Important Visa Interview Questions

The following are some of the important questions that the consulate officer asks during
the interview for the US student visa.

WHY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA?

Q.1) Why do you wish to study in USA and not in India?

Indian education sytem is based on theoretical/bookish knowledge, where as in US

education, programs are balance theoretically as well as practically

Q.2) What if you get a US degree here, would you like to go to US again for higher
Studies?

I m sure, i can get US degree here, but i'll not get experience of studying in US, friends
for group discussions. living standards, their culture

studentsdont usually learn only in college/schools, they learn mostly from experiences,
practicals. when students live with friends from different states, countries, they gather
and share their cultures, traditions, knowledge, that environment i'll not get in india

Q.3) Why did you select US for higher studies? Isn't this course offered by any university
or college in India?

us education is renowned and has value all over the world for being practical, moral and
desirable.

Q.4) What is the purpose of your trip?

study is my only purpose

Q.5) Have you ever been to US?

nope

ABOUT INSTITUTE/UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE

Q.6) Which US university are you planning to go to?

i m planning to do Associate program in Hospitality Management from edmond

community college, washington

Q.7) Can you tell me some details about your university?

manhattan institute of management is in new york, hosting international students from
last 30 years, host students from over 17 countries
they have quality of staff

they have small classes, where faculties can pay attention towards each student

and they have very reasonable fees structure

Q.8) Why have you chosen this specific university?

because my friend earlier studied here and has given positive feedback about this
college,

alsoi have researched online,

i have spoken to faculties and even Mr Marc, Marketing Director of College

i have also exchanged few emails, on my program course contents.

Q.9) Can you tell me the location of the university/college?

New york

Q.10) Why did you choose this institute and how did you find about it?

This institute is basically referred by my friend, who studied there earlier and has given
me very positive feed back

Q.11) How many US universities did you apply for? (Both admits and rejects)
i have applied in 4 colleges

Macomb community college, california rejected my application

united states university, california, rejected my application

edmonds community college, washigton, accepted in premaster program at associate

level

manhattan institute of management, new york , accepted in masters level

Q.12) Can you mention the names of some professors?

alexstephen
ashimanayar , academic counsellor

gaetanocastaldo, Marketing associate

marc nelson, director of admissions

Q.13) Did you receive any scholarships?

nope

ABOUT YOUR COURSE

Q.14) What course are you going for?

mba

Q.15) Why did you select this course? Is it relevant to your previous studies?

yes i have done b tech, now would like to business so that i can gain some business
skills, like communication, operations, liaisoning with government and management
officials, purchase, commerce other business skills

Q.16) Why are you taking this course?

because in future when after completing my studies from us, i can open my own
business entity in india and can get maximum benefit of my US education

Q.17) What is the course structure & contents?

Q.18) Why don't you do this course in your country?

in India business courses dont have practical knowledge, group discussions, internships,
exposure,

which top management requires business qualified staff

Q.19) How long will your studies last?

one year and 6 months internship

Q.20) What is the scope of your course?

after completing this course, i'll learn effective communication, leadership qualities, and
other necessary business skills

Q.21) What do you plan to study at the university?

mba

Q.22) What benefit will bring this course to you?

because in future when after completing my studies from us, i can open my own
business entity in india and can get maximum benefit of my US education

Q.23) What is the course commencement date?

september 8, 2015

Q.24) What will be the total cost of per year?

24000 us $

Q.25) Where will you stay in US?

hostel, arranged nearby my college

YOUR ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Q.26) Where did you do your last course of study?

sustangori, mohali

Q.27) What is your specialization?

computers information systems

Q.28) What is your High School, Degree or Master's percentage or grade?

