Documents List: MANDATORY: 1. DS160 Confirmation & Payment Receipt 2. Letter of Appointment Scheduled 3. I797 B Form - Physical form and a copy ( Employer) 4. I-129 Form Copy (Ask from Employer) 5. LCA letter (Employer) 6. H1B Petition Letter (Employer) 7. Employment Verification Letter (Positional Confirmation) (Employer) 8. Salary Statements (3-6 months) 9. Bank Statements (3-6 months) GOOD TO HAVE: 1. Resume 2. I797 C 3. Educational Documents and transcripts 4. I20 Form (if degree from US) 5. SSN, driving license, utility bills (If previously lived in the US)
Hi Ma'am Thanks for sharing much necessary details about H1B Visa. Can you please confirm, are educational documents (Degrees & Transcripts) supposed to be attested from some Govt Authorized department like we've one department, named HEC (Higher Education Commission) in Pakistan ? Kindly confirm.
Hi After filing H1 Petition file case - In how many days u got confirmation that - you have selected /file approved for further -visa interview process ? How many days it took in ur case ? How many days taking apprx by USICS for the current year sep 22? to announce who are selected candidates for visa interview.
Hi Lakshman In my case, the petition was filed in Apr-2021 and I got case approved status in June-2021. It takes around 2-3 months to get status from USCIS. Once case status is approved, you can appear for interview
Thanks a lot for providing the in detail explanation, i have one question if officer asks for Passport do we need to provide both old and new passport, can you clarity this please.
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Hi @That Couple Abroad Is it Mandatory to carry original approval notice, as my employer assuring me that soft copy of approval notice is enough. Please advice.
During the biometric they stamp on ds-160 confirmation page. Do we need to take the same ds-160 confirmation page for consulate interview or we need to take new printout ?
Thanks for the detailed video, could you clarify about the salary statements of last 3 months? Is it from the current employer? I have H1b approved recently nd scheduled visa interview in jan 2023 nd have not started working yet in USA
Hello Santana, Yes, you can carry salary statements of your current Employer. The company you will work in US, is it different from what you are working for in Native Country ?
Hello, Thanks for watching our video ! Yes, in your case Client Letter won't be required. Make sure you have i797 Document with you, that is main document. Also, you can watch Interview Questions video that I prepared, It will help you to prepare for your H1B Visa Interview. Video Link : ua-cam.com/video/6_nTjDNHEeY/v-deo.html If you found our videos helpful, Do Like the video and subscribe to our channel. It helps in growing our channel.
@@thatcoupleabroad Thanks a lot for the prompt reply mam! I have these documents with me Passport I-797 b/c I-129 Ds160/ appointment confirmation Lca Can you please suggest if I need any other supporting document. Anything required for supporting the work location as empoyee hub instead of client?
Hello, We can wear any business casual attire like Suit, Saree or western dress, the only thing is it should not be very blingy or bright color, it should look decent and comfortable. Please let me know if you want a link from Amazon for reference
@@thatcoupleabroad Even for Biometric we should not wear bright color... We planned to wear light color in Visa Consulate interview, and Bright colour in Biometric... Will it be fine?
@@thatcoupleabroad And one more thing, if they ask How long you gonna stay in US? For H1B candidate, what will be the ideal answer for this question? And I have H1B validity till 09/2026... What should I answer?
Hello ma Am preparing for H-1B visa but am married with three children and am not traveling with them How can I explain it if question comes up about them like: - why are you not traveling with them? - who will look after them? What will be my response’s
You can simply say children are going to school, so I want them to continue their studies at their native place And its easy for your family to stay at their native place as they are more comfortable their
Hello Ma'am, I recently got my H1b approved, and I will be filling for my h1b visa interview in Nigeria. I'm married with 3 children and they will be coming along with me. Do I need proof of funds to support my visa application and how much is minimum amount required. Thanks
Hello, In case of H1B dependents appearing for H4 visa interview, we usually do not need to show proof of funds but it is recommended to take Bank statements for the dependents for past 6 months although there is no minimum amount criteria but it will help. The most important is Salary slips for H1B primary applicant and if you are yet to travel to USA on H1B, then primary applicant should carry his own Salary slips from the current employer who has filed H1B and also your own Bank statements for past 6 months.
