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B1 Visa
Hi,
I first applied back in 2003 for a visitor visa and i was refused. I was not well prepared , too young and actually didnt had any fair motive to visit.
Next i applied in 2008 for a B1 , which was refused because i was not able to establish my ownership in the company which was run by me , but actually owned by my sibling. Also i was single that time , but now i have a wife and child.
I applied a afresh and was interviewed yesterday ie. 14th aug 2013 :
After the ofc , fingerprints and photos etc. i went to the new delhi embassy and as i crossed barriers and queues i was getting more nervous , but once i reached the lobby area and saw ongoing interviews i started to calm down , though not a lot and finally came my token number and here it goes :
Visa officer , a young and beautiful girl probably less than 30 yrs of age :
vo: good morning
Me: Good morning
vo: Can i have your passport
( handed over)
vo: why do you want to visit USA ?
me: my clothing brand has to participate in a fashion show.
vo: which fashion show
me: Boston Fashion week
vo: where is it ?
me: Boston
( VO typing , typing , typing)
VO: How long have you been running the business ?
Me: 7 years
VO: you own the company since 7 years ?
Me: No , i own the company since 2008 ( meaning since 5 years )
vo: ok
( VO typing , typing , typing)
( My ds160 said i was arrested under PITA act 1956 , two of my factory workers , a male and female were found alone in a locked hall in year 2011 and i was accused and arrested for owning the premises , though i was unaware about the entire situation , i had to mention this on my DS 160 , just to be honest )
vo: you were arrested for harsh driving ?
( Now i dont know she was trying to be clever or she didnt understand the meaning of PITA , Prevention of immoral trafficing act , with words "Traffic" )
Me: No , it was PITA , means some suspicious couple was found in my factory ...... and i tried to say more ...
VO: ohhh... ok ( i didnt complete my explanation )
vo: What does your father do ?
Me: He has his own business.
( VO typing , typing , typing)
And finally the grand golden words...
VO: Ok sir , i am approving your visa , you will get a message within 2 working days. Thank you
ME: Thank you very much.
and i walked out looking for my phone with a big hidden cheeky smile :) , atlast conquered after 10 years. And yeah the big bunch of documents , photos etc. which i took , she didnt even ask for the invite letter , not a single document.
So the moral of the story and what most of the threads below read is that be very specific to questions , either yes and no , or one liners , no extra information. Dont get nervous and try to get calm , reply honestly and think before replying. Please remember that what you filled in DS 160 should match exactly to what you speak out.
Good luck guys.
I first applied back in 2003 for a visitor visa and i was refused. I was not well prepared , too young and actually didnt had any fair motive to visit.
Next i applied in 2008 for a B1 , which was refused because i was not able to establish my ownership in the company which was run by me , but actually owned by my sibling. Also i was single that time , but now i have a wife and child.
I applied a afresh and was interviewed yesterday ie. 14th aug 2013 :
After the ofc , fingerprints and photos etc. i went to the new delhi embassy and as i crossed barriers and queues i was getting more nervous , but once i reached the lobby area and saw ongoing interviews i started to calm down , though not a lot and finally came my token number and here it goes :
Visa officer , a young and beautiful girl probably less than 30 yrs of age :
vo: good morning
Me: Good morning
vo: Can i have your passport
( handed over)
vo: why do you want to visit USA ?
me: my clothing brand has to participate in a fashion show.
vo: which fashion show
me: Boston Fashion week
vo: where is it ?
me: Boston
( VO typing , typing , typing)
VO: How long have you been running the business ?
Me: 7 years
VO: you own the company since 7 years ?
Me: No , i own the company since 2008 ( meaning since 5 years )
vo: ok
( VO typing , typing , typing)
( My ds160 said i was arrested under PITA act 1956 , two of my factory workers , a male and female were found alone in a locked hall in year 2011 and i was accused and arrested for owning the premises , though i was unaware about the entire situation , i had to mention this on my DS 160 , just to be honest )
vo: you were arrested for harsh driving ?
( Now i dont know she was trying to be clever or she didnt understand the meaning of PITA , Prevention of immoral trafficing act , with words "Traffic" )
Me: No , it was PITA , means some suspicious couple was found in my factory ...... and i tried to say more ...
VO: ohhh... ok ( i didnt complete my explanation )
vo: What does your father do ?
Me: He has his own business.
( VO typing , typing , typing)
And finally the grand golden words...
VO: Ok sir , i am approving your visa , you will get a message within 2 working days. Thank you
ME: Thank you very much.
and i walked out looking for my phone with a big hidden cheeky smile :) , atlast conquered after 10 years. And yeah the big bunch of documents , photos etc. which i took , she didnt even ask for the invite letter , not a single document.
So the moral of the story and what most of the threads below read is that be very specific to questions , either yes and no , or one liners , no extra information. Dont get nervous and try to get calm , reply honestly and think before replying. Please remember that what you filled in DS 160 should match exactly to what you speak out.
Good luck guys.
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B1/B2 VISA experience chennai
Hi,
Thanks Immihelp and to all the individuals who shared their experiences here. It helped me a lot for preparing for my visa interview.
