1. I did mine in Nepal 3 months ago. The visa consular asked me two simple questions. He asked me what I was doing after I graduated and before I got my H1. I told him that I was on my practical training duh'... and the other question - I don't even remember, it was something stupid. He didn't even look at my documentation very well, and then asked me to pick up my passport tomorrow. To answer your question, IT IS VERY SAFE.

2. After you pay the visa fee at the Nabil Bank (Rs 14xx), they will give you an interview date. It takes a week from the day you deposit the money.

The process at the Department of Labor(Shram Bivag) in Nepal takes a week. It was pretty complicated for me. A friend of mine knew it, so he helped me out with it. Thanks god! Talk to someone from a 'manpower company' in Nepal, they will do it for you for Rs 1000-2000.

Good Luck!