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Visitor Visa - B2
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US B2 VISA EXPERIENCE CHENNAI CONSULATE
VISA Type : B1/B2
Appointment Time : 8:45 AM, 29th January 2019
Visa appointment for my mom, sister and myself, dad already had a valid visa
Profile
Mom : School Teacher
Sister: In 12th Grade, preparing for Board Exams
Myself: Pursuing Chartered Accountancy, undergoing articleship training for CA at a medium sized firm in Chennai.
We reached the consulate at 8:30 am. Please arrive just 15 mins before time. Going early is a waste.
You can store your bags at the police run counter on the side of the consulate.
The line moved very fast, after a consular staff verified our finger prints, we moved to the interview halls.You can hear all interviews off persons prior to you. Listen to them but do not get confused or scared. Many American consular officers speak fluent Tamil, I heard quite a few of them interview aged people possibly going to the US to meet children and grand kids.The staff asked us to move to the side counters, The person in front of me was give a 214b and the officer told him to apply later. This scared us but we smiled and went forward anyhow. VO was a young bald man in his early thirties
ALL OF US: Good Morning
VO : Good Morning, can I have all your passports please
ME( Gives al passports)
VO: Thanks, Ok so why are we going to the US ?
ME: For tourism and to visit my moms cousins in the states
VO: Have you guys traveled abroad before ?
ME: Yes, to France, Italy, Spain, Vatican, Oman, Turkey, Singapore, Malaysia, Kenya and Nepal
VO:( Flips through passport and nods,) Asks my sister- Ma'am do you have another passport, this one has no visa or stamps, seems new.( Sister gives old passport)
VO: Asks Mom- You will be staying at San Jose?
Mom: Yes
VO: Your sister lives there?
Mom: No, my cousin sister does.
VO: Ok, so who will pay for this trip ?
Me: My dad will
VO: What does he do ?
Me: He is a Senior Business Manager at Oracle
VO: How much is his earnings in LPA?
Me: 40 LPA, takes out dads ITRs, VO says no need with a smile.
VO: Do you own houses in India
Me: Yes 3 houses
VO types for a minute, asks me what I do
Me: Explains about CA, tells him its like CPA in USA, stress on fact that CA is valid only in India
VO: (Asks my sister) What university are you looking at ?
Sister: says wants to pursue law, ooking at National law schools in India
VO :Ok, gives back sisters old passport
Types for 3 mins or so, says Congratulations, your visas are approved and gives a yellow paper.
Us: Thank you have a nice day
VO : Same to you !
Total Interview time 8 minutes.
Families are interviewed together. Stay positive and have a professional appearance and confident body language. Previous travel is essential for easily obtaining US visa. Please ensure you have a Schengen,UK or Canadian TR before trying for a US B1/B2 visa.
Appointment Time : 8:45 AM, 29th January 2019
Visa appointment for my mom, sister and myself, dad already had a valid visa
Profile
Mom : School Teacher
Sister: In 12th Grade, preparing for Board Exams
Myself: Pursuing Chartered Accountancy, undergoing articleship training for CA at a medium sized firm in Chennai.
We reached the consulate at 8:30 am. Please arrive just 15 mins before time. Going early is a waste.
You can store your bags at the police run counter on the side of the consulate.
The line moved very fast, after a consular staff verified our finger prints, we moved to the interview halls.You can hear all interviews off persons prior to you. Listen to them but do not get confused or scared. Many American consular officers speak fluent Tamil, I heard quite a few of them interview aged people possibly going to the US to meet children and grand kids.The staff asked us to move to the side counters, The person in front of me was give a 214b and the officer told him to apply later. This scared us but we smiled and went forward anyhow. VO was a young bald man in his early thirties
ALL OF US: Good Morning
VO : Good Morning, can I have all your passports please
ME( Gives al passports)
VO: Thanks, Ok so why are we going to the US ?
ME: For tourism and to visit my moms cousins in the states
VO: Have you guys traveled abroad before ?
ME: Yes, to France, Italy, Spain, Vatican, Oman, Turkey, Singapore, Malaysia, Kenya and Nepal
VO:( Flips through passport and nods,) Asks my sister- Ma'am do you have another passport, this one has no visa or stamps, seems new.( Sister gives old passport)
VO: Asks Mom- You will be staying at San Jose?
