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L1A-Individual at New Delhi
I had 3 times successful L1B-Blanket visas in 2005/2007 & 2010 and had travelled to US for multiple occassions for Long/Short Term.
During my last US visit, my US L1B-Blanket visa was valid from 17th Jan'11 - 17th Jan'14 along with my dependent wife. However, I had applied for L1B -> L1A conversion/extension on 8th Dec'13 which was rejected on 24th March and I was informed about the same on 2nd April by my employer and we wrapped up everything in 12 days (took some time due to 1.5 years baby) and left US on 14th April'14
On 6th Sep I had my L1A-Individual visa interview in New Delhi Consulate. During the interview, VO asked why did I overstayed till 14th April'14 when my Visa expired on 17th Jan'14.
I explained about my L1B -> L1A conversion/extension process, upon which VO asked me to produce that conversion/extension document as she could not find the same in her system. I mentioned that this document was not mentioned in the checklist of documents to be brought here today but I can produce it within a week.
Visa Officer returned the Passports & L1A-Individual petition with a Green Slip 221g with the following guidance:
1) Provide proof of L1B -> L1A conversion at the mentioned email on 221g slip
2) Thereafter, I will receive a mail from USCIS/US Embassy to submit my passport at the nearest US VAC
3) My US L1A-Individual visa will be processed.
Please help to provide any inputs on a similar case experience.
During my last US visit, my US L1B-Blanket visa was valid from 17th Jan'11 - 17th Jan'14 along with my dependent wife. However, I had applied for L1B -> L1A conversion/extension on 8th Dec'13 which was rejected on 24th March and I was informed about the same on 2nd April by my employer and we wrapped up everything in 12 days (took some time due to 1.5 years baby) and left US on 14th April'14
On 6th Sep I had my L1A-Individual visa interview in New Delhi Consulate. During the interview, VO asked why did I overstayed till 14th April'14 when my Visa expired on 17th Jan'14.
I explained about my L1B -> L1A conversion/extension process, upon which VO asked me to produce that conversion/extension document as she could not find the same in her system. I mentioned that this document was not mentioned in the checklist of documents to be brought here today but I can produce it within a week.
Visa Officer returned the Passports & L1A-Individual petition with a Green Slip 221g with the following guidance:
1) Provide proof of L1B -> L1A conversion at the mentioned email on 221g slip
2) Thereafter, I will receive a mail from USCIS/US Embassy to submit my passport at the nearest US VAC
3) My US L1A-Individual visa will be processed.
Please help to provide any inputs on a similar case experience.
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Can my Family accompany me in VISA interview?
Hello, can my wife and daughter accompany me in the VISA interview even if they have not applied for.
I am travelling to Chennai and can't keep them in hotel alone. Will the VISA consulate let them enter the office?
I am travelling to Chennai and can't keep them in hotel alone. Will the VISA consulate let them enter the office?
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L1 B INDIVIDUAL Visa interview Mumbai consulate
On 6th September I had my L1 B individual visa interview in Mumbai consulate.
This is my life's 1st fresh visa experience
He asked me all the regular questions except why I need 2 years and he asked my company name twice.
He also asked my duties twice.
All the ans were given as per petition.
Overall his behaviour was cold.
At the end he retured my passport and 797 with green slip 221g marked with administrative processing and also gave the workers right pamphlet of US.(now this confusing)
Has anyone got workers right pamphlet also with 221 g?
I asked him.. Is there anything wrong with my application.. He said no.. It needs to go additional administrative processing and this office will contact you in 3 weeks.
I don't work for a well known company and I feel he had some doubts on my company.
The petition already went under RFE and we submitted all the documents which was later approved.
This is my life's 1st fresh visa experience
He asked me all the regular questions except why I need 2 years and he asked my company name twice.
He also asked my duties twice.
All the ans were given as per petition.
Overall his behaviour was cold.
At the end he retured my passport and 797 with green slip 221g marked with administrative processing and also gave the workers right pamphlet of US.(now this confusing)
Has anyone got workers right pamphlet also with 221 g?
I asked him.. Is there anything wrong with my application.. He said no.. It needs to go additional administrative processing and this office will contact you in 3 weeks.
I don't work for a well known company and I feel he had some doubts on my company.
The petition already went under RFE and we submitted all the documents which was later approved.
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Have query related to US salary
Hi All,
First of all , thanks to all who is sharing their experience here .
My company is processing my L1B blanket and I was offered 71k base salary along with joining bonus Nd 10% year bonus . I want to know if this is good salary for visa to go through as I have seen many saying here that salary is also a factor .
State - Minnesota
Please - Minneapolis
First of all , thanks to all who is sharing their experience here .
