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Regd. L1B Interview
Hello,

This is Shravan from Hyderabad. I am planning to go to Chennai Consulate in February for L1B stamping.

I was previously rejected student visa to UK in 2004 and my passport has a stamp (which has date and signature) in the second last page of my passport...

Will that effect in getting my L1B??? Please help...

Regards,
Shravan
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L1 Visa appointment on Jan11th
My appointment was at 2pm and joined the queue at 1.30pm.

After the finger prints has been taken,i was asked to stand in one Q for interview.Later they asked me to proceed to counter No:7.

The VO in this counter is in very serious mood and even don't have a smile in his face.

After the initial greetings,he has asked me the below questions.

1)What is ur role in present organization and US?
2)How long you have been with present organization?
3)What is the Onsite project description?
4)Asked for my offer letter/exp letter in present company?
5)He has verified my petition,covering letter...etc

So don't forget to take all the documents that supporting and relating you to the present organization.

All the best for future applicants.
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L1-B Visa
Hai all ….

First of all I would like to thank this website for all the valuable information it has provided.

I faced very few simple questions.

VO: What is your highest educational qualification?
Me: Bachellor of Computer Applications
VO: How long you are working with your current company?
Me: 2 years 4 months as Oracle DBA
VO: How long as Oracle DBA?
Me: 19 Months
VO: Where are u going to work in USA?
Me: In our Vienna office as Oracle DBA.
VO: Your visa has been approvied. You can go home.
Me: Thank you and Have a nice day.

All the Best.
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L1A approval
I had a very pleasant experience at Chennai U.S. Consulate this month (on 14 dec) when I went for my L1 stamping.

A brief history about me.. i have a 221(g) for b1 two years back and two 221(g) for h1 in last year from a different company.
this time it was for l1 so it was very crucial for me.

I reached there 45 mins before the appointment but they didnt allow to stand in the queue till 15 mins before the time.. it was a big line and took 45 mins to reach inside . once inside (after passport verification).

After all the formalities, I got my chance at the glass clounter.
The interviewer was very much into her work.

Me - Hi
VO- How long you have been with *** Company.
Me- one and half year.
VO- Which skills you are working
Me - No skills i am working in sales team as manager
VO- since when in this role.
Me - from day one
VO- who are the client.
Me - abc, xyz, rattled around 10 names in quick succession who i have been working on.
VO did a lot of typing and searching on her pc.. did some scribble on the sheet and gave me my docs back; i was terrified.
VO- Your visa has been approved your passport will be mailed to your office.
Me a bit surprised and shocked
Me - Thanks and have a nice day.

That was all!! It took just 2 mins at the counter.

In all, from reaching the consulate and coming out of the consulate, it took me around 2 hours max

To summarize, it was a very pleasant experience for me.
Thanks immihelp and all posters.
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L1/L2 Visa Interview - Chennai
Hi All,
I had a very pleassant at Chennai U.S. Consulate last month (Nov'2006) when I went with family for L1 & L2 visas.

I reached there 10 mins before the appointment and did not have to stand in the queue. Went straight inside (after passport verification). I had a baby & they allowed baby food & water (asked me take a gulp of water).

After all the formalities, I got my chance at the glass clounter (actually its' bad - they should have box counters like in Kolkata). The interviewer was very friendly and just asked me "why are you going to U.S." which I replied suitably giving special focus on my specialized skills - software (L1B main parameter is 'specialized skills').
Then he asked for the marraige certificate & my kid's birth certificate. That was all!! It took just 3-5 mins at the counter.

In all, from reaching the consulate and coming out of the consulate, it took exactly 1hr 5 mins. It was logging the time to see.

To summarize, it was a very pleasant experience for family & I.

Anonymous.
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L1B interview exp of stammered guy
TIME :15 15 PLACE : CHENNAI

Mine is entirely different case. I have little bit stammering. It will become worst in front of new people. My B1 visa was refused last year with section 214(b).This time my company applied for L1B individual on premium basis.

This time I have decided at any cost I have to get visa.So I have listed down all my –ve points. First thing is to reduce stammering.I have purchased “Comprehensive stammering therapy” ebook.With help of this book I have reduced my stammering drastically.

Second thing is ..i have collected all questions from this wonderful site immihelp.and I have written answers which suites to my project.

I have just feed 3 points 2 my brain while I was in the consulate.I think this will be useful to all.
1)give always positive signals to brain.
2)Smile …(Keep on smiling).This will relax ur total body and ur brain.so that u can concentrate more on the anwers.
3)Listen to VO questions carefully .Once u understand question then only give the answer. If not ask him again
4)speak slowly and calmly.so that people will follow U.
5)maintain eye contact.
 
All these are really helped while answering questions.


VO asked me all this q’s. which place u r going?
                        about client?
                        how many employess along with u r working in the onsite?
                         who is manager?
                         Where he sits?
                         What is the naure of the project?
Initially I had stammered for 2 ,3 words .After that I answered the clearly.He has approved my VISA.

I know L1B individual is easy to get. For a guy who has stammering and failed last year in getting VISA.. That is difficult task…

Thanks to CHENNAI USA CONSULATE .. Becaz of their first time rejection only I have overcome 20 years my stammering..
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L1B VISA
I Would like to share my experience in the US consulate,chennai.L1-B blanket is no more a cake walk going by the nature of questions that are being asked. At one point of time I was skeptical about my visa getting stamped,this is my second pa ,earlier I had got my blanket petetion stamped very easily

TIME :9 45 PLACE : CHENNAI

1) since how long you are with this company
-- months
2)why did your company choose you ??
Iam a skilled proffessional and i have been trained in specific company tools,which I would be using at my clients place.

