carts Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 First of all , Thanks to all for sharing thoughts and interview experiences and document listings. Now I believe its my part to share my experience. I gathered all the documents possible for the interview. My interview is at 10AM. The initial security did not let you in before 9:45AM. 1st step (ground floor): They asked for DS-160, Passport and I -797 to hand them, they verified and wrote something on ds-160 and handed back to me with a rubber band tied to 3 documents. They asked me to unseal all the sealed envelopes if I had any . Then they let me in to staircase to 1st level 2nd Step (1st Floor): Security check similar to the one we have in airport where all the belongings belt, watches are put in the tray and you will be pass through some scanner. After done they asked to follow to WINDOW "A" which is on the left side of the waiting room 3rd Step (1st Floor Window - A): At this window the teller would asked for the same 3 documents (passport, Ds-160 and 797) and hand me a number and asked me to wait for my number to be called on the screen. 4th Step (1st Floor - Window 1) : Once my number popped up on the screen. I proceeded to this window to receive the 3 documents that I gave in window A and here teller asked me for finger prints 10 prints. Now i am set for the main interview on 20th floor. 5th Step (20th Floor - Waiting Room): security escorted me to 20th floor in the elevator. There I waited for couple of minutes for my number to be called on the screen. Mine was on counter -6 . So I proceeded. Here how the next 5 min passed: VO: Hello Gud morning! ME: Hello Gud morning VO: Asked for same 3 documents (passport, Ds-160 and 797) VO: Is this your first H1? ME: YES VO: Where did you do your masters? What Specialization? ME: XXX and YYY , Masters in Software Engg VO: Where did you complete ur degree? ME: DATE - MON -YYY VO: Why did you move from XXX to YYY? ME: I dint had courses that I like in XXX. He nodded ok. VO: When did you graduate? What did you do since then? ME: Month - Year, I was working since then VO: Who all did you work so far? ME: AAA and then BBB VO: Did you do CPT? Who did you worked for? ME: Yes I did for AAA Company in New Jersey (Its actually a consultancy but I told it confidently) VO: How long you have been with BBB? ME: 3 Years VO: DO they have client? ME: Yes. Client Name and brief Intro on client VO: Where is the client located? ME: City Name VO: What do you do for them? ME: Roles and Responsibilities explained breifly VO: Can I have your Pay-stubs,employer Offer letter , LCA and Drivers License? ME: Handed. He was all typing when I handed and looking in to the computer. VO: Do you have a family? ME: Brother in City Name. VO: What does he do? Is he on H1 also? ME: Told him Typed..... Typed..... Typed... VO: Ok . Here are all your documents. He pushed of them back and held for the 3 initial ones. and said the 3 magical words. "YOU ARE APPROVED", and handed me some instructions regarding passport pickup and if i have issues with employer how do I report. ME: Thank you . You have a wonderful day ahead. VO: You do the same. That's pretty much it , How it went. Couple of other guys and one of friend had interviews on same day. They also got similar kind of questions and all of them are APPROVED. TIP: I know you guys already know it, But just wanted to tell it again. BE CONFIDENT and have a smile on face. GUD LUCK!!! Please feel free to ask me questions if you have any. Link to comment
chandu_13 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Thank you very much Carts. Your reply will help lot of people in this form. Thanks to Murthy form too. Link to comment
BeeMis Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Hi, I also had my visa interview on 6th Jan at VC. Visa got approved. But I cant see any change in status till now. I am checking http://usvisa-info.com/en-CA/selfservice/p website. There is no change there. When can I expect the status change? When can I collect my passport? Thanks Link to comment
mmk_0904 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Hi Carts, Congrats! Did you hear anything from Loomis?.... usually how long it takes to get the passport. Link to comment
