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USA B2 Tourist Visa Applications – 20 Consul Interview Questions You Could Be Asked and How Best to Answer Them

For first-timers, it is sometimes intimidating to apply for a US Tourist B1/B2 Visa. Hearing ‘denied’ stories from your friends and relatives may add to your worries too. You thought, “If they have been denied a US tourist visa, then what are the chances for me to get approved?”

My first tip for you, STOP being PESSIMISTIC. Stop attracting the negative vibes and start thinking that you have been approved already – even if your appointment is days or weeks from now. You know me, right? I believe in the Law of Attraction .

You see, when you keep on thinking that you will be denied, it will manifest during your interview. You will look nervous, your voice will crack, and the consul might feel that you are hiding something. That’s the perfect formula for a denied visa.

You wouldn’t want that. Would you?

Just so you know, aside from the documents required by the US embassy, it is also important that you know how to respond to the questions correctly. While it matters that your documents can prove that you will go back to your home country, you still need to have conviction during the interview proper.

To help you prepare for your visa application, here are some of the basic questions during a US B1/ B2 tourist visa consul interview. Always remember, NEVER LIE. They already did a background check on you when you applied online!

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Table of Contents

1. Why do you want to go to the USA?

Say you want to go on a tour and to see what the USA has to offer.  After all, you are applying for a US TOURIST visa so your answer should be as simple as that.

2.  Have you been to the USA before?

You might think that the best answer is YES, and you feel that this is your instant ticket for getting a visa. You are wrong! If you haven’t been to the US, don’t lie. Just be honest because lying will get you nowhere.

3. Why do you plan to travel at this time?

Simply answer that it is your most available time or it is your annual leave from work. If you have other reasons such as having enough savings recently for the trip, then tell the truth.

4. Who are you going with to the USA?

Are you going with your relatives or friends? Just make sure you know the basic information of the people you are going with. If you wanted to meet your American boyfriend who you met online and never met in person, I highly suggest you ask him to visit you in the Philippines first!

5.  Which places are you planning to visit?

It wouldn’t hurt to do research on the places you plan to visit before you go to your interview. Let me know if you need further help with this and I would be more than willing to help you. I suggest that you start with the spots near your accommodation because it is more feasible.

6. How long do you plan to stay in the USA?

Carefully study your itinerary and base your answer from there. Or if you are an employee, check your leave credits and talk to your Human Resources representative on your allowed leaves. If you can bring a form or letter during your interview stating your leave credits, that can help as well.

Remember, if you get an approved USA visa, you’ll surely get a 10-year multiple entry visit visa!

7. Can you stay for a shorter period of time?

Similar to the above, you can defend and defend your answer based on your itinerary. And if someone from the US will act as your ‘tour guide’, simply say that you need to adhere with their schedule as well. Hence, a need for a longer time to stay in the US.

8. How much do you think will it cost you to stay in the USA?

This is why we strongly suggest that you create an itinerary for your US trip. This will give you an idea of how much you need to spend for the entire vacation. You can contact me and I could help you with your USA Itinerary, details here .

9. What do you do for a living?

Tell your job, your businesses, and other side jobs, if any. This will give the consul an idea if your employer is credible enough. Similarly, they need to know that you are established in your home country and that you are not going to the US for greener pasture. Here are few requirements to strengthen your claim that you will be back and will not look for job opportunities while on ‘vacation’.

• Certificate of Employment
• Proof of Income for the last 3 months
• Business permits
• Bank statements

Be prepared and bring these documents on your interview, most of the time the Consul won’t ask you to show the proof! For people who work online, I know that feeling of not having those Income Tax Return report etc. I highly suggest you print your income transactions on your Paypal account if you’re a writer or a designer then compile all of your online portfolios.

10. How much do you earn for a living?

Just tell the correct figures. After all, these can all be seen from the documents you have presented during your online application. And if they feel that it is not enough for your trip, might as well prepare for the next question.

