Below are US Visa Stamping experiences for B1/ B2 Visitor Visa from March 15th to September 13th, 2023. Thanks to many anonymous users for sharing these experiences in our social media groups.
Experience 1: Regular Slot | B1/B2 | NEW DELHI Consulate
My parents & brother had their Interview Appt at consulate yesterday. Here’s the experience:
There was NO Hindi translator available in Delhi. This was a surprise! Those who requested a Hindi translator were sent to a counter where the VO herself spoke a little bit Hindi.
My family opted for the interview without a translator.
How are 3 of you related?
Who is the person you mentioned in ds-160?
Father: Our Son-in-law
So you’re going to meet your daughter & sil in US? – Yes
What does your daughter do?
Where are you going in the US?
Father: Mentioned state
VO: Where in this state?
Brother: they recently moved to this new city 5 months ago, earlier they were living here (ds-160 had our older address)
What do you do? To all 3 of them
How long are you planning to stay in US?
Will you get leave from your jobs?
Did you apply for visa earlier?
Why was it rejected?
Congratulations! Your visa is approved
No sponsor related or financial questions asked
Be confident, honest and clear
No documents asked
Thanks to this group for our b1/b2 journey! Hope this helps others here
Experience 2: Regular Slot | B1/B2 | MUMBAI Consulate
22 march biometric and 23 march CA
No. of applicants 3 ( FIL, MIL and my mother)
Appointment was at 12 pm but they went inside at 11:20, it took 3 hours to come out. Huge lines wr there inside. They asked for kannada translator
Question asked to my FIL
⁃ purpose of visit (to meet son n DIL)
⁃ Which city ur son is staying?
⁃ Does any of u working currently?(my FIL is retired bank manager)
⁃ Do u get pension?
⁃ How many children do u have?
⁃ How all 3 of u r related?
No questions to my MIL
Questions to my mother
⁃ how many children u have? (Son n daughter)
⁃ Where does ur son stay? (Banglore india)
And they said visa approved and u ll receive passport in 8 days.
Status on CEAC:
23 march- approved
24 march- issued
Experience 3: Regular Slot | B1/B2 | MUMBAI Consulate
Biometric Apt : March 22
Councillor Apt : March 23
Visa issued : March 24
Passport delivered : March 25
Questions directed only to dad
- How many children you have
- Who all are in the US?
- Where you used to work ?
- Where does the sponsor stay in the US
- Is your wife working ?
Not a single document were asked neither mine nor theirs though I had my parents carry everything.
Note: I had requested for Malayalam translator for them and the queue was very small compared to Tamil and Telugu folks. So this could add some delay. My parents had to wait overall 1.5 hrs to complete the overall process.
Thank you !
Experience 4: Regular Slot | B1/B2 | MUMBAI Consulate
Invitation – Sister in law
Sponsorship – Self
Applicants – 3 (Self + 2 kids- 5 yrs & 2 yrs)
Biometrics : Chennai
Time : 9:00 am
Allowed Inside : 8:30 am
Out time : 8:50 am
- bio metric was done in chennai less than 5 minutes due to priority queue ( child 2 years)
- just asked to step out of line, a staff member took just appointment letter and passport, asked to wait before officer
- officer asked dob of all 3 and have taken photo
- for kids under 4 , u need to carry visa photo and they will take picture of that photo
- ensure that your kids fore head is clearly visible , so make a hair cut if required before hand or else it will be a problem.
Interview:
Time : 12:00 pm
Reached by 10:30 am and allowed inside because kids were there.
Came out by 11:30 am
- keep only files and kids and rest will be thrown out
-after screening and checking they will ask to wait in long big halls - due to child age of 2 asked to move to priority queue
- they will ask for passport and finger print verification, once done they asked to move to usa visa officer for interview
- not a single file/paper is asked for verification only questions were asked
- what is purpose of visit
- how many do u plan to stay
- what is your annual package in indian rupees?
- has your wife already visited usa? In my case yes, they asked date and purpose
- do u have any other relatives
- what places do u wish to see
- what job your spouse does (Govt. Employee)
Congratulations your visa is approved
Experience 5: Regular Slot | B1/B2 | MUMBAI Consulate
March 27th, English
3 people – Mother Father and me
Why are you going? Sisters grad
Where is your sister?
