L1, L2 Visa

Firstly wanted to thank each and every one who has updated there experience in this portal which is really an helping tool to prepare for the interview.

My appointment was at 10.30 AM and I reached just 30 min before and the security allowed us to go inside before the appointment timing.

I went along with my wife and carried lot of document which they dint asked me to show but better to carry the same without fail. Below are the list of documents

1) Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance of Attorney
2) Form I 129S (3 originals);
3) Letter of support (3 originals);
4) Form I 797,
5) DS 160 Nonimmigrant Visa Application Form
6) Passport-sized photograph;
7) Passport of all the applicant
8) Receipt for visa application fees.
9) DD – INR 34,000 (US$ 500 X 68)

we entered inside after the security check and reached Helpdesk they asked to organize the document in below order and keep the pending document inside the cover which need to be shown on demand.

I-129S (8 page), First page of I797 and passport – 3 sets

Then we move forwarded to the payment counter (DD 34,000) and after paying the same, got the receipt for the same then joined the interview queue , there the real pressure started :)

My big tension was that i'm not into technical profile like software engineer and works in SCM field.

Interview question as below,

VO: Good morning guys
Me: Very good morning Sir

VO: Which company you works for
Me: YYYY X

VO: How long in the company?
Me: 4 years 8 months

VO:What is your qualification?
Me: BE in mechanical scope

VO: where you will go in US?
Me: Florida state

VO: You said something?
Me: I said Florida state is my work location

VO: O Ok, I heard WA
Me: I said no, our company HO is at WA but my work location will be in FL office (as mentioned in my I-129S)

VO:OK, What is your specialization?
Me: I’M specialized in planning, forecasting and SCM using company proprietary tools such as ZZZ, YYY, ZZZ and also worked on optimizing the tools which helped company to plan the inventory more accurately in a cost effective way.

VO: what’s that forecast you do?
Me: Customized company products which is required to support customer orders.

Then he started typing something for 2-3 min

VO: O you already had one Visa?
Me: Yes I had C1/D visa where I obtained while working in ship but never get a chance to go US and visa is expired as of now(I declared the C1/D visa detail in DS160)

VO:Why did you changed the job
Me: I was not too inclined to the shipping job, so I quit the same after an year and stared working in SCM profile.

Then Question to my wife,

VO: how long you got married?
Wife: 1 year 6 months

VO: What is your highest qualification?
Wife: answered

VO: Any kids
Wife: answered

 
Then again he started typing something and finally he said I’m approving your Visa and Ill keep the passport’s with me and pls take back 2 copies of I-129S (with the seal of approving) and make sure you submit the same while entering to US. Have a nice day

Some of the tips I wanted to recommend based on my experience,

1. For out station candidate - Try to take nearby hotel so that you can reach the place by walk on time instead of depending on CAB/other vehicle for transportation.
2. Just note down the question from past 2 months input from this portal and be prepared for the same, No need to worry on other questions.
3. What is your specialization ? why you going to US ? why only you? are the most important question for L1B Visa interview. So be prepared for strong justification which should convince the VO.
4. Don’t watch the counter when you are in a queue , since you will get more tensed after seeing lot of rejection cases (based on my experience and I experienced the same)
5. Keep your mind cool and just think your case is very genuine and there is no way of getting rejected.
6. At last believe in your favorite god and pray him for positive outcome. :)

All the Best