F1 visa interview tricks for USA and other countries.International students interested in studying inside the US do not have it easy. Not only do you have to worry about being accepted into a desirable and competitive program at a US college or university, you also have to convince the US government to grant you an F-1 student visa in order to pursue your studies.
After a tedious F-1 Visa application process international students are put through a visa interview in English, which can be intimidating for those that use English as a second language. Not only will the students need to ensure that they attend the interview with all of the required documentation, they need to be prepared to answer specific, personal questions regarding their plans for study and stay in the US.
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Why are you going to the US?
What will you specialize in for your degree?
What will be your major?
Where did you go to school now?
Who is your current employer? What do you do?
Why are you planning to continue your education?
Can you not continue your education in your home country?
How will this study program relate to your past work or studies?
How many colleges did you apply to?
How many schools did you get admitted to?
How many schools rejected you?
Have you been to the US before?
Do you know your professors at that university? What are their names?
What city is your school located in?
What are your test scores (GRE, GMAT, SAT, TOEFL, IELTS)?
What was your previous GPA?
How will you manage the cultural and educational differences in the US?
How good is your English?
Why do you want to pursue a degree in the US?
Why not study in Canada, Australia or the UK?
what do you know about US schools?
Can I see your high school/college diploma?
What is your monthly income?
What is your sponsor’s annual income?
How do you plan to fund the entire duration of your education?
How much does your school cost?
How will you meet these expenses?
Who is going to sponsor your education?
What is your sponsor's occupation?
How else will you cover the rest of your costs?
Do you have a copy of your bank statements?
Did you get offered a scholarship at your school?
Can I see your tax returns?
Do you have relatives or friends currently in the US?
What are your plans post-graduation?
Do you have a job or career in mind after you graduate
Do you plan on returning back to your home country?
What are your plans after graduation?
Are you sure you won't stay in the US?
Will you continue to work for your current employer after you graduate?