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US B1 Common Questions and their Answers
Hi All,
I know most of you are here because you are going to face US B1 visa interview pretty soon so I have listed down B1 questions and sample answers for them.
If you get a chance go through them and it may be useful for you guys. Feel free to ask any questions if feel so.
Link for questions and my experience:
https://www.immihelp.com/experience/293208-US-B1-VISA-QUESTIONS-AND-ANSWERS.html
https://www.immihelp.com/experience/247766-US-B1-Interview-at-Chennai.html
Thanks and Regards,
Your Friendly Neighborhood BATMAN
I know most of you are here because you are going to face US B1 visa interview pretty soon so I have listed down B1 questions and sample answers for them.
If you get a chance go through them and it may be useful for you guys. Feel free to ask any questions if feel so.
Link for questions and my experience:
https://www.immihelp.com/experience/293208-US-B1-VISA-QUESTIONS-AND-ANSWERS.html
https://www.immihelp.com/experience/247766-US-B1-Interview-at-Chennai.html
Thanks and Regards,
Your Friendly Neighborhood BATMAN
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B1 Visa not approved
Hello Guys,
My B1 visa interview had scheduled today.
Below is the overall question track?
1.Why are you going to US?
2. What is duration of your trip?
3. Have you ever visited outside of India?
4. What your company do?
5. What is your designation?
6.What is your annual salary?
Guys, I answered well for all above questions with respect to invitation letter and DS-160.
VO was typing something on m/c and finally said "sorry! your visa is not approved".
I don't know how they judge applicants. even in my case, i was well prepared and although replied all questions with confidence.
One thing i noticed into VO, He was seems to be in very hurry up mood.
Any way...
Ok all the best..
My B1 visa interview had scheduled today.
Below is the overall question track?
1.Why are you going to US?
2. What is duration of your trip?
3. Have you ever visited outside of India?
4. What your company do?
5. What is your designation?
6.What is your annual salary?
Guys, I answered well for all above questions with respect to invitation letter and DS-160.
VO was typing something on m/c and finally said "sorry! your visa is not approved".
I don't know how they judge applicants. even in my case, i was well prepared and although replied all questions with confidence.
One thing i noticed into VO, He was seems to be in very hurry up mood.
Any way...
Ok all the best..
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B1 Visa Approve
My Business visa (B1) has been approve today
Interview has been schduled on June 7nd, 2018.
questions for in first attempt
1. Purpose of visit?
2. Duration of visit?
3. Which place are you going?
4. Your designation?
5. Why have you been chosen for this trip?
6. Your annual salary?
Thanks In advance.
Pravin Agrawal
Interview has been schduled on June 7nd, 2018.
questions for in first attempt
1. Purpose of visit?
2. Duration of visit?
3. Which place are you going?
4. Your designation?
5. Why have you been chosen for this trip?
6. Your annual salary?
Thanks In advance.
Pravin Agrawal
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B1 visa rejected twice
Hello Guys,
My Business visa (B1) has been rejected twice. Following is the total track,
Please go through this and let me know your suggestions.
First Time:
Interview has been schduled on May 2nd, 2018.
I've faced the follwoing questions for in first attempt
1. Purpose of visit?
a. To attend the business meetings with the senior management team
2. Company name
a. YYYY X
3. Duration of visit?
a. 10 days
4. Which place are you going?
a. Reston, Virginia
5. Your designation?
a. Senior software engineer
6. How long you have been associated with this company?
a. 5 years 2 months
7. Have you visited USA before?
a. NO
8. Your annual salary?
a. YYYY XX
9. Are you Married?
a. YES
10. Do you have kids?
a. NO
11. During the visit what your responsibilities
a. I am going to attend project review meeting with my senior leadership team to discuss the current product enhancements and roadmap going forward. And also we have scheduled a couple of training sessions on our internal tools which are related to our product.
12. What is your product
a. Compliance and risk consulting
I don't where went wrong, They gave me 214 B form.
Second Time:
The interview has been scheduled for June 7th, 2018,
This time I've prepared well and tried to give my best but They have asked me only following three questions and rejected again.
1. Purpose of visit?
2. Current designation in this company?
3. Current annual salary?
VO is typing 3-4 minutes and I'm waiting for the next questions.
Then she answered, Unfortunately, your visa has been rejected.
Can I reapply again for the third time? Is this correct way?
