MB [India to USA Journey] - Wao & Ouch moments of my L1A VISA Interview Chennai Center ( Episode-1 )

[@santiranjanpati5579]

Hello Sir, Thank you for the informative video. Can you please help me to answer the below questions: 1) mine is a L1A individual, Have you wear a blazer in the interview day? 2) Do I need to take xerox copy of original petition copy in the interview day, If yes then how many set of copies do I need to take print and carry with me. 3)Do I need to take print out copy of my passport also with me in the interview day?

[@dipzkool]

So nicely explained.. ab bas job mil jaye then I will follow the instructions 👍

[@mindbatteries4024]

Thank you !! Will wish for you....

[@nirmalbiswas217]

Sir Very informative, waiting for the next video..

[@mindbatteries4024]

Thank you dear, keep watching and share the channel and ofcourse subscribe. More on the way !!

[@janardansingh9855]

Good

[@mindbatteries4024]

Thank you JD, subscribe and like :)

[@mindbatteries4024]

@Nirmal Biswas, new video is up...do watch and share :) thanks

[@dollymishra4430]

Woah... very informative 👍🏼

[@mindbatteries4024]

Thank you :)

[@kinleygyelmo1661]

This is the best. Thank you Questions > Do we have to wear formal? >Do we have to say all the process for the job if they asked? Or one to two sentence is suffix?

[@mindbatteries4024]

Hey first if all thanks for nice comments ! Glad to hear video helped you. To answer your questions Wear formal : Yes All process : You wont event get that much time, i mean in my interview it was very quick in few sentence as it will be more of a conversation with the officer. For h1 and other we saw lot of questions and reasoning.

[@geetaanand8599]

I appreciate your information....

[@mindbatteries4024]

Thank you, keep watching !

[@pradeept4]

Where is the next episode, this is not good, you could have covered the questions in the same video.

[@mindbatteries4024]

Hi Pradeep, our apology on not publishing the next video due to some unavoidable circumstances. We are planning to be back with interesting updates as we covered our first journey goal in usa. Stay tuned !! For questions and answers please check other comments and you should find them, if not reach out to us and we will for sure share our exp. Thanks !

[@manoramapandey4480]

Informational!

[@mindbatteries4024]

Glad it helped ! stay connected and keep watching.

[@vijaymaske1322]

Please share the list of interview questions that was asked to you and your family. Thanks in advance!

[@mindbatteries4024]

We had the Visa appointment for 10:00 AM, on 4th September 2018. We reached Chennai Embassy at 9:20 AM and after 30 mins of wait time in queue, we allowed to go as we have kids with us. Since, mobiles, bags, electronic items are not allowed inside, we had left those items in the hotel itself. After entering, we went through the security check. For L1-Blanket candidates, a person at a desk was there to help me with my papers. He created 3 separate group of papers, of only I-129S. Nothing else asked, not even support letter. We moved to a counter where the draft collected and a receipt provided. Next counter was where we were finger printed just to verify our identities. We then moved to the consulate queue, waited for our turn for 5 minutes, and called for interview by one person assisting us. We went to the window, and wished VO “Very Good Morning” VO (with smiling face): Wished the same and asked for Passport. She looked at the screen and asked for Petition copy. 1. What’s your name? 2. So, you work for . Yes, I am working in India since January 20 2017 3. What is your job title? I am working as Consultant, which is a Managerial Position. 4. What you do as part of your Job? 5. What will be your designation? My designation in US will be Sr. Manager, Engineering 6. How many reports you have? 14 Direct reports 7. Are all team members in US? No, 10 in India and 4 will be in United States. Direct (14 Numbers) · Specialist - 1 · Sr Software Engineer - 1 · Release Manager - 1 (TBH) · Specialist - 1 (TBH) · Sr Consultant - 1 · Sr Leads Business Solution - 2 · Consultant - 3 · Associate Consultant - 1 · Sr Software Engineer - 2 · Software Engineer - 1 8. Who will you be reporting? I will be reporting to , Associate Vice President, Client Engagement. 9. Who is your client? The is a global alternative asset manager with $210 billion of assets under management. 10. Where will you work in U.S.? I will be working for at Clients Location < address> 11. What will be your salary in the U.S.? 12. Have you worked in US before (tricky question as I visited multiple times on B1/B2) I have been playing role of Manager since 2010 and there was need of business meetings and strategic decision making hence have to travel to client location for different projects under my portfolio. Visits I did was for different employers. 13. How long do you plan to stay in U.S.? 3 Years Questions to my wife 14. When did you get married? We got married in year ; it has been years now. 15. How many kids you have? We have two kids (looking at kids) 16. What is their age? Elder son is of years and younger daughter is of years age. 17. Do you study? (looking at my kids) Kids replied their school name and class they read She seem to be convinced and looking at us with a smile she said she is approving our VISA and I need to carry stamped copy of I-129S and show is at Port of Entry. Congratulations !! We greeted her with thanks and went for Hotel back with lot of emotions and happiness. Hope this helps ! Again every interview is different and its case on case base. This was my case and exp. I can share more insight if you can share your email id.