Show your sisters visa document.
Is it her masters or undergrad?
What do you do?
What is your salary per annum?
Where have you travelled in last 5 years?
To my father:
What do you do?
What is your salary per annum?
How many staff members do you have?
Where have you travelled in the past?
To my mother:
Do you have relatives in the US? Yes, 2 sisters in the US
Will you visit them? Yes
Where are they?
The only document they asked for was my sisters visa copy.
Good luck to everyone else 🙏
Experience 6: Regular Slot | B1/B2 | NEW DELHI Consulate
My friend’s mother’s interview experience on 27 Mar 2023:
- Appointment at 11.10 am
- We reached at 10.15, understood the process for wheelchair assist and managed to enter the consulate by 10.30 am after parking the car at Malcha Marg
- I accompanied the applicant as a family friend since she needed a wheelchair
- Masks were mandatory
- We did not have to wait at any counter as applicant was on wheelchair and given priority. There were 3 counters: Passport check, Fingerprint verification, Interview Window
- By 11.10am we were done and out of consulate with the good news “Your visa is approved”
Questions asked during interview:
- Please show your passport
- Why are you visiting US? To spend time with my daughter and visit places
- Who will support you financially in US? My daughter will take care of my expenses
- Where does your daughter stay in US? Address of my daughter in US
- What kind of job role is she working in? Software Engineer in XYZ firm on H1b visa
- How long are you going to stay in US? 3 months
Congratulations your visa is approved.
Note: No document was asked apart from passport
Experience 7: Regular Slot | B1/B2 | NEW DELHI Consulate
Our family B2 tourist visa of 4 approved yesterday 30 march. Biometrics done on 29 march and it’s done quickly within 10 min. As we were 4, for biometric firstly two of us went ahead and other two were carrying our phones and stuff in this way we need not to opt for any locker facility as biometric is individual process.
30 march interview time was 8.30 , we reached around 8.10 , went inside immediately still there were 500 people present inside already so sooner you reach the faster you can come outside.
Then we kept our phones in open locker system(like shoe rack) which is inside consulate. Charges 50rs per mobile , you can keep small items also there but for each item you have to pay 50 rs( we kept headphone also for that they charged 50 rs)
Then we proceed inside done security check, after that we went to the passport check counter. We have done a small mistake regarding income. We put less income by mistake and realised it after the ofc(biometrics) done on 29 march so we enquired in one of the group and someone told that we can request them to update ds160 there. So i filled new ds160 and just took the new confirmation page with me but didn’t updated it in the portal.
The passport counter lady was Indian so talked to her in Hindi, she said she will see if she can update. Then she told no need to update new ds 160 as she can update the new income in the same ds160 and dont show new confirmation page to anyone. If officer asks then tell the correct income.( We were half relieved there, as we were so tensed that our visa should not be rejected due to our mistake and low income)
Then done with biometric , for that US lady was there pretty good( however in next counter saw a US man for biometric very angry dealing with biometric like giving back passport back harshlessly may be it was his way of doing things, but many people were tense there only) then moved to the interview line. ( All passport checking counter, biometric and interview are in the same line just diff counter beside each other, we thought biometric will be in one place and interview will be in other hall or room but all the things were in the same place)
Then comes the interview part-
As we were 4 staff arranged us in two line two in each. Me and my mother was in front as I would be giving most answers and behind us my father and brother.
Officer was in hurry before person before us was about to leave he called us immediately and asked for passport.
There were no expressions on his face so we thought might be grumpy and we should not get him but we got him only( here I told myself not to judge them and he might be supportive no more prejudices)
Interview-
VO-(he was a white man)good morning
We- good morning officer
Vo-who are you to everyone?
Me- introduced my family
Vo-what purpose?
Me- travelling, tourism
Vo- how many days?
Me-10 days
Vo-what age me and my brother?
Me- i am 30 and brother answered 26
Vo-Both married?
We- said no(with smile)
Vo-what do you do to one by one to all?
Me-Ph.D student
Brother- veterinary doctor
Mother- gynecologist, practising from last 30 years (doctor)
Father- general practitioners(doctor),practising from last 30 years and me and my wife have
Own hospital
Vo-again what purpose business, work or pleasure?
Me- told again for tourism
Vo-what countries visited before?
