First time H1B stamping

[Aditi Malhotra]

Hello,

 

I have done my masters in the US (class of 2012) and currently on the H1B visa, working with an Investment firm in US. I have got an extension approved on my H1, but have not gone for my H1B stamping yet.

 

As this will be my first time H1B stamping, Is it preferable to be done in my home country-India (considering the fact that I am anyways planning to travel to India in a few days).

 

Or, If there are better chances that my Stamping gets approved in Canada, I do not mind to travel to Canada as well.

 

Please guide me with the better option to choose from.

 

Thank you and Regards!

 

 

 

[jairichi]

Home country is the best option.

[rahul412]

There are no 'better chances' if you go to canada. All consulates are one and same.

[KumarKP]

Every US consulate is the same as they follow standard procedures. If we have all required documents then there should be no issues.

 

As you already have plans visiting India if it is feasible, better to have it at home country as it is always suggested to go to home country.

[Nix3211]

It is never sure and certain even in Canada. I came to stamping in Vancouver thinking it would be faster but still I was given yellow slip and I am waiting here until my administrative process is completed (for more info, find my another thread). If I had gone to my home country, I would have met my family and won't worry how long it would take. I would have saved money also.

So, do what ever you feel comfortable. I guess the approval rate is same everywhere. Not sure about the processing time.

Also, it is very hard to find dates for appointment here in Canada. 

[Aditi Malhotra]

Thank you all for the response, Appreciate it

[rajeshavenger]

hello All,

 

my query could be 50% aligned with this thread, hence posting here rather starting a new thread

 

1) planning for first time H1 stamping [ i am on my first h1, approved in apr 2014 ]

2) my work structure is EVC with an exception , employer -> vendor -> " implementation partner (indian consulting company)" -> client

3) client is not giving client letter, but implementation partner will give.

 

so this s my situation . is India a better place for stamping for me or canada/mexico etc ??

 

am asking this question because , most consultants with my work structure have gone for non-india locations for stamping and i do see this recommendation in lots of posts

 

is there a advantage factor or atmosphere or VO mindset pattern over non-india locations ??

because visa applicants at indian consulates are frequently caught or getting rejected , being it F1 or H1 due to valid reasons as well as fraudulent reasons .. [ no offense to anyone , but have heard this widely ]

 

said that, my work structure already looks complex, should i be safely avoid india locations for stamping ?

 

help me out please, thank you

[rajeshavenger]

FYI - i have done masters in USA in Electrical engineering and working in IT now, have worked in electrical contract jobs for 16 months and had to switch to IT for H1 sponsor

[jairichi]

hello All,

 

my query could be 50% aligned with this thread, hence posting here rather starting a new thread

 

1) planning for first time H1 stamping [ i am on my first h1, approved in apr 2014 ]

2) my work structure is EVC with an exception , employer -> vendor -> " implementation partner (indian consulting company)" -> client

3) client is not giving client letter, but implementation partner will give.

 

so this s my situation . is India a better place for stamping for me or canada/mexico etc ??

 

am asking this question because , most consultants with my work structure have gone for non-india locations for stamping and i do see this recommendation in lots of posts

 

is there a advantage factor or atmosphere or VO mindset pattern over non-india locations ??

because visa applicants at indian consulates are frequently caught or getting rejected , being it F1 or H1 due to valid reasons as well as fraudulent reasons .. [ no offense to anyone , but have heard this widely ]

 

said that, my work structure already looks complex, should i be safely avoid india locations for stamping ?

 

help me out please, thank you

Every US consulate is the same. Multiple layers and not having proper documentation will be an issue if you go to any US consulate.

[jairichi]

FYI - i have done masters in USA in Electrical engineering and working in IT now, have worked in electrical contract jobs for 16 months and had to switch to IT for H1 sponsor

You need to have a minimum of 4 years bachelor's degree related to H1B profession or 12 years related work experience. In your case looks like you do not have them. This is a serious issue which might lead to denial of a visa.

[KumarKP]

There is nothing like "better place" or "atmosphere" or "mindset pattern". Every US consulate is the same as they follow standard procedures. There are instances that people went to Canada also got 221G. Not everyone share their experiences and many of them may be silent readers.

