L1, L2 Visa

Hi All,

Thank you so much everyone for sharing your experiences here. This forum has helped me a lot in understanding the Visa process and concentrating on the key information only. Now its my turn to share my experience and help other. Hope the below information helps you. Best of Luck.

My L1B Visa appointment was scheduled on 10th and 11th July @ Chennai Consulate.

Biometric Appointment:
My appointment was scheduled on 10th July 15:30, I reached the biometric centre at 14:00. The mobile phones are allowed but should be switched off. The centre is located on first floor. First we were asked to stand in queue as per the appointment time. There the guy asked us to show only, DS160 confirmation page and appointment schedule letter. Then we were directed to go to second queue, here one lady scans the Barcode on the DS160 confirmation page. After this we were allowed to go inside the Bio-metric room. Here they ask for DS160 confirmation and Passport. They will check the name and other details should match with Passport and then allowed to go to next counter, here they pasted the Barcode sticker at the pack of the Passport and provided a token number. We then directed to stand in queue and watch for the token number and counter details displayed on the screen. Once your token number flashed on the screen go to respective counter, here they will ask for preferred language, take your photograph and will register your finger print information. Also will stamp your DS160 confirmation page. And you are done. Please follow the instructions as directed. The whole process will take only 10-15 mins.

Visa Interview:
For the interview preparation, please make note of the questions as described on this forum, prepare your crisp responses and practice them. Writing down the Answers by-hand will help. But you should follow your preferred way. Be confident, and cool. And everything will be okay.

My VISA interview appointment was scheduled at, 11th July @ 11:30, I reached the consulate at, 10:00. The security guy allowed me to join the queue, and they ask for Passport at the Gate. Please do not carry any Bag/wallet/Smart/wrist Watch/ Fitness Band and/or any metal on the body/pockets. I have only carrying my folder and was wearing my wrist watch but security lady asked me to place it in my folder. Then after the security check, we are allowed to stand in queue where we were asked to arrange the document as,
1. 8 Pages of 129, First Page of I797 likewise prepare three sets
2. DS160 confirmation page, stamped at the Biometric centre.
3. Passport (Old/New all)
4. $500 DD for anti-fraud fee.

Given the documents as directed above, the guy bound a rubber band and prepared three sets and given the document to me. And asked to join the queue at the back building. Here the security guard allowed applicants to enter the building as the space available inside. After entering, L1B candidates asked to come aside and we were asked to wait in queue for DD deposit. After DD deposit got the receipt and asked to go to another counter here they take the passport and again the biometric information recorded.

After this, allowed to stand in final queue for Interview round. There are about 40-50 applicants in the queue before me.

At the Interview window, I was waiting for my turn as the VISA officer(lady) was busy with another candidate. (Wait for your turn at the line drawn and do not go forward even though the applicant before you is finished, just go only when you are asked to come forward.)

Following are the questions asked to me:

As soon as reached the interview window. (Take a deep breathe here and cool down all your emotions.)

VO: Documents please.
Me: Provided the document from bottom of the window. Also greeted her with “Good Morning, Mam”

VO: Which company you will work for?
Me: YYYY X Solutions.

VO: How long you have been working with this company?
Me: 4 and Half years.

VO: Which location in US you will be travelling?
Me: Omaha, Nebraska.

VO: How much is your US salary?
Me: YYYY X Dollars per annum.

VO: Are you going to work for any specific client?
Me: No. I will be working for my Parent company.

VO: What is the Project you are going to support? (One of the prepared)
Me: I will be working on the Online Account Management System. (Stopped me in between and asked next question)

VO: What this application used for? (One of the prepared)
Me: The OAM application allows Credit card users to manage their card account portfolio, securely over the internet. Users can easily enroll into the system, View account balance and statement information, Pay credit card bills online and more.

She was continuously typing while my interview is going on. At the time, I finished my answer for the last question, she has already stamped my application and writing the date. My fingers are crossed, cause not very much questions asked as I prepared for more.

Then comes the golden words, “Sir, your Visa is approved”.

I think, overall my Visa interview was straight forward and simple. But believe me it is so exciting process. Enjoy the process follow the instructions properly, be prepared and confident. This will ensure everything will be good.

Some simple Advise for the new candidate as mine.
1. Go with formal outfit, shirt trouser and leather shoes. Formal Blazer will be good addition but not necessary.
2. Get shaving done before going for interview.
3. Be prepared for the questions and make sure you should provide answers that resemble you are going to work for Parent company/ Same company not for any specific client.

Thank you now. Hope this information helps you.

Once again Best of Luck for your interview.