Me-singapore, Malaysia,srilanka and next month my parents are going for uk and Europe trip( folded uk visa page on passport, so that as soon as vo open mother’s passport he sees uk visa and he checked in the first and saw uk visa , i think that might have helped us a lot for approval)
Vo- all 4 to all these?
Me- we 4 went to Singapore and Malaysia together
Then vo was typing something, could feel my heartbeats fastening but still maintain calm and confidence and smile on face and then he said ‘ YOUR VISA HAS BEEN APPROVED’.
we all thanked him took the white slip which they give and greeted him have a great day sir and left from there as soon as can( didn’t want him to change his mind😄)
Interview was over within 2 mins. Ours was purely tourist visa. Have cousin in usa but showed tourism purpose only and in other relative section gave cousin details but nothing about cousin asked. For B2 visa we have to just give passport to the officer. Saw 4-5 people rejected but mostly approved, also saw 2 family’s grilled for long time but couldn’t hear them. Our officer was speaking with a very low voice so we have to be very attentive. My parents couldn’t hear half of the questions. Me and my brother paid the utmost attention as don’t want him to repeat his questions and increase his time. Officer has a Mike and outside window i think above us there was something round shaped and i think that was the Mike for us.
Came out by 9.45 am. Saw online status it shows approved. Gave Authorization letter to brother signed and he will be collecting passport on our behalf. Passport collection is closed on Saturday and on Sunday ofc staff told that you can collect between 1pm to 5 pm.
Note- there are washrooms inside just beside the interview counters. Also coffee,tea and small snack biscuit like counter is there inside incase anyone wants to have something. We took coffee after interview, price 100 rs not good but needed one. At security check you have to keep everything in trey but ornaments you can keep . You can also carry small purse inside but no electronic or sharp item in it. We carried biscuit and transperant water bottle with us as father was diabetic. We were formals father- white shirt black pant, brother- light pink pant, mother- light color Punjabi dress, me- off white color kurta, but saw many of people with casual cool clothes, officers themselves were in casual clothes.
Thanks to this group for appointment updates. We wanted to visit in 2024 or 2025 also put travel date for 2024 April so thinking whether should we go for interview now or not. But this group got me appointment the same day i filled my ds 160. And we have a visa now.
Experience 8: Regular Slot | B1/B2 | HYDERABAD Consulate
My mom B2 visa interview Experience
30-Mar 8:45AM
Reached by 7:50AM and was allowed inside at 8:30AM
No lockers, no bags and stuff allowed inside, asked for a Telugu translator.
Questions asked:
- Where are you going?
- Which state?
- What does your daughter do in the US?
- Do you have any properties here in India?
- Any other properties?
- Who will bear the expenses in the US?
- Do you have any other children?
- What does your son do? Studying MS in US
- Will you be going to your son’s place also? No, he will come down for a weekend to my daughters place itself.
Ok, translator said you are good to go and the VO took the passport.
Experience 9: Regular Slot | B1/B2 | MUMBAI Consulate
- Thankyou group members for sharing experiences/questions and answering all my queries. Here are the question that were asked to my parents and sister.
Interview: - Date: 27th March, 2023
- Location : Mumbai
- Language: English
Questions for Parents:
- Where would you be going in US
- Who is in USA
- What does your daugter do
- Do you have any other kid.
- Are all your kids in USA ?
Thank you, your visa is approved
Questions to my Sibling :
- Why do you want to go to US
- What is your age
- What is your highest qualifciation
- What do you currently do
- How much experience do you have
- How much do you earn
- Would you be coming back
Thank you, your visa is approved
Some obeservation : Queue for English was very short in Mumbai and my sibling was out even before the scheduled time.
Queue for Hindi was longer and also the staffs went for a lunch break in between (about 15 to 30 mins).
Experience 10: B1/B2 Stamping Experience in Chennai – Tamil
Hi everyone, Sharing my mother’s visa interview experience in Chennai consulate..While standing in the queue they asked whether she needs tamil or telugu interview..she opted for tamil interview..
- Language: Tamil
- Date: April 2nd, 2023
Questions asked :
1. Who is staying in US?
2. Where is your son in law working?
3. Do you have any grandchildren in US?
4. What is the age of your granddaughter?
5. Why is your husband not traveling with you?
6. Who will take care of your husband here?
7. How long will you stay in US?
They took the passport and informed that visa is approved and you will receive the passport in one week..
