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B1 visa not approved
I am standing and the officer is conversing with a couple in their 60s. They are conversing in punjabi while officer is trying his best to understand punjabi and replying in Hindi. After 2-3 minutes he says them thay "abhi hum aapko visa nahi de sakte" in his US accent. But they are not leaving the counter. Finally they call security to take them away.
I go there.
Me: Hello Sir, Good morning
He : (No reply) shakes his head and ask for passport and question what is purpose of your visit ?
Me : To attend training at client's location with regard to their product XYZ
He : Your duration in current company ?
Me : 3 months
He after typing for few seconds. We can't approve your visa and hand over 214[b] to me. He never asked why they sending me so early or anything else. He just sent me back. MAybe he was irritated. Nobody left the counter so early as me. I spent less than a minute there.
When should I re-apply ?
I go there.
Me: Hello Sir, Good morning
He : (No reply) shakes his head and ask for passport and question what is purpose of your visit ?
Me : To attend training at client's location with regard to their product XYZ
He : Your duration in current company ?
Me : 3 months
He after typing for few seconds. We can't approve your visa and hand over 214[b] to me. He never asked why they sending me so early or anything else. He just sent me back. MAybe he was irritated. Nobody left the counter so early as me. I spent less than a minute there.
When should I re-apply ?
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B1/B2 Visa - New Delhi
First of all thanks for everyone who had taken their time to write their experience here. They are indeed very helpful
Had my biometric in 15-20 min and was fairy swift. My interview experience held in first week of June 2016 was as follows:
Me: Hi Sir
Vo: Passport please
Me: Here you go
Vo: Why are you travelling to the US?
Me: To attend business meetings and interacting with clients.
Vo: Can you name your clients?
Me: Answered the names of 4-5 clients.
Vo: Total experience in the industry?
Me: Answered
Vo: Your designation?
Me: Answered
Vo: How long will be your stay?
Me: 2 Weeks
Vo: Grabbed my passport in his hand and started typing something for some seconds and then he smiled and said your visa ia approved.
Me: Thank you
Got my visa for 5 years instead of general 10 years..not sure why, anybody with a clue?
Had my biometric in 15-20 min and was fairy swift. My interview experience held in first week of June 2016 was as follows:
Me: Hi Sir
Vo: Passport please
Me: Here you go
Vo: Why are you travelling to the US?
Me: To attend business meetings and interacting with clients.
Vo: Can you name your clients?
Me: Answered the names of 4-5 clients.
Vo: Total experience in the industry?
Me: Answered
Vo: Your designation?
Me: Answered
Vo: How long will be your stay?
Me: 2 Weeks
Vo: Grabbed my passport in his hand and started typing something for some seconds and then he smiled and said your visa ia approved.
Me: Thank you
Got my visa for 5 years instead of general 10 years..not sure why, anybody with a clue?
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B1 Visa Experience on June 14- New Delhi
First of all I need to thank immihelp and users who shared their experiences on the forum. Here is my experience :
I went to New Delhi for my B1 visa to be processed , on 2nd of June, I had my Bio-metric done at the VAC in Nehru place. The process is pretty straight forward , where you will be asked to wait for your turn and the staff will call you according to your appointment slot ( My time was 9:00 AM) . The whole process took no longer than 15-20 mins and I was out of the place.
Things to note: You will not be allowed to carry any kind of bags, purse etc. inside the VAC , but you can carry a cellphone as long as it is switched off. There is no parking available at the VAC, so either you need to park at the Nehru place metro station (200 m) or somewhere in the market. I personally took a CAB to avoid any hassles and delays (Hope this helps to answer you commuting dilemma).
The Interview day:
My interview was scheduled at 10:00 AM CT.
However, there was a huge crowd already waiting in the queue for their turn outside the Consulate.
