Business Visa - B1

Hey all..

I posted a query 2 days back but didnt see any response coming. However, in the mean time, I finished my Visa Interview and got it approved.

The immihelp Visa interview experiences of others has immensely helped me in preparation of the interview.

here is my experience:

on 15-March-18, the biometrics was done, it went pretty smooth.no issues faced, everything was done within 40 mins.

Note: you can carry your mobile to biometrics, but keep it in silent/airplane mode. there is locker facility provided by the Building Facility management for a small price.
outsiders can keep their luggage in it.

On 16-March, I reached the Embassy at 11:30 Am for 11:45 AM appointment.There were many happy and sad faces that were coming out of the embassy after their interview, some people were crying, some were jumping.I was getting nervous seeing all that, So I stopped looking at people :) I was let in exactly at 11:45 AM, after going in, security checks were done, biometrics were checked within 45 mins I was before the VO.

Note: For people who want to take their bikes/cars, there is a BotanicalGarden/ Semmozhi Poonga just a few steps away from the embassy on the opp side of the road. You can park your vehicles there and go to the embassy, you may have to walk a bit, 700-800 mtrs, but there is an option :)

When I reach the counter at close to 12:20 PM (11:45 PM slot is last slot before lunch time) the VO was typing something for the previous candidate. Hence, asked me to wait for a few mins. I patiently waited until she asked me to come forward.
The VO was in a rush so she could leave for lunch after finishing the interviews.

This is how it went:

I: Good Afternoon maam
VO: didnt care nor responded to what I said (i had an inner feeling that VO wasnt interested)
VO: Passport please
I: here it is.
VO: what is the purpose of your visit?
I: to participate business meetings and discussions with our client.
VO: how long?
I: 3 weeks
VO: What are the meetings about?
I: to discuss business strategies and plans with stake holders, these meetings involve brain storming sessions, these meetings are meant to add value for our client and make their processes efficient.
VO: who is your client?
I: xxxxx (a well known company)
VO: which location?
I: NJ
VO: Annual package
I: xx laks(she took a long time, was doing something on the screen,as I mentioned my package per month, I didnt include the bonuses and perks that I receive at the end of every year).
VO: how much did you say?
I: again xx Laks
VO: thanks. Your visa is approved. You can collect it after 2-3 working days.

it took close to 2-3 mins for the entire process, was highly relieved after a bad night's sleep.

I had a thorough preparation for the answers, but still every time I was reharsing, I kept adding more to the actual answer :D

I was very thankful to God for getting the Visa approved.. since it was lunch time, VOs were leaving the counters and there were a lot of people for L1 blanket Visas than B1 visas when I went in.

For all those who have their interview in coming day, guys, be confident, give your best, and leave the rest to VO and GOD, there is nothing else we can do.

life doesn't end at B1 .. as mine didnt end after 3 H1 applications :D