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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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H1B stamping
Hi This is shravya.my H1 has picked in 2008 april.but i am not working now.can i go to india in MAY 2009.can i get VISA tell me the process.please help me.......
thank you all....
thank you all....
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H1B interview
Hi,
Is it the right time to attend H1B interview at Chennai...
What will be last date to attend inteview.
I request you all, please guide me.
Is it the right time to attend H1B interview at Chennai...
What will be last date to attend inteview.
I request you all, please guide me.
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Successful stamping in chennai
Me H1B from a company changed to another company stayed in new company for 2 years. Stamp from earlier company expired in Oct 2008. Went to India for stamping in Jan 27, 2009 with the new company H1B.
Wife, Initially came on H4 to US. Did masters. Converted from H4 to F1. Then applied to H1B. Then applied to OPT. First got H1B. Then got OPT. Went to Chennai for stamping along with me.
Appt Time 830.
Was there sharp at 0815 got into consulate. Showed my paper work. Got into line and stood for 10 minutes. Officer called me and my wife.
VO: How you doing sir ?
ME: Pretty good, been a great day.
VO: Show me your I797.
Me: Here it is. ( gave my H1B approval )
VO: How long you been working with YYYY ?
Me: 2 years sir.
VO: Thank you, you may collect your passport tomorrow.
My wife's interview.
VO: How you doing mam.
Wife: good sir. How you doing ?
VO: doing just fine, thank you !! Can I see your H1B papers ?
Wife: Yes sir ( gave her H1B approval )
VO: How long you been working with YYYY ?
Wife: Its just been 2 months after my school sir.
VO: Thank you, you may collect your passport tomorrow.
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Thats it.
Wife, Initially came on H4 to US. Did masters. Converted from H4 to F1. Then applied to H1B. Then applied to OPT. First got H1B. Then got OPT. Went to Chennai for stamping along with me.
Appt Time 830.
Was there sharp at 0815 got into consulate. Showed my paper work. Got into line and stood for 10 minutes. Officer called me and my wife.
VO: How you doing sir ?
ME: Pretty good, been a great day.
VO: Show me your I797.
Me: Here it is. ( gave my H1B approval )
VO: How long you been working with YYYY ?
Me: 2 years sir.
VO: Thank you, you may collect your passport tomorrow.
My wife's interview.
VO: How you doing mam.
Wife: good sir. How you doing ?
VO: doing just fine, thank you !! Can I see your H1B papers ?
Wife: Yes sir ( gave her H1B approval )
VO: How long you been working with YYYY ?
Wife: Its just been 2 months after my school sir.
VO: Thank you, you may collect your passport tomorrow.
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Thats it.
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Can my Husband go for H4 stamping while I am still in India
Hi All
Please help me out as I am really confused. I got my H1B stamped in October 2008, but my husband didnt get name in lottery and then company filled for L1 in which we got query and we are working for same company.
Now my question is Can my husband go for H4 stamping while I am also in India and havent been to US till now. I can provide him all documents except payslips, so will he be able to get H4 or shall I firstly go to US
Please help and send mail to [email protected]
Please help me out as I am really confused. I got my H1B stamped in October 2008, but my husband didnt get name in lottery and then company filled for L1 in which we got query and we are working for same company.
Now my question is Can my husband go for H4 stamping while I am also in India and havent been to US till now. I can provide him all documents except payslips, so will he be able to get H4 or shall I firstly go to US
Please help and send mail to [email protected]
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Mr Rao Don'e talk silly
Mr. Rao, This information is for friends from immihelp. If you have confidence on your skills you can come and get the job, before that "TO show your skills you should have some palyground,first get the playground" Peoples have tons of knowledge, but they don't have palyground to show their skills.
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Plz think trice
Friends before you come to US think a lot, nowadays life to hard in US, struggles for surviving, If you lost job you should go back to home, It's meaningless to try in this worst market, Situation is toooo bad,
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h1 status
I attended H1 visa interview at chennai consulate,Vo asked few questions your hiest degree,H many years exp. do you have, what your hus'd doing,where will u work at client or employee,your project complete details etc. I have answred all questions and given where evere doc's required.VO checked in her Pc and after few second's issued 221(g) blue form marked application Processing Information.
Can u Pls suggest what could be the reason ,one reason i know my name splling mistake in I797 form and in few doc's from my employer.Any other reason's reply ASAP.
Regards
valapala
Can u Pls suggest what could be the reason ,one reason i know my name splling mistake in I797 form and in few doc's from my employer.Any other reason's reply ASAP.
Regards
valapala
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