My company is processing my L1B blanket and I was offered 71k base salary along with joining bonus Nd 10% year bonus . I want to know if this is good salary for visa to go through as I have seen many saying here that salary is also a factor .
State - Minnesota
Please - Minneapolis
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L1 Blanket Visa
Hi Team,
I have some doubt on L1 Individual Visa.
I am currently holding L1 Individual Visa and it is valid till 2021.
My wife and kid are holding L2 Visa.
If I would like to make personal travel for 1 week without company knowledge.
can I do that ?
Please give your suggestion and comments.
I have some doubt on L1 Individual Visa.
I am currently holding L1 Individual Visa and it is valid till 2021.
My wife and kid are holding L2 Visa.
If I would like to make personal travel for 1 week without company knowledge.
can I do that ?
Please give your suggestion and comments.
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L1-B Individual Visa- Admin proc(221(g))
Today I had L1 B Individual interview in Mumbai Consulate
I received 221g blue slip and the option that was ticked was need Administrative processing.
The VO said me I will receive an email after few weeks and I can submit my passport.
Does anyone has any idea on what is the next action that I need to do or expect from consulate or immigration team?
How much time does it take to get the final status of visa.?
When I checked online back home, it is still showing as case is approved in egov site
and in
ceac site it shows 'NO status'
I received 221g blue slip and the option that was ticked was need Administrative processing.
The VO said me I will receive an email after few weeks and I can submit my passport.
Does anyone has any idea on what is the next action that I need to do or expect from consulate or immigration team?
How much time does it take to get the final status of visa.?
When I checked online back home, it is still showing as case is approved in egov site
and in
ceac site it shows 'NO status'
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L1 A - Blanket Interview
Thanks to this forum, it helped me a lot while preparing for my L1 A blanket visa interview.
I am sharing my experience as below
Date: 6th Sep 2019
Location: Chennai
VO: Good morning
Me: Good morning officer
VO: Which visa are you applying for?
Me: L1A Blanket
VO: Which company? Company XYZ? and how long have you been working with it?
Me: Yes, i am working with company XYZ since last x years and y months
VO: Whom are you going to report in US? and whom does he/she reports to?
Me: I am reporting to global head of function X..... and he reports to president "XYZ"
VO: Do you have any reportee in US?
Me: Currently, I don't have. I have a budget to hire once I move to US.
VO: What will be designations of your US hires?
Me: 2 Consultant & 1 Senior Consultant
VO: Where are you going to?
Me: NY
VO: What will be your salary?
Me: ***/year as base salary
VO: What will be doing in the US?
Me: i will be working as head of the function xxx
VO: is it a global role or regional role?
Me: Global role
VO: What is your highest qualification
Me: Masters - MBA
VO: My system is not responding, please wait I will come after a short break. she carried our passports also with her.
Me: Sure, we should consider working with our company..... we can fix this :)
VO: Sorry for keeping you wait, Switching context, when did you get married?
Me: date
VO: Maam, is this correct?
Spouse: Yes
VO: What's your highest education?
Spouse: B. Com
VO: Congratulations, your L1 A visa is approved, best for luck for your travel.
Me: Thanks Officier
General Observation: As highlighted by others, confidence does matter. Be honest and precise to your answers. If your US role is going to be a global that might help
I am sharing my experience as below
Date: 6th Sep 2019
Location: Chennai
VO: Good morning
Me: Good morning officer
VO: Which visa are you applying for?
Me: L1A Blanket
VO: Which company? Company XYZ? and how long have you been working with it?
Me: Yes, i am working with company XYZ since last x years and y months
VO: Whom are you going to report in US? and whom does he/she reports to?
Me: I am reporting to global head of function X..... and he reports to president "XYZ"
VO: Do you have any reportee in US?
Me: Currently, I don't have. I have a budget to hire once I move to US.
VO: What will be designations of your US hires?
Me: 2 Consultant & 1 Senior Consultant
VO: Where are you going to?
Me: NY
VO: What will be your salary?
Me: ***/year as base salary
VO: What will be doing in the US?
Me: i will be working as head of the function xxx
VO: is it a global role or regional role?
Me: Global role
VO: What is your highest qualification
Me: Masters - MBA
VO: My system is not responding, please wait I will come after a short break. she carried our passports also with her.
Me: Sure, we should consider working with our company..... we can fix this :)
VO: Sorry for keeping you wait, Switching context, when did you get married?
Me: date
VO: Maam, is this correct?
Spouse: Yes
VO: What's your highest education?
Spouse: B. Com
VO: Congratulations, your L1 A visa is approved, best for luck for your travel.
Me: Thanks Officier
General Observation: As highlighted by others, confidence does matter. Be honest and precise to your answers. If your US role is going to be a global that might help
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L1B at Vancouver
Friends,
Went for L1B stamping giving 1 year gap after MaxOut in Canada at Vancouver location. Want to pay back to this thread as it was really helpful. Went for the interview with my spouse and citizen kid.
