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L1B Blanket got approved
On 2nd July, i attended L1B blanket visa.
VO: Give me ur documents
Me: handed over passport, i129 and i 797
vo: which company u work for
vo: designation
vo: indian salary
vo: us salary
vo: us location
vo:specialization
to my wife:
how imch time u hav been married
love marriage or arranged?
how many attended ur marriage function?
It was cool. I think almost everyone getting approved. I think good indian & US salary has high approval rate
For L1A, they ask reportees & report to
VO: Give me ur documents
Me: handed over passport, i129 and i 797
vo: which company u work for
vo: designation
vo: indian salary
vo: us salary
vo: us location
vo:specialization
to my wife:
how imch time u hav been married
love marriage or arranged?
how many attended ur marriage function?
It was cool. I think almost everyone getting approved. I think good indian & US salary has high approval rate
For L1A, they ask reportees & report to
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suggested answers required urgently
MY HUSBAND'S L1 VISA HAS BEEN APPROVED LAST MONTH AND MY L2 VISA INTERVIEW IS DUE ON 22 JULY.
PLEASE GIVE SUGGESTED ANSWERS FOR BELOW STATED QUESTIONS:
1.WHY DO YOU NEED TO GO TO THE US?
2. WHY ARE YOU APPLYING SEPARATELY FROM YOUR SPOUSE?
3. WHAT WILL YOU DO FOR THE WHOLE DAY WHEN YOUR SPOUSE GO TO THE WORK?
4. ARE YOU GOING TO LEAVE YOUR JOB?
PLEASE GIVE SUGGESTED ANSWERS FOR BELOW STATED QUESTIONS:
1.WHY DO YOU NEED TO GO TO THE US?
2. WHY ARE YOU APPLYING SEPARATELY FROM YOUR SPOUSE?
3. WHAT WILL YOU DO FOR THE WHOLE DAY WHEN YOUR SPOUSE GO TO THE WORK?
4. ARE YOU GOING TO LEAVE YOUR JOB?
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L1 A Blanket : Chennai : Approved
I'll come straight to the questions asked as the docs needed to be carried and other advise are in the forum in many posts. I went with my family (Spouse+ 2 kids)
When my turn came
I : Greeted the VO
VO: Greeted back and asked docs pls.
VO: Typed for 30 secs and asked " Do you have an end client"
I: Yes
VO: Who would that be?
I : Answered (told my client name)
VO: Whats your role in the US?
I: Answered (told just my role)
VO: whats the team size?
I: Answered (just the figures)
VO: Started typing and continued for 1 min. Then he stamped in all copies and said "Your Visa is approved sir" and returned the two signed copies of docs. The whole process lasted for about 45 mins from the time i stood in the Queue till i came out.
When my turn came
I : Greeted the VO
VO: Greeted back and asked docs pls.
VO: Typed for 30 secs and asked " Do you have an end client"
I: Yes
VO: Who would that be?
I : Answered (told my client name)
VO: Whats your role in the US?
I: Answered (told just my role)
VO: whats the team size?
I: Answered (just the figures)
VO: Started typing and continued for 1 min. Then he stamped in all copies and said "Your Visa is approved sir" and returned the two signed copies of docs. The whole process lasted for about 45 mins from the time i stood in the Queue till i came out.
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RFE query
Hi everyone,
I believe this is the best forum to get the answers to all our queries.
I know ppl are more talking on interview sessions and I m sure this is going to help me big time once i reach that stage.
However, at this point I am stuck at RFE stage.
Background of my case.
L1b individual was filed on end of Nov 2014
RFE received in the first week of Feb 2015
RFE responded in the last week of Arp 2015
It is 2 months above and wanted to know when should I see the movement going.
I have referred to few other forums and they say you should have the response in 2 months.
One of my colleague got his approval in 2 weeks from the day he responded his RFE and that was regular case too.
Please help
I believe this is the best forum to get the answers to all our queries.
