Order of Visa stamping documents - L1 individual

[ajit416]

I am currently going through L1B individual VISA processing. Can you guys throw light on which all set of documents need to be carried to US embassy (@ Chennai) and in what order.
I understood that there is a difference between the list of visa stamping documents for L1 Blanket and L1 Individual. For example, L1 Blanket requires I-129 original and two copies & three copies of I-797. Is this a requirement for L1 Individual?

Could some body help?

[chandnis138]

Hi could you get any more information?

[ankush9804]

L1B individual - Set of documents to be carried to US embassy

set of documents need to be carried to US embassy (@ Chennai) and in what order.
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You need to carry following documents
1- Appointment confirmation (proof of fee paid)
2- DS-160 for each applicant
3-Original i797A or i797B approval notice
4- Employment verification letter from employer (Just in case they ask it)
5- US offer letter (Just in case they ask it)
6- Original Marriage certificates, Birth certificates, degrees, mark sheets, pay stubs (Just in case they ask it - though they didn't ask me anything)

Better to carry all supporting documents, you never know what they'll ask for.

At OFC you need only passport and DS-160, take photographs for kids just in case needed.

At consulate - They'll check your DS-160 stamped at OFC, Passport. They'll let you in if you arrive exactly at the correct time. They'll also ask if it is L1 individual or Blanket, L1-individual go thrugh same line with others so there would be a bit of standing in queue there.

L1-Individual interview - VO asked these question to me on 6th Sept 2018

Q- Can I have your passports ?
Q- Which visa category are you appearing for - Please tell L1B or L1A - Individual (This changed whole experience)
Q- Can I see your orginial approval notice/approved petition ?
Q - Where you work, What you do there ?
Q- What would be your salary?
Q - Were are you travelling?

No questions were asked to my wife and kids (but better to be prepared for all types of questions) and visa was approved after VO finshed typing for few mintues without looking at us.

Hope it helps