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B1 Visa Success Story
Hi Guys,
Thanks a lot IMMIHELP for giving me pointers and preparing before the Visa Interview.
Just came out from US Embassy with Visa Approval.
I had appointment at 10:30 AM in morning and reached embassy at 9:35.
After few minutes of security checks and biometric scan i was in the Queue. Standing in long Queue and looking at the other participants you will get more confuse but ignore it.
Here is my Experience
Me : Good Morning
VO : Ignored it and asked for Passport.
Me : Handed over passport with slight smile.
VO : Again ignored it and got busy looking at his screen for 2 Mins (increased my heartbeat)
VO : What is the Purpose of your visit ? (Very very important question)
Me : Business Meeting for Requirement Discuss and Knowledge Transfer (Exact Words)
VO : Paused for again 2 mins and got busy with his PC Screen (My heart beat increased to 150)
VO : What's the duration of your visit ?
Me : 4 Weeks
Me : I was expecting more questions and with increased difficulty.
But
VO : Your Visa is Approved Sir.
Me : Very Surprised and Happy smile me on my face, and Thank you.
Hope it help other to learn from the experience.
Thanks a lot IMMIHELP for giving me pointers and preparing before the Visa Interview.
Just came out from US Embassy with Visa Approval.
I had appointment at 10:30 AM in morning and reached embassy at 9:35.
After few minutes of security checks and biometric scan i was in the Queue. Standing in long Queue and looking at the other participants you will get more confuse but ignore it.
Here is my Experience
Me : Good Morning
VO : Ignored it and asked for Passport.
Me : Handed over passport with slight smile.
VO : Again ignored it and got busy looking at his screen for 2 Mins (increased my heartbeat)
VO : What is the Purpose of your visit ? (Very very important question)
Me : Business Meeting for Requirement Discuss and Knowledge Transfer (Exact Words)
VO : Paused for again 2 mins and got busy with his PC Screen (My heart beat increased to 150)
VO : What's the duration of your visit ?
Me : 4 Weeks
Me : I was expecting more questions and with increased difficulty.
But
VO : Your Visa is Approved Sir.
Me : Very Surprised and Happy smile me on my face, and Thank you.
Hope it help other to learn from the experience.
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Business visa B1
I attended B1 visa interview on 23rd December 2015 , New delhi.
VO: Passport please
Me: Given passport
VO: What is your designation
Me: Senior engineer
VO: What is your salary
Me: YYYY rs.
VO: How long is your trip?
Me: 2 weeks
VO: How long have you been working with?
Me: 4 years
VO: Purpose of the trip?
Me: I am going to attend the project meetings and discuss technical matters so that i can incorporate their comments into my design.
VO: handed over rejection letter.
Me: :-(
I am trying my luck again on 22nd Jan 2016.
VO: Passport please
Me: Given passport
VO: What is your designation
Me: Senior engineer
VO: What is your salary
Me: YYYY rs.
VO: How long is your trip?
Me: 2 weeks
VO: How long have you been working with?
Me: 4 years
VO: Purpose of the trip?
Me: I am going to attend the project meetings and discuss technical matters so that i can incorporate their comments into my design.
VO: handed over rejection letter.
Me: :-(
I am trying my luck again on 22nd Jan 2016.
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214b Denial on 12th January
Hello All.
I own a private limited company which deals in building websites and selling them. A US based company is interested in buying one of my websites and for that they sent me an invite to be in US for 1 week for negotiations and finalizing the deal.
Here's my interview - 12/01/2016
Me: Good Morning.
VO : Good Morning. Please give me your passport ( I passed it )
VO: Why do you want to travel to US
Me: There's a company in US which is buying our website and we need to meet in person to finalize the deal
VO: Why do you want your wife with you?
Me: Because we both are equal partners, we both need to be present for quick decision and legal formalities.
VO : Have you travelled anywhere else outside India?
Me: We travelled to Dubai last year?
VO: Any where else?
Me: No. Nowhere else
VO: So are you selling your business?