A little flash back: I had applied for b1 visa in 2009 and denied under section 214(b). I was under the assumption that it is more or less a document verification process than an interview. But I WAS WRONG and I realized that VOs rely more on our statements at interview to determine whether we are eligible or not. For that they may/may not ask documents.
Now I got an opportunity and I reapplied for the VISA. My appointment dates were
7-Aug-2013 ,12:00 PM -> OFC Appointment.
8-Aug-2013,8:30 AM -> Visa Interview.
1st day- OFC Appointment
I started from my hotel at 11:15 AM. I took my passport, appointment letter and DS-160 confirmation page. I was wearing formals. I was aware that OFC center is 4 km far from my hotel so I thought of going by auto and it will take maximum 15 mins to reach there. When I stepped out from my hotel one auto guy approached me and asked “US OFC Center?” I really astonished, how come he knows that I am going to OFC???. I said “Yes” .Next qn: “When is the appointment time?” , me :“12:00”. He:”Ok..I will take you to there and I can wait till you finished and will drop back to hotel , just give me YYYY rupees”. Oh my god..I told him that I can’t give that much amount and can give max “ZZZ” rupees. He agreed and while travelling he told me “If no rush, it will get over by 10 mins and tomorrow when is the appointment time???”. Me: “8:30 AM”. He:”Ok It is better to start by 7:45 AM and there it will take more time for the interview.” by that time we reached OFC center at 11:30 AM. There were no rush , I approached security and they checked my appointment letter and passport and verified the details and allowed me to enter in to the building. When I entered the office they did security check and again shown my appointment letter and DS-160 confirmation and allowed me to enter a hall. This is the place where they will be taking our 10 fingers impression and take our photo. That’s it. By 11:45 am I was out and the auto guy was standing there. While coming back he told me that he will be there tomorrow at 7:45 AM in front of my hotel.
2nd day- VISA interview
I woke up at 5:30 AM and got ready by 6:30AM. Had breakfast. Took all the documents. I was carrying all the documents in a transparent folder. And I was wearing formal dress with company tag around my neck. And came out from my hotel at 7:45 AM. My auto guy was standing there :-). While travelling he told me that here it will take more than two hrs to finish the interview..Reached the consulate by 7:55 AM. There were two separate long queues. One for 8:30 and another for 9:00. I joind the 8:30 queue. By 8:45 AM I was in and they stick token number on my pass port while entering. Again security checks and verified the thumb impression. And told me to wait. All these time I was practicing my answers in my mind. By 9:20 they allowed me to go to another building. This is the place where the actual interview is going on. While entering in to the hall you can hear VOs asking the questions. I was very nervous and tensed and I decided not to listen them, I was looking in to the TV screen for my token number. Finally my token number displayed and went to the respective counter. My VO was a young American guy who looks very jolly and friendly. In front of me there were two applicants. For both he approved the VISA. Now it’s my turn. He called me to come forward.
Me: Hi, Good morning Sir.
VO: Hey..Good morning. Can I have your passport please?
Me: Yes Sir (I Passed my passport).
VO: Ok, for what purpose you are going?
Me: Sir, we have been developing various software applications to our client YYYY .inc. Recently we have been offered a new project called ZZZ. And I was selected by my management to visit YYYY office in US for requirement gathering.
VO: Oh..for requirement gathering. How long you are going to be there?
ME: 4 weeks.(I thought next question will be regarding the duration but..)
VO: Whom and all you are going to meet there?
ME: I am going to meet Mr.ZZZ who is the head of research and development.
VO: Only one person you are going to meet for the entire requirement?
Me: No Sir, since this project has three sub applications I am going to meet respective managers also. But Mr .ZZZ is the coordinator for this process.
VO: Where the development is going to happen?
Me: In India
VO: When you are going to start the development?
Me: October 1st week.
VO: How long will it take to complete it?
Me: It will take 1 year.
VO: Ok.. Your VISA is approved.
Me: Thank You, Sir.
He didn't ask any other documents other than passport. That’s It and I was out from the consulate by 10:30 AM.
That’s my experience.
If your visa is refused no need to worry we can always reapply. Here are some links if you want to know more about refusal.
1. http://www.immihelp.com/visas/refusal.html
be prepare for your interview ,practice your answers. took all the documents relevant to your visa category. That will give you confidence. Believe in god and more over believe in you and everything will be alright…all the best…
Thanks
Thanks Immihelp and to all the individuals who shared their experiences here. It helped me a lot for preparing for my visa interview.
A little flash back: I had applied for b1 visa in 2009 and denied under section 214(b). I was under the assumption that it is more or less a document verification process than an interview. But I WAS WRONG and I realized that VOs rely more on our statements at interview to determine whether we are eligible or not. For that they may/may not ask documents.
Now I got an opportunity and I reapplied for the VISA. My appointment dates were
7-Aug-2013 ,12:00 PM -> OFC Appointment.
8-Aug-2013,8:30 AM -> Visa Interview.