3) what do you do there?
analysis,design,,,eetc....
4)how would you use these tools and what are the tools
answered
5)why cant you train clients with these tools
im have been trained by company and iam not authorized to do so ...
5)when did you come back from US?
....
6)are you going to the same project
no ,different project

your visa got approved,,


basically you need to convince him that you are a
skilled proffesional you need to be confident,cool while answering hIS questions,
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L1/L2 - Cake walk
Hi,
Firstly I would like to vouch for this forum. Its simply superb with to-the-point info!

Now my experience:

Case: L1 blanket
Appointment time: 7:00 AM
Place: Chennai

I applied for L1/L2 visa for me, my wife and son.

We had appoitment for me and my wife but not for our 5 month old son, as his passport was under progress at the time of taking appointment.
Thus our son accompanied us without appointment after telephonic confirmation from consulate.

1. We were allowed to enter the consulate without much hiccups (as we didn't have appointment for our son).
2. Asked to wait for our turn.
3. As we were having a baby with us, and our appointment time was also early morning, we were allowed to take the first turn.
4. The lady at the counter was very cooperative.
5. The lady took all the documents such as both old and new passports (we got new passports due to change of address), Form I 797, Form 191S, pay slip from employer, draft of 23K, HDFC reciepts, DS 156/157 etc.
6. We were sent to the next building.
7. After waiting for around 2 hrs, we got our documents back after pre-screening.
8.While waiting for the turn, one of Vos came and explained the process in a very nice manner.
9. Again, the consulate people were very nice and gave us priority for interview as our son was not feeling comfortable and was crying a lot.
10. The interviewer was an American lady. She was very nice and cooperative.
11. I was aksed to submit the complete folder as was retuned from first counter after pre-screening.

The interview:
Me: Good morning
VO: Good morning

VO: Please submit your full folder
Me: Submitted

VO: What is your current project?
Me: Explained

VO: For how long you have been working in this company?
Me: Answered

VO: Please give index finger print at the device
Me: Given

VO: Please ask your wife to give the index finger prints
Wife: Given

VO: Your visa is approved, you should get your passports back within 3 days.
Me and wife: Thanks

<END>

All in all I would like to say that visa officers are very cooperative and try to help you out without any attitude.

TIP: Please do not forget to carry baby food with you, as you are not sure how much time it may take at the consulate. I didn't take it on the assumption that they won't allow that. But I think they won't have any issues with baby food.

I am happy that all went well.
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Red Aleart for candidates in chennai
Hai all ….
First of all I would like to thank this website for all the valuable information it has provided.

I had to face a very few simple questions. But I am shure it is not going to be the same for all.
I went there for a H1b for me and a H4 for my wife.
Initially the visa officer started to question my wife.

VO: Show me your marriage certificate.
My Wife: Showed
VO: Do u have any photographs
My Wife: Showed
VO: Alright

Then Me
VO: show me your degree certificates.
Me: I showed and told that I hold a masters degree from YYYY University
(After few minutes of typing some thing in comp)
VO: How many years of software experience you have
Me: Very close to 3 years
(After few minutes of typing some thing in comp)
VO: How did you get this offer
Me: From job portals sir. I was applying on all portals. I got a mail from this company, I replied for that, then I had to take few rounds of interview.
(After few minutes of typing some thing in comp)
Then the golden words
VO: Your visas are approved, it will be couriered in 3 working days.


Please see the conversation of a visa officer and a candidate when I was standing in the queue for my turn.
VO: Show me your degree certificates
Candidate: showed
VO: He displayed the degree certificate to him and told that it is a fake certificate. (The certificate was from Andhra University.)
Candidate: No sir
VO: I am shure that it is definitely a fake certificate. Accept the truth or I am going to arrest you.
Can: very silent (Did not know what to do)
VO: Accept the truth. This is your last chance Mr.
Can: ( To the surprise of all there) Yes sir these are fake certificates.
VO: Take this white sheet, draft a letter to the VO stating that you have provided fake certificates.
Can: Sir, Please.
VO: The choise is yours, you better write it and get away or get arrested now.
Can: (Started writing)
The visa officer was telling what to write in the letter, at last
VO: sign in now.
VO: I am not giving you any of your certificates you have given me, ( filed all the original he gave initially), GET OUT NOW.

Please do not take any of fake certificates like this.
Your are not only spoiling the VO mood but also the putting down the hope of the other people standing in queue.

Truth, confidence and presentation are the key issues for interview. Present your self in a good way, the visa is yours.
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L1 Blanket Interview
L1 Blanket Interview Experience

Mine is L1 Blanket.

Already my B1-Visa got refused under the Section 214(b).

This time I went for L1-Blanket . I was fearful because this time also I given the same client details.

Myself : how are Sir ? how are u doing with a smiling face.

VO : Fine . Came for L1 Blanket

Myself :Yes Sir

VO : Which company you are working ?

Myself: Told the Company name

VO : Why you are going US ?

Myself: Given client details . The area i am working all the stuffs . one important point since it is a L1-Blanket we must proof a specialized knowledge person . Use some Company tool name . Say I got mastered in this tool etc..

VO : While approving the visa . The office caught me you applied B1- Visa Last time and got refused for the same client.

Myself : I got stuck and told last time i told i will go and work in US (Usually should not say go and work in B1-Visa) inorder to escape this point I told like this for that office told me apply L1-Blanket therefore my company processed L1-Blanket for me.

VO : Told that your Visa got approved .


Be confident and trust in god .
Keep always similing face.

Regards,
T.Mugeshbhabu
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