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H1B Experience at Delhi Consulate
Hi Guys,
I had my H1B Visa interview on 10th Feb 09. My case is a COS from L1 to H1B. I worked in US through a reputed Indian IT company for 3 years on L1 and I applied for H1B through COS. I had to go to India for my Wedding and hence had to stamp my Visa in India before coming back to USA.
Mine was a breeze. The interview was only for a minute or two.
Following questions were asked:
1) How long have you been with H1B employer?
2) What is your Qualification? Since I was BE in Mech the next question was
3) Then how come you are in the IT Industry? for which I had to remind him that I worked before this for almost 4 years for a reputed Indian IT firm and was in US on L1 through that firm.
BTW I had my ID batch pinned to my shirt.
And thats it. He didnt ask me anything else. No Paystubs, No W2's, No Tax Returns nothing. He didnt ask me a single document.
But let me warn all you guys out there. If you are already in US and have a job, hang on there till your luck favors you, If you are currently in India, Get your Visa doen if you want but dont leave your jobs in India and come here. Nowadays whoever has a permanent job in India is better off than any desi in US. If you are searching for a job currently in US, it is a nightmare. You can always come to US when the market situation is good.
I had my H1B Visa interview on 10th Feb 09. My case is a COS from L1 to H1B. I worked in US through a reputed Indian IT company for 3 years on L1 and I applied for H1B through COS. I had to go to India for my Wedding and hence had to stamp my Visa in India before coming back to USA.
Mine was a breeze. The interview was only for a minute or two.
Following questions were asked:
1) How long have you been with H1B employer?
2) What is your Qualification? Since I was BE in Mech the next question was
3) Then how come you are in the IT Industry? for which I had to remind him that I worked before this for almost 4 years for a reputed Indian IT firm and was in US on L1 through that firm.
BTW I had my ID batch pinned to my shirt.
And thats it. He didnt ask me anything else. No Paystubs, No W2's, No Tax Returns nothing. He didnt ask me a single document.
But let me warn all you guys out there. If you are already in US and have a job, hang on there till your luck favors you, If you are currently in India, Get your Visa doen if you want but dont leave your jobs in India and come here. Nowadays whoever has a permanent job in India is better off than any desi in US. If you are searching for a job currently in US, it is a nightmare. You can always come to US when the market situation is good.
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Don't come to USA
Hey,
For all H1B'S
here sitivations are very bad, there is no corp-to-corp jobs for h1b, cause US Citizens and GC holders also have with out job so all companies considering for only GC and Citizens, so please plan to come to USA after market up.
Guy's this is true, don't come to USA and don't give resignation to your present job in India.
Thanks
Reddy
For all H1B'S
here sitivations are very bad, there is no corp-to-corp jobs for h1b, cause US Citizens and GC holders also have with out job so all companies considering for only GC and Citizens, so please plan to come to USA after market up.
Guy's this is true, don't come to USA and don't give resignation to your present job in India.
Thanks
Reddy
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Error in I-156
I have scheduled my H1B interview on 23rd march 2009 but i found mistake in passport issuance date in form DS-156. Can you suggest me how to correct this problem?
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Can i go Hyderabad Consulate For stamping
Hi,
In my I-797,Consulate centre is Chennai. But Recently Hyd Consulate been opened. Can i go Hyd,For H1-B stamping.i am not yet booked apointment.
Thanks
In my I-797,Consulate centre is Chennai. But Recently Hyd Consulate been opened. Can i go Hyd,For H1-B stamping.i am not yet booked apointment.
Thanks
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H4 visa - hyderabad consulate
If anyone got visa in Hyderabad consulate please share ur experience here.
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U.S. Consulate in Hyderabad to begin consular operations from March 05, 2009
The new American Consulate General in Hyderabad is scheduled to begin consular operations on March 05, 2009. The Hyderabad Consular District covers only the state of Andhra Pradesh. Visa applicants from Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala should continue to apply at the Chennai Consulate. Residents of Andhra Pradesh who have already scheduled prior interview appointments at the Chennai Consulate may proceed for their interview to Chennai as scheduled.
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successfull h1b revalidation in chennai
I wanted to share my successful VISA extension experience with all of you.
I attended my visa interview yesterday(03-03-2009) along with my wife and kids(US citizens)in Chennai.
The whole process took just 10 minutes.The discussion between me and VO as follows:
VO: How long have you been in india?
me: for past 2 weeks
VO: Are you working for yyy.. company?
me: Yes.
VO: what is your role at yyy.. company?
me: I explained my role.
