L1, L2 Visa

Hi, My L1 B Blanket is scheduled for first week of Jan. My passport expiry date is Apr 2016. And the date of intended stay mentioned in I129 S is three years.

In DS-160 form , i have answered the duration as 1 year for "Have you made any specfic travel plan" question.

Will this cause any issues in visa approval? Also what should i answer if the officer asked me the question - how long will you stay in US? Please help me .

Here we go with my experience of L1 B interview (18th Dec.) can someone provide more details on administrative processing.

Below questions were put to me.

1) What is your specialization?
2) Your role in the project?
3) Are there no other similar products in the market? What is the value add your product brings to the table.
4) Will your product integrate with a firewall?
5) Did you develop the product?
6) How many members were part of development team?
7) How long did the development take?
8) What did your team use to develop?
9) How long have you been with your current employer?
10) Your proposed Salary in US?
11) Your current Salary in India? How much per month and how much would it come up to annually?
12) Who is your client?
13) Will you do implementation of the product for the client? If yes, what else will you do other than implementation?
14) How long will you take to do the implementation?
15) How long will other activities of the project take and why?
16) Have your done a degree in Information Security? (your specialized area)
17) Have you applied for any other VISA categories such as H and B earlier?
18) What is your specialization, can you mention again.?

He asked me to wait and he went away for sometime. When he returned after a min or 2, he started with my wife.

To my wife:
1) What your qualification?
2) Masters in what?
3) How many years have you worked and what was your work?
4) Do you work currently?
5) Have you worked in a lab? (Since my wife in MSC microbiology)
6) Whom do you teach? (students at a School or College)
7) How long have you been married?

To my 6 year old daughter:
1) Why have you come here?
2) Where does your father work?
3) Do you know where you would be travelling?
4) Which is your favorite animal and why?

Hi All,

My company have filed L1B individual visa under premium processing, after my L1 B- Blanket got rejected at Chennai on December'14.
Can you all please help me, how much time it will gonna take for approval?
Also once approved, what will the questions I can expect during stamping?
Will my earlier rejection gonna affect stamping ?

Looking forward for your kind help.
Thanks :)

Thanks to this wonderful website for sharing informative information and tips!

Pls find my experiences with US Consulate at Chennai on Dec 11, 2014

VO : Good Morning
Me : Greeted him with smile

VO: What do you work as at YYYY company?
Me: Introduced to him with my designation and day to day roles and responsibilities at my company

Then came the golden words "Your case is approved" by God's grace!

As everyone says, be bold and confident. If not US , we have many other good countries to work!

I chanted this little mantra 28 times before my turn which brings you success in your VISA interviews

!!!OM Vashtakaaraay namaha!!!

All the very best!!

OM SAI RAM

Thanks a lot to immihelp.All the possible questions and experiences are listed here which is very helpful for anyone who prepares for visa interview.

Let me keep it short.

Type : L1A individual
No of candidate : Self - Spouse - Child.

There is lot of information on the OFC and the consulate process so proceeding directly to the interview questions.

VO: Good morning, how are you
Me : Good morning sir. Doing good. Hw about you.

VO: Documents please.
Me : Provided the passport.

VO: Which company are you from?
Me : YYYY XX

VO : Are you into Manager visa? Do you have approved I797?
Me: Yes, Shared I797.

VO:Where are you going?
Me : New jersey

VO:Is it client location.
Me : Yes

VO: Who is the client?
Me : YYYY XX

VO: Whats your designation?
Me : YYYY XX

To my wife:

VO : Whats your highest qualification mam?
Wife : MCA

VO: Are you working?
Wife : Yes, YYYY X company

To my daughter.

VO: Your dress looks good....

Its over in couple of minutes. Am approving your visa and keeping the passports. It all went like a flash considering spent close to couple of hours in the queue and only 2 mins in the inteview window.

Regards,
Hari

First of all thanks to immihelp. It is a great forum for all who seek US VISA approval.
Below is my experience :

Me : Hello Sir, Good Morning.
VO : Good Morning. How are you ?
Me : I am good, Thanks.

VO: Are you applying together [to my wife]
Me : Yes

VO : Can i have your documents ?
Me : [Passed below the glass]

VO : This does not have your passport [to my wife]
Me : [Passed below the glass]

VO : Which Company ?
Me : XYZ

VO : How many years in this company ?
Me : 4.5 Years

VO : It’s an YYYY company Right ?
Me : Yes, It’s an YYYY Company.

VO : But your documents says you work for ABC ?
Me : ABC is a subsidiary of XYZ.

