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I have been reading immihelp forums/ and one of the best website whr I did find everything I needed to know. Very recentlyi had my visa interview and I got it after 3 rejects. Here is what I wanted to share with you guys..
There was this VO, (can’t remember his name now) who came like a ‘GOD’ to the hall and gave us all some gyan! He says there are 4 basic rules to getting a visa.
"
*1 Always greet the VO with a smile
*2 Step forward and pass the file (just the file nothing else) i.e. the file that contains DS forms and passport that you usually receive after the pre-screening.
*3 Always speak to the point.& Its ok to be nervous, but speak clearly and be assertive.
Always present the documents only when they ask
*4:
Never Lie since they maintain a history and they know if you do. Always do your homework and present the facts. "
Till then I had a different frame of mind only before these 4 basic rules came into affect at the nick of time. Strange, but true.
Things the VO asked me:
VO: Hi, why are you going to the US
ME: yak yak (to the point)
VO: (Looking through the passport)have you been to the US before?
Me: Nope
VO: Are you sure, have ya been to the US before?
ME: Nope
VO: What does your product “ something” do?
Me: Yak yak blah blah (again no ramayan)
VO: Your visa will be couriered in a weeks time?
Me: yay!!
There was this VO, (can’t remember his name now) who came like a ‘GOD’ to the hall and gave us all some gyan! He says there are 4 basic rules to getting a visa.
"
*1 Always greet the VO with a smile
*2 Step forward and pass the file (just the file nothing else) i.e. the file that contains DS forms and passport that you usually receive after the pre-screening.
*3 Always speak to the point.& Its ok to be nervous, but speak clearly and be assertive.
Always present the documents only when they ask
*4:
Never Lie since they maintain a history and they know if you do. Always do your homework and present the facts. "
Till then I had a different frame of mind only before these 4 basic rules came into affect at the nick of time. Strange, but true.
Things the VO asked me:
VO: Hi, why are you going to the US
ME: yak yak (to the point)
VO: (Looking through the passport)have you been to the US before?
Me: Nope
VO: Are you sure, have ya been to the US before?
ME: Nope
VO: What does your product “ something” do?
Me: Yak yak blah blah (again no ramayan)
VO: Your visa will be couriered in a weeks time?
Me: yay!!
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Issued my B1-Visa
Despite of having too many Qs in my mind while appearing for the first time, the experience was really cool and fruitful.
I was asked to show my invitation letter, first and was asked the below
What is my company into?
Answer: My company does 1. 2. 3.
How long I was working with my company
Answer: X days/months/years
Being a Diploma holder how was I able to get a X position in my company?
Answer: With my sincerity, hardwork and experience all proven, it happened to me to attain such position.
I was asked to show my Appt. letter. Showed and I was told that my Visa is issued.
My personal opinion, Don't be nervous before your consular or Visa officer. Be assertive in your tone, maintain a good body language. Put on smile for each answer. DONT EVER TRY TO BLUFF OR ACT OVERSMART. I wish success to all the people.
I was asked to show my invitation letter, first and was asked the below
What is my company into?
Answer: My company does 1. 2. 3.
How long I was working with my company
Answer: X days/months/years
Being a Diploma holder how was I able to get a X position in my company?
Answer: With my sincerity, hardwork and experience all proven, it happened to me to attain such position.
I was asked to show my Appt. letter. Showed and I was told that my Visa is issued.
My personal opinion, Don't be nervous before your consular or Visa officer. Be assertive in your tone, maintain a good body language. Put on smile for each answer. DONT EVER TRY TO BLUFF OR ACT OVERSMART. I wish success to all the people.
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Friends,
Please go through this Web site before you are applying Visa for US. This has really a good stuff…
Last week I have attended my B1 Visa Interview and the interview was very cool. Let me explain the process that I have undergone in the US embassy, Chennai.
Stage 1:
I have waited outside of the US Embassy for an hour. After the security check, I’ve entered into the embassy. (I suggest people to reach the embassy at least before 1 hr of the appointment time)
Stage 2:
After entering into the consulate office, I’ve waited for around 30 min for initial processing (Officer have verified my 156 & 157 forms)
Stage 3:
After an hour long stay, my interview was happened. The interview was really cool and the consulate officer was very polite.