11.  How will you finance your trip?

Show proof that you have saved if any. Or if you are going to be sponsored, get the information from your sponsors. Know what they do for a living and get necessary supporting documents like bank statements, job certificate, tax details etc.

12. Do you have relatives in the USA?

Never lie or deny this even if you won’t visit them on your trip, you must know their names and a few basic information including their status in the US. Sometimes, it would help if you have photos with you to further prove your claim.

13.  Do you have friends in the USA?

Similar to the above, know their names and also the basic information but if they’re not really significant to you then just say so.

14. What are their exact addresses?

Try to get their exact addresses before the interview. Don’t just say that they live in Los Angeles or in New York but rather, be specific. Review the information before you go to the interview and always come prepared especially if you mentioned about them on your online application.

15. (For visiting Relatives/ Friends)  How long have they been living in the USA and what are their current status?

I strongly encourage that you spend time chatting and interviewing your relatives and friends in the US if the purpose of your visit is to meet them. It will really help you to become more confident in front of the consul.

16.  (For visiting Relatives/ Friends)  Where are they working and what will you do during the office hours?

As I have said, get as much information because the consul would like to know if you are just making up stories. Expect to be bombarded with questions. The questions might be redundant but that’s how they will know if you are indeed telling the truth. And when asked what are your plans during the hours and days that your ‘sponsors’ are working, you can say that you are planning to go on short solo day trips near the area so that you can maximize your stay.

17.  Do you have plans of working in the USA?

HUGE NO, and never attempt to work in the US while you are there on a TOURIST VISA. Otherwise, you might get deported and will never see US soil once again. Never even mention that you’re looking for opportunities. NEVER EVER!

18. Have you already booked your plane tickets?

Look for possible booking dates and say that you are eyeing on those dates for your US trip. Have the flight details ready, if possible but don’t pay for the flights yet until you get your visa approved. The flight ticket is not a requirement!

19. Have you traveled to other countries before?

Be honest because they will know if you haven’t. Everything can be validated easily and they have the means to check if you are telling the truth. I always tell my travel coaching clients that it’s better if you get more passport entry stamp from any nearby countries especially those that are visa-free or visa-on-arrival for Philippines passport, you can check the list of those countries here .

20. How can you assure that you will come back home?

Show the letter from your employer, if you have any. If you have businesses that you currently take care of, explain it. Or, you can tell them that you don’t plan on ruining your travel records because you still plan to see more places in the future.

My general tip, BE PREPARED and NEVER LIE ! These consuls are trained to know if you are lying, so always have the best intentions if you are going to the USA. We want you to have clear records so you can travel the world without facing challenges in the future.

If you need further help with your US Visa application, contact me here.  I’ll be also releasing some prepared Itinerary that you can use for visa applications.

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Note: I am not a ‘travel agent’ but I can help you with your online application. Let me assist you in preparing for your interview. I can also assist you in organizing your requirements and I can even suggest an itinerary which is obviously all-important when you apply for a visa.

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200 thoughts on “ USA B2 Tourist Visa Applications – 20 Consul Interview Questions You Could Be Asked and How Best to Answer Them ”

I’m Amina nanjirah from Kenya and I want to visit U S once in my life time ! I love U S My aunt and cousins are there I want to visit them but I don’t know the procedure on how to get reach there

You can follow this guide: USA Visa Tips for Filipinos (Non-Immigrant B2 Visa)

It is true if your first US visa was rebooked you cannot get another US visa.

REbook po? Parang walang ganyan – i think ibang term like na-cancel?

Hello…,This is Mr Jampel Kinzang from Bhutan!! I want to visit USA once in my life! It’s a my dream to visit before die….America is great country and power country around globe….may my dream come true to visit ur great nation!! Thank you

I applied for for tourist visa and I got denied. I want to apply again to have vacation there and to see my relatives. Can you help me how to get it right this time?

