Successful H1B Visa Stamping in OTTAWA


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Hello All,

Sharing my H1B Visa Stamping experience in Ottawa (Canada).  Its my time to give back to the community.

My Profile:
Bachelor Degree: B-Tech (4 Years) India
Masters Degree: 2 Years MS degree (USA)
H1B: 3rd H1B Renewal with same Employer
H1B Stamping: Second H1B Stamping. 

Visa Appointment: Last week of october
Embassy will not let you in before your interview time. Very strict with the Appointment time. You can go 5-10 Mins before the actual interview time. 
Went through the security Clearance
Document Verification
Finger Print
There were around 5-6 people in front of me and there were 2 counters opened for interview.

I said Good Morning Sir. He said good Morning, Can I have your I-797 and Passport please and I gave him the documents(only new passport not the old passport)

Interview Questions:

Me:Good Morning Sir

VO: Good Morning Sir

VO: Which company you work for 
Me: ******

VO: What is your role
Me: *****

VO: DO you have End Client

Me: Yes

VO: There is no previous H1B stamp. So this is your first H1B Stamping?
Me: Yes Sir, This is my first H1B stamping after F1 visa

VO: What is your roles and responsibilities with this company?
Me: Answered as per my role mentioned in LCA, Client Letter and Vendor Letter and answered my responsibilities

VO: Who is your client and do you have any document from them where I can contact them ?
Me: Yes Sir, My client is XXX and I have client letter from them. (Provided him client Letter)

He started going through my client letter and asked the role again 

VO: How Big is  your employer ?

ME: *******

VO: Where they located ?

ME: *******

VO: Did your I140 approved:

ME: Yes Sir

VO: 

VO: So your client is in XXX city?
Me: Yes Sir

VO: What is your highest Degree?
Me: MS in XXX

VO: Where did you complete your Degree?
Me: Answered

VO: Can I check  your W2 and Pay Stub ?

ME: Gave it to VO

VO: What is your Salary?
Me: XXX 

GOLDEN words

VO: Your Visa is approved and You will get your passport in 3-4 days. 
Me: Thank You Sir.

Day 1 09:15am: Interview
Day 1 11:00am: Administrative Processing
Day 2  9.30AM : Visa Issued
Day 2: 11:00am: Electronic information submitted by shipper
Day 3: 03:16pm:Shipment picked up by Canada Post
Day 3: 10:13am:Item available for pickup at Post Office

There was around 3-4 people in front of me who got the stamping on the same day and 3 People Behind me who got the stamping which I know. 

Thanks & Good Luck to people who are planning to go for stamping. Make sure carry all documents and Be Confident. 

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