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B1 Visa
My previous B1 got expired two years ago so I went through the regular process and had a weird experience in my b1 processing this time which put me in dark. I attended the VISA interview on 17 Jan 19 and VO took my passport and confirmed that Visa has been approved. Now the twist started. I got my passport back two days ago without stamping. I have reached out to support team and also checked the website, the status shows administrative processing. Another strange thing is the case was created on the day of my biometric which is 3 days before my actual interview. I am wondering why admin. Processing and why they returned my passport while case put under processing. In fact, I am a frequent traveler, around 10 major country visa stamping on my passport includes US B1 and L1 expired visas. Anybody know the process, please help.
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Why Why B1
Background: I studied my MSc in France and BSc in UK and I worked in Switzerland for close to 2 years with big European Company before I moved to India in 2013 where I changed jobs quickly and till April 2016 I was almost with 4th employer in India (5 companies in 6 years). I am 30 years old single male. I have Canadian Permanent Residence since Sep 2017
I applied for B1 in April 2016 with my then employer. I was denied on 214b (was stammering as I was nervous). At that time my Salary was 14 LPA and experience of 6 years. I have changed my employer couple of time till April 2016 and I have worked with that employer for around 1 year 4 months when they applied for my B1.
Now coming to Today, same European company which hired me in Switzerland also hired me in India (I have been working since Nov 2016 with this company in India) and sent me 3-4 times to Europe (Italy, Switzerland, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden). I have been personally Europe as well (France, Netherlands), Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong and Dubai.
I make close to 25 Lacs Per Annum now.
Today was so abrupt I dont know why US VOs hate me
Me: Good Morning
VO: Give Me your passport
Keeps Looking at the Computer Typing something
VO: What is your destination: Washington DC
VO: Destination?
Me: Washington DC
VO: Destination?
Me: Big Conference (Gave the name) in Washington DC
VO: What is your Designation
Me: Manager
VO: Does anything after Manager
Me: No
VO: Do you supervise people
Me: No, however, I am in Project Management Role
VO: Which countries you have been to with this company
Me: Gave the name of EU countries I have been with this company
VO: Are you single?
Me: Yes
VO: Do you have anyone in Europe (Friend, Girl Friend, Relative, Anyone?)
Me: No, not at all
VO: What you will do in US
Me: Attend Conference and one meeting prior to conference
VO: Is there any agenda for the conference?
Me: Its a very big conference, I dont have an agenda, however, I have the invitation letter
VO: Show me
Me: Showed
VO: I need Agenda not invitation letter
Typing, Typing, Typing, Typing, Typing (2-3 minutes) I thought she was looking reasons to reject me.
VO: We cannot approve your visa
What is the reason for her rejection, I wonder?
Salary? No I am def above average
Manager, still no one reports? Aren't they aware of Individual Contributor roles!
Travel History: Very high, Cannot see this as reason
Me being single? Yes may be!
Could Canada PR be the reason? Although nothing was asked about this!
Didn't have agenda for Conference or meetings, may be
No relatives or friends in US...I still ponder....I have got two rejections now one in April 2016 and another in Jan 2019...Now my company wants to apply again in Feb 2019....Wonder what they will do now!
My company is one of the biggest companies in World (hiring close to 50,000 people in US)
50,000 in Europe
100,000 in RoW
I applied for B1 in April 2016 with my then employer. I was denied on 214b (was stammering as I was nervous). At that time my Salary was 14 LPA and experience of 6 years. I have changed my employer couple of time till April 2016 and I have worked with that employer for around 1 year 4 months when they applied for my B1.
Now coming to Today, same European company which hired me in Switzerland also hired me in India (I have been working since Nov 2016 with this company in India) and sent me 3-4 times to Europe (Italy, Switzerland, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden). I have been personally Europe as well (France, Netherlands), Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong and Dubai.
I make close to 25 Lacs Per Annum now.
Today was so abrupt I dont know why US VOs hate me
Me: Good Morning
VO: Give Me your passport
Keeps Looking at the Computer Typing something
VO: What is your destination: Washington DC
VO: Destination?
Me: Washington DC
VO: Destination?
Me: Big Conference (Gave the name) in Washington DC
VO: What is your Designation
Me: Manager
VO: Does anything after Manager
Me: No
VO: Do you supervise people
Me: No, however, I am in Project Management Role
VO: Which countries you have been to with this company
Me: Gave the name of EU countries I have been with this company
VO: Are you single?
