Visitor Visa - B2

I attended H1 Visa interview in Hyd.

It was a long wait for two hours before i was called for interview.
I was waiting in line for my interview and at many windows 221G were issued and I was little tensed and finally my turn came.

VO:Good Morning
Me: Hi Good Morning.

VO: You work for this XYZ company
Me: Yes, i do

VO: How long you are working for them
Me: Around 4 years

VO: Who is your end client
Me:XYZ is my client

VO:What do they do
Me:Explained in detail about client and VO types something

VO:What do you do for them
Me:Described My roles and responsibilities

VO:Where do you stay
Me:i stay near to client place and said XYZ is the city I'm residing

VO:Can I see your paystubs
Me:Handed them over

VO:Can I see the client letter
Me:Handed them over

VO:verifies everything and finally hands me over the letters and say golden words - Your Visa is approved and please collect it in couple of days.
Me: Thank you

I was happy my Visa is approved, as long as you are confident answering everything and have all documents perfect I believe it shouldn't be any issue. Good Luck all for your Visa.

 I am a 22 year old, software engineer working in Hyderabad for a US based MNC(A very good salary) . I have applied for B1 visa for attending a conference and it got rejected under 214b section at Chennai embassy. I am re-applying for B1/B2 for the same conference saying that my father is going to sponsor because in the previous interview I have mentioned that I was sponsoring and I felt that was the reason of rejection. What are the probable questions will be asked and how to answer them.This would be a great help!

This was my 2nd interview at the consulate general in mumbai. The first interview was in march which lasted for 1 minute.
Me: hello mam good morning
Officer: *looking at her computer* good morning. Passport please

Me: there you go * slides my passport *

Officer: purpose of your visit
Me: I'm attending a tattoo convention and I have been invited by the organisers.

Officer: ok , what convention is this ?
Me: it's a tattoo and artist festival where the best artists in the workd are a part of it.

Officer: what would you do there ?
Me: I want to attend the seminar on hygienic tattooing , which is not organised anywhere else apart from this convention.

Officer : * no expressions typing* you're a tattoo artist ? countries you e been to ?
Me: yes I'm a professional tattoo artist. I've been to Singapore and Thailand.

Officer: * no reply , typing" was both countries for tattoo conventions ?
Me: no mam. It wasn't for tattoo convention.

Officer : passes the passport with the 214b rejection letter . Sorry you're not approved for the visa. Please read the form and you can try again.

Interview 2
6th August. With mother for b1/b2 as well

Officer: smiling and fresh greets us., hello good morning
Us: hello mam good morning to you too.

Officer: can I have both the passports please.
Us: sure mam , there you are * slide our passports*

Officer : pointing to mom., how are you related to him
Mother : mam in his mother. He is my younger son

Officer : * smiles and types*. Good , why are you going to USA ?
Mom: for tourism and small vacation.

Officer: smiles. Punting at me. How about you ?
Me: mam I'm accompanying my mom for the trip and also want to attend a tattoo convention.

Officer : great. What convention is it what expo ?
Me: mam it's a tattoo festival and I've been invited to speak on a subject.

Officer : * looks with excitement* great , so what is the speech about ?
Me: I'm going to speak about importance of hygienic tattooing in india.

Officer :ok. How's it different ?
Me: in india the modes and instruments aren't as organised as USA , majority of artists lack the hygiene level. So
I want to convince them to set up a convention or seminar of hygienic tattooing in india. So that all those who can't travel to USA can learn much.

Officer: that's good * smiling with an Impressed look*. Pointing to mom. Where all have you travelled before ?
Mom: I've been to Israel, Egypt , Jordan with my elder son.

Officer: and you ?
Me: I've been to Thailand and Singapore mam.

Officer.: how long are you working as tattoo artist ? Which place ?
Me: mam , I've been working as a tattoo artist for 10 years , and at my own place. My own studio.

Officer: smiling and typing*. Great that's good , how many people work under you ?
Me: currently I have 2 new students , they are learning under me.

Officer.: how much do you make annually ?
Me : mam I make around 8.5 to 9 lacs annually.

Officer : typing ^^. Who is paying for the trip.
Me: it's me mam. I'll. e paying for the trip.

Officer : smiles and types for few seconds and looks at my mom
Looks at me and smiles while typing.

After a minute

Officer. Sorry at this moment I don't find you both eligible for the visa you e applied for. Please read the pamphlet and you can try again. * slides the 214b and passports back ^*

Amazing visa officer , always kept smiling. Never have any sign of authority. Made the procedure very calm.
Maybe it was something that didn't qualify us. But all I can say is , officers are humans. And they do have the conscience and knowledge.

But yes it's all in gods hands. Don't lie , don't fake papers and don't make stories. These officers are good people and trained. Don't play with their instincts or knowledge. Feel sad about the rejection. But it's alright. There's always a next time.

Always be true and be thankful to god. Best wishes

Hello everyone!
I have an appointment in three weeks, and I am very nervous. My plan is to visit California for 8 days (that is what I put on DS-160)

-21 years old
-work for the same job for 5 months that makes equivalent $24,000/year
-dad will sponsor me
-have family members who depend on me
-Traveling alone
-own no property
-no relatives in states
-traveled to Poland, Italy, and Germany this past couple month

Do I have a chance of getting a B1/B2 Visa? Does what I say at the interview have to exactly reflect what I put on the DS-160 form? Thank you in advance!

