TIPS FOR F1 VISA INTERVIEW AND MY EXPERIENCE
Category : EDUCATION Author : jayavarshini ilarajan Date : Wed Jun 07 2017 Views : 849
Here are few tips and the list of documents which you will need for your visa interview.
TIPS :
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 ! .
Here are few tips and the list of documents which you will need for your visa interview.
TIPS :
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 ! .
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