1st day- OFC Appointment
I started from my hotel at 11:15 AM. I took my passport, appointment letter and DS-160 confirmation page. I was wearing formals. I was aware that OFC center is 4 km far from my hotel so I thought of going by auto and it will take maximum 15 mins to reach there. When I stepped out from my hotel one auto guy approached me and asked “US OFC Center?” I really astonished, how come he knows that I am going to OFC???. I said “Yes” .Next qn: “When is the appointment time?” , me :“12:00”. He:”Ok..I will take you to there and I can wait till you finished and will drop back to hotel , just give me YYYY rupees”. Oh my god..I told him that I can’t give that much amount and can give max “ZZZ” rupees. He agreed and while travelling he told me “If no rush, it will get over by 10 mins and tomorrow when is the appointment time???”. Me: “8:30 AM”. He:”Ok It is better to start by 7:45 AM and there it will take more time for the interview.” by that time we reached OFC center at 11:30 AM. There were no rush , I approached security and they checked my appointment letter and passport and verified the details and allowed me to enter in to the building. When I entered the office they did security check and again shown my appointment letter and DS-160 confirmation and allowed me to enter a hall. This is the place where they will be taking our 10 fingers impression and take our photo. That’s it. By 11:45 am I was out and the auto guy was standing there. While coming back he told me that he will be there tomorrow at 7:45 AM in front of my hotel.
2nd day- VISA interview
I woke up at 5:30 AM and got ready by 6:30AM. Had breakfast. Took all the documents. I was carrying all the documents in a transparent folder. And I was wearing formal dress with company tag around my neck. And came out from my hotel at 7:45 AM. My auto guy was standing there :-). While travelling he told me that here it will take more than two hrs to finish the interview..Reached the consulate by 7:55 AM. There were two separate long queues. One for 8:30 and another for 9:00. I joind the 8:30 queue. By 8:45 AM I was in and they stick token number on my pass port while entering. Again security checks and verified the thumb impression. And told me to wait. All these time I was practicing my answers in my mind. By 9:20 they allowed me to go to another building. This is the place where the actual interview is going on. While entering in to the hall you can hear VOs asking the questions. I was very nervous and tensed and I decided not to listen them, I was looking in to the TV screen for my token number. Finally my token number displayed and went to the respective counter. My VO was a young American guy who looks very jolly and friendly. In front of me there were two applicants. For both he approved the VISA. Now it’s my turn. He called me to come forward.
Me: Hi, Good morning Sir.
VO: Hey..Good morning. Can I have your passport please?
Me: Yes Sir (I Passed my passport).
VO: Ok, for what purpose you are going?
Me: Sir, we have been developing various software applications to our client YYYY .inc. Recently we have been offered a new project called ZZZ. And I was selected by my management to visit YYYY office in US for requirement gathering.
VO: Oh..for requirement gathering. How long you are going to be there?
ME: 4 weeks.(I thought next question will be regarding the duration but..)
VO: Whom and all you are going to meet there?
ME: I am going to meet Mr.ZZZ who is the head of research and development.
VO: Only one person you are going to meet for the entire requirement?
Me: No Sir, since this project has three sub applications I am going to meet respective managers also. But Mr .ZZZ is the coordinator for this process.
VO: Where the development is going to happen?
Me: In India
VO: When you are going to start the development?
Me: October 1st week.
VO: How long will it take to complete it?
Me: It will take 1 year.
VO: Ok.. Your VISA is approved.
Me: Thank You, Sir.
He didn't ask any other documents other than passport. That’s It and I was out from the consulate by 10:30 AM.
That’s my experience.
If your visa is refused no need to worry we can always reapply. Here are some links if you want to know more about refusal.
1. http://www.immihelp.com/visas/refusal.html
be prepare for your interview ,practice your answers. took all the documents relevant to your visa category. That will give you confidence. Believe in god and more over believe in you and everything will be alright…all the best…
Thanks
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B1/B2 VISA got approved in my first attempt
Dear All,
I really thank for this site for giving me so much information and confidence on how to handle the VO at the time of interview. Anyways my VISA interview was schedules on August 13th at 9 A.M. US embassy Chennai. I left my home at 7.30 am and reached there by 8 am and I paid Rs.100 for auto-man (known person - in the end I will mention why I told the auto fare). So saw the big queue was bifurcated with two lines and I have to struggle for an hour there and finally I got inside by 10 a.m. I was bit nervous though tried to be relaxed. I got my token and waiting for my chance and saw the screen flashing my number made to search for counter ## and it was a lady who is interviewing a girl (student) got VISA approved and next was a old couple who wants to visit their grand children in USA and even they got VISA approved. Now it's my turn and kept relaxed and my heart beat went #### here it goes........
VO: Halo Good morning (with a smile)
ME: Good morning! How are you? (Smiled)
VO: Passport please
ME:Given
VO: which company are you working for?
ME: Said
VO: What is the purpose of travel to USA ?
ME: General Meetings and Discussions
VO: Where is USA?
ME: Andover
VO: Is that in Mississippi ? (with a raised eyebrow-she was trying to check me)
ME: No, It is in Massachusetts (with a smile)
VO: How long are you working in that company ?
ME: Said
VO: What is you salary p.a ?
ME: Said
VO: What is you designation ?
ME: Process lead
VO: what you mean by process lead ? what is you role ?
ME: Team leader and need to manage the team by performing GL and some financial activities.
VO: Raised her eye brow and nodding her head. (seems she is not convinced with my answer)
ME: Maam! It is something like a managerial role.
VO: Ok :)
ME: Thanks.