My current designation is Sr software Eng and my package is 5.6L? Is this the reason?
Please let me know your suggestions.
Thanks In advance.
Satya.
My Business visa (B1) has been rejected twice. Following is the total track,
Please go through this and let me know your suggestions.
First Time:
Interview has been schduled on May 2nd, 2018.
I've faced the follwoing questions for in first attempt
1. Purpose of visit?
a. To attend the business meetings with the senior management team
2. Company name
a. YYYY X
3. Duration of visit?
a. 10 days
4. Which place are you going?
a. Reston, Virginia
5. Your designation?
a. Senior software engineer
6. How long you have been associated with this company?
a. 5 years 2 months
7. Have you visited USA before?
a. NO
8. Your annual salary?
a. YYYY XX
9. Are you Married?
a. YES
10. Do you have kids?
a. NO
11. During the visit what your responsibilities
a. I am going to attend project review meeting with my senior leadership team to discuss the current product enhancements and roadmap going forward. And also we have scheduled a couple of training sessions on our internal tools which are related to our product.
12. What is your product
a. Compliance and risk consulting
I don't where went wrong, They gave me 214 B form.
Second Time:
The interview has been scheduled for June 7th, 2018,
This time I've prepared well and tried to give my best but They have asked me only following three questions and rejected again.
1. Purpose of visit?
2. Current designation in this company?
3. Current annual salary?
VO is typing 3-4 minutes and I'm waiting for the next questions.
Then she answered, Unfortunately, your visa has been rejected.
Can I reapply again for the third time? Is this correct way?
My current designation is Sr software Eng and my package is 5.6L? Is this the reason?
Please let me know your suggestions.
Thanks In advance.
Satya.
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B1/B2 Visa for unmarried 24 yrs
Hi Guys,
I am applying for B1 & B2 visa. As I am not married and only 24 years, will it cause any additional difficulty getting me VISA. We work as consultants for the company and I have invitation from the company for meetings and strategies. Its more than 1 year I am working with them and totally 3 years working professionally.
Please help/suggest. US has always been a dream come true.
A big thanks in advance.
I am applying for B1 & B2 visa. As I am not married and only 24 years, will it cause any additional difficulty getting me VISA. We work as consultants for the company and I have invitation from the company for meetings and strategies. Its more than 1 year I am working with them and totally 3 years working professionally.
Please help/suggest. US has always been a dream come true.
A big thanks in advance.
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B1/B2 Visa interview
Hi all,
This site has really helped me in preparing for my visa interview and below is my experience.
I have applied for a visa back in 2010, it was rejected and I was given for 214(b). Even though this was 8 yrs back I was really nervous……
Interview date: 05/23/2018
VO: What is the purpose of your travel?
Me: I would be visiting our head office in Chicago to attend some business meetings, will meet couple of our new clients to understand their requirements so I can come back and make necessary work arrangements to provide better service. These meetings will also help us build better relationships with them.
VO: What is the duration?
Me: 2 weeks
VO: But the application shows 4 weeks?
(Initially when I filled the application I was asked to update it as 4 weeks by my supervisor however based on the posts I have read ….. I realized it would be hard to convince the VO that meetings would be for 4 weeks.. I have then updated the invitation/support letter to show 2 weeks)
Me: Initially we assumed it would take 4 weeks during the application time however later based on clients schedule we reduced it to 2 weeks
VO: Fair enough
VO: What is annual salary?
Me: xyz lakhs
VO: Why are you chosen to travel?
Me: (I have not expected this question) I have on boarded couple of clients, since I have experience I get to meet these clients
VO: Golden words “Your visa is approved”
Me: Thank you
Here are my tips:
1. Dress well, looks are important but do not overdress (like tie or blazer)
2. Prepare well so that you sound confident during the interview
3. Try to avoid “training” as the purpose for travel unless it is necessary
4. Do not show the travel duration as > 2 weeks if it is just for meetings.. it will be hard to convince them that you would spend so much time just for meetings
5. If your visa gets rejected.. do not be upset and it is not the end of the world. This kind of mindset will help you beat the nervousness.
All the best!!!
This site has really helped me in preparing for my visa interview and below is my experience.
I have applied for a visa back in 2010, it was rejected and I was given for 214(b). Even though this was 8 yrs back I was really nervous……
Interview date: 05/23/2018
VO: What is the purpose of your travel?
