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L1B/L2 Administrative processing (221g without any docs required). and then Issued
I went through L1B along with L2 (my dependants) visa processing in Dec 2017.
OFC at Hyderabad : 3rd Dec 2017
Visa interview at Chennai : 7th Dec 2017
Tips about OFC :
Be there just half an hour before the appointment time as they will allow only 30 mins earlier to your appointment time.
Docs to carry :
1. Original passport
2. DS160 confirmation
3. Appointment confirmation
3. Carry one Photo for kids (Note : Do check for US visa photo specifications)
Note :
They do not allow cell phones or electronic equipment inside the embassy.
Visa interview :
Kindly reach just 15 mins prior to your appointment time. They allow you inside as per your appointment time. There is no point coming early as you will end up waiting until your appointment time.
Docs to carry:
1. DS160 confirmation (Note : Same copy which was verified and stamped at OFC)
2. Appointment confirmation
3. Original passport copies
4. Three original copies of I-129S
5. Three copies of First page of I-797
6. DD (Demand draft in favour of U.S Consulate General , Chennai Payable at Chennai)
Note : DD amount is 500$ . The DD should be in INR . To check $ rate check US consular website.
7. 1 photo for kids as per US consulate photo specification.
Note :
Take all originals with you although they will not ask any other doc other than mentioned above.
Process:
They shall take your finger prints again and DD before the visa interview.
Visa interview:
1. Which company are you working for?
2. How long are you working in this company?
3. What is the salary they have offered?
4. Where are you going (City & State)?
5. How long are you planning to stay in US?
6. Tell me about your specialized knowledge?
Note :
Keep the answer short and up to point. However to me it looks like your case mainly depends on your documents (which is your company , salary etc) Questions asked at interview hardly matters.
The consulate officer retained our Passport and other docs (I-129s etc) and handed 221g (Administrative processing) with no additional docs required.
One of the dependent L2 visa was issued on 12th Dec 2017 while rest of us (L1B and other dependents) still on administrative processing until 26th Jan 2017.
Visa status updated to issued on 27th Dec 2017.
OFC at Hyderabad : 3rd Dec 2017
Visa interview at Chennai : 7th Dec 2017
Tips about OFC :
Be there just half an hour before the appointment time as they will allow only 30 mins earlier to your appointment time.
Docs to carry :
1. Original passport
2. DS160 confirmation
3. Appointment confirmation
3. Carry one Photo for kids (Note : Do check for US visa photo specifications)
Note :
They do not allow cell phones or electronic equipment inside the embassy.
Visa interview :
Kindly reach just 15 mins prior to your appointment time. They allow you inside as per your appointment time. There is no point coming early as you will end up waiting until your appointment time.
Docs to carry:
1. DS160 confirmation (Note : Same copy which was verified and stamped at OFC)
2. Appointment confirmation
3. Original passport copies
4. Three original copies of I-129S
5. Three copies of First page of I-797
6. DD (Demand draft in favour of U.S Consulate General , Chennai Payable at Chennai)
Note : DD amount is 500$ . The DD should be in INR . To check $ rate check US consular website.
7. 1 photo for kids as per US consulate photo specification.
Note :
Take all originals with you although they will not ask any other doc other than mentioned above.
Process:
They shall take your finger prints again and DD before the visa interview.
Visa interview:
1. Which company are you working for?
2. How long are you working in this company?
3. What is the salary they have offered?
4. Where are you going (City & State)?
5. How long are you planning to stay in US?
6. Tell me about your specialized knowledge?
Note :
Keep the answer short and up to point. However to me it looks like your case mainly depends on your documents (which is your company , salary etc) Questions asked at interview hardly matters.
The consulate officer retained our Passport and other docs (I-129s etc) and handed 221g (Administrative processing) with no additional docs required.
One of the dependent L2 visa was issued on 12th Dec 2017 while rest of us (L1B and other dependents) still on administrative processing until 26th Jan 2017.
Visa status updated to issued on 27th Dec 2017.