VO: what is the functionality of your role?
me: I explained.
VO: Can you give me I-129 which is petiton for H1B extension?
me: I gave my I-129 petition.
VO: Are you working at client place or employer place?
me: Client location
VO: where is the client located?
me: sss..
VO: I-129 petition is showing you are staying at xxx.. location. But you are saying Client is located at sss..
me: I said that i fly everyweek from xxx.. to sss.. every week.
VO: Thank you and taken passport.
I am going to get my passport witin few days.
I thanked to GOD.
Dont need to scare for H1B visa extension If your company profile is good and you have enough documents to produce.
I attended my visa interview yesterday(03-03-2009) along with my wife and kids(US citizens)in Chennai.
The whole process took just 10 minutes.The discussion between me and VO as follows:
VO: How long have you been in india?
me: for past 2 weeks
VO: Are you working for yyy.. company?
me: Yes.
VO: what is your role at yyy.. company?
me: I explained my role.
VO: what is the functionality of your role?
me: I explained.
VO: Can you give me I-129 which is petiton for H1B extension?
me: I gave my I-129 petition.
VO: Are you working at client place or employer place?
me: Client location
VO: where is the client located?
me: sss..
VO: I-129 petition is showing you are staying at xxx.. location. But you are saying Client is located at sss..
me: I said that i fly everyweek from xxx.. to sss.. every week.
VO: Thank you and taken passport.
I am going to get my passport witin few days.
I thanked to GOD.
Dont need to scare for H1B visa extension If your company profile is good and you have enough documents to produce.
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I was nervous about my interview after reading the forums. One posting was out there to scare people.
I had my H1B stamping interview on Feb 26th 2009. Despite the recession and layoffs etc I saw many officers issue visas fair and square.
I've been working for an american company for two years and I studied at a reputable school before that. My interview lasted less than 60 secs. Though the officer said he granted the visa he did say there is a small problem. He said my I-797 was not on his system. He took a photocopy from me and said because of that my visa would be delayed a little bit. He said the delay usually means I get my passport in 3 days but can also sometimes take 7-10 days. I was scheduled to fly back in 8 working days. I was worried I'd have to cancel and rebook my air ticket. And presto! they had my passport ready by monday in 2 days flat and I collected the same from blue dart on tuesday.
Don't be worried unnecessarily. Instead, use that energy to keep your documents in immaculate form and order and prepare your answers for the standard questions.
My suggestions would be:
1) Try not to be associated with shady desi consultancies that try to exploit their own people. Officers know they are dubious. Now, I heard many desi consultancies are black listed on a USCIS list and a bunch of consultancy people in MA are now being prosecuted for fraud. Serves them right and serves as a lesson for other shady desis. Go back to RTO and sell driver's licenses in india.
2) Take all the necessary documents, letter from employer, I797, diplomas etc
3) Dress sharp and be well groomed
4) Smile and speak confidently
5) Be attentive while interacting with everybody at the consulate (and also in general in the US)
Be well prepared and go there confidently. And hopefully you'll come out successful. Good Luck!
VO: Hi How are you?
Me: Good, Thank You
VO: Starts flipping through my passport and stops at my previous US visa. Your hair cut is so different from this one. You look like a different person.
Me: Smile, it does feel like a long time
VO: So, do you guys at *** company solve *** problems?
Me: Something like that. We focus on DWBI solutions.
VO: You went to *** Univ or *** Univ
Me: I clarified
VO: Your visa is granted
Me: Thank you
I had my H1B stamping interview on Feb 26th 2009. Despite the recession and layoffs etc I saw many officers issue visas fair and square.
I've been working for an american company for two years and I studied at a reputable school before that. My interview lasted less than 60 secs. Though the officer said he granted the visa he did say there is a small problem. He said my I-797 was not on his system. He took a photocopy from me and said because of that my visa would be delayed a little bit. He said the delay usually means I get my passport in 3 days but can also sometimes take 7-10 days. I was scheduled to fly back in 8 working days. I was worried I'd have to cancel and rebook my air ticket. And presto! they had my passport ready by monday in 2 days flat and I collected the same from blue dart on tuesday.
Don't be worried unnecessarily. Instead, use that energy to keep your documents in immaculate form and order and prepare your answers for the standard questions.
My suggestions would be:
1) Try not to be associated with shady desi consultancies that try to exploit their own people. Officers know they are dubious. Now, I heard many desi consultancies are black listed on a USCIS list and a bunch of consultancy people in MA are now being prosecuted for fraud. Serves them right and serves as a lesson for other shady desis. Go back to RTO and sell driver's licenses in india.
