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L1B blanket approved at Chennai!
Thanks everyone for posting your interview experience! It has been a great way to learn and be confident for the interview.
My background: I had worked for 8 years at a big semiconductor company in Bangalore. A couple of months back, I quit the job to take time off for travel and spend time with family. Recently I got in touch with my manager at US to check if he would be interested in hiring me back at the US office. He was very helpful and I got the offer from the US office in two weeks. They send me the immigration papers with all the supporting documents. I had my B1 rejected last year because the VO felt that part of the activity I would be doing at US would amount to "gainful employment" and B1 is not the right category of visa. I was also a little worried about the six month gap when I was not employed.
Interview:
VO: Good morning
Me: Good morning (with a smile)
VO: Which company is sponsoring your petition?
Me: YYYY
VO: What would you be doing in the US office?
Me: Two sentences. Was cut short in the third sentence.
VO: I am approving your visa. One copy is for the HR and the the other one for travel. Thank you.
Me: Thank you (with a big smile :)).
My entire visa interview lasted less than 60 seconds! I had gone there with my wife, but the VO did not even ask her a single question! She was pretty disappointed :)
My two cents: be confident, polite and answer to the point. The single most important question for which you need to put a lot of thought and prepare well is how to market yourself as a person with "specialized knowledge".
My background: I had worked for 8 years at a big semiconductor company in Bangalore. A couple of months back, I quit the job to take time off for travel and spend time with family. Recently I got in touch with my manager at US to check if he would be interested in hiring me back at the US office. He was very helpful and I got the offer from the US office in two weeks. They send me the immigration papers with all the supporting documents. I had my B1 rejected last year because the VO felt that part of the activity I would be doing at US would amount to "gainful employment" and B1 is not the right category of visa. I was also a little worried about the six month gap when I was not employed.
Interview:
VO: Good morning
Me: Good morning (with a smile)
VO: Which company is sponsoring your petition?
Me: YYYY
VO: What would you be doing in the US office?
Me: Two sentences. Was cut short in the third sentence.
VO: I am approving your visa. One copy is for the HR and the the other one for travel. Thank you.
Me: Thank you (with a big smile :)).
My entire visa interview lasted less than 60 seconds! I had gone there with my wife, but the VO did not even ask her a single question! She was pretty disappointed :)
My two cents: be confident, polite and answer to the point. The single most important question for which you need to put a lot of thought and prepare well is how to market yourself as a person with "specialized knowledge".
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L1B Approved.
Dear all,
First of all thanks to this forum and people for put their experience, I got the following question.
*: Good morning, How are you?
*: which company you are working for?
*: Are you going to work for client? client name?
*: How long you are working in that company?
*: What is your specialization?
*: 3 Questions asked from the specialization it self?
*: What is your previous company?
*: What is your US salary?
He was doing something on the computer and finally i got the golden work that my visa is approved.
I went with my family, I was bit tensed but some what i have managed and answered all the question asked by the officer.
Be cool and confident about your answers.
All the best!!!!!
First of all thanks to this forum and people for put their experience, I got the following question.
*: Good morning, How are you?
*: which company you are working for?
*: Are you going to work for client? client name?
*: How long you are working in that company?
*: What is your specialization?
*: 3 Questions asked from the specialization it self?
*: What is your previous company?
*: What is your US salary?
He was doing something on the computer and finally i got the golden work that my visa is approved.
I went with my family, I was bit tensed but some what i have managed and answered all the question asked by the officer.
Be cool and confident about your answers.
All the best!!!!!
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L1 B approved
Hi All,
First of all many thanks to this forum and people who have put their experience their. My visa is approved on 18th March. Following question were asked:
• Which company you are working for
• How Long you are working for this company
• Who is you client (Mine was ovt sponsored client)
• How long you are working with client
• Indian salary
• What will you do in the US (I explain the project and my role)
• How much experience you have in finance domain (I replied 5 years)
I have already a B1 visa but no prior travel to US.
All the best!!!
First of all many thanks to this forum and people who have put their experience their. My visa is approved on 18th March. Following question were asked:
• Which company you are working for
• How Long you are working for this company
• Who is you client (Mine was ovt sponsored client)
• How long you are working with client
• Indian salary
• What will you do in the US (I explain the project and my role)
• How much experience you have in finance domain (I replied 5 years)
I have already a B1 visa but no prior travel to US.
All the best!!!
