The F1 visa interview is a crucial step for students who want to study in the United States. The interview is the only way to prove that you are a genuine student and that you are only coming to the United States for studies.
Every applicant is judged by his interpersonal skills, qualifications, financials and general knowledge about joining university.
US student visa interview questions
We have compiled a list of potential questions that a visa officer at a US embassy or consulate might ask based on our fifteen years of experience.
- Why did you choose the US for your study destination?
- Who is sponsoring your studies?
- Why did you choose this particular university?
- Why did you choose this program particularly?
- Electives and majors of your program?
- Why is this college/university?
- Your post-study plan after completion of studies
- What is your GPA as an undergraduate?
- USA Study goals?
- Information on CPT and OPT?
- How will this programme benefit you in the future?
- Tell me about your university
- Where is your campus?
- Research the campus city and state where you will be going.
- Number of students are studying?
- Number of international students?
- Notable alumni
- Orientation and class commencement dates?
- The university location and its close proximities
- Facilities at University for students
- Are you allowed to do on-campus jobs?
- Who is your DSO?
- Do you have an offer from other universities?
- What are you studying?
- Any Scholarships?
- How good is your English?
- How much does your education cost—tuition fee, insurance, cost of living?
- List all academic qualifications
- Name some of the professors of your university you are going to?
- Questions may be asked for your academic qualifications
- Sponsor annual income?
- Do you also submit applications to other universities?
- Question on financial status in home country
- Where do you see in next five years?
- Have you paid your SEVIS fee?
USA study visa questions tips:
- Be confident
- Active
- Avoid showing anxiety
- Respond only to the questions asked
- Why this university?
- Why this program?
- Annual tuition fee and cost of living
- Proper research about university, program, campus, and post-study career options
- Never try to dodge visa officer
- Be polite
- Be honest
Best of luck!
Team
Career Connection Consulting
