Mastering the US B1/B2 Visa Interview in 2024: My Experience with Questions and Answers

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Whether you're planning a visit, study, work, or immigration to the United States, understanding the visa interview procedure is crucial. In today’s video, I'll guide you through the key steps, requirements, and tips to ace your interview and enhance your chances of securing your US visa. I’ll also share all the questions that were asked during my US visa interview process and the answers that I gave - for your reference, my visa application was for B1/B2 visa. This video is based completely on my own visa interview process which started in May 2023 and finished in January 2024.
I’ve divided the video into two parts as the interview takes place in two phases - fingerprint scanning and photograph taking, and the actual visa interview with a visa officer.
00:00 Introduction
02:03 Phase I - Fingerprint scanning and photograph (Hyderabad)
02:38 Phase I - Documents needed (Hyderabad)
03:42 Phase I - Personal experience (Hyderabad)
06:16 Phase II - Visa interview (Chennai)
09:07 Phase II - Documents needed (Chennai)
12:25 Phase II - US Visa Interview: Questions and Answers (Chennai)
17:24 My No. 1 tip for US visa interview success!
US visa DS-160 link : ceac.state.gov...
Additional information:
Documents needed for fingerprint scanning and photograph-taking:
1. Passports
2. Photographs - 02
3. DS 160
4. Appointment confirmation page
Documents needed for Visa Interview:
1. Passport Issued within the last 10 years and with at least 06 months validity after the scheduled return, with at least two blank pages (attach all the old passports)
2. 02 fresh recent photos
3. DS 160 confirmation page (Kindly take a print --- only first Page -- 01 set copy)
4. USA visa appointment confirmation page (Kindly take print out - page no 1 to 4 - 01 set copy)
5. Last 3 years IT papers
6. Last 03 months' bank statement (signed and stamped by the bank)
7. Any Fixed Deposit Certificate, Property Papers, PPF Account, LIC Certificate
8. Demat Statement & Mutual funds, if any
9. Original Birth Certificate, All Original educational qualification certificate, original school/ college ID card --- if student below/above 18 years Age
10 . If the applicant has his/her own business like Partner/Proprietor/Director, please provide as applicable: Company Incorporation certificate, memorandum of association, partnership deed, if proprietorship company registration copy, GST registration with annexe A & B (03 Pages Copy ) with photo and applicant’s name should be mentioned in it.
11. Invitation Letter should be addressed To Consul General, The American Consulate, C-49, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai 400 051, Maharashtra - the letter should mention applicant name, valid passport no, duly signed, purpose of visit, travel date etc
Photograph requirement:
1. Photos with white background
2. 2 inch X 2 inch
3. It should be clear with a white background & matte finish
4. 70% face Coverage along with 30% shoulder coverage
5. Without sunglasses which has not been used in any previous visas
6. Do not wear a white shirt for the photograph
If you have more specific questions about the process, feel free to leave a comment and I’ll try to get back to you with answers.
Let's dive in!
#USvisa #traveltips

Пікірлер: 87

  • @sridevip3339
    @sridevip33394 ай бұрын

    Yesterday i had visa interview in Hyderabad embassy, just to update there is no locker facility.

  • @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing!

  • @jackboxmeyer1830

    @jackboxmeyer1830

    3 ай бұрын

    All the information is spelled out on the embassy websites if you would just read the information there would be no surprises

  • @sridevip3339

    @sridevip3339

    Ай бұрын

    @@jackboxmeyer1830 that so right. Because most of the people go through consultation, we tend to ignore basic checks like going through website. Had very bad experience in Mexican Delhi emergency only because I trusted consultant and ignoring website.

  • @vts_tube
    @vts_tube8 күн бұрын

    Your experience and suggestions for preparation and attending B1/B2 Visa consulate interview Delhi helped me a lot and I can see the status of my Visa is issued. Thanks bro 😃

  • @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    8 күн бұрын

    That’s fantastic! Congratulations 👏👏👏

  • @sheelaprabhu6928
    @sheelaprabhu6928Ай бұрын

    Thank you Joshi Very simple and useful video Was blessed, God bless you

  • @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    Ай бұрын

    Awesome! I’m glad you found it useful :)

  • @jayjoshi4580
    @jayjoshi45804 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your experience man. Can definitely relate with this, as my biometric is done and I have interview next week.

