Visa interview questions with answers – Part 1

1. Which visa do you want an approval for? L1A/L1B individual/Blanket / H1B.
Expectation of officer: Visa type only no details
2. Have you visited the United States previously? Yes/No
Expectation of officer: If any history of US travel just say Yes else No
3. What will be your designation in the mentioned company when you transfer to the US? Manager
Expectation of officer: Just mention designation mentioned in documents
4. What is the name of the organization in which you are currently working? XYZ Pvt. Ltd
Expectation of officer: Current organization name
5. How long have you been employed by your current organization? 10+ years
Expectation of officer: Years completed in current organization. If you have completed more than 10 year in same organization then office may ask you below questions
a) Why have you not changed your organization even after working for more than 10 years here? Is there any specific
reason?
Expected answer : If you’ve been working for this company for 10 years, don’t you get bored?
No, main reasons are good clients in company, good exposure to handle different clients, upgraded skill sets, good
salary, good environment, near to my home so I can take care of my parents and spend time with family, respect in
company.
6. What is your monthly/yearly salary? –
Alternate question: What will be your compensation in the United States and will you receive it in dollars or any other currency? XX lac
annually and in US it will be X
7. Where are you going?
Alternate Question: What is the exact location of the company you will be transferred to in the United States?
Alternate Question: What area of the United States do you plan to work in?
Alternate Question: Where will you be heading?
Expectation of officer: Exact address mentioned in Petition (if H1B then client address and if L1A then depends client or your company destination office address)
8. Where are you planning on staying once inside the United States?
Alternate Question: Where will you live during your stay?
Expectation of officer: Mention address mentioned in your petition or main form.
9. What is your total managerial experience?
Alternate Question: how many years of managerial experience you have with this
company?
Expectation of officer: Exact years completed as a managerial (Assistance manager + Manager position)
10. Will your direct supervisor be also residing in the United States? Yes
11. Can you mention the details of the person who will be your primary contact in the United States?
Alternate Question: Who is going to be managing you once you’re inside the United States?
Name of contact and address of person mentioned in form
12. Length of stay?
Alternate Question: How long will your stay be?
Expectation of officer: Months mentioned in form or you can say for now going for 1 year later based on project it will extend. (Its depend on company policy) OR you can mention petition expiry date.
13. Will you be working at your company’s office or at the location of the client?
Alternate Question: Do you work for end client?
Alternate Question: Does your work take place at a client site or for an internal team?
Expectation of officer: I will be work at company’s office for client XYX (Suites to L visa type). At Address mentioned in petition. (Its depend on company policy)
14. Will you have the authority to employ or dismiss an employee from the company?
Expectation of officer: Yes, I have authority to hire and fire recommendations under allowed HR policies.
15. Which department or category?
Expectation of officer: department name only