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H1B Approved @ Mumbai
Hi All,
I had my H1b interview last tuesday!
Reached the Stars and Stripes Lounge @ 7 30.
My Interview was @ 8 30. For some reason Interviews were postponed by 45 mins. Got into the Van to Consulate when they called for our Slot.
Stood in the Queue outside the Consulate for Hardly 5 minutes. Anyone attending interview in Mumbai, please take the Lounge facility. You can have a comfortable time before the interview rather than standing in the queue outside.
After the security check, went inside took my Application which was submitted in Pune VFS center. Then followed by fingerprint scan. Got my token Number.
Interviews were happening pretty fast. And the token number is random. So please be attentive to the announcement when your number is called.
Interview:
VO: Good Morning!
Me: Good Morning!
VO: How are you?
Me: I am good, Thanks. How are you?
VO: Why do you want to go to the US?
Me: To design, develop and implement XX Application based on YY Technology?
VO: Good, So which company are you going for?
Me: X Inc
VO: Are you working for the same company currently?
Me: No
VO: Which Company are you working for now?
Me: ABC Technologies
VO: What do you do there?
Me: Develop XX Applications and do other Custom Developments based on YY Technology
VO: Are you married?
Me: No, I am Single
VO: What is your salary in your new company in US?
Me: XY k USD
VO: Congratulations , Your Visa has been approved. You will get your Passport within 7 days. Thank you.
Me: Thank you
Walked off from Consulate straight from Consulate to Phone Booth to call my dear ones as I didnt carry my cell phone.
So my advice to all is to: Be Confident! Be Precise!
Thats all Folks! All the best!
I had my H1b interview last tuesday!
Reached the Stars and Stripes Lounge @ 7 30.
My Interview was @ 8 30. For some reason Interviews were postponed by 45 mins. Got into the Van to Consulate when they called for our Slot.
Stood in the Queue outside the Consulate for Hardly 5 minutes. Anyone attending interview in Mumbai, please take the Lounge facility. You can have a comfortable time before the interview rather than standing in the queue outside.
After the security check, went inside took my Application which was submitted in Pune VFS center. Then followed by fingerprint scan. Got my token Number.
Interviews were happening pretty fast. And the token number is random. So please be attentive to the announcement when your number is called.
Interview:
VO: Good Morning!
Me: Good Morning!
VO: How are you?
Me: I am good, Thanks. How are you?
VO: Why do you want to go to the US?
Me: To design, develop and implement XX Application based on YY Technology?
VO: Good, So which company are you going for?
Me: X Inc
VO: Are you working for the same company currently?
Me: No
VO: Which Company are you working for now?
Me: ABC Technologies
VO: What do you do there?
Me: Develop XX Applications and do other Custom Developments based on YY Technology
VO: Are you married?
Me: No, I am Single
VO: What is your salary in your new company in US?
Me: XY k USD
VO: Congratulations , Your Visa has been approved. You will get your Passport within 7 days. Thank you.
Me: Thank you
Walked off from Consulate straight from Consulate to Phone Booth to call my dear ones as I didnt carry my cell phone.
So my advice to all is to: Be Confident! Be Precise!
Thats all Folks! All the best!
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succesful H1b stamping@chennai
I work for a Big4 consulting firm
i had changed status from F1 to H1 but had not travelled to india for 3 years.I had first joined a desi consultancy firm and was afraid to go for stamping after hearing all the horror stories. After i transferred visa to the big4 firm, i finally got the confidence.
here is theinterview
Vo: Good afternoon
me: Good afternoon
Vo: is this your first time for H1b.
Me:well technically this is my first time but...(VO interrupted with a smile saying" oh so this is F1 to H1?"
me : yes ( with a smile too)
VO : ok how long have you been with xyz?
me : 7 months
VO : what do you do for them and what is your annual?
me: blah blah blah( VO wasnt even paying attention)
Vo: So you went to school in Michigan
me : yes
VO: what year did you graduate?
me:2006
Vo:before xyz where did you work?
me:(st this point i was worried bcoz my previous employr was a violator) yet i kept a straight face and said abc
Vo: can i see your employment verificaton letter and recent pay stubs
Me: (handed over the docs, at this point she said you Visa is issued have a nice day and threw my folder behind and screamed the next token number)
My main message for people is that if you are direct employee of a reputed firm,you need not worry at all.
