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L1B Blanket in Chennai - Approved
Thanks a lot to the forum, it helped me prepare.
9th Sep - Only DS160, appointment letter and passport required. (only go 20 mins early no point in waiting in Chennai sun, it is near nugambakam high road signal)
10th Sep - necessary documents and 3forms of I 129s, I797 Visa Fraud fee of 500$ (take 1000-2000 extra as visa rates have gone up).
wait for 5 mins security check, go to second building, they will take your DD or payment by credit card, cash, verification of finger print next, next counter for taking VISA fee receipt.
After fee receipt is given, you should stand in line depending on queue, try not to hear what is happening in other interviews as it only makes you nervous.
before me 2 cases got rejected as they didn't have relevant knowledge for this particular visa.
My Interview:
Me: Good morning, How are you?
VO: Good morning, I am good, how about you??
Me: I am good.
First and my favorite question: what did you study?
Me: YYYY in YYYY university, USA.
VO: How was it?
Me: It was excellent and peaceful
VO: Which company?
Me: YYYY
VO: How many years in the firm?
Me: 3
VO: How will you be compensated?
Me : Indian YYYY and American XX
VO: What is your specialization?
Me: YYYY (Please only try to tell about company's proprietary tools and techniques)
VO: How long you will be there?
Me: YYYY months
Golden words: VISA approved.
Suggestions: Smile, Be confident, don't think about others interview in front of you or around you, Please prepare, take mock interviews, again smile and prepare and be confident.
9th Sep - Only DS160, appointment letter and passport required. (only go 20 mins early no point in waiting in Chennai sun, it is near nugambakam high road signal)
10th Sep - necessary documents and 3forms of I 129s, I797 Visa Fraud fee of 500$ (take 1000-2000 extra as visa rates have gone up).
wait for 5 mins security check, go to second building, they will take your DD or payment by credit card, cash, verification of finger print next, next counter for taking VISA fee receipt.
After fee receipt is given, you should stand in line depending on queue, try not to hear what is happening in other interviews as it only makes you nervous.
before me 2 cases got rejected as they didn't have relevant knowledge for this particular visa.
My Interview:
Me: Good morning, How are you?
VO: Good morning, I am good, how about you??
Me: I am good.
First and my favorite question: what did you study?
Me: YYYY in YYYY university, USA.
VO: How was it?
Me: It was excellent and peaceful
VO: Which company?
Me: YYYY
VO: How many years in the firm?
Me: 3
VO: How will you be compensated?
Me : Indian YYYY and American XX
VO: What is your specialization?
Me: YYYY (Please only try to tell about company's proprietary tools and techniques)
VO: How long you will be there?
Me: YYYY months
Golden words: VISA approved.
Suggestions: Smile, Be confident, don't think about others interview in front of you or around you, Please prepare, take mock interviews, again smile and prepare and be confident.
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L1b - Individual Approved 09/10/2015
Hey Guys
Got my Visa approved today.
As usual.
3 PM Interview. Reached by 2.45 PM
Cleared the initial security check
DS 160, I 29S, I797 verification
Fingerprint scanning
Questions ?
1. Company
2. Specialization - ITIL V3 Expert
3. Salary
4. Question to Wife - How long you've been married , Is this your only Daughter (3 yrs old)
Visa Approved.
Thanks for the feedback in this forum
Got my Visa approved today.
As usual.
3 PM Interview. Reached by 2.45 PM
Cleared the initial security check
DS 160, I 29S, I797 verification
Fingerprint scanning
Questions ?
1. Company
2. Specialization - ITIL V3 Expert
3. Salary
4. Question to Wife - How long you've been married , Is this your only Daughter (3 yrs old)
Visa Approved.
Thanks for the feedback in this forum
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L1-B, L2 dependents question
This is an awesome forum.
guys I am going for L1-B blanket and L2 dependents petition.
Now, My kids are 6yrs and 2 yrs old.
do i need to take them with in bio-metric center and consulate for interview?
or just their documents are enough to carry along with me,
pls advise
guys I am going for L1-B blanket and L2 dependents petition.
