H1B Stamping

[designIDEA]

Hi All,

I was on F1 Visa when I came to US last year. I got a job and they sponsored my H1B, so I have the I-797 approved. I am planning to go to India in June and need to get my H1B visa stamped from Mumbai. Do I have to go through filling up DS-160 form, Pay visa fees at HDFC, Schedule an interview with Mumbai Consulate, etc? Or is there any other simpler way of getting the Visa stamped, since I already have the approval (I-797) and I've already been working in US for last 4 months?

This post might sound little novice to this forum but I really need some advice. If there is already a thread on this query, I'd appreciate is someone direct me to that.

Thanks in advance.

[designIDEA]

I had converted my F1 to H1B earlier this year. Is there a way I can revoke my F1, if my H1B is rejected on stamping? If so, do I need a new I-20 from my college?

Please help.

[shervin143]

You need to go through all the steps that you have mentioned below. No pain, no gain.

Hi All,

I was on F1 Visa when I came to US last year. I got a job and they sponsored my H1B, so I have the I-797 approved. I am planning to go to India in June and need to get my H1B visa stamped from Mumbai. Do I have to go through filling up DS-160 form, Pay visa fees at HDFC, Schedule an interview with Mumbai Consulate, etc? Or is there any other simpler way of getting the Visa stamped, since I already have the approval (I-797) and I've already been working in US for last 4 months?

This post might sound little novice to this forum but I really need some advice. If there is already a thread on this query, I'd appreciate is someone direct me to that.

Thanks in advance.

[designIDEA]

Thanks Shervin. In most cases though, its 'their gain' and 'our pain'

I am just little worried about the stamping scenario now a days. Even if I have a clear and non-stinky case, it depends on the mood of VO to approve or deny the visa. can anyone give me few tips to be denial-proof?