DS-160 and H1B stamping question-URGENT

[rishi30]

Hi

I am working in US from past 4 and half years, with the same client for more than 3 years as a full time employee on H1B. I am planning to go for Stamping in July in HYDERABAD, I got a question while filling up the DS-160. I travelled to One of Middle East country(Oman) before coming to US in June,2008 and came back within a month in July 2008, as I didnt like the job there.

Do I need to fill "yes" for any countries visited within last 5 years. I am planning to go for stamping in July 2013 Or I can say No.

If I visited some Middle East country within 5 years, will there be admin processing? I read in forums that it will take a long time for clearing the admin process.

This is the first time I am planning to go to India after I came to US.

Please suggest me your suggestions.

Thanks

[sthamago]

As you Visited some other country other than USA in past five years and which is true. You should fill the same thing. If VO asks explain the truth why you left Oman. Dont worry about Admin Processing unless you have no proofs to show up.

[venkysc]

You have to mention the travel details during last five years as per the question.

[Sabarishv]

I think you will have to mention, that you visited Oman. Because you passport will have that information stamped.

But this should not alter the VO's decision on your visa.

[rishi30]

Thank you all for your responses. I will surely fill with whatever I have in my passport and hope things will go fine. I am just worried whether this will create any delay.