While waiting in the consulate, i made a few friends and the general observation is that even if you are employer- vendor- client model, have the proper letter or documents stating the employer-employee relationship.Some people did get through in these cases.(you should have seen the sigh of relief on their faces)
while talking please be confident and consistent, please do not say anything that conflicts with what is on your apllication and Ds 160, some people got grilled for this
Please carry all documents(pay stubs, W2 etc).Better safe than sorry
Good luck.
i had changed status from F1 to H1 but had not travelled to india for 3 years.I had first joined a desi consultancy firm and was afraid to go for stamping after hearing all the horror stories. After i transferred visa to the big4 firm, i finally got the confidence.
here is theinterview
Vo: Good afternoon
me: Good afternoon
Vo: is this your first time for H1b.
Me:well technically this is my first time but...(VO interrupted with a smile saying" oh so this is F1 to H1?"
me : yes ( with a smile too)
VO : ok how long have you been with xyz?
me : 7 months
VO : what do you do for them and what is your annual?
me: blah blah blah( VO wasnt even paying attention)
Vo: So you went to school in Michigan
me : yes
VO: what year did you graduate?
me:2006
Vo:before xyz where did you work?
me:(st this point i was worried bcoz my previous employr was a violator) yet i kept a straight face and said abc
Vo: can i see your employment verificaton letter and recent pay stubs
Me: (handed over the docs, at this point she said you Visa is issued have a nice day and threw my folder behind and screamed the next token number)
My main message for people is that if you are direct employee of a reputed firm,you need not worry at all.
While waiting in the consulate, i made a few friends and the general observation is that even if you are employer- vendor- client model, have the proper letter or documents stating the employer-employee relationship.Some people did get through in these cases.(you should have seen the sigh of relief on their faces)
while talking please be confident and consistent, please do not say anything that conflicts with what is on your apllication and Ds 160, some people got grilled for this
Please carry all documents(pay stubs, W2 etc).Better safe than sorry
Good luck.
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H1B visa approved @ Chennai on 18th Feb.
Hi Guys,
A big thanks to this forum and to everyone who had shared their experiences before, those really helped. Below is what I came across,
I got My H1B visa approval on 18th Feb 2011. After initial verification of all the documents and finger print scanning, I was sent to the next building where Vo asked me only three questions.
Q1- What is your project?
While I was explaining about my project.. I was interrupted in between, he wanted me to explain my job profile also.
Q2- Who is your Client? and your Work location in US?
Internal// Dallas Texas
Q3- How much Slalary you will get in US?
Bla Bla Bla
Thats it, before I could tell my salary in US... VO said - "Sir your Visa is Approved. You will get back your passport in a weeks time, Enjoy your stay in US"
Note- The total time spent in front of the window was not more than a minute and there seemed no rejection cases for any H1B candidates, so just be cool and answer the questions correctly.
All the very best to everyone.
Regards
K Das
A big thanks to this forum and to everyone who had shared their experiences before, those really helped. Below is what I came across,
I got My H1B visa approval on 18th Feb 2011. After initial verification of all the documents and finger print scanning, I was sent to the next building where Vo asked me only three questions.
Q1- What is your project?
While I was explaining about my project.. I was interrupted in between, he wanted me to explain my job profile also.
Q2- Who is your Client? and your Work location in US?
Internal// Dallas Texas
Q3- How much Slalary you will get in US?
Bla Bla Bla
Thats it, before I could tell my salary in US... VO said - "Sir your Visa is Approved. You will get back your passport in a weeks time, Enjoy your stay in US"
Note- The total time spent in front of the window was not more than a minute and there seemed no rejection cases for any H1B candidates, so just be cool and answer the questions correctly.
All the very best to everyone.
Regards
K Das
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H1b Approval in Chennai
Thanks to all the folks who posted here before... this is of great help....
I Had my H1 approval @ chennai consualte today.
mine was a change of status f1 to h1.
The Vo asked the following questions.
VO: You are working for abc company
Me : yes
Vo: Who is your client
me: xxx
Vo:How Long have you been working with your comapny
me: YY months (I had a recent H1 transfer)
Vo:Can you show me the Pay Stubs
me: I have the w2 from last year and all the pay stubs for current year
Vo : great !!!
she took the pay stub and said that she need not see the paystubs for current year.
Vo: You live Which city??? (while writing a big A on the appointment letter)
Me: ......
Vo: is the YYYY comapny based
Me Yes...
Thats it... she said your visa has been approved and you will get your passport within 7-10 days.
after that she asked me about my grad school while she was putting some stamp on my previous F1...
go only 20-30 mins before your visa time as they will not allow you to be in line untill ateast 30 mins before your start time
I Had my H1 approval @ chennai consualte today.
mine was a change of status f1 to h1.
The Vo asked the following questions.
