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L1A rejected - Chennai
Hi Group,

My L1A (Blanket) got rejected on 9th July.

Questions asked:

1) Designation
2) How long have u been working for my Company
3) Which client
4) How long have u been supporting for this client
5) Number of Direct & Indirect reportees

This is not an issue with your experience or your skills but its clearly not approvable. Sorry sir.
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L1A Blanket - No Direct reports
Hi,

This forum has been immensely useful in familiarizing myself with the typical queries - huge shout out to all the members for their posts.

Disclaimer: This post is intended for sharing my experience only, as the same may or may not apply for others

Background: Employed in a product company for the past 5 years. Applied for L1A blanket. Dont have any reportees in this role. Managing an essential function of my company.

VO: Hi
Me: Good Morning

VO: Can I have the documents please
ME: Sure, < handed over the documents > , do you also need the other passports(my kids and wife's)
VO: Yes, if you want the Visa for all
Me: :-) < handed over the other passports >

VO: Which Company are you working for
ME: < name of my company >

VO: Whats your role in US
ME: Global leader for YYYYY functional area

VO: Do you have direct reports
ME: This is a functional role where I will be managing a cross functional team but don't have any direct reports

VO: Do you have any indirect reports
ME: No

VO: Whats your designation
ME: < stated the designation >

VO: What your US salary
ME: < stated the salary >

VO: Whats the designation of the person you will report to in US
ME: < stated the designation of my manager >

VO: Where will you be working US
ME: < stated the location >

Stamped the documents and stated that the Visa has been approved.

The key to the Visa process is understanding the eligibility rules and applying in the correct category. Also during the visa interview answer the questions directly and be confident(assuming you have done the ground work).

Thanks,

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Visa Approved .. Awaiting Passport with stamp
Hi All, I had my L1B blanked along with dependents(wife and a kid) on 8th which got approved.
I got a message that PassPort is ready for pickup for my wife and kid. But mine still shows in Administrative Processing. Anybody has a similar experience?
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Degree from IGNOU
I have a BCA degree from Indira Gandhi National Open University. I have done this while working. Will there be any problems if I apply for L1B?
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Need advice - Calgary US Consulate
Hi all. Can you please confirm if there is any storage facility to keep back bag in or near Calgary is consulate? I have read in few places that they allow for 5$ fee in the print shop in ground floor. Anyone recently visited confirm this? I am going with a child and flying to Calgary in the same morning so not booking car or hotel. Thanks in advance.
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L1B Blanket - Specialized Knowledge
Hi Friends,

since 2016 i developed one tool with different versions. In the latest version, i have implemented the latest features which would be more useful for the client. Firstly is it fine to go with this tool because since it is available from 2016 and secondly Can i provide the version details in the document?

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Need suggestion for L1B extension
Hi All,

I am working in US for last 2+ Years on L1B in california and i am planning to go for L1B extension in few weeks in Chennai. I live in Faridabad (Near New Delhi).
31st July - Fingerprinting (Wed)
1st Aug - Interview (Thu)
Suppose, everything goes well and my Visa gets approved, in that case do you think i have enough time to travel back on 10th Aug (6 Am) to US. I am assuming 2 days for Visa Approval - So by Monday (5th Aug) and 2-3 days for Courier service to get back my visa (8th Aug).

Is that assumption makes sense?

Rgds
Amit
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L1A Blanket Experience
Thanks to this community which helped me prepare - time to give back.

Had my interview earlier this July and i was accompanied with my spouse (who is not working) and 3.x years old kid. I managed to prepone the appointment date (checked for available slots everyday) by 10 days but had to rush as the new slot was just 2 days out!

On the interview date, we were given priority at all check points (due to kid) and were at fees payment counter in 15 mins of reaching the entry gate! In another 10 mins we were called for the interview (no wait in queue - volunteer asked if L1 and routed me ahead of final interview queue).

It was mostly standard questions -

Greeted but did not get a response as VO was engaged with his system

- How long have you been working in xxx company (known MNC)
2.x years. Also gave total experience which confused VO slightly so had to reiterate 2.x years in current firm.

- What is your Indian salary
I replied in INR MM to which VO was amused. Converted to Lacs immediately and he nodded!

- What is your designation in India
Mentioned (manager). VO was unsure so explained in 4-5 words

- What would be your designation in US
Mentioned (manager)

- What would be your salary in US
Mentioned total xyz including base of abc (Only base is mentioned in I129S) and benefits
(xyz > 180K)

- How many direct reports in US
Given (single digit)

- Which place you would be travelling
Given name of city

- Would they be travelling with you (pointing to family)
Yes

- Do you have another child?
No

- What would be total portfolio in terms of sales/revenue that you will manage?
Mentioned xyz (3 digits) MM USD

He started typing and stamping - i was jittery as no question was asked to spouse
After 2 minutes he gave the L1A blanket stamped copies of I129S much to the relief!

I was not asked roles/responsibilities, org hierarchy or hire/fire specifically (as direct reports was asked) and no questions to spouse

Regards
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Unused B1 Visa
I have an unused B1 Visa and now I am going to apply for L1B visa. Will there be any consequences because of my unused B1 visa?
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L1A blanket is approved today
Hello everyone!! Thanks to everyone who have shared their experiences.. my visa was approved today.. family of 3 ..

I have spent 7+ yrs before on h1b (just letting you know so that it may be useful for people on the same boat)

Pretty standard questions.. just be confident..all they very best for everyone👍👍
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