I reached around 9:30 and I know lot of you might have questions around if you will be able to bring your cellphones along. The answer is yes, but you need to submit it opposite to the US embassy, where there is a security booth , the guy charges 50 bucks and will log your name and phone number and will give you a token in lieu of submission of your phone. ( The process is quite safe).
Now, there is a check point where your passport will be verified by the staff before you are allowed to proceed for the security check. At the security check you will be only allowed to take documents in a transparent folder and any keys if you have with you( it may be Car keys or home key etc.)
now they will re-verify your fingerprints and you will be passed onto the next queue for your interview.
At the interview there are many counters and you will have to wait for your turn.
My Interview ( was a little bit longer than expected):-
VO: Good morning, how are you?
Me: Good Morning , I am good how about you ?
VO: I am good. ( I handed over the passport without her asking for it).
VO: Where in US are you going?
Me: Told her the exact location.
VO: For how long?
Me: 2 weeks.
VO: what is it for? what are you going to do in the US?
Me: I am going for a business meeting.
VO: What is your designation?
Me: IT consultant
VO: I did not undestand, can you elaborate?
Me: Elaborated the role.
VO: what does your company do?
Me: Told her about the company.
VO: Have you ever been outside India?
Me: yes.
VO: Where?
Me: Sin, Thai,China,CAM.
VO: ok, so how long it's been that you are working for the current company?
Me: told her in years months and days.
VO: So when did you join this company?
Me: Told her the exact date.
VO: Have you ever applied for a US visa before?
Me: NO
VO: Kept on typing for minute or so while looking into the computer screen.
I was puzzled as what she was doing, I kept my calm and was very confident.
and there came the Golden words, ok, your " VISA is Approved".
The whole jinx of the interview is to be firm , loud with your answers keeping in mind that you stay polite while answering the questions. Never show signs of nervousness ,listen to the questions carefully and if you do not understand , politely ask to repeat. Answer to the point and don't volunteer information, if they need to know anything they will ask you a second question.
I hope the above experience helps you for your Visa process, "Best Luck" .
I went to New Delhi for my B1 visa to be processed , on 2nd of June, I had my Bio-metric done at the VAC in Nehru place. The process is pretty straight forward , where you will be asked to wait for your turn and the staff will call you according to your appointment slot ( My time was 9:00 AM) . The whole process took no longer than 15-20 mins and I was out of the place.
Things to note: You will not be allowed to carry any kind of bags, purse etc. inside the VAC , but you can carry a cellphone as long as it is switched off. There is no parking available at the VAC, so either you need to park at the Nehru place metro station (200 m) or somewhere in the market. I personally took a CAB to avoid any hassles and delays (Hope this helps to answer you commuting dilemma).
The Interview day:
My interview was scheduled at 10:00 AM CT.
However, there was a huge crowd already waiting in the queue for their turn outside the Consulate.
I reached around 9:30 and I know lot of you might have questions around if you will be able to bring your cellphones along. The answer is yes, but you need to submit it opposite to the US embassy, where there is a security booth , the guy charges 50 bucks and will log your name and phone number and will give you a token in lieu of submission of your phone. ( The process is quite safe).
Now, there is a check point where your passport will be verified by the staff before you are allowed to proceed for the security check. At the security check you will be only allowed to take documents in a transparent folder and any keys if you have with you( it may be Car keys or home key etc.)
now they will re-verify your fingerprints and you will be passed onto the next queue for your interview.
At the interview there are many counters and you will have to wait for your turn.
My Interview ( was a little bit longer than expected):-
VO: Good morning, how are you?
Me: Good Morning , I am good how about you ?
VO: I am good. ( I handed over the passport without her asking for it).
VO: Where in US are you going?
Me: Told her the exact location.
VO: For how long?
Me: 2 weeks.
VO: what is it for? what are you going to do in the US?
Me: I am going for a business meeting.
VO: What is your designation?
Me: IT consultant
VO: I did not undestand, can you elaborate?
Me: Elaborated the role.
VO: what does your company do?
Me: Told her about the company.