Interview Questions…
• Where are you working?
• How long you are working for your current company?
• Why you want to go to US?
• How long you will stay there?
That’s it….
The Consulate officer said, my Visa has been approved and they will courier my passport as soon as possible.
Now, I got my passport and Visa valid for 10yrs.
Please go through this Web site before you are applying Visa for US. This has really a good stuff…
Last week I have attended my B1 Visa Interview and the interview was very cool. Let me explain the process that I have undergone in the US embassy, Chennai.
Stage 1:
I have waited outside of the US Embassy for an hour. After the security check, I’ve entered into the embassy. (I suggest people to reach the embassy at least before 1 hr of the appointment time)
Stage 2:
After entering into the consulate office, I’ve waited for around 30 min for initial processing (Officer have verified my 156 & 157 forms)
Stage 3:
After an hour long stay, my interview was happened. The interview was really cool and the consulate officer was very polite.
Interview Questions…
• Where are you working?
• How long you are working for your current company?
• Why you want to go to US?
• How long you will stay there?
That’s it….
The Consulate officer said, my Visa has been approved and they will courier my passport as soon as possible.
Now, I got my passport and Visa valid for 10yrs.
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B1 visa approved
hi all ,
This website is amazing :) People please follow this website and experience given here and trust me you will surely get your visa.
Im 24 single and my company started just 5months back. I just had 10% chances of getting a visa. And it was important for me to visit u.s.a for a business meet. Tried to get as much documents as possible but still as you know i was incomplete..
My interview was on 29th oct at 10:15 am and i reached at 9:45am within ten mins crossing two security check i was within the consulate for finger prints and then in 5mins i was in front of the interviewer.
he said hello how are you doing
I said great.
He said can i have your application
I said sure you can
and i gave him all the application document with that i also gave my company registration information and the invitation letter. He asked me about our company and why im going to the u.s.a also inbw he was asked me about my percentage in the company . Also the number of employees in the head office and other branch office.
he asked about my family and he didnt cross check even one single document and finally in 7mins the interviewer said im approving your visa this time.. and today i got my passport with 10yrs multiple entry :)
People just remember one of the applicants said here wat matters is your confidence and the way you walk till the counter. And im saying it now it does matters :)
Its a dream come true to me. I still cant beleive myself. Thanks to immihelp. and goodluck to all the applicants :)
This website is amazing :) People please follow this website and experience given here and trust me you will surely get your visa.
Im 24 single and my company started just 5months back. I just had 10% chances of getting a visa. And it was important for me to visit u.s.a for a business meet. Tried to get as much documents as possible but still as you know i was incomplete..
My interview was on 29th oct at 10:15 am and i reached at 9:45am within ten mins crossing two security check i was within the consulate for finger prints and then in 5mins i was in front of the interviewer.
he said hello how are you doing
I said great.
He said can i have your application
I said sure you can
and i gave him all the application document with that i also gave my company registration information and the invitation letter. He asked me about our company and why im going to the u.s.a also inbw he was asked me about my percentage in the company . Also the number of employees in the head office and other branch office.
he asked about my family and he didnt cross check even one single document and finally in 7mins the interviewer said im approving your visa this time.. and today i got my passport with 10yrs multiple entry :)
People just remember one of the applicants said here wat matters is your confidence and the way you walk till the counter. And im saying it now it does matters :)
Its a dream come true to me. I still cant beleive myself. Thanks to immihelp. and goodluck to all the applicants :)
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Got B1 VISA for 10 Years at Chennai Embassy
Since I am based in Delhi, after one month of joining with my current employer in Bangalore I was thinking of rejection. But it is not happened.
Only 4 questions asked to me. I explain all the answers briefly.
a) What you will do in US ?
ZZZ
b) Who is your client ?
ZZZ
c) How long you will be there ?
ZZZ
d) How long you have been working with your Company.
ZZZ
That's all.
Then I got 10 years VISA multiple entry.
