H1B, H4 Visa

Thank you guys for maintaining such a helpful website.

I kindly request you guys to send me the sample formats for:

1) Client contract with the employer.
2) Market analysis doccument.
3) Letter from supervisor and client.
4) Itinerary of services.

Thanks & Have a great day
tvrao

Hello Guys,

I need a help from u.As i posted my documents on Jan25th Via TTS drop box.So i was waiting for my passport until last week,then i did call to chennai counselate to find about my appcation status and they said my application is still under processing.So i need advice from u guys like how long will it take to get my passport back.Thanks for ur help and it will be appreciated.

Hi All,

I would like to thank everyone in this group for sharing their valuable experience and so do I. My H1 interview at the Chennai consulate was at 12.45 on 2nd Mar.
I reached the consulate around 12 and walked into the security check up line (you can ask the security whether you could stand in the line for that time slot).
There are 5 stages in the entire process, let me walk you thru' the different stages.
1. In the first, there is a security check they verify your passport and the web appointmnet receipt only. Stage one DONE.
2. Then you enter a room where there is a another security checkup, they check whether you have any gadgets, sealed envelopes etc. Stage two DONE.
3. Then you enter another room, where you will find 5/6 counters mostly Indians sitting in the driver seat. Depending on the rush, to reach the counter queue you have
to stand in a line first. The staff will make you stand in a counter queue, Now here you need to be a bit careful to carry the correct set of docs and give in the counter.
The docs are
a.I797
b.DS156
c.DS157
d.I129
e.H1 employer appt letter
f.H1 employer letter to consulate
g.HDFC receipt

They basically check whether you have required docs, typos etc.If you dont carry the correct docs, this stage could well be the 'GAME UP'. In this stage, you can have drinking water
, there is a wash room too. Dont feel shy or nervous to use any of them.

If all goes well, the above said docs are put in a folder and given back to you. Then you have to stand in a another queue to proceed to the Visa room(another building). The queue might be
lengthy, so be mentally prepared for a hot weather and long waiting times. Stage three DONE.

4. Sit back and relax as I take you thru the real big one. Welcome to the 'HAPPENING PLACE', this is the stage where things can go either way. You enter the visa room
this room is really kool(I mean this is an AC room ;)). There will be staff who will guide you there. You have to sit in certain areas before finally reaching the counter queue
for the finger printing. You will find a really wonderful and polite person to help you thru finger printing process. Left index finger first then the right. I have hardly seen
anyone lose at this stage unless your really dumb you should go on to the next stage.

5. The GRAND FINALE, as time passes you wouldnt realise you will end up in one of the counter queue's for the final visa interview with the VO. This is the stage
where you need to be at your best. A little bout myself, I work in a small 25+ startup firm and so is my H1 employer. I found people all around me with all big banners,
big companiess CMM5 etc in the visa room. You may find some going gaga over their companies and their H1 chances.Dont feel nervous, dont give up, you always have a chance.
Be confident, big banners may choke when it matters the most(just kidding...). I just kept my concentration going on . Kept going and then ...

VO: Waves his hand
ME: I walk to the counter(body language is important here.)

VO: How are you SIR.
ME: Doing good. How bout you?

VO: What computer programming languages do you know?
ME: X,Y,Z

VO: Can I have you Degree?
ME: Yes sure

VO: Show me your marksheets?
ME: Showed it. Verified it.

VO: Where did u learn these comp. languages?
ME: I am X,Y,Z certified professional. showed it.

VO: Where are you currently working?
ME: ABC

VO: Show me your apt letter for this ABC?
ME: showed it.

VO: What project are you currently working on?
ME: Explained my current project.

VO: What project are you going to work in US?
ME: Explained it thoroughly. Showed some literature on the same, client letter etc

VO: Well Sir, you can take all these docs(which i showed him...) back. Your visa is approved , please go and pay your fees.
ME: Thank you Sir..... Thats it I have done it. Hurrah.....

Hi ,

I got H1 -B visa last month and I am getting married by this week,I just wanted to know whether I can apply for H4 visa for my wouldbe without updating the passport with spouse name ,is it ok if I update this details before going for interview ..?

hello aspirants on march 2nd i attented interview in chennai consulate he asked me file i gave him then he asked me my experience letters i gave him he said admin process is required i was last in que he is busy he want leave he is not listening my words and gave me 221g saying that admin process required taken my experiences certificates and educationalxerox copies and stamped on my passport recieved shall i get a call from embassy how they will contact me my documents are genunine please share ur experience with me
thanking u
raj my id [email protected]

Hi Everybody,

First of all thanks for who posted about their experiences. I got Visa Suucessfully after getting Query on 1st march 2006.

