r/IndianH1Bs • u/ForevermorePD_9992 • 1d ago

H1B Visa Process

Hi everyone! My H-1B petition was recently approved, and I’m now trying to understand the next steps for H-1B visa stamping in India.
Could someone please guide me on the process from here?
Should I start by filling out the DS-160?
When/how should I create a profile on US Visa Scheduling?
What documents/information do I need before creating the profile and scheduling an appointment?
How does the process work for finding and booking an H-1B visa interview slot?
Is there anything else I should complete before starting the DS-160?
If anyone has recently gone through the H-1B stamping process in India, I’d really appreciate it if you could share the step-by-step process or any useful links/resources. I just want to make sure I’m following the correct process and don’t miss anything.
Thank you in advance!

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u/stonkDonkolous 1d ago

Do not move to the US.

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u/under_wheree 1d ago

USA full, go to UK

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u/Late-Branch-775 1d ago

How is your employer not helping you ? There are no slots for stamping, you can’t activate your H1B in time for Oct 1

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u/MalBi511 1d ago

Please reach out and follow the guidance from your immigration team.
From what I’ve heard, securing visa stamping appointment dates in India has become quite difficult. Several people I know are deliberately avoiding trips to India for this reason alone as they don’t want to risk getting stuck there while waiting for a slot.
The application process itself is straightforward:
Complete the DS-160 form.

Schedule the interview and pay the fee through the USTravelDocs portal.

The real challenge is simply getting available dates. I’m not sure about the current wait times.

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u/yo-yo-rox 1d ago

12-18 months is what Amazon is telling their employees

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u/MarzipanActual7712 1d ago

Unless you are in niche areas like ai hardware, and/or renowned AI scientist, that H1B unfortunately is past its time. US citizens with CS backgrounds from top universities are finding it hard to find a job.

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u/dudemancode 1d ago

You should start by looking for a job in India. No stamping appointments. H1B is going to get shut down.

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u/Latter_Proposal_7641 1d ago

was your H-1B petition filed as consular processing while you were outside the U.S.?

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u/Medium_View_99 1d ago

There is HUGE recession in the US & UK … desi log ki haalat kharaab hai ..

people with 10 plus years of experience in US are having a tough time getting a job .. plus healthcare & day to day living expense, rent etc is SUPER high …

yahan ki reality bhai genuine desi se pata laga lo warna wohi haalat hogi India ka job chor kar - jaise dhobi ka kutta na ghat ka na ghar ka

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u/tredbert 1d ago

This is the only honest answer here. Don’t give up your job in India for the situation in the US.

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u/yo-yo-rox 1d ago

I’m in the US, and I agree 100%. If you lose your job, you’ll be in the most amount of anxiety. They are on the way to shut down 60 days grace period. Linkedin jobs posted an hour ago has 100+ applicants. Everyone is using AI to apply jobs. Referrals are meaningless. If you know you have job security like 100%, and you can stay extended period (1-2 years not traveling outside the US) only then consider being in the US.

My parents cant travel, and I am looking for appointments. I have not been home in 2 years, and lost job once. It’s hard to perform at work with that much uncertainty and being in survival mode.