I was asked to move Building 2.
There will be enough help and guidance to move, seat us once we are inside the consulate. No worries
Once in building 2, There is restroom facility , drinking water if you need.
I was asked to take seat in the building 2 and in about 10 minutes joined a queue for the appoinment with VO.
Here are the qns asked:
VO: GM
I: GM,how do you do
VO:Who is your employer
I: I work for X and I got an employment offer from company Y based out of USA and I plan to work for them
VO: How big is your comany Y, how may ppl work in USA for them?
I: answered
VO: What is your job there?
Answered: Talked about my title, client and short description of what i am going to do
VO: Can you give me your peition papers
I: passed 797,LCA
VO: Can you plz pass the entire documenation
I: I did
VO scanned through the document and asked about the project
I explained in detail about the same, my responsibility
VO: Is there direct contract between Y and cleint
I: answered
VO: How did you know about Y?
I explained
I am approving your visa, it will take 2 minutes. after few secs: it is approved you will get ur passport in a week
Thanks for all your inputs, it was very helpfull. Now is my time to share the same.
I had my appointment setup @ 7.30 AM,14th Nov. My OFC appointment was on 11th Nov
I reached the consulate @ 7:15 AM and joined a longer queue. Security walks up and down and calls out people who have interview @ 7.30 (or the current batch). There were queue on both the sides of the entrance to the consulate. I had joined the one towards the BusStop in mount Road. A personnel checked my DS160 confirmation and tick marked the Appointment Time in Appointment letter and asked me to join a shorter a queue towards the other side of the entrance. I initially though may be i should have joined the shorter queue directly - but there was another checking the Appointment letter,DS160 confirmation page and was looking for the tick mark the guy made in the other queue and if not there he was sending people back to the queue (one near bus stop).This might take addition 5 mins. In other words: join the longer queue, they will check the timing and direct you to the shorter queue where only the current batch waits.
There was frisking, checking of the file folder and any envleope. then i was directed to wait fo the counter in the building 1. The indian personnel checked my passport, DS160 form,I797 approval - scanned them and stuck a bacode sticker to my passport and put a rubber band around the passport and DS160 form. Now I was asked to move to a counter where my finger print was taken by an American personnel. Once after this, I was asked to move Building 2.
There will be enough help and guidance to move, seat us once we are inside the consulate. No worries
Once in building 2, There is restroom facility , drinking water if you need.
I was asked to take seat in the building 2 and in about 10 minutes joined a queue for the appoinment with VO.
Here are the qns asked:
VO: GM
I: GM,how do you do
VO:Who is your employer
I: I work for X and I got an employment offer from company Y based out of USA and I plan to work for them
VO: How big is your comany Y, how may ppl work in USA for them?
I: answered
VO: What is your job there?
Answered: Talked about my title, client and short description of what i am going to do
VO: Can you give me your peition papers
I: passed 797,LCA
VO: Can you plz pass the entire documenation
I: I did
VO scanned through the document and asked about the project
I explained in detail about the same, my responsibility
VO: Is there direct contract between Y and cleint
I: answered
VO: How did you know about Y?
I explained
I am approving your visa, it will take 2 minutes. after few secs: it is approved you will get ur passport in a week
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Nov 15- visa approved chennai
Hi everyone,
Want to share my visa experience. Hope it will be helpful. Visa interview on nov15 @7:30 chennai , ofc done on nov4th @ hyderabad.
1) Reached consulate by 6:30 am. Waited till 7:15 am and they let me in.
2) scanned documents and OFC check and again took finger print
3) my number flashed in counter 21. There was a young lady, mid 20s she asked the following questions
- wch company?
- wch client?
- do u have a vendor or direct?
- latest paychecks?
Done visa approved. Interview was less than 30secs.
As everyone says, smile, stay cool and confident.
-swetha
Want to share my visa experience. Hope it will be helpful. Visa interview on nov15 @7:30 chennai , ofc done on nov4th @ hyderabad.
1) Reached consulate by 6:30 am. Waited till 7:15 am and they let me in.
2) scanned documents and OFC check and again took finger print
3) my number flashed in counter 21. There was a young lady, mid 20s she asked the following questions
- wch company?
- wch client?
- do u have a vendor or direct?
- latest paychecks?
Done visa approved. Interview was less than 30secs.
As everyone says, smile, stay cool and confident.
-swetha
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Hyderabad- H1B --Approved on 14th Nov
Here are the questions for me…
Me: Good morning sir, how are you,
VO: I am fine, what about you?
Me. I fine sir, Thank you.
VO: which company you are from?
Me: YYYY Limited
VO: who is your client?
Me: YYY.
VO: Do you have client letter?
Me: I just passed the client letter to him. He returned again
VO: How much experience you have YYY.
Me: 2 years 6 months
VO: Will you work for Client
Me: NO, I will for work my company ZZZ.
VO: what is your salary
Me; I said my Indian salary
VO: In us, how much your company will pay?
Me; I said my salary in US..
Golden words,,, your visa is approved… Have a great day , he said.
I said, Thank you sir.
Me: Good morning sir, how are you,
VO: I am fine, what about you?
Me. I fine sir, Thank you.
VO: which company you are from?
Me: YYYY Limited
VO: who is your client?
Me: YYY.
VO: Do you have client letter?
Me: I just passed the client letter to him. He returned again
VO: How much experience you have YYY.
Me: 2 years 6 months
VO: Will you work for Client
Me: NO, I will for work my company ZZZ.
VO: what is your salary
Me; I said my Indian salary
VO: In us, how much your company will pay?
Me; I said my salary in US..
Golden words,,, your visa is approved… Have a great day , he said.
I said, Thank you sir.
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