When I reach Embassy at 10:40 AM, itz full of pack today. Atlastly, at 11'o clock I stood in the Q outside. Waiting waiting waiting...... atlastly, around 1'o clock I entered in to the main Entrance.

First Step: They checked the passport & required documents and thos docs put in to the blue folder and gave back to me.

Second Step: Now, I' m entered in to main Visa Lobby. Itz also full of pack inside. There is lot of Q's and somany persons are sitting. Wait for 10-15 mins for sitting. After 30 mins first call for finger checking. She told to me, u r not required. Itz alraedy over last time. So I came back and sat the same place for some time.

Third Step: Now, once again sat behind the interview counters and also all 221(g) guys sat gettogether.

Fourth step: Lastly, I assigned to one Q for Interview. In that Q also, around 1-1 1/2 hr I stood. I feel irritating & boring. Atlast, around 5:55PM my turn has came.

Me: Good Evening Sir

VO: Godd Evening, How are you?

Me: i 'm fine sir.

VO:asked about company project details & Role.

Me: I explained the brief introduction about project & Role of project.

VO: He satisfied with answers, but he said to me I have some more questions for U. That sohuld be ask another officer. So plz go back and sit some time.

Me: Now, tension starts. Bcoz, in front of me that VO rejects around 3-5 persons. This time I little bit disappointment.

VO: He called me, Hello Mr. Sharat Babu Mandava

Me: Good evening Sir

VO: He not responding anything

VO: He told me something about my employer.

Me: I din't get from him.

VO: He gave a white paper & told to me pay fee in 1st counter.

Me: Thank U sir,

Me: I went to 1st counter and paid the fee.

Any way, I got Visa. I' m so happy. Thanking for posting all your experinces.

Plz be confident. Then U get visa easily.

Thanking You for all ,
SHARAT BABU MANDAVA

I got query called <B>"A Complete itinerary of services or
            engagements specifying the dates of each service or engagement, the
            names and address of agent, the names and addressess of the actual
            employers, and the names and addresses of the establishment, venues,
            or locations where the services will be performed"</B>

            If anybody have the same experience. Please Share with me.and also
            if anybody have the answer templete of this. Please let me know.
        
and VO said that send the documents through DROPBOX.

            can anybody tell me what are the documents i have to send i mean education certificate & experince certificateand If i
            sends the documents trough VFS DROPBOX whether i will get the visa
            or not.How many days will take for this DROPBOX process to get the
            reply from counsilate to me.
satish

Hi Folks,,,

I got my interview date in Mid march I work in banglore office.. but deputed for sometime in delhi operations of my company.. i heard that its easy to get visa in delhi consulate...pls suggest
can i transfer my itnerview to delhi office? if yes HOW? and what r the documentation i shud provide .. pls suggest.. iam running out of time ....I will look forward to hear from u.. my email DI

[email protected]

Hi,

I need somw information related to dependent VISA stampting at cheanni.

I will be travelling to US ( california) in June'2006. My visa type is RL1.I got my my VISA date at chennai on May'2006. My wife is attending her VISA interview in June'2006.

I want to know is there any complications if dependent attends VISA interv saperately ?

she is just House Wife only and her education is BCom.

please provide info if you have similar situation's experence.

regards
R.Ravikumar.

First of all thanx to this site.I got lot of exp through site.Coming to my interview
My interview is on 17th feb at 11.30 a.m
I reached there at 11.15 a.m( no need to go there more than 15 min before interview time) and it was very crouded .around 1'0 colck i entered Visa building MY turn came at Visa Officer at 3.50 p.m My interview was as follows
 Me:Good Afternoon sir, how are you doing
 Vo:Fine and give me ur folder
 Me: I handedover it to Vo.
 VO: canm u give me ur educational certlficates n expletter
Me:i gave them
VO:he verified them with his computer n asked abt my us employeer i.e where are u going
Me: YYYY X
VO:who is ur client
Me:iam not gong to work at client place iam going to work at my employeer place.
VO: do u have project description letter
Me: gave it
VO:do u have any other documents
ME: gave all docs i have ( marketing analasis doc,tax returns and photographs)
VO: gave a look at them n k ur visa is approved go n pay the fee at counter no.1
ME: thank u n have a greatday sir.