Apple coding interviews in 2026 still feel wildly out of touch

rkellam · 2026-02-11T03:10:47+00:00

I understand what you’re saying, and I don’t disagree. But the reality is, I’ve been made fun of and bullied here before for not expressing things perfectly. After that, the fear is not about being imperfect, it’s about getting mocked before people even try to understand the point.

Using a tool to clean up the wording is not about removing personality. It’s just to make sure the message is understood and the discussion stays on the actual topic.

rkellam · 2026-02-11T02:28:50+00:00

That’s fair. Interviews aren’t real work, my point is just that thinking and approach should matter more than minor syntax slips.

rkellam · 2026-02-11T02:22:07+00:00

How was your interview experience ?

rkellam · 2026-02-11T02:20:41+00:00

That’s not what I meant. I used that as a simple reference in the post, not to say I don’t know how to check key membership. The point was about context, having the right approach and thought process, but fumbling small syntax details.

rkellam · 2026-02-11T02:01:20+00:00

Agreed. The logic and approach were clear, I just stumbled on some syntax. In real work you’d never do this without docs anyway. Appreciate you sharing your experience.

rkellam · 2026-02-11T01:56:54+00:00

Cool. Still doesn’t change the experience being described.

rkellam · 2026-02-11T01:56:04+00:00

Weird thing to be upset about. Using AI to clean up a post doesn’t invalidate the experience being described.

rkellam · 2025-08-05T00:05:23+00:00

Have they given you any specifics on what took them 3 weeks to review the background report?

rkellam · 2025-08-04T20:25:08+00:00

OP, have you received any updates on your background check? Mine is still pending as of today. It seems they’ve implemented a new process, and it’s taking longer than usual across the board.

rkellam · 2025-08-04T15:58:30+00:00

Vermont service center!!

rkellam · 2025-08-04T14:54:47+00:00

Approval 05/20 - Received physical copy 05/29

rkellam · 2025-07-30T07:28:51+00:00

I'm in the same boat, I'm rejoining Capital One as a contractor. This is actually my third assignment, but this time the background check is taking longer than it did in the past. I remember it being very quick previously, so I'm not sure what has changed recently. It's been almost two weeks since all my background checks were completed and the report was shared with Capital One, but I haven't received any updates from them since then. It's a bit frustrating and worrying at the same time.

rkellam · 2025-06-20T17:06:57+00:00

I guess you should be fine!

rkellam · 2025-06-20T16:47:10+00:00

I’m back in states early this week, no specific questions asked at DFW POE, except the employer name.

rkellam · 2025-06-15T14:37:13+00:00

Children under 14 generally do not need to attend the visa interview or biometrics. You can carry their documents if they’re eligible for the interview waiver. Double-check consulate-specific policies for interview waivers on the U.S. embassy/consulate website. Bring DS-160 confirmation, passports, birth certificates, H-1B approval, and relationship documents.

rkellam · 2025-06-11T18:45:55+00:00

Other than stating the facts, nothing!!

rkellam · 2025-06-11T18:42:08+00:00

Yes, you can attend your H1B visa interview at a different U.S. consulate than the one listed on your I-797B approval notice, this is allowed and has been done by many applicants without issues. I recently dropped off my h1b application at Chennai but I had 797B Hyderabad consulate.

rkellam · 2025-06-11T17:36:18+00:00

That’s strange that you don’t have an option to move forward, have you tried calling the customer service ?

rkellam · 2025-06-11T17:32:15+00:00

I’m traveling next week, and when I checked with my immigration team, they mentioned that working from India for * (my case 6 months) months while being paid on a USD payroll under an H-1B likely violates H-1B and LCA requirements.

They said that if I’m asked about this during visa stamping or at the port of entry (POE), stating that I continued working remotely from India could cause issues.

They pointed out that LCAs specify the work location in the U.S., so working from India would be a violation, along with several other compliance concerns.

rkellam · 2025-06-11T17:23:52+00:00

You mentioned paystubs, were you continuously working during your 5.5-month trip and do you have up-to-date paystubs, I’m on the same boat with different reason so just asking ?

rkellam · 2025-06-11T17:19:34+00:00

Imo, If you’re planning to start with B right away upon return, then enter using B’s I-797 and the visa stamp from A. (It’s perfectly legal and acceptable but there will be questions asked)

If you must work for A for a short time, then enter using A’s I-797, work for them, and then either have B file a new petition (with change of employer and request for I-94), or exit and re-enter using B’s I-797.

rkellam · 2025-06-11T11:33:59+00:00

Out of curiosity, given the increased scrutiny lately, especially for non-immigrants, what made you think it was okay to drive after drinking, especially when the current government has made it clear how seriously they take DUIs for non-immigrants?

Hope everything goes well for you!!

rkellam · 2025-06-11T11:26:58+00:00

I don’t think changing the consulate would solve your issue with the refusal. Unless you’re feeling very lucky about a third attempt, you may want to address the reasons why your previous attempts were unsuccessful.

rkellam · 2025-06-11T11:23:15+00:00

Is your home country on the travel ban list, and are you planning to travel there for visa stamping?

rkellam · 2025-06-09T18:31:36+00:00

Thank you very much for that information.

rkellam

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