Applying for B1 Visa Before Joining the Company

[mhdmehraj]

Hi,

I am from India and I have been offered a job in Bahamas ,And my Joining date is on Jan 13 2014. But There is a training planned for me in the company Head quaters which is located in US. My training/KT sessions is planned on Jan 6th to Jan 17th , so My company wants me to apply for B1/B2 visa from my home country (india) , And the will sponsor for my entire trip and Visa costs etc..


Can I able to apply for the B1 vis before joining the Company ,with the Employment letter which they have provided? What are my chances in getting the Visa...

[peace999]

Technically you must have joined before you can start any activity with the company. But that can be taken care of in a new letter from the company.

But the main problem is the visa officer may not grant you a B1 visa because you have no history of work with the company. That is a very important issue
the officers always ask about; "HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WITH THE COMPANY?"
A good history of work with the company makes the officer think you will return . But having just joined he won't be convinced you will return.

[hmb]

Hey,

I am in same situation. Will you please share your experience? What did you do?

Thanks,