Business Visa - B1

Hi immihelp,

A BIG THANKS to immihelp. I got approved my B1 from Chennai consulate and my interview was at 21st Mar 2014. My Appointment was at 7.30 which was the first slot of the day. My OFC got over on 20th. I was stayed near to the consulate. I get in queue at 7.00 and tried a makeover on my face & shown a simulated confidence (this helped me).

VO: Good morning, passport plz
Me: (passport given), said good morning. (I have taken my invitation letters in hand).

VO: Why you are going to US? (At the same time he moved hands towards me by asking docs in my hand)
Me: To attend business meetings and technical training at (client name).

VO: (he did not get the client name, he again asked), who is ur client?
Me: said.

VO: What is your company?
Me: said

VO: How long are you working with this company?
Me: said.

VO: Who is your immediate superior in India?
Me: said

VO: who is from client side?
Me: said

VO: How long will you be there in US?
Me: 2 weeks.

(VO heard it like 2 years.)

VO: 2 years on B1, you couldn't.
Me: clarified it is that 2 weeks not 2 year.

(He was reading the docs I given)

VO: what is this project about( by looking my invitation letter)?
Me: I briefly explained.

VO: Then why you need to go US?
Me: said my reasons.

VO: Why you can’t do that from here?
Me: said some technical difficulties.

VO: Just explain any case you need to be there in US?
Me: I pick an example case and explained that.

All these time VO had my invitation letter and company introduction letter. Before me completing my example he started to talk again,

VO: Okay I am approving your VISA, wish you a nice journey ?(with a smiled face)
Me: Thanks ?(Me immediately ran from him).

Points: Be confident, don’t show over confidence
             Be precise when you reply. Be calm when you answering.
             Concentrate the questions; if you see any of our answers going wrong to him immediately clarify that just in my case. All the best :)