 

H1B stamping is always risk if there are layers between you and your employer. If feasible, please find a better employer or Job to avoid layers and letters issue.

 

You have to work on different options before you choose non-home country. If some reason your Visa requires additional administrative processing then you may end up in lot of trouble. If it is feasible, better to have it at home country as it is always suggested to go to home country.

[rajeshavenger]

@ jairichi & kumarKP

 

thanks for your comments. 

i have a  bachelors in Electronics and communications , can you guide me if this could work ?
also i am describing my past 5 year work experience here , this could be lengthy .. 

1) worked in indian MNC for 6 months as software engineer, quit and left for MS [ which i can quote as relative IT experience  ]
2) after 1.5 yrs in MS, i went on a CPT to work for a consulting employer[ IT job] for 3 months before getting an internship with electrical company
3) internship at electrical firm = 8 months
4) graduated and worked at another electrical firm = 8 months
5) worked for consulting employer-A [ IT internship ] = 6 weeks

6) worked for consulting employer-B [ IT job ] = 6 weeks
7) worked for consulting employer-C [ IT internship ] = 8 weeks

8) working for consulting employer-present [ IT job ] = 16 months so far 

now another good question VO would ask me will be "you did masters in electrical and you are working in IT, can you substantiate why or how ?"

my answer -

i am planning to answer like this

1)  i have taken relevant IT courses in my bachelor's [ i can show transcript having 4 courses ]
2) i worked in IT before coming for masters for 6 months .

3) i have done internships in IT during my masters as well as post graduation
4) i have done 2 other projects in IT as well.

5) in fact i landed in my current position when i was an intern and with my relevant skills i acquired over the years with my job and internships , i have been hired for this current position. so these skills and experience make me well suited for the job i do now.

 

can i sell this ? sounds practical and valid reason for a H1 stamping ?
many of the consultants working like me with non-IT degree have passed through H1 stamping with some believable and rational answers like this kind .. appreciate your help !!

[rahul412]

now another good question VO would ask me will be "you did masters in electrical and you are working in IT, can you substantiate why or how ?"

my answer -

i am planning to answer like this

You need to tell the truth, that's it. There is no another option here.

[jairichi]

@ jairichi & kumarKP

 

thanks for your comments. 

i have a  bachelors in Electronics and communications , can you guide me if this could work ?

also i am describing my past 5 year work experience here , this could be lengthy .. 

1) worked in indian MNC for 6 months as software engineer, quit and left for MS [ which i can quote as relative IT experience  ]

2) after 1.5 yrs in MS, i went on a CPT to work for a consulting employer[ IT job] for 3 months before getting an internship with electrical company

3) internship at electrical firm = 8 months

4) graduated and worked at another electrical firm = 8 months

5) worked for consulting employer-A [ IT internship ] = 6 weeks

6) worked for consulting employer-B [ IT job ] = 6 weeks

7) worked for consulting employer-C [ IT internship ] = 8 weeks

8) working for consulting employer-present [ IT job ] = 16 months so far 

now another good question VO would ask me will be "you did masters in electrical and you are working in IT, can you substantiate why or how ?"

my answer -

i am planning to answer like this

1)  i have taken relevant IT courses in my bachelor's [ i can show transcript having 4 courses ]

2) i worked in IT before coming for masters for 6 months .

3) i have done internships in IT during my masters as well as post graduation

4) i have done 2 other projects in IT as well.

5) in fact i landed in my current position when i was an intern and with my relevant skills i acquired over the years with my job and internships , i have been hired for this current position. so these skills and experience make me well suited for the job i do now.

 

can i sell this ? sounds practical and valid reason for a H1 stamping ?

many of the consultants working like me with non-IT degree have passed through H1 stamping with some believable and rational answers like this kind .. appreciate your help !!

As responded before you need to have minimum of 4 years bachelor's degree related to H1B profession or 12 years of work experience in that profession. Since you have neither of those your H1B visa might be denied. 

What you are suggesting is a pharmacist had some courses overlapping medical course and because of that s/he should be considered as doctor and allowed to treat patients. Do you think it will work?

Your coworkers were lucky to get visa stamping in a situation like this but one day luck will run out.