Hi, my company ( HCL Technologies) fellow colleagues never carried Client Letter and it was never asked by the Visa Officers and all of them successfully got stamped. So is it mandatory to Carry this Letter?
If I'm not employed by the H1B sponsor currently, what should I do? I am working for another employer in India from which I plan to resign. I will start the employment with the H1B sponsor when I land in US.
Hello, As long as you are able to showcase your client documentation if asked for, you should be good. You should be able to produce all documents which are required as per the checklist and you can ask for those from your H1B sponsor.
@@thatcoupleabroad thanks for your info..i have one more question: i am little bit confusing difference b/w passport/Travel document number and passport book number while filling the DS-160..can you please clarify it
Hello Madam, Thank you so much for sharing the details. I have 2 questions. Could you please clarify them? 1. Regarding the employment verification letter(positional confirmation), who would be providing this? My present employer(I have not resigned from here since the H1B petition got approved; waiting for the visa interview clearance) or the H1B sponsored employer? 2. I-129 form, I have only a photostat copy in black and white. Is this fine? Hopefully, you will answer these questions. Many thanks in advance.
Hi Ajeessh, 1. It should be the one who has filed your petition as that is the employer who is sponsoring you and can confirm if you are currently employed with them 2. Yes, I-129 can be a copy only, we cannot get original filed petition from employer as it is mailed to Embassy
Hi mam- I got on-site opportunity in my current company , for the H1B visa document verification do I need to provide any documents for my previously worked companies because one of the company that I worked in the past is cloaked now?
I've done diploma & Btech, Currently trying for H1B. At the time of certificate verification do they check diploma certificate and marks memos aswell, Here I have a problem that my last semester's marks memo is missing but I have Diploma course completion certificate. Will it be a problem or do they check only the highest degree certificates thoroughly?
It depends on the employer Immigration team but I believe highest degree should be evaluated only. In my case, my post graduate diploma was not sent for evaluation based as it was not required.
Hello Vinay, We brought it from Local Store, we were not Abel to get exactly same over amazon. But if you will buy the one we recommended, It won't be an issue. Otherwise free feel to search in Nearby market, you may get transparent one as well.
Hi Aravindh, Type of document completely varies from person to person. USCIS might be looking for some additional document on your eduction qualification or your employment position. This will be specified by USCIS to your employer who must have filed your petition, please check with them. You/your petitioning employer will get around 30-90 days to reply back evidence for your RFE. Further, USCIS will take around 60 days to provide decision on RFE.
Hi Lenka, Hospitality sector does sponsor H1B speciality visa in some departments like IT, Engineering, Finance etc Are you looking for any specific role?
Hello Luqman, I think US embassy won't be able to verify the Employer details. They won't share any details from their end because of Privacy concerns. If you need to verify about the employer, Its good to connect Employees of the company via LinkedIn or any other medium and verify whatever information you wish to verify.
Please reply soon my biometric is nov 2 and appointment is nov 8 but still I didn’t received original I797 document in my hand . Is original is mandatory please reply
Hi Sherlin, I797 is mandatory document, it comes directly from USCIS in original form to the petitioner employer who should hand it over to you physically as it would be required here in US too, is there any reason for not getting it? Also, there are 2 I797: I797B and I797C, C can be photostat or print out as it is just registration result but I797B is actual petition approval
It really depends upon Experience, Designation and roles and responsibilities you are assigned in any particular job. Just sharing very Generic Example, Please modify it as per your designation and Job Duties. - Work with developers to design algorithms and flowcharts. - Produce clean, efficient code based on specifications. - Integrate software components and third-party programs. - Verify and deploy programs and systems. - Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing software. - Gather and evaluate user feedback.
@@thatcoupleabroad BSc in IT. Currently working as a software engineer. Also I have another question. His employer is going to submit his documents at the end of April. And we are getting married in May. Will we be able to go together to the USA?
