What paperwork do I want to reach the US Visa Interview? An ex-Visa Officer tells the reality about what paperwork imply to a Visa Officer at a visa interview.
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I noticed that officers did not give me a chance to elaborate my answer and it looked like they were in hurry to finish the interview. That was just my observation from my interview. Any insights
So funny sorry I don't mean to be mean but getting there he asked me one question and said denied, he asked if I work I said yes and explaines what I do, I was trying to handle my work contract he didn't even check it 😂😂😂😂
Mumbai
Biometric visit 1 pm slot :
Place is just 500 meters from the US consulate in BKC. Reach 15 mins before schedule time.
Bring your own transport & it also serves the purpose of keeping any bags or mobiles etc.
General Check of DS 160, Confirmation letter & Passports at entry to building, entry to office & final security check. Please avoid carrying anything else besides a transparent folder either individually or in group.
Post security check, ur DS 160 is verified & any mistakes here will lead to being pulled out of the queue. If there are no issues, Your passport is pasted with 2 bar code stamps which are important for future visa interview appointments.
Final step is individual check of passport at a separate glass wall counter & you instructed steps for finger print scan & photo.
Your DS 169 is returned with a date stamp if all is well.
Incase of any errors in DS 160, you will be asked to correct the same by generating new Ds 160. Herein lies the issue, you will need internet access on phone but best if a laptop or computer so you will need to head back to your place of stay/phone/laptop/internet access. So if you manage to stay/book a hotel near the biometric center it greatly helps with your own parked vehicle at Biometric center.
Now the scam : just next to the Biometric center is a private small cyber cafe + xerox/printout setup. They will charge 500 for mobile storage. But will mainly quietly help you generate a new DS 160 form while you provide information. There are 8+ internet terminals & you are assigned a smart girl to fill this up for you while gently informing you that each form will cost 3000 for correction & around 10 mins for the same. In my brief stay there I saw 25+ people make corrections & that small office pocketed a cool 75000 in an hour. This seemed like a hand in glove behind the scene operation with officials working at biometric! Conveniently there is an ATM downstairs & they only seek cash obviously.
So validate ur DS 160 a week/month before or go through a qualified agent if not savvy & reach early at Biometric on day of appointment so you have time for any corrections if needed. For me it took 45 mins + avoidable extra 40 mins for DS form correction.
Visa Interview Day :
Pray you have an early Morning slot, it somehow helps and try to reach 30 mins before you allot time.
You won't be let in but a person in speaker will call out appointment times & all folks are made to stand in a 500 meter long queue outside the consulate.
All you need here is DS 160, Confirmation Letter & Passport. Anything else you carry needs to be in a transparent folder.
You will be checked for a passport with a stamped barcode & let inside for security check. No mobiles, smart watches or any electronic gadgets & even wallets are searched. Best is just carry the folder & cash in pocket if returning by cab post interview. Here again you can deposit your mobile & small bag outside against a Paid token. So you can bring a mobile!
Post security check at the entrance, you will be guided to a queue to await your turn to enter a second building for validation of passport & DS 160. This takes 15-20 mins while you can watch people go through motions of rejection or approval for Visa on the opposite side inside the premise. Post validation, if all is ok you will go to a second queue for BioMetric check by a US officer behind a window. Post this you will be in a final queue based on language preferred for the interview with an Indian translator & US Visa officer behind a window . I feel selecting the English language & Direct interview without a translator is an advantage as it will be short personal face to face with a Visa officer & if you are confident & honest it should not take more than 5 mins.
Once at window for interview you are asked : Mainly purpose of visit [ meet family, name the places of visit ], what does relatives do whom you are going to meet in US, what do you do, age of kids if with you & what they do, what does spouse do, have you being to usa before etc. Ensure you greet, smile & give answers in a long detailed clear sentence in a medium non aggressive and fast tone. Family members asked should answer themselves & not you on behalf of anybody. These are main questions & based on answers to these, additional questions may come up. Therefore it is very important for all members to memorize details filled up in DS 160 & stick to it.
Honestly, Clarity, Calmness, Composure, Confidence on Reply is the Key. Don't be a one liner loud fast talking robot. P.s : wear smart formals but don’t over dress.
I applied in June 2023 myself by referring to youtube tutorials for an interview date of 29 November 2024 for a family of 4 for the first time Visa appointment to visit my sister & her family in the USA. Our first international planned trip. Me & wife working since 20 years, son in college & daughter in high school.
Daughter had a new passport between the application & appointment date so DS 160 had to be refilled with new passport details. Me, wife & son had errors in the last name section in DS 160 so we generated a new DS 160 & cost me 12000 in cash & 30 mins of time at the biometric center.
We got an early morning 8.20 visa interview time slot and were there by 7.30 but got called in at 8.20 only & took 2 hours for the whole process to end. Actual visa interview took 3 mins & we got the VISA on the first attempt. The young couple in front of us was denied & overall saw 4 rejections & 8 approvals during our time in queue. I had applied for express passport delivery service & received the same on 3rd day at my home town in Gujarat.
