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L1-B Individual approved at Chennai
Hi All,
Like everyone i also got the chance to share my visa interview Experience. I am lucky to get visa approved .
My advise for everyone is before going to interview please do research and analysis about your case this will really help you how to get prepared.
On 2-Aug my interview scheduled at chennai , You don’t believe there were around 1200 to 1500 people standing in front of the gate waiting for Visa interview. I got shocked after seeing that huge crowd . It looks like in august so many people would like to apply. But anyway that’s not our track,we will go for directly to interview.
I was all set and prepared at least 50 question for the interview and finally I am surprised with the VO , since he asked me only one one one one one one question to me.
Me: Good morning Sir
VO: Good Morning, Will you be working from client place?
Me: I will be working from our own office and will go to client office in need.
VO: Thanks sir , I am approving your VISA.
ME: Flying Flying Flying still now.
What I feel is once L-1B Individual gets approved from USCIS , 99.9% the VISA is confirmed only 0.1% will go something like administrative processing . But in the case of L1-B Blanket , we should have strong case to prove that we are eligible for it.
I am very much thankful to this site ,I got to know so many experience with this.
Finally Hard word will never fail . Thanks Guys all the very Best for your cases.
Like everyone i also got the chance to share my visa interview Experience. I am lucky to get visa approved .
My advise for everyone is before going to interview please do research and analysis about your case this will really help you how to get prepared.
On 2-Aug my interview scheduled at chennai , You don’t believe there were around 1200 to 1500 people standing in front of the gate waiting for Visa interview. I got shocked after seeing that huge crowd . It looks like in august so many people would like to apply. But anyway that’s not our track,we will go for directly to interview.
I was all set and prepared at least 50 question for the interview and finally I am surprised with the VO , since he asked me only one one one one one one question to me.
Me: Good morning Sir
VO: Good Morning, Will you be working from client place?
Me: I will be working from our own office and will go to client office in need.
VO: Thanks sir , I am approving your VISA.
ME: Flying Flying Flying still now.
What I feel is once L-1B Individual gets approved from USCIS , 99.9% the VISA is confirmed only 0.1% will go something like administrative processing . But in the case of L1-B Blanket , we should have strong case to prove that we are eligible for it.
I am very much thankful to this site ,I got to know so many experience with this.
Finally Hard word will never fail . Thanks Guys all the very Best for your cases.
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L1 A Blanket - Rejected
Hi All,
I had worst experience of my life today.
VO : Who is your client?
Me : Answered
VO : For what project?
Me: Explained my project in detail ( Look at the phrase of the question)
VO : Is it managerial position?
Me: Explained in detail about my duties
VO : Is it computer project?
Me: (Got shocked by the question) and simply said YES
VO : Your Onsite salary?
Me: YYYY XX
VO : How many years you have been working with current company?
Me: Told my current exp. and total exp.
VO : How many people will be reporting to u?
Me : >11
VO : (Asked the same question again ) How many people will be reporting to u?
Me : >11
VO verified my Org. Chart twice and was typing something on his computer
Finally said, "Your case does not fall under L1A category, please contact your HR"
NOTE : NO Questions asked to my wife...
I really did not understand the reason of rejection behind this...
I had worst experience of my life today.
VO : Who is your client?
Me : Answered
VO : For what project?
Me: Explained my project in detail ( Look at the phrase of the question)
VO : Is it managerial position?
Me: Explained in detail about my duties
VO : Is it computer project?
Me: (Got shocked by the question) and simply said YES
VO : Your Onsite salary?
Me: YYYY XX
VO : How many years you have been working with current company?
Me: Told my current exp. and total exp.
VO : How many people will be reporting to u?
Me : >11
VO : (Asked the same question again ) How many people will be reporting to u?
Me : >11
VO verified my Org. Chart twice and was typing something on his computer
Finally said, "Your case does not fall under L1A category, please contact your HR"
NOTE : NO Questions asked to my wife...
I really did not understand the reason of rejection behind this...
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Specialized skill
Hi All
I am seeking advise on this.