VO: You are working for abc company
Me : yes
Vo: Who is your client
me: xxx
Vo:How Long have you been working with your comapny
me: YY months (I had a recent H1 transfer)
Vo:Can you show me the Pay Stubs
me: I have the w2 from last year and all the pay stubs for current year
Vo : great !!!
she took the pay stub and said that she need not see the paystubs for current year.
Vo: You live Which city??? (while writing a big A on the appointment letter)
Me: ......
Vo: is the YYYY comapny based
Me Yes...
Thats it... she said your visa has been approved and you will get your passport within 7-10 days.
after that she asked me about my grad school while she was putting some stamp on my previous F1...
go only 20-30 mins before your visa time as they will not allow you to be in line untill ateast 30 mins before your start time
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H1B, H4 approved @Chennai Consulate
Hello All,
I would like to Thank each one of you those who shared your valuable experience.
I attended visa interview with my wife today. My appointment was at 12:00 noon. I reached consulate by 11:30 am.
Guys please dont go too early. You will end up waiting in big queue. You can ask any security guard about where to stand for your appointment timings.
The interview went very well.
The conversation goes like this:
VO: Hello..Good Morning..!! Oh.. Sorry its already noon. Good after noon...!!
ME: Good afternoon maam. How are you doing today??
VO: Fine Thanks.
VO: Is it your first time H1B?
ME: Yes.
VO: Give me a movement(she looked at her system and started typing)
ME: Sure.
VO: Which city and State are you travelling?
ME: xxxx City, yyyy State
VO: (She echoed the same ) xxxx City and yyyy State, OK.
VO: Who is your Client?
ME: Answered.
VO: What will you do There?
ME: Answered. (Tip: Try to limit your answer to 1 or maximum of 2 sentances not more than that)
VO: What will be your Salary in USA?
ME: xxxx USD per month.
Questions to My Wife:
VO: Maam, When did you get married?
Answered.
VO: Where will you stay in USA?
Answered.
VO: Ok sir,Your visa will be issued and you will get it in a week time through courier.
She took my BEP folder, BEP Letters, DS160 confirmation letters,Interview appointment confirmation Letter along with passports.
ME: Maam, may I have my Folder please?
VO: We will send that to your company.
Guys, as many have pointed out, its just spur of moment(30- 90 seconds) that passes during which you should be confident and prove your worthness. Make sure that your answers never ever give room for doubt and recursive questions.
Talk very politely and with confidence.
All the best for all those who are planning to take interview in coming days.
I am sure your gonna post your experience soon in this forum .... :)
Note: For first timers to US consulate Chennai, don't panic, there are people to assist you in each step till the end. Just be calm and you will definitely do well.
Good luck once again..!!
I would like to Thank each one of you those who shared your valuable experience.
I attended visa interview with my wife today. My appointment was at 12:00 noon. I reached consulate by 11:30 am.
Guys please dont go too early. You will end up waiting in big queue. You can ask any security guard about where to stand for your appointment timings.
The interview went very well.
The conversation goes like this:
VO: Hello..Good Morning..!! Oh.. Sorry its already noon. Good after noon...!!
ME: Good afternoon maam. How are you doing today??
VO: Fine Thanks.
VO: Is it your first time H1B?
ME: Yes.
VO: Give me a movement(she looked at her system and started typing)
ME: Sure.
VO: Which city and State are you travelling?
ME: xxxx City, yyyy State
VO: (She echoed the same ) xxxx City and yyyy State, OK.
VO: Who is your Client?
ME: Answered.
VO: What will you do There?
ME: Answered. (Tip: Try to limit your answer to 1 or maximum of 2 sentances not more than that)
VO: What will be your Salary in USA?
ME: xxxx USD per month.
Questions to My Wife:
VO: Maam, When did you get married?
Answered.
VO: Where will you stay in USA?
Answered.
VO: Ok sir,Your visa will be issued and you will get it in a week time through courier.
She took my BEP folder, BEP Letters, DS160 confirmation letters,Interview appointment confirmation Letter along with passports.
ME: Maam, may I have my Folder please?
VO: We will send that to your company.
Guys, as many have pointed out, its just spur of moment(30- 90 seconds) that passes during which you should be confident and prove your worthness. Make sure that your answers never ever give room for doubt and recursive questions.
Talk very politely and with confidence.
All the best for all those who are planning to take interview in coming days.
I am sure your gonna post your experience soon in this forum .... :)
Note: For first timers to US consulate Chennai, don't panic, there are people to assist you in each step till the end. Just be calm and you will definitely do well.
Good luck once again..!!
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H1B visa approved on 22nd Feb@Chennai
Below are the questions asked.
