Heres a list of 65 F1 Visa interview questions that you can possibly imagine

being asked during student F1 Visa interview.

One the keys to successful visa interview is to prepare answers for all
possible set of F1 visa Interview questions.

I have seen so many students FAIL the interview because they were asked an
unexpected questions and they didnt have an answer.

F1 Visa Interview Questions

Visa officers look for subtle clues in your answers to figure out if you are a
genuine student and if U.S. visa should be given to you. I have listed the
questions under following sub-sections :

College and University

Bank and Finance

Family and Relatives

Work and Job

General Questions

College and University

Here is a list of possible F1 visa interview questions related to college and

university you applied and admitted.
1.

Why this specified university <university or college name>?

2.

How many universities did you apply?

3.

Which universities did you apply to?

4.

How many admission did you get?

5.

Where did you get admission?

6.

Where did you complete under-graduate/graduate degree?

7.

What is your undergraduate Academic GPA/Percentage?

8.

Tell about your university?

9.

Mention name of the professors you had contacted?

10.

When and where did you get your bachelors degree?

11.

Why do you want to study in this university?

12.

How long will you study in USA?

13.

How do you know about this university?

14.

What is your academic background?

15.

Do you plan to study PhD after MS?

16.

Why did you apply to these universities?

17. These subjects are also taught in other universities also but why this
university?

Bank and Finance Related

You have to be prepared for worst case scenarios when it comes to what F1
visa questions you could be asked.

Plus, you need to have a framework to answer any possible set of questions.
Heres set of questions most International students have difficult time
answering.
1.

Who is sponsoring your education?

2.

What does your sponsor do?

3.

What is your fathers income?

4.

What is your sponsors monthly income?

5.

What is your sponsors annual income?

6.

What is your university yearly expense?

7.

Did you get loan?

8.

Show your Bank Statement?

9.

How will you finance your education for 2 years or 3 years?

10. Your bank pass book shows large transactions recently been
deposited? How do you explain that?
11.

What is your fathers salary? How long has he been working here?

Key to successful F1 visa interview stamping is to provide answers that visa

officers are expecting.

You might be asked to show bank statements, transactions, pass book, latest
transactions and other finance related documents. Make sure you have them
handy.

Relatives and Family Members

During F1 visa interview, make sure you remember the answers in the
interview form ( DS160 ). If you have relatives in USA then declare that you
have relatives.

Dont try to hide the facts. It can cause you lot of trouble and end up in F1 visa
denial.
1.

How many brother and sisters do you have?

2.

Do you have any relatives in USA?

3.

What is your mother doing?

4.

What is your brother doing in USA?

5.

What is your sister doing in USA?

6.

Your brother is working in USA, would you do the same?

7.

Where did your brother/ parents complete their studies?

8.

Where do your parents live?

9.

You have sisters and brothers and how do you think your sponsor will
pay for your education

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

11.

Do you have girl friend?

Work/Job Related F1 Visa

Interview Questions
1.

Why are you leaving you current job? (if you are working)

2.

Show your work experience letter

3.

What is your current salary?

4.

How much do you have in savings?

5.

Do you plan to work in USA?

General Student Visa Questions

1.

Why did you choose US but not Canada or Germany?

2.

What kind of good things do you know about America?

3.

What do you expect after returning back?

4.

Why do you plan to do MS?

5.

Why are your GRE/ TOEFL scores low?

6.

You look like a potential immigrant or I dont think you will come back?

7.

What do you know about US education?

8.

Why are you applying for Fall only?

9.

What will you do after completing MS?

10.

Why study in USA?

11.

Did you get any scholarship?

12.

What are your plans after graduation?

13. Tell me how you can prove that you are going to come back? ( else
Rejection under 214(b))
14.

Have you ever been to America?

15.

What will you do after coming back from USA?

16.

Do you know anyone (in USA) in your university?

17.

What will you do if your student visa is rejected?

18.

Will you come home during summer?

19.

Why do you think the university is giving you a scholarship?

20.

Why do you wish to study in the USA and not in India?