VO: Have you ever been outside India?
Me: yes.
VO: Where?
Me: Sin, Thai,China,CAM.
VO: ok, so how long it's been that you are working for the current company?
Me: told her in years months and days.
VO: So when did you join this company?
Me: Told her the exact date.
VO: Have you ever applied for a US visa before?
Me: NO
VO: Kept on typing for minute or so while looking into the computer screen.
I was puzzled as what she was doing, I kept my calm and was very confident.
and there came the Golden words, ok, your " VISA is Approved".
The whole jinx of the interview is to be firm , loud with your answers keeping in mind that you stay polite while answering the questions. Never show signs of nervousness ,listen to the questions carefully and if you do not understand , politely ask to repeat. Answer to the point and don't volunteer information, if they need to know anything they will ask you a second question.
I hope the above experience helps you for your Visa process, "Best Luck" .
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My Visa Experience on June 15
I went to chennai for VISA processing. It was a 2 day schedule. The first day was biometric scanning which got completed in 15-20 min and the next day was interview with the Consulate member.
My appointment was @10:00AM, I went to US consulate at 9:30. I have to stand in the line outside the US consulate for 1hr, by the time I entered the consulate it was 10:45 and again inside there was a big line.
I spent another 45min in the line. Finally, my interview started at 11:30
The interview process:
Me: Good Morning Ma'am.
VO: Good Morning Sir.
VO: Why are you travelling to US?
Me: To attend business meeting and technical discussion about company product(tell the exact product)
VO: which place in US are you visiting?
Me: I am visiting Palo Alto, California
VO: What is your designation in the company?
Me: I am working as Senior Member of Technical Staff
VO: How long have you been in the company?
Me: I have been in the company for __ years(tell the exact number in year and month)
VO: Do you have any family in US?
Me: No
VO: How long will you stay in the US?
Me: I will be staying there for 2 weeks
VO: Thank you Sir, your VISA is approved.
My initial plan was to travel on June 3 and I had filled the same in the application form, but because of 30 days waiting time for the appointment it got postponed. I was expecting some questions on this? But they didn't ask, even if they would have asked, My reply was it was a tentative date and the new date of travel will be in the 2nd week of July.
The overall experience of VISA interview was good, but somehow they have to manage the long waiting queue.
My appointment was @10:00AM, I went to US consulate at 9:30. I have to stand in the line outside the US consulate for 1hr, by the time I entered the consulate it was 10:45 and again inside there was a big line.
I spent another 45min in the line. Finally, my interview started at 11:30
The interview process:
Me: Good Morning Ma'am.
VO: Good Morning Sir.
VO: Why are you travelling to US?
Me: To attend business meeting and technical discussion about company product(tell the exact product)
VO: which place in US are you visiting?
Me: I am visiting Palo Alto, California
VO: What is your designation in the company?
Me: I am working as Senior Member of Technical Staff
VO: How long have you been in the company?
Me: I have been in the company for __ years(tell the exact number in year and month)
VO: Do you have any family in US?
Me: No
VO: How long will you stay in the US?
Me: I will be staying there for 2 weeks
VO: Thank you Sir, your VISA is approved.
My initial plan was to travel on June 3 and I had filled the same in the application form, but because of 30 days waiting time for the appointment it got postponed. I was expecting some questions on this? But they didn't ask, even if they would have asked, My reply was it was a tentative date and the new date of travel will be in the 2nd week of July.
The overall experience of VISA interview was good, but somehow they have to manage the long waiting queue.
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B1 B2..Visa Approved
Hi All....
Thanks to immihelp users for all of their tips and experiences. This is wonderful website.
BioMatric session is very simple, It would hardly take 10 mins to complete entire process....Do not go so early. If you reach on time or if you even get late that would be fine, They would let you in.
Another process is little tough which is Interview with VO.
I gave my interview in Delhi US Embassy. Use Taxi to go there, Huge crowd was there, Do not go so early. Reach on time or just half an hour before maximum.