I would say, explain your answer brifely & crispy which make sense to the officer. Do't explain everything until unless officer probes.
Best wishes for all VISA aspirants.
Thank You.
Only 4 questions asked to me. I explain all the answers briefly.
a) What you will do in US ?
ZZZ
b) Who is your client ?
ZZZ
c) How long you will be there ?
ZZZ
d) How long you have been working with your Company.
ZZZ
That's all.
Then I got 10 years VISA multiple entry.
I would say, explain your answer brifely & crispy which make sense to the officer. Do't explain everything until unless officer probes.
Best wishes for all VISA aspirants.
Thank You.
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Got B1 Visa at Chennai Consulate
I had my interview at Chennai Consulate for B1 on 2nd August, 2007.
My background: 10 years of IT experience and had visas to 5 countries.
My interview was scheduled at 8am and reached the main gate at 7am. Surprisingly, there was a very long queue of aspiring crowd patiently waiting for their turn to get in.
After initial formalities and security check and I was let in. The security clerk in the counter who verifies DS-156, DS-157 l found a problem with my photograph and asked me get a new one in 30 minutes flat. Luckily there was a broker-cum-auto driver at exit gate and I completed the entire exercise in just 15 mins. (went to studio by auto, took the snap. It costs 200/- for photo and 100/- for auto). I was standing the same queue again, the clerk spotted me and was given preference. It worked this time it and the photo scanning was successful.
Now, I am inside the main building. Around 50 applicants before me in the lane. I observed all the interviews (F1, L1, B2) etc., and mostly rejections. Lack of preparation is the main cause. All of a sudden I was asked to follow lane on the sideway. All in my lane are appearing for F1 visas and all of them got approved.
This was my first interview in India even though I have been traveling for the past 10 years.
The visa officer is a courteous smiling lady.
Visa Officer: Good Morning!
Me: Good morning! How are you doing today?
Visa Officer: good, you
Me: Great!
Visa Officer: Have you been to USA before?....flipping thru the pages of passport....Many Times (laughing....)
Me: Just looking
Visa Officer: So, are you going on business trip? am I right?
Me: Yes
Visa Officer: How long you have been working for the company?
Me: 1 Year 3 Months.
Visa Officer: Browsing thru my 2 passports (expired and active) and said, It seems you have done lot of traveling huh? (..smiling...), No these things that time (waving hands in the air and pointing to finger scanning equipment) and laughing...
Visa Officer: Show me your invitation letter and the documents issued by your company...
Me: Submitted.
Visa Officer: What you will be doing there?
Me: To provide the training to onsite users on the tool which we developed at offshore.
Visa Officer: How long you want to be there?
Me: 2 months and I showed the training plan signed by our MD.
Visa Officer: Ok, your visa is issued. You will be getting your passport in 2 days
I got the passport stamped with 10 year multiple entry visa on the next day.
My Observations: Prepare well. Do couple of rehearsals. You get confidence only after thorough preparation. Do not get panic if the guy before got rejected, every case is different. Pray god, luck also plays a part. (I am lucky to go to the counter with 100% approvals)
Thanks.
My background: 10 years of IT experience and had visas to 5 countries.
My interview was scheduled at 8am and reached the main gate at 7am. Surprisingly, there was a very long queue of aspiring crowd patiently waiting for their turn to get in.
After initial formalities and security check and I was let in. The security clerk in the counter who verifies DS-156, DS-157 l found a problem with my photograph and asked me get a new one in 30 minutes flat. Luckily there was a broker-cum-auto driver at exit gate and I completed the entire exercise in just 15 mins. (went to studio by auto, took the snap. It costs 200/- for photo and 100/- for auto). I was standing the same queue again, the clerk spotted me and was given preference. It worked this time it and the photo scanning was successful.
Now, I am inside the main building. Around 50 applicants before me in the lane. I observed all the interviews (F1, L1, B2) etc., and mostly rejections. Lack of preparation is the main cause. All of a sudden I was asked to follow lane on the sideway. All in my lane are appearing for F1 visas and all of them got approved.
This was my first interview in India even though I have been traveling for the past 10 years.
The visa officer is a courteous smiling lady.