21. Why did you change your field ( Mechanical or Electrical to Computer
Science)
Thats possible list of questions you could be asked during the student visa
interview for U.S.A.

Bonus Question:

Why do you think we should give you visa to study in USA?

Are there any reasons why you shouldnt be give

1. Why this university?

Ans. Sir, the first and foremost factor for selecting this university was the amount of

quality research going on there in the field of Computer Science and Softw Engg. I
came to know that my research interest matches with that of the faculty there. Hence,
I want to be a part their research group and learn more. The main goal of the
research there is to develop and investigate end-user software engineering
technologies for enabling End Users to Shape Effective Software. Besides this, the
University has its own Laboratory for Empirical Software Testing Research where
students study software testing techniques by empirical means. There is also an
Usability Testing Facility which is used as a testbed for systematically evaluating the
usability and robustness of software tools and interfaces, across a range of common
desktop platforms. Above
all, the courses being offered there are designed in such a way that they are more
research oriented. Specialization in Softw Engg @ xxxxxx University is highly reputed
and its ranked 5 worldwide for Softw Engg specialization.
[Something like this....Any 3 points of this would do.... Make it short and simple]
2. Why do you plan to do MS? Why MS in CS ?
Ans. Having worked for 2 years in an IT company I learnt a lot about software
development and I have a good know-how of Computer Science and Software Engg,
but a bit more technical knowledge and research in the field will serve greatly when I
come back here and join the company of my choice. Higher qualifications give a
better place, a better standard in today's competitive world. I have seen that there is a
dearth of persons with greater technical know-how in this field, and whosoever has it
will be benefitted highly. So I wish to complete my MS and strengthen my knowledge
and grasp the opportunity.
3. Why do you wish to study in the US ?
Ans. US grad Schools are way ahead in research in fields like Computer science and
Software Engg. when compared to other countries of the world. They also have
advanced courses like ####, %%%% and ***** which is absent in Indian Universities.
Moreover, they stress on practical knowledge & not just book learning. A degree from
US is globally recognized as the academic standards are very high there. USA is the
mecca of education.
4. Why Don't you study in India ?
(This is the same question as the second but you can answer it in a different way.
Any one qn. will be asked. If 3rd q is asked, stress on + points of US schools and if
why not India is asked,show the negative side of Indian Universities. In both the
cases you have to show the plus points of US Universities with compared to Indian
Universities)
Ans. Masters Education in India lays more emphasis on the theory part rather than
the practical, Hence a Masters degree from India does not really help in fulfilling the
career goals of a person like me. Indian Universities do not have enough facilities to
support students in their research, whereas US Universities have sound
infrastructure to support students to gain both the theoretical as well as practical
knowledge. Moreover, the courses in India are not flexible as in us

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5. Why MS in CS with Softw Engg as specialization ?
Ans. The number of end-user programmers in the world will soon number 20 times
as many as the number of professional programmers. Current research is primarily
focused in helping with the dependability of the software the end users create and
customize. Towards this goal, researchers in xxxxxx University are working on ways
to enable systems to collaborate with these users, in a software development
paradigm that blends traditionally separate functions -- specification, design,
implementation, component integration, debugging, testing, and maintenance -- into
tightly integrated, highly interactive environments that work together with users to
continually improve dependability.
6. Which was your undergraduate college?
Ans. I did my Bachelors of Engineering in ****** which is affiliated to #### University.
7. How many admits/ rejects?
Ans. [Explain]
8. What was your first choice ?
Ans xxxxx University was my first Choice.
9. What is your GRE/TOEFL score ?
Ans. [Explain]
10. What are your grades like ?
Ans. Sir, We have a percentage system, and I scored ___ overall.
[Else tell ur CGPA]
11. Did you have any backlogs ? [if any]
Ans. Yes Sir, I had # backlogs during ^%^&%^& sems. It was very unfortunate that I
was unwell.
12. What was your bachelor's degree in?
Ans. I completed my Bachelors of Engineering in ^&%^&%.
13. Why did you switch fields from Electrical and Electronics to Computer Science ?
Why are you changing your stream?
Ans. During my college days, apart from my coursework in college I learnt computer
languages out of my own interest. In the process I completed courses in C, C++,
JAVA, J2EE. I became a Sun certified Java Programmer during my 3rd year. The
additional interest that I had for Comp Science also made me take up a job as a
Software Engineer. I became well trained and gained valuable industry experience
during my job. But, I always had it in my mind, that once I strengthen myself in my
field, I will go on to enhance my skills in the field of Computers and Software Engg.
Hence I chose to pursue my masters in Computer Science.
14. What is the purpose of your trip?
Ans. To pursue my Masters in Computer Science at xxxxxx University.
15. Which university are you planning to go to?
Ans xxxxxxx University
16. Who is planning to sponsor you?