Me: I would be visiting our head office in Chicago to attend some business meetings, will meet couple of our new clients to understand their requirements so I can come back and make necessary work arrangements to provide better service. These meetings will also help us build better relationships with them.
VO: What is the duration?
Me: 2 weeks
VO: But the application shows 4 weeks?
(Initially when I filled the application I was asked to update it as 4 weeks by my supervisor however based on the posts I have read ….. I realized it would be hard to convince the VO that meetings would be for 4 weeks.. I have then updated the invitation/support letter to show 2 weeks)
Me: Initially we assumed it would take 4 weeks during the application time however later based on clients schedule we reduced it to 2 weeks
VO: Fair enough
VO: What is annual salary?
Me: xyz lakhs
VO: Why are you chosen to travel?
Me: (I have not expected this question) I have on boarded couple of clients, since I have experience I get to meet these clients
VO: Golden words “Your visa is approved”
Me: Thank you
Here are my tips:
1. Dress well, looks are important but do not overdress (like tie or blazer)
2. Prepare well so that you sound confident during the interview
3. Try to avoid “training” as the purpose for travel unless it is necessary
4. Do not show the travel duration as > 2 weeks if it is just for meetings.. it will be hard to convince them that you would spend so much time just for meetings
5. If your visa gets rejected.. do not be upset and it is not the end of the world. This kind of mindset will help you beat the nervousness.
All the best!!!
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B1 rejected - Want tips for reapply
Hi,
My B1 visa got rejected with 214(b) on 11th April 2018
VO: What is your company?
Me : XYZ
VO : Is this in India?
Me : Yes
VO : Why you want visit US?
Me : To attend training and Knowledge sharing session of my company projects
VO :Have you travel before out side india?
Me : No
VO : How log your are with this company?
ME : From last 2 months
After this she given 241(b) slip.
Hardly she had taken 30 seconds and rejected my visa.
Now I want to re apply for B1 please suggest me valuable tips so I can prepare for next time.
Note: In my DS160 I have filled 3 months duration.
So what was wrong in my interview don't know?
Want to prepare for next time. So please help for the same.
Thanks in advance.
My B1 visa got rejected with 214(b) on 11th April 2018
VO: What is your company?
Me : XYZ
VO : Is this in India?
Me : Yes
VO : Why you want visit US?
Me : To attend training and Knowledge sharing session of my company projects
VO :Have you travel before out side india?
Me : No
VO : How log your are with this company?
ME : From last 2 months
After this she given 241(b) slip.
Hardly she had taken 30 seconds and rejected my visa.
Now I want to re apply for B1 please suggest me valuable tips so I can prepare for next time.
Note: In my DS160 I have filled 3 months duration.
So what was wrong in my interview don't know?
Want to prepare for next time. So please help for the same.
Thanks in advance.
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B1 rejected - need some info
Hi,
My B1 visa got rejected with 214 (b). Interview went like below..
VO: Why you are going to US?
Me: To participate in Business meetings and discussion with my client. He said ok for this.
VO: How long you will be stay in US?
Me: Its going to be 3 weeks. He said ok for this.
VO: Since how long working with current company?
Me: Its 3 years 5 months.. he said ok for this.
He asked only above 3 questions and typed something in system and threw 214 (b).
I had an experience in working in Singapore for similar business discussions and meetings and returned to India once I completed my meetings. How come VO judges and throw 214 (b) where it meant that I do not have any family, financial, professional, work related ties in my home country and also had past experience in some other country.
I am married and even I have mentioned all the necessary details like my spouse details and I am working since 3. 5 years in current company. In this case how VO can justify that I do not have above ties in India and decides I will not return from US to my home country.
This is really a frustrating experience in Mumbai Consulate.
Can someone tell me the procedure to reapply for B1 now.
Thanks in advance.
My B1 visa got rejected with 214 (b). Interview went like below..
VO: Why you are going to US?
Me: To participate in Business meetings and discussion with my client. He said ok for this.
VO: How long you will be stay in US?
Me: Its going to be 3 weeks. He said ok for this.
VO: Since how long working with current company?
Me: Its 3 years 5 months.. he said ok for this.
He asked only above 3 questions and typed something in system and threw 214 (b).
I had an experience in working in Singapore for similar business discussions and meetings and returned to India once I completed my meetings. How come VO judges and throw 214 (b) where it meant that I do not have any family, financial, professional, work related ties in my home country and also had past experience in some other country.