Security check before you go in....
As soon as you go in you have to go through with security check.
Now you would in interview Queue.
Now you would see lot counters, You would be transferred according to availablity.
I was scheduled for 8:30 AM interview. Huge number of rejections but you don't have worry as people came with silly answers & reasons to go to states. You should have geneuine reason which you can tell it to VO.
VO:- Called me.
Me:- Good Morning Sir(He did not reply)
He was typing something on his system, Getting info update for last person who was before me.
VO:- Why do you want to go to US?
Me:- I have to attend 2 Business conferences on accounting softwares & couple of training sessions on AD.
He was keep on typing....Silent for another 2 mins.
VO:- What you going to do in that confernece.
Me:- Informed him about my conference and its importance for our company and clients who are using those softwares.
He was keep on talking about that conference and in between, He put my passport on drawer and he said "YOU GOT VISA".......
Just 2 Questions.......I was suprised.
Few Tips Guys:-
If you going for Business conferneces or B1-B2 Visa
Please dress formal, Get atleast tie if you cannot wear suite, I was only one who was in Formals.
Be confident.
Only 2 questions would decide your Visa.
"Why you gong to USA"
"Purpose of Trip or Conference"
If they are convinced with purpose, Nobody can stop your visa.....I was on counter number 13. Nice young guy...
ALL THE BEST PEOPLE. Stay Blessed.
Thanks to immihelp users for all of their tips and experiences. This is wonderful website.
BioMatric session is very simple, It would hardly take 10 mins to complete entire process....Do not go so early. If you reach on time or if you even get late that would be fine, They would let you in.
Another process is little tough which is Interview with VO.
I gave my interview in Delhi US Embassy. Use Taxi to go there, Huge crowd was there, Do not go so early. Reach on time or just half an hour before maximum.
Security check before you go in....
As soon as you go in you have to go through with security check.
Now you would in interview Queue.
Now you would see lot counters, You would be transferred according to availablity.
I was scheduled for 8:30 AM interview. Huge number of rejections but you don't have worry as people came with silly answers & reasons to go to states. You should have geneuine reason which you can tell it to VO.
VO:- Called me.
Me:- Good Morning Sir(He did not reply)
He was typing something on his system, Getting info update for last person who was before me.
VO:- Why do you want to go to US?
Me:- I have to attend 2 Business conferences on accounting softwares & couple of training sessions on AD.
He was keep on typing....Silent for another 2 mins.
VO:- What you going to do in that confernece.
Me:- Informed him about my conference and its importance for our company and clients who are using those softwares.
He was keep on talking about that conference and in between, He put my passport on drawer and he said "YOU GOT VISA".......
Just 2 Questions.......I was suprised.
Few Tips Guys:-
If you going for Business conferneces or B1-B2 Visa
Please dress formal, Get atleast tie if you cannot wear suite, I was only one who was in Formals.
Be confident.
Only 2 questions would decide your Visa.
"Why you gong to USA"
"Purpose of Trip or Conference"
If they are convinced with purpose, Nobody can stop your visa.....I was on counter number 13. Nice young guy...
ALL THE BEST PEOPLE. Stay Blessed.
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US B1 VISA IN MUMBAI
Thanks to immihelp users for all the tips and experiences.
I attended my interview today (13 June) here in Mumbai, I arrived at 8:40 AM was scheduled for 9:00 AM batch,they asked for passport at the entry, so be ready with passport while entering, no other documents required.
We waited in the first small room and then went for security scanning, once that is done, you have to wait at the sitting area, there are at least 200 chairs to sit inside before going inside the interview area.
All in the same sitting line are called at once, to go inside, you have to scan your right fingers again, once this is done, stand in queue for the interview, my number came at 27 counter.
VO: GM
Me: Very GM
VO: What is the purpose of your visit?
Me: Business Conference and training sessions
VO: Have you been outside India?