Now, My kids are 6yrs and 2 yrs old.
do i need to take them with in bio-metric center and consulate for interview?
or just their documents are enough to carry along with me,
pls advise
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Middle name missing in Appointment letter
Hello All
I have my name accurate in DS 160 and Passport i.e lastname, Given name as (firstname & Middle name) but when i created profile for appointment scheduling i just enetered last name and first name and NO middle name.
I missed middle name in appointment portal and now there is mis atch of name in appointment letter however i have name proper on DS 160 and passport. please advise will this effect my OFC and interview process
has any one faced this issue before and how can we correct this
Regards
Rakeysh
I have my name accurate in DS 160 and Passport i.e lastname, Given name as (firstname & Middle name) but when i created profile for appointment scheduling i just enetered last name and first name and NO middle name.
I missed middle name in appointment portal and now there is mis atch of name in appointment letter however i have name proper on DS 160 and passport. please advise will this effect my OFC and interview process
has any one faced this issue before and how can we correct this
Regards
Rakeysh
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L1A Blanket Approved - 3rd September
Hi All,
I had my PA in Chennai on 3rd Sep for the L1A Blanket visa.
Thanks a lot Immihelp for all you suggestions and practice questions, which helped me to attend the interview with confidence and get my visa approved.
One Imp thing, before I proceed for the questions,
- My Company had given me 2 DD's for Rs 33,000 and Rs 1,48,500 .But while submitting the DD at consulate, they mentioned that the Dollar rate has been revised from Sep 1st, and asked me to pay the additional amount of Rs.5,500 in cash.Luckily I was carrying the cash , as a good gentlemen who had appeared for the PA the earlier day asked me to carry the cash.
Please make sure you carry the extra amount in case you might need it, or else we need to run outside the consulate and go to an ATM and get the money, which un necessarily increases pressure and tension for us before the PA.
Now coming to the Questions :
VO : Good Morning
ME : Good Morning Sir, how are you ?
VO : I am doing good, Thank you
VO : Do you have an End client
ME : Yes, Sir .. ABC
VO : What is your salary in US ?
ME : XYZ
VO : Who do you report to ?
ME : ABC
VO : Who does he report to ?
ME : DEF
VO : Does he work from client location or your company location ?
ME : Company location
VO : Do you have Direct reportees ?
ME : Yes, Sir .I have N direct reportees at onsite
VO : What is your Role ?
ME : ABC
VO : How many of these roles does your client have ?
ME : A
VO : Typed something on the computer..Took a stamp and stamped the I 129 S and then came the golden words : Your Visa is approved.Here are the 2 copies of I 129 S which you need to carry when you travel.
ME :Thank you sir, have a good day .
As mentioned by many in these forums, questions are similar to the ones mentioned in this site, but the VO may ask you those questions in any manner and few more based on your specific case and we have to be ready with the answers but do not mug up or else..we might fumble.
Please read through your I129S and petition and have an understanding of your role and responsibilities and org hierarchy.
Be confident and never lose eye contact with the VO even if he is not looking at you.
Wish you all good luck for your PA :)
I had my PA in Chennai on 3rd Sep for the L1A Blanket visa.
Thanks a lot Immihelp for all you suggestions and practice questions, which helped me to attend the interview with confidence and get my visa approved.
One Imp thing, before I proceed for the questions,
- My Company had given me 2 DD's for Rs 33,000 and Rs 1,48,500 .But while submitting the DD at consulate, they mentioned that the Dollar rate has been revised from Sep 1st, and asked me to pay the additional amount of Rs.5,500 in cash.Luckily I was carrying the cash , as a good gentlemen who had appeared for the PA the earlier day asked me to carry the cash.
Please make sure you carry the extra amount in case you might need it, or else we need to run outside the consulate and go to an ATM and get the money, which un necessarily increases pressure and tension for us before the PA.
Now coming to the Questions :
VO : Good Morning
ME : Good Morning Sir, how are you ?
VO : I am doing good, Thank you
VO : Do you have an End client
ME : Yes, Sir .. ABC
VO : What is your salary in US ?
