US Embassy,Colombo Sri Lanka: B1/B2 Visa

[mpros.2011 1]

Hi All,

Just been to an interview for a B1/B2 type visa at the US Embassy, Colombo, Sri Lanka.. I was very anxious prior to the interview. i even googled to find out about any past experiences.. but didnt find any feed back. So here i am typing this so that it would be of help to someone else.

We were to be there by 8:15 according to the appointment letter given by the TTS visa services. We got late :/ by 15 mins. Anyway once we were in we were given a token number and we had to sit and wait for our turn. DOESN'T mean its OK to be late, its always best to be there 15 mins before your interview. Although in 2011 it would be ok.. someone seeing this in 2 years time shouldn't think its absolutely fine to be late

Keep the following ready :

1st COUNTER[/u]

Passport

Photo

Confirmation letter of submission of application (in my case DS 160) its the confirmation you receive via e mail, not the APPLICATION PER SE.

2nd COUNTER

Keep your bank draft ready ( Addressed to "U.S. Embassy Colombo)

Letter addressed to the Visa officer from your employer stating your service (at that company) and approval of your leave.

If you are an employer then a letter from one of the board of directors stating the approval of releasing you from work for vacation etc.

3rd Counter

The interview :

Questions asked :

1. Reason for your journey

2. How long you intend to stay and where (if itinerary is planned; take it with you! )

3. Brief description of what kind of work you do.

4. All your previous passports

5. Some specific questions regarding travel to certain countries

And that was it... it was over before you knew it..

Good luck to all....

CHECKLIST FOR US VISA APPLICATION

Documents should be in the original OR Certified true copies

1. Photo 2 * 2 against a white background

2. Current Passports and previous ones

3. Letter from the company approving leave

4. Bank statements for last 6 months

5. If employer – list of EPF of employees

6. Proof of ownership of company ( annual return of the company)

7. If employed – Appointment letter, letter of approval for leave from employer addressed to the visa officer, salary slips (6 mo) certified by the employers office

8. Deeds of ownership

9. Birth and marriage certificates (if in a different language get it translated to English

11. Visa fee ( BANK draft)

12. Letter to the visa officer stating the list of documents.

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[Cool Inferno 1]

Hi All,

Just been to an interview for a B1/B2 type visa at the US Embassy, Colombo, Sri Lanka.. I was very anxious prior to the interview. i even googled to find out about any past experiences.. but didnt find any feed back. So here i am typing this so that it would be of help to someone else.

We were to be there by 8:15 according to the appointment letter given by the TTS visa services. We got late :/ by 15 mins. Anyway once we were in we were given a token number and we had to sit and wait for our turn. DOESN'T mean its OK to be late, its always best to be there 15 mins before your interview. Although in 2011 it would be ok.. someone seeing this in 2 years time shouldn't think its absolutely fine to be late

Keep the following ready :

1st COUNTER[/u]

Passport

Photo

Confirmation letter of submission of application (in my case DS 160) its the confirmation you receive via e mail, not the APPLICATION PER SE.

2nd COUNTER

Keep your bank draft ready ( Addressed to "U.S. Embassy Colombo)

Letter addressed to the Visa officer from your employer stating your service (at that company) and approval of your leave.

If you are an employer then a letter from one of the board of directors stating the approval of releasing you from work for vacation etc.

3rd Counter

The interview :

Questions asked :

1. Reason for your journey

2. How long you intend to stay and where (if itinerary is planned; take it with you! )

3. Brief description of what kind of work you do.

4. All your previous passports

5. Some specific questions regarding travel to certain countries

And that was it... it was over before you knew it..

Good luck to all....

CHECKLIST FOR US VISA APPLICATION

Documents should be in the original OR Certified true copies

1. Photo 2 * 2 against a white background

2. Current Passports and previous ones

3. Letter from the company approving leave

4. Bank statements for last 6 months

5. If employer – list of EPF of employees

6. Proof of ownership of company ( annual return of the company)

7. If employed – Appointment letter, letter of approval for leave from employer addressed to the visa officer, salary slips (6 mo) certified by the employers office

8. Deeds of ownership

9. Birth and marriage certificates (if in a different language get it translated to English

11. Visa fee ( BANK draft)

12. Letter to the visa officer stating the list of documents.

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Thanks for the valuable Information!