L1, L2 Visa

Mine was L1 B individual. So there was very less chance for rejection. This site was immensely helpful and am documenting it for other users benefit.

First day was finger printing and you need to carry only PP, DS160 and appointment confirmation letter. It's sufficient to go there just 15 min before your appointment and process is easy.

I was preparing a lot for the interview and was worried :). My appointment was at 10:30, but i reached the consulate around 9:15 and they asked me to join the key. They verified my DS160 and password and then security check.

After that the finger print was verified and one more check. Then we (me and wife) were asked to join the queue for the interview. Today looks a good day for the people and i didn't see much rejections. My time came

VO: GM.
Myself: GM. How are you doing ?

VO: I am good thank you. How are you ?
Myself: We are good. Thanks

VO: Are you working in YYYY ?
Myself: Yes

VO: How long are you working there ?
Myself: YYYY years and YYYY months.

VO: Can you give your I797 ?
I gave it and he was looking for 20-30 sec.

VO: What's your marriage date ?
Myself: After a little bit thought, i said xxx

VO (To my wife): Is it correct ?
My Wife: Yes

Vo (To my wife): What's your highest qualification ?
My Wife: M.Sc Psychology

Vo (To my wife): Are you analysing us now ?
My Wife: She didn't understand the question and he repeated again and she smiled and said no.

Then the words we were waiting to hear. You visa is approved :-). VO took the passports and returned us the I797.

We: Thank you and Merry christmas.
VO: Wish you the same.

The overall process took 1 hour 30 min.
So for L1 individual, i think there is no need to carry I129. But better to carry.

Thanks
Suren

sasasa

Hi All,

I have few queries regarding L1B blanker application.
- If a tool developed is mentioned as specialized skill what kind of proof do they expect?
- L2 dependents should not be be working in India when we go for the visa interview?

Hello All,
My L1-A Visa is approved on 21,Dec and VO Stamped the I-129 forms and gave it to me at Chennai Consulate.

Many Thanks to people who are posting their experiences on this forum. I visited Chennai Consulate along with my wife and I did not take the kid due to her exams. But Consular asked me about my kid.

Biometrics Date - 18 Dec 2015
Consular Interview - 21st Dec 2015

Following were the questions:-

VO: Good Morning, H r u ?
Me: Good Morning, I am fine, h r u ?
VO: I am good.

VO: So you are working for this company?
Me: Yes

VO: What is your designation?
Me : Project Manager

VO: Tell me about your project?
Me: Explained her about my project, then I myself asked to VO, Shall I tell about my roles and responsibilities ?

VO: Yes tell me
Me: I explained her my roles and responsibilities.

VO to my wife: Did you also have US Visa mam ?
Wife: Yes, I have also US Tourist Visa -B2.
(I already made B2 Visa of my wife, as I traveled earlier to US. Though she dint travel earlier to US)

VO: Tell me about your US Salary?
Me: I told her my weekly salary.

VO: Please tell me your annual Salary? Probably she was interested in Annual income.
Me: As in my I-129S Weekly salary was written, so I told her about weekly salary. Told her about my annual salary.

VO to my wife: What is you qualification Mam ?
Wife: .........

VO: And your qualification is?
Me ..........

VO: Now I will ask a very difficult question to you while looking at me, and then she looked at my wife that you should not tell the answer?
What is your date of marriage?

Me: 14 February, YYYY

VO: Oh it was Valentine Day, So you selected this date on purpose?
Me: Yes I did.

VO: Your Visa is approved, Take these I-129 forms. These will be required for immigration.
Me: Thanks.
Wife: Merry Christmas.

Note:-
It all depends on your confidence, Eye contact, God Grace AND your VO. My VO was lady, she was very nice.

Regards
Manoj

 

Hi,

My L1B-Individual Interview is scheduled next week. Just wanted to know Which all documents and how many set of documents, we need to carry.

My L1B visa got approved today in Chennai. I went with my family (2+1).

Question asked:

1#: What will be your designation in US
2# What do you do in India
3# US salary
4# what will you do in US

Wife:
1# Highest Education

Child:
1# few funny questions ....

Reached us consulate at 8:30 and was out by 9:20.

Thanks for sharing your experience, it made me confident.

Hi Friends,

My Company wants to file visa. Please let me know which one is better to go for H1B visa or L1B Individual..? Usually we know H1B is depends on lottery basis. But heard L1B ratio also very less.
Please suggest me.

Thanks in Advance.