Visa Officer: Good Morning!
Me: Good morning! How are you doing today?
Visa Officer: good, you
Me: Great!
Visa Officer: Have you been to USA before?....flipping thru the pages of passport....Many Times (laughing....)
Me: Just looking
Visa Officer: So, are you going on business trip? am I right?
Me: Yes
Visa Officer: How long you have been working for the company?
Me: 1 Year 3 Months.
Visa Officer: Browsing thru my 2 passports (expired and active) and said, It seems you have done lot of traveling huh? (..smiling...), No these things that time (waving hands in the air and pointing to finger scanning equipment) and laughing...
Visa Officer: Show me your invitation letter and the documents issued by your company...
Me: Submitted.
Visa Officer: What you will be doing there?
Me: To provide the training to onsite users on the tool which we developed at offshore.
Visa Officer: How long you want to be there?
Me: 2 months and I showed the training plan signed by our MD.
Visa Officer: Ok, your visa is issued. You will be getting your passport in 2 days
I got the passport stamped with 10 year multiple entry visa on the next day.
My Observations: Prepare well. Do couple of rehearsals. You get confidence only after thorough preparation. Do not get panic if the guy before got rejected, every case is different. Pray god, luck also plays a part. (I am lucky to go to the counter with 100% approvals)
Thanks.
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My background: 10 years of IT experience and had visas to 5 countries.
My interview was scheduled at 8am and reached the main gate at 7am. Surprisingly, there was a very long queue of aspiring crowd patiently waiting for their turn to get in.
After initial formalities and security check and I was let in. The security clerk in the counter who verifies DS-156, DS-157 l found a problem with my photograph and
asked me get a new one in 30 minutes flat. Luckily there was a broker-cum-auto driver at exit gate and I completed the entire exercise in just 15 mins. (went to studio by
auto, took the snap. It costs 200/- for photo and 100/- for auto). I was standing the same queue again, the clerk spotted me and was given preference. It worked this time it and the photo scanning was successful.
Now, I am inside the main building. Around 50 applicants before me in the lane. I observed all the interviews (F1, L1, B2) etc., and mostly rejections. Lack of preparation is
the main cause. All of a sudden I was asked to follow lane on the sideway. All in my lane are appearing for F1 visas and all of them got approved.
This was my first interview in India even though I have been travelling for the past 10 years.
The visa officer is a courteous smiling lady.
Visa Officer: Good Morning!
Me: Good morning! how are you doing today?
Visa Officer: good, you
Me: Great!
Visa Officer: Have you been to USA before?....flipping thru the pages of passport....Many Times (laughing....)
Me: Just looking
Visa Officer: So, are you going on business trip? am I right?
Me: Yes
Visa Officer: How long you have been working for the company?
Me: 1 Year 3 Months.
Visa Officer: Browsing thru my 2 passports (expired and active) and said, It seems you have done lot of travelling huh? (smiling...), No these things that time (waving hands in the air and pointing to finger scanning equipment) and laughing...
Visa Officer: Show me your invitation letter and the documents issued by your company...
Me: Submitted.
Visa Officer: What you will be doing there?
Me: To provide the training to onsite users on the tool which we developed at offshore.
Visa Officer: How long you want to be there?
Me: 2 months and I showed the the training plan signed by our MD.
Visa Officer: Ok, your visa is issued. You will be getting your passport in 2 days
I got the passport stamped with 10 year multiple entry visa on the next day.
My Observations: Prepare well. Do couple of rehearsals. You get confidence only after thorough prepration. Do not get panic if the guy before got rejected, every case is different. Pray god, luck also plays a part.(I am lucky to go to the counter with 100% approvals)
Thanks.
My interview was scheduled at 8am and reached the main gate at 7am. Surprisingly, there was a very long queue of aspiring crowd patiently waiting for their turn to get in.
After initial formalities and security check and I was let in. The security clerk in the counter who verifies DS-156, DS-157 l found a problem with my photograph and
asked me get a new one in 30 minutes flat. Luckily there was a broker-cum-auto driver at exit gate and I completed the entire exercise in just 15 mins. (went to studio by
auto, took the snap. It costs 200/- for photo and 100/- for auto). I was standing the same queue again, the clerk spotted me and was given preference. It worked this time it and the photo scanning was successful.