  • @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    4 ай бұрын

    All the best Jay, and remember confidence is the key :)

  • @tscsurat
    @tscsurat3 ай бұрын

    You correctly said confidence is very important. Our many customers get visas because of confidence

  • @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    3 ай бұрын

    That’s great to know! 🙌🙌🙌

  • @2012jellyfish
    @2012jellyfish2 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much for this very informative & helpful video , I enjoyed watching & i subscribed too, God bless you more.

  • @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    2 ай бұрын

    You are most welcome 🤗🤗

  • @arjunmuralidharan7581
    @arjunmuralidharan75812 күн бұрын

    Hi @siddhartha, thank you for sharing your experiences here. This is helpful. Since you already was in US, did you fill in your SSN number in your DS160 form for B1/B2?

  • @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    2 күн бұрын

    Yes I did fill my SSN details in the form…

  • @judithfimbo3743
    @judithfimbo3743Ай бұрын

    Thank you for informative video. You are right confidence is everything.

  • @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @PeterJohnson-mu2ck
    @PeterJohnson-mu2ck3 ай бұрын

    Hey, I wanted to ask about your travel history. Since you already had a visa, was it suppose to go through the procedure to get a B1/2 interview waiver and submit your documents in the dropbox? Was it necessary for you to attend an interview?

  • @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    3 ай бұрын

    Yes it was necessary as my visa was quite old and had long expired. Usually you have to apply within a certain window (six months?) after your visa expires to submit the documents via the dropbox.

  • @aei19
    @aei1918 күн бұрын

    I loved your video, I appreciatte it, thank you🙏

  • @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    18 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @jeannelidigu6903
    @jeannelidigu69034 ай бұрын

    Really nice and good. I have really enjoyed the tips tremendously...

  • @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! 🙌🙌

  • @tamimtalukdar6874
    @tamimtalukdar68744 ай бұрын

    Sir I have been struggling with a problem for a long time and can't find any solution. The problem is. In 2021 I took B1-B2 visa category interview apartment in June 2024. When interview apartment date for me and my wife. We had no children then. Alhamdulillah I am now a father of a boy who is only four months old. Now the problem is with my son. Now he also needs an interview apartment date with us. Or our interview will be my son's apartment date. With this in mind I have not yet filled the Ds-160 form. Sir, what should I do now?

  • @malaydeb2348
    @malaydeb23485 ай бұрын

    It was very useful video. Thanks for sharing this information. I wanted to ask if me and my husband can schedule for single interview or do we have to make 2 separate appointments? Also can you make another video about the form and DS160. would really appreciate it.

  • @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    5 ай бұрын

    That’s a great question but unfortunately I don’t know the answer for it. I’ll check with my agent and get back to you on this 🙌

  • @indiafotos9681
    @indiafotos96815 ай бұрын

    Very useful video

  • @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks a lot!

  • @paoginhaokip5160
    @paoginhaokip5160Ай бұрын

    Thank you for your information

  • @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    Ай бұрын

    You are most welcome!

  • @deddypamungkas
    @deddypamungkas3 ай бұрын

    Can I use a B1/B2 visa? I'm an Indonesian automotive entrepreneur who wants to come to the United States for seven days. My main objective is to conduct a business study tour, and I'll also be spending three days in New York for a quick training installation?

  • @ajayohri3488
    @ajayohri348820 күн бұрын

    Sir I was trevel newzealand last year and I have Canada visa also how much chance for us

  • @charutapatil2931
    @charutapatil29313 ай бұрын

    Hi, your video was very useful. I got to know things in detail. Thanks for that. I had one question. I have an invitation letter from relative in USA so do i need to write cover letter from my side? Do they ask/read our cover letter?