82 %

Q.29) What are your subjects in last course of study (High School, Degree or Master's)?

list all subjects you studied

CURRENT JOB/BUSINESS (if applicable)

Q.30) Show your Experience Certificate. (if applicable)

not applicable

Q.31) (If you are currently working)* Why are you leaving your current job?
TOEFL/IELTS, GRE, GMAT, SAT

Q.32) Could you please show me your TOEFL/IELTS scorecard?

yes, offcourse, ihavedoneielts with 5.5 bands

Q.33) Why are your TOEFL/IELTS score low

i had a bad day, my speed was slow and couldnt able to finish my all questions in
specified time

ABOUT YOUR FAMILY

Q.34) What does your father do?

he is government employee, working as manager in insurance company

Q.35) How many brothers and sisters do you have?

one elder brother

Q.36) What is your father's annual income?

6-8 lacs

Q.37) Where your brother/parents did completed their studies.

Q.38) Do you have a brother / sister, or any other relative already at this university?

Q.39) Where did your brother/parents complete their studies?

SPONSOR AND FINANCIAL DETAILS

Q.40) Have you got any Loans?

yes from hdfc bank......

Q.41) What are the sources of income of your sponsor?

he has fixed salary from insurance company

Q.42) What proof do you have that your sponsor can support your studies?
his savings in bank and on his credibility, i have got education loan sanctioned

Q.43) Who is paying for your education and what is his/her income?

my father

Q.44) Who is sponsoring you?

father

Q.45) Could you please show me the passbook or bank statements?

yesoffcourse

Q.46) How many people are dependents of your sponsor?

only one my mother

Q.47) Why is he sponsoring you? (if not father)

Q.48) How much money is available for your stay in US?

Q.49) How are you related to your sponsor (if not father)?

Q.50) How will you finance your education funds for 4 years? (Generally you have to
prove that you can fund the first year of your education but we suggest that you be
prepared with this answer).

my father will sponsor my higher education

FUTURE PLANS (CAREER PROSPECTS)

Q.51) What are you plans after completing your studies?

i would like to open my own business in india

Q.52) Have you researched your career prospects?

after completing this program, i'll get little overseas exposure of work in US and come
back to india and open my own business and look nafter my parents.

being a eldest son on my parents, i have moral responsibility towards them and i'llfufill it.

Q.53) What will you do after completing BA/B.SC/BS/PGD/MA/MBA/MS/M.Sc?

Q.54) What will you do after coming back to Home?

Q.55) How much money can you earn after your completion of studies?

minimum 100000 inr per month

Q.56) What are you future plans after completion of your studies?

Q.57) Do you intend to work in US during or after completion of your studies?

yesoffcourse, in this visa category, its oppurtunity to gain some work experience and i'll
do and cover my day to day expenses and support my parents.

Q.58) How can you prove that you will come back after finishing your studies?

if you want i can sign on a bond, that after completing my studies, i'll come back

RELATIVES IN US

Q.59) Do you have any relatives in the US?

nope

Q.60) Do you know anyone (in USA)* in your University?

VISA OR REFUSAL

Q.61) If the VISA officer asks why should I grant you US VISA what should I answer?

look at my previous education, i stood always first/second in my class, i was always on

top list of my teachers favourites list. my recent education finished one month ago, i am
sincere in my studies and genuinely wants to study in US

alsoi fulfil all requirements of this category of visa

Q.62) What will you do if your US Visa is rejected?

firstlyi'll feel dis hearted, but this visa is not the end, may be i have bad day today, but i'll
try again and pursue my career.

MISCELLANEOUS

Q.63) Have you ever visited any other country?

nope, because of studies, ididnt get time to visit other country, but i have visited almost
whole India
Q.64) Will you come back to home during summers?

yes may be but i ;ll try to do some assignments during holidays, so that i'll get benefit of
the same when school re opens

Q.65) What will you do during the off period/semester?

concenterate on studies

Here are some guidelines to help make your student visa application process smooth
and successful.

Getting your visa to study in the United States takes time but can be a surprisingly easy
procedure. It is well worth the effort. In many countries, the number of student visas
issued by the United States has grown significantly in the last year.