Now, I am inside the main building. Around 50 applicants before me in the lane. I observed all the interviews (F1, L1, B2) etc., and mostly rejections. Lack of preparation is
the main cause. All of a sudden I was asked to follow lane on the sideway. All in my lane are appearing for F1 visas and all of them got approved.
This was my first interview in India even though I have been travelling for the past 10 years.
The visa officer is a courteous smiling lady.
Visa Officer: Good Morning!
Me: Good morning! how are you doing today?
Visa Officer: good, you
Me: Great!
Visa Officer: Have you been to USA before?....flipping thru the pages of passport....Many Times (laughing....)
Me: Just looking
Visa Officer: So, are you going on business trip? am I right?
Me: Yes
Visa Officer: How long you have been working for the company?
Me: 1 Year 3 Months.
Visa Officer: Browsing thru my 2 passports (expired and active) and said, It seems you have done lot of travelling huh? (smiling...), No these things that time (waving hands in the air and pointing to finger scanning equipment) and laughing...
Visa Officer: Show me your invitation letter and the documents issued by your company...
Me: Submitted.
Visa Officer: What you will be doing there?
Me: To provide the training to onsite users on the tool which we developed at offshore.
Visa Officer: How long you want to be there?
Me: 2 months and I showed the the training plan signed by our MD.
Visa Officer: Ok, your visa is issued. You will be getting your passport in 2 days
I got the passport stamped with 10 year multiple entry visa on the next day.
My Observations: Prepare well. Do couple of rehearsals. You get confidence only after thorough prepration. Do not get panic if the guy before got rejected, every case is different. Pray god, luck also plays a part.(I am lucky to go to the counter with 100% approvals)
Thanks.
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Getting B1 is easy
Getting a B1 visa is very easy as in this case the company is sponsoring you for the visit. They will provide all the documents including the invitation letter.
I got my visa in Sept/2006 from Delhi, for which I am in Chicago now. I was just asked 2 questions- 1. Why are you going to US? 2. how long are you in this company.
Remember:
1. Never say you are going to work there, as you are not supposed to work on B1. Say attending business meetings and taking requirements.
2. Be very much aware about your client's profile, nature of work and location, mentioned there in the invitation letter.
3. Be very confident about what you say, but never try to be extra smart.
4. Stay very precise and to the point to the replies.
Best of luck!!!
I got my visa in Sept/2006 from Delhi, for which I am in Chicago now. I was just asked 2 questions- 1. Why are you going to US? 2. how long are you in this company.
Remember:
1. Never say you are going to work there, as you are not supposed to work on B1. Say attending business meetings and taking requirements.
2. Be very much aware about your client's profile, nature of work and location, mentioned there in the invitation letter.
3. Be very confident about what you say, but never try to be extra smart.
4. Stay very precise and to the point to the replies.
Best of luck!!!
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B1/2 VISA approved in 2 attempts
When first I applied the business visa at US Consulate, Chennai, it was rejected by old lady on the ground that I do have sufficient ties in India without asking anything. She only asked the purpose of visit and straight way rejected. Second time my appointment time was 1330 at Chennai. I was there by 1300 hrs and saw a very long queue infront of consulate. In the peak summer season, one could feel the heat in peak afternoon in May and that to 3 hrs. This time the VC was a ypoung chap and he asked me couple of silly questions....like why your company name is this....why your company select you for this business visit.....and after 2 minutes interview and 4 hours wait, my visa was approved. I really don't understand the approval procedure for VISA. This is purely depends on your luck and mood of the VC.....
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b1 visa granted at mumbai consulate
My parents were granted B1 visas at Mumbai. They were interviewed by a friendly American male VO. After the usual greetings the interview went as follows:
VO: What is the purpose of your visit.
Mum: A sight-seeing trip through the Western U.S. with our younger daughter and s-i-l. It's an early gift for my 60th b'day the falls later this year and for my husband's 70th b'day which is in Jan 2008.
