US VISA STAMPING & INTERVIEW PROCESS FOR CHENNAI
EMPLOYEES
STEP 1 (Interview to be Scheduled)
Two interviews are required to be scheduled for this stamping process.
First one with OFC (Offshore Facilitation Centre) for providing Bio-Metric data (such as fingerprints and photographs
etc.)
Second one with U S Consulate/Embassy for visa interview which will be on the following working day.
(For example if the OFC interview is fixed on 5th October 2012, the Consulate/Embassy interview will be on 6th
October 2012 or later subject to availability)
Appointment confirmation letter for interview will contain both addresses of OFC and interview location.
Documents required to be submitted for fixing appointment with U.S consulate.
1. D160 to be filled online. [Link] (Attached DS 160 filled form for your reference.)
Submit a copy of the DS 160 confirmation page and filled in application form (to be downloaded after digital
signature).
2. One clear Copies of Passport front & last page.
3. H1/L1 petition( I797 copy), first page (Not required for Blanket L1B application)
4. Visa request to be submitted online with the approval (STATION H > WEBAPPS > VISA REQUISITION).
5. For L2 ( Dependants ) : Principal applicant’s Passport copy, Visa copy , Petition copy (copy of I129 if
,Blanket petition or I 797 copy ,if individual petition )
6. For H4 ( Dependants ) : Principal applicant’s Passport copy, Visa copy , Petition copy (I 797 copy )
Step 2: DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR STAMPING (AFTER THE APPOINTMENT DATE IS FIXED)
THESE DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED 4-5 DAYS PRIOR TO INTERVIEW DATE TO COMPLET
THE PROCESS (ACCORDING TO YOUR VISA CATEGORY)
Interview information is sent to the applicants email id once it is scheduled. The form DS160 along with the other
documents (Refer below to complete checklist according to your category) has to be submitted to visa desk 4-5 days
prior to interview date, to get the BEP letters prepared.
Notes:
1. For completing appointment process we require 03 months pay slips.
2. Generally Business visa (B1) interview dates will be available after one week from the date you submit documents
for step 1, so you can mention your travel date after 10/15 days or later in DS 160 application form.
3. Generally L1/L2/H1B/H4 interview dates will be available after 2 weeks from now, so you can mention your travel
date after 2 weeks or later in DS 160 application form.
4. DS 160, PASSPORT COPIES (Bio Metric and Last page), MOBILE NUMBER ARE REQUIRED TO PAY THE
VISA FEE IN THE BANK.
BUSINESS VISA
Passport with a Minimum Validity of 6 months, with available ‘visa’ pages
DS 160 confirmation page printout.
Appointment letter with Interview date (Will be provided by us)
BEP covering letter (will be provided by us)
A very recent photo (2 nos) with white background (Size 50 X 50 mm)
Invitation letter from USA specifying the applicants‘ designation and exact purpose of travel. Get in touch
with connectadmin@[Link] for your invite letter by sending request form (attached).
US Invit
[Link]
Copy of Offer Letter (appointment letter when joined Hexaware)
Copy of last 3 months Pay slips
Resume
Copy of degree certificates and mark lists
Copy of Experience Certificates (if any )
ALL ORIGINALS TO BE TAKEN TO CONSULATE DURING INTERVIEW
L1B INTRACOMPANY TRANSFEREE (BLANKET PETITION)
Passport with a Minimum Validity of 6 months, with available visa pages
DS 160 confirmation page printout.
Appointment letter with Interview date (Will be provided by us)
BEP covering letter (will be provided by us)
A very recent photo (2 nos) with white background (Size 50 X 50 mm)
Copy of Offer Letter (appointment order copy )
Copy of last 3 months Pay slips
Copy of degree certificates and mark lists
Copy of Experience Certificates (if any )
Resume
I129 in Original ( to be obtained from us)
Sample Letter in Original – We will collect it from HR , It is not required for Extension of visa )
If Spouse and/or Children accompanying then
A separate application form for them along with photographs (2 nos)
Marriage / Birth Certificates
Marriage Invitation
Marriage Photographs (min 15 snaps of wedding ceromony)
(If the Principal Applicant is already in USA Then consulate will require the following additional documents for
processing dependant’s visa)
Copy of passport (visa page ,entire pages including blank pages)
Copy of I 94
Copy of I129 – if Blanket petition
Copy of I797 in principal applicant’s name – if Individual petition
Copy of Social Security Card
Copy of W2 slips and Pay Slips (from USA)
Bank Statement and pay slips from USA
Offer letter from Hexaware.
ALL ORIGINALS TO BE TAKEN TO CONSULATE DURING INTERVIEW
H1B – ALIEN IN SPECIALITY OCCUPATION
Passport with a Minimum Validity of 6 months, with available ‘visa’ pages
DS 160 confirmation page printout.
Appointment letter with Interview date (Will be provided by us)
BEP covering letter (will be provided by us)
A very recent photo (2 nos) with white background (Size 50 X 50 mm)
Copies of Experience Certificates (if any)
Copy of Offer Letter
Copy of last 3 months Pay slips
Copy of degree certificates and mark lists
Resume
H1B Original Petition ( to be obtained from HR)
SoW
Support letter from Client/Customer
If Spouse and/or Children accompanying then
A separate application form for them along with photographs (2 nos)
Marriage / Birth Certificates
Marriage Invitation
Marriage Photographs (min 15 snaps of wedding ceromony)
(If the Principal Applicant is already in USA Then consulate will require the following additional documents for
processing dependant’s visa)
Copy of passport (entire pages including blank pages)
Copy of I 94 - if applicable
Copy of Social Security No
Copy of W2 slips and Pay Slips (from USA)
Copy of I797 in principal applicant’s name
Bank Statement and pay slips from USA for last three months
Offer letter from Hexaware.
ALL ORIGINALS TO BE TAKEN TO CONSULATE DURING INTERVIEW
