B1 visa clarification

[ikr]

I am from India, age 33 working in Software Industry
Here is my information
1. Married, No Child, Salary :- 13.2 Lacks
2. Working in Software Industry since 9 years+ with full time with permanent job
3. Am also working as Part time/freelance for US Start-up, Total 3 employees, me, founder, other employee, This company as of now no funding, but this company shortlisted for one of start up accelerator program in US. This accelerator company provide funding for all three employees of start up company. Activities of this program include workshops, conferences, mentor meetings, developer coding training, peer-to-peer meetings and social events. This company invited me to participate in this program for 3 months and they will reimburse my travel + accommodation cost on receipt submission.

Now I am planning to come to US on business visa for 3 months training for start up company, So i am going to apply for 3 months leave in my full time company as i said above in #2.

My Questions
1. What documents i need to take for India consular interview?
2. How do i convenience to US Consulate about my freelance and full time work?
3. How can I tell to consulate that current full job is linked with your visit?
4. US consulate do any verification with my current employer as it cause concern to me

[ikr]

Hi All,

Could any one please reply to my questions?

[victorblaze]

You need a letter from the startup company inviting you to US for the meeting/conference. A hard copy would be better. You need travel/itenary documents. You need a statement from the start up company that they will pay all your expenses. You need to tell them the benefit you are getting from this conference by going to US taking 3 months leave from your permanent employer. A letter from your permanent employer approving your leave request would also be a plus. In addition to this you need to convince the officer that you will be coming back to India.

[victorblaze]

Also your accommodation details like where would you be staying for the 3 months and how much would the hotel cost and any booking confirmation. I believe they won't bother you more on this if your US company is arranging it.

[victorblaze]

The officer will not call or email your present employer for verification. He is quick in taking decisions and all you will get is less than 5 to 10minute with him at the time of interview.

[ikr]

Thank you so much for answering my questions clearly.
Your help is appreciated

[ikr]

One question,

While filling Ds-160 form, There is a current employment.
I am thinking to fillup full time job information. Is it good to fill current employee or part time employee?