Business Visa - B1

Me: Good Morning and smiled.
VO: Very Good Morning, Passport Please

Me: Handed over the passport. I was trying to retrieve the appointment and invitation letter.
VO: Hand signalled as those documents are not needed.

VO: Why are you travelling to US ?
Me: Travelling to YYYY city to attend business meeting for 2 weeks related to YYYY project.

VO: was explaining something.
Me: Can you please repeat ?

VO: Nothing. Your Visa is approved.

Such a short interview left me to think that what made VO approve my B1 Visa application without asking much. Then I understood from several blogs that few applications are eligible for B1 visa based on the experience and the salary. I have 7 years of experience in the same domain and in the same company.

I have applied for L1-B Visa but it was rejected in Aug 2018 and now my organisation is applying for B1 and the interview for the same is scheduled on 7th Jan 2019 in New Delhi.

I would like to know the chances of getting it approved and what all preparations needs to be done.

Location - Chennai

Bio metrics date - 27th Dec'18 and Time Slot - 2.45pm

Visa Interview date - 28th Dec'18 and Time Slot - 9.15am

Questions asked:-

1. Why are you traveling to US?
2. What is your salary?
3. What is your designation?
4. How big is your team?
5. Do you lead a team?
6. Do you have an invite letter?
7. So, you are travelling to California. Right?
8. How long have u been with current company?
9. Which was your previous company?
10. Why did u switch the company?
11. Are you married?
12. Do you own a home here?

Attempt 1:

Location: Chennai (I work here)
Date: Mid September 2018
Preparation: I was ready with the answers of few common questions and have practiced few times.

Me: Hi, Good Morning.
VO: Good Morning (with a smile). Give me your passport.
Handed over the passport.
VO: Purpose of your visit
Me: I am going to attend business meetings and meet the customer to understand their pain-points and challenges. (MISTAKE 1 - should have explained it further)
VO: How many days?
Me: 3 weeks.
VO: Which location ?
Me: Broomfield, Colorado,
VO: Who is your Client?
Me: Told
VO: Can you spell it.
Me: Sure. (told him the spelling and he started typing on keyboard)
VO: Define the client
Me: Told him.
VO: How much do you earn?
Me: I earn xxxx per month. Per annum it is xx LPA. (MISTAKE 2)
VO: When did u join your current organization?
Me: I am working with ABC company for 4 months.
VO: Why are they sending you in such a short time?
Me: Before working with ABC company, I was working with XYZ company for 2.8 years. And I am working with this client since I have joined my organization. Due to client requirement I have to go to the USA. (MISTAKE 3)
VO: I am not sure about this but I cannot approve your visa.

He handed me 214(B).

MISTAKE 4: I did not practice much, so I was fumbling during speaking.
MISTAKE 5: I did not elaborate any answer even when I understood the dilemma on his face regarding my answers.

Attempt 2:

Location: New Delhi (My hometown)
Date: 20th December 2018
Preparation: I made a note of all the answers possible easiest to most difficult ones and wrote answers for all of them. I practiced it daily for almost 10 days in front of mirror, friends, family.

I was applying with almost all the negative things on my side - attempt 2 in just 3 months, applying from different location, almost no change in purpose of visit, unmarried, very less exp in current organization
I was sure I will not get it.

Me: Hi, Good morning. How are you?
VO: (no response)
I handed her the passport
VO: Purpose of your visit?
Me: Told but in a way such that if I do not go things will not fall in place.
I spoke for almost 30-40 secs but VO was busy typing so I stopped.
After 10 secs of silence-
Me- I have invitation letter if you would like to see.
VO: (nodded her head in NO), still typing.
After 10 secs of more typing, she stood and went somewhere.
A loud noise inside me: I AM DOOMED. I AM NOT GETTING IT.
After waiting for 1 min or so she returned.
I smiled, no response from her side.
VO: Who is your client and what do they do?
Me: I again spoke for 30-40 secs and she was busy typing. I again stopped.
After 20 secs of silence I again started speaking because of the fear of getting rejected.
Me: Mam just for information, I am applying for the second time.
VO: (looking at her comp) Hmm
After 5 sec of silence
VO: Can I see you invitation letter.
Me: Sure (Gave the letter)
VO: For how long are you in this industry.
Me: I am working with ABC company for 7 months, before this I was working with XYZ company for 2.8 years. So I have total experience of 3.3 years.
VO: (finally looking at me) U said XYZ company?
Me: Yes, it is XYZ Company.
VO:(again looking at her screen) Oh nyc. (typing)
After 10 sec of silence
Me: (without her asking anything) So I work as a Business Analyst in ABC company so ..............(blah blah for almost 20 secs)
VO: (no reponse)
After 5 sec of silence
VO: What does your company do?
Me: Told
VO: Have you traveled outside India?
Me: Told
VO: Will you be travelling alone from your company?
Me: yes Mam
VO: Where will you be going?
Me: Broomfield, Colorado.
VO: Ok. Approved.
Me: Ok Mam. Thank you.
A loud noise inside me: OHHH YEAAHHHH!!!