ME : XYZ
VO : Who do you report to ?
ME : ABC
VO : Who does he report to ?
ME : DEF
VO : Does he work from client location or your company location ?
ME : Company location
VO : Do you have Direct reportees ?
ME : Yes, Sir .I have N direct reportees at onsite
VO : What is your Role ?
ME : ABC
VO : How many of these roles does your client have ?
ME : A
VO : Typed something on the computer..Took a stamp and stamped the I 129 S and then came the golden words : Your Visa is approved.Here are the 2 copies of I 129 S which you need to carry when you travel.
ME :Thank you sir, have a good day .
As mentioned by many in these forums, questions are similar to the ones mentioned in this site, but the VO may ask you those questions in any manner and few more based on your specific case and we have to be ready with the answers but do not mug up or else..we might fumble.
Please read through your I129S and petition and have an understanding of your role and responsibilities and org hierarchy.
Be confident and never lose eye contact with the VO even if he is not looking at you.
Wish you all good luck for your PA :)
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L1-B Individual Query
Can anyone please confirm which consulate would be the better option for L1-B Individual VISA interview apart from Chennai as the next available appointment in chennai is in December?
Need this information as we need to book an appointment at the earliest in other consulates.
Please provide your inputs.
Need this information as we need to book an appointment at the earliest in other consulates.
Please provide your inputs.
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L1-B blanket approved
Thanks a ton to immihelp and guys posting there experiences here. My turn to share the experience.
Biometric - 1st September 2015, Chennai
1) Surprisingly not much rush
2) Only DS-160, Appointment confirmation letter and Passport required
3) Person will stamp the DS-160 and put a sticker behind the passport
4) Pass through 2-3 more counters, they will check again DS-160, Appointment confirmation letter and Passport
5) Token is given, per token number go to the counter and have the photo clicked
All in all 15 mins time for Biometric
D-day, Interview - 2nd September 2015, Chennai
1) At the entry of consulate, a person will scan the sticker at the back of the passport
2) Wait for the turn to enter into the consulate. Weather is really harsh in Chennai
3) Inside the consulate 1st building, they will check all the docs and stamp for security check. Carry some clips, they separate all the docs its difficult to arrange again
4) Move to next building
5) They will arrange 3 sets of I129, L797 and draft
6) Deposit the draft, carry some extra money and a credit card. Difference amount has to be paid
7) Wait for the interview
Questions:
1) Designation
2) Salary
3) Specialized knowledge
4) What work you are going to do for your client
5) Technology used in the project
6) More details about the project
7) Why only you
Biometric - 1st September 2015, Chennai
1) Surprisingly not much rush
2) Only DS-160, Appointment confirmation letter and Passport required
3) Person will stamp the DS-160 and put a sticker behind the passport
4) Pass through 2-3 more counters, they will check again DS-160, Appointment confirmation letter and Passport
5) Token is given, per token number go to the counter and have the photo clicked
All in all 15 mins time for Biometric
D-day, Interview - 2nd September 2015, Chennai
1) At the entry of consulate, a person will scan the sticker at the back of the passport
2) Wait for the turn to enter into the consulate. Weather is really harsh in Chennai
3) Inside the consulate 1st building, they will check all the docs and stamp for security check. Carry some clips, they separate all the docs its difficult to arrange again
4) Move to next building
5) They will arrange 3 sets of I129, L797 and draft
6) Deposit the draft, carry some extra money and a credit card. Difference amount has to be paid
7) Wait for the interview
Questions:
1) Designation
2) Salary
3) Specialized knowledge
4) What work you are going to do for your client
5) Technology used in the project
6) More details about the project
7) Why only you
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L1B Approved on 3rd September 2015
My L1B visa was approved at the Chennai consulate on 3rd September 2015. My appointment was at 10:00 AM, reached the consulate at 9:15. There weren't many people waiting, hence the security asked us to go inside as soon as we reached. This was a surprise.
Also I was told during the bio-metric itself to take cash, since the dollar price had increased.