I know ppl are more talking on interview sessions and I m sure this is going to help me big time once i reach that stage.
However, at this point I am stuck at RFE stage.
Background of my case.
L1b individual was filed on end of Nov 2014
RFE received in the first week of Feb 2015
RFE responded in the last week of Arp 2015
It is 2 months above and wanted to know when should I see the movement going.
I have referred to few other forums and they say you should have the response in 2 months.
One of my colleague got his approval in 2 weeks from the day he responded his RFE and that was regular case too.
Please help
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Requirements for visa L1
would like to apply for Visa L1.
My situation is the following:
I worked for KPMG Ukraine for 4 years. I quit the company in June 2013 and started to work for another company in Turkey.
Recently I went through interview of KPMG US office and they are happy with my knowledge and work experience.
However there is some confusion regarding this requirement for L1 visa applicants: “….the applicant has worked for at least 1 year in preceding 3 years in the capacity of manager, executive or special knowledge work”. I worked for KPMG Ukraine for 4 years, however I left the company 2 years ago in June 2013. Please advise if this requirement “1 year of 3 preceding years” is strictly followed while considering visa applicants?
My situation is the following:
I worked for KPMG Ukraine for 4 years. I quit the company in June 2013 and started to work for another company in Turkey.
Recently I went through interview of KPMG US office and they are happy with my knowledge and work experience.
However there is some confusion regarding this requirement for L1 visa applicants: “….the applicant has worked for at least 1 year in preceding 3 years in the capacity of manager, executive or special knowledge work”. I worked for KPMG Ukraine for 4 years, however I left the company 2 years ago in June 2013. Please advise if this requirement “1 year of 3 preceding years” is strictly followed while considering visa applicants?
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L1B Blanket: 02/Jun – Pink Slip Received – Passport Retained with Petition documents – Admin Process
Hi All,
Background: I work for a US based banking organization in India within Information Security space and specialization in the field of Cyber Threat Intelligence and Analytics.
Interview:
VO: Greeted me from far before even I reached the counter
Me: Good Afternoon
VO: So you work for ZZZ
Me: Yes
VO: How long have you been working here
Me: 6+ Years
VO: How long are you planning to stay there?
Me: Two and a Half to three years.
VO: What’s your specialization
Me: Explained in 2 Statements
VO: Is it related to Encryption
Me: No
VO: Is it related to Reverse engineering?
Me: I said yes
VO: Thanks. I think your Visa request needs additional processing time. She pulled one pink Slip and wrote the case no. Took my passport and 2 sets of petition documents.
The same day, I received an email from Chennai Admin email id asking me to submit the documents in PDF and word format.
• Scanned Letter of Invitation
• CV
• Advisor or Contact Person in the US
• Dates and countries for all previous travel abroad during past 10 years.
I got all the documents in the required format and sent it back to consulate by 12th. i.e after 10 calendar days. Since then I am checking the status and it states that the last updated date is 02-Jun-2015, which is the interview date. I have to postpone my travel date to 01st Aug due to this uncertainty. I have few questions which I need advice on:
• Based on the conversation with VO, why did she all of a sudden pulled up the Pink slip on me.
• Does the collection of passport and petition documents gives an indication that the visa is approved, but required further background verification due to my profile.
• What is the average time, these pink slip cases move towards a result ( approved / reject). I know that there is no written timelines to it, but still.
• Is this delay, due to the technical glitch faced by embassy? OR it has nothing to do with the timelines they have with background verification before approving / rejecting the request.
Your expert advice and prior experience will help me mentally look at things differently. As I am sitting clueless from nearly 1 month with my passport with embassy.
Please share your thoughts.
Background: I work for a US based banking organization in India within Information Security space and specialization in the field of Cyber Threat Intelligence and Analytics.
Interview:
VO: Greeted me from far before even I reached the counter
Me: Good Afternoon
VO: So you work for ZZZ
Me: Yes
VO: How long have you been working here
Me: 6+ Years
VO: How long are you planning to stay there?
