If you are going to appear for US F1 Visa interview, then read several F1 Visa Interview experiences.
Getting International Student F1 Visa stamping is an thrilling experience.
Evey student have to face the same amount tension and process of preparing the documents for the visa interview. During the process, its common to search for the list of questions they could be asked during the interview.
Here’s possible list of Sample F1 Visa Interview questions and link to actual actual F1 Visa interview experience submitted by students.
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F1 Visa Interview Questions
College and University
Example f1 visa interview questions related to college and university of your choice. Format of the questions might vary, but it will be similar to ones listed below. Visa officer might as why did you select this university instead of which university you are going and why.
- Why the specified university?
- Which universities did you apply to?
- Where did you get admission?
- Where did you complete under-graduate/graduate degree?
- What is your undergraduate Academic GPA/Percentage?
- Tell about your university?
- Mention name of the professor’s you had contact?
- When and where did you get your bachelor’s degree?
- Why this university and not other universities?
- How long will you study in USA?
- How do you know about this university?
- What is your academic background?
- Do you plan to study Ph D after MS?
- Why did you apply to these universities?
- These subjects are also taught in other universities also but why this university?
Note – If you read sample F1 visa interview experience shared by students, most of the questions will be from the list here.
Read how they have answered and what mistakes student made.
Bank and Finance Related
You have to be prepared for worst case scenarios with respect to F1 interview questions and answers related to bank balance and finance. You might be asked to show bank statements, pass book, latest transactions and other finance related documents. Get help with interview questions from those who have got visa.
- Who is sponsoring you?
- What does your father do?
- What is your father’s income?
- What is your university yearly expense?
- Have you got any loans?
- Show your Pass Book/ Bank Statement?
- How will you finance your education for 2years or 3 years? (generally you have to prove that you can fund the first year of your education but we
Suggest that you be prepared with this answer) - Your bank pass book shows large transactions recently been deposited? How do you explain that?
- What is your father’s salary? / How long has he been working here?
Key to successful F1 visa interview stamping is to learn from the mistakes of other F1 Visa interview experience.
Relatives and Family Members
During f1 visa appointments make sure you remember the answers you gave in the interview form (DS160). If you have relatives in USA then declare. Trying to hide the answers can cause you lot of trouble.
- How many brother and sisters do you have?
- Do you have any relatives in USA?
- What is your mother?
- Where did your brother/ parents complete their studies?
- Where do your parents live?
- You have sisters and brothers and how do you think your sponsor will pay for your education
- Do you have a brother/ sister, or any other relative already at this university?
Its possible to get Potential Immigrant rejection if you try to lie for questions about relatives. Read more from actual F1 visa interview experience.
Work/Job Related USA Visa Interview Questions
- Why are you leaving you current job? (if you are working)
- Show your work experience letter
- What is your current salary?
- How much do you have in savings?
There are few F1 Visa interview experience where students appeared with few years work experience. See how they answered the questions.
General Student Visa Questions
- Why did you choose US but not Canada or Germany?
- What kind of good things do you know about America?
- What do you expect after returning back?
- Why do you plan to do MS?
- Why are your GRE/ TOEFL scores low?
- You look like a potential immigrant or I don’t think you will come back?
- What do you know about US education?
- Why are you applying for Fall only?
- What will you do after completing MS?
- Why study in USA?
- Did you get any scholarship?
- What are your plans after graduation?
- Tell me how you can prove that you are going to come back? ( else Rejection under 214(b))
- Have you ever been to America?
- What will you do after coming back from USA?
- Do you know anyone (in USA) in your university?
- What will you do if your student visa is rejected?
- Will you come home during summer?
- Why do you think the university is giving you a scholarship?
- Why do you wish to study in the USA and not in India?
- Why did you change your field ( Mechanical or Electrical to Computer Science)
If you know other templates of F1 Visa questions you can be asked or you were asked during the F1 visa interview experience for USA, you can write a comment to this article.