Yes, kindly e-mail us at [email protected]

I am a tourist visa holder for 10 years, and I want to bring my sisters to take care of the kids while on vacation in the USA. My question is that is this possible for them to get approve if i applied for their tourist visa this month. our plan is to go back to the USA on June 15, 2022.

Thank you in advance. 🙂

I been denied for a US visa twice and canada visa once. I have an american boyfriend he wants me to visit him.He visits here in the Philippines 4 times already. I dont want to Get married yet so we did not try to het a fiancee visa.whatvi want is to visit tjere and see if i like to live tjere before i will decide to get a fiancee visa. I am a widow. Do i still have a chance to get a tourist visa after i was denied for 3 times?

Yes po. If you need assistance you can check out our service here: https://mrandmrshowe.com/visa-application-bundle-service

Hi, am Edith from Uganda, My online boyfriend who stays in Missouri US will be visiting me next year in April and it will be our first time meeting, hez planning to spend 2months here in Uganda then I go back with him to the US on a B2 visa My question is, what are chances of my visa being approved coz it will be my first time travelling outside my country??

Aslam Shahzad from Pakistan. Questions and Answers for VISIT Visa to USA at US Embassy Islamabad Pakistan

I’m applying US tourist visa together with my 4 yo daughter without her father.. Can you give us tips and sample questions from consul? Im planning to take her to LA (Disney, Universal studios, zoo museum and beach). How much do they want on my account for them to approve it also? How to hear from you, thanks!

I’m in a long distance relationship for almost two years, we didn’t meet my boyfriend yet and he requested me to spend my Christmas vacation in his places in the Library ,South Carolina of America. It will be my first time to travel out of the country, can I ask on how to increase my chances to get my tourist visa approved because I’m still students I don’t have an income yet but my boyfriend will be sending me enough money to cover my trip. Thank you.

How did it go? What country you travel from?

Thanks very much for assistance on questions and answers, butt sir, can you enlight me questions can ask o my business of selling phone ,laptop gadget, CCTV etc Thanks

I would like to ask for an help sample itineraries for California. Thanks

Hi My I’m in Singapore currently and Planning to visit my BF this July.If sponsored ang holiday what are the possible supporting documents na pwede ko i provide..

~Thanks a lot

Hello, so I’m actually in a long distance relationship with my boyfriend and it’ll be the first time that we’ll see each other. He’ll be visiting the Philippines first then he said I should go with him to tour the US. The problem is, I’ve never been to any other country before and the USA will be the first country that I’ll go to. How can I possibly increase my chances of getting the visa if I haven’t travelled internationally and I don’t have the money nor the time to so so now? My interview is scheduled in 2 weeks and I just happen to read about your article now.

It’s possible you stand a high chance of getting the visa if you answer the interview questions appropriately and with less pressure.

Hi Agatha, how did your interview go.

Can I know you

I am a Ghanaian and we are a number of four attending a funeral of our late sister in the US , what are the likely questions should we expect and answers?

Thnx for your help

First question for the Non Immigrant Visa Tourist visa ask. What is your Purpose going to US? for your Advise I will answer like this: My purpose going to US is to see your Beautiful Country and visits my relatives particular in California

Is this Good answer please help me and advise me

The article is of help to me..atleast i have a clue now..on what to expect during an interview

How much it cost if i asknyou to assist me on my online application and organised my requirements and my itenirary how much you will ask from me?? Thanks..

Hi i live in the philippines i just want to ask if there is any chances of having a US tourist visa if i am a call center agent for 2 years in my current company with 25k php monthy income, my company already let me to file a 15 days leave, already travelled in malaysia and dubai. while i am in dubai way back 2016 my cousin ask me to get a job just resign if i don’t want it, so tried less than i month i resigned bec i do not want to work abroad, my question is, will the consul deny my US visa application since i told to the immigration that i will be having a vacation in dubai but i worked there?