VO : Where ABC have offices in India ?
Me : Answered.

VO : Are these ABC offices or XYZ offices ?
Me : Sir, XYZ is a parent company of ABC. ABC is my employer and these are offices of XYZ. Expalined in detail what ABC and XYZ do and how they relate to each other. [This is the only time he was looking straight into my eyes].

VO : Which location in US you are going ?
Me : Answered.

VO : What is your salary in US ?
Me : Answered.

VO : How long you will stay in US ?
Me : Answered.

VO : Does your company provide benefits in India as well ?
Me : No.

VO : Which company provide same benefits in India ?
Me : Answered.

VO : Indian government also provide these benefits. Right ?
Me : Answered.

VO : Do you know if US Government provide these benefits ?
Me : No, I don't know.

VO : US Government don't provide these benefits, Canadian Government provides though.

VO : I am keeping one copy of this, Please keep two with yourself and collect your passport.
VO : Thank You. Your VISA IS APPROVED. Have a Nice Stay in ZZZ.

Me : Thanks Your Sir !!

It was over within 2 minutes. It took me a while to realize that he did not even ask about my specialized knowledge and not even a single question to my wife.

Tips : Confidence is the Key. It is hard but kill your anxiety in final minutes. Prepare well, If you can explain each and every word you say then you will get through. Best of Luck !!

Hi All-

My L1 A Blanket was rejected in May and my company went for Regular processing. Since I797 was already approved there was absolutely no questions asked.

VO - Good Morning.
Me - replied back with a smile.

VO -You are working for XYZ company
Me Yes
VO - How long
Me - 3 Yrs
VO - Which client will you be associated with?
Me - answered.

He started looking into screen for close to 2 min, I was unsure of what's going on... But finally said, Your VISA is approved have a safe trip to US.

Im sure he was checking up with the answer provided by me for what's there in the Petition. He did not even look into my I797 Approval notice!!!!

Good luck Guys... All the best

Hi
      I would like to share me L1 B visa experience

ME : Hello How are u ? (with Smile on face, maintained it till the end)
VO: I am good H r u?
ME : Doing good

VO: Plz give me ur document.
ME: Sure (Handed over my document)

VO: How long you have been working for the current company?
ME : Answered

VO: What is ur designation
ME : Answered

VO: what will be ur salary in US ?
ME : Answered

VO : where u will be working in US?
ME: Answered (Make sure all are matched with ur I-129S)

VO: Ok since ur petition is L1 i need more details, can u explain ur specialization?
ME: Answered (Make sure you mention ur company proprietary tool and not client tool. )

VO: Have you developed this tool?
ME: Yes and explained

VO: How many people developed this tool?
ME : Answered

VO: How long u will stay in us?
ME : Answered

VO: I will approve ur petition.

TIPS:

Friends now a days approval rate is fairly good compared to few months back.

Be Bold and Confident, have some demo with ur friends or infront of mirror.

Finally if ur petition rejected dont get frustrated , even this is not my first attemt i too got rejected before

Prepare well and leave the rest to God.

Hi,

Greetings,

 First of all, a very warm thanks to all the people who have shared their personal experience of respective visa interviews. It's such a treasure cove for mortal souls like us who are looking out for support and guidance.

 We are a family of 2+1. My Husband was applying fo L1A-Blanket.