Its good idea to record your mock f1 interview experience using audio and video tools. It will give good feedback on your performance. Analyze the questions and answers, improve the way you speak and respond to answers.
hey hi,my name is balu….
i am applied for itu california,i got a i20 eventhough my toefl score is low,it is just 61 is this will effect my visa,any one can can give thier suggtions regarding this…….please………
In my option it also depends on your other scores and consulate. If your TOEFL and some other score that he is asking for is also low then its a fair chances that he might reject, But dont loose the hope prepare for every probable question that you can face and try and convene the consulate.
hey hi Prashanth thanks for the suggestion,i am studying mca final year with percentage 63 and from my child hood all my percentages are above 80 but in mca i have backlogs later i cleared all backlogs,
will this effect my visa interview…please reply……
I got admission to (M.s)Masscommunication in murray state university. Is it possible for me to do any other course (like M.B.A)online, simultaneously with my m.s. Do i need to take GMAT for online M.B.A.
hey i'm goin to apply visa i'm going to go to hamington christian academy i'm going to apply for high school what is the most possible question i'm going to be asked in visa interview?
Hi,
I got admission in Navarro College, and now left with the interviews which is going to take place 10th of May.
I really would love to know what are the possible questions i may be asked during the interviews. From the Gambia.
when ur classes will begin..
hi all
i got all the information from this site..my wife applied F1 visa in concordia university wisconsin for master of science in education in early childhood education programme we got the confirmation letter from university yeasterday.Me and my 1 year baby also applied with her my question is that
1.now how long it will take to get the i 20?
2.how is this university ?
3.what are the main cause of the rejection of visa?
hi, I have got admission in western Michigan University in MBA for Fall 2010. The commencement date on my I20 is 7th Sep 2010. I wanna take 14th May as my visa interview date. Can I do that, this early …
please I need help.
Thanks,
Rajnish
Hi,
I have my visa interview in may. I have a brother who finished his master's and is now working on an H1B visa. I wanted to know if that's a disadvantage to get an F-1 visa. And what should I do if the VO asks about my brother. Should i lie?
halo
i was offerred a scholarship and an out of state tuition fee waiver for fall 2010 in a uni in the US
can i say that, once all other documents are also made clear, my visa chances are quite high coz of the aid?
i have heard like the visa officials give a high preferance to the students with aid
Not really, I got a scholarship too but my visa was rejected, sometimes its shear luck. He just looked at my GRE and TOEFL score and said rejected with no questions.
Hello, i am YagnaSagar i have a question to know
Is the VO who interview us have the entire details of us or not ..i mean our GRE , TOEFL , GPA and all other particulars ..Is he maintain any data base to know the student profile with him..
Plz answer sir
Yes VO hs DS-160 form, n d xeroxes of al documents collected by d student.
1.original I-20 signed form
2.HDFC receipt(Pink copy)
3.Passport
4.Interview appointment letter
5.Sevis fee Confirmation
6.Loan Sanction Letter
7.I.T docs
8.Liquid Asset n Semi Liquid
9.Marks Sheet,Transcript,LOR,SOP,GRE/TOEFL/GMAT score
HI
yep…..they have all details dont lie, if they found that so …………..they ll put red marked on ur name.
Hello, I have a question that i have been asking everyone around me however, so far i have not recieved a satisfying response.. I grew up in America, however due to some paper issues regarding my parents i had to return to my home country and carry out my high school years here and since i was new and getting used to the system my grades were not that satisfying etc. Anyways my question is.. is telling the visa officers that i have grown up in America and had to return because of those unfortunate issues a wise thing to say?.. will it reduce my chances of a visa?
Hi everybody,
I went the interview for F1 visa and was told that I have been approved and they would hold my passport. She said that they will send it and told me that I don't have to come in person to collect it. Also she gave me a tracking number to track my case online. Does anyone know how long would it take take for them to send my passport? Also I am planning to go out my city for a month (vacation). Can anyone collect my passport on my behalf or should I be present to collect my passport?
