Hi All,
Thanks for visiting my blog. I have collated all the questions that i found from different blogs and put it here. I have also put my experience at the consulate. Hope this is helpful to you.
Please do post your feedback and comments if this is useful to you! thanks.
My actual visa interview questions - Latest 2019!!
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This time H1B with H4 Visa Together:
Day 1:
OFC office:
Good Shepherd, No 82, Kodambakkam high road, Nungambakkam
Attendees:My Husband (H1B), Me and my Kid (H4)
Documents required :
1. Appointment copy
2. DS160
3. Passport
4. Photo for backup. (VISa specifications)
Things allowed inside:
1. You can carry mobile phone inside ( in swiched off mode only)
2. No other electronic gadgets allowed, so i would ask you to avoid any of them.
3. Water bottle and Biscuit can be taken for kid.
Process:
We went the first floor in the building
Appointment letter, DS 160 abd Passport should be carried inside
After security check, barcode was stuck in my passport
Then we got a token and waited for the number to be displayed on the LED.
There was separate token for each of us. But kid can be go with one of the parent. So we went into two different counters (1- myself and 2 for My husband and kid)
The guy sitting behind the glass counter asked my name, Date of birth and verified my details.
They took a photograph (for Kid, they asked for the photo which we took ).
They took left four fingers, right four fingers and thumbs finger prints.
Day 2:
US Consulate :
Documents required :
1. Appointment copy
2. DS160
3. Passport
4. Photo for backup. (VISa specifications)
5. Must to carry all work related documents (I 797, Client letter, SOW, W2 statements (VO asked for this), etc.
6. Make sure you carry client letter with Your name in it, it would enhance your chances of getting the VISA stamped, without any hassle.
Things allowed inside:
1. You cannot mobile phone inside .
2. SHould not carry any electronic items, wallet etc.
3. Water bottle and Biscuit can be taken for kid. You can carry a tranperent plastic bag or cloth bag.
Process:
1. Everything is same except that this time there was not token, we were asked directly to go to the counters.
2. Same counter for all of us, no separate counter.
3. Only they asked question to my Husband:
- Where are you going
- Whats your clients name
- What is your salary (you should specify your site salary)
- Asked if i have client letter (shown SOW)
4. Make sure you have all the document related to work and dependents, they may ask any of the document based on the VO. Good Luck!
To be updated, ...
Day 2:
US Consulate :
Documents required :
1. Appointment copy
2. DS160
3. Passport
4. Photo for backup. (VISa specifications)
5. Must to carry all work related documents (I 797, Client letter, SOW, W2 statements (VO asked for this), etc.
6. Make sure you carry client letter with Your name in it, it would enhance your chances of getting the VISA stamped, without any hassle.
Things allowed inside:
1. You cannot mobile phone inside .
2. SHould not carry any electronic items, wallet etc.
3. Water bottle and Biscuit can be taken for kid. You can carry a tranperent plastic bag or cloth bag.
Process:
1. Everything is same except that this time there was not token, we were asked directly to go to the counters.
2. Same counter for all of us, no separate counter.
3. Only they asked question to my Husband:
- Where are you going
- Whats your clients name
- What is your salary (you should specify your site salary)
- Asked if i have client letter (shown SOW)
4. Make sure you have all the document related to work and dependents, they may ask any of the document based on the VO. Good Luck!
To be updated, ...
My actual visa interview questions - 2012:
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My H4 Visa interview experience - @ US consulate Chennai
Day1:
OFC office :
No 3, Cenotaph Road
Teynampet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu'
My appointment was at 3.30 PM. We went there at 2.30 PM. There were around 100 people waiting outside the office (in the road).
There was no queue, and then i heard that only people with 2 PM appointment was allowed. Then the security told me to come at 4 PM as my appointment is 3.30 PM.
But even then, i did not go anyway and i was let in at 3.35 PM !! :)
Ok now will stop with the stories and come to the point.
I went the second floor in the building
Appointment letter, DS 160 abd Passport should be carried inside
After security check, barcode was stuck in my passport
Then i got a token and there were no LCD display.
The person standing there called my token number and point me to the counter (this took about 10 mins)
The guy sitting behind the glass counter asked my name, Date of birth and verified my details.
