Pale Bro, I did my stamping from Nepal in the month of November. While going there, I too was in the same boat as you currently are; so, I can understand your dilemma. But everything went well and I got my visa stamped in the fourth day I landed to Nepal. I did tremendous research before going there; consulted with my experienced friends/employer/attorney, browsed through different websites and forums,... I were able to gather lots of information but, at the same time I got more confusions too because of the contradictory recommendations. Some were positive toward going to Canada and other were recommending to go Nepal. Following are some of the reasons for you to go to Canada: i. Even though it is quite difficult to get the appointment (you gotta be checking the consulate site all the time), you'll get to know the date in advance and be able to plan your trip accordingly ii. Unless you get into any problems like case prolongation due to request for supporting documents and so, the total cost is gonna be comparatively less and that too, in shorter time span iii. In case of request for any documents or other legal matters regarding your employment, you can satisfy them much more faster and easily than if you were in Nepal Following are some of the reasons for you to go to Nepal: i. USCIS recommends to have stamping from the home country ii. Even though you cannot take appointment for interview from here, the interview date will not be too far from the day you reach Nabil bank iii. In case your case is prolonged for whatever reason(s), you'll have your home to stay; friends and families to support you As you noticed, going to Canada and Nepal, both have their own positive and negative aspects. Its you who has to decide where you should be going because you know your situation better than any other person. Even though its good to collect information, your case is gonna be specific to you and your personal circumstances; others getting visa stamped or rejections either in Canada or Nepal shouldn't have any implication to your case, that's what I believe. Anyways, best of luck. Debonair

debonair · Jan 2, 2010 9:54 PM

Debonair, Thanks for all the details you have provided. I am working through a consulting company. Few months back, I applied for H1B transfer to another company and was approved too. But my vendor said that I won't be able to switch to new employer in the middle of the project. Now that I am continuing working with the same(old) employer and never worked(enrolled on payroll) with new one, do I need to show any docs related to the new employer? I would appreciate if you could list the docs you presented during the interview. As I am going to get married, I need to prepare docs for H4 visa as well.

pale dai · Jan 2, 2010 10:19 PM

Pale Bro, I am not a lawyer/legal expert to give you precise legal advice to your issue. But to my knowledge, a person can hold multiple H1Bs at the same time, but, should be on single payroll. So, you MIGHT NOT require to disclose your association with the employer (new) who has filed your recent H1B. I had submitted the followings at Nabil bank: i. DS-156 form ii. DS-157 form iii. 2 copies of latest photos with configuration as specified in the consulate website      (Even though the website is mute on wearing glasses, please don't, if any; Nabil guy will make you take it off) iv. $131 v. A copy of bio-page of the passport vi. A copy of Nagarikta I had taken the following documents with me while appearing for the interview: i. I-797 ii. Letter from Employer confirming my association with them. (It would be better if information on the job, salary, education, company background, etc. are well elaborated) iii. Recent Paystubs (2-3 months) iv. Tax statement document for last year v. Reference letters from the previous employers vi. Academic, institutional and other certificates Those are the ones that I can remember now. Though they didn't ask me, take your photo at your client site in separate envelope (in case if they ask you; they are totally unpredictable and we have no say at all). Regarding H4, I may need your consultation in the near future. Debonair

debonair · Jan 3, 2010 12:03 AM

Debonair, I really appreciate it. Will keep you posted.

pale dai · Jan 3, 2010 2:18 PM

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BetterNepal · Jan 3, 2010 6:31 PM