I would really appreciate if anyone answers my questions
Thanks
they just hold bcos u just went early to the consulate, if your college is starting in just few days when u had interview, then u could get ur passport next day,
but u r safe, nothing to worry in ur case, aslo they might dont want to print ur visa right now, bcos they have slow internet issue, and you have still time, so they put u on hold,
hello everyone .
i wrote in this blog before no body answer my question but anyway this blog help alot for student .i have been to the us embassy cyprus .
as i am from nepal and currently ia m here in cyprus from 6 year but i havent been to home due to my study and visa .but now i try to go usa from cyprus so i have been last week in interview and i got rejected from VO boz i have travel to my country from long time so he rejected me the visa .
but i am going to reapply again boz some student same situation got visa like me before so why shouldnt i .
if the visa officer ask me the same question again i dont know wht to say .probably i need some good reason to tell them to make understand .
so anyone who face situation like me can u pls tell me the some answers which make VO to understand .
thank you very much .
puru
[email protected]
sorry i made a mistake .
i havent travel to my country from 6 years.
Hey I'm on H4 visa and instate tuition fee holder. Already started MS in University here when should I convert to F1 visa?
I want to work as a Intern as well.
pls reply
hi everyone
i just come to this side and i read about all the post and i am very happy to hear all u guys experience .
well ,i am going to apply F1 visa next week and its my first time .so i dont know wht the VO will ask .
can u please share your experience to me so its help me to get visa ?
anyone would like to help and share the experience pls email to me at [email removed]
thanks alot
puru
I got all my documents ready for the f1 visa. I have applied for fall semester in a community and they have asked me to be there one month prior to starting date ( semester). i have fixed an appointment on march 18th. can i appear for the interview in march ?
I belive you can appear for visa only 90 days before the stat date said in I-20.
Ok thank you HSB, Just wanted to let you know that I appeared for the visa 5 months before the dated stated in my I-20 form and I got the visa without any problem by the grace of God.
Well,I was confident with my position. I've been to the US a lot of times. This year I decided to be in the US as a student instead of a tourist.
Just wanted to write to you guyz to let you know ( FYI) that one CAN appear for the interview even before 90 days. There is no restriction in that.
Hey ppl!
I have a gre score of 1020(2 attempts same score with awa improving from 2.0 to 3.0 in the secong trial).Toefl score of 83…I got admit to University Of central Florida.My financials are strong.What do I need to do to Get an American Student Visa and what are the possible questions hat i may face.Help me out!!!
What is your academics and which course/degree did you get admit?
Hi, i am shanker and my scores are GRE-900 and Toefl-80. Actually i was rejected for Spring 2010. I am reapplying for Fall 2010. So wat is the scope of me getting Visa?
Hi,
I have been accepted into Austin Community College and I have got my 120 form. The college asked for my TOEFL scores to issue my 120 form. They did not ask for SAT scores. I have my I20 form, am I still required to take SAT test before I apply for my F1 visa or can I apply with my SAT scores as I have the 120 form. Please advice.
@Ammatullah……… Hi friend,
As per your question the answer is that COMMUNITY COLLEGES never ask for SAT but they do ask for TOEFL because they have to make sure that you demonstrate your English Proficiency.
You can either take or TOEFL or IELTS. You must be going be going to College for transfer to University in future.
Earlier, the visa for Community colleges was very tough but may be now US embassy have started issuing visas for it. I think so because now I can see people applying for Community Colleges too. I applied in 2008 but was rejected at the time of interview in Jan 2009. Then I applied again in July 2009. I was issued F1 student visa. I had TOEFL score of 98. But as I was having free time during my second attempt, I took IELTS too and my score was 7.5 bands. I was never aware of US education formalities during my school time. I just met a friend of mine who was my classmate when I was at High school. My friend is studying at MIT… I was amazed and surprised when I realized that how reputed MIT is. I started exploring US education prospectives. If I could have come to know earlier all about this then I would have definitely gone for SAT. But anyhow Community college was a option for me because I was late enough for SAT. Preparing SAT and taking test requires time and all this is supposed to be good when a person is at school. I graduated from school in 2008 march and started exploring US education after it. Now I am studying in Los Angeles at a Community College. I will may be take SAT near the time of my transfer because some people I have heard that some top ranked universities prefer SAT score even for transfer students.
hii varun
my f1 was rejected on 4th january. i have applied to los angeles city college.
i failed to explain why i have choosen this college. can u please give me the answers of following questions.
why this college?
whats so special about this college?
Can any one give the answer for "WHY THIS UNIVERSITY ?"