Me: Yes
VO: Do you have anyone in Europe (Friend, Girl Friend, Relative, Anyone?)
Me: No, not at all
VO: What you will do in US
Me: Attend Conference and one meeting prior to conference
VO: Is there any agenda for the conference?
Me: Its a very big conference, I dont have an agenda, however, I have the invitation letter
VO: Show me
Me: Showed
VO: I need Agenda not invitation letter
Typing, Typing, Typing, Typing, Typing (2-3 minutes) I thought she was looking reasons to reject me.
VO: We cannot approve your visa
What is the reason for her rejection, I wonder?
Salary? No I am def above average
Manager, still no one reports? Aren't they aware of Individual Contributor roles!
Travel History: Very high, Cannot see this as reason
Me being single? Yes may be!
Could Canada PR be the reason? Although nothing was asked about this!
Didn't have agenda for Conference or meetings, may be
No relatives or friends in US...I still ponder....I have got two rejections now one in April 2016 and another in Jan 2019...Now my company wants to apply again in Feb 2019....Wonder what they will do now!
My company is one of the biggest companies in World (hiring close to 50,000 people in US)
50,000 in Europe
100,000 in RoW
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B1 Visa approved
Interviewed on: 23/01/2019
It is all bout you confidence and how you answer. carry a smile on your face. Don't have to wear formals, but be decent. Its always a good idea to prepare for all possible questions.
VO: Good morning, sir
ME: Good Morning , sir (wished to each other, almost at same time)
VO: What is you company.... who(stuttered)
ME: Sorry sir..
VO: Sorry, what is the purpose of your visit?
ME: To attend business meetings with company on present and upcoming projects in state, city.
VO: What is your annual package?
ME: XX LPA before Tax and PF deductions
VO: How long are you going to stay in USA?
ME: 3 weeks, which is close to 13 working days
VO: Congrats, your visa is approved!
ME: Thanks
It is all bout you confidence and how you answer. carry a smile on your face. Don't have to wear formals, but be decent. Its always a good idea to prepare for all possible questions.
VO: Good morning, sir
ME: Good Morning , sir (wished to each other, almost at same time)
VO: What is you company.... who(stuttered)
ME: Sorry sir..
VO: Sorry, what is the purpose of your visit?
ME: To attend business meetings with company on present and upcoming projects in state, city.
VO: What is your annual package?
ME: XX LPA before Tax and PF deductions
VO: How long are you going to stay in USA?
ME: 3 weeks, which is close to 13 working days
VO: Congrats, your visa is approved!
ME: Thanks
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I-130 petition processing time
Hello,
I am a US citizen and i applied for I-130 petition for my parents, does anyone know how long it takes now in Chicago ?
I am a US citizen and i applied for I-130 petition for my parents, does anyone know how long it takes now in Chicago ?
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Second attempt B1 Visa approved (15-01-19)
My visa was rejected in June 2018 in CHENNAI and company has re-applied last month, here is my experience.
1. Your physical attire matter most, be pleasant
2. Prepare, prepare & prepare. This can boost you confidence level to answer without flubbing
3. Have a smile, no matter approved or rejected.
4. Do not show your desperation for VISA by over answering queries. Answer should be crisp and precise
VO: Good morning
ME: Good morning ma'm
VO: Passport please
ME: Sure ma'm
VO: Why are you travelling
ME: Business meetings, can elaborate more on this ma'm if you wish.
VO: Thats fine
VO: You work in XX company
ME: Yes ma'm
VO: What is annual package
ME: XX per year
VO: Anybody reports to you
ME: Yes ma'm handling team of 5 member
VO: Are you married
ME: Yes ma'm, have 2 year old daughter
VO: Can you say why exactly you want to travel
ME: Started briefing about my client, what they do, what we do for them & why they need me...
VO: (Interrupted) oh don't need so much details, you are traveling for
ME: Requirement gathering to be precise
VO: (Left) asked me to wait
ME: Was waiting. no looking at side, peeking.. was straight
VO: Came back and started typing for minutes
Finally
VO: Your VISA approved, have a great journey sir
ME: Thank you, have great day ma'm.
