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L2 visa interview slots - any India location
Hi everyone,
Has anyone successfully been able to find L2 visa slots ( OFC + Consular ) in any of US consulate locations in India recently ? are slots available at all for L2- dependents ?
Thanks,
Gaurav
Has anyone successfully been able to find L2 visa slots ( OFC + Consular ) in any of US consulate locations in India recently ? are slots available at all for L2- dependents ?
Thanks,
Gaurav
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L1-A visa interview at Frankfurt consulate in Germany
Hello community!
I’d like to share my interview experience at the Frankfurt consulate. It’s time for me to give back to this group, and I noticed there are almost no posts about L1 interviews in Germany. Overall, the interview was very easy-going. The visa officer (VO) was kind, and the atmosphere was pleasant. Below is the list of questions asked and my answers:
Will you be working in the US?
A: Yes.
Are you going to work for XYZ company? (he read from I-129)
A: Yes. (There were no follow-up questions about the company.)
How long have you been working for this company?
A: 6.5 years. (No further questions from the VO. I had worries that this might not be long enough for getting a L1-A visa but it seems like it is no problem)
Where will you be located?
A: City X.
What is going to be your job in the US?
A: Position XYZ. (After telling the VO the title, I paused to see if he wanted further explanation, but he didn’t ask.)
Have you been to the US?
A: yes, twice - one time for a short trip and the other time as a student with F1 visa, I attended an English language program at xyz university.
How long have you been in Germany?
A: X years.(then he asked to show him my residence card)
Will you be traveling with someone?
A: Yes, with my spouse.
Will he apply for an L2 visa?
A: Yes.
After that, the VO informed me that my visa was approved and I will get back my passport in a week! Honestly, I was prepared to give 2–3 sentences about my current job and the job in the US, but he didn’t ask for more details. Also, the lawyer hired by my company prepared a lot of documents (around 170 pages), which I printed and brought to the interview. However, they only asked for two copies of the I-129 and nothing else. It was a huge relief to get the visa approval needlessly to say 😊
I wish you all the best in your application process! I hope this post helps someone someday.
A quick update about post-interview timeline.
Monday: interview at consulate. Status changed to "approved" on the same day
Wednesday 2pm: status changed to "issued"
Thursday 2pm: "organization Scan" around
Thursday 9pm: received the email that my passport is ready to be picked up (I chose pick-up instead of delivery)
Friday: I picked it up (together with two copies of the endorsed I-129)
I’d like to share my interview experience at the Frankfurt consulate. It’s time for me to give back to this group, and I noticed there are almost no posts about L1 interviews in Germany. Overall, the interview was very easy-going. The visa officer (VO) was kind, and the atmosphere was pleasant. Below is the list of questions asked and my answers:
Will you be working in the US?
A: Yes.
Are you going to work for XYZ company? (he read from I-129)
A: Yes. (There were no follow-up questions about the company.)
How long have you been working for this company?
A: 6.5 years. (No further questions from the VO. I had worries that this might not be long enough for getting a L1-A visa but it seems like it is no problem)
Where will you be located?
A: City X.
What is going to be your job in the US?
A: Position XYZ. (After telling the VO the title, I paused to see if he wanted further explanation, but he didn’t ask.)
Have you been to the US?
A: yes, twice - one time for a short trip and the other time as a student with F1 visa, I attended an English language program at xyz university.
How long have you been in Germany?
A: X years.(then he asked to show him my residence card)
Will you be traveling with someone?
A: Yes, with my spouse.
Will he apply for an L2 visa?
A: Yes.
After that, the VO informed me that my visa was approved and I will get back my passport in a week! Honestly, I was prepared to give 2–3 sentences about my current job and the job in the US, but he didn’t ask for more details. Also, the lawyer hired by my company prepared a lot of documents (around 170 pages), which I printed and brought to the interview. However, they only asked for two copies of the I-129 and nothing else. It was a huge relief to get the visa approval needlessly to say 😊
I wish you all the best in your application process! I hope this post helps someone someday.
A quick update about post-interview timeline.