Hey,I am Kunal.Actually I was studying in Drexel university,Philadelphia.I took my admission in 2008.I have a US visa for 5 years.Then After that I was medically unfit and I needed my family support.I came back to India in 2009.I had to drop out from the course and now when I am medically fit I want to go back and start my studies all over again.I want to take admission in community college of Philadelphia and I want to know what are my chances of getting a visa.I already have a Visa but It's for Drexel university and now I want it for community college of Phialdelphia.Kindly lemme know asap.
Interesting situation Drexel to Community College. Why not continue in Drexel itself?
Hi Kunal, as u told that u were medically unfit and u had to drop ur class… sorry to hear about that. Well, if u have been out of US for more than 5 months than u must apply for visa. Am sure u know this and thats y u applying again. Anyways… going from University to community college can be the question to be asked from u by Visa officer. Say that you want to go as a transfer student to some other better university. Do tell them that classes at community college are more cheap than University.
ur chances are 50/50 under normal view but u can increase them with ur communication skill n way of presenting urself.
It's coz in Drexel I am gonna complete my bachelor's in four years..
It can save a lot of my time if I go to community college
and then take a transfer.but m not sure if I get the visa for community college or not..
Yes, you can get Visa for community college. During Visa you have to say that your intent to transfer to 4 year college.
I am also a community college student. Before I applied all used to say that I won't get visa. I was rejected once but second time I got visa. I suggest you whether thinking much on the REJECTION thing…. try to apply with your best attempt. Its not something unpractical or immpossible… if I got visa second time, may be u will get visa in ur first attempt. I was not good in interview first time as I was unable to explain why I selected US and why not India. You answer all questions confidently when you face the visa officer. You will get visa. Best of luck !
plz can u mail me the asnwers for all the ques….
Hi,
I have been undergoing medical treatment in US since May 2007. I have been flying back and forth from India to US. I wanted to do a degree in graphic designing here in India but have not been able to do so because of some personal issues. While I was in the U.S. I checked out few the community college which offered a associate degree in Graphic designing and found the method of instruction in US to be better than here and wanted to pursue a degree in a community college in Graphic designing field. I was told that I can apply for the F1 Visa while I was in US but then I was also told that I will not be able to leave the country ( US) till I complete my course. Though I have relatives and friends in the U.S my parents are still in India and so I want to be able to visit India atleast once in a year i.e. whenever I am on vacation thus I hesitated applying for the visa while I was in US. I was told if I get my F1visa from India, I would be able to go back and forth without a problem. Also I am supposed to visit my doctor in US few times in a year for review so while I am studying in US I can use the opportunity to see my doctor every so often.
I have couple of question before I apply for the Visa:
1.) Should I mention that I am getting medical treatment in the US for the past three when going for the interview? If I mention it , will it affect my chances of getting a visa?
2.) If my visa is approved , how long do you think it will take for me to get my passport stamped.
3.) Also I am divorced and have a child in India. I am not sure if I will be taking him with me or not. If I do decide to take him with me, should I apply for his visa along with mine and will it affect my chances of getting a visa ( I decide to take him with me. I have family in US so I will get the necessary help in taking care of my 8yr old son while I am in college).
4.) I completed my bachelors degree in 2000 will that be an issue as there is a huge gap…
5.) If I get the visa soon i.e. few months before my semester begins, will I be able to go to US 2 or 3 months before my semester begins. I have to visit my doctor atleast once in 3 months so it would be really hard if I have wait till August 2010 or July 2010 to be in US.
6.) I have B1/B2 Visa which is valid till 2016, will that visa be cancelled if I get my F1 visa?
I would really appreciate and be grateful if you guys can answer my question.
P.S. I will be staying with my sister while I am in the US.
Sarah – You have to ask the above questions to an immigration attorney.
Hi !!
Well my visa interview is on friday (december 4) and I was just wondering… I didn't take the TOEFL exam 'cause I took an english exam in the community college, they approved me.. so now that im back at my country, can they deny me a visa just for not having a TOEFL SCORE? because I am very good at speaking english… I thought I had no problem with that but since I saw your post I started doubting… anyways.. amm… please awnser back soon!