Hi Durga, I and my husband went for both Biometric and Consular Interview together and we have mentioned about it in below Video, please check this out and I will also try to make a video on my personal Interview experience very soon ua-cam.com/video/VGRBEgnfFKw/v-deo.html
Hi madam My will be attending H1 interview and I and my kids will be dependent.should we book interview together or she can attend alone first.please suggest
@@dpr143 You all can go together, It will better I think. Me and my Husband went together as well. Book the slots accordingly that you all appear for interview together.
Hi Mounika, It is advisable to have all documents handy while appearing for interview, although I have not heard my colleagues being asked for it, neither I was asked for it but this is something which can be downloaded very easily and is available to print so better to carry it.
Hi Zeeshan Please watch below videos, we have listed all H4 related processes and questions and answers there. ua-cam.com/video/9TyAxQGXILY/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/n1HFIdqhnsc/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/VGRBEgnfFKw/v-deo.html
Hi Suresh, Please elaborate whether your client itself has been changed or there is spelling mistake? Is your petition approved? And is client name worng in petition itself?
HI After filing H1 Petition file case - In how many days u got confirmation that - you have selected /file approved for further -visa interview process ? How many days it took in ur case ? How many days taking apprx by USICS for the current year sep 22? to announce who are selected candidates for visa interview.
Documents List:
MANDATORY:
1. DS160 Confirmation & Payment Receipt
2. Letter of Appointment Scheduled
3. I797 B Form - Physical form and a copy ( Employer)
4. I-129 Form Copy (Ask from Employer)
5. LCA letter (Employer)
6. H1B Petition Letter (Employer)
7. Employment Verification Letter (Positional Confirmation) (Employer)
8. Salary Statements (3-6 months)
9. Bank Statements (3-6 months)
GOOD TO HAVE:
1. Resume
2. I797 C
3. Educational Documents and transcripts
4. I20 Form (if degree from US)
5. SSN, driving license, utility bills (If previously lived in the US)
Hi Mam, your video is really helpful..I attended H1B interview in Delhi recently and got approved. Thanks
Great, Congratulations 🎊
All the best for next steps 👍
Hi Venkat
I would like to know what is I-129 form and I-797 C
Excellent video and clear and crisp. My interview is in this month. will follow same sequence and update you the experience
Thanks for the compliment 😊
All the very best for your interview 👍
Thank you Madam.. It's helping lot..
You’re welcome!☺️
Very much informative, Thanks.
Anyone here from SAP Fico technology
Thank you so much mam for ur detailed information ❤
I am glad you found the information helpful
Hi Ma'am
Thanks for sharing much necessary details about H1B Visa.
Can you please confirm, are educational documents (Degrees & Transcripts) supposed to be attested from some Govt Authorized department like we've one department, named HEC (Higher Education Commission) in Pakistan ?
Kindly confirm.
Hi
After filing H1 Petition file case - In how many days u got confirmation that - you have selected /file approved for further -visa interview process ?
How many days it took in ur case ?
How many days taking apprx by USICS for the current year sep 22? to announce who are selected candidates for visa interview.
Hi Lakshman
In my case, the petition was filed in Apr-2021 and I got case approved status in June-2021.
It takes around 2-3 months to get status from USCIS.
Once case status is approved, you can appear for interview
Hi Mam ..Is end client letter required for visa interview?
Yes its a mandatory document, Please carry that
Thanks a lot for providing the in detail explanation, i have one question if officer asks for Passport do we need to provide both old and new passport, can you clarity this please.
Yes, Please give both passports, Old and New.
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Hi @That Couple Abroad Is it Mandatory to carry original approval notice, as my employer assuring me that soft copy of approval notice is enough. Please advice.
Hai can i talk with you
Hi Mam,
Do we have to carry all the original documents or copies?
Hi Feroz,
Please carry all original documents along.
Do we need to submit ITR filled forms/proofs from last 2-3 years or form 16 ? Could you please confirm
In my case, I took filled ITR from government website
Any bank statements or financial backolup proof need to be shown anywhere?? Is that important?
Salary statement is important to have. Bank Statements or Financial Proof might not be needed.