Me: No
VO: Why only you from your company?
Me: I'm the only expert on this product from Mumbai
VO: What is your monthly salary?
Me: YYYY per month
VO: How long is the stay?
Me: 2 weeks.
VO: How many kids you have?
Me: I'm single
VO: Do you live alone?
Me: I'm living with my mother and father.
NO DOCUMENTS ASKED.
VO: Your VISA is approved. :)
ME: THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Cheers, be confident, use simple and clear English.
I attended my interview today (13 June) here in Mumbai, I arrived at 8:40 AM was scheduled for 9:00 AM batch,they asked for passport at the entry, so be ready with passport while entering, no other documents required.
We waited in the first small room and then went for security scanning, once that is done, you have to wait at the sitting area, there are at least 200 chairs to sit inside before going inside the interview area.
All in the same sitting line are called at once, to go inside, you have to scan your right fingers again, once this is done, stand in queue for the interview, my number came at 27 counter.
VO: GM
Me: Very GM
VO: What is the purpose of your visit?
Me: Business Conference and training sessions
VO: Have you been outside India?
Me: No
VO: Why only you from your company?
Me: I'm the only expert on this product from Mumbai
VO: What is your monthly salary?
Me: YYYY per month
VO: How long is the stay?
Me: 2 weeks.
VO: How many kids you have?
Me: I'm single
VO: Do you live alone?
Me: I'm living with my mother and father.
NO DOCUMENTS ASKED.
VO: Your VISA is approved. :)
ME: THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Cheers, be confident, use simple and clear English.
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visa type i will qualify for please guide me.
my brother in law has long set up business in US ,he wants to call me to US to look aftre his business,he is a US citizen. nad im working in india as a technical support agent.
my brother has gas station,stores,etc..just wanted me to come there and look after his business .help me with some guidance
my brother has gas station,stores,etc..just wanted me to come there and look after his business .help me with some guidance
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B1 Visa
Thanks to Immihelp and Ram Kolachalam for suggesting this site. This helps me a lot to overcome the interview.
I have attended my B1 interview on 06/06/16...
The guy before me applied for Student VISA(F1) and got rejected, my heart beat increased with that and my turn came... here goes my session
Me: Good morning sir...!
VO: No response, seriously typing...
VO: What is your company?
Me: YYYY
VO: What is the purpose of visiting?
Me: To attend the Product Training and Knowledge Transfer sessions.
VO: Is your Product is belongs to YYYY Company?
Me: Yes, its owned by our YYYY company.
VO: What is your Product name?
Me: YYY is my Product name. VO didn't understand my product name and he asked me to repeat it and after 4 attempts he got the exact name. (Be clear and keep your self cool)
VO: What is the role of YYY in our company?
Me: Explained in a brief about YYY role.
VO: Can you elaborate more about YYY Product?
Me: Elaborated more clearly.
VO: In which company you will go for your Training?
Me: YYYY US company.
VO: What is your experience?
Me: Close to 2 years.
VO: How long is your duration?
Me: 6 Weeks.
VO: What is your Salary?
Me: told in INR currency per month.
Seriously typing for 30 seconds and with golden words YOUR VISA IS APPROVED :) and enjoy the stay.
With a big smile on face wish him thanks and came out.
I have attended my B1 interview on 06/06/16...
The guy before me applied for Student VISA(F1) and got rejected, my heart beat increased with that and my turn came... here goes my session
Me: Good morning sir...!
VO: No response, seriously typing...
VO: What is your company?
Me: YYYY
VO: What is the purpose of visiting?
Me: To attend the Product Training and Knowledge Transfer sessions.
VO: Is your Product is belongs to YYYY Company?
Me: Yes, its owned by our YYYY company.
VO: What is your Product name?
Me: YYY is my Product name. VO didn't understand my product name and he asked me to repeat it and after 4 attempts he got the exact name. (Be clear and keep your self cool)
VO: What is the role of YYY in our company?
