Latest F1 Visa Interview Questions With Answers

F1 Visa
Interview
Questions
with
Answers
Ok, so after applying to all

the universities, bank work
and getting an admit,
everything comes down to
this – YOUR F1 VISA
INTERVIEW!
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For a lot of applicants, this
interview could be the
make or break point.
So we decided to HELP
YOU OUT.
Here’s what we are

going to do:
1. List out some
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT
interview tips
2. List out some

EXTREMELY USEFUL F1
Visa Interview Queestions
along with sample answers
Let’s get started.
3. Give you some reasons

why visas get rejected
VISA

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INTERVIEW TIPS
1. Be as NATURAL as you
are.
2. DON’T talk with an

accent. Just talk how you
normally talk. The
interviewer will
understand.
3. The Following Q&A’s are

only to give you an advice.
DO NOT by-heart and
repeat.
4. Dress Well. It’s an

interview after all. Don’t
over dress. Since you are a
student, dress like one.
Don’t go in a business suit!
Don’t go in a shorts and
tee as well!
5. Be on time. Be early if

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possible.
6. Keep all your

documents in order and
neatly filed.
7. Read all about your

university and your course.
If the interviewer asks you
something about it, it’s nice
if you can answer instead
of saying ‘Umm I’m not
sure.’
8. EAT! Don’t go without

eating. The process is
going to take a while.
9. Eat well the previous

night too. Don’t consume
alcohol for at least 24
hours before the interview.
10. BE CONFIDENT! Don’t

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around. Stay calm.
COMMON F1
VISA Q&A’s
1)What course are you applying
for? Why?
Answer to the point. For ‘why’ you can
answer as one of the following:
a)Passionate about that *subject* and
want to gain more knowledge in it.
b)There are not many experts in this
*field* in India, The knowledge I obtain
while studying in *college name* will
help me stand out once I return to
India.
c)Upcoming field, there is a shortage
of experts in this field in India, so this
will help my career once I return.
2)Why are you switching fields? (If

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you are)
3)Why did you choose this
university?
Do some research on this, List out the
pros of the University.
For eg:
a)Their CS department is very
reputed; they have many international
publications.
b)I am a big fan of *this professor* (list
out his achievements), I am excited to
learn from him.
c) *this university* is well known for
research in *your field*.
4)What about scholarships? Did
you get any?
Answer to the point. Yes or No.

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5)Did you contact any professors?
What are their names?
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.
6)Have you been to the U.S before?
Answer Yes or No.
7)Why don’t you stay back and
study in India?
Again, its good to do a little research
on your university, course, and
professors.You can answer as

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following:
a)*University* has a well know *dept
name*, They do a lot of research and
have a lot of international publications.
I feel this is a great opportunity for me
to learn from these professors.
b)Wanted to get global exposure.
c)Course work for *your field* is far
superior in *your university*, compared
to what’s available here in India.
8)What are your plans after
graduation?
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.

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9)How many admits did you get?
Which universities?
Answer to the point
10)What was your GRE/TOEFL
score?
Answer to the point
11)Why is your score low (if you
have a low score)?
a)My undergraduate course was very
heavy for the final 2 years, so I found it
hard to focus on Gre.
b)My focus on *mention project*, this
was a great learning experience for
me, I was dedicated my entire time to
it.This affected my preparation.
12)Who is sponsoring you?

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Answer truthfully.
13)What is your parent’s annual
income?
Answer truthfully.
14)What is your income (If you are
working)?
Answer truthfully.
15)How much money will they be
providing you with?
Explain your finance, How much of it is
the loan and how much of it is your
parents/personal money.
16)If your father spends most of his
savings on your education, what
about your family’s expenses in
India?
You can mention: Apart from the bank

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balance, your parents have other
assets such as property, policies, etc.
17)Your bank statement shows that
all the entries have been made
recently. Where did these funds
come from suddenly?*****
Answer truthfully.
18)Why does your passbook have
only 1 page filled? Is this a new
account?*****
Be honest; You can tell this is the first
time you are traveling abroad.
19)What is your tuition fee of the
University you want to join?
Answer to the point
20)What about your living expenses
and accommodation fee?