For the first time H1... Was it drop box or direct interview? Can you/some one suggest
Hello Sathvik,
For the 1st time H1B, you need to appear for H1B in-person interview only.
During the biometric they stamp on ds-160 confirmation page. Do we need to take the same ds-160 confirmation page for consulate interview or we need to take new printout ?
Yes take stamped DS 160
@@thatcoupleabroad Thank you for your reply.
Thanks for the detailed video, could you clarify about the salary statements of last 3 months? Is it from the current employer? I have H1b approved recently nd scheduled visa interview in jan 2023 nd have not started working yet in USA
Hello Santana,
Yes, you can carry salary statements of your current Employer.
The company you will work in US, is it different from what you are working for in Native Country ?
Hi Mam,
Can you please suggest if client letter is required when one will be working from the company hub location for the same client as in offshore.
Hello,
Thanks for watching our video !
Yes, in your case Client Letter won't be required. Make sure you have i797 Document with you, that is main document.
Also, you can watch Interview Questions video that I prepared, It will help you to prepare for your H1B Visa Interview.
Video Link : ua-cam.com/video/6_nTjDNHEeY/v-deo.html
If you found our videos helpful, Do Like the video and subscribe to our channel. It helps in growing our channel.
@@thatcoupleabroad Thanks a lot for the prompt reply mam!
I have these documents with me
Passport
I-797 b/c
I-129
Ds160/ appointment confirmation
Lca
Can you please suggest if I need any other supporting document.
Anything required for supporting the work location as empoyee hub instead of client?
LCA will have all the information about relationship with company, so that would be fine.
In my case i797 and passport was mainly asked.
@@thatcoupleabroad Thanks for the information Mam.
What will be the best dress code for women for the Consulate interview?
Hello,
We can wear any business casual attire like Suit, Saree or western dress, the only thing is it should not be very blingy or bright color, it should look decent and comfortable. Please let me know if you want a link from Amazon for reference
@@thatcoupleabroad Even for Biometric we should not wear bright color... We planned to wear light color in Visa Consulate interview, and Bright colour in Biometric... Will it be fine?
@@MrRazziv that seems fine, Biometrics is just a 5 min process but they will take a photograph like a passport size
@@thatcoupleabroad thank you for your information 😊
@@thatcoupleabroad And one more thing, if they ask How long you gonna stay in US? For H1B candidate, what will be the ideal answer for this question? And I have H1B validity till 09/2026... What should I answer?
Hello ma
Am preparing for H-1B visa but am married with three children and am not traveling with them
How can I explain it if question comes up about them like:
- why are you not traveling with them?
- who will look after them?
What will be my response’s
You can simply say children are going to school, so I want them to continue their studies at their native place
And its easy for your family to stay at their native place as they are more comfortable their
Is the LCA the same as you OFFER LETTER?
Hello Ma'am,
I recently got my H1b approved, and I will be filling for my h1b visa interview in Nigeria. I'm married with 3 children and they will be coming along with me. Do I need proof of funds to support my visa application and how much is minimum amount required. Thanks
Hello,
In case of H1B dependents appearing for H4 visa interview, we usually do not need to show proof of funds but it is recommended to take Bank statements for the dependents for past 6 months although there is no minimum amount criteria but it will help.
The most important is Salary slips for H1B primary applicant and if you are yet to travel to USA on H1B, then primary applicant should carry his own Salary slips from the current employer who has filed H1B and also your own Bank statements for past 6 months.
@@thatcoupleabroad thanks so much for the response. I really appreciate it. 🙏
Hi, my company ( HCL Technologies) fellow colleagues never carried Client Letter and it was never asked by the Visa Officers and all of them successfully got stamped. So is it mandatory to Carry this Letter?
It is advisable to carry if you can arrange else please carry the MSA or SOW whatever you have as an evidence of US client
If I'm not employed by the H1B sponsor currently, what should I do?
I am working for another employer in India from which I plan to resign. I will start the employment with the H1B sponsor when I land in US.
Hello,
As long as you are able to showcase your client documentation if asked for, you should be good.
You should be able to produce all documents which are required as per the checklist and you can ask for those from your H1B sponsor.