Monday: interview at consulate. Status changed to "approved" on the same day
Wednesday 2pm: status changed to "issued"
Thursday 2pm: "organization Scan" around
Thursday 9pm: received the email that my passport is ready to be picked up (I chose pick-up instead of delivery)
Friday: I picked it up (together with two copies of the endorsed I-129)
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L1A Individual Visa Experience – Chennai (Approved)
Just wanted to share my recent L1A individual visa experience — might help others going through the same process.
Background: I had an L1A blanket visa rejected earlier in April 2025. This time, I went ahead with an L1A individual petition which got approved by USCIS.
Timeline: • VAC appointment: 29th October 2025 • Consular interview: 5th November 2025 (Chennai)
Interview Experience: Reached the consulate around 8:20 AM for a 9 AM slot. Security and document checks went smoothly, and the staff were polite and helpful. When I reached the counter, the Visa Officer asked just two questions: 1. “Which company are you working for?” 2. “How long have you been with the company ?”
I answered confidently and clearly. After typing for a few seconds, the officer smiled and said — “Your visa is approved.”
That’s it! No additional questions, no document checks.
Takeaway: • Even if your blanket visa gets rejected, don’t lose hope. • The individual petition route can be smoother if your case is well-documented and your role clearly qualifies under the L1A criteria. • Be confident, keep answers crisp, and know your petition details.
Good luck to everyone preparing — hope this helps someone out there!
Background: I had an L1A blanket visa rejected earlier in April 2025. This time, I went ahead with an L1A individual petition which got approved by USCIS.
Timeline: • VAC appointment: 29th October 2025 • Consular interview: 5th November 2025 (Chennai)
Interview Experience: Reached the consulate around 8:20 AM for a 9 AM slot. Security and document checks went smoothly, and the staff were polite and helpful. When I reached the counter, the Visa Officer asked just two questions: 1. “Which company are you working for?” 2. “How long have you been with the company ?”
I answered confidently and clearly. After typing for a few seconds, the officer smiled and said — “Your visa is approved.”
That’s it! No additional questions, no document checks.
Takeaway: • Even if your blanket visa gets rejected, don’t lose hope. • The individual petition route can be smoother if your case is well-documented and your role clearly qualifies under the L1A criteria. • Be confident, keep answers crisp, and know your petition details.
Good luck to everyone preparing — hope this helps someone out there!
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Biometric entry/exit fees is applicable for L1A blanket interview at Chennai India
am applying L1A blanket and appointment is in December 18th .In visa scheduling site, I see
"Biometric entry-exit fee of $4,500
Blanket L-1 applications for petitioners with more than 50 employees in the United States and with more than 50 percent of those employees in H-1B or L status are subjected to an additional fee of $4,500."
We have to pay this at consulate or biometric appointment?
"Biometric entry-exit fee of $4,500
Blanket L-1 applications for petitioners with more than 50 employees in the United States and with more than 50 percent of those employees in H-1B or L status are subjected to an additional fee of $4,500."
We have to pay this at consulate or biometric appointment?
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Looking for information for booking L1 VISA interview in Chennai for Jan 2026
Hi,
I am in US now on L1A. My Visa expired and applied for extension. My extension is approved. Now, I need to book appointment for stamping. I created profile along with dependents. I tried to schedule appointment for Jan 2026. I don't see any opening slot. Slots available only in Nov 2025. Will the slots open any time soon for Jan 2026?
I am in US now on L1A. My Visa expired and applied for extension. My extension is approved. Now, I need to book appointment for stamping. I created profile along with dependents. I tried to schedule appointment for Jan 2026. I don't see any opening slot. Slots available only in Nov 2025. Will the slots open any time soon for Jan 2026?
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Inquiry About Validity of Existing L1B Visa After Rejoining Company A
I currently hold an L1B visa issued by Company A, valid until October 2027, but I have not traveled to the US on it. Two months ago, I joined Company B. If I rejoin Company A before October 2027, will my existing L1B visa still be valid for travel to the US
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L1B blanket visa interview at Vancouver(approved):
Attended with family.
VO checked original marriage and birth certificates for dependents.
A couple of questions asked, one about my specialization and another about my previous stay in the US.
For antifraud fee, they did not accept cash, I paid using credit card.
The consulate sends an email about required documents and order, strictly follow that.
Thanks to all for sharing your experiences.
VO checked original marriage and birth certificates for dependents.
A couple of questions asked, one about my specialization and another about my previous stay in the US.