Thnks for information
Hi Friends,
i m navneet n i have applied to wayne state n got accepted.i m facing a problem that my brother is also in the same university,so i waant to knw if that will be problem.what should i answer or should i hide this thing .please help me out .,.,.,
@Navneet – Say the truth, you can say that your brother is also in the same school.
I completed my 12th grade from India. I was interested to go abroad and study but I was not at all aware of anything like visa requirements and documentary formalities. I completed my 12th in March 2008 and being honset I scored very average. After my 12th I checked on internet how to apply for abroad. Luckily, I got a link of http://www.happyschoolsblog.com
You can read this article as my testamonial.
Anyhow……. I used to surf this site and I learned about many things like finance, SAT, GMAT etc etc…
I remember there use to be a online chat option also with Raghu. I chatted with him and I use to ask many questions both in chat as well as blog. Many people write on the walls and reply.
I got a lot of help from this website and I stared preparing for my visa interview. I took TOEFL and I also checked another website called http://www.studyusa.com
Being an average student I was aware of my capability and hence I applied for a community college. Everyone used to say that I would get rejected because US embassy dont give visa to community college students.
and u know what…….. I got rejected! But this was not because I applied for a community college, it was because I was not able to convince the interviewer.
The interviewer asked me that why I am pusuing US for study and why not India. Additionally, I was nervous very much and my answers were also not spoken with confiddence.
I was almost broken with the rejection. My family got a set back since I invested money and time. Just one thing that I was satisfied or proud that even if I got rejected but I tried myself and did everything on my own. NO AGENT NO HELP!
I did my best just I got confused and distracted at the time of interview.
Anyhow, I decided to apply again and I still didn’t change my college. I waited for another 5 months and applied for Fall semester. Got a new I-20 and prepared all papers freshly again.
http://www.happyschoolsblog.com was my window to explore all that is required.
I did my best again and didnt get distracted this time.
Result- I GOT MY US VISA. I GOT F-1 VISA for 5 years.
Now I am in USA and studying at the same community college that I applied for.
I advice to all people who wish to apply that whenever you apply just check internet and surf websites like happyschoolsblog
There is a lot of wrong information on internet but one of the best things about happyschoolsblog.com is that if someone posts some wrong by mistake or whatever… happyschoolsblog.com corrects it. I know because sometimes while replying to people I posted some wrong info by mistake… u know what EACH & EVERYTIME IT WAS CORRECTED
So, I conclude that this website is the most reliable one.
I am studying at LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE.
Its a very big college and so big that they are planning to convert it into a university in future.
I am not saying that go for community college but I say that even if you go for a community college, dnt worry.. just be ready to justify urself. Justify that why u want community college. U can say that its good to go to the best community college rather than going to a below average university.
I will like to share one more information. I have to come to know about a university in US that doesnt charge International students higher than US citizens. They do require SAT.
The name of univeristy is EASTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY and it is located in Oregan. Please check the following link for more info.. and do surfing happyschoolsblog for every help that u may need. All the best.
http://www.youniversitytv.com/youlife/eastern_oregon_university.html
you can reply this post if u have any questions. u can also find me on facebook.
My email is [email protected]
I cant reply emails but I can reply on facebook for sure. But one thing I tell you that this website happyschoolsblog will help you more than me or any person.
it feels so strange……
I can see my posts … questions asked when I was in India and struugling for my visa…. hooo it feels so good now that I be succesful to get visa. I remember all those days when I climbed step by step… TOEFL, applying to college, Finance for college, I-20, Financial documents, Legal documents, Visa interview and finally flight to USA…
I miss India and mom dad
I am studying at the college and looking for transfer to university after completion of 2 yrs of study. Most community colleges serve transfer purpose and many students in US choose this way because it saves a lot of money. Moreover, a community college gives more freedom to choose options. You earn good credits and u will be transfered to a good university.
Great going dude…Ur blog just gives a great support for the aspirants…
Hi Varun
Your message is really a power booster for all the borderline students. You really tried very hard and got into a decent college.You made this axiom come true "Try Try again, you will succeed at the last ". All the very best for your future.
Regards
Preethi.S