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.
Hi to all ,
Iam Vijay Babu from Chennai and i got I20 from NJIT for MS in Electrical Engg for fall 2010 . I have my F1 visa interview in chennai on july 14th .
1. My GRE score is 1190
2. My Toefl score is 96
3. Finance , 50% Fixed Deposit and 50% Bank Loan
The problem is , there is 1 year gap after i finished my BE in june 2009 . I dont have any experience or dint do any course for this 1 year period .
1.So if the Visa Officer asks me what i did in this period then what should i say ? What would be the most successful answer ?
2.If the Visa Officer asks me how iam going to repay my bank loan what should i say ? How can i convince him that iam not a potential immigrant ?
3.Is it very difficult to get F1 visa from chennai compared to other cities ?
please help me guys for these questions . I found this website was very useful for many students . Help in my case too .
1. say u were giving private tutions and preparing for other competitive exams.
2. Just prepare ur self accordingly and show confidence not over – confidence.
3. No its a myth…..it's because no. of applicant from Chennai is more compared to other regions.
hi guys…..,
i am applying f1 viza for america ,for study mba in finance.
the university are
1.mississippi state university
2. montana state university
3.university of north alabama
which is best for study of M.B.A. in finance……
Hi dear u guys really helpin da students alot may GOD reward u wit blessings…. Wel i hv a little question tu ask an dat s i hv applied for a school i n sch in us an hv received ma i-20 an wil b guin 4 interview on da 12 of july an shud enter da sch b4 da 23 of august latest an u guys ar sayin shud go 4 interview 90 days b4 da admission am kind of confused plz help..
My cousin brother is in US. He is doing his MS. The address on his passport and DS form application was same as mine. but in my ds form i have mentioned that if ther is any other relative as no.. is it a concern
When u hv relative thr in US,thn y 2 mention no ,fil a new DS 160 n mention yes,secondly thr is no prob evn if d adres is same.
No, this is not a concern mannu!!
You can modify your DS form and take the new confirmation with you..
although you dont need to coz you already got ur visa!!!
don't think too hard, it really makes no difference….you will be fine.
verifying officer really cant trace you on that.
Hi,
I am applying for fall2011. I graduated in 2009, so there will be a gap of about 1.5 yrs. I don't have any significant experience to account for this period. Will it affect my chances of getting a VISA ? Your replies will be greatly appreciated.
Hi, In my above comment, by mistake I mentioned fall 2011. Actually it is spring 2011. Also I would like to know if going in fall is better than in spring?
Goin in fall is definitely bettr as universities tk mr no of international students th spring n wintr intk,bt again it depends on d courses offered,if u hv chosen a course whch is offered in spring thn no use of goin in fall.
U hv 2 b spontaneous n account a valid reason 4 d 1.5yrs duration.
thnks for the help.. I filled it accidently and neva gave it a second look as visa dates were running out. I have scheduled my appointment.. now what is the required steps. Do i fill a new form reschedule a new appointment or just go for visa interview and request councillor that I have committed a mistake.
if u r gng thru a consultancy thn go n ask ur counselor wat is d required step,or in d second case don mention abt ur cousin stayn in US evn if askd by d VO,m sure d VO wnt dig out ur family tree.generally d VO wnt ask anythn outside d DS160 n givn docs,bt 4 ur precaution i said 2 fil a new form,as 1′s rejectd its dificult latr.
thnks man.. but i have already scheduled my appointment and there are no more visa dates available.. so should i fill a new form or just go to conselor and ask tell him that i have committed a mistake. plss do post ASAP
Hello,
I have read your blog and it is really very well written and makes it easy for guys like me to understand each and everything about the whole procedure. I have a question (which I searched here before posting but did not find) in the form they ask how long one is intended to stay in the visa? My question is that I am applying for a community college which is a two year college and then one have to apply to transfer into four year college to complete undergraduate program. So should I write and tell them during the interview the duration for 2 years? Or should I write and tell them that It will take me 4 years because I will be transferring into a 4 year college. I really need your help.
Thank You.
u'll hv 2 mention d duration u r actually planin 2 stay whethr its a commumnity or UG course,so it wud b 4yrs,n F1 visa is issued fr 5yrs.
Hey Folks, problem !! already applied to 5 UNIZ for fall 2010,got one I20 so far.
written the Gre twice in 2 months without prep.
