Hello, my F1 visa got rejected 3 days back at mumbai consulate. I dont understand why. I am applying again and for that i need some advice about what went wrong? Here is my experience…it didnt last more than 2 mins.
VO:why do u want to go to USA?
ME: to pursue masters degree in computer science.VO:which university you are goin for?
me: university of houston.VO:how many universities have you applied?
me: i have applied to X,Y Z and univ of houston, out of which X’s decision is peding and Y,Z’s are rejections.VO:have you applied in India?
me: noVO:what are ur plans after 2 years?
me: after 2 years i hv planned to come back to India. As my brother is in defense services he is posted to varied places…so he cant stay with my parents. So I want to come back to India and stay closer to my parents after masters.VO:what do u meant by defence services?
me: Well my brother is a comissioned officer and working as an Air Force pilot.VO: So ur parents will be staying alone for 2 years?
me: Yes, for just 2 years.VO: (took a pause and said)I am sry, i am denying ur visa. u can try again.
She didnt even asked any of the details of my scores or finances. I scored 1330 in GRE and got distinction in bachelors. I dont understand what went wrong? Could you guide me over this?
Hai frnd….
here without knowing to you you have been done a few mistakes as our frndzz discussed above.So, next time be planed and surely you will get the visa..
HAVE A GRT LIFE!!
I think you went very wrong in this part of the conversation :
“VO: So ur parents will be staying alone for 2 years?
me: Yes, for just 2 years.”
*Firstly, the word “just” gives the VO a feeling that you are really not concerned over your parents’ loneliness over these two years…it’s a very negative point.
*Secondly, you could have said that they won’t be staying alone as you have other relatives of yours who can look after them or to be very practical, they are in each others company anyways, so they are not alone you see.
I am applying to study in a college in the US. Am yet to receive an admission letter, though they assured me that i will recieve it soon as my documents are OK. They just went through my sponsorship details. My sponsor is an American, a family friend living and working in the US.
Though, I am scared of the question, ”what have you been doing since graduation? As it has been 9 years since i graduated out of high school. Within these 9 years, i have done a diploma and a catering apprenticeship, and i have also done menial jobs for start up enterprises. As it stands, i do not have banking/tax payment proofs for the few jobs that i have done, because transactions were made in cash.
So pls, kindly explain, how do I manoeuver a question like that if finally I have to face the interviewer at the US consulate?
hi,
what i personally feel is that u have made couple of mistakes like..
when
VO: Asked you how many university you have applied?
You should just answer 4 or 5 wt. ever No. of universities u have applied. Instead of telling got 2 rejections and other stuff. Just try to be very precise and to the point.
and secondly i agree with Rohit Sinha, your should should not just mix up ur answer as by doing so you give visa officer an opportunity to ask more questions.
Just keep this small mistakes in mind you will definitely get visa next time…….
best wishes
Hello,
I have my VI next week. Upon my return, I am going to partner with my sister in her consulting firm. Actually, the especialization I am going to study will be essential to do the work in this firm. Would this be a satisfying answer for the VO?
Hello,
I have my VI next week. Upon my return, I am going to partner with my sister in her consulting firm. Would this be a satisfying answer for the VO?
He asked you what you’ll do after 2 years, he didn’t ask you if you’ll come back to India. You certainly should have plans for your career, wherever that is. He asked about your career, not if you’re coming back to take care of your parents.
Can I apply for F-1 visa with GRE scores alone without TOEFL scores?. The university I am applying to, said I can be exempted from this English test. From Nigeria. Hope it won't hinder my visa? Thanks
Yea sure. The first language in Nigeria is English so automatically you will be exempted from TOEFL. You may need to remind about your past education being done in English in case they ask.
for the question:what are ur plans after 2 years?..u have responded so vaguely that even im not convinced dear… u shud have said something positive like " my opportunities of getting a good job in my core field are very high wen i'l be back in INDIA , so il come back and even i shud look after mi parents….would sound good enough.
yeah….u should not have brought in your family and Brother thing….it shows u r more inclined to family and not education……
Hi there
You have made a very classical mistake by converging personal and professional attributes about yourself and your family.
Here are some sample answers which you should have given or you should give during your second visa interview attempt. I hope these will help.
VO:why do u want to go to USA?
You : To persue my Masters Degree in Computer Engineering
VO:which university you are goin for?
me: University of Houston – Texas
VO:how many universities have you applied?
me: i have applied to X,Y Z and univ of houston, out of which X’s decision is peding and Y,Z’s are rejections.
VO:have you applied in India?
me: no
VO:what are ur plans after 2 years?
me: after 2 years i hv planned to come back to India. India is emerging as a global IT Power. Over the past 7- 10 years the Indian IT industry has grown tremendously. It has been amongst the forefront of taking India to the Global Stage of Success and recognition. I plan to be a part of this every growing IT industry and try to contribute significantly by taking up a highly paying job at Company A or Company B.
This does not leave the Visa officer any chance to counter question you in any way.
By saying that your brother works for the IAF as a commisioned officer and your parents would be alone ,makes the Visa Officer to think otherwise.
Always remember , answer what the Visa Officer wants to hear. Answer Crisp to the point. There was no need for you to divulge any details about your family or brother being alone…..
I hope this helps and good luck on your second attempt.