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L1B -Approved
Thanks a lot to this group . It has helped a lot to clear my VISA interview .
My interview was scheduled at 7.30 AM but I was allowed to enter at 7.00 AM itself. I went into the first counter and they have checked my HDFC receipt and returned all my Documents.

I have taken left and went for the next building and have paid the DD after 8.00 AM and got the receipt.
I was standing in the long queue and got my changes at 9.10 AM
Visa Questions:

1. How long you are in ZZZ?
   2 years
2. Who is your client?
     YYYY YYYY
3. Where you will be working?
   California
4. What you do there?
    Will be testing the IOS software
5. What is IOS?
    It is Router Operating Software
6. Are you going for development?
   Me going for the testing the software
Golden words came from her; you will receive your passport within 2 days

One thing i need to add , dont not put the Keywords like " support or technical support ,Understanding the technologies " since youa re going as Expect to US in L1B

Thanks,
Palanivel
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L1B blanket approved
First of all, thanks a lot for all who have posted their experiences here..
I had my PA today at 8AM, in chennai. I reached there by 7.40 and security guard asked me to go inside. Initially security check was done and then I entered prescreening section. I waited there for few minutes. After document verification and finger print, I went to cashier counter to pay the DD. Then VFS guys asked me to stand in a queue for interview. I waited there for 15-20 mins. Intially I was feeling bit nervous but later I was very confident.I greeted the VO. The questions and answers are mentioned below..

1.Q You have applied for L1B blanket?
A. Yes mam.
2.Q. From how long are you in ZZZ?
  A. I am working in YYYY since 1 year 10 months
3. Q. So your client is ZZZ?
  A. Yes
4. Q. What are your specialized knowledge?
 A. I have been specialized in YYYY proprietary tools like ZZZ,ZZZ and ZZZ
5. Q. Are you going to develop the system?
 A. No, it has been developed long before, I am going for enhancement activities.
6.Q Do you have any of your clients contact?
 A. Yes, since I am in this project for past 1 year and 8 months, I know many of my clients.

She started signing my petition.. then came the words, your visa will be sent to your office.. have a nice trip...
I wished her a nice day and left the office with a smile..
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L1B - Individual Premium Approved
Hi All!
   Thanks for all your suggestion, experience which helped me a lot.
My company procssed my L1B-Individual premium application through our immigration attorney in US. As its premium alpication it got approval in just 4-days. Then I scheduled my interview at Chennai. In interview they just asked me 3-questions.

VO: Good afternoon
Me: Very good afternoon
VO: What kind of visa?
Me: L1B - Individual
VO: So for how long you are working for this company?
Me: 2-Years
VO: Who is your client?
Me: <Clinet name>
VO: Do you have the copy of I797?
Me: Yes, I do have.
VO: Can you give me?
Me: I hav handed over the copy of I797 approval to him

Then he kept the copy in his file and returned the original. And said you are all set. You will get your passport this in your bangalore office address.
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Hi ,
I am applying for L1B and L2 visa stamping.
My wife is also working. What are the documents she needs to produce ata the time of VISA interview ?
If the difference in our date of travel is more that 3 months ...can we apply L1B an L2 visa together ?
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L1,L2 approval
We attended the L1 Blanket Interview on 17th July.Was quite quick but strange.This is how the int erview went.

Us:Hello
Vo:Very pleasently(Goodmorning)Which visa?
Us:L1 Blanket.
Vo:Comments on my husbands passport photo saying that he looks better without his moustache.Asks me if its my idea to have it removed.
Me:Yes(Laughing)
Vo:When did you get married?
Me:xyz date
Vo:ok,Asks my husband which compamy do you work for?
Husb:Xyz
Vo:ok,Again to me Is it a love marriage?
Us:Yes
Vo:Love Cum Arranged?
Us:Yes
Vo:To me:Did you have any objections from your inlaws?
Me:Not at all.
Vo:Laughs,Where do you live?
Me:Pune
Vo:Do you live wih your inlaws?
Us:no
Vo:Does your motherinlaw come to see you?
Me:Yes She does
Vo:To my husband:Can you tell me the interview process?
Husb:Pardon?
Vo:Repeats the question.
Husb:Starts explaining about client interview.
Vo:Interrupts,Im issuing your visa.Show these documents while entering the country.Have a safe trip.
Us:Thankyouvery much.

No documents asked.
Vo was really nice and polite.
Just remember that as long as you are not lying about anything you have nothing to worry about.You win!
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Regarding the documents to be accompanied with my child
Hi All,

My husband is on L1 and L2 visas were granted to me and my two kids in Feb 2008. I joined my husband along with my elder kid in march 2008.