[@sreekanthkurapati8456]

Thank you for details

[@dhirajsawlani4570]

Thanks for sharing..can you also share interview questions you prepared for yourself and dependants

[@mindbatteries4024]

We had the Visa appointment for 10:00 AM, on 4th September 2018. We reached Chennai Embassy at 9:20 AM and after 30 mins of wait time in queue, we allowed to go as we have kids with us. Since, mobiles, bags, electronic items are not allowed inside, we had left those items in the hotel itself. After entering, we went through the security check. For L1-Blanket candidates, a person at a desk was there to help me with my papers. He created 3 separate group of papers, of only I-129S. Nothing else asked, not even support letter. We moved to a counter where the draft collected and a receipt provided. Next counter was where we were finger printed just to verify our identities. We then moved to the consulate queue, waited for our turn for 5 minutes, and called for interview by one person assisting us. We went to the window, and wished VO “Very Good Morning” VO (with smiling face): Wished the same and asked for Passport. She looked at the screen and asked for Petition copy. 1. What’s your name? 2. So, you work for . Yes, I am working in India since January 20 2017 3. What is your job title? I am working as Consultant, which is a Managerial Position. 4. What you do as part of your Job? 5. What will be your designation? My designation in US will be Sr. Manager, Engineering 6. How many reports you have? 14 Direct reports 7. Are all team members in US? No, 10 in India and 4 will be in United States. Direct (14 Numbers) · Specialist - 1 · Sr Software Engineer - 1 · Release Manager - 1 (TBH) · Specialist - 1 (TBH) · Sr Consultant - 1 · Sr Leads Business Solution - 2 · Consultant - 3 · Associate Consultant - 1 · Sr Software Engineer - 2 · Software Engineer - 1 8. Who will you be reporting? I will be reporting to , Associate Vice President, Client Engagement. 9. Who is your client? The is a global alternative asset manager with $210 billion of assets under management. 10. Where will you work in U.S.? I will be working for at Clients Location < address> 11. What will be your salary in the U.S.? 12. Have you worked in US before (tricky question as I visited multiple times on B1/B2) I have been playing role of Manager since 2010 and there was need of business meetings and strategic decision making hence have to travel to client location for different projects under my portfolio. Visits I did was for different employers. 13. How long do you plan to stay in U.S.? 3 Years Questions to my wife 14. When did you get married? We got married in year ; it has been years now. 15. How many kids you have? We have two kids (looking at kids) 16. What is their age? Elder son is of years and younger daughter is of years age. 17. Do you study? (looking at my kids) Kids replied their school name and class they read She seem to be convinced and looking at us with a smile she said she is approving our VISA and I need to carry stamped copy of I-129S and show is at Port of Entry. Congratulations !! We greeted her with thanks and went for Hotel back with lot of emotions and happiness. Hope this helps ! Again every interview is different and its case on case base. This was my case and exp. I can share more insight if you can share your email id.

[@dmi002]

Good, information 👌👌👌👌

[@mindbatteries4024]

Thank you, keep watching !

[@rajetable]

Thank u sir..

[@kunzangdlepcha4000]

what questions did they ask your kids

[@mindbatteries4024]

Hey they asked their names and what grade they study and why they want to go America.