Hi All

My visa interview is scheduled on next week. Many of the people have mentioned about I129 form. I have couple of questions on it

- It was applied by employer. The employer has sent me the scanned copies of the form that was applied. But there is no receipt number in the document. Is the print of scanned copy sufficient ?

- They sent me the original I-797B . It has some receipt number. Is this sufficient ?

- Photographs - How many should i carry ? Is there any specification for that ?

Thanks
Suren

Hi All,

I am sharing my Visa interview experience of Chennai Consulate.

VO: Good Afternoon !! How are you doing today
Me : Good Afternoon, I am doing good how about you?
VO: Doing good, Thank you. So you are there for L1A or B
Me: L1B - Specialized knowledge
VO: Which company are you working for ?
Me: YYYY XX
VO: Where in USA will you be working ? Client office/ Company Office
Me: YYYY X. This will be Company Office.
VO: Whats your highest qualification
Me: MBA
VO: (Question to my Wife) Whats your highest qualification Madam?
My Wife (My wife): MBA
VO: Ohh I see you are from same school.
Me: Yes, we met their only.
VO: Thats cool... So tell me about your specialization?
Me: YYYY YYYY YYYY YYYY
VO: wow.. that sounds great. Can you elaborate on what it does.
Me: YYYY ZZZ
VO: Did you develop the tool. How many ppl?
Me: Yes, 2 more juniors have joined new.
VO: Accha Accha.. I got it. I see you have been to US before.
Me: Yes of B1 visa.
VO: And this would be first time for Madam
My Wife (My wife) : Yes.

Typed something in system.

VO: Both your Visa's are approved.
<Stamped the petitions and gave us back, said One copy for HR. One for you please keep this with you while entering US>

Thanks to this forum for all the guidance !!

Hi all,

My L1-B (individual) visa was approved at Chennai consulate yesterday. There is a wealth of information regarding the whole interview process and everyone visiting the website here may be looking for some information that may help in avoiding some costly errors. I have learnt a lot from this forum and it has helped me a great deal, right from the preparation of the petition to USCIS till the interview at the US consulate. My petition was approved without any RFEs but i spent a lot of time preparing it. Trust me, it does deserve some time and thinking. The interview questions were quite standard but i would like to share few additional points which i think will help.

1. Prepare the elevator pitch for your question on specialized knowledge. L1B individual may be less scrutinized at US consulate as it is already approved by USCIS, so there is little risk of being rejected at US consulate. However, L1-B blanket visa may be more scrutinized than L1-B individuals. i did hear this common question on specialization for L1-Bs (mostly blanket). So when you are just couple of minutes away from the officer you may hear a lot of questions, answers, rejections, approvals going on around you. It may seem bit crowded and there is a sense of urgency that the officers will have because of the crowd that may easily put you under the stress. Because i did get my business visa few months back, i was kind of prepared for this atmosphere. For visa categories which are more scrutinized like the L1-B blanket, i believe the most important question is about your specialization and when preparing for the interview, keep in mind the officer is eager to close the interview and move quickly to others. So it is important to prepare short and precise answers, call it an elevator pitch. Be prepared to relax yourself and give your answers in calm and composed manner yet short and precise. i know this may be difficult in the middle of the crowd and when everyone wants things to be done quickly but i believe the 2 mins in front of the officer will be important. For L1-B individuals, my advice would be stay calm and relaxed, your visa is most likely already approved, it is just more like a formality unless you have something seriously wrong as part of your documents. Those who are on L1-B blanket don't under estimate the interview and go without any preparation. Spend at least half a day in preparing the answers and most people may advise you to answer in front of the mirror but follow-up answering the same questions in your mind; in middle of a crowded place (choose any). You will have some space and maintain a fair distance from the crowd when you are actually being interviewed but i think it is about getting used to the crowd and still being able to think clearly (what a task!).

2. If your interview is in Chennai, i would advise you to start at least 2 hours early if you wish to complete your interview at scheduled time. However, for OFC appointment at Chennai VAC, there is no point going early. Don't carry bag just try to go only with documents and the wallet / cash. Mobile must be switched off at OFC and I believe they don’t allow mobile phones for the interview. I carried only documents and some cash

3. Keep your documents in order and well organized so you can present it as requested. Small things… but it does create an impression..

Each visa has unique requirements and i have spent months in understanding and getting my L1B done. I am happy to help at least a couple of aspirants. i may be able help and provide some useful info but only regarding L1B visa.

Let me know ?

Good luck to all of you.