VO: Earlier which company you were working for ?
ME: said
VO: Can you please spell it once again?
ME: It is Standard Chartered bank and headquarters is in London.
VO: What is your salary there?
ME: said
VO: What is your job responsibility ?
ME: Said
VO: Do you have finance graduate background ?
ME: Yes maam! I'm MBA (spl in Finance and marketing) and I have traveled to Australia also for my graduation
VO: Which year?
ME: Said and checked my passport for Australian VISA.
VO: How long are you going to stay in USA ?
ME: 4 weeks
VO: Can you please tell me the schedule for 4 weeks.
ME: 1st week will be introduction with board of members and office staff. 2nd & 3rd week will be requirement gathering and 4th week will be closure of meetings and discussions and shook hands to bid bye to office staff and return to India. (don't forget to mention that you are RETURNING TO INDIA)
VO: Can you show your client invite letter ?
ME: Showed!
VO: What kind of business are they into ?
ME: Healthcare (she was typing something in her system)
VO: Are you married? (for B1 VISA this question is not necessary but she asked coz my spouse name was not filled in passport)
ME: yes
VO: Do you have kids ? what is the age ?
ME: said
VO: Do you have marriage certificate ?
ME: No maam! I don't have marriage certificate. (i was shocked whether they will ask marriage certificate also for B1)
VO: Please wait and she was typing something and asked me to hold a minute. After that she left the counter with my passport.
ME: I was literally waiting and thought that it is going to be rejected.
VO: Came back to the counter and said sorry for holding you. Do you have pictures of your family ?
ME: Yes Maam! But it is in my mobile and I'm not supposed to bring that inside embassy premises. Moreover I got married in 2011 and this passport was issued in 2004 and that's why you can't see my spouse name updated.
VO: Lady said Ok :) with a smile! Ok Sir! I'm approving you VISA and within weeks time it will reach you. Have happy journey.
ME: Thank you maam! (With a load of happiness inside me and left the place with a smile)
I rapped my file and getting ready to exit and saw the time was almost 11.30 AM. Went outside with relaxed mood and found a auto who is a big cheat but I don't want to bargain at this stage and I paid him Rs. 260/-. My total auto fare is to and fro is Rs. 360/-.
So guyz be confident whatever you are telling just tell confidently. I was totally fumbled and lost when VO asked my marriage certificate but still I tried to convince her by giving valid reasons. So keep faith till the last minute which can change anything from Good starting to bad ending/good ending. Be ready to face the questions. All the best guyz!!
I really thank for this site for giving me so much information and confidence on how to handle the VO at the time of interview. Anyways my VISA interview was schedules on August 13th at 9 A.M. US embassy Chennai. I left my home at 7.30 am and reached there by 8 am and I paid Rs.100 for auto-man (known person - in the end I will mention why I told the auto fare). So saw the big queue was bifurcated with two lines and I have to struggle for an hour there and finally I got inside by 10 a.m. I was bit nervous though tried to be relaxed. I got my token and waiting for my chance and saw the screen flashing my number made to search for counter ## and it was a lady who is interviewing a girl (student) got VISA approved and next was a old couple who wants to visit their grand children in USA and even they got VISA approved. Now it's my turn and kept relaxed and my heart beat went #### here it goes........
VO: Halo Good morning (with a smile)
ME: Good morning! How are you? (Smiled)
VO: Passport please
ME:Given
VO: which company are you working for?
ME: Said
VO: What is the purpose of travel to USA ?
ME: General Meetings and Discussions
VO: Where is USA?
ME: Andover
VO: Is that in Mississippi ? (with a raised eyebrow-she was trying to check me)
ME: No, It is in Massachusetts (with a smile)
VO: How long are you working in that company ?
ME: Said
VO: What is you salary p.a ?
ME: Said
VO: What is you designation ?
ME: Process lead
VO: what you mean by process lead ? what is you role ?
ME: Team leader and need to manage the team by performing GL and some financial activities.
VO: Raised her eye brow and nodding her head. (seems she is not convinced with my answer)
ME: Maam! It is something like a managerial role.
VO: Ok :)
ME: Thanks.
VO: Earlier which company you were working for ?
ME: said
VO: Can you please spell it once again?
ME: It is Standard Chartered bank and headquarters is in London.
VO: What is your salary there?
ME: said
VO: What is your job responsibility ?
ME: Said
VO: Do you have finance graduate background ?
ME: Yes maam! I'm MBA (spl in Finance and marketing) and I have traveled to Australia also for my graduation
VO: Which year?
ME: Said and checked my passport for Australian VISA.
VO: How long are you going to stay in USA ?
ME: 4 weeks
VO: Can you please tell me the schedule for 4 weeks.
ME: 1st week will be introduction with board of members and office staff. 2nd & 3rd week will be requirement gathering and 4th week will be closure of meetings and discussions and shook hands to bid bye to office staff and return to India. (don't forget to mention that you are RETURNING TO INDIA)
VO: Can you show your client invite letter ?
ME: Showed!
VO: What kind of business are they into ?
ME: Healthcare (she was typing something in her system)
VO: Are you married? (for B1 VISA this question is not necessary but she asked coz my spouse name was not filled in passport)
ME: yes
VO: Do you have kids ? what is the age ?