My Manager (American) is pregnant and she wants me to cover for her while she is on leave for 3 months.
Immigation has advised to apply for L1B as I have 6 yrs of exp with 3 yrs in this company. However, i do not belong to technology field, My profile is Onboarding, induction Exit ...... for Hires in US and UK. hence I was wondering what specialized skill should I use in order to not get rejected. In short, How can I put forth my application so that Visa is approved.
Suggestions and advise will be highly appreciated as I am lloking forward to have the visa stamped.
Thanks.
I am seeking advise on this.
My Manager (American) is pregnant and she wants me to cover for her while she is on leave for 3 months.
Immigation has advised to apply for L1B as I have 6 yrs of exp with 3 yrs in this company. However, i do not belong to technology field, My profile is Onboarding, induction Exit ...... for Hires in US and UK. hence I was wondering what specialized skill should I use in order to not get rejected. In short, How can I put forth my application so that Visa is approved.
Suggestions and advise will be highly appreciated as I am lloking forward to have the visa stamped.
Thanks.
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L1B Approved -24-Jul-2013 @ Chennai
This website helped a lot..... Many thanks to immihelp!!!!!!!
OFC scheduled at 24th July 2013 at 8:00 a.m.
Reached around 7:30....Documents to be kept in order
a. DS160 confirmation Page
b. Appointment Letter
PASSPORT........
Post Security check - Once you get in the OFC they stick a bar code sticker on the back fo your passport for your DS160 to be identified at all other checks.......... Your finger print is taken along with your picture here and you are good to go!!!!
**** CELLPHONES ARE ALLOWED HERE, YOU NEED TO SWITCH IT OFF **** *
US Consulate interview scheduled at 11:00a.m.
I reached here at 10:30 they let you queue up by then, in a queue your DS160 Barcode is scanned and a TOKEN with a unique number is given to you!!!!!
Once you are in there are few large screen scrolling the token number along with corresponding Window
1st level --> They help you with your document listing
2nd level --> You go to the cashier and submit your DD
3rd Level --> INTERVIEW, I will share my experience
Me : Good Afternoon Sir ( The entire process overshot time of 11:00a.m. to 12:15p.m.)
VO: Hello, please handover your documents please
Asked me for my Passport, I797 and I29s
VO: So, which company you work for?
Me: #### Inc
VO: OK, what is your work profile
Me: I spoke about my work profile between which I mentioned my specialised skill while brushing closely through my project.
HE was listening to me at the same time was checking something on his screen
VO: How many people are there in your team
Me: ZZZ
VO: How many report in to you?
Me : xxx
VO: How many of them are in US?
Me: None
VO: YOu will be working from Client location or your office
Me: I will be working from our own office....Would visit client office as needed
VO: He stamped my I29s and gave it back to me.... Have a nice stay in US......
My experience says -
'DS160 is VERY CRUCIAL.. PLease research well before filling it.
Confidence is the key... Ensure to answer precisely and your answers must be comprehensive...
Dont be nervous,
**** CELLPHONES and METAL -STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED, there is a Chowky outside he keeps your belongings for Rs.10 **** *
**** Belt and Metal Strap watch IS ALLOWED **** *
All the guys!!!!!
OFC scheduled at 24th July 2013 at 8:00 a.m.
Reached around 7:30....Documents to be kept in order
a. DS160 confirmation Page
b. Appointment Letter
PASSPORT........
Post Security check - Once you get in the OFC they stick a bar code sticker on the back fo your passport for your DS160 to be identified at all other checks.......... Your finger print is taken along with your picture here and you are good to go!!!!
**** CELLPHONES ARE ALLOWED HERE, YOU NEED TO SWITCH IT OFF **** *
US Consulate interview scheduled at 11:00a.m.
I reached here at 10:30 they let you queue up by then, in a queue your DS160 Barcode is scanned and a TOKEN with a unique number is given to you!!!!!
