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  • Applying for B1 Visa. Need to take my spouse along

    Hi,

    My company is sponsoring me for the business trip to US for 2 weeks ,California.I am applying for B1 visa and I need to take my spouse along.
    My plan is to Travel 2 weeks before to NY and visit my relative and then fly to California for my business. So totally 4 weeks. But not sure on my vacation duration but buisness purpose not more than 2 weeks.

    My questions are:
    Should I apply for B1/B2 or just B1?
    My spouse should be applying for B2,is it?
    In Visa interview i will be producing the invitation letter from my company which says just 2 weeks,is it OK?
    My POE is NY,with B1 Visa is it Ok to travel to NY or any other place prior to my business?
    In DS-160 form and in the Visa interview my travel duration would be 2 weeks,but if i enter NY prior to it will it be of any issue?

    I need clarification for all these ASAP plsss

    Thanks

  • #2
    yes, you opt for B1 and your wife for B2.

    2 wks is just fine.

    yes you can enter earlier than your business meetings which you can explain by saying you will be sightseeing.
    and you can enter any port which again you can explain by saying you are sightseeing first and then going for business.

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    • #3
      @peace999 ,

      Thanks a lot for the clarification

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      • #4
        Please apply for b1b2 for both

        hi Maro,

        you have a perfect opportunity for applying for b1/b2, DONT MISS THAT
        please note b2 rejection rate is 48%
        b1 is close to 25%
        and b1b2 is 18.some %

        you will be risking your wifes application if you apply for her on b2

        regards
        SangeetaL
        Sr. Visa counselor
        Allied Visa Services

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        • #5
          HI Sangeeta,

          I have already applied for B1 and my spouse B2. I have scheduled interview together on july 18th
          Will it be a problem?

          I am going on business purpose for 2 weeks and my spouse will be accompanying me.

          What are the probable questions for us in the interview ?


          thanks,
          mrao

          Originally posted by sangeetaL View Post
          hi Maro,

          you have a perfect opportunity for applying for b1/b2, DONT MISS THAT
          please note b2 rejection rate is 48%
          b1 is close to 25%
          and b1b2 is 18.some %

          you will be risking your wifes application if you apply for her on b2

          regards
          SangeetaL
          Sr. Visa counselor
          Allied Visa Services

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          • #6
            Hi Maro

            The questions will be standard.

            1. What is the purpose of your visit ?
            2. What do you do in India/company you work for ?
            3. How long do you intend to stay in US?
            4. To wife: What do you intend to do when he is working ?
            5. Who will sponsor your wife ?

            Based on what you have filled in DS160 and what/how you answer will decide your visa approval !

            All the best ! Do let us know what happens..

            Regards
            SangeetaL
            Sr. Visa Counselor
            Allied Visa Services

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            • #7
              Got our visas approved

              Hi,

              My interview went very smooth. They hardly asked any questions to me.But asked one or two to my spouse regarding the salary and the company.

              Will be collecting our passports today

              Thanks a lot for the help


              Originally posted by mrao View Post
              HI Sangeeta,

              I have already applied for B1 and my spouse B2. I have scheduled interview together on july 18th
              Will it be a problem?

              I am going on business purpose for 2 weeks and my spouse will be accompanying me.

              What are the probable questions for us in the interview ?


              thanks,
              mrao

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              • #8
                Giving interview together ?

                Hi mrao,

                I would like to know is that possible to give interview together if husband applies for B1 and wife applies for B2.

                Thanks
                DashingD





                Originally posted by mrao View Post
                Hi,

                My interview went very smooth. They hardly asked any questions to me.But asked one or two to my spouse regarding the salary and the company.

                Will be collecting our passports today

                Thanks a lot for the help

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by DashingD View Post
                  Hi mrao,

                  I would like to know is that possible to give interview together if husband applies for B1 and wife applies for B2.

                  Thanks
                  DashingD
                  Please do not hijack other's thread.

                  Yes, you can book appointment together as a family/group.

                  - - - Updated - - -

                  Originally posted by mrao View Post
                  Hi,

                  My interview went very smooth. They hardly asked any questions to me.But asked one or two to my spouse regarding the salary and the company.

                  Will be collecting our passports today

                  Thanks a lot for the help
                  Even though, you applied for B1 only - I am sure you might have received "B1/B2" visa.
                  - I am not an Attorney, hence not giving any legal advice. Just sharing MY opinion with an intent to help others.

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