USA VISA INTERVIEW SAMPLE

 Good Morning officer

Officer: Very good morning, how are you?

 I am fine thank you & how are you officer?

Officer: I am also doing fine, then for what purpose are you here today? (Or)

 I am here to apply for my M-1 visa, as I wish to do Commercial Pilot License

Training from 2fly Airborne, Florida.

Officer: Can I have your i-20 & passport? Certainly officer/ Sure officer

Officer: Who is sponsoring for your training?

 My Father/Mother/Parents is/are sponsoring for my training

Officer: What do your parents do?

 My father is running a business/working as..................and my mother is running a

business/working as.............

Officer: What is your parents/father’s/mother’s annual income?

 My Father’s annual income is ( ) and my mother’s annual income is ( ). Their

combined annual income is ( ) as per their ITR. (in case of sole sponsor only
mention the individual parent)
Officer: How did your parents gather these funds?

 My father is running a business/working in ( ) since ( ) years and my

mother is running a business/working in ( ) since ( ) years. He/they gathered
the funds over the years for my training worth of ( ), which will be utilize for my
training also they have taken an educational loan worth of ( ) from
( ).

Officer: How many siblings do you have? (If applicable)

 Officer, I have ( ) sister and ( ) brother.

Officer: What is your highest qualification?

 I have completed my 10 + 2 from science stream or graduation or engineering.

 Apart from that i have done Pilot ground school training from (.........) in which i have
studied subjects like (.............) which will be helpful for my further training.(if
applicable)
 I have also cleared DGCA CPL exam (if cleared)

Officer: Give brief details about subjects that what you have studied in ground school.
 Air navigation , Air meteorology, etc...........explain subject detail in one to two line each.

Officer: Why only 2Fly Airborne?/ Why not any other academies?/Why do you want to do
commercial pilot training from USA & why not from India?
 Also 2fly airborne is well-versed with DGCA standards as they have trained
many Indian students in the past so flying for Indian students is specifically
done as per the DGCA guidelines.
 2fly airborne has a huge fleet size of 50 + aircrafts due to which I can complete my
training in less time.
 Moreover the instructor as well as aircraft ratio is 4:1 which helps to
complete the training in less duration.
 Also, the instructor present in 2Fly Airborne Academy are well trained and
experienced.
 And the academy where I am going to join, 2Fly Airborne has good reviews.

Officer: Why do you want to do CPL only from USA & why not from any other countries?

 US education is 8 years ahead of the rest of the world and they are holding very high
standards for flight training.

 Officer I searched many academies in India & abroad like IGRUA (Uttar Pradesh),
Orient flight school (Chennai), Eagle flight training (New Zealand), Australian
wings academy (Australia). Their duration is around 2-3 years.

 While, here I can complete my training within 12 months.

 Also the academy is providing the training on latest aircrafts like Piper
Cherokee, Cessna – 172 & Piper Seneca aircrafts with Glass Cockpit
 Weather condition is quite suitable for flying so, I can complete the training in
less time.
 USA is specifically known to give emphasis on practical training

Officer: Why do you want to become Pilot?

 Officer it is my childhood dream to become a pilot .also my passion & aim in life is
to become the best one. Working with thousands feet high is quite thrilling &
fascinating. I would love to fly high & from the day 1, I used to keep on watching
lots of pictures & videos of planes. The more I watch is the more interest that I have
towards the aviation.(Explain in your own words)

Officer: What is your academy name? 2Fly Airborne

Officer: In how many academies you have taken the admission?

  Officer, I took the admission in 2fly only.
Officer: What is your training commencement date? ( )

Officer: What will be your major in flight training? Commercial Pilot License

Officer: Who is your contact person in the US? Vice President of the Academy –
Adam Brumbaugh

Officer: Can you tell me the location of the Academy? It’s in Merit Island - Florida, USA

Officer: Do you know the fee structure of your training? Yes officer, it is $(............) which
includes accommodation and training cost.

Officer: Have you ever been to US? No officer (If applicable)

Officer: Do you have any relatives in US? No officer (If applicable)

Officer: What is your Passport Number? ( )

Officer: Have you ever travelled to any countries? (YES/NO)

Officer: Have you ever applied visa for any other countries? (YES/NO)

Officer: Is any 1 from your family has become a pilot? (YES/NO)

Officer: Do you know anybody in the academy? No Officer

Officer: Have you ever applied visa for any other countries? (YES/NO)

Officer: Do you know the course curriculum & contents?/ Tell me details about your
training?
My entire training is of 258 hours which is divided into 3 phases Private Pilot License (PPL),
Instrument Rating and Multi Engine. In PPL I’ll learn basics of flight training. Second is
Instrument rating wherein we learn how to fly a plane in adverse weather conditions and low
visibility, with the help of navigational controls and aircraft instruments. After attaining
instrument rating I will be doing multi engine rating which will be done on piper Seneca.