ME: said
VO: Do you have marriage certificate ?
ME: No maam! I don't have marriage certificate. (i was shocked whether they will ask marriage certificate also for B1)
VO: Please wait and she was typing something and asked me to hold a minute. After that she left the counter with my passport.
ME: I was literally waiting and thought that it is going to be rejected.
VO: Came back to the counter and said sorry for holding you. Do you have pictures of your family ?
ME: Yes Maam! But it is in my mobile and I'm not supposed to bring that inside embassy premises. Moreover I got married in 2011 and this passport was issued in 2004 and that's why you can't see my spouse name updated.
VO: Lady said Ok :) with a smile! Ok Sir! I'm approving you VISA and within weeks time it will reach you. Have happy journey.
ME: Thank you maam! (With a load of happiness inside me and left the place with a smile)
I rapped my file and getting ready to exit and saw the time was almost 11.30 AM. Went outside with relaxed mood and found a auto who is a big cheat but I don't want to bargain at this stage and I paid him Rs. 260/-. My total auto fare is to and fro is Rs. 360/-.
So guyz be confident whatever you are telling just tell confidently. I was totally fumbled and lost when VO asked my marriage certificate but still I tried to convince her by giving valid reasons. So keep faith till the last minute which can change anything from Good starting to bad ending/good ending. Be ready to face the questions. All the best guyz!!
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B1 visa approved after two rejections
Dear All,
Thanks to this website for giving me confidence for attending the interview. My B1 visa got rejected twice in 2010 and 2008. Finally approved on 23rd July'13.
VO: HI HOW ARE YOU?
ME: FINE THANKS. HOW ARE YOU?
VO: DOING GOOD. PASSPORT PLEASE
ME: HANDED OVER THE PASSPORT
VO: WHICH COMPANY YOU ARE WORKING FOR?
ME: ZZZ
VO:WHO IS MY CLIENT?
ME:ZZZ
VO: PURPOSE OF TRAVEL?
ME: TO ATTEND BUSINESS MEETINGS AND TO HAVE DISCUSSIONS WITH VARIOUS PROCESS OWNERS TO UNDERSTAND THEIR BUSINESS
VO: ARE YOU GOING TO DO ANY PRODUCTIVE WORK?
ME: NO
VO: CAN I HAVE YOUR BEP FOLDER?
ME : GIVEN
VO: HOW LONG YOU ARE WORKING IN CURRENT COMPANY?
ME: SAID
VO: YOUR VISA GOT REJECTED TWICE. ARE YOU GOING NOW FOR THE SAME CLIENT?
ME: YES
VO: ARE YOU GOING FOR THE SAME PURPOSE.
ME: NO IM GOING FOR DIFFERENT PURPOSE
VO:WHO TRAVELLED ON THAT TIME?
ME: MY COLLEAGUES TRAVELLED ON MY BEHALF WHO HAS GOT VALID VISA
VO: VO SMILED AND ASKED ME. HOW LONG IM GOING TO STAY THERE
ME: 4 WEEKS
VO: SO YOU ARE NOT GOING TO DO ANY PRODUCTIVE WORK AND GOING ONLY FOR TRAINING... AND SAID I'M GONNA APPROVE YOUR VISA THIS TIME
DEAR ALL,
DO NOT CARE ABOUT YOUR REJECTIONS. JUST BE PREPARED SOME ANSWERS FOR THE REJECTIONS. ALSO HAVE PROJECT PLAN FOR THE PERIOD OF STAY.
I GOT 10 YEARS VISA. MY ASSUMPTION IS THAT IF YOUR INTERVIEW IS SCHEDULED IN THE MORNING TIME THERE IS A HIGH CHANCE YOUR VISA GET APPROVED. ALSO FOR THE FIRST TWO TIMES INTERVIEW WAS TAKEN BY A LADY AND NOW BY A GUY WHO APPROVED MY VISA.
Thanks to this website for giving me confidence for attending the interview. My B1 visa got rejected twice in 2010 and 2008. Finally approved on 23rd July'13.
VO: HI HOW ARE YOU?
ME: FINE THANKS. HOW ARE YOU?
VO: DOING GOOD. PASSPORT PLEASE
ME: HANDED OVER THE PASSPORT
VO: WHICH COMPANY YOU ARE WORKING FOR?
ME: ZZZ
VO:WHO IS MY CLIENT?
ME:ZZZ
VO: PURPOSE OF TRAVEL?
ME: TO ATTEND BUSINESS MEETINGS AND TO HAVE DISCUSSIONS WITH VARIOUS PROCESS OWNERS TO UNDERSTAND THEIR BUSINESS
VO: ARE YOU GOING TO DO ANY PRODUCTIVE WORK?
ME: NO
VO: CAN I HAVE YOUR BEP FOLDER?
ME : GIVEN
VO: HOW LONG YOU ARE WORKING IN CURRENT COMPANY?
ME: SAID
VO: YOUR VISA GOT REJECTED TWICE. ARE YOU GOING NOW FOR THE SAME CLIENT?
ME: YES
VO: ARE YOU GOING FOR THE SAME PURPOSE.