They took a photograph
They took left four fingers, right four fingers and thumbs finger prints.
That is all!! Not much today.
Day 2:
@ US consulate office.
Be there at consulate not before 30 mins (!!but dont delay!!), otherwise you will be asked to stand far away from the consulate.
Keep your DS 160, appointment confirmation letter and Passport ready before you enter in the outside queue.
Went security scan and sat there inside.
Need to get your token from one of the counter.
Waited for the token number for about 15 mins.
My counter was displayed in the LCD screen for my token
Went to the counter and US consulate personnel (Indian only) asked for my following docs:
Passport - Original
DS 160
Appointment letter
I797 - xerox copy
BEP - Original
He then arranged all the documents and put a rubber band and return back there banded docs.
Keep the token that was provided earlier, which will be called again for the actual interview by US personnel.
We have to walk to another building.
Then again i had to wait for my token number to be called.
Interview: (totally it took about 30 mins)
My Token number was called.
I went to the counter that was called for me.
I went and Stood behind another candidate standing for the interview.
Once that he is done, the interviewer (lady) called me
Interview: Hi
Me : Good morning Ma'm
Interview : :). where will you go to US
Me : XXXXXXXX
Interviewer: Whats your name?
Me: Told my full name (Given name and surname)
Interviewer: Whats your husband name?
Me : Answered..
Inteveriew: Whats your husbands full name?
Me : told my husband's given name and surname as per the passport
Interviewer: Whats your father-in-laws name?
Me: told the full name:
Interview: Have your husband ever worked in US before?
Me: Yes
Interviewer: Can i see your husband's pay slip?
Me: I showed her the pay slip ( last 12 months)
Interviewer: can i see your husband's passport copy ?
me: Sure. (I showed her the xerox copy of my husband's copy)
Interviewer: Is he still working in USA?
Me: Currently he is in chennai?
Interviewer : What is your marriage day?
Me: I told the date.
Interviewer: Your Visa is approved. YOu will get your visa in a week. (kept my passport for stamping with herself)
Me: With a big smile i said "Thank you Ma'm!!"
FINALLY I GOT MY H4 VISA APPROVED ON MY BIRTHDAY!!! :) Good luck
Got my visa stamped Passport in 2 days.
About me:
I am not very fluent in english. But I learned english to some extent. Even then, this did not stop me from getting the visa.
My Advise:
> Even if you are not fluent in english, take training to understand american accent using google translate (audio option) - its free and very effective.
> Practise the questions available below in my blog...:)
> Thanks to indusladies, immhelp, path2usa websites! without those websites, i would not have made it.
Hope this helps!!
GOOD LUCK!
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1. When did you got married?
june 1st, this year.
2.Where does your husband work?
XXXXXX, here at chennai
3. What is his date of birth?
date of birth
4.Since when he is in US?
currently, he is here in chennai only.
5.Has he applied for green card?
no
whether you will want him toapply for green card?
no, we will be returning back after the work is completed.
6. How long do you know your husband?
XXXX
7. Was it an arranged marriage or love marriage?
arranged marriage.
8. How was it arranged?
9.Do you have any friends or relatives in US?
no.
10.Does your husband have any relatives in US?
no.
11.what is your husband's age?
28
12. What is your age?
26
13.Are you traveling alone?
no, i will be travelling with my husband.:)
14.What is your husband's residential address?
15. Have you ever called your husband?
Yes, i usually call him twice or thrice a week.
16. What is his number?
XXXXXXXXXX
17.When did your husband call the last time?
last week.
18. How many times does he call?
almost everyday.
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19.What is your mother-in-law's name?
XXXXXX
20.What is your father-in-law's name
ABCD...
21. Since when is he working in US?
he is now working in chennai.
22. What is he working as?
He is working as technology Lead.
23.Why did he leave the first job?
He has been working only in XXXX since 2006.
24. What was the company's name?
XXXXX
25.What was he working there as?
NA
26.What are his timings at his current job?
He usually works from 8 AM to 6.30 PM.
28.When does he call you?
almost everyday.
