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B2 Visa Experience !! Approved :)
So I decided that I too want to get a US Visit done. Had reffered to this website quite lot before my interview and hence thought of giving something back by sharing my experience with the people out there.
This is going to be pretty comprehensive and ill try to cover all event's which I thought were important.
Lets begin !
04th July (Coincidence ;-p) : Completed the DS160 form by myself from start to finish. This is most important step in the Visa process. You need to be honest with what you write in this form. This is what the VO will refer to while interviewing you. Also, you cannot download a copy of this form once submitted. Hence please remember what you write (which should not be a problem if you writing the truth and you are filling the form by yourself). One word of advice...you DO NOT need an agent for this. The process is extremely simple and anyone with basic computer knowledge can do it. It is a good idea to NOT have an agent do it for you. This will not only save money, but also boost your confidence about the content of the form. After submitting the form online, I took the 2 appointments, 1 for biometric capture and form verification at VAC amd 2nd for the Visa interview. Bear in mind, you will get the VAC appointment almost immediately, but there is a 45-50 day lag for the actual appointment. Hence plan your travel accordingly. To be safe, keep your travel date 20-25 days post your Visa interview date and then plan backward..
23rd August: VAC appointment (1245 Hrs)
I reached the venue at 1215 hours. Documents required here are your current passport, DS160 confirmation page and appointment confirmation page with Visa fee payment details. No other document is required here. I was allowed inside as soon I reached there. No electronices, Mobile, bags etc are allowed in the VAC. There is a locker facility being offered by an pvt firm which you may use. It is right next to the VAC. They also offer internet and printing service at exorbitant rates :)
Once I cleared the security, my DS160 was checked by one of the VAC agents. My form my perfect, but had one correction. Since I do not have a surname, I had mentioned my full name in the surname section and written FNU in Given name. The lady said that it needs to be the other way around. I rushed to the place next door and got the amendments done. Came back again to the VAC security check. Everything was reverified and I was asked to proceed inside. Once in, a barcode with my Consulate appointment details and time was stuck on the back cover of my passport. I was also issued a token number and was asked to wait in a queue. Once my token number appeared on the screen I moved to a counter. The lady asked for my passport and confirmed my identity by asking my full name and DOB. Once that was done, she asked my preferred language and I replied to it as English. I was asked to read out something which was stuck on the counter. It was an Oath which I had to read out. It basically said that everything I have mentioned for this Visa and what I will mention during the interview will be true and if not, I can be arrested for perjury as per US law. Once that was done, the fingerprints were taken and also a photograph was clicked. The process at VAC was now complete. It actually took jus 12-15 for me to come out, around 1240, which was 5 mins before my actual appointment time 😀
24th August: The interview date.I reached the US consulate at 820. My appointment was for 845. Big crowds were already there. Everything was managed properly here as well. No document is checked apart from the sticker which was stuck on my passport. We were asked to keep the passport in our hands. After various security checks and queues I finally reached the interview area. My identity was once again verfied, this time by a American who asked for a fingerprint match and confirmed by DOB and name. I moved into the final queue and waited for my turn. You can actually hear the other people being interviewed and I was panicking because a lot were being rejected under section 214b. My turn came at 940 and here is how the acutal interview went. The consul was an middle aged man. I had observed him for a while, when I was in the queue and he would rarely look up at anyone and would just continue trying. I reached his window and,
VO: Good morning, your passport please.
Me: Handed over. He returned my old passport saying I do not need this one. All my documents were in the folder I was carrying. I said good morning and asked How are you today?
VO: Good, why do you want to go to the US?
Me: I didnt understand what he said as it was all said in one breath. I replied, I am sorry, I didnt get that.
VO: Why do you wish to travel to the US?
ME: Tourism
VO: Where are you going to go?
Me: San Francisco
VO: Flipping through my passport looking at the stamps. You have travelled before?
Me: Yes, twice to UK, twice to Republic of Ireland, Hongkong, Indonesia, Thailand and Dubai. (Valid UK visa till 2020)
VO: Okay,why San Francisco.
Me: Well I had a choice between LA and SFO. I choose SFO as it seems more apt for the time I was looking to spend, ie.more relaxing.. basically more of my kind of place.
VO: Okay. Who is traveling with you?
Me: I am traveling alone.
VO: Why is that?
Me: My wife who works for Emirates is scheduled to attend a training on 5th Oct in Dubai and hence it clashes with my dates. So she unfortunately couldn't apply. Also, my manager has approved me these dates as my leaves and it cannot be changed.
VO: So what? You surely must have some friends here or there who could join you?