Me: Two and a Half to three years.
VO: What’s your specialization
Me: Explained in 2 Statements
VO: Is it related to Encryption
Me: No
VO: Is it related to Reverse engineering?
Me: I said yes
VO: Thanks. I think your Visa request needs additional processing time. She pulled one pink Slip and wrote the case no. Took my passport and 2 sets of petition documents.
The same day, I received an email from Chennai Admin email id asking me to submit the documents in PDF and word format.
• Scanned Letter of Invitation
• CV
• Advisor or Contact Person in the US
• Dates and countries for all previous travel abroad during past 10 years.
I got all the documents in the required format and sent it back to consulate by 12th. i.e after 10 calendar days. Since then I am checking the status and it states that the last updated date is 02-Jun-2015, which is the interview date. I have to postpone my travel date to 01st Aug due to this uncertainty. I have few questions which I need advice on:
• Based on the conversation with VO, why did she all of a sudden pulled up the Pink slip on me.
• Does the collection of passport and petition documents gives an indication that the visa is approved, but required further background verification due to my profile.
• What is the average time, these pink slip cases move towards a result ( approved / reject). I know that there is no written timelines to it, but still.
• Is this delay, due to the technical glitch faced by embassy? OR it has nothing to do with the timelines they have with background verification before approving / rejecting the request.
Your expert advice and prior experience will help me mentally look at things differently. As I am sitting clueless from nearly 1 month with my passport with embassy.
Please share your thoughts.
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L1B Blanket - Approved on 18th Jun Chennai
Thanks to all those ppl who have shared their experiences here to help others...
Alright, here is my experience:
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Interview: 18th Jun
Visa: L1B Blanket
Same standard questions as provided by others:
1. Which company do you work for?
2. What is your specialization?
3. What is your US package?
4. Have you been to US before?
To my wife:
1. What is your highest qualification?
2. Have you ever been to US before?
Then VO typed for 2-3mins and said approving your visa. Returned two copies of I129 & I797.
Next day, when I checked the status it was showing Administrative Processing due to their technical issue probably as I didn't receive any 221g form after interview.
Just yesterday, when I checked, it showed Visa Issued and I am just waiting for my passports now. :)
One advice, Stay focused and be confident in your answers...
Let me know if I can be of any help to anyone...
Alright, here is my experience:
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Interview: 18th Jun
Visa: L1B Blanket
Same standard questions as provided by others:
1. Which company do you work for?
2. What is your specialization?
3. What is your US package?
4. Have you been to US before?
To my wife:
1. What is your highest qualification?
2. Have you ever been to US before?
Then VO typed for 2-3mins and said approving your visa. Returned two copies of I129 & I797.
Next day, when I checked the status it was showing Administrative Processing due to their technical issue probably as I didn't receive any 221g form after interview.
Just yesterday, when I checked, it showed Visa Issued and I am just waiting for my passports now. :)
One advice, Stay focused and be confident in your answers...
Let me know if I can be of any help to anyone...
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L1B Individual and L2 scheduled on 9th July
L1B Individual and L2 For my wife and daughter who is 5 year old scheduled on 9th July. Please let me know if I have to take my daughter for OFC
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Return of passport/ visa status change
Has any one who may have had their interviews in the last couple of weeks, got their passports back. Or, has the visa status changed.
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unique case
First of all, thanks to all for sharing their experiences. It helped me a lot.
My L1A Individual visa got approved on 19th June. But my wife got 221g.
Me and My wife reached at Embassy at 8:15am for 8:30am appointment. There was no que outside and we were allowed directly inside. I had all my documents in a transparent folder so after security check I got my documents back as is. Important! Don’t carry your documents in envelops. After security check our DS160s and passports were verified and then we were asked stand in que. Within 5 min our turn came and our documents were verified and hard copies of the photo were scanned. Then at next window finger prints were taken. Without any wait we were asked to one of the visa officer ( No token). Visa officer was a young Lady and she talked to us very pleasantly.