Mom: Yes
VO: Your sister lives there?
Mom: No, my cousin sister does.
VO: Ok, so who will pay for this trip ?
Me: My dad will
VO: What does he do ?
Me: He is a Senior Business Manager at Oracle
VO: How much is his earnings in LPA?
Me: 40 LPA, takes out dads ITRs, VO says no need with a smile.
VO: Do you own houses in India
Me: Yes 3 houses
VO types for a minute, asks me what I do
Me: Explains about CA, tells him its like CPA in USA, stress on fact that CA is valid only in India
VO: (Asks my sister) What university are you looking at ?
Sister: says wants to pursue law, ooking at National law schools in India
VO :Ok, gives back sisters old passport
Types for 3 mins or so, says Congratulations, your visas are approved and gives a yellow paper.
Us: Thank you have a nice day
VO : Same to you !
Total Interview time 8 minutes.
Families are interviewed together. Stay positive and have a professional appearance and confident body language. Previous travel is essential for easily obtaining US visa. Please ensure you have a Schengen,UK or Canadian TR before trying for a US B1/B2 visa.
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NEED COMMENTS
JUST WANT TO ASK PEOPLE HOW MANY PERCENT I WILL GET US TOURIST VISA
WORK : SAUDI ARABIA, RIYADH
NATIONALITY: PHILIPPINES
WORK EXPERIENCES: 9 YRS
AGE: 30
SINGLE
HAVE CONDOMINIUM IN PHILIPPINES
SALARY: 2200+ BONUS 1700: 3900SR MONTHY
TRAVEL HISTORY: SINGAPORE, HONG KONG AND MACAU
THANK YOU VERY MUCH AND GOD BLESS US ALL!
WORK : SAUDI ARABIA, RIYADH
NATIONALITY: PHILIPPINES
WORK EXPERIENCES: 9 YRS
AGE: 30
SINGLE
HAVE CONDOMINIUM IN PHILIPPINES
SALARY: 2200+ BONUS 1700: 3900SR MONTHY
TRAVEL HISTORY: SINGAPORE, HONG KONG AND MACAU
THANK YOU VERY MUCH AND GOD BLESS US ALL!
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I am confused.
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B2 visa denied
Hello everyone,
I was denied the B2 visa yesterday. I have a good job, good bank statement, good family relationship here in Nigeria but my agent made a mistake in my DS-160 form. He put 'married' instead of 'single' as status.
Could this be the reason for the denial?
Also, I was asked about my husband and gave the required response; questions about his job and how long we have been married.
I want to reapply... Is it advisable to change my status to 'single' as opposed to 'married' as indicated on the former DS-160 form?
Regards.
I was denied the B2 visa yesterday. I have a good job, good bank statement, good family relationship here in Nigeria but my agent made a mistake in my DS-160 form. He put 'married' instead of 'single' as status.
Could this be the reason for the denial?
Also, I was asked about my husband and gave the required response; questions about his job and how long we have been married.
I want to reapply... Is it advisable to change my status to 'single' as opposed to 'married' as indicated on the former DS-160 form?
Regards.
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What kind of Visa do I apply for?
I'm a Nigerian married to a USA citizen. I'm much younger than her but we love each other and make each other happy. so we got married last year. I took an advice from a travel agent and applied for a visitor Visa to USA and I was denied instantly despsite the fact my wife is American.
My interview goes like this;
Me: Good morning
VO: Thank you for giving me your passport
VO: why are you going to Montana?
Me: My wife wants me to visit Montana so that I can meet her family,
Her mom who is 92 years before she dies....
VO: He interrupts me, asks where did you meet her?
Me: I met her online
VO: Where is your wife?
Me: In USA.
VO: Do you have kids?
Me: No.
VO: sorry I can give you the kinda Visa you applied for.
Hands me the pink 214(b).
P.S: this is my second denial, I applied for business Visa last year to attend a conference for my organization and was denied.
Question: what kinda Visa do I apply for to at least visit my wife after 5 months of marriage? Is k3 approval high?