Me: No, I prefer to travel alone considering the number of days I have as leaves. Also, I know someone in US who lives in SJ, CL.But I do not want to disturb their schedule as they are working.
VO: Fine. What do you do?
Me: Working as DM with VF since 7 years and 4 months.
VO: How long have you been working? Whats your total experience?
Me: 12+ years
VO: Nodded. Whose paying?
Me: Self sponsored
VO: Tell me about your last 2 travel's outside India?
Me: Travelled to UK in Apr 2018 and to HK in Dec 2017.
VO: Okay. He was typing throughout the interview and finally stopped asking questions. Continued to type for about 10 more seconds and I just stood there looking at him.
VO: Okay Sir, I am approving your Visa. You will help is in 3-5 business days. Kept kept my passport in a box next to him.
Me: Great! Thank you so much and have a great day ahead.Cheers !
I walked off towards the exit with a wide smile on my face.
The entire interview lasted exactly 45 seconds. At no sstage as I asked to show any document as proof. I checked the CEAC site 30 mins after the interview and the status was Administrative Processing. It moved to Issued on 27th Aug and will be getting the passport tomorrow.
Key points:
1. Fill the DS160 by yourself
2. Dont hire an agent for this visa type as it is not needed at all.
3. Create a good travel history to European countries.
4. Be honest at all stages of process.
5. Smile and be confident during the interview.
6. For visiting visa the category is B2 on DS160
7. Documents play a very minor role here, it is all about the form
and your interview.
V.O. : Hi, Your Passport Please.
Me: Sure.
V.O. : Why do want to go to the US
Me: Tourism Sir!
V.O: Do you have anyone there
Me: Yes my Aunt and My Uncle and also a couple of friends
V.O.: Where do they live and what do your Aunt and Uncle do?
Me: They live in L.A. and they do YYYY and my friends live in Dallas and New York.
V.O.: Are you going to visit them?
Me: Yes
V.O.: Have you travelled before and where and with whom and for how long?
Me: I have been to Bahrain and Brazil for almost 30 days each and I was travelling solo for a vacation.
V.O.: So you had friends in Brazil?
Me: No sir, I made them (V.O. Laughs)
V.O.: I see you have not used your Schengen visa last year?
Me: I couldn't go due to some work commitments.
V.O.: (Still Smiling) I see... you would be in desperate need of a vacation.
Me: Yes definitely
V.O.: Okay then start packing your bags.
Me: Sir? is it confirmed?
V.O.: Yes, you have a pleasant stay in the United States of America and you will get your passport in the next 7 days.
Me: Thanks
No documents asked just saw him in the eye made some humorous comments and confidence.
P.S.: that officer rejected 6 people before me.
and throughout my interview, he was smiling and laughing.
hi,
i want to know the reason why they are rejected my b2 visa.
on 13-08-2018 i attended the interview in Hyderabad
VO: whom u r visiting to US
Me: my sisiter
VO: why u r husband is not trvelling with you?
Me: he doesnt get that much of leaves ..
VO: which company u r husband doing
Me: i said the company name
VO: asked Incometax Documets of my Husband
Me: gave
VO: u r husband date of birth
Me: said
VO: is this is ur first time travelling?
Me: yes
thats it she gave me 214(b) paper i dont know y she is rejected
and i took my 20 months baby to the interview
My sister delivery is there she wants me to help and my parents get the VISA already they went to US on AUG 2nd and i am also want to see my sister
I want to apply second time is there chance to get the VISA ..and improvements for interview my brother in law is a green card holder he is sponsoring me
VO - Hi there, how are you ?
Me - I'm good, GM
MW - Hello
VO - what is your purpose of visit
Me - we are going there for tourism and meet my brother in law
MW - Quiet
VO, okay, is it your sister's husband or wife's brother ?
Me - Wife's brother
MW - my brother
VO - okay
VO - is *** your daughter ?
Me - yes
MW - yes
VO - What does your brother do ?
MW - He is working in *** company
Me - Quiet
VO - where are you working ?
Me -- ZZZ
MW - ZZZ
VO - how long you are going to stay in the US
Me - 15 days
MW - Quiet
VO - how long you both were married ?
MW - 6 years
Me - we got married on leap year, Feb 29 2012
VO - oh okay
VO - have you traveled outside India ?
Me - Yes, Thailand for our honeymoon and Bali, Indonesia with our friends
MW - I have been to US already H1B
VO - okay, how long you were there ?
MW - 1 year
Me - Quiet
VO - how long is your brother in US
MW -- *** years
Me - quiet
VO - okay, your Visa has been approved and hands over a blue form for approval confirmation.
Me - Thank you so much
Mw - thanks, have a nice day.