Only passport was asked and no other documents were asked..
Experience 11: B1/B2 Stamping Experience at Chennai – English
Date: 10th April, 2023
Language: English
My husband and I had our Consular interview and here’s our experience:
Our interview was at 10 am, we were there by 8.30 am itself, already there was a long line.
But they were letting in people based on their slot, so the 9 am slots and 9.30 am slots went ahead of us, and we (and a few others) stood by the side and waited for our turn.
No phones allowed and masks are compulsory. People who had phones had to go back and keep them away (no “Switch off and keep inside” – we were allowed to switch off and keep inside at the Biometrics center). And for masks people were being directed to an Auto guy who had masks and was selling them.
No water bottles allowed, people were being asked to keep away their bottles by the side of the road. No cosmetics also allowed in your purse/handbag (no lipstick, no lipbalm, no charger, no headphone – I was specifically asked and had to show my purse).
Once inside there were separate lines for English language and other langueges.
We were asked:
Why are you going to the US? (to visit our daughter)
What does your daughter do?
How long are you going for?
Who is paying for your trip?
Why is your passport issued in Tokyo? (to my husband)
What were you doing in Tokyo?
What was your role?
What do you do? (to me)
Where were you working before?
Then, “Your visa is approved, Thank you.”
Wish you all Good Luck !
Experience 12: B1/B2 Stamping Experience at New Delhi – Hindi
Date: 31st March, 2023
Language: Hindi
Case: Dad mom visa interview date on Mar 31. Dad passed away in Jan, 3 months before interview. Dad was primary applicant. Travel Sponsorship was added as Self i.e. Dad sponsored himself for him and mom.
How we handled:
Applied a fresh DS 160 with mom as single applicant. Also changed sponsorship to myself (Daughter on h4 visa). Son in law is h1.
Biometric – 30th Mar 2023:
Documents required: Just Passport, application confirmation where the barcode and how much is paid amount is written and the Confirmation letter for fingerprint. The confirmation letter will have the stamp from VAc.
Biometric problem we faced:
Mom Passport name
Surname: NIL
Given name: XYZ
Doesnot match with DS 160 form name as
Given name was first name, Surname was usual last name.
They said on the spot to correct and come. The USA VAC center at shivaji stadium delhi. Right in front of USA VAC there was a booth doing the updates/edits on DS 160. They corrected as per the VAC staff outside. Took 1000 inr.
Now, it’s completely opposite
Surname: XYZ
Given name: FNU (first name unknown)
IMMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND AND AVOID CONFUSION: this is how they handle such cases.
Interview date 31st Mar 2023:
Documents Required:
We actually have prepared more than necessary but it’s always good.
- Mom Passport both new and previous one if applicable
- Home property papers and recent property tax if any
- Bank statements, fixed deposits,etc. In her name if any. Just to show she’s capable of sponsoring herself. If you are sponsoring then it’s just a choice.
- Home address proof. Like recent water bill or recent electricity bill
My documents for h1 or h4:
- My passport and recent visa copy, H1 or H4 visa approval letter by US govt.
- My marriage certificate with h1
- My USA bank statement 3 months
- My employment Letter
- Salary slips of you are h1
Son in law H1 documents:
- His passport and recent visa copy, H1 visa approval letter by US govt.
- Any invitation Letter by him to your mom (if he’s the only one holding h1 in your family)
- His recent 3 months bank statements
- Tax proof
- Salary slips recent 3 months
- Usa Property tax if any
- Recent 3 months bank statements
Very easily done:
Questions asked:
Q.What’s name of your daughter
A. Told
Q.Which location
A. Told
Q. Is she working
A. Yes
The American lady at the Delhi interview counter was very helpful. My mom asked for hindi translated. She said she knows hindi. And herself said Namaste. She herself answered for mom as is ABC your daughter. Does she lives in xyz city in usa.
Then she said ok you’re done. She gave flying kiss and two thumbs up to mom. And said ho gya.
Experience 13: B1/B2 Stamping Experience at New Delhi
Date: 13th April, 2023
Location: New Delhi
Got my B1/B2 visa approved today, I applied as single applicant being self employed
Questions asked –
1- Where you are going in USA ?