Joe03 Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 First of all , Thanks to all for sharing thoughts and interview experiences and document listings. Now I believe its my part to share my experience. I gathered all the documents possible for the interview. My interview is at 10AM. The initial security did not let you in before 9:45AM. 1st step (ground floor): They asked for DS-160, Passport and I -797 to hand them, they verified and wrote something on ds-160 and handed back to me with a rubber band tied to 3 documents. They asked me to unseal all the sealed envelopes if I had any . Then they let me in to staircase to 1st level 2nd Step (1st Floor): Security check similar to the one we have in airport where all the belongings belt, watches are put in the tray and you will be pass through some scanner. After done they asked to follow to WINDOW "A" which is on the left side of the waiting room 3rd Step (1st Floor Window - A): At this window the teller would asked for the same 3 documents (passport, Ds-160 and 797) and hand me a number and asked me to wait for my number to be called on the screen. 4th Step (1st Floor - Window 1) : Once my number popped up on the screen. I proceeded to this window to receive the 3 documents that I gave in window A and here teller asked me for finger prints 10 prints. Now i am set for the main interview on 20th floor. 5th Step (20th Floor - Waiting Room): security escorted me to 20th floor in the elevator. There I waited for couple of minutes for my number to be called on the screen. Mine was on counter -6 . So I proceeded. Here how the next 5 min passed: VO: Hello Gud morning! ME: Hello Gud morning VO: Asked for same 3 documents (passport, Ds-160 and 797) VO: Is this your first H1? ME: YES VO: Where did you do your masters? What Specialization? ME: XXX and YYY , Masters in Software Engg VO: Where did you complete ur degree? ME: DATE - MON -YYY VO: Why did you move from XXX to YYY? ME: I dint had courses that I like in XXX. He nodded ok. VO: When did you graduate? What did you do since then? ME: Month - Year, I was working since then VO: Who all did you work so far? ME: AAA and then BBB VO: Did you do CPT? Who did you worked for? ME: Yes I did for AAA Company in New Jersey (Its actually a consultancy but I told it confidently) VO: How long you have been with BBB? ME: 3 Years VO: DO they have client? ME: Yes. Client Name and brief Intro on client VO: Where is the client located? ME: City Name VO: What do you do for them? ME: Roles and Responsibilities explained breifly VO: Can I have your Pay-stubs,employer Offer letter , LCA and Drivers License? ME: Handed. He was all typing when I handed and looking in to the computer. VO: Do you have a family? ME: Brother in City Name. VO: What does he do? Is he on H1 also? ME: Told him Typed..... Typed..... Typed... VO: Ok . Here are all your documents. He pushed of them back and held for the 3 initial ones. and said the 3 magical words. "YOU ARE APPROVED", and handed me some instructions regarding passport pickup and if i have issues with employer how do I report. ME: Thank you . You have a wonderful day ahead. VO: You do the same. That's pretty much it , How it went. Couple of other guys and one of friend had interviews on same day. They also got similar kind of questions and all of them are APPROVED. TIP: I know you guys already know it, But just wanted to tell it again. BE CONFIDENT and have a smile on face. GUD LUCK!!! Please feel free to ask me questions if you have any. Congrats for Visa approved!Thx for sharing questions. Link to comment
draj Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Congrats and thanks for a detailed overview. Link to comment
carts Posted January 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Hi, I also had my visa interview on 6th Jan at VC. Visa got approved. But I cant see any change in status till now. I am checking http://usvisa-info.com/en-CA/selfservice/p website. There is no change there. When can I expect the status change? When can I collect my passport? Thanks I am waiting for the response. I was told that the update would be in couple of days. Link to comment
mannam07 Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 How focussed they are on CPT? Is this your 1st H1-B Visa? Link to comment
tampa78 Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 please advise I'm also planning to get my stamping in canada ? vancuver is showing first available in 95 days is it or could be right ? also how long it takes to get passport back from loomis ? any advise to go india - delhi , or mexico tequina or vacuver canada i have had stamping in all above in past every 6 years Link to comment
Ottawa H4 221g Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Hi, i was working with A company and then transfered my H1B to B company now. I am going for H1B interview, if they ask me is this your first H1B? what should i say? I do not have H1B stamp on my passport yet. This is the first time I am appearing for interview. Thanks, Link to comment
draj Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 you would say its you first H1B. Link to comment
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