Hello sir,
I am having US B1/B2 visa, I have last visited at February 2019 and came back May 2019,
Now can I visit again in this current year,,,?
It is true,,,,! I heard that B1/B2 holder can total stay maximum 180 days in 1 current year,,,,,!
And how much time can i remains between two visits,,,,,?
Please help me,,,
Thanks

I had B1/B2 visa interview in Islamabad. My experience is you have to give answers of all questions truly and honestly in order to qualify for visa. Dress well, Do not get nervous, Maintain eye contact with visa officer during interview, Keep smile on your face, must be respectful while talking.

Following is my visa interview questions and answers.

Me: Good Morning
VO: Good Morning

VO: Can I have your Passport
Me: I gave my Passport to him

VO: What is the purpose of your visit
Me: I got an invitation for the conference

VO: Where is the Conference
Me: Conference is in University of Harward

VO; What the conference is about
Me: Its in the filed of Marketing

VO: Who will sponsor your trip
Me: self

VO: Which countries you have visited before
Me: Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, England, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia

VO: How much is your salary
Me: 127375/Rs

VO: What you do for living
Me: I am lecturer in University

VO: How many kids you have
Me: Two

VO: How old are they
Me: Daughter is 6 years old and Son is 4 years old

VO: Have you been to Iran, Iraq & Afghanistan
Me: No sir

VO: Your visa is approved. You will receive your passport within 14 days.
Me: Thank you very much.

My interview lasted for 3-4 minutes.

I am 19 years old student from India and doing first year of my graduation.... I am having canada's visitor visa.... My parents has US & Canada visitor visa....... They have visited US twice in last 2 years without over stay.

   Now, we are planning to visit US & canada in this diwali vacation.we don't have any relatives in US.

   So for me,what are the possibilities of getting US B1-B2 visa ???

Dear Friends,

Today my wife's B2 visa got rejected.
I m having valid B1 visa and 7 months back I was in US for almost 3 months.
Apart from I hold L1 and my wife L2 visa from the previous company.
My wife is a homemaker.

Could not understand the reason why her visa got rejected as the interview was easy and went well with simple questions below:

Consulate: Good Morning.
 My Wife: Good Morning

Consulate: Please give me your passport
My Wife: Gave my passport to her.

Q1. What is the purpose of your visit?
Ans. would like to go to US for tourism n pleasure

Q2. What does your husband do?
Ans . my wife has answered my company name and designation.

Q3. You will be traveling with your husband?
Ans. Yes

Q4. How long you have been married?
Ans. 6year and 7 months madam.

Q5. Do you have children?
Ans No Mam

Q6. Do you work?
Ans. No

Q7. Does your husband holds valid B1 Visa
Ans. Yes

Q8. How long would you stay in US?
Ans. 2 weeks

These were the above questions asked and replied accordingly.
Consulate said sorry your Visa got denied and then she handed me my passport and one Form 214(b).

Please advise what went wrong?

Thanks!

Hey guys,

I was having my b2 visa interview yesterday at new delhi , here the question asked

1. Why are u travelling to US?
me : For tourism and pleasure

2. Do you have any relatives ?
me: I said yes my uncle i.e my fathers friend . ( i know them but did not planned to meet )

3.Where he live in US?
me:i said san jose , california

4. Are u married ?
me:yes (as i am ).

5.Do you work?
me: i said as i am a software developer in IBM India.

6.Since when you are with IBM?
me: 3years

7.Your annual income?
me:i said truth.

8.Have traveled to other countries as well?
me:yes i said Thailand.

He said sorry we cannot grant visa this time.

Please suggest what went wrong as i have answered every question truthfully and also i have sufficient fund and stable job , husband here in india but they did not asked for any document and just rejected

I am planning to re apply soon so what points i need to take care

Hey guys,

My sister is going to USC for LLM and is expected to graduate next year.

I need some guidance on how exactly should I go about with the application to obtain the visa for the purpose of attending her graduation as well as a mini vacation following that. Also, I'm planning to go solo.

I've got a couple of concerns which is why I'm posting it here on the forum.

1) I'm 20 years old and just entered my last year of Engineering in India I really feel the officer would reject my application thinking I'd stay back since I'd technically be 'unemployed' at the time of my travel.

Question : My parents can't travel since my grandparents are bed-ridden and also somewhat due to financial constraints. But, they might even decide to travel. Can't say for sure right now though. Even if they are not planning to travel, should i make any one of them apply in order to increase my chances of getting the VISA? Also, should I ask my sister to send me a letter as a formal invite?

2) My father's income is about 5L a year. However, we can surely adjust bank deposits upto 10 L or so since we have good amount of shares, government bonds, a couple of properties. But, the later two are in the name of my grandfather.

Question : Should I have the bank deposit of 10 L in my account or dad's account?

3) I've got about $3000 of travel credits from which I can finance my flights, hotels and activities.

Question : When they ask me how I'm going to finance my trip, should I tell them that? Or Should I stick to my dad is going to sponsor my trip?

4) I plan to travel for about a month (mid May'20-June'20) and was thinking about applying around September/October so that I can score flights for a cheaper rate.

Question : When should I apply for the visa? If I apply around the months I'm planning, wouldn't that be some kind of a suspicion?
If I plan to apply in December and they issue it for 6 months, I'll have to cut short my trip to a maximum of 15 days.

Looking forward to responses which could help me out with my dilemma.

Thanks a lot in advance