Hi,
I have a valid b1 visa, multiple entries stamped for 10 yrs.
I have used it twice to gtravel to US. Here are the details of my travel-
1) Traveled in Jul2010, POE-Chicago, easy immigration, I94 stamped for 6 months, stayed 3 months (according to my application), came back in Oct 2010.
2) 2nd traveled in Dec 31, 2010. POE-atlanta, difficult immigration, taken for 2nd round of immigration. Taken to a room where the IO(lady officer) questioned me for 40 minutes. she asked me why I'm back to Us so soon, whether its training or work. I convinced her that its just training and I'll leave as soon as it gets over.
I-94 stamped for 3 months(per my application request), came back in Mar 2011.
Now my new employer is asking me to travel to New jersey, for a period of 1 month for business training purposes. POE would be Newark. This is after 2 years. I want to know few thins as there are worrying me -
1) is it safe to travel to US on B1 visa nowadays.
2) Would they (immigration officrs) marked any kind of flag against my name as I've already had a second round during my last visit.
3)what sort of documentation should I take, if I travel.
4) I've heard that Newark has a reputation for extensive querying the Indian IT professionals. should I choose any other port.
Please advise.
I'm an Indian female, working in IT industry for a major US Financial company in its India subsidiary.
I have a valid b1 visa, multiple entries stamped for 10 yrs.
I have used it twice to gtravel to US. Here are the details of my travel-
1) Traveled in Jul2010, POE-Chicago, easy immigration, I94 stamped for 6 months, stayed 3 months (according to my application), came back in Oct 2010.
2) 2nd traveled in Dec 31, 2010. POE-atlanta, difficult immigration, taken for 2nd round of immigration. Taken to a room where the IO(lady officer) questioned me for 40 minutes. she asked me why I'm back to Us so soon, whether its training or work. I convinced her that its just training and I'll leave as soon as it gets over.
I-94 stamped for 3 months(per my application request), came back in Mar 2011.
Now my new employer is asking me to travel to New jersey, for a period of 1 month for business training purposes. POE would be Newark. This is after 2 years. I want to know few thins as there are worrying me -
1) is it safe to travel to US on B1 visa nowadays.
2) Would they (immigration officrs) marked any kind of flag against my name as I've already had a second round during my last visit.
3)what sort of documentation should I take, if I travel.
4) I've heard that Newark has a reputation for extensive querying the Indian IT professionals. should I choose any other port.
Please advise.
I'm an Indian female, working in IT industry for a major US Financial company in its India subsidiary.
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