ME: NO IM GOING FOR DIFFERENT PURPOSE
VO:WHO TRAVELLED ON THAT TIME?
ME: MY COLLEAGUES TRAVELLED ON MY BEHALF WHO HAS GOT VALID VISA
VO: VO SMILED AND ASKED ME. HOW LONG IM GOING TO STAY THERE
ME: 4 WEEKS
VO: SO YOU ARE NOT GOING TO DO ANY PRODUCTIVE WORK AND GOING ONLY FOR TRAINING... AND SAID I'M GONNA APPROVE YOUR VISA THIS TIME
DEAR ALL,
DO NOT CARE ABOUT YOUR REJECTIONS. JUST BE PREPARED SOME ANSWERS FOR THE REJECTIONS. ALSO HAVE PROJECT PLAN FOR THE PERIOD OF STAY.
I GOT 10 YEARS VISA. MY ASSUMPTION IS THAT IF YOUR INTERVIEW IS SCHEDULED IN THE MORNING TIME THERE IS A HIGH CHANCE YOUR VISA GET APPROVED. ALSO FOR THE FIRST TWO TIMES INTERVIEW WAS TAKEN BY A LADY AND NOW BY A GUY WHO APPROVED MY VISA.
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3 Days Visa B1 refusal. Please help .
Dear sir,
I am Mohit Kumar, i have given the Visa interview for attending the Mozilla Summit For 3 Days from 4-6 october.all my friends has got the visa not me
it was on 29/july/2013.
The Visa Consular gave me 214(b) refusal.
visa consular:why mozilla has selected you ?
my answer: because i am open source contributer. i used to oraginse
the mozilla events for promoting the internet and Mozilla.
second question was :
visa consular: She ask me about the mozilla fare ?
my answer was mozilla will pay all the fare.
visa consular:where u will working and how much salar you'll get ?
my answer: I am lecturer in Computer science department of desh bahgat
University and my salary is 13000 INR. but i have told her that salary
donot play any role because mozilla will take care all the expenses.
then Visa Consular gave me 214(b) refusal.
plaese help me.
When I will apply agian . because the summit is begin in October .
I am Mohit Kumar, i have given the Visa interview for attending the Mozilla Summit For 3 Days from 4-6 october.all my friends has got the visa not me
it was on 29/july/2013.
The Visa Consular gave me 214(b) refusal.
visa consular:why mozilla has selected you ?
my answer: because i am open source contributer. i used to oraginse
the mozilla events for promoting the internet and Mozilla.
second question was :
visa consular: She ask me about the mozilla fare ?
my answer was mozilla will pay all the fare.
visa consular:where u will working and how much salar you'll get ?
my answer: I am lecturer in Computer science department of desh bahgat
University and my salary is 13000 INR. but i have told her that salary
donot play any role because mozilla will take care all the expenses.
then Visa Consular gave me 214(b) refusal.
plaese help me.
When I will apply agian . because the summit is begin in October .
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Your Visa Approved!! 1 Month
Thanks to immihelp and the users who shared their experience here. I went through all of the pages and got very good answers to VO's question.
I got Visa approved on 6th of August @ Delhi Embassy. It was my first attempt and i was really scared of getting rejected(this is not the end of the world :-)). While filling DS160 I filled 1 month duration but later on i came to know that it should have been 1~2 weeks only for B1. (if you have applied for 1 month then visa rejection chances are very high else you should have a strong convincing reason for 4 weeks). So I practiced all answeres well before interview.
I was wearing formal plain sky-blue shirt and jeans along with sports shoos(No Tie). I tried to wear my company tag(As i read some experiences) but security persons asked me to keep it in pocket :-(.
After all checks and processing i got counter number 11 for my interview. A lady was sitting there. I was standing in queue. There were 2 more candidates in my row. I was last. Standing in Interview queue and waiting for my turn was very horrible moment. and then finally my turn came...My heartbeats would be @ 140..I could clearly hear my heartbeats and feel the pressure inside me. But i was pretending to be very cool and calm. :-)
Here my inter starts:
Me: Good morning officer.
Vo: good morning, your passport please.
Vo: Why are you going to US?
me: Meetings with clients and knowledge sharing with US staff.
VO: Why do you need 4 weeks for meetings?
me:I have two meetings with clients, and a knowledge sharing session of two weeks with US staff. I mentioned dates of meetings and training very clearly.
VO: Ok, Have you visited any country before? If yes tell me the dration.
Me: Yes, mentioned the duration for each one.
VO: Are you going to meet Clients or your Parent company?
Me: Both, I have meeting with both.
VO: Who is your client?
Me: Gave name
VO: Total exp.?
ME. X Years Y months
VO: Exp in current company?
Me: X Years Y months
VO: How yours current company and it's parent company in US co-work?
ME: (little puzzled). explained clearly.
VO: What is your role in current company?
me: I am leading a team of 14 engineers,..blaw blaw blaw
VO: Ok, Yor Visa approved
ME: Thanks :-)
No document asked other than passport.
I got Visa approved on 6th of August @ Delhi Embassy. It was my first attempt and i was really scared of getting rejected(this is not the end of the world :-)). While filling DS160 I filled 1 month duration but later on i came to know that it should have been 1~2 weeks only for B1. (if you have applied for 1 month then visa rejection chances are very high else you should have a strong convincing reason for 4 weeks). So I practiced all answeres well before interview.
