H1B Visa Stamping – Required Documents

I have been trying to write about the documents required for H1B Visa Stamping. Documents listed here for your reference and there are professional immigration websites where you can find more information. Some of the documents listed here will not be applicable to candidates appearing for H1B Visa Stamping for the first time from their home country (outside U.S.)

H1B Visa Stamping Required Documents

1. Appointment letter
2. DS-156
3. DS-157
4. One passport-size photograph
5. Original I-797 A,B or C
6. I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant worker
7. H Classification Supplement to Form I-129
8. H-1B Data Collection and Filing Fee Exemption Supplement
9. Labor Condition Application for H-1B & H-1B1 Non immigrants
10. H1B Visa Petition letter provided by your employer
11. Employment Verification letter
12. Pay stubs atleast last 3 months
13. Monthly bank statements (last 3 months), Bank of America provides Immigration Letter.
14. Travel itinerary (if going for stamping from U.S. to Canada or Mexico)
15. Visa Interview Fees slips

H1B Visa Supporting Documents

1. Current Employer
2. Offer letter
3. Resume
4. Sample company projects documents and some documents describing what your company does
5. Previous Employer (if applicable)
6. I797 A, B or C
7. Employment Verification letter
8. Pay Stubs

Education

1. Official transcripts (Undergraduate, Graduate and other certificates)
2. Degree Certificate or Official diplomas ( Undergraduate and Graduate Degree)
3. Original I-20s forms ( for degree from U.S.)
4. OPT/EAD Card

Tax and other documents from U.S.

1. W2 Tax forms (atleast last 2 years)
2. Tax returns 1040’s .
3. Driving license and social security card.

Personal Documents

1. If living in U.S. – take copies of utility bills, rental agreement or home deed.
2. Photograph taken within company with your co workers ( if possible badge and company name visible)

If in doubt, consult an immigration attorney or immigration professional. Details listed might not not be enough to get Visa, since everyone person cases is different and from different background.

From what I read, companies with less number of employers, less than 25 might face lots of questions during interview. Most of the H1B fraud discovered was with small companies. Good luck to you guys in your H1B Visa Stamping.

Note

List of documents required for H1B Visa Stamping also varies between U.S. consulates in different countries. So, refer to U.S. Consulate website for more information. Alos, be prepared for additional security clearance at US Consulates, which might delay H1B Visa Stamping.

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