First gre score – 730
Second gre score – 890
toefl -90
UG aggregate – 78 %
good sop and lors
have some computer courses certificates
good co-curricular and extra-curricular activities
NO FINANCIAL CONSTRAINTS !!
well,here is my problem.i am currently waiting I20 from my most preferable UNI.i would schedule for the VISA intervw the day i got it.i want to ask all you smart people about my VISA CHANCES !!! will i get a FI VISA with the above said credentials. i know the GRE scores are low but i have seen people getting through with scores touching 800 as well. kindly encourage and i shall not forget you.
Hey Kintu,
The good thing is that you actually have attempted GRE again and improved upon your score at least marginally. Since your other credentials are good, and your TOEFL score is above minimum, you have a very good chance of getting your VISA approved. Just in case if he asks to explain your low GRE score, have a answer prepared. All the best.
Shyam
THANX for encouraging me dear..what would you suggest me that what to tell to VO about low GRE scores…keep writing
hi kintu
greetings
they will not normally ask you why so low scores
this you should ask your self
because you only know answer for your question
my reasoning about low score about any one leave alone you
is can be summed up
1.not enthusiastic about your education
2.lack of motivation
3.lack of focused attention
and if one is really has a burning desire , one would prepare
for his gre and toefl
well in advance
say from the first year of your undergraduate
using every opportunity to test your maths skills and english words
simply preparing, well , in advance
not taking last minute attempt
mostly people who lack goal
or not prepared to see the future '
these are the reasons i feel at this moment
nevertheless u can face the visa officer with courage of confidence
and i wish you all the best
good luck
easwaran
If u cnt justify ur low scores js tel 'em ur preparation time ws less n simultaneously runnin wid ur othr degree programs
Hi this is Kavya,
I have got the I-20 from Florida Institute of Tech and also from Long Island University,NY, in Biotechnology and Medical Biology(MS)respectively.
I have already done MS in Biotechnology from Bangalore University.My GRE score is 1130 and TOEFL score is 84.My question is what should be my best answer in response to the question of the VO"Why are you intending to do second masters?"Since I want to do PhD after my MS how should I convince them that I want to come back to India after completion of PhD?
Please reply.
D requirement 4 MS is 10+2+4,since in India BS is 3 yrs so 2 apply 4 PhD at latr stage 2nd MS cn b considered.
Hi,
I got admit in MS in Environmental Engg at Penn State for Fall 2010. I have completed my M.Tech. in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering and for the past 1 year had been working as a Junior Research Fellow in microbial fuel cell, an interdisciplinary research topic. I wanted to pursue PhD on this field, hence applied only to those univs where work was carried on (for some other constraints I could apply to only to 3 univs in all). I got acceptance from Penn State for MS (they had a few subject requirements for PhD which I hadn't done, I guess that is the reason they offered me MS, maybe also because of the change in field of study) but without funding. I plan to go there, pursue MS, try for funding as well (my father has money for the first year, and can arrange for 2nd year as well, but definitely would prefer some funding in the univ), and then apply through the internal exams for PhD, else apply to some other univ (US or Europe) for PhD.
Do I tell the VO that I intend to pursue PhD after this, and if possible in the same univ? Will keeping the intended duration of stay in the DS160 form same as the course duration (24 months) pose a problem in this regard? If I tell him that I intend to pursue PhD, how do I convince him that I'll come back to my country (since most pursue at least a couple of Post-Doc tenures in the US itself after PhD)?
Yes, U hv 2 say dat u wana pursue PhD,coz everythng u hv 2 mention in d DS160 form while applyn 4 VISA.
In dat form u hv 2 mention d duration u wana stay thr.
awesome it great and very helpful to the beginners of Visa interview. Thanks alot and keep going .All the Best to Team work.
Ur's
Yagna
i got admit in gannons university..im almost prepared fr d visa interview on 22nd june..bte frndz do help me wat 2 answr fr dis 3 simple ques..
1) my gre score is 940.. y low score in gre ??
2) my toefl is 74 .. y low toefl ??
3) i hav 15 backlogs.. 3 in evry sem till my 3-2…hw 2 answr dis last ques. dude ??
im really confused…plz plz plz help me wid d answrs fr tat ques….
Hey did u get VISA?
What were you asked during the interview? Please let us know ur experience so that it will be of great help to all the people here
hi everyone all the best ….
Hi
i am rajan from nepal
i am going to apply for student visa in june 21.
has anyone applied for the McNeese state university, LA
please help me..
Hi,
I am Rajan from Nepal.
I am applying for student Visa in coming june 21.I am accepted from Mcneese state university with the scholarship of $7000.
