Successful Visa stamping experience in Hyderabad, Dec 22nd 2014

[ranjan3959]

I’m on EVC model. This is my first H1 (F1 to H1) 

 

Questions asked:

 

Good Morning and I slided my passport along with 797 to the VO. She returned my 797 saying I don’t need that. 

 

1. Do you work for XYZ company ?
   
2. Do you have any end client ?
   
3. Are you on a vacation here ?
   

 

Verified finger prints and said enjoy your vacation, your visa is approved.

 

Timelines:

Dec 19 2 pm, Fri: OFC Appointment. They only need your passport, ds-160 confirmation and appointment confirmation. It takes approximately 15 mins from the time you are in the line till you get out.

 

Dec 22 8 am, Mon: Interview. I was at the consulate by 7:30, they started letting people in from 7:40 am. It was around 8:10 when I reached counter 11. Interview was around 30 seconds. Got out by 8:30 am

 

Dec 23 2 pm, Tue: Received an email/text message confirming my passport is ready for pick-up.

 

I would like to thank everybody in this forum for posting their experiences, this definitely helped me to prepare well for the interview.

 

PS: I originally scheduled my appointment for Jamaica consulate before Oct 31st, got cancellation email like several other folks followed by a re-scheduled appointment for Feb 3rd 2015.

 

Thanks !