German work permit - part 3

Interview questions asked to me and their responses:

1) What are you applying for?
Long Term Visa, Work Permit

2) Can I see your original Passport?
Sure, here it is.

3) How did you come to know about this opportunity?
One of my colleagues is currently associated with this company and he referred my profile to them.

4) How was the interview/evaluation done?
It was done via Skype video call. There were 3 rounds of technical/management interviews spread over a duration of 3 months. They found my credentials matching their requirements following which they rolled out the job offer.

5) What is the job about? What will be your designation, role, profile?
My designation will be that of a Consultant in the XYZ domain. This is considered a niche area with very few experienced resources available. I’ll also be working on Customization, Implementation, Data Migration, Administration and Support.

6) Are you currently working in India?
Yes, I am currently working for a company.

7) So you’ve taken a day off today?
Yes, I had to.

8) Can I see your previous job experience letters?
I presented a copy of my past service letter. As I’ve not resigned from my current organization, I presented her the original appointment letter for my current company.

9) Do you have a copy of your appointment letter?
No, but I can get the same if required.

10) Can I see your latest salary slips?
I’m sorry, I’ve not bought that. However, I do have the latest salary revision letter in case you would be interested in seeing it. (I was asked to submit two copies of the latest salary revision letter)

11) Why do you want to leave your current job and move to Germany?
I am interested in moving to Germany as the opportunity is interesting and challenging. There is a lot to be learnt over there. Moreover, my colleague is very happy with the working culture there.

12) What will be your salary there?
I stated the gross annual and monthly salary package.

13) Do you have the salary breakup?

No I do not have but if you need I shall ask the employer?

14) Do you have the German version of the contract?

No but I have some confidentiality agreement papers in German.

15) How long do you intend to stay in Germany?
The contract is an unlimited one. I intend to stay there for at least 5 years.

16) Will your family be accompanying you?
Yes, my wife.

17) Have you already arranged for a house in Germany? Where do you plan to stay?
No, one of my colleague will be helping me find the same.

18) Can I see your marriage album?
Yes.

19) Please show me all the important ceremonies.

I walked her through the album showing the same.

She asked few question to my wife about marriage, where it took place how many people attended, from how many years you know each other etc.

20) Ok, I’ll take your and your wife's fingerprints and stamp your visa with submitted mark. This will mean that your visa is under consideration. Until you get a response from us, you cannot apply for Schengen visa. It can take anywhere from 8 to 12 weeks to get a response from us since the FEA approval ID is not mentioned in the application form. Had the FEA approval ID been mentioned, this duration could have been shorter. Please check your email regularly, including the Spam folder. Once you get a response from us, you can take a print of the approval to the nearest VFS application centre and get your Visa stamped.
All Right!

My fingerprints were scanned and my passport was stamped with some mark. This meant I could not apply for another Schengen visa until a decision on my current application was made.

DONE! Application was successfully submitted! And eagerly awaited response from German Consulate! And as said earlier got successful response within 2 days for both me and my wife.

Link to part 1
Link to part 2
Link to part 4