1. Your physical attire matter most, be pleasant
2. Prepare, prepare & prepare. This can boost you confidence level to answer without flubbing
3. Have a smile, no matter approved or rejected.
4. Do not show your desperation for VISA by over answering queries. Answer should be crisp and precise
VO: Good morning
ME: Good morning ma'm
VO: Passport please
ME: Sure ma'm
VO: Why are you travelling
ME: Business meetings, can elaborate more on this ma'm if you wish.
VO: Thats fine
VO: You work in XX company
ME: Yes ma'm
VO: What is annual package
ME: XX per year
VO: Anybody reports to you
ME: Yes ma'm handling team of 5 member
VO: Are you married
ME: Yes ma'm, have 2 year old daughter
VO: Can you say why exactly you want to travel
ME: Started briefing about my client, what they do, what we do for them & why they need me...
VO: (Interrupted) oh don't need so much details, you are traveling for
ME: Requirement gathering to be precise
VO: (Left) asked me to wait
ME: Was waiting. no looking at side, peeking.. was straight
VO: Came back and started typing for minutes
Finally
VO: Your VISA approved, have a great journey sir
ME: Thank you, have great day ma'm.
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b1 visa approved | Hyderabad
I attended for B1 visa interview on Jan 18, 2019.
only 2-3 min. GET YOUR ANSWERS PREPARED FOR FAQ.
Order of Questions:
1. What is the purpose of visit?
2. Salary per annum?
3. How many days?
4. What is your role & what work you do here?
5 What is your project name?
6. Are you going to do the same work?
ok, your visa approved. Good luck!
only 2-3 min. GET YOUR ANSWERS PREPARED FOR FAQ.
Order of Questions:
1. What is the purpose of visit?
2. Salary per annum?
3. How many days?
4. What is your role & what work you do here?
5 What is your project name?
6. Are you going to do the same work?
ok, your visa approved. Good luck!
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B1 VISA Interview Experience - KOLKATA 18-01-19
I applied for Kolkata Location because it is my hometown and my passport has been issued from here.
Preparation
I prepared well with all the possible questions a typical B1 interviewer could ask. This site was a huge help in accumulating the possible questions and common mistakes. Also I collected the questionnaire from the other employees who appeared in B1 previously and prepared religiously.
Tip #1. GET YOUR ANSWERS PREPARED. This will hinder your possibilities of fumbling and increase your chances of delivering correct answers.
D-Day Experince
Kolkata US Consulate is relatively less crowded(At least less crowded compared to Hyderabad as I have been there once with one of my colleagues). Be at least 30 mins prior to your interview slot. Queues are managed properly. Once you enter to the consulate you will see a small room with multiple windows. There is a reference window. Next to that is a Biometric window(we know that you already did that the other day, but you still need to go to that window). 4 other windows are there for interview including 1 for the differently able people. You may chose any of them according to your turn and complete your interview.
Questions
1. Why are you going to US?
2. Can you brief about your project that you are going to do?(This question was asked because I used a specific name of the project, VO may wanted to clarify more about that)
3. Which company do you work for?
4. Why you only should go? Can it not be handled by someone else?
5. Do you have a detailed agenda for the meetings?
6. How long have you been working with your current organization?
7. Is anybody travelling with you?
8. What is your annual income?
...and finally "Thank you! Your VISA is approved"
Tip #2. Please get all your documents ready and aligned. Having correct documents keep your confidence high.
Tip #3. VISA Officer may ask your meeting agenda, be prepared with a document.
Tip #4. Exchange usual pleasantries when you meet VISA Officer.
Tip #5. Read Tip #1. once again.
Good Luck...!
Preparation
I prepared well with all the possible questions a typical B1 interviewer could ask. This site was a huge help in accumulating the possible questions and common mistakes. Also I collected the questionnaire from the other employees who appeared in B1 previously and prepared religiously.
Tip #1. GET YOUR ANSWERS PREPARED. This will hinder your possibilities of fumbling and increase your chances of delivering correct answers.
D-Day Experince
Kolkata US Consulate is relatively less crowded(At least less crowded compared to Hyderabad as I have been there once with one of my colleagues). Be at least 30 mins prior to your interview slot. Queues are managed properly. Once you enter to the consulate you will see a small room with multiple windows. There is a reference window. Next to that is a Biometric window(we know that you already did that the other day, but you still need to go to that window). 4 other windows are there for interview including 1 for the differently able people. You may chose any of them according to your turn and complete your interview.