  • @deepikamallyk5361
    @deepikamallyk53614 ай бұрын

    How long did it take for you get the slot and which consulting servcies company helped you with application? Also if you could mention how to get the slot preponed.

  • @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    4 ай бұрын

    It took many many months - I applied in May and got my appointment only in December though I hear from everyone that things are way better now. I didn’t share details of my own agent because I changed the agent during the process and even after that struggled to communicate.

  • @MrChris-nt6kp
    @MrChris-nt6kp3 ай бұрын

    great piece

  • @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    3 ай бұрын

    Many thanks!

  • @RohanSukhani
    @RohanSukhani5 ай бұрын

    Very useful one❤🙌

  • @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks a ton Rohan 🙌🙌

  • @rowenaermitanio2827
    @rowenaermitanio28273 ай бұрын

    Hi, can you share how did you answer when the visa officer asked if you are married? - I assumed this was my redflag when i applied 4x (sadly all denied). Thank you very much in advance.

  • @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    3 ай бұрын

    Frankly I just explained my unique life status and the visa officer was quite understanding. I think the key is to be truthful and confident, and not be apologetic about it. Everyone is unique and the world, including the visa officer will understand that.

  • @mrugadave8496
    @mrugadave84962 ай бұрын

    Very informative blog. Sir we keep translator for visa interview n if we understood his us accent so can we give answer in English even though we take help of translators

  • @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    2 ай бұрын

    That’s a good question but unfortunately I’m not qualified enough to answer. Do check with an agent also.

  • @mrugadave8496

    @mrugadave8496

    Ай бұрын

    @@SiddharthaJoshiFilms I got my visa n it took only 30 seconds..... I didn't need translator...... Visa officer english accent is very easy to understand 😊

  • @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    Ай бұрын

    @@mrugadave8496congratulations 🎉👏

  • @shittalbhandari1688
    @shittalbhandari16883 ай бұрын

    How to understand questions carefully because i am from Asia 🌏 and compare to British language we can't be that much better what they can see from us so i wanna know some tips??

  • @samiksha137
    @samiksha1375 ай бұрын

    Hello! Main jb v DS160 update karti hu tb dekha h k pehle waale checked radio buttons saare unchecked hue pade rehte h... etne saare question m yes/no maangte.. wo pura kaam fr se karna hota... aisa q?? Kai aisa na ho k jb main interview dene jaaun to waha unhe wo saare question not filled dikhe.. pls help

  • @ericadennis5418
    @ericadennis54184 ай бұрын

    Yes I do

  • @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    4 ай бұрын

    👍👍👍

  • @icen1btu
    @icen1btu4 ай бұрын

    I lyk your explanations

  • @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @sspebam
    @sspebam3 ай бұрын

    Sir, I am a PhD student. I have been selected for a conference and the organizers will pay for the flights. My bank account balance is around rupees 20-30k most of the time. Do I have any chance for getting a visa?

  • @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    3 ай бұрын

    I do think you have an excellent chance of getting the visa. Since your trip is all sponsored, and I’m guessing you have a letter for that, it should be ok. Most likely you’ll be asked about your income right now so be prepared to answer that. Be confident and give them no reason to think that you won’t come back after that conference. All the best 👍

  • @sspebam

    @sspebam

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank God! Thank you Sir. 🙏

  • @eduardostraveldiaries18
    @eduardostraveldiaries184 ай бұрын

    Very helpful video

  • @kendall818tequila6
    @kendall818tequila65 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing

  • @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    5 ай бұрын

    You are most welcome!

  • @kendall818tequila6

    @kendall818tequila6

    5 ай бұрын

    @@SiddharthaJoshiFilms I'm very new to your channel...so i did watched some of your videos and it's honestly amazing...matter of fact you add english caption so it's very easy for me to understand... Best of luck to you and your channel... BTW I'm greetings from meghalaya

  • @ROHITSINGH-yz3gt
    @ROHITSINGH-yz3gt2 ай бұрын

    Hello sir, i'm self employed...marble and granite wholesaler, retailer and supplies....i started my business 14 july 2023 last year....i hv all my business documents GSTR returns.....in sept my appointment day.....i want to know, my business is new....would they reject my visa in this case??'