VO - Smiles.
We - Smiles.
Hello I am an Scientist/Engineer at SCL Chandigarh. 25 Years of age and salary 10-12 Lakh per annum. My brother is in USA working in amazon. So this was supposed to be a sponsored trip by my brother.
My vo has already rejected quite a few applicants.
VO: Give me your passport.
VO: Why do you want to go US.
Me : To visit my brother and tourism purpose.
Vo: What does your brother do.
Me: He is a software development engineer at amazon.
Vo: For how long you will be there.
Me: Sir two weeks.
Vo:Have you been outside to India.
Me: No this is my first time.
Vo: What do you do.
Me: I am an enginner at SCL.
Vo: Are you single/Married.
Me: Single.
Vo: Your visa has been rejected.
I have my own flat and this whole trip was sponsored and also i have a good bank balance but he didnt ask for any document. Please help me why it was rejected and what else i can do.
B2 Visa denied...want to know reason??anyone expert
Hello Everyone,
Me and my wife had applied for Tourist Visa B2 a month ago and was rejected and we just want to know reason for rejection..Few details of us and interview questionnaires
(Name: Mukesh
Age:32
Occupation: service
Salary: 67000rs/pm +(wife-21000rs/pm)
Edu:B.E)
Interview Questions and Answers:
VO:Hello Mukesh
Ans: hello good morning mam(with a smile)
VO:Why do you want to travel to US?
Ans: tourism and travel purpose
VO:do you know any one in US?
Ans: yes my family friend mr xxx
VO: where do you live?
Ans:Pune, Maharashtra
VO:have you travelled other countries??
Ans:Yes srilanka and Thailand with my wife
After few minutes of typing on computer keyboard she handed over our passports and said sorry you are not eligible this time plz try again later…
Hello All - My father B2 visa rejected twice in Chennai consulate. First time in 2016 and second time today, 08/06/2018. Here are the questions from the consulate.
Officer: Where in the USA?
YYYY
Officer: Whom you are visiting the USA?
father: Grandchildren
Officer: How long is your stay?
father: 45 days
Officer: what are you doing in India?
father: Own business
Officer: Monthly salary?
father: 70k
Your visa is rejected. Please advise the next steps? Can I submit one more time or Can I change the consulate and re-apply? Please advise
Sharing my experience, My application B2 visa was rejected on August 1st 2018. Hyderabad
I'm married, my husband working in software engineering in Xxxx company in Bangalore.
My interview goes like this:
Q:What is the purpose of the visit?
A:I am going to visit my brother and tourism purpose.
Q:What do you do?
A: House wife
Q: Is your brother own?
A: No mam cousin brother.
Q:Have you traveled to any other country before?
A:No
Q: why your husband not traveling with you?
A: He is unable to get leave more than a week.
I'm sorry I can't give you a visa right now.
Please can any one help me what's the reason for my rejection. Now am planning to apply on L2 visa can I apply immediately after my B2 visa rejection. My husband traveling to usa on 10th aug.. and help me what is the chances to get L2 visa.
My US B1/B2 VISA REJECTED TWICE IN 10 DAYS UNDER 214 ( B) , WHAT CAN I DO
I recently got job in US MNC on 1st June 2018 and company HR asked me to apply for tourist visa and come for 3 weeks training at Illinios USA. I got this job for Bhopal location and my permanent positing is in Bhopal only
I am Mechanical Engineer from NIT Bhopal with 20 years experience in leading Indian companies i.e. Godrej & Boyce, IFB Industries and Indian Railways and majority of these years ( almost 18 ) I have been posted in Bhopal location only .
I have my own residence in Bhopal since last 30 years with my wife in a permanent job in Bhopal and
my daughter stdying in IISER Bhopal so I have firm ties in India and my native place Bhopal, Financially I am sound too as I am in Senior position with Good salary.
So this is really heart breaking for me as twice in 10 days they have rejected citing that you have newly joined and how can they call you for training for three weeks so soon.
Can anybody advice me what to do as this can impact my job .
what is the way to get qualified in the tourist visa . Is there any expert lawyer or counselor who can help me out in this professionally.
Hello,
I am on h1b . I was working in Greenville ,Sc and now my job location changed to Columbia,Sc . My company has filled the amendment with uscis for change of job location . My case in the USCIS is case received . I am planning to get my parents to USA on B2 visa next month . I will be paying for their trip. I am aware that I need to submit my h1b documents in support of their trip . In this situation I am not sure if my parents B2 visa will be approved since my status is still case received.My question is should I wait until my visa for change of location gets approved ? And then book visa interview for my parents and then get them to USA ?
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