ramvarmak Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 Hi All, Thanks to this forum, as i have been following visa stamping experiences and decided to visit Calgary, Canada for H1-B visa stamping. BackGround - Visa renewal stamping with I-140 approved. Have been previously to Calagary, Canada for visa stamping. Visa Interview - 7th March 2017 - 8:30 AM Passport Received - 10th March 2017 - 11:30 AM Back to US - 11th March 2017 Consulate Process 8:10 AM entered the US consulate building. DS-160, photo and passport checked, then security check and security guard takes the batch of people through elevator to the visa interview room. Instructed to hold on to the passport, 797 and photo. One of the officer checks the ds-160, photo and passport. Will enter the information and ask if any missing information. I was asked for a new photograph with a white background, as mine had a lighter background (not white) Next its finger printing and then the visa officer calls for the interview. Visa Interview VO: which company? Me: XXXX Inc. VO: Are you the only one from your company in the team at client location? Me: Yes VO: Are there any other people working at client from your company? Me: I am the only one in my team, but client has many other people at different locations from my company. VO: Did they apply GC? Me: Yes. VO: Show me the proof? Me: Gave approved I-140 VO: Submit a new photo and your visa will be approved. Me: Thank you sir VO gave back I-797 and I-140 and kept the passport Took a new photo downstairs in the same building and submitted it immediately. Port of Entry Immigration Officer: where are you going? Me: Told my location Immigration Officer: Which visa? Me: H1-B Immigration Officer: what do you do? Me: Told my job title Immigration Officer: do you have a degree? Me: Yes, Masters Immigration Officer: Which major Me: XXXXXX Immigration Officer: Have a safe trip Me: Thank You sir Link to comment
Chanakya2020 Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Hello Ram, Congrats on your visa. I am planning for Calgary as well, can you provide the site that need to go through to book the appointment? Also,Did any process change around visa stamping at Calgary compared to 2014 and now? Link to comment
balakrishna1485 Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 On 3/24/2017 at 4:21 PM, Chanakya2020 said: Hello Ram, Congrats on your visa. I am planning for Calgary as well, can you provide the site that need to go through to book the appointment? Also,Did any process change around visa stamping at Calgary compared to 2014 and now? Hi Chanakya, I'm also planning to go to Calgary as well, Please drop an email if you interested in shared accommodation. my display id at gmail Link to comment
Chanakya2020 Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 22 hours ago, balakrishna1485 said: Hi Chanakya, I'm also planning to go to Calgary as well, Please drop an email if you interested in shared accommodation. my display id at gmail Hello Bala, I sent you an email. Thank you Link to comment
ramvarmak Posted April 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 On 3/24/2017 at 4:21 PM, Chanakya2020 said: Hello Ram, Congrats on your visa. I am planning for Calgary as well, can you provide the site that need to go through to book the appointment? Also,Did any process change around visa stamping at Calgary compared to 2014 and now? Check this website and it will guide you through https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-ca/niv Link to comment
rakeshchandra.adupa@gmail Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 On 3/13/2017 at 4:25 PM, ramvarmak said: Hi All, Thanks to this forum, as i have been following visa stamping experiences and decided to visit Calgary, Canada for H1-B visa stamping. BackGround - Visa renewal stamping with I-140 approved. Have been previously to Calagary, Canada for visa stamping. Visa Interview - 7th March 2017 - 8:30 AM Passport Received - 10th March 2017 - 11:30 AM Back to US - 11th March 2017 Consulate Process 8:10 AM entered the US consulate building. DS-160, photo and passport checked, then security check and security guard takes the batch of people through elevator to the visa interview room. Instructed to hold on to the passport, 797 and photo. One of the officer checks the ds-160, photo and passport. Will enter the information and ask if any missing information. I was asked for a new photograph with a white background, as mine had a lighter background (not white) Next its finger printing and then the visa officer calls for the interview. Visa Interview VO: which company? Me: XXXX Inc. VO: Are you the only one from your company in the team at client location? Me: Yes VO: Are there any other people working at client from your company? Me: I am the only one in my team, but client has many other people at different locations from my company. VO: Did they apply GC? Me: Yes. VO: Show me the proof? Me: Gave approved I-140 VO: Submit a new photo and your visa will be approved. Me: Thank you sir VO gave back I-797 and I-140 and kept the passport Took a new photo downstairs in the same building and submitted it immediately. Port of Entry Immigration Officer: where are you going? Me: Told my location Immigration Officer: Which visa? Me: H1-B Immigration Officer: what do you do? Me: Told my job title Immigration Officer: do you have a degree? Me: Yes, Masters Immigration Officer: Which major Me: XXXXXX Immigration Officer: Have a safe trip Me: Thank You sir Firstly congrats on your visa!!! Its a good post and makes me go to Calgary. Did you hear about any 221G's happening in Calgary? I'm a full time employee to a university for past 5+ years and never went out of country for stamping. This will be my first attempt after transferring from F1 to H1B. Still tossing the idea between Hyderabad and Calgary (Canada) and more inclined for Canada. Do you have any inputs? I'm planning to go in May Second or Third week 2017 (week of 22nd). Shoot an email if you have any other details (email id in the profile) Thanks, Rakesh Link to comment
rakeshchandra.adupa@gmail Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 On Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 10:57 AM, Chanakya2020 said: Hello Bala, I sent you an email. Thank you Bala, Chanakya, I would like to share accommodation too. Can you send me an email with your plans (dates). My email is in my profile or text me at ******* Thanks Rakesh Chandra Adupa Link to comment
pappu2003 Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 On 3/13/2017 at 3:25 PM, ramvarmak said: Hi All, Thanks to this forum, as i have been following visa stamping experiences and decided to visit Calgary, Canada for H1-B visa stamping. BackGround - Visa renewal stamping with I-140 approved. Have been previously to Calagary, Canada for visa stamping. Visa Interview - 7th March 2017 - 8:30 AM Passport Received - 10th March 2017 - 11:30 AM Back to US - 11th March 2017 Consulate Process 8:10 AM entered the US consulate building. DS-160, photo and passport checked, then security check and security guard takes the batch of people through elevator to the visa interview room. Instructed to hold on to the passport, 797 and photo. One of the officer checks the ds-160, photo and passport. Will enter the information and ask if any missing information. I was asked for a new photograph with a white background, as mine had a lighter background (not white) Next its finger printing and then the visa officer calls for the interview. Visa Interview VO: which company? Me: XXXX Inc. VO: Are you the only one from your company in the team at client location? Me: Yes VO: Are there any other people working at client from your company? Me: I am the only one in my team, but client has many other people at different locations from my company. VO: Did they apply GC? Me: Yes. VO: Show me the proof? Me: Gave approved I-140 VO: Submit a new photo and your visa will be approved. Me: Thank you sir VO gave back I-797 and I-140 and kept the passport Took a new photo downstairs in the same building and submitted it immediately. Port of Entry Immigration Officer: where are you going? Me: Told my location Immigration Officer: Which visa? Me: H1-B Immigration Officer: what do you do? Me: Told my job title Immigration Officer: do you have a degree? Me: Yes, Masters Immigration Officer: Which major Me: XXXXXX Immigration Officer: Have a safe trip Me: Thank You sir Thanks for the info! Where did you get repeat passport photo taken? Link to comment
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