Ans. Sir, my father is supporting me for my higher education. I have also got a bank
loan sanctioned for ** lakhs.
17. Your passbooks show that a large amount of money has recently been deposited.
How would you explain that?
Ans. [Explain it... whatever may it be.. Convince him you were always rich]
18. What do your parents do ?
Ans. [Explain]
19. Does any of your relative stay in the US?
Ans. No...[If yes... be honest... they are not goin to reject u for this reason]
20. Your brother/sister is studying too. How will your parents support both of you?
Ans. Yes/ No [If yes...Explain.... that he has scholarship... or... less fees etc]
21. Why is your GRE score low ?
Ans. I answered the first few questions incorrectly and I couldn't improve my score
later even after performing well later. But you can see that the TOEFL score is decent
which shows my proficiency in the English language.
22. What are you plans after Graduation?
Ans. Sir, I like the present company I am working for now. So I wish to complete my
MS and strengthen my technical knowledge and get back to India Post-MS and rejoin
the same company.
[Have some valid reason]
23. What is your parents annual income?
Ans. My familys annual income is *** lakhs. My fathers annual income is &&& lakhs
and my mothers annual income is ### lakhs.
24. Do you intend to come back ? or What if you are offered a job in US ?
Ans. Yes! I really like the company that I am working at present. But, I am planning to
return back and re-join the same company after my Masters. I am going to US to
upgrade my skills in computer science and update my knowledge in the latest
Software Engg practices. This would surely enable me get better results in the
competitive field here.
25. Tell me about your Universitys location ?
Ans. Xxxxxxxx is in yyyyyyyy, USA. yyyyyyy is a city located in zzzzzzzzz. It is
located y
hours driving distance from ttttttt and x minutes from rrrrrrr.
26. How many time s have u attended VISA interview before this? IS this your first
time?
Ans. [Explain if you have been earlier... for the same VISA or... if u had gone to US in
tourist VISA..Explain it]
27. What are the courses offered ? or What type of courses are there ?
Ans. There are a variety of courses offered at xxxxxx University. They can be broadly
classified under three main baskets (1) Languages and Systems (2) Real World
Computing (3) Theoretical Computer Science. Languages and Systems has courses
such as Database Management Systems, High Performance Computer Architecture
and Programming Languages. Real World Computing has courses such as Software

