All Visa Questions

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. What course do you want to study in USA? Which schools did you apply to? (Name them) Which schools did you get admission to? (Name them) Which schools rejected you and why? (Name them) How did you shortlist your universities? How did you apply to this University? Have you taken assistance from any counselor/agents? Answer is always NO! Why are you going to this University? Or Why have you chosen to attend this specific university? 9. Tell me something more about your university and department? 10. Have you got conditional or unconditional acceptance? What is the condition university has placed? Will you be able to meet this condition? 11. Do you have any senior students studying that this university? 12. What is your research interest or what specialization would you like to pursue? 13. Which professors are conducting the research that you are interested in? 14. What is your academic background? 15. Show your mark sheets? 16. Do you have any backlogs? How many? Have you cleared them? 17. Show us your degree certificate? 18. What was your GRE/ TOEFL score? Give us the break up the score? (If your scores are low then answer the next question) 19. Why are your TOEFL/GRE scores low? 20. Why are you pursuing a Master's Degree in the US, rather than in India? OR Why do you want to study in US? 21. Why didnt you apply for the Masters degree in India? 22. How many credit hours do you need to complete this MS degree? 23. What are your plans after the Degree? OR What will you do once you complete the degree in USA? 24. Do you think is it worth studying in the US even during the recessional times? 25. Did you apply to the universities in any other country? 26. What is the current situation of the industry that you intend to work with after your MS degree? 27. Do you have any relatives in the US? Where do they stay? What is their Visa Status? What do they do in USA? 28. Have you traveled abroad before? When? Where? What was the purpose of your trip? 29. Who is the lucky mascot of the university? 30. Which the famous sport at your university? What is the team called? 31. Tell me some about the climatic condition? 32. Tell me something about the town/city in which your university is located?

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44. 45. 46. 47. 48. why go to US..spend in lakhs and settle for thousands in india? 50. From where did you prepare for your interview? 51. Why no funding from the university? 52. From where did u get univ rankings? 53. What about accomodation there?

Do you have any siblings? What do they do? What do your Father and Mother do? What is your Parent's Annual Income? You should also know their individual income. What is the cost of education per year at your chosen university? What is your per semester fee? How do you plan to pay for your education? OR What will you do after completing this degree? Have you taken any educational loan? Do your parents have any liabilities/loans to be paid? If you come back to India which companies do you plan to work with? What will be your expected pay package after you graduate? Give me one reason as to why I should give you this Visa? OR I dont think you will come back? What will you do if I do not grant you this visa? Why MS? / Why MS after 8 month work exp? Details about final year project? Details about your specialization i.e Data mining or networks?

49. Why not going to higher ranked univ where u applied to and got an admit?

ONLY For Students with work experience take your updated Resume for the Interview.

1. How did you get your current job? 2. Where are you currently working? What is your designation and since how long are you working? What is your monthly/yearly pay? 3. What is your job role/duties at the current organization? 4. Have you applied for your resignation? When will the company relieve you from your duties? 5. Why are you pursuing your MS program when you already have a well paid job? OR Do you think it is worth taking this break to pursue your MS degree?

6. Can you work with the same company after completing this program? 7. Where were you working earlier? Why did you leave your earlier job? 8. Why dont you pay for your education when you are working? Why are your parents supporting your education? 9. Do carry a Resume with you even if it is not a requirement by the US Embassy.

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Mention name of the professors you had contact? When and where did you get your bachelors degree? How long will you study in USA? Do you plan to study Ph D after MS? These subjects are also taught in other universities also but why this university? 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? Relatives and Family Members You have sisters and brothers and how do you think your sponsor will pay for your education? Work/Job Related USA Visa Interview Questions Why are you leaving you current job? (if you are working) Show your work experience letter. How much do you have in savings?

Why did you choose US but not Canada or Germany? What kind of good things do you know about America? You look like a potential immigrant or I dont think you will come back? What do you know about US education? Why are you applying for Fall only? Tell me how you can prove that you are going to come back? ( else Rejection under 214(b)) Will you come home during summer?

Tips
1) Avoid use of word 'flexible' and no negative things abt india..if asked why not india. 2) Never show extreme urge to go to USA. 3) Be confident,look him in eye and most imp smile thru ur interview. 4) Never show scholarship as one of the reason to select a univ 5) Get complete list of research projects,labs and profs in your univ 6) Behave urself even in the queue for the VI..they observe your body language.