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The different set of questions has its own separate form, DS-157, which was added after the 9/11 attacks as an additional check on those entering the country.The US is a place where there is generally gender equality in the letter of the law, but less in practice, and in the few instances where the law itself is not equal, the inequalities are in favor of women. Further, we have many laws where the letter of the law is equal, but the intent and application of the law itself is not. One particularly notable example is the Violence Against Women Act, which is gender-neutral in its text, but the title alone tells you its intent.The unstated goal of DS-157 is to prevent Muslim terrorists from entering the country. The potential Muslim terrorists that the US fears tend to be male, for religious and cultural reasons.The US is also a place with extensive prejudices, but because of our culture and legal system, those prejudices cannot be written into law. We can’t explicitly require only Muslims or only Muslim men to fill out the form, at least categorically, because Muslims are a marginalized group in the US. What we can get away with, though, is requiring men of a certain age to fill it out, because men are not generally seen as a marginalized group here.Many of the questions are targeted at unearthing things that might flag a risk of terrorism, such as a call to list where you’ve been recently, where you went to school (in search of certain sorts of Muslim educational institutions), your recent jobs, etc.Applicants from countries deemed at-risk are generally required to fill out this set of questions, irrespective of gender or age, but as a widespread policy it’s only men. Why that is may be due to data, to politics, or to some combination thereof. The reason as to why women from low-risk countries aren’t required to fill it out is likely due to efficiency; these are different forms, and are thus probably processed separately, and I assume they only want to screen those that are viewed to be higher-risk in order to minimize the amount of time they spend investigating applicants that are seen as lower-risk, demographically.

It is not possible to obtain an H1B visa stamp within the USA.All H1B visa stamps must be issued by the U.S. consulate outside the USA. To be more precise, H1B visa stamping must be obtained from the US consulate situated in your home country.Prior to visa stamping, one must under go medical examination.Also, those who are applying for H1B visa stamping must appear for an interview at the US Consulate.The procedures for re-stamping are same as that of stamping H1B visa, except that some additional documents are required.List of Documents Required for H1B Visa Stamping:A completed and signed non-immigration visa application form (Form DS-156). Separate form must be submitted for each applicant.A completed Form DS-157. A valid passport (at least six months validity remaining) for each applicant.If your passport will expire within six months, it is necessary to extend the validity period before your interview date.One photograph (37x 37mm) for each applicant.Original H1B approval notice (Form I-797).H1B visa petition application form (Form I-129).A Labor Condition Application accepted by the Department of Labor.A support letter from your employer.It should include a description of your position, proving that the position is temporary and should also include a confirmation that the candidate will be a direct employee, and the salary level. Besides, the nature of the employer's business should be included.US company information which must include photographs of the inside and outside of the employer’s place of business, brochures, prospectus, and annual report.Other legal papers that you have received with your H1B visa documents, like Form I-129.Original experience certificates from all your previous employers (if applicable).Proof of your academic qualifications such as certified copies of your qualifications including university diplomas; mark sheets and any certificates you may have (if applicable).A copy of the candidate's resume (curriculum vitae).Details of the candidate's Social Security Number (if applicable).Details of the candidate's foreign address.Fee for issuing visa stamping.Personal bank records for the last six months and any other items that the U.S. embassy or consulate may require.Hope it helps!

The Form I-797C is the form the USCIS sends to the applicant which might contain one or more responses.receipt of your applicationappointment for interview, fingerprinting, or additional submissions.I would guess from your question that it is in response to your husband filing a Form I-130 for you to immigrate. But he could have also filed in addition for a K-3 visa (spousal visa) for you, which is a temporary visa that allows you to come to the US while your permanent immigrant visa is processing. A K-3 visa usually takes about 90 days, while the permanent visa can take about a year.Your husband would also have to file Form G-325 – one for him and one for you, which are background forms. And he would file Form I-134, which is a statement of financial support. If either of you have been previously married, then a copy of your permanent divorce decree(s) has to be included with the Form G-325.If your kids are by him, and he was a US Citizen at the time they were born, then they would likely have US Citizenship at Birth, and should have a US Consular Report of a US Citizen Born Abroad. They would not go through the immigration process — they would be immediately eligible for a US Passport to travel on.However if some of them are just your kids (he is the stepfather) then they need to be processed with your immigration application. And your husband could request a K-4 Visa for them.Assuming all the above has been adequately filed, then the next step is US approval (really a “no objection”), which then is sent to the US Embassy (or US Consular Office) serving your country for further processing.When that happens you will get another Form I-797C from the US Embassy notifying you of appointments for a medical exam and an interview. There are also some forms you should fill out (or your husband should fill out for you) — Form DS-156 and a Form DS-157.There is a fee to be paid to the US Embassy, which is recorded on the DS-156. You can download the form from the internet. Usually you can only pay this at certain banks — and the bank stamps the receipt of payment right on the Form DS-156.You have to submit the Form DS-156 with the payment receipt stamped on it when you go for your medical exam.You may or may not need the Form DS157 — but the safe thing to do is fill it out. It is a short form.Once your medical exam is completed, the Medical office will bundled up all your forms, and your passport(s) and seal them in a big envelope — which you take to the US Embassy for further processing. Do not open that envelope - hand it over to the US Embassy intact.From there you will be waiting for an interview. This is the final approval step for your visa. If you pass, then they will send your passport with the visa attached — and you are good to travel.If you want to see how an actual process went step by step, go here:US Immigrant Visa