[@niravpatel7635]

Plz share interview question for L1A. Thnx

[@mindbatteries4024]

We had the Visa appointment for 10:00 AM, on 4th September 2018. We reached Chennai Embassy at 9:20 AM and after 30 mins of wait time in queue, we allowed to go as we have kids with us. Since, mobiles, bags, electronic items are not allowed inside, we had left those items in the hotel itself. After entering, we went through the security check. For L1-Blanket candidates, a person at a desk was there to help me with my papers. He created 3 separate group of papers, of only I-129S. Nothing else asked, not even support letter. We moved to a counter where the draft collected and a receipt provided. Next counter was where we were finger printed just to verify our identities. We then moved to the consulate queue, waited for our turn for 5 minutes, and called for interview by one person assisting us. We went to the window, and wished VO “Very Good Morning” VO (with smiling face): Wished the same and asked for Passport. She looked at the screen and asked for Petition copy. 1. What’s your name? 2. So, you work for . Yes, I am working in India since January 20 2017 3. What is your job title? I am working as Consultant, which is a Managerial Position. 4. What you do as part of your Job? 5. What will be your designation? My designation in US will be Sr. Manager, Engineering 6. How many reports you have? 14 Direct reports 7. Are all team members in US? No, 10 in India and 4 will be in United States. Direct (14 Numbers) · Specialist - 1 · Sr Software Engineer - 1 · Release Manager - 1 (TBH) · Specialist - 1 (TBH) · Sr Consultant - 1 · Sr Leads Business Solution - 2 · Consultant - 3 · Associate Consultant - 1 · Sr Software Engineer - 2 · Software Engineer - 1 8. Who will you be reporting? I will be reporting to , Associate Vice President, Client Engagement. 9. Who is your client? The is a global alternative asset manager with $210 billion of assets under management. 10. Where will you work in U.S.? I will be working for at Clients Location < address> 11. What will be your salary in the U.S.? 12. Have you worked in US before (tricky question as I visited multiple times on B1/B2) I have been playing role of Manager since 2010 and there was need of business meetings and strategic decision making hence have to travel to client location for different projects under my portfolio. Visits I did was for different employers. 13. How long do you plan to stay in U.S.? 3 Years Questions to my wife 14. When did you get married? We got married in year ; it has been years now. 15. How many kids you have? We have two kids (looking at kids) 16. What is their age? Elder son is of years and younger daughter is of years age. 17. Do you study? (looking at my kids) Kids replied their school name and class they read She seem to be convinced and looking at us with a smile she said she is approving our VISA and I need to carry stamped copy of I-129S and show is at Port of Entry. Congratulations !! We greeted her with thanks and went for Hotel back with lot of emotions and happiness. Hope this helps ! Again every interview is different and its case on case base. This was my case and exp. I can share more insight if you can share your email id.

[@priyankatalukdar6022]

Thank you, really informative !! I am working for an IT MNC in Kolkata and have recently applied for L1A,....but how long does it take for the internal approval to come ? ....after which the processing will actually start ..it has been almost a month since the request has been raised. Thanks in advance !

[@mindbatteries4024]

Hi, thank you and sorry for delay response. Can you talk more about your question? When you say you applied, your company has already applied for it? If yes, it depends on how long queue is if your company is able to prep all your doc before you go for interview. If its internal company approval it depends on your manager and project.

[@atanuroy9451]

bhai, can you please help me with the question that was asked.

[@mindbatteries4024]

Sorry, i missed this message, bro. Not sure if you already went through the interview. I can definitely help if you still looking for it.

[@mindbatteries4024]

We had the Visa appointment for 10:00 AM, on 4th September 2018. We reached Chennai Embassy at 9:20 AM and after 30 mins of wait time in queue, we allowed to go as we have kids with us. Since, mobiles, bags, electronic items are not allowed inside, we had left those items in the hotel itself. After entering, we went through the security check. For L1-Blanket candidates, a person at a desk was there to help me with my papers. He created 3 separate group of papers, of only I-129S. Nothing else asked, not even support letter. We moved to a counter where the draft collected and a receipt provided. Next counter was where we were finger printed just to verify our identities. We then moved to the consulate queue, waited for our turn for 5 minutes, and called for interview by one person assisting us. We went to the window, and wished VO “Very Good Morning” VO (with smiling face): Wished the same and asked for Passport. She looked at the screen and asked for Petition copy. 1. What’s your name? 2. So, you work for . Yes, I am working in India since January 20 2017 3. What is your job title? I am working as Consultant, which is a Managerial Position. 4. What you do as part of your Job? 5. What will be your designation? My designation in US will be Sr. Manager, Engineering 6. How many reports you have? 14 Direct reports 7. Are all team members in US? No, 10 in India and 4 will be in United States. Direct (14 Numbers) · Specialist - 1 · Sr Software Engineer - 1 · Release Manager - 1 (TBH) · Specialist - 1 (TBH) · Sr Consultant - 1 · Sr Leads Business Solution - 2 · Consultant - 3 · Associate Consultant - 1 · Sr Software Engineer - 2 · Software Engineer - 1 8. Who will you be reporting? I will be reporting to , Associate Vice President, Client Engagement. 9. Who is your client? The is a global alternative asset manager with $210 billion of assets under management. 10. Where will you work in U.S.? I will be working for at Clients Location < address> 11. What will be your salary in the U.S.? 12. Have you worked in US before (tricky question as I visited multiple times on B1/B2) I have been playing role of Manager since 2010 and there was need of business meetings and strategic decision making hence have to travel to client location for different projects under my portfolio. Visits I did was for different employers. 13. How long do you plan to stay in U.S.? 3 Years Questions to my wife 14. When did you get married? We got married in year ; it has been years now. 15. How many kids you have? We have two kids (looking at kids) 16. What is their age? Elder son is of years and younger daughter is of years age. 17. Do you study? (looking at my kids) Kids replied their school name and class they read She seem to be convinced and looking at us with a smile she said she is approving our VISA and I need to carry stamped copy of I-129S and show is at Port of Entry. Congratulations !! We greeted her with thanks and went for Hotel back with lot of emotions and happiness. Hope this helps ! Again every interview is different and its case on case base. This was my case and exp. I can share more insight if you can share your email id.

