An Indian H-1B visa holder shared a 'stressful and unexpected' experience where the person was sent back to India from Abu Dhabi preclearance despite having a valid visa. Going by the account shared on an NRI social media group, the person faced no immigration hiccups at Hyderabad, where all documents were thoroughly checked. But in Abu Dhabi preclearance, the person was stopped and called to the counter.
"They took my passport and my I-797 approval notice. Then they started asking detailed questions about my job. They asked whether I work at a client location or remotely. I explained that my role is remote/hybrid. They also asked if I was currently on vacation or actively working, and they requested my recent pay stubs," the person recounted.
