8 Simple tricks to crack the US Visa Interview

If you stumbled upon this article, it is most likely that you are here to nail the final stage of your admission process before you take off. Look no further, because we are going to spill the beans about how to crack the US Visa Interview. 

Listed below are 8 factors to keep in mind in order to get your visa approved:
 

1. Required Documents 

You don't want to recieve a reject just because you forgot to bring the required paperwork. Carry your I-20 Form/DS-160 Confirmation Slip, Interview Appointment Letter, SEVIS Payment Receipt, Passport Size Photograph, Scorecards of Standardized Tests, Degree Certificate, Marksheets of Class X & XII, Financial Documents, and Passport on the day of the interview.

2. Duration

It takes anywhere from one to three minutes to get your visa approved! Answer the questions with confidence and keep your explanations short and crisp.

3. Why US?

You need to explain to the interviewer that you do not plan to immigrate to the states. Therefore, the answer to this question must signify your intentions to advance your education and how the university you are admitted to is the best fit for your career.

For instance, you can express your willingness to work with a specific professor whose research interests perfectly aligns with that of yours and how contributing to their research will broaden your perspective. 

4. Funding

Prove that you have the funds to support your education while studying abroad. Here, you can talk about your savings, loan, and also, your parent's income to guarantee their ability to finance your studies if they are sponsoring you.

5. Applied Universities

Stating more than 5 universities implies that you intend to move to United States and it motivated you for applying to as many universities as you can to get an admit.

It is best to answer this question with 4-5 universities only. Elaborate on the research facilities and resources that attracted you to apply to such universities. 

6. Chosen University

Receiving the admit to a top ranked university evidences your ambition to be a part of that university instead of intending to relocate. These universities do not accept applications easily so you are halfway through in this case.

If you are going to a low ranked university, ensure that you support your decision with a strong reason of why you are not pursuing the program from your own country. 

7. Future Plans

Never say that you plan to settle down in USA permanently! Highlight the fact that you want to come back to your home country and your desire to empower yourself with the program you are going to pursue. 

For instance, you can be someone with a background in Computer Science who has been admitted to an MBA program. Clear the cloud confusion by explaining that you want to utilize the education gained from the MBA program to establish a tech-company in your country.

8. Be genuine

Express genuine reasons to seek education from a university in USA and align it with your long term goals. Clarify that you are not planning to immigrate by describing your attachment with your native place. 

Conclusion

We believe that you are sure to get the approval from the Visa Officer if you are mindful of the factors mentioned above. Hope you have more gained clarity on how to tackle the interview!

If you found this article helpful, don't forget to check out our F-1 Visa Interview and Financial Counselling Service to have us personally assist you in this process. 

You can also have a look at this video to get a glimpse of the F1 visa interview experience of our founder who was admitted to the University of Southern California: