Ok, so after applying to all the universities, bank work and getting an admit, everything comes down to this – YOUR F1 VISA INTERVIEW!
For a lot of applicants, this interview could be the make or break point.
So we decided to HELP YOU OUT.
Questions marked with ‘*****’ are generally asked to try and trap the applicant. Be wary of these questions.
Be honest, don’t lie.
It’s good to know names of your professors, even if you haven’t contacted them.
You can reply as follows: I know *professor name*, he is an expert in *field*, he has many publications. I haven’t contacted him personally, but I am excited to learn from him.
Answer Yes or No.
Never mention: I want to stay in the US and look for a Job.
You can answer as following:
Will come back and take up a job, my degree will help me stand out, and it will be easy for me to get a job here.
Answer to the point
Answer to the point
Answer truthfully.
Answer truthfully.
Answer truthfully.
Explain your finance, How much of it is the loan and how much of it is your parents/personal money.
You can mention: Apart from the bank balance, your parents have other assets such as property, policies, etc.
Answer truthfully.
Be honest; You can tell this is the first time you are traveling abroad.
Answer to the point.
Your i20 shows the entire amount for one year i.e., course fee plus living expenses. You should have arranged for this money to be in your bank statement before your interview either from your parents or bank loan.
Answer truthfully.
Answer to the point.
Answer to the point.
You are legally allowed to work for 20 hours on-campus. You are not allowed to work off-campus.
You can answer as following:
I am not keen on an on-campus job. I want to focus on my course work. I would like to try for a TA or GA.
Answer to the point.
You can mention what you like about engineering and people who inspired you do become an engineer.
US job market doesn’t have an effect on me; I am only going there to study.I apply what I have learned here in India.
Yes, there is a huge shortage of skilled labor here in India.There are plenty of well-paying opportunities here for my qualifications.My entire family is here; I would most definitely come back.
The answer to the point.Be truthful.
I have enough money to cover my course fee and living expenses.So this situation won’t arise.
No
Be confident. There is nothing to be scared off.
If they ask you this question, you can answer as follows: No, Officer I am not scared or nervous.I am an introvert, don’t talk much, maybe that’s why I came across like that.
Yes, the are very supportive. They feel it will be a great experience and I can learn a lot.
They have great universities, some of the best research is done here.The best place to study.
No, English was taught to me since I was 5 years old. All my courses are in English.I also scored well in my Toefl.
I came across several websites, but since U.S travel docs declared that it’s the official website for visas, I followed the rules of only that website.
Do your research. Check which jobs you are qualified to get.
Mention a good salary, say of 1-1.5 lakhs per month.
No, opportunities in India are equally good. I will be qualified to get a well-paying job here. My entire family is settled here.I wouldn’t want to work in the US.
I haven’t thought about this.My primary focus will be my course.This will take up most of my time.I might travel a bit during the sem breaks.But I really haven’t thought about this.
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