Hi..Seen in your video H1B visa petition letter ..what is this? I have i-797 b both are not same??? Can you suggest
Visa Petitition Letter is i-129
@@thatcoupleabroad thanks for your info..i have one more question: i am little bit confusing difference b/w passport/Travel document number and passport book number while filling the DS-160..can you please clarify it
Hello Madam,
Thank you so much for sharing the details. I have 2 questions. Could you please clarify them?
1. Regarding the employment verification letter(positional confirmation), who would be providing this? My present employer(I have not resigned from here since the H1B petition got approved; waiting for the visa interview clearance) or the H1B sponsored employer?
2. I-129 form, I have only a photostat copy in black and white. Is this fine?
Hopefully, you will answer these questions. Many thanks in advance.
Hi Ajeessh,
1. It should be the one who has filed your petition as that is the employer who is sponsoring you and can confirm if you are currently employed with them
2. Yes, I-129 can be a copy only, we cannot get original filed petition from employer as it is mailed to Embassy
@@thatcoupleabroad Thank you so much for the prompt reply.
Hi mam- I got on-site opportunity in my current company , for the H1B visa document verification do I need to provide any documents for my previously worked companies because one of the company that I worked in the past is cloaked now?
Hello,
No, Its not required, They are mainly concerned about your current Employer
I've done diploma & Btech, Currently trying for H1B. At the time of certificate verification do they check diploma certificate and marks memos aswell, Here I have a problem that my last semester's marks memo is missing but I have Diploma course completion certificate. Will it be a problem or do they check only the highest degree certificates thoroughly?
It depends on the employer Immigration team but I believe highest degree should be evaluated only. In my case, my post graduate diploma was not sent for evaluation based as it was not required.
@@thatcoupleabroad Thankx
Hello Mam good info and would like to know can we have original degree certificate for bachelors as well for PG for filling from employer side
Yes you can take original documents while appearing for the Interview.
Can you make vedio arrangements of Documents please
Pls share the link of folder which you have shown in video. Whatever you have shared that is not correct this folder is not transparent
Hello Vinay,
We brought it from Local Store, we were not Abel to get exactly same over amazon. But if you will buy the one we recommended, It won't be an issue.
Otherwise free feel to search in Nearby market, you may get transparent one as well.
Do i need original i979b original for dropbox appointment in Delhi? Or will a copy will do.
I believe you are asking about i797 B, Copy OF I797b will work.
Do i need to carry hard photos for biometrics or visa interview?
Hi Simranjeet,
Yes, please carry hard photos for both biometrics as well as visa interview.
Photos should be of US passport photo guidelines only!
Do I need original I - 797B form to appear in interview. My employer is saying photo copy is enough. Can you please confirm mam?
Original is mandatory
Do we need birth certificate also though I don’t have any dependents
Hi Komal,
Birth certificate is required for Kids only
@@thatcoupleabroad thank you
Hi mam, Client letter is mandatory for h1b stamping?
Hello, If you working for a client then yes its mandatory, but if you working for a inhouse project, then its not mandatory.
Thanks
Welcome, Let us know f you need any further help!
It would be helpful if you do a video on filing DS -160 form as my H1B got picked.
Sure we will cover that topic soon
Client Letter or MSA & SOW form are required?
Client Letter is important document.
If your company is MNC, then MSA/SOW may not be asked, But its always good to carry MSA/SOW as well in any case.
Should I carry all my marks cards - 10,12, Degree all semesters total about 10 marks cards ?
Yeah, you can carry those
Hi
I have filed an H1B this year and I got the status as Request for initial evidence, my i know what time of document they might expect
Hi Aravindh,
Type of document completely varies from person to person. USCIS might be looking for some additional document on your eduction qualification or your employment position.
This will be specified by USCIS to your employer who must have filed your petition, please check with them.
You/your petitioning employer will get around 30-90 days to reply back evidence for your RFE.
Further, USCIS will take around 60 days to provide decision on RFE.
Can I be sponsored on H-1B visa from hotel? Hospitality sector?