Officer: How can you assure me that after the training you will get the job for sure?

 All major Indian airlines have ordered many aircrafts therefore there are
many vacancies in India for next 2-3 years.
 Officer as many new airlines like true Jet, Jet Blu and many more are
coming up in India which would require many pilots. So it won’t be very
difficult to find a job in India.

Officer: How did you get your admission letter, i-20 & all your other documents?

 I received all the documents from the academy through email.

Officer: Which all aircrafts would you be flying during this training?
  I will be flying in Piper PA-28, Cessna 172 & Piper Seneca aircrafts with glass cockpit

Officer: Which all aircrafts would you be flying once you are done with this training?

 Airbus & Boeing as professional pilot.

Officer: How did you come to know about this academy only?

 Officer I searched over the internet for good aviation academies in India & Abroad
like IGRUA (Uttar Pradesh), Orient flight school (Chennai), Eagle flight training
(New Zealand), Australian wings academy (Australia), Blue Bird Flight Academy
(Canada), Epic Flight School (Florida), Phoenix East Aviation (Florida), Orlando
Flight School (Florida). Then I came toknow about the 2Fly Airborne which has
great reviews. Then I enquired in the academy and they gave all the information.

Officer: What information did you get from them / school?

 Officer I got the information about the Training, Weather conditions, Fee structure
& Accommodation

Officer: Have you come through any agents?

 No officer, I myself searched for good flight training schools & came to know
about 2Fly Airborne. Then I directly contacted the academy.

Officer: Who filled your DS-160form?

 I filled my DS-160 form

Officer: who took your visa interview date?

 I took my visa interview date

Officer: Which authority is recognized by US commercial Pilot license?

 Federal Aviation Administration.

Officer: What if you get rejected today?

 Unfortunately if I get rejection today. I will apply for other countrieslike

New Zealand and Canada.

Officer: Why your previous visa got rejected? (If applicable)

 Officer My Previous visa got rejected under section 214B . I really don’t know the
reason, might be the previous visa officer was not satisfied with my interview. But I
am a very genuine student, I really want to become a pilot & only for that purpose
I want to go to USA.

Officer: What are your plans after completion of your training?

 Officer after the completion of my training, I will immediately come back to India
& join the Indian aviation & serve for my country.
Officer: So why is it so important to come back to India? Why don’t you want to stay &
work there?
 Officer my plan is to complete my training in USA and after completion of that I’ll
immediately come back to India as many new airlines are coming up, India would
require many pilots. So it will be a golden opportunity for me to get the job &
serve for my nation. Above all I’m the only responsible person in my family who
will be taking care of my Parents.

Some Important abbreviations:-

 DGCA- Directorate General of Civil Aviation

 FAA - Federal Aviation Administration

EXTRA QUESTIONS
Officer: What do you know about Aviation?

 Aviation is the art of operating aircrafts.

 Anything which is concerned with airport & aircraft is known as aviation.

Officer: Why do you want to step into the aviation industry?

 Officer it is my childhood dream to become a pilot. So to fulfil my dream I want to

go into aviation industry. Also many new airlines are coming up, India would require
many pilots. So it will be a golden opportunity for me to get the job & also it will be
a great start for my career as well.

Officer: Have you ever searched for any other academies?

 Yes officer, I have searched many academy in India like IGRUA which is in Raebareli
(uttar Pradesh) the fee is $70,000, Orient Flight School (Chennai) the fee is $80,000 &
CAE Gondia (Maharashtra) the fee is $1,00,000. And also I have searched in abroad
as well like, California flight academy (California), Flybe (U.K)

Officer: After completion of your training when you become pilot, in which airline would
you like to work for?

 You: Officer I would like to work with Indigo airline. Because Indigo is one of the
leading airlines in India. (It was established in 2005& started its operation in 2006.)
Since it is one of the most experienced airlines in travel & service industry, I would
like to start my career with Indigo where I can expand my knowledge & skills.
Moreover Indigo has confirmed its order to buy 250 aircrafts of airbus 320neo in
coming days which require 25 pilots per plane. Also Indigo encourages its
employees with promotion from junior first officer to senior first officer & then
Senior first officer to Command within a short tenure.

Officer: Do you know how to convert your US commercial pilot license into an Indian one?

 Officer after the completion of my training, I will have to write 2 DGCA exam i.e.
 composite(navigation ,meteorology) and Air Regulation on which basis my US
Commercial Pilot license will be converted into Indian license.