 Our Visa interview was on the 2nd of Dec'14.We had the appointment at OFC and Consulate on the same day. OFC was at 8am. So we were promptly there at 7.25am. There were already two queue's, one for 8am and the other for 8.30am. They had put up time printout sheet at the gate, so check that. For the 8am, there were already some 35+ people in the queue (I wonder what time they would have come!). By 7.50am, the guard started sending people in. Right at the gate, there would be people to check your documents, i.e., appointment printout, passport & DS-160 of all the family members. You proceed inside (where we got lost, since it was quite a big reception area with no guiding signage!). Go to first floor and stand in a mini queue. Security check is done. Post which mini reception to check your docs again. Enter the big hall with counters. Again a mini desk reception, to check docs. Wait in the big hall, check your counter number and go accordingly. Very meticulous process, quick and simple. FYI-Children under 14 need not attend visa interview (we didn't know!). So for my son, they just took the photograph and no finger print. The hearing through the glass via a mike was tough for me, since no clarity but you should pay attention. also the wife should know the visa she is applying for. It all got over within 5 minutes. and we were out of OFC by 8.15am. Caught an auto, went back to the hotel.
 Our Consulate interview was at 11am. Left hotel by 10.15am. Rchd by 10.30am. Again time specific queue was there. Check and stand in the respective queue. a officer will check your sticker on the passport (which was stuck at OFC) and note down something. All this happens on the footpath. you follow the queue. on the way there is small shack kind of thing where you can keep your valuables for some deposit. we didn't have anything to keep, so just proceed. went and joined the main queue to enter the consulate. there were some 75+ people in the queue. but not much waiting time. very organized. Security check before entering the big doors. once inside security check of your belongings...documents etc. Be careful here since they just rip of everything in the cover or folder you are carrying. not sure whether they know the value of those documents!! Keep a hawk-eye on your belongings. The document/folders go through security scanner. again security check for you. collect you docs, check your belongings and proceed through another door. a officer would be sitting there to check you appointment time. proceed towards the main building. mini reception to check your docs, I think it was the sticker on the passport (not sure!). Enter the first main hall through the heavy door. mini queue. get your finger print verified and proceed. Here there are officers moving around who will check your docs and collect the DD. other family members can enter the sanctum sanctorum and wait. the coupon number is given so keep watching the screen for the counter number against your coupon number. once it flashes, go and wait near the respective window. its quite nerve wracking to see other people's interview. since all visa types are there, there are some people seeking tourist visa, having a casual attitude whereas others like the L, H or E type are so tensed. So keep your cool focus on your preparation and pull it together when your chance comes. as mentioned by many here, it's just 2-3 mins max. following were the questions for L1A:

 No greetings exchanged, VO was pretty kurt. My Husband greeted.

 VO : Could I have your passport/s please? (Keep it handy)
 Us : Given

 VO : How many people are applying?
 US : 3

 VO - Which company do you work for?
 Us : Answered

 VO : Whats your job title?
 Us : Answered

 VO : How many Direct reportees?
 Us : Started answering the dynamics, but VO cut off and just wanted a number. So Answered.

 VO : Are the reportees based out of US?
 US : Answered

 VO : What's the profile of the reportees?
 Us : Answered

 VO : What's your salary?
 Us : Indian?

 VO : Yes Sir.
 Us : Answered ( pretty loud, everyone could hear!)

 VO : Whats your Salary in US?
 Us : Answered (again pretty loud!)

 VO : Whats the name of the manager you would be reporting to?
 Us : Answered

 VO : Where would you be staying in the US?
 Us : Answered

 To Wife:

 VO : How long have you been married?
 Us : Answered

 VO : Whats your highest qualification?
 Us : Answered.

 VO : Thank you sir, your visa has been approved :)) I am keeping the passports for stamping. Give one set of docs to your HR and the other one while entering the United States.
 Us : Thanked the VO, Have a great day Sir.

 Keep your cool and calmly walk out.

 We were out by 11.30am. The whole process happens pretty fast, so keep track of it. Don't get overwhelmed. Always check your docs.

 Challenges faced :

 The Auto scenario is Chennai was pretty scary. The rates they demand are ridiculous. Most of the people who come stay in nearby hotels, 3-5Kms distance. For that they ask you from Rs.150 and up. Need to negotiate a lot. Language for us was a major problem. Once you are out of Consulate, they gauge your facial expression and demand fare accordingly. They actually just pounce over you both at OFC and consulate. It was pretty scary. So please watch out. My suggestion would be to just hire a cab for the day and be relieved. Because this auto thing really is a mental exhaustion.

 Was uncomfortable with :

 At the visa interview counter, the next candidate stands just a ft or two away from you, so its pretty claustrophobic and invasion of privacy! we tend to get flustered. few counters facing the main hall are cool, sufficient distance but the other counters on extreme left are very congested. they should do something about it. all the candidates speak loudly so its pretty distracting when you are trying to pull your answers!!

 Tips :

 Its seriously just preparation and super duper confidence and of course genuine prayers.
 Keep your required docs, check again and again. No harm in carrying support docs. (we had carried marriage certificate, child birth certificate, ceremonial photographs etc.)
 Carry docs in a transparent see through folder with easy accessibility. Put tabs on documents as to what it is so that you are not flustered when the VO asks for any specific documents.
 Go through this website thoroughly, its a treasure!
 Prepare your questionnaire according to the visa you are applying for. Do a mock interview at home. Record it too, it helps.
 Make your travel logistics as comfortable as possible, it helps and avoids any unwanted tension.

 Again thanks to all in this forum for helping us out.
 Hope this write up helps too!! :))

 Regards

Hi, I have my L1B interview scheduled on Dec, 5th, I noticed that, I have 3 copies of I-129 and I-797. But only one copy of G-28. How many copies of this G-28 forms are really required?