After H1B Approval – What Next?
July 25, 2009 by HSB · 22 Comments
Congrats on your H1B Petition Approval. Getting H-1B approved is a big step. Typically after H1B petition is approved by USCIS, they will update the USCIS Online Case Status search website. H1B approval message will look similar to this
H1B Visa Stamping Experience At Chennai US Consulate
June 1, 2009 by HSB · 8 Comments
One of the or blog reader (Prak) went for H-1B Visa Stamping at US Consulate in Chennai. His profile goes like this
- Education- Masters Degree in US
- Work Experience – 2 Years as Consultant
- H1B Visa Stamping – First time visiting India after H1B Approval
H1B Visa Stamping Questions and Answers
- How long before did you book the dates for Visa Appointment?
Before 2 weeks
- Were you able to get the date you were planning?
Yes
- Apart from following list of H1B Visa Stamping document, did you carry any additional documents?
Letter from Client, Tax statements, Electricity Bill, Drivers License and all degree certificates
- Can you walk us through about steps and experience at US Consulate ( arriving at consulate, waiting before interview, documents verification,…)
Reached consulate before an hour 
but sent back immediately. My 2cents don’t go early to the consulate. 15 mins before the schedule time is good enough.
Don’t take any sealed envelops. Security person will stamp all envelops this will take some time. No cell phones not even chocolates or Chewing Gums
There are pre-screening counters where they check all your documents(I-797, LCA) if everything is satisfactory then you will be directed towards visa interview room
- How long was your interview?
About 10 minutes
- What question did VO ask?
Where did do your Masters?
Where are you working right now?
- When did you get the passport back?
3 Days
- How was entry procedure at Port of Entry?
Easy. One question – Where do you work?
- Many forums posts say things like – Dont go for H1B stamping, People are sent back home from Port of Entry, … what is your thoughts about that?
Rumors, don’t believe in those.
- Do you work as full time employee or as consultant?
Consultant
- How big is your company ( number of employees)
30 employees
Additional Visa Stamping Questions
If you have additional questions, you can leave a comment below, Prak will reply to your comments.
H1B Visa 2010 Approved, When Can I Go for Visa Stamping?
April 26, 2009 by HSB · 42 Comments
I know many readers for last 25 days here at HSB are looking for H1B Visa 2010 related information ( Approval, Petition number, Premium and regular processing, ..). There are many H1B 2010 applicants who are currently living outside United States. So, the question is Read more
