Alexdm50

Hi everybody,

So after 4 long months my visa paperwork is finally on its way to me. Arriving today! I have completed the DS160 and booked my interview in London for the 28th April - just 7 days away.

My company secured a blanket petition and I will be the first to apply via the blanket.

As I am the first applicant under the blanket petition will this make my interview any different/intense?

What can I expect at the embassy regarding questions that will be asked?

Any preparation anyone can advise of?

Finally got this far and its nerve wracking thinking it comes down to 1 interview now.

Thanks all!

A

ian-mstm

No.


They won't ask any trick questions, if that's what your worried about. They'll ask about your job, what you do now, what you'll be doing in the US, what responsibilities you'll have... stuff like that.

Ian

L1applicant

I'm in the same boat, although just starting the process. I had hoped it would be complete in less than 4 months. Was there any particular delay in your application?

Do you know what documents you have to take with you to the appointment?

Pulaski

Treat it like a conversation with an immigration officer at an airport.

Answer questions clearly, concisely, and needless to say, honestly.

Don't waffle, and don't provide information that wasn't asked for and/or is specifically relevant.

kodokan

Our interview consisted of asking hubby what job he'd be doing as a friendly conversational opener, then several minutes of discussing the weather in Phoenix (where we were moving to) while he rifled through the forms, stamping as he went. It was like chatting at a somewhat bizarre cocktail party.

ian-mstm

Best description I've read, these many years!

Ian

Alexdm50

Thanks everybody, I did enjoy the bizarre cocktail party comment!

So a very basic questioning? I guessed it would be anti-climatic!

A

Pulaski

Yes, it usually is.

Alexdm50

Approved!

I'm not sure if it would be helpful to write up my experience.

Very anti-climatic that's for sure.

2 weeks today I fly!

Thanks everyone again!

Pulaski

So you guessed right!

Congratulations.

Boswortha

Yes please! Would love to know what questions they asked?
My interview is tomorrow!

Alexdm50

Boswortha. I hope this reaches you in time. I did the first window after my number was called, paid the fee and they gave me a file which you then take to a second window.

At this window I got 4 simple questions:

Interviewer: You work for XYZ?
Me: Yes
Interviewer: Are you a manager or specialist knowledge?
Me: Manager
Interviewer: How long have you worked for XYZ?
Me: 3 years
Interviewer: What do XYZ do?
Me: XYZ do.... (1 sentance response)
Interviewer: Approved you will have your passport back in 7 days

Alexdm50

Boswortha, how did it go?

banjicertified

Congrats Alex!

I'm still at the very early stages of this process but hoping it takes less than 4 months!