After the numerous security checks, we were asked to pay for the dollar difference. Here you can pay the difference in cash. My draft was for 33,000 and the new price was 34K. Hence paid in cash. However, for a gentleman, the original draft was 33,140 and the cashier was not ready to take the difference in cash for some reason ( probably since its not multiple of 500). He was asked to pay the entire amount by cash or credit card, debit card is not allowed. This is very important, hence please check your draft amount.
Post this, had my visa interview
Was asked the following questions
1. Why are you going to the US?
2. Who is your client?
3. Duration of your assignment.
Then the officer was constantly looking at the screen. Seeing my anxiety, he told me that my Visa is approved :-)
Few things which are important
1. Be confident
2. Talk loudly and in normal pace.
3. If your salary is above 100K US $, it definitely helps. Past records of your company matters.
4. Talk inline with your I129S form, the Visa office checks your answers against the form. Hence prepare your answers accordingly.
5. Prepare your interview questions, if possible ask someone to do a mock interview.
6. Most importantly do not panic with whats going around in the consulate. There will be people creating a bit of rucus due to Visa rejections.
All the best! :-)
Also I was told during the bio-metric itself to take cash, since the dollar price had increased.
After the numerous security checks, we were asked to pay for the dollar difference. Here you can pay the difference in cash. My draft was for 33,000 and the new price was 34K. Hence paid in cash. However, for a gentleman, the original draft was 33,140 and the cashier was not ready to take the difference in cash for some reason ( probably since its not multiple of 500). He was asked to pay the entire amount by cash or credit card, debit card is not allowed. This is very important, hence please check your draft amount.
Post this, had my visa interview
Was asked the following questions
1. Why are you going to the US?
2. Who is your client?
3. Duration of your assignment.
Then the officer was constantly looking at the screen. Seeing my anxiety, he told me that my Visa is approved :-)
Few things which are important
1. Be confident
2. Talk loudly and in normal pace.
3. If your salary is above 100K US $, it definitely helps. Past records of your company matters.
4. Talk inline with your I129S form, the Visa office checks your answers against the form. Hence prepare your answers accordingly.
5. Prepare your interview questions, if possible ask someone to do a mock interview.
6. Most importantly do not panic with whats going around in the consulate. There will be people creating a bit of rucus due to Visa rejections.
All the best! :-)
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Query regarding visa fees
Hello All,
Can someone give me detailed instructions on the payment / visa fees for L1 Blanket ?
Do we have to make the visa payment fees while filing up the form DS-160 or i can pay when in Chennai.
How much is the fees for L-1B Blanket ? Is it $2250 ? How can the fees be paid ?
Detailed information regarding this will be appreciated.
Regards,
RBG,
Can someone give me detailed instructions on the payment / visa fees for L1 Blanket ?
Do we have to make the visa payment fees while filing up the form DS-160 or i can pay when in Chennai.
How much is the fees for L-1B Blanket ? Is it $2250 ? How can the fees be paid ?
Detailed information regarding this will be appreciated.
Regards,
RBG,
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L1A Visa - Approved on 02 September 2015
I had been to the Chennai Consulate earlier for my L2 and B1/B2 visa and the process was very smooth. This time I had a different experience w.r.t the payment of fraud detection fees. My company had obtained DD for $500 during second week of August. When I went for Biometrics on 01 September 2015, one of the VFS personnel informed me that the dollar rates have gone up and I need to submit the differential in cash at the Consulate. I carried cash based on this information and had to shell out additional INR 1,000 in cash during the fee payment. (I was told I can make payment in credit card as well). However it appeared to me that not everyone was aware of this and atleast two people I saw had not carried any cash or wallets. I made a payment for one such person who has agreed to pay me back but I am not sure how many L1 aspirants went back and had to reschedule.
It is my honest suggestion that you check for the changes in consular exchange rates in http://chennai.usconsulate.gov/consular-fees.html before going for the interview.
It is my honest suggestion that you check for the changes in consular exchange rates in http://chennai.usconsulate.gov/consular-fees.html before going for the interview.
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