2- For how many days you are going ?
3- are you travelling alone or with someone ?
4- What type of business do you do ?
5- annual income ?
6- since how many years you are engaged in your business?
7- since how many years your cousin brother is living in US ?
& then those Golden words Your VISA is approved 🤩
No docs were asked except passport !!
Special thanks to all fellow members for sharing there valuable experiences which really helped me to prepare.
Experience 14: B2 Stamping Experience at New Delhi
Date: 18th April, 2023
Location: New Delhi
I have completed my B2 tourist visa with approval and want to share my case detail and will be helpful for others
Regarding DS160: i filled the first form in 2021 and due to covid and multiple slot rejection final got the slot in Apr 2023. Till this time my daughter’s passport got expired, mine financial and address details got changed, so need to create a new passport and need to create a new ds160 for all of us and with simple update process , i did updated my new ds160 forms into the CGI Portal via calling thier customer number. This all i did 2 days before my biometric.
On Biometric day: Ensure form DS160 are correctly filled, no surname name mismatch or any minute detail issue else no options and for any correction they will charge 3k at the office else go down and take auto and go to outskirts net cafe and do the changes and immediately comeback.
Ensure to have 2 passport photo 2mm by 2mm of your kids age <14. Else you need to take the pics their and they will charge hefty amount again.No photo needed for elder person. Also always reach an hour before your slot and they allow to enter, mine was at 10.3 but i entered around 8.30 and got free by 9.30. ensure not to bring any bag, electronic items. U can bring your purse during biometric.
On interview date: again reach an hour before your appointment and you may enter early also and gets free asap. Ensure no bag electronic items. Passport, DS160, and other case related documents like i bring company approval letter for my holiday, itinarary detail, hotel detail if any booked, financial detail of yours or whoever is paying for the trip, and visa passport address detail in case US person is paying your trip. Ensure you remember the address of the US person and nearby areas. Make all the documents handy during interview and whether they ask or not for any documents, pls ensure to calmly produce those documents one by one to them by yourself and explain and this really increase the approval chances.thats it 🙏
Experience 15: B2 Stamping Experience at Chennai – Kannada
Interview Experience of my in-laws:
Biometric: 16th April 2023
Interview: 17th April 2023
Place: Chennai
Language Selected during appointment: English
At the consulate, they were asked language preference after security check and they chose Kannada.
Language of Interview: Kannada (US official spoke in English, consulate had Kannada translator)
Questions asked:
- What is the purpose of the visit?
- Have you been outside India before?
- As the answer for the previous question was yes: What was the purpose of your visit?
- Who is sponsoring the visit?
- How many children do you have?
- What do you do for a living?
Visa Approved. Stamped passport arrived to Bangalore vfs within 2days.
Experience 16: B2 Stamping Experience at Mumbai – Hindi
Interview Experience of my parents:
Biometric: 12 April 2023 (Delhi)
Interview: 20 April 2023 (Mumbai)
Language Selected during appointment: Hindi
At the consulate, they were asked language preference after security check and they chose Hindi.
Language of Interview: Hindi (US official spoke in English, consulate had Hindi translator)
Questions asked:
- Why do you want to go to US?
A: My son lives there. Want to visit him. - What does your son do in US?
A: answered which company I work for. - How long will be you stay there ?
A: 3 months. - What do you do for living ?
A: Business and shared what he does.
Interviewer/Translator took the passport and said your Visa is Approved and you’ll receive your passport.
Note: I’m the sponsor of the trip and prepared below list of docs/material to make sure we don’t fall short of answering or producing any required evidence, if needed.
- Passports
- Appointment Confirmation
- DS 160 confirmation
- Invitation letter/letter to consulate from invitee.
- Invitee’s visa copy.
- Invitee’s passport copy.
- Invitees Bank statement with sufficient funds.
- Payslip/Earning statement and W2 of invitee.
- Employment verification letter of invitee.
- Bank statement of my father’s saving account.
- House registry, latest house tax receipt and electricity bill
- Shop allotment letter and latest tax receipt
- Vaccination cards of both my parents.
- 2 additional photos.
- 2 Masks
Thanks to the group members from whom I got a lot of information 🙏🏼😊
Experience 17: B2 Stamping Experience at Chennai – English
Sharing my parents visa experience
CA interview on May11th 9.30 AM
They reached at 7.30. Consulate
Allowed them at 7.45 itself.