  • @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    2 ай бұрын

    I don’t think they’ll reject the visa for this reason. As long as you can show confidently that your business in India is your priority and you’re working hard to grow it and have future plans for it, they shouldn’t have a problem.

  • @ROHITSINGH-yz3gt

    @ROHITSINGH-yz3gt

    2 ай бұрын

    @@SiddharthaJoshiFilms Ok, thank you🙏🏻

  • @alishamunwar7294
    @alishamunwar72944 ай бұрын

    sir after completing j1 status but not 2-year home residency can affect b1b2 conference visa? need suggestion as my interview is with i coming days

  • @kingkoti4058
    @kingkoti40584 ай бұрын

    Hi bro, I need to a how to create a cgi account and book the slot from United Kingdom. Please help me out

  • @realcasinogaming24
    @realcasinogaming242 ай бұрын

    Hi my 2nd us visa expire in 2023 june. Do i need to go interview again or just dropbox?

  • @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    2 ай бұрын

    Dropbox as far as I know. Your visa process should be pretty straightforward.

  • @realcasinogaming24

    @realcasinogaming24

    2 ай бұрын

    @@SiddharthaJoshiFilms thnx

  • @mekedesheruye8469
    @mekedesheruye84694 ай бұрын

    Can someone tell me if I have to take my 1 year old son for us tourist visa interview

  • @rajsnehaa
    @rajsnehaa3 ай бұрын

    Sir . Only 2 question puche mujhse or. Koi document nahi dekhe ek bhi document nahi dekhe .. Or reject kar Diya visa Ek mam the ( black color) new Delhi me tha interview .. kuch samaj nahi aaya or 2 minut me interview khatam ho gya

  • @shubdeepsinghg3536

    @shubdeepsinghg3536

    3 ай бұрын

    What is your travel history?

  • @rajsnehaa
    @rajsnehaa3 ай бұрын

    Only 2 question,, what is the purpose of visit . 2) have u visit before.. That is 😢

  • @jyotirao4897
    @jyotirao48973 ай бұрын

    Hii....i don't have travelling tickets and iternary ...what should I answer

  • @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    3 ай бұрын

    I don’t think they’ll ask for tickets unless you are going for specific dates and event. I would say just answer truthfully and confidently - that should work 👍

  • @Yagami775
    @Yagami7755 ай бұрын

    NEXT NAGALAND SIR💗

  • @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    5 ай бұрын

    I would absolutely love to 😍

  • @Sav9116
    @Sav91165 ай бұрын

    You’re so handsome and have travelled so many countries obviously who wouldn’t give you a visa haha anyway congratulations 🎉❤

  • @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    5 ай бұрын

    Haha…yes my travel history certainly did help! 🙌

  • @top5.369
    @top5.3695 ай бұрын

    India me nahi rehte hai aap

  • @Apple55330
    @Apple55330Ай бұрын

    The music was annoying. Your voice is already too good, you don’t need music to supplement it.

  • @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback 🙌

  • @icen1btu
    @icen1btu4 ай бұрын

    Can you coach someone on how to answer the questions

  • @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    4 ай бұрын

    Unfortunately I don’t have the expertise for this. It’ll be good to find a good online consultant who can help you with this.

  • @Financial_Mantra
    @Financial_MantraАй бұрын

    Documents is not needed in 99% cases.Just be honest.

  • @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    Ай бұрын

    Great advice 👍

  • @top5.369
    @top5.3695 ай бұрын

    Aap USA me rehte hai ?

  • @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    @SiddharthaJoshiFilms

    5 ай бұрын

    I very much live in India...this video is shot at my home in Bangalore :)

  • @top5.369

    @top5.369

    5 ай бұрын

    Acha

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