Got my H1B petition approved this year and will go for the stamping this December. The only thing worry me is that I took three masters, two of which involved day 1 CPT. Other than that, I have maintained a valid status during my 9 years of stay in the US. I have a decent Software Engineering Job with a decent salary. Do you have any tips for me? I'd be happy to pay for a consultation!
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I got my visa approved, your videos helped a lot, Thanks ❤
Skip the visa just cross the Southern border
Together with drugs and criminals 😂
Hi please help me with this question
Do i need to scan my document again before interview
Can stutters pass visa USA interview over , 30 years reports says stutters are ignore and sacked out of the interview room
I recently got my visa. Your tips helped a lot sir.. thank you so much ❤❤
Just got my visa keep on doing the great job🎉
You are right, i wasnt asked about any documents. My visa has been approved. Your videos were very helpful. Being confident and honest is the key.
Thank u so much for your advice sir😊
Having watched multiple YouTube videos, this is what I came up with from different videos;
1. Be yourself
2. Be honest
3. Tell your story.
Thank ❤
How can i get my B1 visa with white passport? Can you tell me?
Hi! Thanks fot the tips!
Quick question: I live in Spain and planning to get my visa for a vacation trip to the US next year. Can I schedule my Interview in another country instead of Spain?
Bhaai, jugaad kar denaa hamara bhi intrvrw me🎉
How long the passport should be valid for C1D Visa
Is that you？2014 in Guangzhou China 😂
I have my interviews October and I find your vd very productive and yes am ready💯💕
Just got approved for visa today, in first attempt. Thank you for very informative tips ❤
Ur actually wrong. U said in One of your videos you shoukdnt sound memorised. But the Zf VISA channel lady says you must ve prepared. Ur a fakester
Dear Ben,
Today I just got my Visa approved, alhamdulillah this was my first time.
Thanks for your advice.
Do we need to take orginal documets or a photo copy ?
I want to be your friend.l like you.😊
it's just luck
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After student visa refusal Is it easy to get a tourist visa …
Please tell me.
Sir, I'm an indian..completed my bachelor degree in 2017 and i worked 2 years in the same field in India.. In 2019 i came to italy for my master degree.. Unfortunately i could not able to complete my degree in italy.. At the same time i got a full time job in different field.. Still I'm doing that.. Sir my question is.. Is it possible for me to do master degree in USA?..any chance for getting visa?.. Mainly I'm facing difficulties without a master degree here.. That's why i thought that i go to study.. Please reply me sir
But sir 540 USD for a single 30 minute call seems very unfair and very high price
My visa denied in Dubai on 6th Feb 2024, I am Pakistan national. Visa questions that she asked was,
Question: why are you travelling to US?
My Answer : For tourism. for 10 days to NY
Question: Have to travelled any other countries, name the countries ,
My answer yes to far east countries and gulf but last 5 year I couldn't travel much because my son was too young to travel with and due to corona pandemic but before that I did travel,
She muted my mic on the above answer , talked to the VO next window for some time and then get back to me and continued questions again.
Question: what is your average income
Answer:. My husband is a It director his salary is AED ******and he do stock trading also, and we have investments in real estate in DUBAI ( we have our own house in UAE) and in our home country too.
Question" is your spouse travelling with you and Do your husband has Valid US Visa?
My Answer ? No.
Question: Do you have relatives in US
My Answer : Yes My cousin lives in US and I am going to stay in her house but my husband is sponsoring my trip all expenses.
How long you are living in UAE:
My Answer: Since 2011
have you travelled to US before?
My Answer : No
does your spouse has valid US visa
My Answer : No
and after all these my visa got denied, I was honest with my answers , no lies or fabrication despite my visa was denied. Please take my case and guide me where I was wrong.
Thank you once again
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Hello sir !
Just got my first interview approved…doing a wonderful job
Thank you
I made my interview twice and i was rejected for no reason, they are only collecting money from people
They denied my Visa three days ago and denied 18 others 😂
I got denied for my US visa yesterday 😢
Can ask u something I have travel history dis can help me thnkuu
Hello sir. Help for C1D visa for cruise ship.
hi sr I need you help please
what he just said
was true for me
Me: I want to travel so that I don’t have to apply for visa everywhere I go. 😅
Visa officer: why should she travel when I’m sitting in this prison😂
Ben sir i want a consultation with you as i will have my interview on 25 july 2024 ( delhi) but when i checked it , according to indian rupees its expensive for me it worth rs.37000 for 30 minutes only .
give us some hope
Hi I had received my visitors visa how ever I did not travel and the visa got expired ….wanted to know if I apply again Will I get the visa again
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What about this case per consular they congratulate you said your visa approved. They ger the passport. Then after a week the send tou letter that you visa is refused 221g. So they ask you to send the additional information. So what happend at what to do