Me: Yes we are selling our website. They have sent us an invitation letter and are taking care of our expenses as well.
VO: Sorry, I can't approve you at this time.
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I had all the papers but he didn't look at any. I am assuming the last question got me where he misunderstood that I am selling my ENTIRE business. I am just selling one of the sites my company owns and this is the nature of my work. Making and selling websites.
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I have re applied and date is 28th January...
I need some help on how to clear it this time and what to say and what not to say?
What affect does my previous rejection will have because it is so recent.
I own a private limited company which deals in building websites and selling them. A US based company is interested in buying one of my websites and for that they sent me an invite to be in US for 1 week for negotiations and finalizing the deal.
Here's my interview - 12/01/2016
Me: Good Morning.
VO : Good Morning. Please give me your passport ( I passed it )
VO: Why do you want to travel to US
Me: There's a company in US which is buying our website and we need to meet in person to finalize the deal
VO: Why do you want your wife with you?
Me: Because we both are equal partners, we both need to be present for quick decision and legal formalities.
VO : Have you travelled anywhere else outside India?
Me: We travelled to Dubai last year?
VO: Any where else?
Me: No. Nowhere else
VO: So are you selling your business?
Me: Yes we are selling our website. They have sent us an invitation letter and are taking care of our expenses as well.
VO: Sorry, I can't approve you at this time.
----
I had all the papers but he didn't look at any. I am assuming the last question got me where he misunderstood that I am selling my ENTIRE business. I am just selling one of the sites my company owns and this is the nature of my work. Making and selling websites.
---
I have re applied and date is 28th January...
I need some help on how to clear it this time and what to say and what not to say?
What affect does my previous rejection will have because it is so recent.
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Don't worry about B1 interview. It is very smooth if you are cool
Hello All,
I am done with my interview on 13th Jan. Interview was very cool and smooth. All you have to do is dont show your nervousness on your face. Be confident, listen carefully and finally have smile on your face. My interview questions.
Me : GM. How are you?
VO : GM. Am fine. How are you.
Me: I am fine too. Thanks for asking.
VO: What is the purpose of your visit?
ME : I explained it in simple manner in just 2 sentences.
VO: What is your company name.
Me: ZZZ.
Vo: what is your desgination?
Me: I am a network Engineer.
VO: why your company has chosen you ?
Me: I am the specialized person senior person in this field.
VO: Do you have invitation letter?
Me: yes and passed the invitation letter. She read for 15secs.
VO: How long you will stay there?
Me:
I am done with my interview on 13th Jan. Interview was very cool and smooth. All you have to do is dont show your nervousness on your face. Be confident, listen carefully and finally have smile on your face. My interview questions.
Me : GM. How are you?
VO : GM. Am fine. How are you.
Me: I am fine too. Thanks for asking.
VO: What is the purpose of your visit?
ME : I explained it in simple manner in just 2 sentences.
VO: What is your company name.
Me: ZZZ.
Vo: what is your desgination?
Me: I am a network Engineer.
VO: why your company has chosen you ?
Me: I am the specialized person senior person in this field.
VO: Do you have invitation letter?
Me: yes and passed the invitation letter. She read for 15secs.
VO: How long you will stay there?
Me:
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B1 Visa Application
I have one suggestion.
When you go for interview, I really suggest that do not answer any question instantly or immediately after the question is asked.
Do not make any hurry you **must** take 3-4 seconds and then answer it by understanding the question properly.
Also i am sure you will not be able to hear the question properly so if you are not able to understand it or you have understood it partially,
Do not answer it, ask again for the question kindly.
When you go for interview, I really suggest that do not answer any question instantly or immediately after the question is asked.
Do not make any hurry you **must** take 3-4 seconds and then answer it by understanding the question properly.
Also i am sure you will not be able to hear the question properly so if you are not able to understand it or you have understood it partially,
Do not answer it, ask again for the question kindly.
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B1 Visa Application
I was asked following questions in interview on my application of B1 Visa:
which company are you visiting?
why are you going?
why only you?
what is your company?
what is the location?
what is your previous company?
what is your experience?