Engineering, Machine Learning and Computer graphics. Theoretical Computer

Science has courses such as Algorithms and Data Structures,Computability and
Error Correcting Codes.
[Something like this]
28. What do you know about the University ?
Ans. Xxxxxxxx University is a public research university located in yyyyyyyy, United
States. The university offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees and a
multitude of research opportunities. There are over x academic degree programs
offered through the university. The University offers around y courses to graduates
and undergraduates and there are more than z full time faculties. There are more
than xxx students in the University. It is located t hours driving distance from Ppppp
and a minutes from aaaa.
29. How did you come to know about your University ?
Ans. I came to know about the University through internet and email exchanges with
the seniors.
30. Suppose you meet someone in the US whom you like, would you consider
marrying
her ?
Ans. I am from a very traditional family. I am very much concerned about my career
and definite on my goals. I have more important responsibilities to shoulder and am
confident not to get carried away or get attracted to people. I have decided to do an
MS and am very professional.
31. Do you plan to work in the US supposing on-campus ?
Ans. I have no plans to work while studying. I want to complete the course as early
as possible and come back and join the IT industry in India.
32. How many members in a family ?
Ans. [Tell them]
33. Why the entries in the passbook are recent ?
Ans. [Explain]
34. Even in this condition of economic recession, you want to go US. Why ?
Ans. I am going there for studies and I want to return back after my studies. So,
economic recession in US doesn't affect me.
35. Why not #####. It is ranked higher than this ?
Ans. Xxxxxxxx University offers new and advanced courses like Machine Learning,
End-User Software Engineering, Functional programming etc. I came to know from
my email correspondence with Prof. ***** that we had similar research interests and I
wish to join his research group. Besides this, the University has its own Laboratory
for Empirical Software Testing Research where students study software testing
techniques by empirical means. There is also an Usability Testing Facility which is
used as a testbed for systematically evaluating the usability and robustness of
software tools and interfaces, across a range of common desktop platforms. All these
combined together made me chose xxxxxxxxxxx University over #### University.
36. Name some professors of your University ?

Ans. (add prefix 'Dr' to the professor even if he is not of doctorate level)
37. Why have you not applied to ______ university even though you have sent your
GRE
score ?
Ans.
(a) While I took my GRE I was not aware of universities that were best suited for my
research interests.Hence I chose top few colleges which I knew at that time.
(b) I had done an extensive research over the Universities before applying to any
university. I tried to match my requirements with the University's requirement. Some
how some things were not matching. So I did not apply to that University.
38. How did they manage to save all that money?
Ans. [Explain]
39. So if your dad is a businessman, why you going for Computers?
Ans. I want to follow my own dreams.
40. How many people work under your father ?
Ans. [Explain]
41. What about your second year fees?
Ans. [ Explain it as per ur CA statement]
42. What kind of money is he using to fund your studies?
Ans. All the money is in Saving Bank accounts. [Similar to this]
43. They cant support you from this income?
Ans. I have got a loan of ** lakh rupees sanctioned from the bank. My familys annual
income is ## lakhs per annum. Other than this we also have enough savings and and
rental income to support the family. Hence finance will never be a problem.
44. When did your parents starting saving for your education?
Ans. For the past # years.
45. How much your parents would be providing you?
Ans. My parents would be paying me around ** lakhs. Remaining amount would be
paid via bank loan obtained.
46. Where did all these funds come from suddenly? How do I believe ur funds in the
passbooks are genuine as the entries are recent and huge?
Ans. These have been maintained for atleast 6 months. My father obtained this
money by # %&^^&&. Also, I also have the bank certificate issued by the bank
manager as an additional proof for the cash balance given in the pass book.
47. Can you tell me how did you get this amount? How did you get this money?
Ans. [Explain]
48. Tell me last three months transaction. How much money is been deposited in
three months.How much money have you transferred in your saving in last three
months?
[VOs have framed this Q as a counter measure to ppl that transfer funds in small
chunks in SB accounts for the sake of visa Interview]
Ans. [Explain as per pass book]