Note:
- I was dressed in a very formal attire. Coat, shirt, formal pant and Company ID CARD.
- No questions asked related to my second attempt or different location
- I fumbled few times but far lesser than last time.
- I elaborated each and everything.

Most important-
I was very clear of what I was speaking and every time the reason was same as written in invitation letter and DS-160 form.

Suggestion:
- Be very clear with purpose of visit. That 1 answer defines everything.
- Try to portray yourself as very important resource of your organization and your absence in USA will adversely affect things around you.

Visa interview date : 20-Dec-2018
Location : Hyderabd
Time : 8:30 slot
Approved.
ME: Good Morning!!
VC: Good Morning
 
VC: Why are going to Ohio?
ME: To attend business meeting with Business and End Users of my Client.
 
VC: How long you’re going to Stay in US?
ME: 14 days
 
VC: How long your with currrent company?
Me: 11 months. But, Prior to current company I have 6 years of experience.
 
VC: What kind of Meetings/conferences you attend during this period
ME: I Need to understand the various Warehouse operations from business users of my client and need to explain my team here in India .
 
VC: Who is your client? Who’s warehouse it is?
ME : XX client
 

 
VC: What is your income:
ME : X in INR
 
VC: Ok ! Is this your annual income?
ME: No, Monthly
 
VC: So, It would be around X lakhs per annum is your package I guess?
ME: No, It is X lakhs per annum but with tax and other deduction. I am earning X INR Monthly..
 
VC: Your Visa got approved. Have a Pleasant Trip to US!!!
ME: Thank You J
 
Proper Eye contact with VC and smile on your face.

Hello,

My B1 VISA interview scheduled for Jan 2019, My company has filed for H1B visa in Mar 2018(Not picked in lottery though). Do i need to fill these details? Is it something VO feels I'm lying to them not giving such details

Type: B1/B2
Purpose: to attend Business planning meeting with Project stakeholders.
Location: US Consulate, Chennai

Hello Guyz,

I undergone interview for B1/B2 Visa at Chennai, India Consulate today(December 20, 2018).
The interview went really well, however, she has taken my passport and given a pink slip mentioning I m under Administrative processing under Section 221(g). They asked me to send my Invite Letter, resume etc letters via email.
Can anyone suggest what went wrong here? why they did so.
What should I keep in mind before replying. Please reply asap as I have to reply by tomorrow. Also, confirm how much time Administrative process take?

My profile:
Age-26
Company: Highly reputed, one of top 50 compny in world
salary- ~12LPA
Experience- 4.5 years

Let me know if u need any other info.
Must repl asap as I have reply them tomorrow.
thanks

My B1/B2 Visa got rejected March 2017, company is applied again which is scheduled for Jan 2018.

Here is my previous experience

VO: Passport please
Me: Handed over PP

VO: Where are you travelling
Me: xxx company , city & state

VO: why are you travelling
Me: Have discussion/meetings with My onsite co-ordinator for future client(Was invited by inhouse company in US)

VO: Experience & Salary
Me: 9 Year & xxx / month (falls under 6 digit salary)

VO: Did you ever travel outside India
Me: No

VO: Typing something for long, then handed over 214 b.

I need expert advice this time so that i won't miss the chance this time.

Here are my positives (To prove strong tie to India and other details)
 1. Married and have Kid
 2. My wife works for Govt sector so chance of me staying US less
 3. Wife holds Valid B1/B2 Visa and has travel history of US (Planning vocation if i get one)
 4. Wife sister is US citizen (Can this add value?)
 5. Experience 12 Year, Salary 17lac/annum

I see lot of comments saying you have to show strong connection to home country, Do I need to say all positives before even VO asks personal queries? when is the best time to say all these if they din't asks any of these?

Negetives
 1. Visa rejected in Mar 2017
 2. Company had applied( though i was reluctant) H1B in 2018, although not picked in lottery (Does VO has all these details, if so it may contradicting to my strong ties to India)
 3. No travel history

Please help me to prove I am genuine and won't stay in US.

Thank you

Hello,

I will apply US B1 VISA for the first time, below is my profile and immigration history.
Please advise me interview preparation and VISA approval possibilities.

Purpose: Visit our group company offices based at MI and TX, to discuss new project involved in export of Auto components from India to US. (I am being the main in charge for this project)
 
Length of employment: current company 10 months. (Total experience 9 years).

Length of stay in US: 7 Days

Salary: 15,00,000/Year (before TAX)

Position: Deputy Manager-Marketing

Immigration History:
with current employer(xyz) : in last 10 months visited Japan (1 time) hold Japan Business visa valid till 2021. Indonesia(1 time), Thailand(1 times),

With previous employer(abc): Visited Japan (2 times)

Tourism: in 2010 Singapore(1 time), Malaysia(1 time), in 2017 Sri Lanka(1 time).

Origin: India, citizenship Indian

Married: in 2015, blessed with a baby now 8 months old.

Please advise the VISA approval possibilities.

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