L1, L2 Visa

Hi All,

Many thanks to this website immihelp which is indeed very helpful for all the Visa aspirants. I had been following this website posts closely.

My interview was scheduled at 11:00 AM on 5th Sep 2012 . I reached the consulate at 10:00 AM. There was a big queue outside the consulate so it was helpful to be there a bit early.

The Question Answer session with the VO.

VO was a lady and seemed to be friendly (though i was wrong)

Me : Hi GM Mam
VO : GM. (She sounded very cheerful)

Me : How are you doing today ?
VO : Great, how about you

Me : Doing good , thanks.

VO : May i have your papers
Me : Sure (handed over my documents to her)

VO : Is this L1-A or L1-B
Me : L1-B under specialized knowledge worker category.


VO : Which company you work for ?
Me : YYY company (Its is a well known telecom based company)

VO : So where are you going in US
Me : I will be going to Plano, Texas


VO : Ohh ok , which Client?
Me : YYYY

VO : mmmm (Looks like she knew the client as she nodded and repeated the name of the client)

VO : So how much will you be getting in US in INR ?
Me : Well, (paused, Mannnnnn, i had to convert the salary in INR) ,approximately xxx /annum


VO : So what will you be doing for the client ZZZ.
Me : I am an expert in YYY and will be developing and implementing YYYY solution on the client's hardware. This involves YYYY and YYY.

VO : (Stops me in between), So are you a hardware engineer ? (She has stopped working on her system and is directly looking in my eyes)
Me : No Mam, I am a software engineer. For bringing up this hardware i will be writing YYYY and YYY softwares.


VO : (Sounding a bit impatient now) So what exactly will you be doing there ? (Still maintaining eye contact and listening very carefully to what ever i was saying)
Me : Explained in 2-3 sentences again .

VO : Will you be doing integration there?
Me : (Took a deep breath, thought this is the last question and she is about to reject my VISA) Integration will be a part of my job responsibilities there. Now i explained in plain terminology my specialization and the complexity involved in designing such a system. Also told her that i have been doing similar kind of projects from the last 3.5 years and have close to 8 years of work experience.

VO : (nodding her head, started stamping my forms). Ok sounds good. I can approve your Visa today. You will get your passport within 5 business days.

Me : (Phewwwwwwwww, a sigh a relief). Thank you so much Mam.

VO : Take these 2 I-194 forms , give one to your HR and other to the immigration office when you land in US
ME : Yeah , sure . Thanks again mam. You have a great day ahead

VO : You too..


My 2 cents

1. Guys, understand that this L1-B is a specialized knowledge worker Visa. Convince yourself first before going for the interview.
2. Be well prepared for this interview but for heavens sake Do NOT mug up. The VO can immediately get to know.
3. Try to remain calm and confident. I know its very difficult but try.
4. Stop reading atleast 1 day before the interview. This is not an examination. And try to relax as much as possible . Get a good sleep
5. Prepare well, leave the rest to GOD.
6 Last but not the least "All the Very Best for all the Visa aspirants."

Thanks,
Ashish