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49. Why does the passbook have only 1 page filled? How long have you had this
account ???
Ans. As this bank is near to my house my father opened an account here. I also got
my
educational loan sanctioned from this bank. Since all our future transactions for my
studies abroad will take place from this bank, my father transferred money from his
other accounts to this account.
50. What will be the fee if u studying India??
Ans. In India it would cost around 1.5 lakhs per year.
51. How many universities did you apply to?
Ans. x
What are annual expenses of your course? Whats the tuition fee? Living expenses?
Ans. [Explain]
52. You look like Potential immigrants (OR) I dont think you will come back to India
Ans.
(a) I am from a well-to do family and money is not at all essential for me. The only
thing I lack is Masters from a reputed university which will make me a better software
professional. As far as opportunity is concerned, because of recession most of the
US Companies are turning towards Indian companies for their software solutions. So
I am certain that with my degree I will get an equivalent opportunity and pay packet in
India.
(b) I am from a well-to do family and money is not at all essential for me. The only
thing I lack is Masters from a reputed university which will make me a better software
professional. Also, I am highly satisfied with the present company I am working for.
So I wish to complete my MS and strengthen my technical knowledge and get back
to India Post-MS and rejoin &*^&$.
53. Wont there be any problems within the family if your father spends most of his
savings
for your education purpose only? How can you justify this?
Ans. Ours is a close knit and educated family and all member of my family
understand the essence of good education for ones career growth. Besides that I am
using only [_]% of their savings in my education.
54. Are you going to use up all your fathers savings? So do u think he is going to
spend all
his hard earned money?
Ans. No Sir. I would be using only [_]% of my fathers savings. The remaining [_]% of
the finance for studies will be taken care by the bank loan.
55. Who is going to pay for such an expensive course? Isnt this an expensive course
to
afford?

Ans. I have got a bank loan approved for [_]lakhs and my father will sponsor me for
the
remaining amount from his savings. Its an affordable course considering my financial
background and we look at it as an investment. I can reap rich dividends from this
course for rest of my life.
56. Will you repay your sponsor ?
Ans. No.
Quote:Why ?
My sponsors are financially strong and they do not need funds from me.
57. Do u think u will get the visa
Ans. I have shown sufficient funds required for my MS and I have shown strong intent
to return to India so I dont see why u will reject my visa.
58. Tell me about the current project you are working on ? [For working ppl obviously]
Ans. [Explain]
59. Have ever made any trips abroad. Have you ever been to foreign country? Have
you ever been outside India anywhere? So you have never been to America?
Ans. [Explain]
60. How you will transfer money to US?
Ans. Through wire transfer.
61. Why do you seem so nervous?
Ans. Its a big day today so nervousness is there a bit.
62. How many passports do you have?
Ans. 1
63. Are ur parents happy with ur decision?
Ans. Yes they are. They are educated and they know very well that a MS from US is
very
important for my career growth
64. What will your education abroad bring u in India? Same as WHY MS ?
Ans. Having worked for 2 years in an IT company I learnt a lot about software
development and I have a good know-how of Computer Science and Software Engg,
but a bit more technical knowledge and research in the field will serve greatly when I
come back here and join the company of my choice. Higher qualifications give a
better place, a better standard in today's competitive world. I have seen that there is a
dearth of persons with greater technical know-how in this field, and whosoever has it
will be benefited highly. So I wish to complete my MS and strengthen my knowledge
and grasp the opportunity.
65. Do you have any relative in US? If so..What are they doing ??
Ans. [Explain]
66. Why did you applied to 2 universities in CA ?
Ans. Location was never in my mind when I chose 5 universities where I have to
apply, its just a sheer co-incidence that 2 of these universities were in CA.
67. Do you have any immovable property here? Land? Do u have any lands?
Ans. [Explain]

68. What is ur opinion about USA? What is the thing you like best in America? What
kind
of good things do you know about America?
Ans. USA is the most developed country in the world. People there are very friendly
and helping. Education and research is at its best in USA. A degree from an US
university is globally recognized as the academic standards are very high there. USA
is the mecca of education.
69. How can u adjust with a new environment ? Do you have any problem in
language, living there and studying ?
Ans. Americans are very friendly and helpful. They will never let you feel that you are
a
foreigner. It is very easy to adjust with them. So I do not think I will have any problem
in mixing with them
70. Have u referred any websites for this visa interview?
Ans. None. Except for the ustraveldocs website.
71. How did you prepare yourself for this interview? Did u join any yahoo group to
help u with the interview preparation? Why did you take help from educational
consultants? Did you go to some consultant?
Ans. No preparation. Just collected all my documents as mentioned in ustraveldocs
site and now I am in front of you.
72. Your answer seem well rehearsed ?
Ans. Really? Do we need preparation for such a simple interview
73. If need arises do you have anyone in U.S. who could give you US. $? [Again a
trap]
Ans. No
74. What sort of job will u get here ?
Ans. I will get a jobs as a Software Development Analyst or Software Engineering
Manager. [Explain it.. based on ur area of specialization]
75. Who is a Software Engineer? [Or....Whatever profession ur in at present]
Ans. A software engineer is a person who applies the principles of software
engineering to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the softwares and
systems that make computers or anything containing software work.
76. What sort of companies will take you? Who is going to hire you? So for what kind
of
companies do u want to work ? Where all you can work?
Ans. I am looking to come back and work in the same company I am working for now.
78. With which American companies u would like to work with? [again a trap]
Ans. I am open to not only to US MNCs but all MNCs
79. What would be your salary after coming to India? How much salary are you
expecting?
Ans. [Explain]
80. With the kind of salaries you are offered there, why will you come back? How

