TIPS FOR F1 VISA INTERVIEW AND MY EXPERIENCE

Here are few tips and the list of documents which you will need for your visa interview. 

1.There is no need to be in formals since the Visa officers are not really concerned about that . A neat dress would make it . There will be people wearing formals to scare you . Girls ! The high heels and the formal wear on a summer day will not help in any way . 

2. Even if you are afraid , ( Obviously we would be ) Don't show it on your face. Have a big smile . The visa officers meet a lot of people in a day. Its a normal human's mentality . A energetic face would make them happier and will help your interview . 

3. Speak to the people while waiting in the queue . It really worked well for me . You'll feel a little relaxed and confident. It's more cool if you speak a fellow student applicant . ( Seems to be a dumb tip though  ).

4. Just make sure you have all the documents organized in a harmonium file ! The documents will not be asked in most of the cases. It may be used for you to play it like a harmonium to celebrate past interview . :P

MY VISA EXPERIENCE : 

VO : Good morning ! 

Jaya ( ok Myself ) : Happy morning sir with a really big smile . ( I was so nervous as he rejected a business visa before me , and he expected the applicant to give detailed answers. , I had prepared brief answers since people suggested me to keep the answers short ) .

VO : Pass me your passport and i20. 

Jaya : Sure sir ! And passed ( You'll have this documents in your hand since people in the consulate will be keep asking these documents right from the gate )

VO : Ok ! So , Why Illinois tech ? 

Jaya : Illinois tech is the best among the 2 admits Ive got . The main reason  I chose IITc is because their machine learning laborites is one among the best labs in the Usa .Since Ill be specializing in Data analytics I personally felt IITC is the right place for me to study . 

VO : Which universities did you apply for  ?

Jaya : Named 5-6 universities ( but i had applied for 8 :P )

VO : Who's sponsering your education ?

Jaya : My Parents will be sponsoring my education and I have an educational loan for Rupees 20 L. ( I had shown $53000 , but the i20 had mentioned $42000 as the 9 month fee, He looked into it and nodded . That might have helped .Not sure :) ) 

VO : What do your parents do ? 

Jaya : My father is a business man and my mother is a yoga teacher  . 

VO : Ah? 

Jaya : Yoga instructor .

VO : Okay ( With a smile ) What are you planning after you complete your MS ?

Jaya : Im planning to come back to India , I have this idea in my mind to work for the  Amazon ( Chennai ) Or walmart analytics Banglore ( Google a few good companies in India based on your domain )

VO : ( Typed for few seconds and kept my passport aside ) Im approving your visa , You can collect it after 3-5 days.

Jaya : Thank you so much sir  ( Again with a big smile ,  walked out the consulate like a boss :P )

My father and I spent days collecting the documents but i didnt even open the file . Have the necessary documents so that you feel confident . 

Im attaching a link which I found useful regarding the documents .http://msinus.com/content/f1-visa-interview-documents-313/

P.S : I just read few interview experiences and made my answers ! I felt reading a lot of these online will make us exposed to the questions asked ! .