Have you visited outside India before?
which company are you visiting?
why are you going?
why only you?
what is your company?
what is the location?
what is your previous company?
what is your experience?
Have you visited outside India before?
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B1 Visa at Hyderabad on 07/01/2016
Hi all,
First of all a big big thanks to Immihelp and the users who post their relative experiences.
My Visa Application Center slot was on jan 4th 9.11 A.M I have reached there by 8.30 and security allowed me to go in.
Docs required.
1. PassPort
2. DS -160 confirmation
3. Appointment confirmation.
in the entrance they will verify all the documents and paste a sticker on the passport with a barcode.
later a token was given with the counter number. When my turn comes I went there there they will ask a basic questions like purpose of your visit, spell your name, date of birth etc. All they ask is the information on passport laterr they took fingerprints and Photograph. Im done for the day.
My interview at consulate is on 07/01/2016 at 12.00 PM.
I have reached there by 11.00 am I see long queue at the entrance so I stood in queue by 11.10.
later basic security checks would take few minutes and they will allow peoples in batches for inerviews.
After all I reached my counter by the time around 12.20.
Now the game starts
VO : Passport please
Me : Passed it
VO: Company sir?
Me : YYYY ZZZ PVT LTD
VO: Your salary?
ME : 5.4 lacks per annum.
VO: Your role?
Me : (Here I thought for a little bit cause did not hear properly and told) I'm an associate.
VO: Why are you going to US? (Much awaited question)
Me: Explained in detail in 3 lines to cover major equirements.
VO:Duration?
Me: 90 days.
VO: Where do you stay?
Me : My company has provided me an accommodation at (Mentioned the address).
VO: Is that a hotel or apartment or YYYY ?
Me : (I interrupted and said) My compnay emloyess are staying there.
VO: who is your cliet?
Me: YYYY X
VO: Are you married?
Me: NO
VO: Your visa approved
Me: Pardon me please
VO: Your visa approved.
Me: Thank you.
I left the counter immediately.
Every answer should be simple and straight to the point. your purpose should be given in details.
Wear formals for best look as you are applying for business Visa.
I was tensed a lot and nervous but did not show it on my face.
Have a simple smile and answer straight and confident.
P.S : Please carry a passport photo as per requirements,almost it is not required. But in rareset of the rare scenarios they might ask you for the photograph because of the technical issues they have.
First of all a big big thanks to Immihelp and the users who post their relative experiences.
My Visa Application Center slot was on jan 4th 9.11 A.M I have reached there by 8.30 and security allowed me to go in.
Docs required.
1. PassPort
2. DS -160 confirmation
3. Appointment confirmation.
in the entrance they will verify all the documents and paste a sticker on the passport with a barcode.
later a token was given with the counter number. When my turn comes I went there there they will ask a basic questions like purpose of your visit, spell your name, date of birth etc. All they ask is the information on passport laterr they took fingerprints and Photograph. Im done for the day.
My interview at consulate is on 07/01/2016 at 12.00 PM.
I have reached there by 11.00 am I see long queue at the entrance so I stood in queue by 11.10.
later basic security checks would take few minutes and they will allow peoples in batches for inerviews.
After all I reached my counter by the time around 12.20.
Now the game starts
VO : Passport please
Me : Passed it
VO: Company sir?
Me : YYYY ZZZ PVT LTD
VO: Your salary?
ME : 5.4 lacks per annum.
VO: Your role?
Me : (Here I thought for a little bit cause did not hear properly and told) I'm an associate.
VO: Why are you going to US? (Much awaited question)
Me: Explained in detail in 3 lines to cover major equirements.
VO:Duration?
Me: 90 days.
VO: Where do you stay?
Me : My company has provided me an accommodation at (Mentioned the address).
VO: Is that a hotel or apartment or YYYY ?
Me : (I interrupted and said) My compnay emloyess are staying there.
VO: who is your cliet?
Me: YYYY X
VO: Are you married?
Me: NO
VO: Your visa approved
Me: Pardon me please
VO: Your visa approved.