much do
you expect to get? How much pay are u expecting in INDIA
Ans. MNCs like ****** are paying [_] lakhs per annum
81. Do you think these companies will hire you for that much money?
Ans. Yes. Software Development Analyst is a highly sophisticated job and
compensation package for such jobs is highly rewarding.
82. Do you have plans to take a break from Studies? [again a trap]
Ans. No
83. How can u adjust with the extreme weather (cold ) climate in US
Ans. I think weather should not be a problem for me as my body gets accustomed to
new climate easily.
84. I don't think u are the same person? [Again a trap]
Ans. Yes. I am the same person [with a smile]
85. Are these Originals?
Ans. Yes [Smile]
86. The documents you have produced r highly questionable. Your documents are
faked
Ans. Sir all of them are genuine and they have been signed by authorized signatories
[Here a smile is a must]
87. What locations would you see there?
Ans. I am going there for studies, and since my stay in US is for 2 years only so I
dont think I will get time to freak around.
88. What does a computer engineer do ?
Ans. A computer engineer is an engineering professional who not only possesses the
training of an electrical engineer, but also has credentials related to the field of
computer science.
89. Why don't u shift to #### ? Its a very good university. Will u shift? [its a trap]
Ans. No. I think xxxxxx University is the best university for Softw Engg. for someone
with profile as mine.
90. Why MS after 3 yrs since GRE ?
Ans. Having given my GRE during my 3rd year in Engineering I decided to learn
more in
computer science, software engineering practices and gain enough software
production
experience before getting involved in research. So I applied for masters 3 years after
my GRE.
91. What if I reject you ?
I have tried my best to fulfill all the requirements to get a visa. With the kind of
academic and financial background that I have, I never thought that such a question
would ever arise.
92. Why should I allow you a visa ?
(here if q91 is asked, don't expect q92 to be asked as it is one and the same q)
Ans. Sir , In my opinion, I have a strong educational and financial background and a

genuine reason to go to US. My profile is good enough for pursuing Masters' in USA
and an admit from an university like Oregon State is a testimony to that. I have tried
my best to fulfill all the requirements to get a visa. So, I expect a visa from you.
IF YOUR SPONSOR IS INVOLVED IN BUSINESS OR OWNS A COMPANY
93. How big is the company ?
94. Whats this company all about ?
95. How many people working ?
96. What business does your father do ?
97. For how long is he involved in this business ?
IF SPONSOR IS SOMEONE OTHER THAN YOUR PARENTS [Say for eg UR Uncle
is
sponsoring you.]
98. How many children your uncle have ?
99. How about ur uncle's kids ?
100. Wont he save money for his children ?
ALL THE BEST... WISH YOU GOOD LUCK :)

n an earlier post we covered frequently asked questions about the F1 Visa requirements
in U.S. for Indian students (criteria, documents, F2 dependent visas etc). We left one
part out that well cover here F1 Visa Interview Questions and Answers.
Keep in mind that there is no pre-defined or comprehensive list of F1 Visa Interview
Questions that you can prepare mechanically and go out and blurt the answers for a 100%
report card. A lot depends on your profile, aspirations, choice of university, financing status
and other factors.
What we are covering here are just the basics that revolve around the categories in
previous statement. First, revise the key 4 reasons why F1 visas are rejected. Then use the
list below to see if you have genuine and convincing answers to each of the F1 Visa
Interview Questions listed below.