Once you are in there are few large screen scrolling the token number along with corresponding Window
1st level --> They help you with your document listing
2nd level --> You go to the cashier and submit your DD
3rd Level --> INTERVIEW, I will share my experience
Me : Good Afternoon Sir ( The entire process overshot time of 11:00a.m. to 12:15p.m.)
VO: Hello, please handover your documents please
Asked me for my Passport, I797 and I29s
VO: So, which company you work for?
Me: #### Inc
VO: OK, what is your work profile
Me: I spoke about my work profile between which I mentioned my specialised skill while brushing closely through my project.
HE was listening to me at the same time was checking something on his screen
VO: How many people are there in your team
Me: ZZZ
VO: How many report in to you?
Me : xxx
VO: How many of them are in US?
Me: None
VO: YOu will be working from Client location or your office
Me: I will be working from our own office....Would visit client office as needed
VO: He stamped my I29s and gave it back to me.... Have a nice stay in US......
My experience says -
'DS160 is VERY CRUCIAL.. PLease research well before filling it.
Confidence is the key... Ensure to answer precisely and your answers must be comprehensive...
Dont be nervous,
**** CELLPHONES and METAL -STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED, there is a Chowky outside he keeps your belongings for Rs.10 **** *
**** Belt and Metal Strap watch IS ALLOWED **** *
All the guys!!!!!
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L1B Blanket - 2nd time - Approved
I had applied in April and got rejected. I understood that my approach was wrong last time.
I had picked up a wrong industry standard technology last time, and got rejected.
This time I was well prepared, Thanks to this forum
I had my interview this time at 10 AM, which is a better time than the last one (730 AM).
I was very tensed but managed to keep my tension within me and kept smiling.
I was there at the consulate by 935 AM and was happy to see a small line. Even though I was in and done with the initial two counters by 950 AM, I had to wait for almost an hour before I was allowed to go into the visa interview building.
I think since it is a rainy season, people are not kept outside waiting and are brought in and made to wait inside.
Soon after I entered the 2nd building, I had a sense of comfort. Most people were going out smiling. So I had a feeling it was a good day. That kind of boosted my confidence. Once i had given my DD, I waited for another 30-40 mins, and finally I was called at 1145 AM.
I was happy to see the VO, as he seemed to be nice and gentle and he approved all visas to the people before me.
Here are my set of questions. He interviewed me for almost 10 mins as it was a 2nd time application.
L1A or B?
What is your salary in India?
What will be your salary in US?
So you are applying for the 2nd time. So it may take some time. (here I was a bit nervous, I thought even this time he will return my passport and will ask me to come later. He was reading the screen and was smiling a little).
What does your company xx do?
What is your area of expertise?
What does the technology it do?
Who are your clients?
Any client who has used this?
Will you be working at the client place?
Where will you be working from?
Were you part of the development of team?
Why cant the client develop it?
All the time the VO was smiling and seemed to be in a good mood. And that made me more confident and answer more confidently.
And finally he said, OK I am clear. Your visa is approved (Oh my god I was so happy).
Unlike my previous encounter where I thought the VO was very much made up his mind, I feel this is more of luck than anything else.
My advise: Keep it simple and point to your area of expertise where you are comfortable. Don't over prepare yourself and don't lie. Just go with a mindset that you won't get through, what worse can happen.
I had picked up a wrong industry standard technology last time, and got rejected.
This time I was well prepared, Thanks to this forum
I had my interview this time at 10 AM, which is a better time than the last one (730 AM).
I was very tensed but managed to keep my tension within me and kept smiling.
I was there at the consulate by 935 AM and was happy to see a small line. Even though I was in and done with the initial two counters by 950 AM, I had to wait for almost an hour before I was allowed to go into the visa interview building.
I think since it is a rainy season, people are not kept outside waiting and are brought in and made to wait inside.
Soon after I entered the 2nd building, I had a sense of comfort. Most people were going out smiling. So I had a feeling it was a good day. That kind of boosted my confidence. Once i had given my DD, I waited for another 30-40 mins, and finally I was called at 1145 AM.
