Once you receive the H1 approval petition original documents( I797 and from I129) from your H1 sponsoring employer you are ready for your H1 visa stamp. Following is a list of required documents for H1 visa stamping purpose.

• Completed Non-immigration Visa Application Form DS-156. Separate form for each applicant.
  [Form filing Guidelines-help | Sample Form DS-156]
  
• Completed Form DS-157.
  Each applicant in India taking appointment through VFS need to fill and provide DS157 irrespective of their age or gender.
• Additional Questionnaire. (Download Fillable Form in PDF)
• Application visa fee original receipt issued by HDFC bank.( If you are applying in India)
• Copy of interview appointment letter which you get at the time of setting appointment with VFS.
• Original H1 approval form I-797.
• Offer letter from the company in USA.
• Valid Passport.
• Original Experience Certificates from all your previous employment's.
• All other legal papers you received with your H1 documents, like from I129.
• Two photographs 2 and 2 inches square (50 mm square) for each applicant, showing full face, without head covering, against a light background. To be used in the application Form.

  US consulates are very particular about the Photographs specification.

  Must follow these guidelines for photographs.

  Check out the Guidelines for Photographs required for US visa.

• Demand draft for visa issuance Fee.
• Latest resume.
• All your Original Degree Certificates.

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FAQ:

What if consulate hold my case under Section 221(g)?

If your visa was not issued under Section 221(g) of the United States Immigration and Nationality Act, it means that your case requires further administrative action. It is not a pure refusal it means that it is on hold.

The consular officer will return you your passport .You may return to the Consulate on any working day with the required additional documents. Please follow the instructions that were given to you in form 221g . The application fee paid to schedule the initial interview remains valid for the subsequent interview up to one year from date of payment.

See a sample of 221g form.

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