Business Visa - B1

Hi All,

I have got my B1 VISA in 3rd time. Although it is not good to get VISA after 3 attempts but its your fate. Thank god I got it this time..

First attempt:
I was not prepared enough. I thought whatever comes as natural flow, I will reply.

VO: Why r u going to US?
Me: I am a software engineer. I am working with xxx...... <It was a very long answer>
VO: Whom r u meeting with?
Me: <started telling names, actually he was asking for designation of people whom I will meet. So foolish answer>
VO: I am sorry, this time I cannot grant you VISA?
Me: <couldn't say anything, took my passport back and headed to EXIT>

Second attempt:
This time I am over-prepared. Which is not good again for your VISA interview.
I have satisfactorily answered all the questions, didn't make any blunder but still VISA rejected. She was asking me so many questions this time as if she already made her mind to reject and waiting for me to make mistake...

Me: Good morning mam. <no reply>
Me: I said, good morning mam <repeated>
VO: Good morning sir. May I have your passport please.
Me: Yes sure <she was not adequately audible. Bad luck>
VO: Why do you wish to go to US?
Me: I am a software engg. To attend some of the business meetings around requirement planning meetings I need to travel to US.<answered one liner>
VO: How long you will be on travel?
Me: Maximum 8 days including travel time <before I could finish my answer, next question>
VO: Where do you work?
Me: xxx
VO: What is your experience?
Me: 1.5 years <I don't know she asked me total exp. OR current company's exp.>
VO: So Where r u going?
Me: I will be going to xxx, xxx, xxx <I gave full name of the company and location>
VO: Is this your client company?
Me: No, it is part of global, xxx
VO: Where have you travelled before? Netherlands..
Me: Yes
VO: What were you doing there?
Me: I have been there ..... <before I could finish my answer, next question>
VO: What is your salary?
Me: xxx
VO: What is your qualification?
Me: Bachelor of Engineering in BioMedical <a long pause as if she is ready to approve VISA>
VO: I am sorry sir but I cannot approve your VISA
Me: Please reconsider because my visit is important..... <before I could finish>
VO: I am very sorry.

Third attempt:
VO: Why r u travelling to United States?
VO: How long have you been working with current employer?
VO: How long will you be staying in US?
VO: OK sir. You are granted with VISA. Your document will reach to you in next 3 days..

And very next day my passport with 10 years VISA reached to me.

In my view, getting US VISA is directly linked to your luck..
Basically, they might judge following points:
1. You didn't mug-up answers and whatever you are answering is not cooked-up.
2. You are earning a decent amount as per your experience and qualification. Not too low not too high. Because in both cases you are under doubt...
3. Your first answer is precise, accurate, confident and giving enough information about your visit.
4. Your attire is professional
5. You answer only what is asked for. Do not confuse them with long answers... they already have your history...

As soon as interview begins, they create an image of yourself into their mind based on your history. Then during the interview they verify, if you are a genuine, confident, look-professional, clear about your trip.