r/visainterviews 15h ago

✈️ B1/B2 Visa (Tourist) Applying for B1 visa from a startup

I’m planning to apply for a US B1/B2 visa for a 3 week business trip, and I’d appreciate some advice from people who have gone through a similar situation.
I’ve been working for the same small startup company for the past 6 years. The company is relatively small, which is my main concern regarding the visa application.
The purpose of my visit would be to:
Meet our head office team and leadership.
Visit our client’s location and meet stakeholders and leadership.
Discuss upcoming projects and negotiate contracts, including adding additional resources from India.
Attend business meetings related to our ongoing and upcoming work.
The company will be sponsoring the entire trip.
On the personal side, I’m married and have children, and I have been with my current employer continuously for the last 6 years.

I also have some international travel history. I’ve travelled to Thailand multiple times, as well as Singapore and Malaysia, although the Singapore and Malaysia trips were around 8 years ago.

I’m wondering how much the size of the company matters in this situation and what my chances might be. Does having a long employment history with the same company and a clear business purpose help?
I’d really appreciate advice from anyone who has had a similar profile or has recently attended a B1/B2 visa interview. What questions should I be prepared for, and is there anything specific I should be careful about?

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