H1B Visa Interview Sample Questions,H4 Stamping Questions

The following are some sample questions that can be asked at a H1B Visa Interview. These questions are complied from individual's experience posted in path2usa discussion forum. Since each case is different, expect some variation in these questions during your interview. The US consular may ask just a few questions from the following list. Take them as samples and a preparation tool.

Questions about the Visa

1. What type/kind of visa are you applying for?
2. When did your husband get his stamping?
3. Why do you need a visa to USA?
4. If you didn’t go for the H4 interview with your spouses’ H1B visa appt: Why did you not come with your husband for the interview?
5. If going after spouse has left to USA: Why did you not leave with your spouse or why are you coming today for visa when you got married on so and so date?
6. Who filed the visa application and where did you file it?
7. Who made the interview appointment?
8. How did you receive the documents?
9. I see that you have been rejected earlier, do you know why? (Possible question, if you have been rejected before)

Questions about Your Marriage

1. When did you get married or what is your date of marriage?
2. Did you have an arranged or love marriage?
3. When did you meet your spouse for the first time?
4. How did you meet your spouse?
5. Who arranged this marriage or how did you get this proposal?
6. Where did you get married?
7. Is your marriage registered?
8. Can I see some wedding photographs?

Questions about You

1. Where are you staying currently?
2. Who are you staying with?
3. Where will you stay in USA?
4. Who will bare the expenses while you are in USA or who will financially support you in the US?
5. Who will pay for your trip to the US?
6. Do any of your relatives/friends live in USA?

Questions about Your Spouse

• What is your spouse’s date of birth?
• Which university did your spouse graduate from?
• What is your spouse’s highest degree?
• Which company does your spouse work for?
• Who is sponsoring in your husbands H1?
• Where is his employer located?
• Where are his clients located?
• What kind of work does your spouse do at the USA Company?
• How long has your spouse been in USA?
• How long has your spouse been working for the sponsoring company?
• What will you do after your visa is completed/expired?
• How much he is earning or what is the pay of your spouse or what is the annual income of your spouse?
• Can I see some pay stubs from your spouse’s paycheck?
• Can I have a look at your spouse's bank statements?
• Have your spouse applied for green card?
• Can you please show me your tax returns, bank statements, play slips, etc.?