Routine verification procedure and only 3 question asked
Why you are going to US ?
Where you are going to stay?
Who sponsoring the trip?
Consulate got their passport and said you will receive it back within a week.
No Documents asked.They arranged translator
They came out by 8.30AM
Note: My mother said but counter next to them they asked documents to verify
So All prepare for that too before going for CA
Thank you all 😀
Experience 18: B2 Stamping Experience at New Delhi – English
Sharing my parents’ visa experience.
CA interview on May 11th at 11 AM
My parents did ask for a hindi translator during interview time and before that. But the interview happened in English. It was difficult for parents to understand what excatly visa officer asked.. but we had prepared them in both languages. ( like question and answers in hindi and English).
So, it was a good thing for my parents to understand or a guess question asked by a visa officer.
They reached at 8.30Am. Consulate
Allowed them at 8.30AM itself.
Routine verification procedure and only 2 questions were asked –
Why are you going to the US ?
Where are you going to stay?
Visa officer took their passports.
No documents were asked.
They came out by 9.15AM
1.No food items and bags were allowed.
2. Mask is mandatory.
Thank you all . This group is really very helpful.
Experience 19: B2 Stamping Experience at Chennai
Location : Chennai
Date: May 10th, 2023
Me, my wife and my son (21 Months) interview on May-10 at 9:00 am
We entered around 08:30 and due to our son we haven’t stand in any queue inside. All the staff their was very helpful.
Visa interview started at 09:00 and we were out within 5 minutes
Questions asked:
- Why do you want to Visit ?
- What does your brother do in US ?
- Where do you stay?
- How long will you stay their?
- What do you do hear? To me and my wife both.
- Have you ever travelled out of India ?
- Who will pay your trip?
- Have you applied for visa in past?
No documents asked. Only passports asked throughout process.
Visa approved!!!
Hope that helps others.
Thank you to this group for answering queries and being helpful always. 🙏🏼
Experience 20: B1/B2 Stamping Experience at Chennai
Interview Centre: Chennai
Interview Date: 18th May
Don’t carry any mobile, wallet, luggage, bag, laptop, pendrive or even smartwatch to the centre for hassle free experience. Locker is available at biometric centre. Not sure about interview centre. I stayed in a hotel which was nearby (walking distance) hence did not carry any of the above.
Documents carried:
- Passport (both current and old)
- DS-160 copy
- Appointment confirmation copy
- Company sponsor letter
- Invitation letter
Documents asked:
- Passport (current only)
No other documents asked.
Mine was a company sponsored Visa.
Questions asked:
- What is the purpose of travel to the US?
- How long have you been working in the current company?
- Why the company chose you to go to the US? (This question was in context to what answer I gave of question 1)
- Are you married?
- Do you have any kids?
- Are they travelling with you to the US?
My Visa got approved.
PS: I already have UK visa and had travelled in the past. So the person looked at the passport and saw the stamping and was convinced with my answer about the tenure of my visit and my purpose. UK visa stamping and travel is an added advantage to convince them about your travel purpose.
I have been following this group from 2 months now and it has helped me for my interview. Thank you for all the support.
Experience 21: B1/B2 Stamping Experience at New Delhi
Location : New Delhi
Date: 18th May, 2023
Appointment time 9.50 am. The security let them in at 8.40 and came back by 10 am.
Initial passport verification and fingerprints scanning. Language of interview – English
Visa officer was 35 yr old man with a lady who was writing all information. For the first 5 min the VO didn’t speak anything and was just scrolling through his computer. Later He started rapid fire questions
1) purpose of visit
2) who is sponsoring the trip
3) where do I work
4) what is my annual income
5) what does my husband ( son in law) do
6) what are my parents annual income
7) duration of stay
8) have you visited other countries ( as they had Schengen visa)
9) do you have any other child ?
10) where you will be staying in the US
No documents asked
He said your visa will be ready to pick within one week thank you.
Please prepare for all type of question including financials and your job which helped my parents to answer.
Experience 22: B2 Stamping Experience at Chennai – Tamil
Location : Chennai
Date: 27th May 2023
My mom’s new visa experience, hoping it would help others just like this group was very helpful to us.