29. What is your full maiden name?`
XXYZZ
30. What is your husband's full name?
XXYZZ XXYZZ
31. What is your name?
XXYZZ XXYZZ
32. Where did he get his education-school/college?
He did his schooling at Pachayappa's higher secondary school and did his graduation from XXYZZ university, at XXYZZ.
33. Where was he born?
XXYZZ.
34.Where were you born?
XXYZZ.
35. Wedding Photographs?
yeah sure.
36. Fire Ceremony Photographs?
yeah sure, its the forth photo.
37. How many members were present for your marriage?
38. Are you wearing the same wedding necklace?
yeah.
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Questions about the H4 and H1B Visa
What type/kind of visa are you applying for?
H4 visa
When did your husband get his stamping?
He got his stamping on March 26th, 2012.
Why do you need a visa to U.S.?
I want to accompany my husband.
If you didn't go for the H4 interview with your spouse's H1B visa appt: Why did you not come with your husband for the interview?
we got married after his stamping.
If going after spouse has left to U.S.: Why did you not leave with your spouse or why are you coming today for visa when you got married earlier (or on so and so
date)?
NA
Who filed the visa application and where did you file it?
My husband's company filed the visa applicaton at chennai US consolate. - need to check if this should be company or husband.
Who made the interview appointment?
My husband. - need to check if this should be company or husband.
How did you receive the documents?
I got the documents from my husband.
I see that you have been rejected earlier, do you know why? (Possible question, if you have been rejected before)
NA
Questions about Your Marriage
When did you get married or what is your date of marriage?
June 1st, this year.
Did you have an arranged or love marriage?
arranged marriage.
When did you meet your spouse for the first time?
I know him from the childhood.
How did you meet your spouse?
I know him from the childhood.
Who arranged this marriage or how did you get this proposal?
xxxxxxxxxx
Where did you get married?
sadfasfd
Is your marriage registered?
yes sir, it was registered.
Can I see some wedding photographs?
sure.
Questions about You
Where are you staying currently?
sadfafdsasfdfafsdfa
Who are you staying with?
asdffdasdsaffasdff
Where will you stay in U.S.?
- need to check
Who will bear the expenses while you are in U.S. or who will financially support you in the US?
XXXXX - need to check.
Who will pay for your trip to the US?
My husband's company - XXXXX.
Do any of your relatives/friends live in U.S.?
no.
Questions about Your Spouse
What is your spouse's date of birth?
22nd july, 1984.
Which university did your spouse graduate from?
XXYZZ university, XXYZZ.
What is your spouse's highest degree?
Bachelor of Engineering.
specialisation - Electronics and Instrumentation.
Which company does your spouse work for?
XXXXX limited.
Who is sponsoring in your spouse's H1?
His employer, XXXXX
==Where is his employer located?
mahindra city, chennai.
Where are his clients located?
Client is caesars entertainment, at XXYZZ.
==What kind of work does your spouse do at the U.S. Company?
He works as a Technology lead. He takes care of programming.
==How long has your spouse been in U.S.?
Now he is here at chennai. Earlier, he was there in US for about 2 years.
How long has your spouse been working for the sponsoring company?
He has been working for over 6 and half years now.
What will you do after your visa is completed/expired?
We will be returning back to india.
How much he is earning or what is the pay of your spouse or what is the annual income of your spouse?
$10,000
Can I see some pay stubs from your spouse's paycheck?
Sure.
Can I have a look at your spouse's bank statements?
Sure.
Have your spouse applied for green card?
No.
Can you please show me your tax returns, bank statements, play slips, etc.?
I dont have any payslip, as i have never worked anywhere.
--I am a home maker and i have never worked anywhere.
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H4 is a dependent visa so there isn’t much of questioning involved. All they have to make sure is that you are really married to the H1 visa holder and have no
intention of seeking employment in USA. Be confident, make eye contact, be clear and loud enough. Keep your answers short and make sure greet them properly before and
after the interview. Do not offer any informartion voluntarily, just answer what is asked.
1. When were you married?
Look into the interviewer’s eye and answer confidently, carry a few pictures of the wedding. If you have kids carry a few photographs of the entire family. It is
important to remember the year.
2. Why are you going to USA?
To live with my husband.
