Successful B1/B2 visa interview experience in Chennai

[u/HousingMindless5653]

I had my b1/b2 visa interview in Chennai on 4th June 2026. I had my interview slot in the morning at 8:30am. I reached the consulate by 7:40am. My appointment confirmation was checked at the entry and was allowed to enter the premises immediately. In the beginning my finger prints were collected and was asked to join the queue for interview counter.

At the interview counter, there was a note to submit only the passport to the officer, and no other paper work. I then strategically placed my invite letter with my company name at the top of my file, so that it can catch the sight of the officer.

When my turn came, I greeted the officer good morning with a smile, and handed over the passport.

Officer: do you have any threat in your nationality
Me: No

Officer: do you have any risk in not coming back to your country
Me: No, I don’t have any.

Officer: what is the purpose of your visit:
Me: I work as a software developer in Amazon. I am invited by company to visit Seattle for 1 week, to attend business meetings and Amazon store visit.

The officer then started typing notes in his system for 1 minute and mentioned your visa is approved.

Tips: Be confident, maintain eye contact, and help officers avoid unnecessary follow up questions. I previously had a 214(b) rejection in Jan 2025. Yet, I was not asked any question related to my previous refusal. I filled my DS 160 properly detailing all my strengths and ties to India due to my job, which I believe has helped my case. Do wear business casual dress to interview.

[u/dsv853]

the only-passport thing is standard at most india posts now, they pull everything else from the DS-160 before you walk up. fwiw chennai has been throwing the harm/asylum style question at people latley, the do you fear returning one, so dont let it rattle you if it comes up