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mrbored · Mar 8, 2014 11:11 PM

Thanks mrbored. I saw all the threads but they need Passport to get date, how is it possible since i have my passport with me here at US. Is there i can send copy of my pp and somebody in nepal can do it for me. Thanks

abhishesh · Mar 9, 2014 12:23 AM

Abhishesh, You don't need a passport to schedule an interview appointment date. Just fill out DS 160 n send confirmation page along your passport copy ( in case if needed but they don't ask for it) to your friend or family member to get interview date scheduled for you. P.S. I reached Nepal on Jan 22 n I had an interview on Jan 24, 2014. Good luck

amarapuri6 · Mar 9, 2014 9:00 AM

Thanks amarpuri6, that was helpful. one more question. so once they grant you visa how long do they keep your passport ?

abhishesh · Mar 9, 2014 11:29 PM

Thanks amarapuri6, that was helpful. one more question. so once they grant you visa how long do they keep your passport ?

abhishesh · Mar 9, 2014 11:31 PM

Related thread: http://sajha.com/sajha/html/in... This is my experience: got the online DS-160 from US itself. Went to Nepal - paid the required fees and got the date. ( within 2-3 days) Appeared for the interview ( stand in H1B line :-) ). Interviewer :     Where do you work ?     Whats your day to day responsibility?     Whats your salary?     Are you single ?     How long are you going to be here ? Thats it. It was quite simple and straight. Suggestion: Once you get your H1B stamping the other day, please get a Department of Labor approval letter. Its mandatory otherwise you will have problem while returning back to USA. Process/Suggestion:     FInd Departtment of Labor office (बैदेशिक रोजगार प्रमांड  पत्र). Its nearby tin kuney, Kathmandu.     Getting Department of labor approval is a tedious and slow processing task. Dont expect too much. However, be patient. Dont loose your control. There will be a volunteer booth inside the office premises. Ask as many question as you have there itself.     There will be broker/dalal who are willing to help you expedite your process from the moment you park your car/bike.     Its better if you know someone or do it yourself or get help from dalals.     I did it on my own and it took around 5-6 hours. #shithappens     Cost of the whole process: Insurance, fees ~ 3000 ( not quite sure about the fees. Please have enough money

no_more_crush · Mar 10, 2014 12:13 AM

Ok great. Thank you for more info no_more_crush Did you go Nepal recently? I don't know if it is true or not i heard that Embassy will keep your passport for 2 weeks, but Do they keep your passport for more than 2 weeks. How long it took to you?

abhishesh · Mar 10, 2014 12:36 AM

I suppose it was next business day. Holding passport for 2 weeks is nuisance (unless its true)

no_more_crush · Mar 10, 2014 12:59 AM

they kept mine for 2 days.....for visa stamping purpose...

mrbored · Mar 10, 2014 3:59 AM