Me: Thank you.
I left the counter immediately.
Every answer should be simple and straight to the point. your purpose should be given in details.
Wear formals for best look as you are applying for business Visa.
I was tensed a lot and nervous but did not show it on my face.
Have a simple smile and answer straight and confident.
P.S : Please carry a passport photo as per requirements,almost it is not required. But in rareset of the rare scenarios they might ask you for the photograph because of the technical issues they have.
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B1 VISA experience to attend a conference
Hi Everyone,
I attended the VISA interview in Chennai consulate. The purpose of visit was to attend a reputed conference and present my paper there. I am a research scholar from one of the premier institutes in India.
The first day was, as usual, for fingerprinting. My appointment was at 8:30am. I had reached the venue around 7:30am. I was little early. I suggest that you can reach 30 minutes prior to your appointment time.
I was let in through a well managed line around 8:10. The process was over within 10 minutes and I was out by 8:30! This is a very streamlined and simple procedure and no need to worry about it. You can also carry your mobile phone. It must be switched off, that's all.
The interview was on the next day at 8:30am. I reached around 7:45am. I was immediately placed in the line. It was moving pretty slowly. First, one of the officers will just check your passport and fingerprints. Mostly to verify if you are the same person who gave the biometrics!
Then slowly, you'll be sent to a consular officer. It was a middle-aged lady. The interview went as follows.
Q) Hi, passport please.
I gave my passport.
Q) Is this your first US VISA application?
A) Yes ma'am.
Q) Ok, so you are a research scholar in XYZ field? What is XYZ?
A) I explained very briefly about my research area.
Q) What's the purpose of your visit?
A) I'm going to present my paper at the conference ABC.
Q) Do you have some information/document about this conference?
A) Yes ma'am, I have the invitation letter from the conference organizers.
She took the letter, glanced over it.
Q) So what is the topic of your paper? Can you explain it to me?
A) I told her again a summary of the paper in 2-3 sentences, she was just concentrating on some key words.
Q) Who's funding your conference trip?
A) My institute (it's better to mention only one major source if you have multiple funding agencies. Also, carry a document showing the funding details, if available)
Finally she told, "Ok sir, your VISA is approved, all the best for your presentation!". I told "thanks" and that was it!
So basically, she took my passport and saw my invitation letter. That's all. Didn't check any other documents.
I attended the VISA interview in Chennai consulate. The purpose of visit was to attend a reputed conference and present my paper there. I am a research scholar from one of the premier institutes in India.
The first day was, as usual, for fingerprinting. My appointment was at 8:30am. I had reached the venue around 7:30am. I was little early. I suggest that you can reach 30 minutes prior to your appointment time.
I was let in through a well managed line around 8:10. The process was over within 10 minutes and I was out by 8:30! This is a very streamlined and simple procedure and no need to worry about it. You can also carry your mobile phone. It must be switched off, that's all.
The interview was on the next day at 8:30am. I reached around 7:45am. I was immediately placed in the line. It was moving pretty slowly. First, one of the officers will just check your passport and fingerprints. Mostly to verify if you are the same person who gave the biometrics!
Then slowly, you'll be sent to a consular officer. It was a middle-aged lady. The interview went as follows.
Q) Hi, passport please.
I gave my passport.
Q) Is this your first US VISA application?
A) Yes ma'am.
Q) Ok, so you are a research scholar in XYZ field? What is XYZ?
A) I explained very briefly about my research area.
Q) What's the purpose of your visit?
A) I'm going to present my paper at the conference ABC.
Q) Do you have some information/document about this conference?
A) Yes ma'am, I have the invitation letter from the conference organizers.
She took the letter, glanced over it.
Q) So what is the topic of your paper? Can you explain it to me?
A) I told her again a summary of the paper in 2-3 sentences, she was just concentrating on some key words.
Q) Who's funding your conference trip?
A) My institute (it's better to mention only one major source if you have multiple funding agencies. Also, carry a document showing the funding details, if available)
Finally she told, "Ok sir, your VISA is approved, all the best for your presentation!". I told "thanks" and that was it!