3. What are your qualifications?
Answer as briefly as as possible, they are not interested …they are just building up to the next question.
4. Do you plan to work there?
NO (firmly) as I suppose the law does not permit me to work.
5. Where in the US do you plan to stay?
XXYZZ
6. Do you plan to study?
No, i Dont have a plan to study there.
7. If you didn’t take the H4 interview with your spouses’ H1B visa appointment?
we got married after he got his visa stamping.
8. Who filed the visa application and where did you file it?
the correct answer here would be – ‘ I filed it….’- need to check.
9. Who will financially support you in the US?
My husband
10. Which company does your spouse work for or Who is sponsoring your husband’s H1 ?
XXXXX limited
11. How much he is earning or what is the annual income of your spouse?
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Where were you born?
XXYZZ.
What is your husband's full name?
Sivaram
Are you wearing the same wedding necklace?
yes.
Where will you stay in USA?
XXYZZ.
When/what is your husband?s date of birth?
22nd july, 1984
For how long have your husband?s been working with client. (OR) Systems People
0He has been working with the client for about 6 years.
Who will bare the expenses while you are in USA or who will financially support you in the US?
My husband.
When and how did you meet your spouse for the first time?
We are cousin. My mother and his father are siblings
Why did you not come with your husband for interview?
He got his stamping done on March 28th, before our marriage itself.
Are you traveling alone?
I will be travelling with my husband.
Can I have a look at your spouse's bank statements?
Sure.
Who arranged this marriage or how did you get this proposal?
My mother and his father are siblings, hence they arranged for this marriage. Also, we are very good friends:)
How much he is earning?
$10,000 per annum.
8
When did he go to US?
I was there at US from nov, 2009 till Dec 2011.
when you got married so and so date?
June 1st, of this year.
Who is sponsoring in your husbands H1?
XXXXX.
Where did he get his education-school/college?
He did his schooling at phachaiyappa's higher secondary school and did his graduation at XXYZZ university.
Is your marriage registered?
Yes, its registered.
How much he is earning or what is the annual income of your spouse?
$10,000
What type/kind of visa you are applying for?
H4
How long do you know your husband?
We are cousins. I know him from the childhood.
What is your age?
26
For how long have your husband’s been working with employer
6 and half years.
When was your engagement?
The day before our marriage on May 31st.
How many people came for your marriage? And What was the food served?
Around 100 friends and relatives can to our marriage. Sambar, rasam, curry, kootu etc.
What kind of visa does he have?
H1B.
What is your father-in-law's name?
XXYZZ.
Your husband graduate from which university?
XXYZZ university.
How long has your spouse been in USA?
He was there at USA for 2 years.
Were both from same caste.
Yeah.
Why do you want to go to US? Or why do you need a visa to USA?
I want to live with him.
Do u know your husband from childhood?
yes. He is my cousin.
How many members were present for your marriage?
Around 100 family members and friends attended our marraige.
How did your parents arrange the wedding?
My parents are siblings. Hence, member from both my family arranged the marriage.
What are you doing in India? Explain your current job
I am a house maker and i dont work anywhere.
What is he? (OR) What kind if work he does at company/ in US
He is Techonology lead. He does computer programming related work.
Why did he leave the first job?
NA
What business their Employer is in to?
His employer is software consulting & out sourcing company.
What is your mother-in-law's name?
XXYZZ
Why do you want to go to US? Or why do you need a visa to USA?
I want to live with him.
Where is his client located?
XXYZZ.
Who Will Pay For Your Trip?
My husband's company.
Have your spouse applied for green card?
no.
Can you show me your Marriage Invitation?
sure (show the marriage invitation)
Fire Ceremony Photographs?
Sure (show the marriage photo which has fire ceremony)
What is your husband’s highest degree?
Bachelor of Engineering.
How did you receive the documents
I got the document from my husband.
What are your plans after you go USA?
I will be a home maker.
When are you planning to travel to the US?
Around Nov 2nd week. (answer appropriately)
Can you show me your marriage certificate.
sure (show the marriage certificate)
When your spouse joined XXXXX?
March 2006
Will you work there? How will you spend your time there?
no, i will not work there. I will watch TV, read books and shopping.