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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.
21)Do you have relatives in the
U.S? Who?
Answer truthfully
22)Where is your University
located? How will you reach there?
Answer to the point
23)What about your
accommodation?
Answer to the point
24)Do you plan to work in the U.S
while you study, may be on-
campus?*****

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You are legally allowed to work for 20
hours on-campus. You are not allowed
to work off-campus.
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.
25)How many members of your
family? What do they do?
Answer to the point
26)So how come you decided to
become an Engineer?
You can mention what you like about
engineering and people who inspired
you do become an engineer.
27)Considering the current U.S
economy, why do you want to go
there?

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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.
28)Most applicants like you turn out
to be potential immigrants. What
about you? Do you plan to come
back to India once you finish your
course?
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.
29)Tell me about your grades in
your undergraduate course in
India?
The answer to the point.Be truthful.
30)If you run out of money in the
U.S, what will you do?

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I have enough money to cover my
course fee and living expenses.So this
situation won’t arise
31)Will your relatives in the U.S give
you dollars to help? *****
No
32)Why do you seem scared and
nervous?
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.
33)Are your parents supportive of
your decision to study in the U.S?
Yes, the are very supportive. They feel

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it will be a great experience and I can
learn a lot.
34)What is your opinion about the
U.S?
They have great universities, some of
the best research is done here.The
best place to study.
35)Will language/communication be
a problem for you?
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.
36)Have you visited/browsed
through websites related to this
interview?*****
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.

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37)Once back, what kind of job will
you get in India?
Do your research. Check which jobs
you are qualified to get.
38)What salary will you get?
Mention a good salary, say of 1-1.5
lakhs per month.
39)But in U.S you will get more, why
don’t you think of taking up a job
there after your education?*****
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.
40)Where are you planning to travel
and what locations would you like
to visit in the U.S?*****

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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.
NOTE: Questions marked with ‘*****’
are generally asked to try and Trap the
applicant. Be wary of these questions.
TOP REASONS
WHY VISAS GET
REJECTED
1. Not intending to return to
your home country once
your course is over.
2. Insufficient finances to
support your education
and living expenses
3. Trying to provide false

information.

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Ok, so after applying to all

https://www.growyourstaff.com/f1-visa-interview-questions/ 7/1/19, 8>57 AM

Here’s what we are

2. List out some

Let’s get started.

3. Give you some reasons

https://www.growyourstaff.com/f1-visa-interview-questions/ 7/1/19, 8>57 AM

2. DON’T talk with an

3. The Following Q&A’s are

4. Dress Well. It’s an

https://www.growyourstaff.com/f1-visa-interview-questions/ 7/1/19, 8>57 AM

6. Keep all your

7. Read all about your

8. EAT! Don’t go without

9. Eat well the previous

10. BE CONFIDENT! Don’t

https://www.growyourstaff.com/f1-visa-interview-questions/ 7/1/19, 8>57 AM

Answer to the point. For ‘why’ you can

answer as one of the following:

a)Passionate about that *subject* and

want to gain more knowledge in it.

b)There are not many experts in this

*field* in India, The knowledge I obtain

while studying in *college name* will

help me stand out once I return to

c)Upcoming field, there is a shortage

of experts in this field in India, so this

will help my career once I return.

2)Why are you switching fields? (If

https://www.growyourstaff.com/f1-visa-interview-questions/ 7/1/19, 8>57 AM

3)Why did you choose this

Do some research on this, List out the

pros of the University.

a)Their CS department is very

reputed; they have many international

b)I am a big fan of *this professor* (list

out his achievements), I am excited to

learn from him.

c) *this university* is well known for

research in *your field*.

4)What about scholarships? Did

you get any?

Answer to the point. Yes or No.

https://www.growyourstaff.com/f1-visa-interview-questions/ 7/1/19, 8>57 AM

What are their names?

Be honest, don’t lie.

It’s good to know names of your

professors, even if you haven’t

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.

6)Have you been to the U.S before?

Answer Yes or No.

7)Why don’t you stay back and

Again, its good to do a little research

on your university, course, and

professors.You can answer as

https://www.growyourstaff.com/f1-visa-interview-questions/ 7/1/19, 8>57 AM

a)*University* has a well know *dept

name*, They do a lot of research and

a)Passionate about that subject and

field in India, The knowledge I obtain

while studying in college name will

b)I am a big fan of this professor (list

c) this university is well known for

research in your field.

professor name, he is an expert in

field, he has many publications. I

a)University has a well know *dept

c)Course work for your field is far

superior in your university, compared

b)My focus on mention project, this