VO: What is the current visa status of your s-i-l?
Mum: He has his EAD and his I-485 is pending.
(Hands over I-134, employment letter and copies of our visa status papers. VO glances through them for a few seconds disinterestedly )
VO (to dad): What is your current income?
Dad: I retired after 35 years from the German multinational company _______. I don't get pension but have wisely invested the money I got lumpsome at the time of my retirement and the interest we get is more than sufficient for the two of us.
(Hands over a letter of appreciation he received for his long dedicated service, from the German headquarters of the company he worked for and CA statement on top.)
(VO reads through the letter of appreciation very carefully and smiles. Barely glances through the CA statement),
VO (After going through their passports): I see that you have travelled to Malaysia and Singapore.
Mum: Yes, we spent a very pleasant month travelling through both countries and spending time with my sister and her family who are settled in Malaysia.
VO: Who else do you have in your family?
Dad: We have our elder daughter, s-i-l and only grandson living in Mumbai, whom we visit very frequently. Both of us also have our siblings settled in Kerala whom we visit a couple of times each year.
(Shows a big family photo of the whole extended family.
VO smiles): Oh Kerala, I see!
VO: But you settled in Gujarat. So you have your own flat in Gujarat?
Dad: Yes.
VO: Do you have a four-wheeler?
Dad: I am finding it a little difficult to drive these days. So, no. (VO nods sympathetically)
VO: How many servants do you have?
Mum: Just one.
VO: Yes, one servant will do.
VO: Who will take care of your flat when you are away?
Mum: We have friends and relatives who will keep an eye on the place. Our elder daughter will also make a trip to Gujarat from Mumbai once or twice. That arrangement worked well during our S.E. Asia trip.
VO: Well, you have your visa. B'day wishes to you. Have a good time in the U.S.
Parents: Thank you. Have a good day.
According to my parents the most difficult part of the whole visit was the waiting - they were called 2 hours after their scheduled appointment time.
VO: What is the purpose of your visit.
Mum: A sight-seeing trip through the Western U.S. with our younger daughter and s-i-l. It's an early gift for my 60th b'day the falls later this year and for my husband's 70th b'day which is in Jan 2008.
VO: What is the current visa status of your s-i-l?
Mum: He has his EAD and his I-485 is pending.
(Hands over I-134, employment letter and copies of our visa status papers. VO glances through them for a few seconds disinterestedly )
VO (to dad): What is your current income?
Dad: I retired after 35 years from the German multinational company _______. I don't get pension but have wisely invested the money I got lumpsome at the time of my retirement and the interest we get is more than sufficient for the two of us.
(Hands over a letter of appreciation he received for his long dedicated service, from the German headquarters of the company he worked for and CA statement on top.)
(VO reads through the letter of appreciation very carefully and smiles. Barely glances through the CA statement),
VO (After going through their passports): I see that you have travelled to Malaysia and Singapore.
Mum: Yes, we spent a very pleasant month travelling through both countries and spending time with my sister and her family who are settled in Malaysia.
VO: Who else do you have in your family?
Dad: We have our elder daughter, s-i-l and only grandson living in Mumbai, whom we visit very frequently. Both of us also have our siblings settled in Kerala whom we visit a couple of times each year.
(Shows a big family photo of the whole extended family.
VO smiles): Oh Kerala, I see!
VO: But you settled in Gujarat. So you have your own flat in Gujarat?
Dad: Yes.
VO: Do you have a four-wheeler?
Dad: I am finding it a little difficult to drive these days. So, no. (VO nods sympathetically)
VO: How many servants do you have?
Mum: Just one.
VO: Yes, one servant will do.
VO: Who will take care of your flat when you are away?
Mum: We have friends and relatives who will keep an eye on the place. Our elder daughter will also make a trip to Gujarat from Mumbai once or twice. That arrangement worked well during our S.E. Asia trip.
VO: Well, you have your visa. B'day wishes to you. Have a good time in the U.S.
Parents: Thank you. Have a good day.
According to my parents the most difficult part of the whole visit was the waiting - they were called 2 hours after their scheduled appointment time.
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