How are you guys related?
- We are coming here as a family.
Are you working in the US now?
- No, I am working in xxx country.
Who will you be working for in US?
- My employer is xxxx and I will be working at the client location in xxxx state.
Your employer is xxxx but you will be working for client?
- No, I will be working from client location. My employer is still xxxx. (Tricky question be careful)
When was your Visa denied
- In 2015
What Visa you applied for and why it was Denied
- I applied for L1B to L1A conversion, it was denied because the officer said the case is not clearly approvable and suggested to apply for Individual. I later applied for Individual and its Approved.
Do you know what visa you are applying for now?
- Yes, L1B - Specialized Knowledge
What Specialized Knowledge are you bringing in?
- Part of xxxx domain for xx years. Developed numerous websites on xxxx technology. Developed a platform for client which reduced their costs, blah blah blah.
How many years of experience you have in this field?
- 12 years
Please pay the fee and come back I will issue your visa
Paid and came back with the receipt.
Is your kid a US citizen?
- Yes
Gave the Receipt back and said : You can reimburse this amount from your employer.
- My employer is the one who paid for this interview. (Tricky question, please be careful)
Your visa approved.
Stay confident & Positive.
Went for L1B stamping giving 1 year gap after MaxOut in Canada at Vancouver location. Want to pay back to this thread as it was really helpful. Went for the interview with my spouse and citizen kid.
How are you guys related?
- We are coming here as a family.
Are you working in the US now?
- No, I am working in xxx country.
Who will you be working for in US?
- My employer is xxxx and I will be working at the client location in xxxx state.
Your employer is xxxx but you will be working for client?
- No, I will be working from client location. My employer is still xxxx. (Tricky question be careful)
When was your Visa denied
- In 2015
What Visa you applied for and why it was Denied
- I applied for L1B to L1A conversion, it was denied because the officer said the case is not clearly approvable and suggested to apply for Individual. I later applied for Individual and its Approved.
Do you know what visa you are applying for now?
- Yes, L1B - Specialized Knowledge
What Specialized Knowledge are you bringing in?
- Part of xxxx domain for xx years. Developed numerous websites on xxxx technology. Developed a platform for client which reduced their costs, blah blah blah.
How many years of experience you have in this field?
- 12 years
Please pay the fee and come back I will issue your visa
Paid and came back with the receipt.
Is your kid a US citizen?
- Yes
Gave the Receipt back and said : You can reimburse this amount from your employer.
- My employer is the one who paid for this interview. (Tricky question, please be careful)
Your visa approved.
Stay confident & Positive.
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L1 B Blanket Visa - Mismatch in documents
Hi,
I have a scheduled L1B appt in Chennai on Sept 11th, however, I received my petition documents yesterday, in which I found there is a mismatch of 'Place of Birth' in petition/passport and DS160.
My birth place on DS-160 and on my birth certificate is Jaipur, Rajasthan. But, on passport and in my petition papers it is Indore, MP. Can someone help on how to fix this?
During the interview, can I tell the consulate that there is a mistake in DS-160 application?
I have a scheduled L1B appt in Chennai on Sept 11th, however, I received my petition documents yesterday, in which I found there is a mismatch of 'Place of Birth' in petition/passport and DS160.
My birth place on DS-160 and on my birth certificate is Jaipur, Rajasthan. But, on passport and in my petition papers it is Indore, MP. Can someone help on how to fix this?
During the interview, can I tell the consulate that there is a mistake in DS-160 application?
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L1B Blanket
My visa interview scheduled on 3rd Sept.
Thanks for immihelp, for preparation
Following questions were asked by VO
1. Designation in USA ??
2 what is your Specialisation ??
3. How much salary get in USA??
4. Which company u work der in USA??
5. Company Product use for??
6. Marriage date??
7. Do you ever been visited USA??
Difficulties experienced during interview in Chennai
1. Due to side by side window,too noise surrounding. I can't hear my VO questions properly.
2. Just take cash for fraud prevention fees, many times credit card not worked.
Suggestion.
1. Hear complete question and keep kalm
Thanks for immihelp, for preparation
Following questions were asked by VO
1. Designation in USA ??
2 what is your Specialisation ??
3. How much salary get in USA??
4. Which company u work der in USA??
5. Company Product use for??
6. Marriage date??
7. Do you ever been visited USA??
Difficulties experienced during interview in Chennai
1. Due to side by side window,too noise surrounding. I can't hear my VO questions properly.
2. Just take cash for fraud prevention fees, many times credit card not worked.
Suggestion.
1. Hear complete question and keep kalm
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