L1, L2 Visa

Excited to get my visa approved and would like to share my experience.

First off, my L1-B DD worth 27,000 INR towards L1 fraud detection and prevention was returned citing reduction in visa fees due to dollar devaluation against INR.

I was asked to pay the amount via credit card (which I did) or come back again with a fresh DD for reduced amount.

Second my interaction with the Visa officer was very smooth.

VO: Good morning
Me: Good morning

VO: Which company do you work for
Me: I work for <company>

VO: Have you ever been to states before
Me: Yes, <this-many-times>

VO: How long did you stay ?
Me: <Durations for the visits>

VO: Where are you going ?
Me: I am going to <City> in <State>

VO: Is your visa category L1A or B
Me: L1B

VO: How long have you been working with this company
Me: X years and X months

VO: What's the project
Me: <2 sentences about the project>

VO: And the specialization you are applying against
Me: <2 sentences about specialization>

VO: Indian salary in Lakhs per annum
Me: YYYY Lakhs per annum

VO: How long are you going to be staying there
Me: <duration of stay>

Third, interaction with my wife also went smooth

VO: Madam, when were you married ?
Wife: <exact date>

VO: What your Husband's father's name
Wife: Its Mr. < YYYY >

VO: Have you ever been to states before
Wife: <Yes/No>

At this point Visa office starts writing on my application and says

"Sir your visa is approved and your passports will be couriered back to your mailing address"

As folks mentioned on this thread, following are the things that helped

1. Short, clear and to the point responses to the questions asked. Details only if asked further.
2. Good American product company
3. Decent Indian and American Salary
4. Good work experience

All the best :-)