HI All,

I got my visa this week.

First of all I applied for MRP and then only I scheduled my appointment the day after I was scheduled to get my passport.

In the US embassy, I took new passport so that the new visa is in the new passport.

So here are the things I did:

After filling up DS-160, I sent an email to US embassy for my PIMS verification. They send me an email saying everything was all set.

On the day of interview I did not submit any documents. They only asked for my I-797 and new passport.

Here is how my interview went.

US Consular : Namaste
Me: Hows it going? Your Nepali is really good.
US Consular : (Smiles) So did you study in University of **********?
Me: Yes that is correct.
US Consular : What did you study there?
Me: I did Masters of Science in ****** Engineering
US Consular : Your picture at that time looks so much different than now. You must have gained so much pounds.
Me: I love bacon... So that explains
US Consular : (Laughs frantically and then calms down and asks) So tell me what your company does and your position in your company?
Me: I explained one typical scenario that my product has impacted his daily life.
US Consular : Oh.. So you are that guy who does that !!
Me: Haha .. yes that is me
US Consular : Your visa is approved. You will get sms and email in couple of days and you should collect your passport in NIBL durbar marg.
Me: Cool. Have a good one

See, that officer was really nice guy and he didnt even ask for client vendor letters and other bull shits that I read in other dhoti ko forums. Just be confident and try to make conversation smooth.

Regards,
NE_Pats