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L1A Individual - Mumbai
I work for a small US-based software services company and am currently in a managerial position. I have received a lot of guidance and help from Immihelp and would like to share my experience with others.
Timeline
* Started Visa Process with Attorney: Oct 2018
* Petition Submitted to USCIS under Premum Processing: early Jan 2019
* Received RFE: mid-Jan 2019 (about 9 days after submission)
* RFE response submitted: early Apr 2019 (on attorney's advice we decided to take time and prepare a detailed response)
* Petition Approved: late Apr 2019 (9 days after RFE received by USCIS)
* Visa Biometrics: mid-May 2019 (I was asked to undergo biometrics even though I'd done them previously for my B1 visa)
* Visa Interview: early June
Interview:
I selected Mumbai as my interview location as it was the most convenient to me (note that Mumbai only handles L1A Individual petitions, for L1B and blanket petitions, the center is Chennai). My visa appointment was at 10.45am and by 9.30am, they started letting in people for the 10.45 am time slot.
After the usual wait, I arrived at the visa counter where the Visa Officer was waiting. The only documents requested were my passport and I-797.
VO: How long have you been working with [Petitioner]?
Me: Just over 5 years
VO: How many reportees do you have?
Me: There have been some changes since I filed my petition, but at present I have 7 direct reportees and 14 indirect reportees.
VO: Do you work for a client project?
Me: Not directly. I oversee other employees who work for client projects, but rarely work on client projects myself. I do work on internal projects.
VO: What is your salary
Me: My salary here in India is ...
(here the VO interrupted me)
VO:No. I meant what is your salary in the US?
Me: 1XXk per year + bonuses + benefits
VO: Are you married?
Me: Yes. I have a young child too.
VO: Didn't you bring them with you?
Me: They will join me later and will apply separately.
VO: Your visa is approved. You will get an SMS when your visa is ready.
Me: Thank you!
Tips
* Greet the VO when you meet them
* Speak confidently.
* Maintain eye contact
* Not all VOs will be able to understand your accent, so speak slowly and clearly.
* Dress well. You are representing yourself as a professional, so dress appropriately. A formal shirt (no patterns), pants and shoes are a must. You can wear a tie and/or suit if you prefer. I wore a business suit but skipped the tie (due to the heat).
Timeline
* Started Visa Process with Attorney: Oct 2018
* Petition Submitted to USCIS under Premum Processing: early Jan 2019
* Received RFE: mid-Jan 2019 (about 9 days after submission)
* RFE response submitted: early Apr 2019 (on attorney's advice we decided to take time and prepare a detailed response)
* Petition Approved: late Apr 2019 (9 days after RFE received by USCIS)
* Visa Biometrics: mid-May 2019 (I was asked to undergo biometrics even though I'd done them previously for my B1 visa)
* Visa Interview: early June
Interview:
I selected Mumbai as my interview location as it was the most convenient to me (note that Mumbai only handles L1A Individual petitions, for L1B and blanket petitions, the center is Chennai). My visa appointment was at 10.45am and by 9.30am, they started letting in people for the 10.45 am time slot.
After the usual wait, I arrived at the visa counter where the Visa Officer was waiting. The only documents requested were my passport and I-797.
VO: How long have you been working with [Petitioner]?
Me: Just over 5 years
VO: How many reportees do you have?
Me: There have been some changes since I filed my petition, but at present I have 7 direct reportees and 14 indirect reportees.
VO: Do you work for a client project?
Me: Not directly. I oversee other employees who work for client projects, but rarely work on client projects myself. I do work on internal projects.
VO: What is your salary
Me: My salary here in India is ...
(here the VO interrupted me)
VO:No. I meant what is your salary in the US?
Me: 1XXk per year + bonuses + benefits
VO: Are you married?
Me: Yes. I have a young child too.
VO: Didn't you bring them with you?
Me: They will join me later and will apply separately.
VO: Your visa is approved. You will get an SMS when your visa is ready.
Me: Thank you!
Tips
* Greet the VO when you meet them
* Speak confidently.
* Maintain eye contact
* Not all VOs will be able to understand your accent, so speak slowly and clearly.
* Dress well. You are representing yourself as a professional, so dress appropriately. A formal shirt (no patterns), pants and shoes are a must. You can wear a tie and/or suit if you prefer. I wore a business suit but skipped the tie (due to the heat).
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