I was happy to see the VO, as he seemed to be nice and gentle and he approved all visas to the people before me.
Here are my set of questions. He interviewed me for almost 10 mins as it was a 2nd time application.
L1A or B?
What is your salary in India?
What will be your salary in US?
So you are applying for the 2nd time. So it may take some time. (here I was a bit nervous, I thought even this time he will return my passport and will ask me to come later. He was reading the screen and was smiling a little).
What does your company xx do?
What is your area of expertise?
What does the technology it do?
Who are your clients?
Any client who has used this?
Will you be working at the client place?
Where will you be working from?
Were you part of the development of team?
Why cant the client develop it?
All the time the VO was smiling and seemed to be in a good mood. And that made me more confident and answer more confidently.
And finally he said, OK I am clear. Your visa is approved (Oh my god I was so happy).
Unlike my previous encounter where I thought the VO was very much made up his mind, I feel this is more of luck than anything else.
My advise: Keep it simple and point to your area of expertise where you are comfortable. Don't over prepare yourself and don't lie. Just go with a mindset that you won't get through, what worse can happen.
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L1A blanket - 'Not clearly approvable'
Me: goor morning office
VO: Good morning sir
VO: Which client you gng to work for?
Me: I am going to work for XX, YY, ZZ,AA clients
VO: What are your key responsbilites
Me: Explained it in terms of custmer relationship building, managing multiple projects etc etc.
VO: What is you indian salary?
Me: It is XX,XX,ZZZ rs per year sir
VO: How much you US salary?
Me: It is YY,YYY USD per year
VO: How many direct reportees?
Me: X number
VO: (a bit surprised): Are you sure about that sir?
Me: Yes. (In my org chart I had shown 7. )
VO: Your onsite reporting manager's title?
Me: Its Business development manager
All the while, VO was typing something and looking at the screen. After a while,
VO: Dear sir, blanket petition qualifies a title of senior project manager to have a set of guidelines and yours doesn't qualify for that. Pls consult your HR for applying in the right category.
Don't know what went wrong. Anyways, all the very best to the current applicants
Cheers!!!
VO: Good morning sir
VO: Which client you gng to work for?
Me: I am going to work for XX, YY, ZZ,AA clients
VO: What are your key responsbilites
Me: Explained it in terms of custmer relationship building, managing multiple projects etc etc.
VO: What is you indian salary?
Me: It is XX,XX,ZZZ rs per year sir
VO: How much you US salary?
Me: It is YY,YYY USD per year
VO: How many direct reportees?
Me: X number
VO: (a bit surprised): Are you sure about that sir?
Me: Yes. (In my org chart I had shown 7. )
VO: Your onsite reporting manager's title?
Me: Its Business development manager
All the while, VO was typing something and looking at the screen. After a while,
VO: Dear sir, blanket petition qualifies a title of senior project manager to have a set of guidelines and yours doesn't qualify for that. Pls consult your HR for applying in the right category.
Don't know what went wrong. Anyways, all the very best to the current applicants
Cheers!!!
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L1A Chennai - Approved
Here are my Set of Questions
Me: Good Morning Officer
VO: Good Morning
VO: Which Company are you from
Me: YYYY X
VO: How many Years of Experience
Me: 4 years in two different stints , current stint 2 years
VO: What is your designation.
Me: Senior Manager Strategic Accounts in US, Program Manager in India
V0: How many reportees
Me: 35 total out of which 10 are direct reports, rest are indirect reports
VO: Whom do you report to
Me: VP Strategic Accounts
VO: Who is your client?
Me: I dont work for a client, i work for a group of Accounts, YYYY , YYYY , YYYY
VO: Your Visa is Approved.
Me: Good Morning Officer
VO: Good Morning
VO: Which Company are you from
Me: YYYY X
VO: How many Years of Experience
Me: 4 years in two different stints , current stint 2 years
VO: What is your designation.
Me: Senior Manager Strategic Accounts in US, Program Manager in India
V0: How many reportees
Me: 35 total out of which 10 are direct reports, rest are indirect reports
VO: Whom do you report to
Me: VP Strategic Accounts
VO: Who is your client?