I am married and even I have mentioned all the necessary details like my spouse details and I am working since 3. 5 years in current company. In this case how VO can justify that I do not have above ties in India and decides I will not return from US to my home country.
This is really a frustrating experience in Mumbai Consulate.
Can someone tell me the procedure to reapply for B1 now.
Thanks in advance.
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B1 Visa : Need help : Re- Apply
My B1/B2 Visa got rejected and I had applied earlier on invitation letter from USA branch of my company.
Now, My company asked me to reply and asked client to send invitation letter for business conference. client company is big Oil company site in US.
Me : Good morning
VO : Good Morning , Passport please
Me : Purpose of travel : We have business review meeting and client meetings scheduled
VO : How long you are working in this company
Me : More than 12 year (Later I realized that I completed 12 year on the interview date actually)
Your package : 11 lak per anum
VO : have you traveled before for business reasons
Me : No , Only to Mauritius as tourist
VO : Pleasure trip Only
Me : Yes
VO : Any reason , you have not traveled before any reason
Me : The first 9 years I was more into design and development of product and was not directly interacting with client.
From last 3 year I am in current project where I am handling client and need to travel for face to face meeting.
VO : sorry , This time I can allow to work there. Please re- apply.
She gave me 214(b) letter.
Please suggest, if Schengen Visa will help here or any other things which I should be preparing.
Now, My company asked me to reply and asked client to send invitation letter for business conference. client company is big Oil company site in US.
Me : Good morning
VO : Good Morning , Passport please
Me : Purpose of travel : We have business review meeting and client meetings scheduled
VO : How long you are working in this company
Me : More than 12 year (Later I realized that I completed 12 year on the interview date actually)
Your package : 11 lak per anum
VO : have you traveled before for business reasons
Me : No , Only to Mauritius as tourist
VO : Pleasure trip Only
Me : Yes
VO : Any reason , you have not traveled before any reason
Me : The first 9 years I was more into design and development of product and was not directly interacting with client.
From last 3 year I am in current project where I am handling client and need to travel for face to face meeting.
VO : sorry , This time I can allow to work there. Please re- apply.
She gave me 214(b) letter.
Please suggest, if Schengen Visa will help here or any other things which I should be preparing.
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B1 Visa
I am adding this long experience here for B1/B2 visa.
Biometric: 11 April 2018
Interview: 12 April 2018
Q & A:
Me: Good morning..
Vo: Nothing
Vo: Passport please
Me: Here it is.
Vo: where you are going.
Me: (place)
Vo: Why you want visit....(place)..
Me: Explained about conference
Vo: have you travelled outside of india before?
Me: Yes..of course ...i have been to UK couple of years back
Vo: In which company you are working
Me: Told company name (related to research)
Vo: what is your role there
Me: explained (related to research)
VO gave me 221g green slip & passport and asked to follow the instructions:
Letter having instruction of sending the relevant documents (research related) by email
Email Sent : 14 April 2018.
After that ADMINISTARTIVE PROCESSING
Till 10 th May 2018
On 11th May, mail received to submit passport
Submitted passport on 14 May 2018
Again ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING till 20 May 2018
On 21 May status changed to Issued.
On 22nd May received passport with US VISA of only one year validity.
Why they issued me only 1 year validity visa why not 10 years?????
Any reason behind that???
Biometric: 11 April 2018
Interview: 12 April 2018
Q & A:
Me: Good morning..
Vo: Nothing
Vo: Passport please
Me: Here it is.
Vo: where you are going.
Me: (place)
Vo: Why you want visit....(place)..
Me: Explained about conference
Vo: have you travelled outside of india before?
Me: Yes..of course ...i have been to UK couple of years back
Vo: In which company you are working
Me: Told company name (related to research)
Vo: what is your role there
Me: explained (related to research)
VO gave me 221g green slip & passport and asked to follow the instructions:
Letter having instruction of sending the relevant documents (research related) by email
Email Sent : 14 April 2018.
After that ADMINISTARTIVE PROCESSING
Till 10 th May 2018
On 11th May, mail received to submit passport
Submitted passport on 14 May 2018
Again ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING till 20 May 2018
On 21 May status changed to Issued.
On 22nd May received passport with US VISA of only one year validity.
Why they issued me only 1 year validity visa why not 10 years?????
Any reason behind that???
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