I was wearing formal plain sky-blue shirt and jeans along with sports shoos(No Tie). I tried to wear my company tag(As i read some experiences) but security persons asked me to keep it in pocket :-(.
After all checks and processing i got counter number 11 for my interview. A lady was sitting there. I was standing in queue. There were 2 more candidates in my row. I was last. Standing in Interview queue and waiting for my turn was very horrible moment. and then finally my turn came...My heartbeats would be @ 140..I could clearly hear my heartbeats and feel the pressure inside me. But i was pretending to be very cool and calm. :-)
Here my inter starts:
Me: Good morning officer.
Vo: good morning, your passport please.
Vo: Why are you going to US?
me: Meetings with clients and knowledge sharing with US staff.
VO: Why do you need 4 weeks for meetings?
me:I have two meetings with clients, and a knowledge sharing session of two weeks with US staff. I mentioned dates of meetings and training very clearly.
VO: Ok, Have you visited any country before? If yes tell me the dration.
Me: Yes, mentioned the duration for each one.
VO: Are you going to meet Clients or your Parent company?
Me: Both, I have meeting with both.
VO: Who is your client?
Me: Gave name
VO: Total exp.?
ME. X Years Y months
VO: Exp in current company?
Me: X Years Y months
VO: How yours current company and it's parent company in US co-work?
ME: (little puzzled). explained clearly.
VO: What is your role in current company?
me: I am leading a team of 14 engineers,..blaw blaw blaw
VO: Ok, Yor Visa approved
ME: Thanks :-)
No document asked other than passport.
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B1 Visa
Hello Everyone,
I want to say that This Site is very Informative, Thanks!
I am looking for an advise from Experts here about my B1 Visa.
I would like to mention that in last month i travelled to England for 3 days & then Ireland for 7 days for business purpose. and In the month of Nov or Sept, i may have to travel to USA for Business purpose for a Week or 10 days,
Any Tips or Advise will be very Helpful & Chance of getting the Visa.
Cheers!! Thanks in Advance
I want to say that This Site is very Informative, Thanks!
I am looking for an advise from Experts here about my B1 Visa.
I would like to mention that in last month i travelled to England for 3 days & then Ireland for 7 days for business purpose. and In the month of Nov or Sept, i may have to travel to USA for Business purpose for a Week or 10 days,
Any Tips or Advise will be very Helpful & Chance of getting the Visa.
Cheers!! Thanks in Advance
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Experience - B1 Visa
Thanks a lot to Immihelp website and all other unknown friends who wrote about their experiences here. I really appreciate the efforts about everyone. Today on 2nd August 2013. I got my B1 visa approval. I was wearing formal dress with a tie. For new aspirants better to go in formal dress.
Here is the interview details
VO - Good Morning! How are you?
Me - Good Morning Sir, I am fine, Thank you! How about you?
VO - I am fine
VO - could you please handover your passport to me?
Me - Yes sir.
VO - Why are you going to USA?
Me - For business training programs and to work on procedures and system used by USA and Indian firms. So that after coming back to India we can integrate our US and Indian offices in better way.
** Don't forget to mention that you are coming back to India.
VO - Why you have been choosen for this programs?
Me - Because I am the one who look after the procedures and system used by our firms in India.
VO - How long you will Stay in USA?
Me - 2 Weeks in Texas and 1 week in New York
VO - Why are you traveling to New York?
Me - My Texas colleague advised me to visit New York city while you are in USA.
VO - Where are you going?
Me - Brownsville, TX
VO - You have client in Texas?
Me - Yes,
VO - Which company do you works for?
Me - I work with YYYY Pvt. Ltd.
VO - How many people do you supervise in your company?
Me - 18 people
VO - Are you Married?
Me - Yes Sir.
and then came the golden words. OK Sir! I am approving your visa you will get the message on your phone and email-id about the visa.
I hope it will help someone like me. Guys be confident and don't get nervous.
Sandeep
Here is the interview details
VO - Good Morning! How are you?
Me - Good Morning Sir, I am fine, Thank you! How about you?
VO - I am fine
VO - could you please handover your passport to me?
Me - Yes sir.
VO - Why are you going to USA?
Me - For business training programs and to work on procedures and system used by USA and Indian firms. So that after coming back to India we can integrate our US and Indian offices in better way.
** Don't forget to mention that you are coming back to India.
VO - Why you have been choosen for this programs?
Me - Because I am the one who look after the procedures and system used by our firms in India.
VO - How long you will Stay in USA?
Me - 2 Weeks in Texas and 1 week in New York
VO - Why are you traveling to New York?
Me - My Texas colleague advised me to visit New York city while you are in USA.
VO - Where are you going?
Me - Brownsville, TX
VO - You have client in Texas?
Me - Yes,
VO - Which company do you works for?
Me - I work with YYYY Pvt. Ltd.
VO - How many people do you supervise in your company?
Me - 18 people
VO - Are you Married?
Me - Yes Sir.
and then came the golden words. OK Sir! I am approving your visa you will get the message on your phone and email-id about the visa.
I hope it will help someone like me. Guys be confident and don't get nervous.