Can u Please help me out in following questions

1. My Younger kid in India who is hardly 16 months old can join me(She has valid L2 Visa)Now

2 If so, what are the documents that need to accompany my kid?

3. My mother has a valid dependent multiple entry visa from march 2006 to march 2016. She has already visited US and stayed with my brother who is on H1(He has sponsored her earlier)

4. Can she bring my child? If so, do i need to take any letters from my brother for her visit again? Can she drop my child with me(stay a few days with me) and join my brother.

I do need to have information on this as soon as possible. can anyone help me out!

Thank you,

Vijaya Lakshmi Mandapati
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L1 Blanket visa
Hello All,

I had my L1 blanket visa interview on 11th of July at Delhi; this is my second time appearing for L1 visa at US Embassy. First time it was held at Chennai and this time due to the busy schedule at Chennai consulate I had been appread at Delhi Consulate. I would like to thank everyone involved in this site for the wonderful help and who ever share their experiences.

My Interview was scheduled at 07:45AM and I reached by 07:00, after Security Check, I was asked to stand in a line where the VFS guy help you to arrange the documents in the proper order. After I submitted the documents at the counter I was asked to sit inside the lobby...While sitting in the lobby I was wondered that many people carrying their hand baggage inside. We can carry our bags and we can also deposit our cell phones with security and can collect back once we are done with the interview.

After I entered the lobby I was asked to wait for few minutes till my documents reached them after verifying the DD's. After that I had to get my fingers scanned. Then they asked me to stand in Queue Number 3, I had to wait for 20min.

As I standing in Queue...I observed that most of them getting there visas approved and few got rejected. The lady VO was very friendly looking and very polite.

Now it's time for My Interview :)

Me - Hello Maam...How are you doing today?
VO - good, Thanks. Well we will start with your Fingerprints (asked me to put my fingers on scanner) - Finger Prints scanning has been done.
VO - How long you have been with the Company?
Me - XX Months
VO - Which visa you applied for?
Me - L1 Blanket
VO - Who is your Client?
Me - XYZ Company
VO - What's your client into?
Me - Explained about my client business profile in 2 sentences.
VO - Is this your Second L1 visa?
Me - Yes
VO - How many times you have traveled to US?
Me - X Times.
VO - Do you have any other visas..?Any Business Visas (She checked my passport to verify the other visas)
Me - Nope.
VO - What is your Project?
Me - Explained about the project...in 3 to 4 sentences
VO - What are your specialized skills?
Me - Explained about my specialized skills in regard to my current project. In about 3 to 4 sentences.
VO - Is any one travelling with you?
Me - Nope..My team has been already in US...I need to join with them on X date.
VO - How many people do you manage? (Tricky)
Me - Well. I don't manage any People...I am a functional manager I will manage the Project life cycle.
VO - Fine....I am APPROVING your visa you will receive it by courier.
Me - Thank you Maam...You have a nice day.
VO - you too:)

My visa got APPROVED and I walked out from the consulate by 09:30AM....One and Only sugession is NO Nervousness on your face...be prepared to answer about your project and your specilized skills. Proper documentation read the job description given in your documentation.

I wish you all the best guys:)
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L1 Blanket Query
Hi All,

Can anyone help me on the following question

What should be the answer for "How many people at onsite". Do we have to tell nobody onsite , am the first person to go or we should tell the exact number who are already on site.

Please suggest

Thanks in Advance
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L1 blanket approved
My interview date was July 10 9:15 am(Chennai), My wife and 1.5 year kid was also there with me.
We reached the consulate by 8.20 am, there was a long queue in front of the gate. The queue was

mixed with people for different timings. In the gate, they checked the consulate appointment

letters and passport. (so keep the appointment letter and passport together when u reach the

gate).

went inside, they have done security check and asked me to go to one counter for finger

scanning, After finishing the finger scanning for me and my wife, he has taken all my

documents,DDs and arranged in order and given back the file to me.

They directed me to the next building where I have to deposit the DD,

Moved to the interview counter,

Vo : Good morning
Me : Good morning
Taken the file and doing something,. Asked me to keep my left hand middle finger on a machine,

Given one acknowldgement receipt.

Vo : How long you are working for the company?
Me : 2 years
Vo : How long in this project
Me : 2 years
VO : What will be your role in US ?
Me : I will be part of the enhancement work which is supposed to start by next month.
VO : What is your project
Me : My project name is ___ and it is used by the client for .. purpose.
VO : What is your client?
Me : My client name is __ and they are in to ___ _____

VO started signing on the petition..

VO (Given back 2 copies of the petition) : We will send the visa to your office.


Be confident, Keep a smile on your face, prepare for the general questions which is posted in

this site.

Good luck.
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L1 Query
I have been asked to apply for an L1 Blanket by my company.

I am working for a BPO company but posses a Tech graduation. My questions are:

1. Can a BPO emp apply for a L1 Blanket?
2. I am skilled on Complany Methodology and Tool, can this be my specialization?

Guys Please help..
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