My interview goes like this;
Me: Good morning
VO: Thank you for giving me your passport
VO: why are you going to Montana?
Me: My wife wants me to visit Montana so that I can meet her family,
Her mom who is 92 years before she dies....
VO: He interrupts me, asks where did you meet her?
Me: I met her online
VO: Where is your wife?
Me: In USA.
VO: Do you have kids?
Me: No.
VO: sorry I can give you the kinda Visa you applied for.
Hands me the pink 214(b).
P.S: this is my second denial, I applied for business Visa last year to attend a conference for my organization and was denied.
Question: what kinda Visa do I apply for to at least visit my wife after 5 months of marriage? Is k3 approval high?
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My wife's brother is a US Citizen. Shall I select Yes or No for "Do you have any immediate relatives, not
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If I select Yes, it asks me relationship and it doesn't have Brother In Law as an option, shall I select Sibling instead?
Or
Selecte No?
Thank you :)
My wife's brother is a US Citizen. Shall I select Yes or No for "Do you have any immediate relatives, not
including parents in the U.S.?"
If I select Yes, it asks me relationship and it doesn't have Brother In Law as an option, shall I select Sibling instead?
Or
Selecte No?
Thank you :)
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B2 Visa Approved After 2 times Refusal - Mumbai
Friends....
My mother widow , 65 aged had fingerprint on 27th Jan 19 and Visa interview on 28th Jan 19, Morning.
She was refused earlier in Feb-17 and April -17 for B2.
This is 3rd time at mumbai.
My mom was slipped in DEC-18 last week and had fracture in her left hand and spinal chord, so i demanded for wheel chair.
Surprisingly , US visa consulate allow me to go inside with my mom up to visa interview window..
For wheelchair and handicap person, there is special window and priority.
we are 4th by turn.
The VO is very kind and helpful and interpreter was also very helpful. Both were really good personas.
Interview was in my regional language
Mom: Namaste
Vo: Good morning
Myself: Good morning
VO: your passport please?
I gave her my mom's passport.
VO: to me: why only 1 passport? where is yours?
I replied to VO : Ma'am, i have valid US visa.
VO: Why you want to visit USA?
Mom: As my elder sister , whom i did not meet from last ....years and she had a surgery so she is not well. i am able to visit so i want to meet her eagerly .
VO: how your sister being a Citizen of USA?
Mom: Her daughter called her and she files for her citizenship.
VO: How many grandson do you have?
Mom: 2 Grandsons
VO to me: Sir, Have you visited USA?
I replied to VO: ma'am, i already visited USA in may-2017 with my family.
AFter sew seconds of typing, she gave us a paper,and said,
Your visa application is granted and your visa is approved.
We said thanks a lot ma'am
Once again i must say VO and interpreter , both lady were so good persons.
Thanks.
My mother widow , 65 aged had fingerprint on 27th Jan 19 and Visa interview on 28th Jan 19, Morning.
She was refused earlier in Feb-17 and April -17 for B2.
This is 3rd time at mumbai.
My mom was slipped in DEC-18 last week and had fracture in her left hand and spinal chord, so i demanded for wheel chair.
Surprisingly , US visa consulate allow me to go inside with my mom up to visa interview window..
For wheelchair and handicap person, there is special window and priority.
we are 4th by turn.
The VO is very kind and helpful and interpreter was also very helpful. Both were really good personas.
Interview was in my regional language
Mom: Namaste
Vo: Good morning
Myself: Good morning
VO: your passport please?
I gave her my mom's passport.
VO: to me: why only 1 passport? where is yours?
I replied to VO : Ma'am, i have valid US visa.
VO: Why you want to visit USA?
Mom: As my elder sister , whom i did not meet from last ....years and she had a surgery so she is not well. i am able to visit so i want to meet her eagerly .
VO: how your sister being a Citizen of USA?
Mom: Her daughter called her and she files for her citizenship.
VO: How many grandson do you have?
Mom: 2 Grandsons
VO to me: Sir, Have you visited USA?
I replied to VO: ma'am, i already visited USA in may-2017 with my family.