Interview:
Me : Good morning Mam
VO : Good morning
VO : pass me your passport
VO: Which visa you are applying for
Me: L1A
VO : it’s individual right ?
Me: yes
VO: Which company do you work for ,Sir
Me: I work for ZZZ
VO: for how long you have been working for the company
Me: I will be managing YYYY group in US (did not hear the question properly)
VO: No, for how long you have been working for ZZZ
Me: for 2.5 years
VO: what would be your salary in US
ME : ZZZ
VO: what would be your designation in US
Me: ZZZ
To my wife
VO: What is your highest degree Mam
Wife: I am PHD in bio physics.
VO: What is your area of research
Wife: I have worked on so so ….
At that VO left her seat and came back with blue slip (221g).
VO : What are you doing presently mam . ( VO already started writing case number on 221g form)
Wife: I am working for YYYY
VO : Sir your visa is approved but Mam we need further processing for your case. Do you have your CV with you. ( unfortunately we were not prepared for this)
Wife: No right now I don’t have
VO: We will be sending you a email, please respond to that with you latest CV attached.
Wife: sure
VO: Sir there will be delay in dispatch of your passport because of ongoing problem in our system.
Me: should I be expecting the passport in 2 weeks?
VO: 2 weeks is optimistic. Once our system is up, then it will take 2 weeks after that.
VO: Probably by then her case also will be processed. And you can travel together ( big relief)
Me and my wife: thanks officer
Then we came out of embassy with mixed feeling. We were out of embassy at 8:50am
Same day my wife got email from embassy asking for CV , her research details, past international travels etc. We have responded to that. And waiting for update
My L1A Individual visa got approved on 19th June. But my wife got 221g.
Me and My wife reached at Embassy at 8:15am for 8:30am appointment. There was no que outside and we were allowed directly inside. I had all my documents in a transparent folder so after security check I got my documents back as is. Important! Don’t carry your documents in envelops. After security check our DS160s and passports were verified and then we were asked stand in que. Within 5 min our turn came and our documents were verified and hard copies of the photo were scanned. Then at next window finger prints were taken. Without any wait we were asked to one of the visa officer ( No token). Visa officer was a young Lady and she talked to us very pleasantly.
Interview:
Me : Good morning Mam
VO : Good morning
VO : pass me your passport
VO: Which visa you are applying for
Me: L1A
VO : it’s individual right ?
Me: yes
VO: Which company do you work for ,Sir
Me: I work for ZZZ
VO: for how long you have been working for the company
Me: I will be managing YYYY group in US (did not hear the question properly)
VO: No, for how long you have been working for ZZZ
Me: for 2.5 years
VO: what would be your salary in US
ME : ZZZ
VO: what would be your designation in US
Me: ZZZ
To my wife
VO: What is your highest degree Mam
Wife: I am PHD in bio physics.
VO: What is your area of research
Wife: I have worked on so so ….
At that VO left her seat and came back with blue slip (221g).
VO : What are you doing presently mam . ( VO already started writing case number on 221g form)
Wife: I am working for YYYY
VO : Sir your visa is approved but Mam we need further processing for your case. Do you have your CV with you. ( unfortunately we were not prepared for this)
Wife: No right now I don’t have
VO: We will be sending you a email, please respond to that with you latest CV attached.
Wife: sure
VO: Sir there will be delay in dispatch of your passport because of ongoing problem in our system.
Me: should I be expecting the passport in 2 weeks?
VO: 2 weeks is optimistic. Once our system is up, then it will take 2 weeks after that.
VO: Probably by then her case also will be processed. And you can travel together ( big relief)
Me and my wife: thanks officer
Then we came out of embassy with mixed feeling. We were out of embassy at 8:50am
Same day my wife got email from embassy asking for CV , her research details, past international travels etc. We have responded to that. And waiting for update
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