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 H1B Visa Stamp In Kathmandu
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Posted on 08-09-09 6:43 PM     Reply [Subscribe]
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Hi,


 


Is there anyone who has very recently got Visa Stamped in Kathmandu. I am planning to go there end of September or begining of October to get it Stamped. I am from F1 OPT to H1B with Change of Status in US.


Your help would be highly appreciated for the list of documents that Visa Officer's are asking about.


 


Thanks !


 
Posted on 08-09-09 7:03 PM     Reply [Subscribe]
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I am on the same boat bro..Planning for OCT 1st week trip..

Here r things that we need-Give n take
1.Approval Notice I797
2.Copy of LCA
3.Recent Paystubs
4.All Previous I20's(Nice to Have to prove u were not violating status)
5.Job offer Letter Signed and Dated.
6. Letter from ur Company that u r Employed in H1b Status
7.W2's
8.Tax Return Docs(1040) from Previous Yrs(This yrs Doc will be available from Nov, I talked to IRS and verfied that this years tax return will be available from Nov)
9.UR resume,Transcripts,Diplomas





 
Posted on 08-09-09 9:01 PM     Reply [Subscribe]
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Thanks!


I was looking in other sites as well as many other Sajha Posts under "immigration" and found that there are people who are stuck with 221 g. Is there anyone in Sajha who could share their interview experience with Visa Officer for such kind of situation. What they want to verify, after all , it is approved from USCIS.  Your help would be really helpful to others who are planning to go there for Visa Stamping in near future.


Thanks !


 
Posted on 08-09-09 9:52 PM     Reply [Subscribe]
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Hello everest123,
I went to Nepal in July and got my H1 stamped. Info for you:

Document I submitted:
1) Last Year Tax Return Form (Got PDF file)
2) Employer letter (Saying I am working and requesting to give visa so i can travel back)
3) Labor Certification form
4) H1 approval form
5) My Degree
6) I-20's

Interview Experience (question asked):
1) What does your company do?
2) What is your role? How long you been working? How many employee are there?
3) What is your degree? How long you took to graduate?
4) Any plans for marriage? When? (My answer was not now)
5) Ok come tomorrow to collect your visa.

I am working as an Engineer since last 1.5 yrs. Questions may change depending where you work.


 
Posted on 08-09-09 10:49 PM     Reply [Subscribe]
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i had my interview on April 28 and i was hardly asked any questions. I work as a consultant and i was asked who is my employer and how is the city i am working. NExt thing he told me to come tomorrow to get visa.
 
Posted on 08-09-09 11:51 PM     Reply [Subscribe]
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Were you all through dhoti consultancies? Please share that as well.....
 
Posted on 08-10-09 3:43 AM     Reply [Subscribe]
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In my case I was asked additional documents. I got visa. but my friend was asked more additional documents. he is waiting documents from employer. we both work on same dhoti consultancey.


So its hactic to come kathmandu if u work for dhoti consultancey.


 
Posted on 08-10-09 12:58 PM     Reply [Subscribe]
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yes, mine too. if you intend to get married during the visit, do let them know that as well.


 
Posted on 08-10-09 2:18 PM     Reply [Subscribe]
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Just to be in a safe side, do a PIMS verification.
http://stampingatnogales.blogspot.com/2008/02/pims-check.html

 
Posted on 08-10-09 3:14 PM     Reply [Subscribe]
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It gives u Info on the Nogales Consulate at Mexico. But no Info abt KTM consulate. 

PIMS is not a show stopper. The consulate will verify if the petition is in the database and if not will request that it be added for verification. It should take 2-4 days. 



 
Posted on 08-10-09 6:17 PM     Reply [Subscribe]
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Hi Guys, thank you for your input. I was asked by some freind to try in Canada if open. I have following reactions /suggestions. what do you think ?


What I heard from some Indian frens that the CANADA is sometime risky than home country as if you got stuck, you will increase your credit card bill by thousands of dollars. There is almsot no possibility that the Visa is not issued as the I 797 is already approved, but only the doubt is about how soon and how much difficulty.


I will post some info If I get any information for that. But at the same time, when do we have to send the e-mail to Consulate for PIMS verification. Whether they will accept the request before taking the visa appointment or after visa appointment ? Please throw some insights in this topic.


Thanks


 
Posted on 08-10-09 6:44 PM     Reply [Subscribe]
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Prob u need to send email to KTM consulate for PIMS verification before taking the VISA appt(I think)..So please keep me posted as i am also planning to go there early oct..




 
Posted on 08-10-09 7:10 PM     Reply [Subscribe]
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I was in the similar situation. I was converting from F1 CPT to H1. I did collect these materials myself, and have later posted in a blog.

The sample Questions are located at:
http://sanjaal.com/h1b/wp/2008/09/15/h1b-sample-questions-web-view/


The list of required documents:
http://sanjaal.com/h1b/wp/2009/07/14/list-of-documents-required-for-h1b-and-h4visa-stamping/


Also make sure you take the Employment permit from Nepal. Else they will send you back from the airport. Carry the employment permit related documents (insurance, medical doc - you will have to prepare them for the permit)  in your hand carry to be shown at the airport  (even if your passport is stamped with the employment sticker, they will re-verify the documents at the immigration at the airport.
http://sanjaal.com/h1b/wp/2009/03/29/labor-permit-after-h1-stamping-from-nepal/

Hope you find the info useful.

 
Posted on 08-10-09 8:27 PM     Reply [Subscribe]
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I had my stamping done from KTM in March. My H1 is from a Indian consultancy and have been working since 2007. Below is the document I submitted:

1. Approval Notice I797
2. Copy of LCA
3. Recent Paystubs (Last 3 months)
4. All Previous I20's(Nice to Have to prove u were not violating status)
5. Job offer Letter Signed and Dated.
6. Letter from ur Company that u r Employed in H1b Status
7. W2's
8. Transcripts,Diplomas

Below are the questions I was asked:

1. What do you do?
2.  how many employees do you have on your company?
3. Are they all in H1?
4. what is your work location? - name of the City
5. do you like it there? 

ok, come to pick up your visa tomorrow @12.30.

thalt's all & I am out of the Embassy.

 
Posted on 08-10-09 8:57 PM     Reply [Subscribe]
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I  want to get married on dec.I am going there for one month.Is it better to get visa satmped for me and then apply for wife later if I am married or wait and apply together? I am not sure that I will me married within a month or not .


Thanks inadvance for any suggestions.........


 
Posted on 08-10-09 10:52 PM     Reply [Subscribe]
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If you are sure of getting married, get your visa interview asap as u won't have enough time during dec. as it is high time for application for F1. THe consular will record your future wife's name in your profile and it will not be difficult for your wife to get visa provided you get it first.
 


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