Business Visa - B1

My Visa interview was scheduled on 20 Dec 2010 at Delhi, as I am staying in Faridabad.
After having sleepless nights and nightmares finally the day was arrived when my interview was scheduled though thanks to all the blogs and stories written by various people I was able to prepare myself.
I reached in the office at around 840 hrs but my interview was scheduled at 10.30(as I have read in the blogs to reach the embassy on or before time) I was nervous, but formally dressed I faced the interview, in the mean while my heart was whipping at its high, anything could happen. With the grace of God, I was asked the basic questions by the interviewer regarding my visit and then the magical words “we are keeping your passport, you’ll get it in 4 5 days, Njoy ur trip”

 I was granted B1 B2 Visa for 10 years.
Thanks to all the blogs and the stories mentioned on the website, which boosts my confidence.
Cheers! Ashwani

Hi All,

I am really thankful to this site.

I had my interview on Dec 27th in Hyderabad.

Me: Good Morning Sir,
V.O: Hi, Good Morning.
V.O: Why are you travelling to US?
Me: Answered.
V.O: You work for which company?
Me: Answered.

V.O: He was typing something for few seconds.
Then said you will receive your passport in 7days.
Me: Thank you sir, can I leave for the day.
V.O: Yes.

My advise is get dressed in formal wear and be atleast one hour in advance before your interview time.

Thanks & Regards
Nikil

Hi All,
I attended B1 VISA interview yesterday at Mumbai yesterday. I am from Hyderabad, but had no slots here till 22nd DEC , so I booked appointment at Mumbai. My interview was at 8:15 AM.I reached there by 6:30 AM. Believe me, there was a huge line. They allowed me in by 7:45 AM.

After the security and finger prints, my turn has come. And the VISA officer asked me some regular questions.

Me: Good morning!!!!
VO: Good morning , how are you doing?
ME: I am doing good.Thank you.
VO: what is the purpose of going to US?
ME: for Knowledge Transfer.
VO: How long will you stay there?
ME: 6-12 weeks.
VO: That is too long.
ME: I explained him in detail.
VO: Why do you want to do it from US when you can do it from India as well?
ME: Explained.
VO: How long are you working with the current company.
ME: Answered.
VO: What is your current salary?
ME: Answered.

VO typed for a minute. I was tensed. He was expressionless. And after a minute , he told me "I am issuing VISA for you. We will courier our passport in 2-3 days"

ME: Thank you.

Friends,dress in formal and keep a good eye contact to the VO. Then you have very less chances for rejection.

Wish you all good luck.

Hi All!

I appeared for a US B1 Visa Interview today at the US Embassy in Delhi.

The whole process went on smoothly. I was asked 3 straight forward questions about the purpose of travel, which conpany I work for, when did I join, and the name of my previous company. At the end, I was told that I have been issued a visa and I will get my passport within 5 working days.

I have 2 doubts regarding the process. If anyone of you could throw some light on these, it will be great:

1. Generally, for how long is the B-1 Visa issued. Could there be a case where it can be only issued for 1 month. At the time of submitting the application online, I was supposed to travel in Dec. However, later it was decided that I will only travel in Feb'11. I had the latest invitation letters from my company with me during the interview. However, the interviewing officer did not check any document. She has based her decision on the basis of my Dec travel dates. Hence I am a bit worried about the validity duration of my Visa.

2. I was not asked to provide a physical photograph to any of the counters. At the first counter, there was checking of the confirmation and appointment letter along with the blue HDFC receipt. At the next counter, there was the finger-printing (bio-metrics). At the 3rd counter, I gave my interview. The interviewing officer told me that she does not need the photograph. I am in doubts if I missed out giving my photograph at any other counter.

Keeping my fingers crossed and hoping to get my 10 Year ME Visa soon!

Please do share your views on the above mentioned doubts of mine!

Cheers!

Hi Everybody,

First of all thanks a ton to this wonderful website and comments by all you people. I want to share my interview with you.

I got an appointment of Chennai consulate for 6th Dec 8:45 am. It is raining heavily here from past 2-3 days. I got a cab for myself and reached the consulate at 8am. I was greeted by a umbrella-wala who was selling umbrellas. He demanded 150 rs for an umbrella and I had to give in coz I had no other option :) (I should have got an umbrella from my place though) These umbrella people are earning more than what we would earn there in the US :)

Had to stand in the queue for an hour or so. Then they gave me a token number. And I was guided into the consulate. Its just like a normal railway booking counter inside. I had very high perceptions that it would be a stunning place. But it was not. This made me calm a bit. There was nothing new in the place.

Then they scanned my documents and my finger prints were taken.

Then after 15-20 mins started my interview.

