Hearing aid inside consulate

[vishp]

Is hearing aid allowed inside consulate? Will this be considered negative for L1 Visa interview? Can difficulty in understanding the accent be a reason for rejection?

[shervin143]

Is hearing aid allowed inside consulate?
>>> It shouldn't be an issue. However, check with VFS helpdesk.

Will this be considered negative for L1 Visa interview?
>>> I don't think so. Without hearing anything, how can a candidate attend the interview?

Can difficulty in understanding the accent be a reason for rejection?
>>> Basically the interview time is very less. If one cannot understand what the VO is asking, then the VO may think how the person can work in U.S with other americans. It is advisable to listen and asnwer without asking the VO to repeat the question multiple times.