Business Visa - B1

I had my first interview on June 28, 2016 at Delhi in which I was rejected.

VO - What's the purpose of your visit?
Me - To attend business meetings and do client interaction

VO - How long is your travel plan?
Me - 4 weeks

VO - Where do you work?
Me - XYZ

VO - Where are you going?
Me - Rockaway, New Jersey. Client's office is in New Jersey.

VO - Have you traveled outside India before?
Me - Yes, I went to England in 2012 for 12 weeks

VO - What did you do there?
Me - Explained that I went there for research project when I was in college

VO - What will you do in US?
Me - I have to attend few meetings with the client during my time there.

VO - Have you traveled with this company before?
Me - No

VO - How long have you been working here?
Me - 8 months

VO -Sry, at this point in time, we can't issue you the visa. <Handed 214(b)> Thanks for your time.

It was heartbreaking!! :(

I applied again after 1 month; this time Chennai office. Nothing much had changed in my circumstances in the last 1 month. I knew however that I had to give more detailed account of the purpose of the visit. I had my interview on Aug 9, 2016.

VO - Good morning, how are you doing?
Me - I am doing good. How are you?

VO- I am doing great too. Can I have your passport?
Me -Sure. <Handing over the passport>

VO- so, what's the purpose of your visit?
Me - Explained her in a little detail the purpose of the visit (attending business meetings and doing client interaction but conveyed this in a more sophisticated way)

VO - How long are you planning to go?
Me -2 weeks

VO - Where are you going?
Me - New Jersey.

She then typed on her system for the next 1 -1.5 mins and then came the golden words.."Your visa is approved. You can collect your visa in a couple of days". I was happy and relieved. I was expecting a lot of questions on my previous rejection and that why I had chosen Chennai over Delhi this time or that why was applying within 1 month of getting rejected. But none were asked. :)