2) Take all the necessary documents, letter from employer, I797, diplomas etc
3) Dress sharp and be well groomed
4) Smile and speak confidently
5) Be attentive while interacting with everybody at the consulate (and also in general in the US)
Be well prepared and go there confidently. And hopefully you'll come out successful. Good Luck!
VO: Hi How are you?
Me: Good, Thank You
VO: Starts flipping through my passport and stops at my previous US visa. Your hair cut is so different from this one. You look like a different person.
Me: Smile, it does feel like a long time
VO: So, do you guys at *** company solve *** problems?
Me: Something like that. We focus on DWBI solutions.
VO: You went to *** Univ or *** Univ
Me: I clarified
VO: Your visa is granted
Me: Thank you
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F1-H1B-H1B renewal success. Attended Chennai consulate for my H1B renewal stamping on FEB 5th. I got the visa and the VO asked 4-5 questions like what does your company do, my job responsibilities, if my company applied for GC etc.
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"Dream Comes True through Chennai consulate" -Anu
Thanks to 1&all for posting their experiences and giving moral support for newcomers.
Thanks for the immihelp admin people.
Well I wanna share my experience to strengthen the guys n girls may or may not fall in same category.
1) September 11th 2008
I: Good Morning, how are you?
VO: Fine
VO: Show me your MCA certificates?
I: Yep, here it is.. (Showed)
VO: Are you work at client place or In-house project..?
I: Will be work at Client place
VO: Show me the client letter?
I: YYYY holds various YYYY projects and ... like this I was going to explain...but (as I have no client letter)
VO: Interrupted, And asked you have client letter Say Yes or No?
I: No,..
VO: Issued the 221(g) form and marked all the possible columns
2) Submitted with all the supporting documents on October 19th 2008
Within one week they issued 221(g) First request for some other docs
3) Submitted with all the supporting documents on November 19th 2008
Within one week they issued 221(g) Second request for some other docs
4) Submitted with all the supporting documents on December 9th 2008
Within one week they issued 221(g) Third request for some other docs
5) Submitted with all the supporting documents on January 12th 2009
Within one week they issued form 'Requires Additional Administrative Processing'
6) Hope there is no documents required from my side after receiving this form and waiting for their response. On 6th Feb 09 a form came with 'Submit your Passport'. Submitted the passport on Feb 9th 09.
Finally on 20th Feb 09 my dream come true with God's grace.
During the process the peoples experiences and my employer cooperation makes me more comfort.
On this recession period every one please follow the inputs posted in the site and make the right decision before step in USA. Every one's wish is to celebrate Diwali, But Diwali is only possible with light. Hope u got my inner meaning.
If u have any queries, feel free to mail me on [email protected]
I wish u all the Best
Cheers,
Anu
Thanks for the immihelp admin people.
Well I wanna share my experience to strengthen the guys n girls may or may not fall in same category.
1) September 11th 2008
I: Good Morning, how are you?
VO: Fine
VO: Show me your MCA certificates?
I: Yep, here it is.. (Showed)
VO: Are you work at client place or In-house project..?
I: Will be work at Client place
VO: Show me the client letter?
I: YYYY holds various YYYY projects and ... like this I was going to explain...but (as I have no client letter)
VO: Interrupted, And asked you have client letter Say Yes or No?
I: No,..
VO: Issued the 221(g) form and marked all the possible columns
2) Submitted with all the supporting documents on October 19th 2008
Within one week they issued 221(g) First request for some other docs
3) Submitted with all the supporting documents on November 19th 2008
Within one week they issued 221(g) Second request for some other docs
4) Submitted with all the supporting documents on December 9th 2008
Within one week they issued 221(g) Third request for some other docs
5) Submitted with all the supporting documents on January 12th 2009
Within one week they issued form 'Requires Additional Administrative Processing'
6) Hope there is no documents required from my side after receiving this form and waiting for their response. On 6th Feb 09 a form came with 'Submit your Passport'. Submitted the passport on Feb 9th 09.
Finally on 20th Feb 09 my dream come true with God's grace.
During the process the peoples experiences and my employer cooperation makes me more comfort.
On this recession period every one please follow the inputs posted in the site and make the right decision before step in USA. Every one's wish is to celebrate Diwali, But Diwali is only possible with light. Hope u got my inner meaning.
If u have any queries, feel free to mail me on [email protected]
I wish u all the Best
Cheers,
Anu
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