Hi Greetings , Anyone can suggest any website/agency providing Itenerery for US Visit visa application . Thanks in Advance .

hi how was the interview?

Hello there! Can I send you a personal msg on email? Thank you!

Hello there. I applied for the us visa on 2013, On that application I put my father’s childrens, they are from another mother, I got denied in 2013. Now i have applied again and i put all the information about my father but i did not put his 2 children on the application, because i have never met them and i have not contact with them. Do you think is a problem that i put them on the first application and i did not on this one? Thanks

please ma’am I want to know the posibility of me getting a visa my Uncle is the one sponsoring for my trip to the US but he havent send any Document to me so far as he is in The US am going to visit him now am worried though I know so many things like were his staying his office adress is there a posibility that I might get the Visa it on the 8th of October thanks

What if mam/sir I have no work here for now and my boyfriend is the one will sponsor my whole trip..but I’m just there to visit him…and I don’t have plan stay there and I want to go back to the Philippines cause I’m the one taking good care of my mom

Should I bring my old Philippine passport during my us visa interview?

Hi Anne, Just bring it with you incase it will ask for it. Good luck

I’m worried that I do have schedule for interview now but my renew passport is coming by 17th if this month . What should I do with my schedule for interview ?

Hi, i think the best way you can do is to reschedule your interview appointment. Good luck!

Its very helpful and thanks for your help. I have an upcoming Interview to go.. Can you please help me with an invitation letter.

Hey Solomon, It’s a bit complicated to make an invitation for you as no one knows your intentions for visit. You have to remember that you have to be fully aware the content of the letter. Anyhow, wishing you Good luck!

Hi tinny me i know some information first before i apply a tourist visa,what requirements should i get and one more thing my bf is going to cover up all the expenses here snd when i get there in US.

I HAVE APPLIED VISA WITH MY WIFE AND I HAVE A INTERVIEW DATE 17-09-2019 . MY VISA HAVE BEEN DENIED LAST YEAR JUNE 2019 THEN I HAVE APPLIED WITH MY WIFE AND MY SON .I HAVE REQUIRED YOUR GUIDANCE IN THIS REGARD. THANS

Am interested,

Need some more guidance what specific reasons I should highlight for tourist visa

This is very helpful!!! I have an interview coming 🙂 Thanks a lot!

Hi, after I have applied for a visa how long does it take to be called for an interview?

My interview is 2moro wish me luck

you make the appointment to get your interview schedule!

Excellent and very useful information for the freshers who are going to Visa

Hallow sir / madam I hope you’re doing well. I just want to ask few questions about tourist visa for USA and and some best answer to say about interview to consular.

Please reply… Waiting…

Is it a must for one to produce their birth certificate during a visa interview?

Nope. you dont need it.

Please am caleb from Ghana and my mom and dad will be going to an interview on 15th August 2019 but their own the staying visa please can you help us with some of the questions because this is their second interview at the America embassy they were refuse on he first interview thanks and wish to hear from you

Hey what to answer when they Why Are You Travelling Alone to US?

with my lovely wife

What is the difference between some one funding the trip and the contact person? Is it a must to move with my job appointment letter to show that I work for a certain school or a recommendation is enough?

Hi! Im jasmen and my boyfriend was planing to get me to bermuda hamilton. His asking to the bermudian immigration on how to get a filipina fgf to his country. And the immigration said that she only need a transit visa only that then she can fly. So i need your help and advices on how to get a transit visa to new york and whats the documents needed..

Im hoping for your response.. Thank you!!

Talofa would be happy to hear from you through email please?

Hey! So, I want to apply for a US tourist visa soon, but I’m just a bit worried it might get denied because of these: 1. I am a fresh graduate. I recently got a job, but I am not regularized yet 2. I got a J-1 visa last 2017 and I have a temporary Social Security number (with DNS authorization)

Will it be grounds for denying the visa app? How can I have a better chance in my application?