I am so nervous. I don't know what will happen.
please give me some ideas in [email protected]
waiting your views and suggestions…….
may god bless me
hi rajan… did u get your visa??
Hi
where I learn the good answer?
hi
i m Amit
i m preparing for us interview. ive a question in my mind that i came back from britain in jan 2010.could it be a problem while i ll go for the interview.
I'm Rakesh,presently studying in SRM college(BSc-computer science). My visa got rejected. Here is my case. I completed my 12th grade and I scored 1037 and scored 86 in TOEFL ibt. I did not immediately apply for the USA university,there was a gap of one year,during this one year I'm doing my BSc-computer science in SRM college. I got the I20 from the De anza community college,cupertino,california. I'm going to pursue Computer information system in De anza. The VO asked me that, why am I changing from bsc course? secondly, he asked "why are you going for the 2 year college rather than picking a four year college"? And thirdly,he asked me why dint you apply for the college as soon as you complete your 12th grade? Why are you suddenly discontinuing this college and going for De anza? So let me know the ways to get thru the interview!
Hi.
It's mamun here.Why i choose X university and why i want to study in U.S. and not in Bangladesh.
also i don have any backlogs in any sem…plz reply n reduce my tension……
Hi Rakesh,
If you prepare the answers for the questions in this blog, I don’t see any probs in your VISA getting approved. But is is important for you to stay calm and not panic during the interview.
Shyam
Hi
I got an I-20 with IELTS [6.5] and my acad's is 72 percent. I've applied for MS in Computers..my final sem result is yet to come and i'm thinking to attend interview.Also i got an aid from the univ..so what are the chances of me gettin the visa….
plz reply
It depends on the university, the aid that you have got and your fiancee status.
thanks a lot yar….i got admits from Gannon university…..can u say that except financial issues with the available scores, is there any possibility that my visa can be rejected…
Hey Rakesh,me 2 got admit from GANNON,PA for MSEE program.where r u from?when ya goin for interview?any other admits?stay in touch..HSB is GOD ! WINK
Hii kintu
I'm frm warangal,,i got my visa,, plannin to leave on 9th august..
got admits frm troy state univ n mary hardin baylor univ too…
HI FRIENDS,
i got acceptence from NORTH EASTRN university for M.S in regulatory affairs for drugs,bilogics and medical devices for april session 2010 but unfortunatly VISA was rejected and now i am applying for fall 2010 to the same uni and for same course. last time in interview VO asked genral question like, Y THIS UNI?, Y USA?, WT WILL U DO AFTER M.S? and finally VO said u r unfit for visa. I have complete documents and enough of financial assitence to cover my education and i have given satisfactory answers to VO question.
wt would be reason for rejection? plz reply
Hi dude..,
May i know your response for the question " What 'll u do after ur MS?".
HI buddy,
i replied, i want to come back work for the companies which have strong base in regulatory affairs
HI
i ll com back and would like to join which has very strong base in xyz field
@sagar:Dont loose hope for the second attempt itself..US emabassy guys will be vry choosy abt small things and you need to be just 200% confident about yourself and give a try again..There is nothing called impossible….
hey hi sagar
i got admit 4 the same univ d the same course can i plz know ur answers
sir
YOU had given the quation only form wher i learn the ansar
why usa
do have any ralative
Hi I am Ajay,
I have got admits in 4 universities for M S in CS and I am now preparing for VISA. Now, that I have already completed Master’s(M.Tech in CS) in India will it cause problem during VISA interview process?
What answers should I provide them to convince that I am interested in doing masters in particular stream and I am interested to go for research.
Will they ask why I want to do second master’s in USA or will they straight away reject me for applying for a second master’s?
Help needed.
Expecting the reply.
Ajay
Hi I am Ajay,
I have got admits in 4 universities for M S in CS and I am now preparing for VISA. Now, that I have already completed Master's(M.Tech in CS) in India will it cause problem during VISA interview process?
What answers should I provide them to convince that I am interested in doing masters in particular stream and I am interested to go for research.
Will they ask why I want to do second master's in USA or will they straight away reject me for applying for a second master's?
Help needed.
Expecting the reply.
Ajay
hi im dhel.my sister helped me to apply F-1 visa.and this would be my first time.i will be having my interview this coming may 26.i dont have TOEL and IELTS because she told me its not necessary..is it true? I will be Schooling as a physician assistant at Miami Dade college.please help me give me some tips and necessary list of things and documents to present during my interview..i hope some one will this.. thanx in advance and GOD Bless..