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L1A Blanket - Approved - Chennai
We went with a lot of preparation for my visa interview.
My wife also applied with me as a dependent.
I will share my experience with you all:
OFC
We had our OFC scheduled at 11:45am on 18th Oct 2016. We reached at 11:40 and saw a huge line of over 50 applicants. I asked the security, if I can directly go inside to which they allowed after seeing my appointment confirmation letter.
Inside they checked our passports, DS-160 and appointment confirmation, gave a token number.
We both were sent to separate counters for bio metrics.
The speaker at the OFC centers were loud but not clear. They asked to read instructions and then took finger prints followed by photographs.
The whole process tool around 10 minutes.
VISA INTERVIEW @ CONSULATE
We had our Interview scheduled at 11:00 AM on 19th Oct 2016. We reached at the consulate at 10:00AM and there were only two people ahead at the main gate.
We entered and were checked by the security and our documents were passed through the security scanner. We did not carry anything except our documents.
Documents we carried,
Self:
I had two plain clear folders. In the primary folder I carried my passport, recent revised DS-160, Appointment Confirmation, Fraud detection fee demand draft, three copies of the bundle provided by petitioner (G28, I129S, I797, Supporting Letter).
In secondary folder I carried my US offer letter, promotion letter of India, 6 months payslip, 6 months bank statement of my salary account, all educational certificates, previous companies experience letters.
Wife:
Even my wife carried two plain clear folders. In the primary folder she carried passport, recent revised DS-160, Appointment Confirmation.
In secondary folder she carried marriage certificate (original & copy), 5 marriage photographs, marriage invitation card, educational certificates, work experience letters.
Process:
At the first checkpoint post the security scanner, I was asked to take out the three copies of I129S and first page of I797. He stapled each of them and bundled with a rubber band and gave back to proceed to the consular office.
At the consular office our finger prints were checked and were asked about marriage and date of marriage.
From there we were asked to move to window for interview. There was a huge line there, over 60 people ahead of us. The couples with infants & kids were sent directly for the interview. I was a bit nervous in the beginning but by the time I reached the consular window I was back in confidence. Though the guy ahead of us was rejected, I kept my poise and smile.
The counselor greeted us and we greeted back and gave him the documents.
Inteview:
Q:- So you are applying for L1A ?
A:- Yes
Q:- Since when you are married?
A:- (my wife responded) with Date and duration of marriage.
Q:- How many direct reportees you will have?
A:- (I said) X Reportees (X is a single digit).
Q:- Whom you will be reporting to & his designation?
A:- Managers Name & designation.
Q:- Will you have indirect reportees?
A:- No Sir. I am in dual role of process & team management. I will not have indirect reportees.
Q:- How many years in current company?
A:- Over 6 years.
Q:- What will be annual base pay?
A:- YYYY thousand USD + Bonus + Incentives (ZZZ is number close to 150)
He made some nice comment about my company. Without saying anything he started stamping my I129S and said, he will take one copy and I have to give one copy to my HR in US and other is to show at the port of entry.
We were still confused. Then he finally said, your visa is approved, welcome to United States of America. He kept our passport to be later collected at the passport collection center.
We thanked him and went out happily.
My Analysis:
1. Dress nicely
2. Look confident
3. Keep smiling
4. petition documents should be perfect
5. US salary is a determiner of your importance and requirement in company
What I prepared:
1. Current role and duties
2. Proposed role & duties
3. Reporting structure
4. Authorities on my process & business
5. Why only me
6. My experience
7. My previous travel history
I had done lot of practice and preparation just to be very confident. I am very happy that the counselor was very satisfied with basic questions and answers.
My wife also applied with me as a dependent.
I will share my experience with you all:
OFC
We had our OFC scheduled at 11:45am on 18th Oct 2016. We reached at 11:40 and saw a huge line of over 50 applicants. I asked the security, if I can directly go inside to which they allowed after seeing my appointment confirmation letter.
Inside they checked our passports, DS-160 and appointment confirmation, gave a token number.
We both were sent to separate counters for bio metrics.
The speaker at the OFC centers were loud but not clear. They asked to read instructions and then took finger prints followed by photographs.
The whole process tool around 10 minutes.
VISA INTERVIEW @ CONSULATE
We had our Interview scheduled at 11:00 AM on 19th Oct 2016. We reached at the consulate at 10:00AM and there were only two people ahead at the main gate.
We entered and were checked by the security and our documents were passed through the security scanner. We did not carry anything except our documents.
Documents we carried,
Self:
I had two plain clear folders. In the primary folder I carried my passport, recent revised DS-160, Appointment Confirmation, Fraud detection fee demand draft, three copies of the bundle provided by petitioner (G28, I129S, I797, Supporting Letter).
In secondary folder I carried my US offer letter, promotion letter of India, 6 months payslip, 6 months bank statement of my salary account, all educational certificates, previous companies experience letters.
Wife:
Even my wife carried two plain clear folders. In the primary folder she carried passport, recent revised DS-160, Appointment Confirmation.
In secondary folder she carried marriage certificate (original & copy), 5 marriage photographs, marriage invitation card, educational certificates, work experience letters.
Process:
At the first checkpoint post the security scanner, I was asked to take out the three copies of I129S and first page of I797. He stapled each of them and bundled with a rubber band and gave back to proceed to the consular office.
At the consular office our finger prints were checked and were asked about marriage and date of marriage.
From there we were asked to move to window for interview. There was a huge line there, over 60 people ahead of us. The couples with infants & kids were sent directly for the interview. I was a bit nervous in the beginning but by the time I reached the consular window I was back in confidence. Though the guy ahead of us was rejected, I kept my poise and smile.
The counselor greeted us and we greeted back and gave him the documents.
Inteview:
Q:- So you are applying for L1A ?
A:- Yes
Q:- Since when you are married?
A:- (my wife responded) with Date and duration of marriage.
Q:- How many direct reportees you will have?
A:- (I said) X Reportees (X is a single digit).
Q:- Whom you will be reporting to & his designation?
A:- Managers Name & designation.
Q:- Will you have indirect reportees?
A:- No Sir. I am in dual role of process & team management. I will not have indirect reportees.
Q:- How many years in current company?
A:- Over 6 years.
Q:- What will be annual base pay?
A:- YYYY thousand USD + Bonus + Incentives (ZZZ is number close to 150)
He made some nice comment about my company. Without saying anything he started stamping my I129S and said, he will take one copy and I have to give one copy to my HR in US and other is to show at the port of entry.
We were still confused. Then he finally said, your visa is approved, welcome to United States of America. He kept our passport to be later collected at the passport collection center.
We thanked him and went out happily.
My Analysis:
1. Dress nicely
2. Look confident
3. Keep smiling
4. petition documents should be perfect
5. US salary is a determiner of your importance and requirement in company
What I prepared:
1. Current role and duties
2. Proposed role & duties
3. Reporting structure
4. Authorities on my process & business
5. Why only me
6. My experience
7. My previous travel history
I had done lot of practice and preparation just to be very confident. I am very happy that the counselor was very satisfied with basic questions and answers.
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