Biometrics appointment at Chennai
Appt time 9 am
Stayed at Cute Orange Hotel basically few steps away from VAC, not great hotel but very near is easy for especially parents. Food was also mediocre.
Carried only passport, documents and mask. Went in car so driver held on to all belongings at the hotel itself.
Went in 8.30 am came out 9 am everything went fast as mom didn’t carry phone, all others that came along with her that had phone had to be delayed either to switch off phone or go out and keep the phone or other belongings away.
Visa appt :
Stayed at the Kings Park Grand really good hotel but expensive food and is 5 mins car drive, walking would be easier it seems but would be very hot for elders. Went to the consulate by 10.30 am stood in queue for 20 mins, they let her in. Same as before only documents and mask plus some cash like Rs. 10,20 to call driver in case couldn’t find him later. Inside scanned document, checked passport.
There were many queues each for one language, English and Urdu were long lines. Other regional languages very short queue only 10 members in each. Waited a few mins in Tamil queue, officer himself talked in Tamil. Interview got over in 10 mins asked only for passport.
Questions asked:
- Who are you going to stay with
- What is sponsor’s occupation
- How many kids do you have
- Where is the other kid
- How many months will you stay
Said visa is approved passport will reach in 4 days and it did reach on 3rd day. Delivery person charged Rs.650.
Experience 23: B1 Stamping Experience at Chennai
Location : Chennai
Date: 21st June, 2023
SSince many of you must have a lot of questions, I will try to compile everything in one go.
I stayed at Ibis hotel which is walking distance from the US Consulate. They provide complementary drops to the Consulate. It is a good hotel at the price that they are giving. Rooms are decent and the service is exceptional. Most of the staff here know Hindi and English. Food is average but the try to customise as per your requirement if they can. The staff is polite and friendly.
- Biometric – approx 3 kms from Ibis. You can easily get local auto/Uber. Just be 15 mins before your time. The staff at Biometric are friendly and they will guide you properly. They can speak and understand English. Mobile to be switch off. Just carry both the confirmation forms and passport. A small bag is allowed. The process is seamless and should not take more than 30 minutes once you reach there.
- Consulate – Be there 30 mins before your slot. No electronics and bags allowed. Just carry mandatory documents. Mask is compulsory. Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu translators are available. Seamless process and staff are friendly. The whole process was completed in 45 mins since the time I reached there.
Questions asked –
- Purpose of visit
- Name of the company
- What sort of training
- Since how long you are working with the company
I was a little nervous as Chennai is a new city for me and knew that language could be a problem here and didn’t know anyone who had given their interview in Chennai, so thought of putting everything together as it might help you. Language is definitely not a problem, most of them can speak English even the auto and cabs owners can. Thanks.
Experience 24: B2 Stamping Experience at Hyderabad
Location : Hyderabad
Date: 7th September, 2023
Questions Asked:
- What is the purpose of your visit to US?
- Who sponsors your travel?
- Where does your son/daughter works in US?
- Where do they live in US?
- What do you(father) do in India for living?
- What places that you plan to visit in US?
7- Sep-2023 : Appeared for visa interview. Passport status changed to ‘Created’.
8-Sep-2023 : Visa status changed to ‘Issued’, passport status still ‘Created’
11-Sep-2023 : Passport status changed to ‘Origination Scan’
12-Sep-2023 : Passport status changed to ‘Transit to Post’
13-Sep-2023 : Passport status changed to ‘Ready for pickup ’ at Bluedart location
14-Sep-2023 : Passports picked
Note: use uid to track passport status in https://www.bluedart.com/ website(select Ref No) when passport status showing as ‘Transit to Post’
Experience 25: B2 Stamping Experience at Mumbai – Hindi
Location : Hyderabad
Date: 13th September, 2023
Visa Interview for parents and brother.
Questions asked to Father:
- What is the purpose of your visit?
- Who is sponsoring ur visit?
- Where do you work ? what is your job role?
- What is your monthly income?
- What’s your annual income?
- On which Visa is your Son-in-law?
- How many days will u be staying in US?
Questions asked to Mother:
- Have you visited any other country?
- What do you do?
Questions asked to Brother:
- What do you do? where do you work?
- What is your annual income?
No documents asked except passport.
Parents Visa Approved , Brothers rejected.