AFter sew seconds of typing, she gave us a paper,and said,
Your visa application is granted and your visa is approved.
We said thanks a lot ma'am
Once again i must say VO and interpreter , both lady were so good persons.
Thanks.
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Second Application B2 Visa in UAE
This site has been a good guide to me. I've noticed that everyone has a case to case basis no matter how good your travel history or bank statement is. I applied in Dubai, UAE last Thursday and here's how my interview went.
The VO was actually still talking to his colleague before I even came forward for a about 2 mins.
He said excuse me and close the small window for me not to hear them.
And went on:
Me: Hi Good morning
(No response he was directly checking and typing something in his computer)
VO: Is this your first time in the US?
Me: Yes Sir, this will be my first time.
VO: So you you have applied before?
Me: Yes Sir, I did.
VO: What happened?
Me: it was refused under section 214b.
VO: Where in the US you will be going?
Me: Los Angeles California Sir.
VO: Do you have a family there?
Me: Yes Sir, a cousin
VO: So you will visit her as well?
Me: Yes sir we will catch up for sure whenever she's not busy.
VO: Otherwise it'll just be for holiday right?
Me: That's right Sir.
(He continue typing in his keyboard, and he was interrupted by his colleague again and he said excuse me)
Me: Oh that's okay.
(He came back after a min)
VO:Are you married?
Me: Yes Sir.
VO: Where's your husband?
Me: In Philippines Sir.
VO: Who do you live here?
Me: I live with my 2 younger sisters sir.
VO: You are working at Sign Works?
Me: Yes Sir, Sign Works
VO: Can I see your salary certificate?
Me: Oh yeah for sure ( handed him the document)
(He glance at it and gave it back to me and continue typing in his keyboard)
VO: What's your actual basic salary Maam?
(This time I was hesitant to tell him the truth coz I know my basic is really small but I still insist in telling him the truth. He was again interrupted. i waited for 2 mins. and he is back and apologize for the interruptions and I said its okay.
VO: There were really some significant changes in your profile but Im sorry you are still not qualified for a visa.
(He handed me a white paper with section 214b again)
Me: Ohh, its okay no problem. Have a great weekend Sir.
I still managed to walk out of that area with a smile on my face but my heart is literally broken.
Its okay, Im planning to reapply again after 2 weeks. :)
The VO was actually still talking to his colleague before I even came forward for a about 2 mins.
He said excuse me and close the small window for me not to hear them.
And went on:
Me: Hi Good morning
(No response he was directly checking and typing something in his computer)
VO: Is this your first time in the US?
Me: Yes Sir, this will be my first time.
VO: So you you have applied before?
Me: Yes Sir, I did.
VO: What happened?
Me: it was refused under section 214b.
VO: Where in the US you will be going?
Me: Los Angeles California Sir.
VO: Do you have a family there?
Me: Yes Sir, a cousin
VO: So you will visit her as well?
Me: Yes sir we will catch up for sure whenever she's not busy.
VO: Otherwise it'll just be for holiday right?
Me: That's right Sir.
(He continue typing in his keyboard, and he was interrupted by his colleague again and he said excuse me)
Me: Oh that's okay.
(He came back after a min)
VO:Are you married?
Me: Yes Sir.
VO: Where's your husband?
Me: In Philippines Sir.
VO: Who do you live here?
Me: I live with my 2 younger sisters sir.
VO: You are working at Sign Works?
Me: Yes Sir, Sign Works
VO: Can I see your salary certificate?
Me: Oh yeah for sure ( handed him the document)
(He glance at it and gave it back to me and continue typing in his keyboard)
VO: What's your actual basic salary Maam?
(This time I was hesitant to tell him the truth coz I know my basic is really small but I still insist in telling him the truth. He was again interrupted. i waited for 2 mins. and he is back and apologize for the interruptions and I said its okay.
VO: There were really some significant changes in your profile but Im sorry you are still not qualified for a visa.
(He handed me a white paper with section 214b again)
Me: Ohh, its okay no problem. Have a great weekend Sir.
I still managed to walk out of that area with a smile on my face but my heart is literally broken.
Its okay, Im planning to reapply again after 2 weeks. :)
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