For visitors, travel, student and other international travel medical insurance.
Visit insubuy.com or call +1 (866) INSUBUY or +1 (972) 985-4400
Visa
L1, L2 Visa
Fields marked as * are required.
L1A- Approved - Chennai
This forum has been immense help in preparing me for L1 interviews. I have been to consulate for H1 but never on L1. Read and heard all rejection stories and was skeptical for getting approval.
Had OFC and Consulate interview on same day 17- Apr- 2015. Took nearby hotel to ensure my commute is minimal.
OFC:
OFC was scheduled at 8:00 AM in morning. Took auto at 7:30 and was there by 7:40. Guard separated 8:00 and 8:30 lines. Entered premises by 7:50 and was out by 8:10. They checked DS-160 confirmation, passport and appointment only.
Visa Interview:
Consulate interview was scheduled at 11:00. Started by 10:30 and reached by 10:45 AM. Though there was huge traffic, thanks to Ola cab, he made it possible. Don't carry any mobile phone or even water bottle. They don't allow them. There was no line. Got though security clearance. If you are wearing blazer or coat, you would be asked to remove it for security check.
Couple of lines were formed for finger print and DS-160 verification. After verification, you would be asked to segregate first 4 pages of I-129 and I-797. Make three sets of it. Better prepare them before going there. They asked us to pay fee of $500 and get receipt.
After paying L1 fraud prevention fee, we were asked to get into a single line. There were 5 - 6 counters. Most of them were tense and trying to keep calm and brave smile on their face :) Saw few VO officers were issuing blue slip for most of them after grilling them with questions. Finally my turn came and stood in line specific to a counter.
Me: Greetings to VO
VO: No response. Took my passports.
VO: Why are you unbundlling it. Give me those papers !!!
VO: Tried to scan barcode on passport. What are these 3 passports for.
VO: Take away these and give me only recent one. Come back in line after you get this sorted.
Me: Thanks and Sure will come back.
Removed my old passport and got back to line with only new passport.
Me: Greetings to VO
VO: No Response. Already had his hand near counter asking for docs.
VO: Read I-129 and was staring at screen.
VO: Whats your hihgest level of education on my spouse
Spouse: YYYY
VO: Who is your client?
Me: X Y Z
VO: Took stamp pad and stamped on all three sets of papers. Gave back docs!!
Me: Took them back and walked out of building.
Generally US VO will have curtesy of greeting back and talk nicely even if they reject. This guy was an exception. He was harsh, rude and felt he was doing a favor. Regardless he approved visa but with validity of less than year.
Note: You don't need to present old passport stappled to new one if you have. Give only old ones.
Don't wear blazer or heavy stuff. It doesn't guarantee any thing. Poor chap in full suite standing in front of me got rejected.
Had OFC and Consulate interview on same day 17- Apr- 2015. Took nearby hotel to ensure my commute is minimal.
OFC:
OFC was scheduled at 8:00 AM in morning. Took auto at 7:30 and was there by 7:40. Guard separated 8:00 and 8:30 lines. Entered premises by 7:50 and was out by 8:10. They checked DS-160 confirmation, passport and appointment only.
Visa Interview:
Consulate interview was scheduled at 11:00. Started by 10:30 and reached by 10:45 AM. Though there was huge traffic, thanks to Ola cab, he made it possible. Don't carry any mobile phone or even water bottle. They don't allow them. There was no line. Got though security clearance. If you are wearing blazer or coat, you would be asked to remove it for security check.
Couple of lines were formed for finger print and DS-160 verification. After verification, you would be asked to segregate first 4 pages of I-129 and I-797. Make three sets of it. Better prepare them before going there. They asked us to pay fee of $500 and get receipt.
After paying L1 fraud prevention fee, we were asked to get into a single line. There were 5 - 6 counters. Most of them were tense and trying to keep calm and brave smile on their face :) Saw few VO officers were issuing blue slip for most of them after grilling them with questions. Finally my turn came and stood in line specific to a counter.
Me: Greetings to VO
VO: No response. Took my passports.
VO: Why are you unbundlling it. Give me those papers !!!
VO: Tried to scan barcode on passport. What are these 3 passports for.
VO: Take away these and give me only recent one. Come back in line after you get this sorted.
Me: Thanks and Sure will come back.
Removed my old passport and got back to line with only new passport.
Me: Greetings to VO
VO: No Response. Already had his hand near counter asking for docs.
VO: Read I-129 and was staring at screen.
VO: Whats your hihgest level of education on my spouse
Spouse: YYYY
VO: Who is your client?
Me: X Y Z
VO: Took stamp pad and stamped on all three sets of papers. Gave back docs!!
Me: Took them back and walked out of building.
Generally US VO will have curtesy of greeting back and talk nicely even if they reject. This guy was an exception. He was harsh, rude and felt he was doing a favor. Regardless he approved visa but with validity of less than year.
Note: You don't need to present old passport stappled to new one if you have. Give only old ones.
Don't wear blazer or heavy stuff. It doesn't guarantee any thing. Poor chap in full suite standing in front of me got rejected.
All Replies (0)
Disclaimer: Please note that the experiences presented are submitted by visitors to our website. Individuals’ experiences may vary, and you should interpret each individual’s experience at your own risk. Do not make a decision solely based on an experience posted here. We do not endorse any individuals’ experiences, and we are not liable or responsible for consequences stemming from your use of the information presented within any individual’s experience.