[@deepikakumari1638]

Are you a green card holder now ? If yes then how long it took you to green card as an l1a ?

[@mindbatteries4024]

Yes, we are now GC holder, the complete process varies case on case basis and also field office and processing center. If you need any info or experience sharing send us an email and we will respond.

[@SUPERVEDANT95]

Hello Divyam. i am Vedant

[@mindbatteries4024]

@Vedant Sharma, Hi thank you ! Hope you doing great. Do subscribe our channel and keep connected.

[@SUPERVEDANT95]

@@mindbatteries4024 thankyou

[@aleenatomy7889]

Hey, I am going as an l2 dependant and am 19 years old, if they ask me about what do you want to do there, can I say I want to pursue higher education there or should I say I want to return after I complete my graduation? Please reply and thanks for the video:)

[@aleenatomy7889]

Actually I have heard that they prefer people who want to return back to their home country:)

[@mindbatteries4024]

Hi first of all thanks for watching the video. I can only share my experience and knowledge. L2 is not a student visa however you can study on l2, so please don’t call out as you going for study purpose as core reason. Please align your purpose with the primary applicant. Let me know who is your primary applicant and what is the purpose. You can definetly come and study here on l2 but you should describe or align your purpose with primary petitioner. Hope this helps! You can also refer to uscis website or at this link for more details : www.stilt.com/blog/2019/05/l2-visa/#:~:text=As%20an%20L2%20visa%20holder%2C%20you%20may%3A&text=Study%20full%2Dtime%20or%20attend,and%20return%20to%20the%20U.S. Also, if your primary is your parents, you must change to F-1 by the time you turn 21. If your parent is here as an L-1A, if he applies for permanent resident (files a form I-140) before you turn 21 then you can still get a green card with him. Depending on the facts of your parent's situation and what country he was born in, it is possible even if he is an L-1B and his labor certification is filed before you turn 21 you MIGHT be able to get a green card with him. But definitely if he hasn't applied for permanent residency by the time you are 21 then you are definitely, and permanently, on your own. The time for you to talk to your parent about him applying for permanent residency is NOW.

[@aleenatomy7889]

@@mindbatteries4024 thank you for your reply, yes the L1 A visa holder is my mother, so if they ask me about my plans, I will tell them most probably graduation...Also her US employer has been looking into my case for the green card...We are just nervous for the interview and praying as it's the first time we have gotten a chance to move abroad... thank you for your reply:)

[@mindbatteries4024]

@@aleenatomy7889 good luck and hope for best!

[@aleenatomy7889]

@@mindbatteries4024 Hi sir, Our visa got approved, and the Interview was in Chennai But there is another problem 😢 the officer stamped the I-129S and selected L1-B instead of L1 A, and our application was made for L1-A visa...So we don't know how things will turn out not...we have emailed the consulate regarding the issue Anyways thanks for your help, and if you have any further advice, please let me know.

[@hsaaasss7455]

Do project manager fall under l1a ?

[@mindbatteries4024]

Yes, depends on the roles and responsibilities. If you been playing role and responsibilities defined in uscis definition of eligibility than yes, regardless your title. Hope this helps!! Again this is my understanding and i am not an immigrant expert. You should consult expert to get better insight.

[@gardeningtips215]

R you from Bihar ?

[@mindbatteries4024]

yes sir proudly !! :) thanks for subscribing our channel.