web_guru2003
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Pay back time!!!
BACKGROUND:
- Pakistani Muslim
- Last Name "Hasan"
- When i booked the appointment, I got call from consulate that I may be subject to background check
- Had 2 previous stamps from Islamabad
- Working for the same company from last 5.5 years.
[8:00am] I had interview this morning (at 8:30am) at Toronto consulate. I reached there at 8:00am. There were around 10 people ahead of me in line waiting to enter the consulate. Guy at the door checked my passport and appointment letter and let me in. They were very strict about not allowing any electronics inside the consulate so dont carry any electronic item including cell phones and MP3 players. I saw few females leaving their cell phones and mp3 players under the tree in front of consulate. You can carry document bag/brief case.
[8:10am] Once inside the consulate building. They asked us to take of the jackets and put everything on scanner (including document bag). After passing security there was another line where lady was checking Passport and all visa forms. It helps to have your passport in hand and forms tucked inside the passport as she was checking and allowing ppl with passport in hand quickly.
[8:15am] Once in the main room, I stood in another line to SUBMIT my documents (window 6). Lady took all of my forms, passports and H1B approval notice. She scanned the forms quickly. Asked me which degree is "MCS" and wrote on the form by hand "Masters of Computer Science". She asked me to take a seat and wait.
[8:35am] I was called for finger printing at windows 1 by a guys. After finger printing has asked me to take a seat and wait for the interview call.
[8:45am]I was called for interview at window 4. Lady was very nice and interview lasted for only 2 minute.
Me: Good morning mam
VO: Good morning, how are you doing?
Me: I am doing pretty good mam. Not bad for a cold morning.
VO: Good....So what is this "Syed" in your name? Why is this included in your passport name and not on H1B approval notice?
Me: This is the name of "Tribe" but its not my legal name. My legal name is what on the H1B approval notice
VO: oic.....yeah i was wondering why are the name different. So when did you come to US?
Me: In ####. I came to California and joined the XXX company then in #### I moved to North Carolina and since then I am working for the same company.
VO: Good. So what do you do for XXXX company?
Me: Mam I work as Sr.Software Engineer
VO: Can you explain your duties?
ME: [I explained what I do]
VO: Good. Do you have company support letter snapshot of your labor application?
Me: Yes mam. .... Here you go.
VO: She just took a look (did not read through). Ok I am issuing you a visa but just to make sure that you know that next time when you come for stamping you may be subject to background check.
Me: Yes mam i completely understand that but i had to go to Pakistan thats why I came here for stamping
VO: I hope till your next visit your Labor and Green card will get approved because its already been more than 2 years since you filed.
Me: Yes mam. I hope that too.
VO: Ok take this ticket and pickup your passport tomorrow b/w 3pm-4pm and have wonderful vacations
Me: Thank you mam. You too have a wonderful day.
I learned a lot from this forum and will be happy to answer the questions whenever I get a chance to come online.
Thanks and good luck everyone !
BACKGROUND:
- Pakistani Muslim
- Last Name "Hasan"
- When i booked the appointment, I got call from consulate that I may be subject to background check
- Had 2 previous stamps from Islamabad
- Working for the same company from last 5.5 years.
[8:00am] I had interview this morning (at 8:30am) at Toronto consulate. I reached there at 8:00am. There were around 10 people ahead of me in line waiting to enter the consulate. Guy at the door checked my passport and appointment letter and let me in. They were very strict about not allowing any electronics inside the consulate so dont carry any electronic item including cell phones and MP3 players. I saw few females leaving their cell phones and mp3 players under the tree in front of consulate. You can carry document bag/brief case.
[8:10am] Once inside the consulate building. They asked us to take of the jackets and put everything on scanner (including document bag). After passing security there was another line where lady was checking Passport and all visa forms. It helps to have your passport in hand and forms tucked inside the passport as she was checking and allowing ppl with passport in hand quickly.
[8:15am] Once in the main room, I stood in another line to SUBMIT my documents (window 6). Lady took all of my forms, passports and H1B approval notice. She scanned the forms quickly. Asked me which degree is "MCS" and wrote on the form by hand "Masters of Computer Science". She asked me to take a seat and wait.
[8:35am] I was called for finger printing at windows 1 by a guys. After finger printing has asked me to take a seat and wait for the interview call.
[8:45am]I was called for interview at window 4. Lady was very nice and interview lasted for only 2 minute.
Me: Good morning mam
VO: Good morning, how are you doing?
Me: I am doing pretty good mam. Not bad for a cold morning.
VO: Good....So what is this "Syed" in your name? Why is this included in your passport name and not on H1B approval notice?
Me: This is the name of "Tribe" but its not my legal name. My legal name is what on the H1B approval notice
VO: oic.....yeah i was wondering why are the name different. So when did you come to US?
Me: In ####. I came to California and joined the XXX company then in #### I moved to North Carolina and since then I am working for the same company.
VO: Good. So what do you do for XXXX company?
Me: Mam I work as Sr.Software Engineer
VO: Can you explain your duties?
ME: [I explained what I do]
VO: Good. Do you have company support letter snapshot of your labor application?
Me: Yes mam. .... Here you go.
VO: She just took a look (did not read through). Ok I am issuing you a visa but just to make sure that you know that next time when you come for stamping you may be subject to background check.
Me: Yes mam i completely understand that but i had to go to Pakistan thats why I came here for stamping
VO: I hope till your next visit your Labor and Green card will get approved because its already been more than 2 years since you filed.
Me: Yes mam. I hope that too.
VO: Ok take this ticket and pickup your passport tomorrow b/w 3pm-4pm and have wonderful vacations
Me: Thank you mam. You too have a wonderful day.
I learned a lot from this forum and will be happy to answer the questions whenever I get a chance to come online.
Thanks and good luck everyone !
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