1.How long have u been with XXcompany?
2.Who is ur client?
3.Salary in US?
4.Highest Degree?
5.Where will u stay in US?
Thanks
Mathew
1.How long have u been with XXcompany?
2.Who is ur client?
3.Salary in US?
4.Highest Degree?
5.Where will u stay in US?
Thanks
Mathew
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H1b Transfer
Hi all,
I have a H1b approval notice from a company A and it got approved on 2008. Till now they didnt send me for H1b stamping. Now I am planning to transfer my h1b to another company. Does anyone knows any h1b sponsors to help me on this.
Thanks in advance.
Warm regards
Kumar.
I have a H1b approval notice from a company A and it got approved on 2008. Till now they didnt send me for H1b stamping. Now I am planning to transfer my h1b to another company. Does anyone knows any h1b sponsors to help me on this.
Thanks in advance.
Warm regards
Kumar.
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H1B visa USA
Hi, all,
First of all i feel sorry for big delay.Many many thanks to all who add their experience regularlly.
My interview was on 17th 10.30Am. and have to reach before 20min. But i reach their at 9.00am as its Rainy day.As usually as read so many blogs too much tension...depress......and a long line at the gate of Delhi Consulate office.
after some time in line my time slot called and i entered in line.In between praying God for help. and after proper security checkup i was waiting for my turn and last i got my turn for my token and after 15 min. my token is displayed and i enter into golden gate. My heart is sinking....then a lady told me to go to particular counter and they check my papers and again they told me to go to particular counter for Finger Prints and after Finger prints again have to wait my Token .Finally my token displayed and i get in my line.
Now Interview start....
1. for what kind visa u r going.
told......
2. whats ur higest Degree....
told....
3. who is ur client and spell it ....
told ......
4. ask me for my previous experience....
told....
Finally got words Hurahhhhhh........is ais approved u got ur visa with in 3-4 working days.....
I was happy and want to come out to call my parents ....asap.....
But i was depressed as i read in blogs that some cases after says ur visa is approved still they not approved so stil in tension till i got my passport. and i got my passport wint in 2 days ....means on sunday i got my passport with visa stamped.
Tips : I feel my paper work is full may be visa officer impressed so dear all please do ur paper work. As a feel they are their to approve ur visa not for rejection....
First of all i feel sorry for big delay.Many many thanks to all who add their experience regularlly.
My interview was on 17th 10.30Am. and have to reach before 20min. But i reach their at 9.00am as its Rainy day.As usually as read so many blogs too much tension...depress......and a long line at the gate of Delhi Consulate office.
after some time in line my time slot called and i entered in line.In between praying God for help. and after proper security checkup i was waiting for my turn and last i got my turn for my token and after 15 min. my token is displayed and i enter into golden gate. My heart is sinking....then a lady told me to go to particular counter and they check my papers and again they told me to go to particular counter for Finger Prints and after Finger prints again have to wait my Token .Finally my token displayed and i get in my line.
Now Interview start....
1. for what kind visa u r going.
told......
2. whats ur higest Degree....
told....
3. who is ur client and spell it ....
told ......
4. ask me for my previous experience....
told....
Finally got words Hurahhhhhh........is ais approved u got ur visa with in 3-4 working days.....
I was happy and want to come out to call my parents ....asap.....
But i was depressed as i read in blogs that some cases after says ur visa is approved still they not approved so stil in tension till i got my passport. and i got my passport wint in 2 days ....means on sunday i got my passport with visa stamped.
Tips : I feel my paper work is full may be visa officer impressed so dear all please do ur paper work. As a feel they are their to approve ur visa not for rejection....
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H1B Approved on 16 Feb @ Chennai
VO asked only 3 questions.
1. Highest Degree?
2. Client?
3. Role?
Thanks
RajaMohan
1. Highest Degree?
2. Client?
3. Role?
Thanks
RajaMohan
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gave yellow slip in pending case
In the first interview I got blue slip for submitting documents. I went again to Mumbai consulate for submission. After waiting a long in the line reached to the window. VO didn't asked me anything and said you have two option either you withdraw your petition or we'll withdraw your petition. I was shocked. He was not even ready to see my documents. He was forcing me to withdraw the petition. After a long long discussion of about 30-45 mins. I said I'm not going to withdraw my petition if you want to do it you can but please accept my documents. He collected all my docs. and he said good luck for your future. you will get the notification about your revoked petition in couple of months.
God knows what will happen now??
does any of you have faced this kind of situation?
Thanks.
God knows what will happen now??
does any of you have faced this kind of situation?
Thanks.
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