Business Visa - B1

Attended B1 interview at Hyderabad Consulate on Nov 20th-09.
- Arrived at the consulate by 8.30 Am..Parking is toooo far…So, better skip ur morning workout plans ;)
- Initial check near the entry gate..only 9 am slot ppl where let inside!!!
- Check 2: Was asked to remove Belt, blazer, id, pen, keys, documents and put them in a huge tray…
- All my stuff goes through a scanner, I went tru d metal detector too. After check, I was allowed to put all my stuff back..belt etc
- Document Check goes on..I was asked to write my full name in my native language coz I left it empty in the 156 form. Writing my name in my mother tongue was a difficult part..I forgot the lipi…took the help of ppl around and wrote it…
- Waiting Zone: immediately after entering this zone, I was issued a token number..jus like what we get in banks..etc
- Waited for my number to flash on the screen..there u go..tats my no…
- Standing near the VO, next to someone who is already giving her interview..
- Started feeling nervous..can’t help it..friends!!! I said to myself “You can do it, jus be attentive!!!” Prayed to god…and here the VO waves at me…
ME: Good Morning, how r u doing?(Passed my docs, pass 156 n 157)
VO: Im good, how r u?
ME: im good, thanks 
VO: u work wid YYYY (Dint look in to my docs till now)
ME: Yes (I hung my ID on my neck with a broad tag with the name of company printed all over it)
VO: Why are you going to ZZZ?
ME: business meetings blaw blaw
VO: How long u been working at YYYY
ME: ZZZ
VO: Whats ur role?
ME: blaw blaw(Short n brief)
VO: What will you do in US?
ME: blaw blaw(this was a tricky question coz she asked me something similar already). Presence of mind matters a lot!!!! I gave a suitable answer to d question!
VO: Whats ur income?
ME: YYYY X
VO: Alrite, I am approving your Visa, u will receive it in few days!!!
ME: Thanks a lot!
VO: Have a good day!
ME: You have a gud one too!! 
All done in 60 secs

Imp Points:
- Dressing good is not enough, dress smart!! Wear ur company’s id in a visible manner!
- Be Attentive! “Presence of Mind is too essential”
- Speak Louder, don’t hesitate..Be polite and exchange pleasantries
- Ask to repeat, if u don’t hear or understand..(The VO sounded as if she were in a submarine)..cant help it, the glass is too thick..and the environment absorbs all sound!!!