Officer: How will you manage the cultural & educational differences in the US?

 Officer, being from a modern family & owing to my education I am flexible to adjust
for all environments very fast. So I don’t think that the differences will matter much
for me.

Officer: Why do you want to change your major {If you have changed the field of
specialization – from Engineering to pilot training?} (If applicable)

 Officer, from childhood days I am passionate to become pilot. Couple of years back
the Indian aviation industry was not in good shape as it was in recession. My
parents didn’t allow me to go into this industry. That’s why I have chosen my
second option of Engineering. But now, the aviation industry especially in India is
desperately in booming. So now my parents have given me the green signal to apply
now.

Officer: Why didn’t you do this course earlier instead of your Graduation? (If applicable)

 Officer because at that time the Indian aviation industry was not in good shape.
But now as many new airlines are coming up in India & many pilots are required.
So now I can easily get the job.

Officer: What benefits & perks will you get after investing so much in your CPL?

 Officer, being a pilot my position will be more of long term one, where my job would
be secured. I will get Rs.27 lakhs to Rs. 1 Core income per annum, with added
advantage I will get employment travel & stay in 5* hotels for free, also free air
tickets to my first family

Officer: Can you mention the types of license? Student Pilot License, Private Pilot License,
Commercial Pilot License, Airline Transport Pilot License.

Officer: Mention the forces of an aircraft Lift, Drag, Thrust & weight

Officer: Could you please show me your TOEFL score card?

 Officer, TOEFL is not required for Commercial Pilot License training in USA

Officer : What is CPL?

 Officer CPL stands for Commercial Pilot License & it is the license which one has to
get to work as a Pilot commercially. And as per DGCA 200 hours of flying is required
to become a pilot in India.

Officer: Do you have any aviation background?

 Yes officer, I have studied the subjects like Physics & Mathematics which is related
to aviation or I have taken ground school training.
Officer: Is your academy giving you any scholarships? Or why haven’t you received any
scholarships?

 Officer it is funded program.

Officer: Who is providing your accommodation?

 The academy is providing the student accommodation for 12 months, whichis

included in the package.

Officer: Since you are the one & only son of your family, who will take care of your
parents in your absence? (If applicable) (or)

Officer: Who will take care of your parents in your absence?

 Officer My Parents are health wise good & financially as well. Any which ways the
course is only for 12 months. In the meanwhile I will complete the training as soon
as possible & immediately I will come back to India & take care of my parents

Officer: What is Airbus? Officer: What is Boeing?

 Airbus is a large commercial  Boeing is a large commercial

aircraft. aircraft
 It is based in Europe  It is based in US
 It has rounded nose  It has rounded but slightly
 It has joystick pointed nose
 A320 – Domestic route  It has control column
 A330 – International route  B737 – Domestic route

Some Tips:
 Don’t be late
 Carry all the documents as per visa checklist.
 Wear formal dress on both OFC & Interview.
 Hide tattoos which are visible to others.
 Boys are advised to do Clean shave.
 Be calm & confident. Don’t be nervous.
 Technical Questions for U.S Visa Interview

* What is a VOR ?

* What is an ILS ?

* What is a Localiser?

* What are Runway Markings/ Runway Lines?

* What are Runway Lights?

* What are Runway Numbers?

* What are V-Speeds? Define them with few examples?

* What are the 4 forces acting on an Aircraft & explain them too?

* Explain Airspace? Future explain their categories?

* What is a GPS?

* What is an Altimeter?

* What is VSI?

* What is ASI ?

* What is Artificial Horizon?

* What is a Great Circle?

* What is a Weather Radar?

* What is R-Nav or Air Navigation?

* What are Rhumbh Lines?

* List of Technical Questions-

* - ILS
* - VOR
* - GPS
* - ASI
* - VSI
* - TORA
* - TODA
* - ASDA
* - LDA
* - VASI Lights
* - PAPI Lights
* - R-Nav
* - Artificial Horizon
* - Great Circle
* - Rhumb Line
* - V-Speeds
* - Air Spaces
* - Runway Markings
* - Runway Lights
* - Runway Numbers
* - Localiser
* - Weather Radar
* - Altimeter
* - Bernoulli's Principle
* - RTR
* - Ailerons
* - Tail Strike
* - Bird Strike
* - Nose Strike
* - what are flaps
* - what is Boyles Law
* - what causes turbulence
* - explain precipitation
* - what is a thunderstorm
* - what do you know about recency
* - which is the most dangerous cloud to fly in
* - which is the second most dangerous cloud to fly in
* - what are the 4 forces acting on an aircraft
* - where does the aircraft generally fly (stratosphere or troposphere)
* - what are IFR and VFR flight rules