Me: I dont work for a client, i work for a group of Accounts, YYYY , YYYY , YYYY
VO: Your Visa is Approved.
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L1B approved !!
Thanks to this forum for help. ( But have on complain as well here I wrote detailed experience by spending 1hr + but when I post it says session expired,how session can expire when I am continuously typing on that window..it should be corrected.i again gather courage and wrote brief version of it ) .
My L1B blanket got approved in 18/7.Process was smooth for us and as I went with family and having 1 year old with us was bliss as we got priority every where.
OFC we reached but early but again due to kid they allow u need kids photo ( if >7 years) not urs ..carry ds160, passport, appointment letter that's it no beg-packs are allowed so keep them somewhere u can no lockers available though mobile n wallets were allowed.
?On D-day we reached approx 9:30 for 10 AM app...n got entry directly then again due to kid we need not to wait in right hand side queue as well and got priority token no.After 5 mins wait we got our no flashing then on that counter they club all docs in rubber band and hand it over after having one more round of finger scan we proceed to interview section ..for our surprise there aso they asked us to skip line of 50 guys and got direct entry there I submit my draft and waited 5 mins before my interview was called.
Lady asked me following question
Will you work in US ??
For whom you will work ?
What is ur specialized knowledge ?
What is ur salary ( I asked In US or India..she said both)
You been to US earlier ( I said yes as I went on B1 )
Is she ur wife (she was standing beside me)
She asked her who long you been married...
what ur hubby's fav dish ?
DoB of baby ..which hospital baby were born ?
and then lady said golden words 'your visa approved' and gave me back 2 sets of stamped papers...!!
We were out by 10:25 PM...
All the very best to all of u !!
My L1B blanket got approved in 18/7.Process was smooth for us and as I went with family and having 1 year old with us was bliss as we got priority every where.
OFC we reached but early but again due to kid they allow u need kids photo ( if >7 years) not urs ..carry ds160, passport, appointment letter that's it no beg-packs are allowed so keep them somewhere u can no lockers available though mobile n wallets were allowed.
?On D-day we reached approx 9:30 for 10 AM app...n got entry directly then again due to kid we need not to wait in right hand side queue as well and got priority token no.After 5 mins wait we got our no flashing then on that counter they club all docs in rubber band and hand it over after having one more round of finger scan we proceed to interview section ..for our surprise there aso they asked us to skip line of 50 guys and got direct entry there I submit my draft and waited 5 mins before my interview was called.
Lady asked me following question
Will you work in US ??
For whom you will work ?
What is ur specialized knowledge ?
What is ur salary ( I asked In US or India..she said both)
You been to US earlier ( I said yes as I went on B1 )
Is she ur wife (she was standing beside me)
She asked her who long you been married...
what ur hubby's fav dish ?
DoB of baby ..which hospital baby were born ?
and then lady said golden words 'your visa approved' and gave me back 2 sets of stamped papers...!!
We were out by 10:25 PM...
All the very best to all of u !!
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L1B Approved on July 15th
This forum is really helpful. I got my L1B approved on 15th July and i received passport yesterday.
Here is my experience,
Biometrics: 15July 8AM
1. Dont go too early. Go 15 mins early
2. Carry DS 160 confirmation, interview letter and passport
3. Security gaurd will start calling people as per batch, i was 3rd person to go inside
4. Inside gate, people will check above documents and allow us inside. Please ensure first name and last name is written properly, couple of folks were sent out coz of this
5.token will be stuck on passport and after checking us we will be allowed inside a room where finger print and photo will be taken.
6. they will put a stamp on DS 160 confirmation, please use the same confirmation in interview also.
Interview: July 15th 11AM
1. Went around 10:45AM, told security that i have interview at 11AM. they allowed me to a join a queue
2. One person will verify DS 160 confirmation and then we need to give our passport in which they will put token no. This token no will be used inside
3. after checking they will allow us inside the building
4. Again security check, they will check your files to ensure we do not carry anything
5. document verification section, look for display wait for your token no to come. Go to appropriate counter.
