L1, L2 Visa

VISA L1-A Blanket: Chennai:

I had my Biometric (OFC) and VISA Interview for L1-A Blanket VISA on June 3rd and 4th respectively. I definitely went through the experiences of people on this site and its a stamp that this forum covers 100% of questions ever asked or would ask.

I visited both days with my wife and daughter (who is 3 year old) and must say, the whole process and the staff are extremely efficient and sensitive. The staff allowed us to get inside as I was carrying my daughter (Just remember, if you have a child of age less than 2 years, you should definitely ask if you can enter without being in the queue).

OFC on 3rd:

 - Only documents required are Passports, DS-160 with correct information, Appointment Confirmation Letter (and receipt of fees). So do not carry, other journals, company info etc.
 - Do not carry any bags or sacks. If you have to, then Auto guy/Coconut guy will keep the bags till your work is done for Rs. 50/- (People will make business out of anything :-), but hey its for your help)

It took total of 20 mins to provide biometric inputs.

VISA Interview on 4th: (1130 AM Appointment):
 - Reached 20 mins prior to the appointment (Do not reach very early as you might end up soaking the Chennai Sun, getting your clothes drenched with sweat and getting irritated). Again the process and people are extremely efficient, helpful. You just have to be good and in case of any query, request them and they would help you.

 - Do not carry phones, tablets, laptops or bags

 - Documents to provide once you are inside the hall (after security checking and providing Appointment confirmation letter) for L1A-blanket - A. All pages (4) of form I-129S B. All Passports C. Demand Draft D. First page of I-797. No need to carry your Pan Car, Ration Card, Liquor License, Driving License etc.

 - Was inside the hall within 10 minutes.

 - After submitting the Demand Draft, if amount is less, they would ask you to pay the balance amount (Do carry some cash with you to make up).

 - Asked to meet the VISA officer with a packet of documents (given by the lady who checks your payments and gives the receipt) containing Passports, I-129S and I-797 (page 1)). Keep the carry case down to be comfortable. I was carrying on my daughter).

VISA Interview Questions -

Me: Greeted (Hello, Good Morning)
VO Lady: Morning; How are you
Me: Good, thanks, How are you
VO lady: Good thanks.

VO Lady: So you work for <company name>; What is you designation
Me: <designation>
VO Lady: How long its been that you are with <company>
Me: 2.9 years

VO Lady While smiling at my daughter: how old is she
Me: 3 years
VO Lady: She is a big girl now and looks like papa's girl
Me: Told her why I had to bring her
She said it is all right.

VO: What is your Salary in US
Me: <xxx,xxx>
VO: How many people report to you
Me: <x> + <x>
VO: How many years You are planning to be there
Me: 3 years
VO to my wife: Ma'am, what is your highest educational qualification
My Wife: <xxx>

All the while, she was typing on the screen and looking at the documents.
And she said, okay, your visa is approved, have a good trip.

Me: Greeter her - Thank you for your time and gave her the feedback that whole process and people (helping them or us before reaching VO) have been very good.

VO: Thanks for the feedback; We like to hear that how people are feeling about the process. Thanks.

Summary:
A. If yours is a genuine case with right visa type applied with right designation, you don't need to worry. Only looks at your Roles and Responsibilities and you should be fine. They do all background checks on your documents, profile.
B. Treat VO as your friend and not somebody who is trying to grill you or take your school.
C. Do not provide False answers. Relax and Take your time to answer
D. Remember may be there's something better in-store even if the VISA is denied; So don't be pressurized.
E. Do say good things to the staff when done, including the security staff.