Interview Experience At Vancouver

June 28, 2013

[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Hi All. I was interviewed at counter 5 by an Old lady. She is asking each and everything about you and your employer. My interview went around 20-25 minutes. She is friendly and watching how i was answering her questions. I answered everything confidently as murthy forum helped me a lot. So i am doing my part now by posting my experience......[/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Counter #5:[/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Me: Good morning. How r u Mam?[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]VO: I am doing good. How about you?[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Me: Good.[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]VO: Who is your employer?[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Me: XXX[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]VO: What role? responsibilities?[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Me: Told[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]VO:What is ur qualification?[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Me: Masters in CS from YYY[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]VO: where is it?[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Me: Place,State.[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]VO: How did you know about that university?( She asked this because my university is in remote place in south).[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Me: My friends studied there and told that university is good with lot of research going there.[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]VO: Looks like your employer past history is not good as I see it here on my screen. In the past he has some issues.[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Me: Ohh....[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]VO: Called another lady from inside and showed her screen. They discussed some thing.[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Me: I should not get 221g at any cost. Praying to god.[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Vo: We might need to go in detail about his hisory once.[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Me: Puzzled. Thought i will get 221g again. I have one in masters.[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]VO: How did you find this job?[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Me:My employer posted in job portal website. I applied and shortlisted. Interviewed and got selected.[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Vo: Do you Have an end user?[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]mE: yES[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]VO: who is your client? Where is located?[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Me: xxx[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]VO: what does the client do?[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Me: Told[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]VO:Do you have any intermediate company?[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]ME: Yes and Told.[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]VO: gave an expression like these people never change.[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]VO: How many members in ur team?[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Me: Answered[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]VO: Are all on H1B?[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Me: Im the only one.[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]VO: y is there a third party in between?[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]ME: if the client has to require some one from outside. He has to go through prime vendor.[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]VO: Does your employer know ur vendor?[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Me: No my client knows vendor.[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]VO:Do you have client letter?[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Me: Yes[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Vo: Give me ur end user letter.[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Me: Gave.[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Vo: Just looked at it and kept aside. [/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]VO: Looks like your employer's history is not that good.( Said again).[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]VO:Is your employer paying you twice a month?[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]ME: Once[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]VO: Ok. I see that he didn't pay you for some months. Looks like there are gaps.[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Me: I'm paid every month i have paystubs and bank statements with me. I can show you.[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]VO: Please get pay stubs ready ready.[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]VO: I see there is a change in status for you.[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Me: I changed my status from OPT to H1 last october.[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]VO: How much does ur employer pay you?[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]ME: xxx $ per year.[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]VO: If you are posted to new york or california...Does he still pay you the same amount?[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Me: Yes as i signed agreeing to his offer.[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]VO: Prevailing wage in New york is higher. So he has to pay u more if you are posted in new york.[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Me: I am about to say that my salary is still greater than prevailing wage in new york. She interupted saying i visa officer right? I know more about these....I stopped and nodded my head saying you are right.[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]VO: Never ever do jobs for less wages. Salary needs to be changed as per prevailing wage.Know ur H1B rules. Talk to your attorney.[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Me: I will keep in mind what u just said.[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]VO: Give ur pay stubs and LCA. [/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Me: Gave[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]VO: Whats your gross salary ?[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Me: Told[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]VO: Did some calculations and asked if i am better than her at math.[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Me: Yes[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Me: You also asked for LCA. tried to give her[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]VO: No need.[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Me: Laughed.[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]VO: I will keep your passport and document with me.[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Me: Is my visa approved? Asked with doubtful face.[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]VO: Yes it is. [/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]VO: Gave me tracking form and H1B rules book.[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Me: Thank you. Thank you very much for approving my visa today.[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]VO: Smiling. [/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=Helvetica, arial, sans-serif]She literally drilled me. But i was slow, loud and clear answering questions. She was friendly and smiling all the time. I was smiling and confident while answering my questions.[/font][/color]