So basically, she took my passport and saw my invitation letter. That's all. Didn't check any other documents.
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Status "Administrative Processing"
Hi Friends,
Today I attended B1 interview at hyderabad and consular officer said my visa is approved and taken my passport. But if I see the status on ceac.state.gov. My application status shows "Administrative Processing".
They did not issue any 221g to me or any other slip.
Has anyone faced this situation before?
whom should i contact regarding this?
How long does this status show?
Should I need to submit any documents?
Please help me
Thanks a lot in advance.
Thanks,
Jagathees
Today I attended B1 interview at hyderabad and consular officer said my visa is approved and taken my passport. But if I see the status on ceac.state.gov. My application status shows "Administrative Processing".
They did not issue any 221g to me or any other slip.
Has anyone faced this situation before?
whom should i contact regarding this?
How long does this status show?
Should I need to submit any documents?
Please help me
Thanks a lot in advance.
Thanks,
Jagathees
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B1 VISA APPROVAL
Hi Everybody,
I had my B1 visa Biometric on 29 Dec and Visa interview on 30 Dec at Chennai.
Day 1 Biometric:
Documents required:
Passport
DS160 FORM
Appointment Confirmation
1st security Check:
Comparison of passport and Ds 160 form .
Once Name ,passport number etc are correct you will be directed to next security check.
2 or 3 security checks after which you will be given a token for the counter.
In the counter biometrics will be done.
Mobile phones are allowed inside for biometrics but should be switched off during security check.
Just in caseyou DS 160has some issue with name mismatch etc dont worry.
They will give you time to get back ,rectify it ,and come back with new form.
New form will be used later for all other process.
Day 2 :
Visa interview 11 AM
1)SECURITY CHECK
2)you will join a queue outside the building after which you will be directed for Biometrics checking queue. DS 160 will be stamped again
3)After that you will be joining the interview queue.
All visa candidates will be in same queue.
when your turn comes you will be directed to any of the counter which is free.
my experience:
Me: Good morning mam
Vo:Good morn.Passport Please
(Handed over the passport)
Vo:Purpose of Travel
Me: Business Meeting and requirements gathering (Exact words)
Vo:Place of travel
Me: xxx City
Vo: State?
Me: xx State.
Vo:How long you have been associated with your company?
Me: x Months
Vo: how long is your trip?
Me :7 days
Vo: whats your salary in annum
Me:x lakhs per annum
Thank you.your visa is approved.
so just answer to the point.Be cool.
All the best :)
I had my B1 visa Biometric on 29 Dec and Visa interview on 30 Dec at Chennai.
Day 1 Biometric:
Documents required:
Passport
DS160 FORM
Appointment Confirmation
1st security Check:
Comparison of passport and Ds 160 form .
Once Name ,passport number etc are correct you will be directed to next security check.
2 or 3 security checks after which you will be given a token for the counter.
In the counter biometrics will be done.
Mobile phones are allowed inside for biometrics but should be switched off during security check.
Just in caseyou DS 160has some issue with name mismatch etc dont worry.
They will give you time to get back ,rectify it ,and come back with new form.
New form will be used later for all other process.
Day 2 :
Visa interview 11 AM
1)SECURITY CHECK
2)you will join a queue outside the building after which you will be directed for Biometrics checking queue. DS 160 will be stamped again
3)After that you will be joining the interview queue.
All visa candidates will be in same queue.
when your turn comes you will be directed to any of the counter which is free.
my experience:
Me: Good morning mam
Vo:Good morn.Passport Please
(Handed over the passport)
Vo:Purpose of Travel
Me: Business Meeting and requirements gathering (Exact words)
Vo:Place of travel
Me: xxx City
Vo: State?
Me: xx State.
Vo:How long you have been associated with your company?
Me: x Months
Vo: how long is your trip?
Me :7 days
Vo: whats your salary in annum
Me:x lakhs per annum
Thank you.your visa is approved.
so just answer to the point.Be cool.
All the best :)
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