6. Keep DS160, Interview letter, Passport, DD (your name and passport no should be written in backside), 3 copies of I797 and I129 above all other documents. In the verification counter, submit above documents only.
7. Another counter where US lady will verify our finger print and send us towards another building where actual interview will take place.
8. Pay DD to cashier. With dollar rupee conversion not being constant carry some cash too.
9. Wait for your turn for interview, once called go to your counter.
10. Questions asked are below
a. Which company you work for?
b. From how many years?
c. What is your specialization?
d. What do you do in your company?
e. How long you are working with this client?
VO: I am approving your visa. Have a good stay in US
11. Once visa is approved join the queue for premium passport courier service.
Over all it was good experience, be smart, confident and smile a little bit while you answer the VO. Dont be tensed.
All the best.
Here is my experience,
Biometrics: 15July 8AM
1. Dont go too early. Go 15 mins early
2. Carry DS 160 confirmation, interview letter and passport
3. Security gaurd will start calling people as per batch, i was 3rd person to go inside
4. Inside gate, people will check above documents and allow us inside. Please ensure first name and last name is written properly, couple of folks were sent out coz of this
5.token will be stuck on passport and after checking us we will be allowed inside a room where finger print and photo will be taken.
6. they will put a stamp on DS 160 confirmation, please use the same confirmation in interview also.
Interview: July 15th 11AM
1. Went around 10:45AM, told security that i have interview at 11AM. they allowed me to a join a queue
2. One person will verify DS 160 confirmation and then we need to give our passport in which they will put token no. This token no will be used inside
3. after checking they will allow us inside the building
4. Again security check, they will check your files to ensure we do not carry anything
5. document verification section, look for display wait for your token no to come. Go to appropriate counter.
6. Keep DS160, Interview letter, Passport, DD (your name and passport no should be written in backside), 3 copies of I797 and I129 above all other documents. In the verification counter, submit above documents only.
7. Another counter where US lady will verify our finger print and send us towards another building where actual interview will take place.
8. Pay DD to cashier. With dollar rupee conversion not being constant carry some cash too.
9. Wait for your turn for interview, once called go to your counter.
10. Questions asked are below
a. Which company you work for?
b. From how many years?
c. What is your specialization?
d. What do you do in your company?
e. How long you are working with this client?
VO: I am approving your visa. Have a good stay in US
11. Once visa is approved join the queue for premium passport courier service.
Over all it was good experience, be smart, confident and smile a little bit while you answer the VO. Dont be tensed.
All the best.
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L1B Visa interview Experience
Hi all, wonderful job done by all people out here. Today I appeared for L1B visa interview and successfully been issued visa and my passport will reach in next 3-4 days:
Below were the questions which were asked:
1. Are you applying for L1A or L1B?
2. What is your specialty?
3. What would be your salary in US?
4. For how much time you are going to stay in US?
Then after few minutes, he put stamped on three sets of I129S forms and said - Give one set to your HR and one set you need to carry when you are travelling to US..
Everything went well.
My experience:
1. Don't get puzzled there. Answer all questions clearly and loudly.
2. Give all answers as per DS!60 form
3. Clothes doesn't matter but its always good to have formals. I wore "Grey Trouser + White Shirt", all time favorite combination.
Best of luck to all visa aspirants..
Cheers.
Below were the questions which were asked:
1. Are you applying for L1A or L1B?
2. What is your specialty?
3. What would be your salary in US?
4. For how much time you are going to stay in US?
Then after few minutes, he put stamped on three sets of I129S forms and said - Give one set to your HR and one set you need to carry when you are travelling to US..
Everything went well.
My experience:
1. Don't get puzzled there. Answer all questions clearly and loudly.
2. Give all answers as per DS!60 form
3. Clothes doesn't matter but its always good to have formals. I wore "Grey Trouser + White Shirt", all time favorite combination.
Best of luck to all visa aspirants..
Cheers.
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