B1/B2 visa: A 28-year-old senior manager from Delhi celebrated his B1/B2 visa approval on his second attempt, sharing his journey and preparation tips on Reddit to help others navigating the process.
First Attempt: Learning From Mistakes
The applicant revealed that his first interview in March resulted in a rejection under Section 214(b). “Honestly, I wasn’t sure what exactly went wrong. So I worked on everything I can think of,” he wrote.
For the second interview, he kept his answers concise and aligned with his DS-160 form. On being asked about the purpose of his visit, he said, “I am invited to attend a customer workshop to provide training and a demo of our software.” He also detailed his profile: “Senior Manager (Department Name),” briefly explaining his KRAs without lengthy stories.
Key Changes That Helped
He credited his promotion to Senior Manager, improved pay scale, and stronger travel history for the approval. When asked, “You got promoted in just 6 months?” he replied, “Yes, and I mentioned I had supporting documents if needed.” He also gave concise answers about his previous trips to Thailand and Singapore for conferences and workshops.
The golden moment came when the officer said, “Congratulations, your visa is approved!”
Sharing advice for future applicants, he emphasized, “The first question (purpose of visit) is the most important. If you fumble or over-explain here, there’s a high chance of rejection. Keep answers short, clear, and directly aligned with your DS-160.”
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