Hi! i already has an appointment on next month of this year. I will accompany my Senior citizen mother and i tag along my child who is 24 yo because i dont want to left him alone here. My husband is OFW, my other child has her own family that’s why. Mother was invited by her sibling whos my Aunt , and I also have a sibling there. We just want a tour, and see US as long as my mother was not too old and sickling.

Whats our chances? Can you give me some points or tips for this interview? thankyou!

Hi. 0% (zero) chance po ma’am. Hope this helps.

This really helps so much thanks

Very helpful tips Ms Kach, but I have question regarding number 14, exact address of relatives.

I only have distant relatives in the US na di ko rin close. I declared them, pero di ko alam address nila and wala rin akong ways to contact them, as i’ve said, di ko sila halos kilala. I only know the State where they are. So red flag ba to? Hirap rin kasi mag bigay ng address tapos baka di mag match sa pag verify nila edi mas lalong lagot. hehe

To follow up on this question of mine. I already got approved. So for this case, I just told the consul, “distant relatives”. Then he asked where are they and I just said Hawaii. No exact address, he didn’t divulge on the details.

I must say, the US Visa application is almost certainly, 90 percent luck and this luck significantly goes down if you applied in the Philippines.

I applied here in Tokyo where I currently work. The US Embassy here doesn’t have that vibe of rejection as most Japanese are approved (by the way, the Japanese don’t need B1/B2 Visa to visit USA as tourists so they’re mostly applying for other types of visa, usually for study in the US).

To be honest, I was prepared to waste the application fee as i have a hunch that i will be rejected (sorry I’m pessimistic. lol). I actually have no long plan of going to the US, I just applied spontaneously because i got frustrated that we are even required a Transit Visa to the US when I was planning to go to South American visa-free countries. So i just told myself to apply full B2 Visa. lol. That said, I have no itinerary going to the US, I just put some random hostel in my DS160 form and thought of a generic tourist place to go when asked in the interview.

Part of my feelings that I had no chance of getting approved is because I’m single, I’ve only been living in Japan for 7 months, and most of all, I have zero proof of ties to PH and of course in Japan. My profession is also quite in-demand in the West so it’s another red flag. Aside from that, my travel history is mediocre as I have only been to 3 countries so far, 2 of them in visa free SEA, and the other one is here in Japan. That’s all, and that is not anywhere near “extensive travel history”.

I did have proof of stable and active income but i don’t have millions. They only asked for bank book and payslips, not bank certificates as they’re aware of temporary loan schemes.

The interview itself, i was not really confident and my nervousness is quite apparent. So this is another red flag to consul supposedly. I have even answered something that do not match in my DS160 but it’s unintentional and an honest mistake. The consul didn’t raise it though, and at the middle of the interview, the consul went somewhere with my documents in his hand and at this point i knew i fucked up. After he came back, he just asked some few more questions without even looking at me, just chewing bubble gum and typing in his PC.

The funny thing is, i thought he hesitated to approve my visa as he said a long “hmmm” but followed by, “ok your visa is approved and it will be sent back to you in one week”. I was speechless but managed to croak “thank you so much” and left still in disbelief. lol

So, as I was saying, this is just luck.

Hi ma’am ! I am a retired nurse from Saudi 3 yrs ago. And we have our alumni homecoming to be held in San Francisco, California on oct. 3 to 7, 2019. I just want to meet my classmates for 28 yrs I’ve not seen them. Invitation letter was already sent to me. Will they allow me to have a tourist visa ? I travelled already to Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. I want to know how I will process my papers. My first interview in the US embassy was 8 yrs ago when I was in Saudi and I was denied. Pls reply me on what I will do. Thanks ma’am !

Hi, am so being thankful bout the blogs u made for us,, it was very informative and helpful, BTW am asking me a favor bout the itinerary, would you mind to help me. am looking a right people just to get my wish for this coming of my birthday in july. thank you!

