B2 visa experience: Approved
I had a seamless experience at HYD (India) for my B2 visa interview.
Slot was at 8am. I reached there by 7:30am. Since they dont allow you to carry mobile phone or any bag, you will need to deposit the same in a shop outside the consulate (200 rs for keeping phone.
They will first call the 8am slot folks to form a queue. They will ask to take out three documents -
- DS 160 confirmation
- Appointment Letter
- Passport
First security checkpoint will check your appointment date and slot.
Second security checkpoint will check your passport with appointment sticker.
Next up, you will get inside consulate where you will be required to do a security check. All metallic objects, wallets, watches, documents were kept in tray and we were allowed to pass the security checkpoint.
Post this, everyone will get to the interview hall. There are dozens of counters there. For B2 visa, they will ask you to additionally keep letter of invitation handy. Seamlessly they will ask you to get to a defined interview counter.
My Interview experience
Purpose of Travel: Travelling to US for a leisure trip and meet one of my college friend at the end of this year.
Are you employed: Yes
Which firm you are working at: xxx
For how long have you been working at this firm: 1.5 years
Whats your designation? : Senior Product Manager
Whats your compensation: xxx
Have you travelled to other countries before: Yes (15+ countries). Then asks for my old passport to verify stamps.
Purpose of these visits: Travelling and Leisure
Are you married and have kids: Yes, No kids
Is your spouse travelling with you: No
Congrats! You visa has been approved 🙃