Successful H1B Stamping in Calcutta (Me from Chennai Region)

[sendhil_s]

I got my H1B visa stamped from Calcutta Consulate.
I belong to the Chennai Region but due to unavailabilty of appt at Chennai went to Calcutta. Overall exp was quick and good. The Visa Officer was courteous and the whole process took me about 45 mins.
I was not asked why I came to Calcutta instead of Chennai and there were quite a few who were from Chennai Region.
They are very particular abt the Photo you submit, it MUST match their description.

Following is transcript of my interview.

VO: Good morning
Me: Hello
VO: You are applying for ?
Me: H1B
VO: Ok. When did you travel to US first.
Me: 2001 on F1 Visa.
VO: When did you graduate?
Me: Dec 2003
Vo: When did you last visit India?
Me: Jan 2003
VO: Was it on your F1?
Me: Yes
VO: When did you start working for your current company?
Me: July 2004
VO: What were you doing between then and when you graduated?
Me: I was doing my Internship at XYZ
VO: OK. What is your current role in this position?
Me: Blah..Blah..
VO: Ok. I've approved your H1B , you shall get your passport in 48 hrs by courier.

All the best.