I HATE PEOPLE CALL ME A STAMMERER. I would rather call it a BAD SPEAKING HABIT. I have this speech defect from my birth. But this did not stop me in any way.

Excerpts:
VO: good morning
ME: good morning to you too
VO: Why are you going to US
ME: **** ****
VO: Who is your client
ME: **** **** **
VO: How long have you been working with your current employer
ME: **** **** **
VO:Have you been to US before
ME: **** **** *
And then there was a 2 min silence. She was typing something at her computer. I think she must be talking to her seniors regarding my speaking.
VO: Your Visa has been approved and it will be couriered in 3 days.
ME: WWWWOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWW :)

I fumbled a bit in my responses but the lady VO did not mind it.

One thing I wanted to ask here. She did not hand over the documents to me. Like DS-160 form, the interview confirmation page... She gave me nothing back. Is that OK?????

Please reply.

Thanks to immi,
Samir.

VO: Why are you going to US?
A: To attend meetings & part take in discussions involving a @#$@#$ feasibility.

VO: A meeting will take 4 weeks?
A: It's not a single meeting but a series of meetings which will take place in the initial 2 weeks the remaining 2 weeks are for feedback and drafting feasibility assessments on @#$@#$.

VO: How many are going with you?
A: I'm the only one attending from our office.

VO:And which office is that?
A: @@@@ office.

VO: What is ur role and responsibilities with @@@@?
A: I'm a !!--!!. My responsibilities include @#$#$ and $%^^
 
VO: Where are these meeting held?
A: @@@@

VO: Why are you selected?
A: I had been involved in a #$$%#$ ---- @#@#@#. Also i have a %^^&*(^&*^ . Hence i was selected for this assignment.

VO: Congratulations. i'm granting you visa. Your passport will be couriered to you within 5 days.


ImmiHelp.com was a gr8 help .. :)

Had visa interview scheduled for 23 Nov at 7.45 AM. Got into the consulate in time did the formalities. Waited for 90 mins for my turn. Fortunate to have got 7.45 AM coz it started raining heavily by 8.15 and people waiting in the quese were at the mercy of rain gods.

A seperate queue for interview was opened at the visa screening section itself and I was the first person in that queue. the 1st question the VO asked, his voice was so faint I worried if I'm not able to pick his accent. Fortunately he had forgotten to turn his mic on.

Good Morning!
Questions:
How long have you been working in your current company?
Where were you working previously?
For how long have you been working in your previous company?
What's your purpose of visit to US?
For how long would you be in the US?

Your visa has been approved. you will receive it in four days!!

I was so happy, that I didnt mind getting drenched in the rain on my way back while rinding my bike!

The point is be formal in your look and speech, be confident and clear in your answer.

I have attended interview at chennai, my trip was about attending the training program in US, visa officer asked me about the training program details sheet, I feel the client invitation letter itself mentions that this person will undergo training for this no. of months. Visa officer was not good, even i told the training program schdule to him, he has only rejection in mind, the queue i was standing was all regarding B1 visas, none of them got it.

Hi i am writing this note with an objective to enable all to get a B1 VISA ASAP. We would have to keep a note of the following:
1. Very neatly dressed ( Preferably in a Blazer)
( Must have a professional look for B1)
2. Not to panic
3. Keep all supporting documents
4. Ensure that your invite, appointment letter and passport are handy so that u get an entry fast
5. Dont carry mobile.

First you should have the following documents as a minimum requirement
1. You qualification certificate
2. DOB certifcate or SSC school leaving cert...
3. Invite letter
4. Resume
5. Itinery
6. Letter evidencing that your cost would be borne by the company
7. Document where u r going to stay in US
8. Please memorise the place of stay as the office my ask during interview
9. You have ascertain the VISA office one day prior to the interview so that you dont have any confusion on the date of the interview
10.You past experiance letter of your previous organisation
11.Any document that would evidence that you will return to India --- VERY VERY IMPORTANT
12. A pen handy
13. No any accesories
14. Talk only what is asked
15. Greet the VO office and be very plesant


Please note that in case of B1 the interviewer has to only ascertain as per sec 214(b) that you will come back to India. In case you are getting married or in case you have a planned travel in India or may be your close relative is getting married you may carry necessary support for the officer to get satisfied that you would return.

TAKE NOTE OF THE ABOVE THINGS YOU WILL DEFINATELY GET A VISA. Be carefull and confident, recheck your documents one day before the interview.

today i attended b1 visa interview

The questions they asked are..


1) from long you have been working in present company ?
2)what is your experience in present organization?
3)what is the purpose of visit?
4)what is your salary?
5)what is the name of previous company?
6)what sort of business meeting you are attending for?