L1, L2 Visa

Thanks a ton to everyone for their posts and the forum. Info available here is incredible. Who ever is applying for L1B pls pls go thru this site for experiences and practice all the questions available here.

My interview was at Chennai on 5th Feb 2015 and at 8:30 am slot. Reached the consulate by 7:30 am. Huge crowd outside and very long queue. Make sure you stand in the correct line. Half an hour before a separate line will segregate from main line. After that the process is fast and smooth.

Security check completed. Headed to a big hall where the staff helps you to arrange 3 sets of I-129S and I797 with DD and passport. They will tie a rubber band and you need to stand in the queue at a counter dedicated for DD submission. Submitted the DD and started to see the screens for my token. In 2 mins my token flashed on the screen.

VO was interviewing a family (Husband, wife and baby girl) and I believe its was H1B. I peeped and saw that VO was a pretty old lady. All the time VO was playing with the baby girl. I felt bit relaxed that the VO is cool head. VO approved H1B to the family and dependent visa H4 to the lady infront of me. This boosted my confidence. Now its my turn:

Me: Good Morning officer
VO: Very Good Morning
VO: Pass your docs
Me: Gave the 3 sets of I-129S and I797
VO: Which company do you work?
Me: Answered
VO: How long?
Me: X Years
VO: Which client:
Me: Answered
VO: Who are they?
Me: Answered
VO: L1B is a specialized visa. So what is your specialization? (Asked me to speak in mike so she can listen)
Me: Explained my company's proprietary tool (XYZ)
VO: What is XYZ?
Me: Explained my company's proprietary tool (XYZ) in detail
VO: I do not feel it is a special skill to approve L1B visa
Me: For a min my heat was in my mouth. Some how I bounced back and said It is special because it’s my company’s proprietary tool and cannot find in the market.
VO: Then explain and convince me how is it going help your client?
Me: Explained in simple sentences with out technical words so she can clear understand.
VO: Did you develop the tool?
Me: No. Am the SME and extensively trained and successfully executed many projects.
VO: How many of you were trained?
Me: X people
VO: Then why only you are selected?
Me: Answered
VO: Good. Your visa is approved. I will take 1 set of your docs. The other 2 are identical. Give 1 set to you r HR and carry other set while traveling.
Me: Thank you office. Have a good day!

Tips:
1. Prepare answers for the questions available on this portal
2. Prepare for the scenarios because VO will confuse you for sure.
3. Be confident and make good eye contact and speak with good tempo.