L1, L2 Visa

Hello,

I would like to share my experience of L1B Blanket visa. But before that I would like to thanks all the other folks who had posted their experiences which have benefitted me a lot in preparing for my interview.

I am a Testing professional and was working in a medical device R&D MNC company in India. I had my OFC on 3rd Jan and Interview on 4th Jan. I had applied for myself under L1B blanket. My wife and son (1year old) under L2. All of went through the visa process together.

OFC appointment 3rd Jan - 2.45pm:
- We went to the OFC centre 15 minutes in advance (no need to go in early). We were carrying baby food in a bag and hence we were allowed to take our bag inside. Mobile phones, tabs and laptops are not allowed.
- We stood in the queue for about 5 mins and were asked to move in. Applicants' photo and fingerprints were taken and DS-160 were verified against the passports. For my son, we had taken a photo as per the specs, his photo was scanned and uploaded to the system. No fingerprints were captured for him.
- We were out in 15 mins.

Visa Interview - 4th Jan 8.45am
- We were there by 8.20 and were allowed inside by 8.35 since we had a small child.
- At the entrance, the VFS clerk will ask you the category you are applying under and according gives a checklist card. As per the checklist, you are supposed to arrange your documents for submission.
- Checklist - Original passport, DS-160, 3 copies of your L1 petition and DD (ignore this if you are paying by credit card).
- After arranging your documents, you will be asked to move to a counter to submit the DD and collect the receipt for it.
- Next counter is to verify your fingerprints.
- Next, you will be asked to move to appear in front of the visa officer.

VO greeted us and we responded. He bought two mins from us to complete the previous applicants information on his system. Then he started his queries to me:

1. Which visa you are applying for?
Ans: L1B Blanket
2. Which company?
Ans: Answered my company name.
3. How long you will working in US?
Ans: 3 years
4. Whats your US Salary?
Ans: Answered
5. Whats your specialized skills?
Ans: Answered briefly only to the point with confidence. He kept typing something on his system while I answer.

He said Thank you and asked if he can talk to my wife.
1. Hello madam, how long have you been married?
Ans: Answered.
2. How old is the child?
Ans: 13 months
3. Only one child?
Ans: Yes

Took some time to type and check my details on system. Golden words: CONGRATULATIONS, your visas are approved. Wish you best of luck and hope you enjoy your stay in the United States.

Tips I followed"
Had gone through my petition 4-5 times, Confident, answer to the point and always wear a smile on your face.