Hi Lenka,
Hospitality sector does sponsor H1B speciality visa in some departments like IT, Engineering, Finance etc
Are you looking for any specific role?
they Want which education certificate please tell me
Hello, You can take your Graduation, 10th and 12th certificates and if you have done Post Graduation as well, You can keep that too.
Hi mam
Is this possible u.s embassy call your current employer for verification.
Hello Luqman,
I think US embassy won't be able to verify the Employer details. They won't share any details from their end because of Privacy concerns.
If you need to verify about the employer, Its good to connect Employees of the company via LinkedIn or any other medium and verify whatever information you wish to verify.
Please reply soon my biometric is nov 2 and appointment is nov 8 but still I didn’t received original I797 document in my hand . Is original is mandatory please reply
Hi Sherlin,
I797 is mandatory document, it comes directly from USCIS in original form to the petitioner employer who should hand it over to you physically as it would be required here in US too, is there any reason for not getting it?
Also, there are 2 I797: I797B and I797C,
C can be photostat or print out as it is just registration result but I797B is actual petition approval
@@thatcoupleabroad hi Mam, as per recent changes in h1b process original I 797B is not mandatory. Copy would be enough. @sherlin can you confirm?
Pls give sone examples assuming on s.w developer duties.
It really depends upon Experience, Designation and roles and responsibilities you are assigned in any particular job.
Just sharing very Generic Example, Please modify it as per your designation and Job Duties.
- Work with developers to design algorithms and flowcharts.
- Produce clean, efficient code based on specifications.
- Integrate software components and third-party programs.
- Verify and deploy programs and systems.
- Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing software.
- Gather and evaluate user feedback.
My bf is selected in the lottery. He has a 3 year bachelor's degree. Is it mandatory to have a 4 year degree?
Which Bachelor degree does he have ?
@@thatcoupleabroad BSc in IT. Currently working as a software engineer. Also I have another question. His employer is going to submit his documents at the end of April. And we are getting married in May. Will we be able to go together to the USA?
Can I paper staple or put 📎 paper clip to my documents?
Yes you can
Hi Madam,
Please share your interview experience
Hi Durga,
I and my husband went for both Biometric and Consular Interview together and we have mentioned about it in below Video, please check this out and I will also try to make a video on my personal Interview experience very soon
ua-cam.com/video/VGRBEgnfFKw/v-deo.html
Also, in case if you have any specific queries or doubts, Please let me know, I would be happy to assist you.
Hi madam
My will be attending H1 interview and I and my kids will be dependent.should we book interview together or she can attend alone first.please suggest
@@dpr143 You all can go together, It will better I think. Me and my Husband went together as well. Book the slots accordingly that you all appear for interview together.
Can you please share your personal interview question and answers so that we will have more idea madam
do we required graduation Transcripts mandatory or Original marks sheets enough?
If you have transcript then you can carry them, otherwise Original Marksheet or Degree will be fine as well
Is IT Returns Mandatory for H1B interview
Hi Mounika,
It is advisable to have all documents handy while appearing for interview, although I have not heard my colleagues being asked for it, neither I was asked for it but this is something which can be downloaded very easily and is available to print so better to carry it.
This is one of the supporting documents that Employers asked their employees to carry along for interview.
@@thatcoupleabroad ITR means form-16 right?
Questions asked for H4
Hi Zeeshan
Please watch below videos, we have listed all H4 related processes and questions and answers there.
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ua-cam.com/video/n1HFIdqhnsc/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/VGRBEgnfFKw/v-deo.html
Infact, you can go over below Playlist for complete information on H4 Visa Interview
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Does an amendment is required if there is slight change in client name?
Hi Suresh,
Please elaborate whether your client itself has been changed or there is spelling mistake?
Is your petition approved?
And is client name worng in petition itself?
Pl. Make video on slot booking
Sure, we will cover that Topic
HI
After filing H1 Petition file case - In how many days u got confirmation that - you have selected /file approved for further -visa interview process ?
How many days it took in ur case ?
How many days taking apprx by USICS for the current year sep 22? to announce who are selected candidates for visa interview.
I hope you got the answer on the other thread you created on comment section.
I do not have a current employment. Am doing my own business as the moment. What do advice