What is the Family background – children/ age/ education/ future?
Education:
school drop out.
o Are there any Relatives in the US?
no.
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What is your name?
XXYZZ XXYZZ
Where do you live ? (A little tweet about my hometown)
we live at XXYZZ, chennai.
What do you do for a living?
I am home maker. My husband takes care of everything, that i need.
Can you show me your salary slips?
No, i dont work.
What are your educational qualifications?
I am a school drop out, due to personal reason.
Are you studying?
No.
When did you get married? (A quick glance at my ‘chooda’ or customary marriage bangles)
June 1st, this year.
Can you show me your marriage certificate?
sure (show the marriage certificate)
Do you have any pictures of the marriage ceremony? (Of course I do!)
sure.
What is your spouse’s highest degree? (Now it is all about him..:D)
Can you show me a copy of his degree?
sure.
Which company does your spouse work for?
Who is sponsoring your husbands H1?
Where is his employer located?
What is the role of your husband in the US Company?
How long has your husband been in the US ?
Can you show me his passport? (He wants to verify the US stamping)
sure. (show the passport copy)
How long has your spouse been working for the sponsoring company?
Can you show me copies of his payslips? (He wants to know how much he is earning or what is the annual income)
sure
Can you please show me your tax returns, bank statements, play slips, etc.?
Can you show me your passport?
Can you show me his I 797 ?
Do you intend to work in the United States (The focus is back on me. Of course the answer is a big fat NOOO!)
How long do you intend to stay in the US ?
Do you intend to come back to India?
yes, definitely.
Do you have a copy of your itinerary?
No, we havenot got the itinerary yet.
Congratulations! you are all set! You will receive the stamped passport within a week to ten days.
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Currently, the H1 B visa quota has not been filled. Immigration is not as hard as it used to be.
However, in your case, the interviewer’s goal is simple:
1. to ensure that you will accompany a legally employed person in the United States and,
2. to ascertain if you will not try to seek employment in the United States.
Remember that they do not want you to settle in the U.S.here. They also do not want you to come and work illegally here.
Hence you must expect questions related to your marriage, your work experience, your spouse’s work experience, his/her salary slips and bank information, home address,
information about his employer, etc and your own work background. You can also find more information on my post titled “Can my h4 visa be denied”
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The following are some of common reasons for denial of the H4 visa to the applicant.
The applicant is a citizen of a country with whom United States has poor or non-existent relations. US has very good relations with India.
The applicant has falsified facts.
The applicant is unable to produce proper paperwork like spouse’s passport or work permit.
The applicant has committed fraud in his application.
The applicant was involved in has previous visa/immigration violations
The applicant’s passport expires too soon.
The applicant has a criminal record or has criminal charges pending in the country of origin.
The applicant is a potential risk to the Unite States.
The applicant has misrepresented the reason for the journey.
The applicant does not have any logistics support in the United States. In other words you have to prove that your spouse in working in an office, has a place to stay
and will pick you up at the airport!
The applicant does not have a health/travel insurance or has a communicable disease.
The applicant does not have a good moral character.
The applicant had their previous visa application(s) rejected. Visa application rejections are common but during your second application you must convince the
interviewer that conditions from the first rejection have changed. In other words the reasons for the previous denials no longer exist or are not applicable anymore.
http://h4-visa.com/content/h4-visa-interview-questions
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By rekha on Jan 8, 2010 | Reply
hi ridhima
happy new year u site is very helpful for all
those who want to apply h4
my husband was in america and he was forcing me to come to america but i was so tensed to face all the intervies frankly speaking i dont no english properly so iwas
tensed to face this h4 intervies there english will be in very high flow language and i was doing mca 2year pls help me for giving suggestion
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Hi Rekha,
In my opinion it should not be a problem. However, if you are not comfortable in talking in English you can choose the translation options. I recently saw translation
services for people who were not fluent in English in the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi.
Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for the kind remark
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Make sure all paperwork is in order..
1. You have original I797 (H1 approval for your spouse).
2. Proof of marriage
3. Marriage certificate.
4. your spouse's two recent paystubb
5. letter from your spouse's comany stating that he is
still working for them.
6. your spouse's financial record (good to have in case
they ask).
