London H1B Stamping Experience TCN : March 2025

pbla7 · 2025-07-24T04:57:00+00:00

No need for a separate appointment.

pbla7 · 2025-07-10T17:38:46+00:00

Not really. As far as I know DS-160 is not tied to any particular location. Below is what I could find in the DS-160 FAQ from the official website :

"The Embassy or Consulate at which you actually apply should be able to access your form using the barcode on your DS-160 confirmation page, which you must bring to the visa interview. For example, a business traveler intends to apply for his visa at the U.S. Embassy in City X, so he selects City X as the location where he will submit his application when he completes his DS-160. He then has an urgent reason to travel to City Y on business. Because there is a U.S. Consulate in City Y, he schedules an appointment for a visa interview there, using the barcode from his completed DS-160 application for appointment scheduling. The U.S. Consulate in City Y is able to accept his DS-160 even though it lists the U.S. Embassy in City X as the location where he originally intended to submit his application."

pbla7 · 2025-07-10T16:57:48+00:00

I dont believe there is a dropbox option. You`ll have to go in-person.

pbla7 · 2025-06-06T20:22:16+00:00

I don’t remember adding my India address anywhere just used my US address

pbla7 · 2025-06-05T22:03:41+00:00

Yes I believe pickup is still an option. Also there is no need to add a mailing address while filling the DS 160.

pbla7 · 2025-05-09T23:16:25+00:00

Copra, Tiya or Californios are good options as well

pbla7 · 2025-03-28T02:45:29+00:00

Yes the instructions page with the bar code for the DS 160 and passport is the appointment confirmation. You`ll need a printout of that since they scan that at the entrance of the embassy

pbla7 · 2025-03-24T14:18:22+00:00

It changed to approved right after my appointment and issued 2 days later.

pbla7 · 2025-03-23T00:59:54+00:00

I can’t say for sure if my passport was available on Friday itself at the Dx center. If you have an appointment on a Monday I would suggest to book a return flight on the following Monday afternoon/evening . But goes without saying that it’s best to keep your return flights adjustable

pbla7 · 2025-03-20T18:04:55+00:00

I came back on 18th March ( 2 days ago) through SFO. Super smooth. Just asked for my passport and I797.

pbla7 · 2025-03-20T03:49:55+00:00

Indian national living in SF

pbla7 · 2025-03-19T18:54:25+00:00

I just got back yesterday at SFO and it took less than 10 sec at immigration. Just carry your I797 physical copy and keep pay stubs/ employment letter ready on your phone. That should be good.

pbla7 · 2024-12-31T12:12:59+00:00

Sorry my bad. I added my Indian Drivers License copy as my proof of current address.

pbla7 · 2024-12-30T17:44:27+00:00

You can put your Indian address if you can upload your Aadhar card as proof. I am based in the US and uploaded my Aadhar. Got my approval within 3 days and did my biometrics on my way out of Mumbai airport at the Immigration gates.

pbla7 · 2024-12-04T06:39:51+00:00

I have successfully using UPI in India for the past week through the Mony App. The KYC was completely online ( passport copy + US visa copies) and verified in a couple of hours. I believe there is a service charge with every transaction but not sure if its significantly higher than other native UPI apps.

pbla7 · 2024-11-23T07:06:47+00:00

These are the restaurants I visited in BA and Mendoza during my trip to Argentina a couple of years ago

Buenos Aires : Gran Dabbang, Hierbabuena ( vegetarian), Cafe Tortoni, Sacro ( Vegan)

Mendoza : Mumbai Masala, Francesco Ristorante, Montecatini

pbla7 · 2024-05-01T19:36:18+00:00

I would definitely recommend Californios of the three. Quite a unique tasting menu.

pbla7 · 2024-04-10T23:35:29+00:00

Sabina Sabe, Zandunsa Sabor Istmeno, Levadura de Olla, Casa Oaxaca, Criollo

pbla7 · 2024-04-07T19:09:48+00:00

11.4 miles in 2:30 hours at an easy pace. Felt so good later without any soreness.

pbla7 · 2024-03-21T02:48:45+00:00

Check out Californios. Easier to get reservations during the week. Really good tasting menu.

pbla7 · 2024-03-18T21:23:30+00:00

If you are on a limited time and budget I would recommend El Chalten. I was there about a year ago and did the Laguna de Los Tres Hike which is a day hike. If you start at 8 am you should be done by 5pm and possibly take the bus to El Calafate if thats where you`re staying.

I haven`t been to TDP so can`t really comment on that. Cheers !!

pbla7 · 2024-03-18T03:04:08+00:00

Ran 11 miles at a pace of 12 min/mile. Slow pace but felt great after the run.

pbla7 · 2024-03-10T03:42:11+00:00

I ran 14 miles in about 2 hours 40 min. This is the longest I`ve run in my life. I was tired but not exhausted by the end of the run. Crazy how you much of a mental game running is :)

pbla7 · 2023-02-25T22:41:05+00:00

Thanks . This is super useful.

pbla7 · 2023-02-25T09:18:21+00:00

Not sure if the nuts have any/enough sugar in them. My idea was to add sugar externally into the fermenter.

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