For antifraud fee, they did not accept cash, I paid using credit card.
The consulate sends an email about required documents and order, strictly follow that.
Thanks to all for sharing your experiences.
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"No Interview Slots" Available for L2S visa in USvisaScheduling.
Hi,
I and my spouse have both received approval notices for our L1A and L2S visa extension in the US. This is a blanket petition. Now we need to schedule interview in India to get our stamping done. L1A is able to find slots but for L2S, the calendar does not show up and shows "No Slots Available".
Can anyone help me with how to proceed ahead? Any help will be appreciated.
I and my spouse have both received approval notices for our L1A and L2S visa extension in the US. This is a blanket petition. Now we need to schedule interview in India to get our stamping done. L1A is able to find slots but for L2S, the calendar does not show up and shows "No Slots Available".
Can anyone help me with how to proceed ahead? Any help will be appreciated.
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L1 A Individual -Mumbai and Chennai for Interview
Biometric is simple and easy. Just don't carry any gadgets, mobiles etc. rest it 15 minutes task over all.
I will focus on Interview - we had an appointment for 10:30 and we were let go early at 10:00 am. As I was with my family. I was asked to skip the que and directly go for an interview at the window. Officer - Asked for.the passport, I797. Questions - what your employer wants to send you to the united states, what is my role there, How many direct reportees, Salary in the US and what does my company do. These were all the questions asked to me. And there in asked my wife to step forward and place her left hand and then right hand for scanning. Then finally the golden words "" Your entire family VISA is approved " you will get you passport in a week's time. Thank you all who have shared their experience it helps.
I will focus on Interview - we had an appointment for 10:30 and we were let go early at 10:00 am. As I was with my family. I was asked to skip the que and directly go for an interview at the window. Officer - Asked for.the passport, I797. Questions - what your employer wants to send you to the united states, what is my role there, How many direct reportees, Salary in the US and what does my company do. These were all the questions asked to me. And there in asked my wife to step forward and place her left hand and then right hand for scanning. Then finally the golden words "" Your entire family VISA is approved " you will get you passport in a week's time. Thank you all who have shared their experience it helps.
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L1 Blanket Reject Chennai
Please find my interview transcript for your reference:
VO: is it L1A or L1B?
Me: L1B
VO: what’s your specialization?
Me: My specialization lies in that I have designed and developed ABC proprietary tools, added one-two lines on the my involvement in design and dev, (but i noticed she was in a hurry to cut me off)
VO: what’s your salary?
Me: xxxx p.a. (110+)
VO: your visa is rejected, please check with your HR to apply to the right category.
My question is what was the Officer looking for? I was judged only on one question, nothing else asked. I saw she rejected all the L1 visas before me, literally all. She was frustated and screaming. I have seen in this forum that many blanket visas got accepted by the same answer on specialization, I guess its all about VO luck now. Hence, I tried to calm myself and answered confidently but she rejected at the end of the day without even listening to me properly. One question if guys could help me, does she mean that I should apply L1 individual as the right category? Note: I had previous F1 visa also.
Tips:
- Be confident and answer.
- Dont bother about the outcome. Its not in your control
- It can be frustating to get rejected but its not the end of the world. If someone doesnt value you, find your value somewhere else or try again.
VO: is it L1A or L1B?
Me: L1B
VO: what’s your specialization?
Me: My specialization lies in that I have designed and developed ABC proprietary tools, added one-two lines on the my involvement in design and dev, (but i noticed she was in a hurry to cut me off)
VO: what’s your salary?
Me: xxxx p.a. (110+)
VO: your visa is rejected, please check with your HR to apply to the right category.
My question is what was the Officer looking for? I was judged only on one question, nothing else asked. I saw she rejected all the L1 visas before me, literally all. She was frustated and screaming. I have seen in this forum that many blanket visas got accepted by the same answer on specialization, I guess its all about VO luck now. Hence, I tried to calm myself and answered confidently but she rejected at the end of the day without even listening to me properly. One question if guys could help me, does she mean that I should apply L1 individual as the right category? Note: I had previous F1 visa also.
Tips:
- Be confident and answer.
- Dont bother about the outcome. Its not in your control
- It can be frustating to get rejected but its not the end of the world. If someone doesnt value you, find your value somewhere else or try again.
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