Questions
1. Why are you going to US?
2. Can you brief about your project that you are going to do?(This question was asked because I used a specific name of the project, VO may wanted to clarify more about that)
3. Which company do you work for?
4. Why you only should go? Can it not be handled by someone else?
5. Do you have a detailed agenda for the meetings?
6. How long have you been working with your current organization?
7. Is anybody travelling with you?
8. What is your annual income?
...and finally "Thank you! Your VISA is approved"
Tip #2. Please get all your documents ready and aligned. Having correct documents keep your confidence high.
Tip #3. VISA Officer may ask your meeting agenda, be prepared with a document.
Tip #4. Exchange usual pleasantries when you meet VISA Officer.
Tip #5. Read Tip #1. once again.
Good Luck...!
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Some questions...
Good day sir/ma,
Please, i have some questions... As an employee who his employer is going to sponsor his trip on B1 US visa for 15 days seminar:
1. Does he need to present his own personal bank account statement or employer's bank account statement to the consular?
2. If the applicant is a civil servant, what type of financial support documents does he need to present at the embassy? Hope to read from you as soon as possible. Thank you all.
My regards.
Please, i have some questions... As an employee who his employer is going to sponsor his trip on B1 US visa for 15 days seminar:
1. Does he need to present his own personal bank account statement or employer's bank account statement to the consular?
2. If the applicant is a civil servant, what type of financial support documents does he need to present at the embassy? Hope to read from you as soon as possible. Thank you all.
My regards.
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i need help
what is visa fees tourist usa visa fees i m from pakistan tell me visa fees
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My B1/B2 visa experience
I would not like to share my interview date, but this is how my experience was:
This is my first attempt
>Attire does matter, remember you are applying for Business Visa. Though there is no need for a suit-boot and tie, your grooming and dressing should reflect your professional attitude.
>I had carried every possible document I could.
>I was observing the interview counters, though every VO as human beings are different, their approach is same. They should be convinced either to reject or to approve, so until they are convinced, they keep asking for more details. They may be convinced (to approve or reject) in first few questions or keep on asking dozens of questions.
VO : Pls handover me your passport
Me : Gave my passport
VO : What is purpost of visit
Me : <Told my purpose> Note: Be precise with choice of your words, "travelling to US", "Visiting US", "Going to US" all have different meaning. Also "Business meeting", "Business Discussion" etc are not the same, think about it before you speak out.
VO : What do you do?
Me : I wasn't sure of this question, I answered with my Designation. But he expected me to elaborate and asked me what is my role. I explained.
VO : How many days will you stay?
Me : I was again very precise with my answer, instead of answering in no. of weeks, I said I will be there of X working days, including weekends it would be Y days.
VO was typing something and handed me a slip, which I initially thought 214b but VO said : Ok sir, your Visa is approved, pls follow the instructions in this slip on how to get your passport. VO didn't ask me a single document!
I'm not yet married, I have overall experience of 7yrs+, experience with my present employer is less than a year. Salary is less slightly less than industry standard.
The repute of the company you work for DOES matter. And advantage for you if its US based.
This is my first attempt
>Attire does matter, remember you are applying for Business Visa. Though there is no need for a suit-boot and tie, your grooming and dressing should reflect your professional attitude.
>I had carried every possible document I could.
>I was observing the interview counters, though every VO as human beings are different, their approach is same. They should be convinced either to reject or to approve, so until they are convinced, they keep asking for more details. They may be convinced (to approve or reject) in first few questions or keep on asking dozens of questions.
VO : Pls handover me your passport
Me : Gave my passport
VO : What is purpost of visit
Me : <Told my purpose> Note: Be precise with choice of your words, "travelling to US", "Visiting US", "Going to US" all have different meaning. Also "Business meeting", "Business Discussion" etc are not the same, think about it before you speak out.
VO : What do you do?
Me : I wasn't sure of this question, I answered with my Designation. But he expected me to elaborate and asked me what is my role. I explained.
VO : How many days will you stay?
Me : I was again very precise with my answer, instead of answering in no. of weeks, I said I will be there of X working days, including weekends it would be Y days.
VO was typing something and handed me a slip, which I initially thought 214b but VO said : Ok sir, your Visa is approved, pls follow the instructions in this slip on how to get your passport. VO didn't ask me a single document!
I'm not yet married, I have overall experience of 7yrs+, experience with my present employer is less than a year. Salary is less slightly less than industry standard.
The repute of the company you work for DOES matter. And advantage for you if its US based.
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