Me: Explained in a brief about YYY role.
VO: Can you elaborate more about YYY Product?
Me: Elaborated more clearly.
VO: In which company you will go for your Training?
Me: YYYY US company.
VO: What is your experience?
Me: Close to 2 years.
VO: How long is your duration?
Me: 6 Weeks.
VO: What is your Salary?
Me: told in INR currency per month.
Seriously typing for 30 seconds and with golden words YOUR VISA IS APPROVED :) and enjoy the stay.
With a big smile on face wish him thanks and came out.
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B1 B2 Visa
Dear All,
I would like to thank the forum and members for the help thats being offered.
I along my wife appeared for B1 B2 visa in Dubai counsalate on 30 May.
Here are the questions asked
VO: Good Morning
We: Good Morning. How are you
VO: I am doing good. Thank You. How about yourself.
Me: Good Thank You
VO : Why are you going to US
Me: To visit family and visit couple of tourist destinations
VO: Who is in US and what tourist destinations you planning to visit
Me: My wifes sister and her family is in US. We plan to visit Florida and if time permits then Newyork as well
VO: You have been to US before right
Me: Yes thats right
VO: Which visa
Me: L1B
VO: How many trips you did to US and when was the last time you were in US
Me : 7 trips and the last time I was in US was July 2011
VO to my wife : What about you madam
Wife : L1 Dependednt. Approximately 15-18 trips. Last one being in July 2011
VO: Where your sister in law located
Me : Maryland
VO : In which company you are working , designation and monthly salary
Me : Answered accordingily
VO to my wife: have your sister filed an immigiration application for tou
Wife : No
VO : Are you guys permanent resident of any country
Me: Yes, Australia
VO: Everything looks fine. Congratulations your visa has been approved.
Me: Thank You. Have a good one.
No documents asked.
Please let me know if anyone has any questions. I will be more tgan happy to help.
Cheers.
I would like to thank the forum and members for the help thats being offered.
I along my wife appeared for B1 B2 visa in Dubai counsalate on 30 May.
Here are the questions asked
VO: Good Morning
We: Good Morning. How are you
VO: I am doing good. Thank You. How about yourself.
Me: Good Thank You
VO : Why are you going to US
Me: To visit family and visit couple of tourist destinations
VO: Who is in US and what tourist destinations you planning to visit
Me: My wifes sister and her family is in US. We plan to visit Florida and if time permits then Newyork as well
VO: You have been to US before right
Me: Yes thats right
VO: Which visa
Me: L1B
VO: How many trips you did to US and when was the last time you were in US
Me : 7 trips and the last time I was in US was July 2011
VO to my wife : What about you madam
Wife : L1 Dependednt. Approximately 15-18 trips. Last one being in July 2011
VO: Where your sister in law located
Me : Maryland
VO : In which company you are working , designation and monthly salary
Me : Answered accordingily
VO to my wife: have your sister filed an immigiration application for tou
Wife : No
VO : Are you guys permanent resident of any country
Me: Yes, Australia
VO: Everything looks fine. Congratulations your visa has been approved.
Me: Thank You. Have a good one.
No documents asked.
Please let me know if anyone has any questions. I will be more tgan happy to help.
Cheers.
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B1 - Chennai - 2nd June 2016
Chennai consulate
Biometrics 1st June
Interview 2nd June
Short interview with VO
Purpose of travel, how many days will you be at US
And tenture of service with my company.
Reason of visit - internal conference
VO said visa approved.
When I checked status online it showed administrative processing. Even today it is showing same with status update date as 2nd june only.
Pls help what this could mean
Biometrics 1st June
Interview 2nd June
Short interview with VO
Purpose of travel, how many days will you be at US
And tenture of service with my company.
Reason of visit - internal conference
VO said visa approved.
When I checked status online it showed administrative processing. Even today it is showing same with status update date as 2nd june only.
Pls help what this could mean
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