Hi,maam um cherrie my partner visited me here in phil.last march And we got married in simply way And he bring the papers going back to USA.after 2 weeks of stay.and now he started apply visit visa for me so that i can go there.what could be the possible documents could i bring if i will report for interview in the embassy? And were married last march do i really need to change my surname?he applied visit visa for 90 days.pls help me.thank you

Can u give me some tip for C1 transit visa?? Requirements and some possible questions. Salamat po.

Hi Miss Kach, I’m so glad reading your tips and suggestions. It would really help a lot. Actually, I’m planning to apply for a tourist visa with the help of my friend in US, both of us wanted to celebrate Christmas together. With this matter, how much money will I need for a 2 week vacation in US? And is it possible to be approved though I didn’t travel any countries so far or I don’t have any stamp in my passport that I’ve been travelling other countries before? Thank you so much. Your reply would be a great help tho.

My interview was not fair An interviewer just made conclusions for herself

Hey, What should I answer if asked whether this is my first time applying for us non immigrant visa, if I had participated in the green card lottery.

Di po kayo pinoy? How can you possibly participate in a green card lottery (known as diversity visa) if you’re a Filipino, as Filipinos are barred for diversity visa since in its launch in 1995?

FYI, ang green card lottery po ay para sa mga nationalities na may maliit na representation sa US. Napaka dami pong Pinoy sa US kaya di tayo eligible for green card lottery.

im booked to go to the U S in june,my old passport with my valid visa has expired,i have a new pass port and have been advised that i can still travel to the U S so long as i take my expired passport with the valid visa in and my new passport to present to the american customs, is what i have been told about being able to travel taking both passports correct

Yep. just bring both passports!

I have some questions my visa application submitted on April 11 but until now I’m still waiting it’s takes so long visa for Japan In philippine

I live in Canada and my wife is in India. I have applied for my permanent residency here in Canada and have recently added my wife to my currently processing application. Since it is going to take a while before she can move in with me, I’m planning on applying for US B2 visa for my wife. I do have a B1/B2 visa and have travelled to US multiple times. Only travel history my wife got is that she visited Maldives with me. She works full time in India for an IT firm. She got no property under her name. I’m sponsoring her. What is the best way to convince the consul that she will return after vacation? What are the chances that she might get visa approved? Any suggestions/tips is appreciated. Thanks

Hi i need more info about applying a US tourist visa?

what if the person is a student and has no income or bank account? but the family in the usa will provide accomodation and pay for plane tick

Hello sir..i was denied last march 22 for a tourist visa. I am currently working as a public school teacher for almost 23 years. I really didn’t know why the consul did not approve me. I answered all her questions. Like.. Purpose in going US – i want to visit my relatives maam What place? – california How long do you stay? – 3 weeks only maam Have you gone to other countries? – yes maam..dubai and singapore What did you do in dubai? – visit my daughters What did your daughters do in dubai? – they are working maam What are their works? – the eldest is a nurse and the youngest is civil engineer How many children do you have? – only two maam..there in dubai

Then she told me ” unfortunately your visa is not approve.

What’s wrong sir?

Just wanted to know because i will be having interview again on may 3..thank you!

Wala pong mali sa sagot niyo. unfortunately, minalas ka sa consul.

Hi Miss Kach,My online boyfriend want me to visit him in USA,and He hired an agent to make my visa.It really work?or I still need to go consul?thank you

Nakita mo na sya in person ??