F1 Visa Interview Questions and Answers

F1 Visa Interview Questions about your study plans
Where are you working right now? What do you do at work?
Why are you thinking of higher studies?
Why are you planning to go for higher studies now?
Can you not pursue this in India?
How is this degree related to what you have studied earlier or your current work profile?

Tips for F1 Visa Answers

This is pretty much an extension of what you wrote in your essays / SoP. The admissions
officer would have already asked you these in your admissions interview. So you should be
fine here. Of course, the Visa officer doesnt have access to your university application. But
having one, consistent story will keep it simple for you and the visa officer.

F1 Visa Interview Questions related to your university

choice
F1 Visa Interview Questions related to your academic
capability
What is your GRE / GMAT / TOEFL / IELTS score?
What was the medium of education in your undergrad?
How was your performance in your earlier degrees? GPA, percentage, CGPA
Did you have any backlog?
You have never studied abroad before? How do you think you will be able to manage the
cultural / educational differences?
Tips for F1 Visa Answers
If theres a big disconnect between your past performance record (in India or outside) and
the quality level expected from a decent international university, you have some explanation
to do.

F1 Visa Interview Questions to check your financial

status
Who is sponsoring your education?
Who else is dependent (brothers, sisters) on them?
Do you have some evidence for the sanction of loans / scholarships / bursary / graduate
assistantship?
How much is your (or whoever is sponsoring you dads / brothers) annual income?
How much is the monthly income? How much is the savings?
Any proof (bank statements etc)?
Your funds dont cover the entire duration. How will you fund the rest?
Tips for F1 Visa Answers

 Studying in the United States is several times more expensive than attending a university
in India. So naturally financing is a big hurdle. Your phenomenal academic potential can
means nothing to the visa officer if you cant show that youve thought through the financing
bit. Learn about all the expenses (not just tuition) that you are likely to encounter. How did
you arrive that the one big number? Have some evidence in place for the expected cost as
well as the financing sources.

F1 Visa Interview Questions to verify your postgraduation plans

What do you intend to do after you graduate?
Do you have any relatives in the U.S.? What do they do?
How about your friends and colleagues?
When did they go there? What are they doing now?
Tips for F1 Visa Answers
We cant tell you what the right answer to this question is. But here are some
perspectives to help you frame the appropriate answer. The USA education system wouldnt
have had the Optional Practical Training (OPT) for students arriving on an F1 Visa if it
wanted every single international student to go back to his/her home country immediately
after completing the MS or MBA program. The U.S. economy needs and attracts the best
talent from across the world to keep its wheels turning. But it also doesnt want the local
citizens to be at a severe disadvantage while competing with the uncontrolled influx of
imported manpower. It needs to draw a balance.
Note: We have collated this list from other sites. There are bound to be many
variations and additions to this list. Also, it doesnt hurt to remind that we arent
legal counsellors for the F1 visa process. Carry out your own research about
how things work.

Theres more to F1 Visa Interview Questions, than just

the right answers
Dont treat F1 visa interview questions and answers like GMAT prep. Practising is good. But
a hundred hours of learning the correct answer to a standard list of questions wont get you
closer to the destination. In fact, if you mechanically dole out rehearsed answers, even your
frank responses may be viewed with suspicion.

Apart from the content of your responses, also keep in mind that your presentation also
matters. If you are giving the right answers and your facial expression reminds the F1 visa
officer of Mr Bean and your body language is like a deer caught in the headlights, then we
might have a problem.
However, if you come across as a genuine student giving transparent answers, your
chances of crossing the final hurdle and getting the F1 Visa stamped on your passport goes
up.
Do your homework and get all the documents and the evidence in place. If you have applied
to the right universities for the right reasons and have all the right F1 visa documents in
place, theres nothing to be scared of. Keep your answers crisp, clear and honest.
Good luck!