B1 visa approved

[ndiba]

I am 33yrs, from kenya. Am a small business owner.Had an appointment on 16th nov 2016. I had researched some of the interview qstns online and this site really helped. I have travelled to uganda,tanzania,dubai,mainland china,hongkong and Malaysia. Appnt time 7.15m.

ME: Good morning? (i preferred to greet the visa officer first)
VO: Morning, where are you going?
ME: Atlanta, Georgia
VO: What are you going to do there?
ME: Am going for a small business expo
VO: How many days?
ME: 5 days
VO: (looking at my form) You do import and export?
ME: Yes
VO: What kind of goods?
ME: Different goods like handbags, shoes,clothes....(cut me off with another qstn)
VO: Do you have an import and export license?
ME: (worried....didnt have one)Am sorry i didnt bring it with me,but i have some shipping documents that could support my business. I gave out some bill of lading from shipping co.
VO: (He had a quick look) Congratulations, your visa has been approved!

Some tips
Be confident with your anwers.
Be honest and give supporting documents only when asked
Be precise,short answers
Maintain eye contact when answering to the VO.

Thanks for the forums posted here, it really helped alot. Good luck to the other visa applicants!

[jnk]

Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your experience. It will be useful to others.