Sandeep
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B1/B2 Visa Approved - 2+ months
Guys, I usually I dont comment on any forum but this forum really helped me on my preparation. Like other, I have put in my experience, if it helps even one, would be happy,
Thumb rules
>Its natural to be tensed, every one is, so once you know you are going to an interview make sure you practice go through this forum answer yourself in front of the mirror for the questions. Do it once you wake up and before you go to sleep (It fixes the answer in your sub concious, hence less chances of fumbling)
>You are not going to US to replace someone or doing "PRODUCTIVE" (never use this word) work
>Safe and best use "Business meeting" on your invite letter if travel is less than 2-3 weeks.
>Honesty is the best policy. Dont argue, accept the facts.
Travel dates more than 2-3 months
>This is the part where everyone gets stuck, dont mention on your invite letter as "TRAINING", 8 out of 10 chances are rejected.
>It would better for you to tell that your are going to share knowledge with them, than they training you.
VO: GM
Me:GM
VO: Can I have your passport pls
ME: Gave them
VO: why do you want to travel to US
ME: Knowledge sharing with US staff
VO: Do you work for XYZ company?
ME: Yes
VO: How many employees work in ABC location in US XYZ company
ME: 1000+ (Note: if the number is too small say 50-100 they might reject on the ground that its not a big company)
VO: How long?
ME: 2 months
VO: wow!!! could you please explain me in detail the purpose
ME: told that I am going to share knowledge with them and when I RETURN BACK TO INDIA THE losses are minimized.
VO: typing for about a minute and said "Remember you cannot do any productive work during the stay" however I am approving your visa.
Remember guys no productive work. and mention the word Return back to home or when i come back home (assuring that you will be back) Hope this helps!!!
Thumb rules
>Its natural to be tensed, every one is, so once you know you are going to an interview make sure you practice go through this forum answer yourself in front of the mirror for the questions. Do it once you wake up and before you go to sleep (It fixes the answer in your sub concious, hence less chances of fumbling)
>You are not going to US to replace someone or doing "PRODUCTIVE" (never use this word) work
>Safe and best use "Business meeting" on your invite letter if travel is less than 2-3 weeks.
>Honesty is the best policy. Dont argue, accept the facts.
Travel dates more than 2-3 months
>This is the part where everyone gets stuck, dont mention on your invite letter as "TRAINING", 8 out of 10 chances are rejected.
>It would better for you to tell that your are going to share knowledge with them, than they training you.
VO: GM
Me:GM
VO: Can I have your passport pls
ME: Gave them
VO: why do you want to travel to US
ME: Knowledge sharing with US staff
VO: Do you work for XYZ company?
ME: Yes
VO: How many employees work in ABC location in US XYZ company
ME: 1000+ (Note: if the number is too small say 50-100 they might reject on the ground that its not a big company)
VO: How long?
ME: 2 months
VO: wow!!! could you please explain me in detail the purpose
ME: told that I am going to share knowledge with them and when I RETURN BACK TO INDIA THE losses are minimized.
VO: typing for about a minute and said "Remember you cannot do any productive work during the stay" however I am approving your visa.
Remember guys no productive work. and mention the word Return back to home or when i come back home (assuring that you will be back) Hope this helps!!!
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My B1 Visa Approved on 22nd July 2013!!!
Hi all,
Thanks to immhelp. This is my first visa interview in chennai.
OFC was done on 21st 3.00PM and interview on 22nd July 2013 at 8:30 AM.
This was the conversation with VO
Me:Good Morning Officer with a smile
VO:Good morning , Passport please!!!
Me:Handed over passport to VO
VO:So you are working in YYYY Xompany??
Me:Yes I am working for YYYY Xompany.
VO:Why you are going to USA?
Me:Project discussions and buisness trainings.
VO:How long you are working with present company?
Me:2 years four months.
VO:Ok
VO was typing something in computer.
VO:How many weeks?
Me:6 weeks
VO:Which location you are going?
Me:Austin , Tx
Then VO typed something for a second and said those golden words "I AM APPROVING YOUR VISA, HAVE A NICE STAY IN USA".
I thanked him with a smile and left.
I got tensed and prepared questions from immhelp and please be confident and don't show your tension even if you are tensed.
All The Best Guys!!!
Thanks to immhelp. This is my first visa interview in chennai.
OFC was done on 21st 3.00PM and interview on 22nd July 2013 at 8:30 AM.
This was the conversation with VO
Me:Good Morning Officer with a smile
VO:Good morning , Passport please!!!
Me:Handed over passport to VO
VO:So you are working in YYYY Xompany??
Me:Yes I am working for YYYY Xompany.
VO:Why you are going to USA?
Me:Project discussions and buisness trainings.
VO:How long you are working with present company?
Me:2 years four months.
VO:Ok
VO was typing something in computer.
VO:How many weeks?
Me:6 weeks
VO:Which location you are going?
Me:Austin , Tx
Then VO typed something for a second and said those golden words "I AM APPROVING YOUR VISA, HAVE A NICE STAY IN USA".
I thanked him with a smile and left.
I got tensed and prepared questions from immhelp and please be confident and don't show your tension even if you are tensed.
All The Best Guys!!!
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