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Indirect reports for L1A visa
I have one query - I have around 4 indirect reports and around 15 reports who are direct reports of these 4 indirect reports, so in this case what is the actual count of my indirect reports is it just 4 or its actually 4+15 = 19?
basically my petition got signed with 4 indirect reports and not 19, hence I am not sure what Org chart should I present (with 4 indirect reports or with 19 indirect reports)?
Please suggest.
basically my petition got signed with 4 indirect reports and not 19, hence I am not sure what Org chart should I present (with 4 indirect reports or with 19 indirect reports)?
Please suggest.
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L1B Chennai Experience
Hi Everyone,
First of all this site has been amazingly useful since it prepares you for the consulate experience very well.
Chennai Consulate staff is very friendly and the whole experience was pleasant.
Interview Questions?
1. Where do you work?
2. How long have you been working in his Company?
3. What do you do?
4. Where will you work in US?
5. What is your highest qualification?
6. Where is this US entity located? Complete Address?
7. What would you be doing in US?
Approving your VISA, please carry these documents when you travel.
The whole process was smooth and the aura around was very calm.
Some tips:
1. The Consulate has around 30 counters and on an average spend less than 5 mins so the process goes very smoothly.
2. Arrive 15 mins early than your scheduled time and stand in the relevant line.
3. Keep all documents in Proper order
4. Be confident and give short answers. No explanations if not asked for. Don't try to confuse them, they are there to help us.
5. Stay Calm and Relaxed in a confident body posture.
6. Maintain Eye Contact and answer with a smile on your face
7. Greeting the VO wouldn't hurt. They are friendly people so be friendly with your interview panel
8. Clothing doesn't matter at all. So wear what you are comfortable in.
9. It's a simple 3-4 mins process
10. Don't be Verbose. Answer in yes/no only when applicable.
11. Don’t rush answers and answer like you are having a conversation
12. Show presence of mind and think fast
13. General theme is (a) Purpose of visit, (b) Specialization, (c) your role and responsibilities, and (d) general company related data points to confirm your employment.
14. Stand in front of a mirror and try to hold a smile on your face while answering
15. Be honest, don't hide or give wrong information and don’t beat around the bush. Just convince yourself beforehand that you are going on a genuine case and its a formality and no big deal.
16. Prepare your answers for some of the common questions. This will help you to answer questions quickly and will add to your confidence.
Use this set of questions to be familiar with (http://www.immihelp.com/l1-visa/l1-visa-stamping-interview-questions.html)
First of all this site has been amazingly useful since it prepares you for the consulate experience very well.
Chennai Consulate staff is very friendly and the whole experience was pleasant.
Interview Questions?
1. Where do you work?
2. How long have you been working in his Company?
3. What do you do?
4. Where will you work in US?
5. What is your highest qualification?
6. Where is this US entity located? Complete Address?
7. What would you be doing in US?
Approving your VISA, please carry these documents when you travel.
The whole process was smooth and the aura around was very calm.
Some tips:
1. The Consulate has around 30 counters and on an average spend less than 5 mins so the process goes very smoothly.
2. Arrive 15 mins early than your scheduled time and stand in the relevant line.
3. Keep all documents in Proper order
4. Be confident and give short answers. No explanations if not asked for. Don't try to confuse them, they are there to help us.
5. Stay Calm and Relaxed in a confident body posture.
6. Maintain Eye Contact and answer with a smile on your face
7. Greeting the VO wouldn't hurt. They are friendly people so be friendly with your interview panel
8. Clothing doesn't matter at all. So wear what you are comfortable in.
9. It's a simple 3-4 mins process
10. Don't be Verbose. Answer in yes/no only when applicable.
11. Don’t rush answers and answer like you are having a conversation
12. Show presence of mind and think fast
13. General theme is (a) Purpose of visit, (b) Specialization, (c) your role and responsibilities, and (d) general company related data points to confirm your employment.
14. Stand in front of a mirror and try to hold a smile on your face while answering
15. Be honest, don't hide or give wrong information and don’t beat around the bush. Just convince yourself beforehand that you are going on a genuine case and its a formality and no big deal.
16. Prepare your answers for some of the common questions. This will help you to answer questions quickly and will add to your confidence.
Use this set of questions to be familiar with (http://www.immihelp.com/l1-visa/l1-visa-stamping-interview-questions.html)
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L1-B : Need Guidance
Hi All,
First of all, Thank you all for posting your experience, learnt a lot about the process.
I have a total of 3.4 years experience in financial domain. 2.3 years in my previous company and 1.1 in current.
