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I would like to thank everyone for keeping the Forums alive and teeming with info which can bring about a big change in many people’s lives.
I would like to share my experience at US Consulate, Chennai. I used the dropbox at TT Services, Bangalore on the 16th of Dec,2002 and got back the stamped passport on the 31st of December 2002. This was my first H1B and the first time I was traveling to the US.
Here is a list of docs I submitted-
Documents Check List
þ Two colored photograph 1 and 1/2 inches square (37 x 37mm).
þ Passport valid for travel to the United States and with a validity date at least six months beyond the applicant's intended date of arrival.
þ NIV application fee (1) Demand Draft Rs.4900. in favor of American Consulate General, payable at Chennai
þ Issuance Fee - ALL visas regardless of validity (1) Demand Draft Rs.3675
þ Completed visa application form available at the US Embassy or Consulate.
ü Completed Form DS-156
ü Completed Form DS-157
þ Notarized Affidavit of expansion of initials by Notary
þ Travel itinerary from Travel House
þ Covering letter to US Consulate General from US Company
þ Original ( I-797) H-1B approval notice
þ Certified copies of Forms I-129 and Supporting letter
þ Certified copy of Labor Condition Application (Form 9035)
þ Educational Credentials Evaluation by The TrustForte Corporation along with a certified copy
þ Employment Offer letter from US company
þ Brochures of US Company and printed Pages from website
þ The originals of your university degree certificate, and mark sheets.
þ Any commendations or awards received
þ Current telephone numbers of present and past jobs & Directions utilising common names and landmarks to your present and past jobs
þ Current resume including my employment history for the past six years (names, addresses, and exact dates of employment)
þ Appointment, Experience & Relieving letters from previous employer(s) in Chronological order
þ Most recent pay stubs with present employer and salary certificates from previous employers.
þ Financial Documents
ü Bank Account Statement for last three months from Bank1
ü Bank Account Statement for last month from Bank2
ü IT returns with Form 16 for year 2001-2002
ü IT returns with Form 16 for year 2000-2001
þ Photographs of the inside and outside of current place of work
þ One set of Photocopies of all the documents submitted
Thanks
vrkd
I would like to thank everyone for keeping the Forums alive and teeming with info which can bring about a big change in many people’s lives.
I would like to share my experience at US Consulate, Chennai. I used the dropbox at TT Services, Bangalore on the 16th of Dec,2002 and got back the stamped passport on the 31st of December 2002. This was my first H1B and the first time I was traveling to the US.
Here is a list of docs I submitted-
Documents Check List
þ Two colored photograph 1 and 1/2 inches square (37 x 37mm).
þ Passport valid for travel to the United States and with a validity date at least six months beyond the applicant's intended date of arrival.
þ NIV application fee (1) Demand Draft Rs.4900. in favor of American Consulate General, payable at Chennai
þ Issuance Fee - ALL visas regardless of validity (1) Demand Draft Rs.3675
þ Completed visa application form available at the US Embassy or Consulate.
ü Completed Form DS-156
ü Completed Form DS-157
þ Notarized Affidavit of expansion of initials by Notary
þ Travel itinerary from Travel House
þ Covering letter to US Consulate General from US Company
þ Original ( I-797) H-1B approval notice
þ Certified copies of Forms I-129 and Supporting letter
þ Certified copy of Labor Condition Application (Form 9035)
þ Educational Credentials Evaluation by The TrustForte Corporation along with a certified copy
þ Employment Offer letter from US company
þ Brochures of US Company and printed Pages from website
þ The originals of your university degree certificate, and mark sheets.
þ Any commendations or awards received
þ Current telephone numbers of present and past jobs & Directions utilising common names and landmarks to your present and past jobs
þ Current resume including my employment history for the past six years (names, addresses, and exact dates of employment)
þ Appointment, Experience & Relieving letters from previous employer(s) in Chronological order
þ Most recent pay stubs with present employer and salary certificates from previous employers.
þ Financial Documents
ü Bank Account Statement for last three months from Bank1
ü Bank Account Statement for last month from Bank2
ü IT returns with Form 16 for year 2001-2002
ü IT returns with Form 16 for year 2000-2001
þ Photographs of the inside and outside of current place of work
þ One set of Photocopies of all the documents submitted
Thanks
vrkd