7. make sure that you know which company your spouse work,
name of company, salary, how long working for this company,
how long working in USA, residence address, phone, etc,
etc... they may ask question to really make sure that you
are married and do know each other...
8. information about spouse family, no. of siblings, their
jobs, in-laws, their job (or retired), etc.
9. Last but not least, you need to PROVE that after going
to US you will not take illegal employment. If they about
you plan related to getting JOB (legal of illegal) clearly
and confidently reply some thing like... for next few years
my plans are "....... " ... OR I do not plan to do JOB...
but then be ready to answer question like.. How you really
plan to utilise your education???
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Hi Jalabdhi,
Thanks for posting here.
Name is Jalabhi. I am not very confident in speaking in English.
This is a problem I believe for officers who only say questions in english.
Ans:No this is not a problem at all. There are regional language translation services available at the U.S. Embassy. You will have to check for this service at the
time of selecting the slot for H4 visa interview.
Some friends say that I will not get visa as I opt for hindi or regional language translation.
Ans:This is not true at all. If you answer all the quesitons well and carry all the paperwork with you, you will get the H4 visa for sure. The officers understand that
not everyone is fluent in English and this is the reason the translation services are available.
I can write English but my spoken english is weak. Can I give a written H4 visa interview?
Ans:Of course you will get the visa but unfortunately , there is no provision for a written H4 visa interview.interview. Jalabdhi, quite frankly, I think you write so
well and there is no need for a translator..:)) but that is just my opinion. The only problem is that sometimes there is a longer wait for an interview with
translation service ; but you should keep checking.
Good luck and do well! Thanks! Admin
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H4 Visa: Check list:
TTS or VFS Appointment letter
DS 156
I797
I129
LCA
Employer supporting Letter
employer offer letter
All Pay Stubs
Husband and wife Pass ports Photo copy
Bank Statements
Wedding card's (Wife and Husband)
Marrige Certificate
Marrige Photos( include Fire cermony photo)
End client Letter and Photo's
W2 form
Tax returns
Present employer Photo's
Bank DD's
50mm X 50MM White plain back ground pictures.
Don't forgot to give reply.... :-)
Thanks
Radha
Tips
Keep a copy of all your documents.
Answer all questions clearly during the interview.
Do not stumble on words or look nervous. Do not double talk. The interviewer will immediately know that you are misrepresenting information.
Upon receiving your visa, carefully check for any kind of mistakes like name, date of birth, type of visa, validity date, etc.
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I took the H4 interview a year ago at the American Consulate, Chennai.
I'm not aware of any sample questions/links provided in this regard. The questions asked depend entirely on the officer interviewing & everybody's experience is
different.
I would suggest you both to keep all your documents in order & ask your respective husband's to explain to u what each document is about. Also make sure to keep the
originals & photocopies of all the documents.
As far as i remember, the foll. documents are very important....
Application, HDFC receipt, passport, copies of passport, letter from husband's employer, husband's W2 & bank statement, I-129 (if applicable), small album of marriage
photos, marriage registration certificate,etc.
Other than that, be cool.......read the do's & dont's mentioned in the application & the consulate site & very imp......'answer to the point' when asked any question.
All the best for the interview.
Cheers!
VO: Good Morning
Me: Good Morning, How are you doing?
VO: I am doing good, Thank You !!
H4 Visa Interview Questions
VO turned towards my wife
VO : How long have you known each other?
She: 3 years
VO: How have you known each other?
She: Our’s is an arranged marriage
VO: How did your family know your husband?.
She: My uncle is a family friend of my husband’s family?
VO: How long did your uncle knew his family
She: 15-16 years
VO: Wow! thats a long time and turned towards the computer.
After few seconds, she turned to me
VO: Everything is Approved and you will receive your passports in a week.
Wish you a good luck for your ad work in the US and do keep your pamphlet with you always and there are agencies phone numbers if in case you have any trouble with
your employer.
Me: i am sure i am going to have a great career with my employer.
VO: Smiled at me and said, I am very positive about that but you stil need to know your rights.
Me: Thank you very much and i appreciate it.
VO: Smiled at my wife and said have a safe trip to US
She: Thank you and I Will.