I have been asked by my company to apply for L1-B category Visa. I have good communication and presentation skills and have in depth product knowledge in application that I work for. I work in a Service Based company and for a very big client.
A new project in on the way and clients want me to assist them at their site.
Most of the experiences I read in this forum, they are generally project managers or 5+ years experience seniors folks..
Is there any chance of success in my case with 3.4 years of exp, I'm more worried about my years of experience. Does that impact in anyways ?? I'm a post graduate.
You suggestions will greatly help me, as this is a turning point in my career.
Thanks in advance
First of all, Thank you all for posting your experience, learnt a lot about the process.
I have a total of 3.4 years experience in financial domain. 2.3 years in my previous company and 1.1 in current.
I have been asked by my company to apply for L1-B category Visa. I have good communication and presentation skills and have in depth product knowledge in application that I work for. I work in a Service Based company and for a very big client.
A new project in on the way and clients want me to assist them at their site.
Most of the experiences I read in this forum, they are generally project managers or 5+ years experience seniors folks..
Is there any chance of success in my case with 3.4 years of exp, I'm more worried about my years of experience. Does that impact in anyways ?? I'm a post graduate.
You suggestions will greatly help me, as this is a turning point in my career.
Thanks in advance
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L1A Blanket in Chennai
Hello All,
My L1A Blanket was approved in Chennai on 12 Mar. Thanks for sharing the experiences. It really helps in preparing well for the interview.
Here is the summary of my profile-
Exp- 9.5+
Designation- Sr.Manager
Salary- 100+
Previous Visits on H1 and L1B
VO did not ask much and here are the questions-
Which Location are you going to?
What would be your team size?
How Many onsite?
What is their designation?
What will be your US salary?
Whats the name of client?
How much experience with client?
Good luck to all aspirants!
My L1A Blanket was approved in Chennai on 12 Mar. Thanks for sharing the experiences. It really helps in preparing well for the interview.
Here is the summary of my profile-
Exp- 9.5+
Designation- Sr.Manager
Salary- 100+
Previous Visits on H1 and L1B
VO did not ask much and here are the questions-
Which Location are you going to?
What would be your team size?
How Many onsite?
What is their designation?
What will be your US salary?
Whats the name of client?
How much experience with client?
Good luck to all aspirants!
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Query - whether old passport is required to be presented during L2 visa?
My husband had renewed his passport in 2007 and we are unable to find his old passport, currently we again reissued our passports (to change the address) and this month we are due to attend our L1A visa interview in chennai consulate.
I am the main applicant and I have my old passport, however my husband (L2) does not have his oldest passport (he currently has 2- one old and 1-recently renewed), please suggest whether this can be a problem for us when we go for our interview?
please suggest ASAP, my interview is scheduled on 25th march 2014.
-thanks
I am the main applicant and I have my old passport, however my husband (L2) does not have his oldest passport (he currently has 2- one old and 1-recently renewed), please suggest whether this can be a problem for us when we go for our interview?
please suggest ASAP, my interview is scheduled on 25th march 2014.
-thanks
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L-1A Individual Visa approved (Delhi)
Hi,
Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences. This forum has been very useful in same. I recently went for L-1A stamping at Delhi consulate. Below were questions asked:
1. Which company you are working for?
2. What is your highest Qualification?
3. What is your current team size?
4. You have been to US earlier?
5. Your Blanket Visa was rejected last year? Reasons?
6. Is this the first time you are going on L Visa?
My Visa was approved.
Thanks again.
Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences. This forum has been very useful in same. I recently went for L-1A stamping at Delhi consulate. Below were questions asked:
1. Which company you are working for?
2. What is your highest Qualification?
3. What is your current team size?
4. You have been to US earlier?
5. Your Blanket Visa was rejected last year? Reasons?
6. Is this the first time you are going on L Visa?
My Visa was approved.
Thanks again.
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L1B Visa Approved
First of I would like to say thanks to this forum, It help me to boost my confidence booster.
Here is the questions asked to me.
1) You work for?
2) US salary?
3) Have ever went US earlier?
4) how long you have been working here?
5) what is your specialisation?
After all these questions the golden words "I am approving your VISA"..
Thanks
Here is the questions asked to me.
1) You work for?
2) US salary?
3) Have ever went US earlier?
4) how long you have been working here?
5) what is your specialisation?
After all these questions the golden words "I am approving your VISA"..
Thanks
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