Can u help me to process the papers

Sure po, make an appointment with me here –> https://mrandmrshowe.com/lifestyle-blog/travel-mentoring-coaching

I want to travel to USA for my first wedding anniversary in April but in 2016 my visa was dined ( may be I was single at that time). What are the changes as I have my employers letter,bank statement, account maintance letter and have no intentions to stay in USA. It’s just a visit. What should I do??

i want to go canada who can help me from pakistan

To all my kababayan, why insist to apply to this shitty country who gets millions a day in Ph and keep turning down the application without clear reason but they will tell you that you can re-apply again? It’s all just business for them. Their rate is even a joke, $1-P55.. This 8,640 pesos can be your flight to other beautiful asian countries. if they have 700 applicants a day, they get 6million a day.. Big business in the Philippines! And don’t you know that China has higher percentage of approval like above 90%? Why not Ph? Maybe because they have a big debt to china.. Wake up.. This country always pretend they are friend of many country but “looks can be deceiving..”

What if you got denied already years back(when I was a college student) Now I’m 27yrs old and I have a stable job.

I have an upcoming interview with US embassy here in Vietnam for a tourist visa application. What if I don’t have enough money yet on my bank account, will i get denied?

hi kamusta po ang interview ninyo

Hi! I would like to know if I have a high chance in getting my US tourist visa approved since I am planning to visit my boyfriend this year. Probably in December. I am on a student visa in Australia good for 3 years. Do you have any advice for me on how to nail my interview?

I actually wrote an article here –> https://mrandmrshowe.com/lifestyle-blog/visit-boyfriend-usa-tourist-visa

Hi what type of visa if I’m accompanying my employer to US as a domestic helper and what are the questions to be ask in interviewing me getting visa? Thanks

HI…My daughter has an American book, she’s a year old. She was born here in Accra, Ghana but due to my girlfriend citizenship, she was able to transmit her citizenship it to our daughter. My girlfriend is currently in the US, I and my daughter wants to go for a visit, would they grant me a visa if i try to get b2 visa. And how is the possibilities of me getting the visa

I have an American boyfriend,we met online,he ask me to come visit him in the USA and he sent me a letter of invitation and his Own company ID card,I was denied one and reapply again.please what can I do to get my visa approved,I have 3 property on lease which was given to me by my late dad because am the only child…so I really don’t know why my visa was denied,maybe the reason was I said he is my boyfriend and I met him online…please what should I say instead of that

Hello, did your boyfriend also sent you his bank certificate, bank statement, or any financial proof? Or is it just his Letter of Invitation and Company ID that he sent you? Maybe that’s one more reason why you got denied.

Is it okay you haven’t met before? I have a boyfriend in us and we never met each other but he wanted me to go there on his all expenses

Hello.. So far, this is the best blog I saw in terms of tips when applying for a US visa. My concern right now is that I’m a Freelancer (like what you mentioned on your blog – I can show my remittance, etc.) as proof that that is my current source of income. However, I am getting anxious on the part where the Consul may ask if I have any plans in working in the US. Currently, I work for a US company for a little over 2 years. They were the ones who invited me to go to the US so I can join the company’s 1st quarter strat planning. I feel this is not an edge for me because it may give the consul the notion that I am going to stay there for good because I already have someone to work for. Any thoughts or tips on how I’ll overcome my anxiety? Will really appreciate your reply.

Hi Lucy! I have the same situation right now. May idea kaba if ma aapprove ito?

Hi isa po akong domestic helper dito sa Singapore and yung uncle ko sa california asked me to apply a us tourist visa. Yung katulad ko bang working permit holder ay may chance na makpasa sa or ma grant ng visa?

Hello, I have a boyfriend from US, he visited me here in Philippines (twice already). Now he wants me to visit (tourist visa) his place and meet his parents and after we will proceed of getting married here in the Philippines. He just want me to meet his parents first. It is my first time to travel in other country. My passport has no stamps at all. We will share the expenses. I am worried on the interview and what should be the document I need to prepare first? What will my chances of getting approved?

Parehas tayo ng sitwasyon sis.

I just want to let you know that we passed the interview! Eto unang sinundan kong blog regarding applying for a tourist visa. Thank you so much! Super saya!

Hi.. I’ve been planning to apply for us tourist visa.. i here in saudi arabia at the moment working as a nurse..honestly i feel nervous for the interview..im just confuse what to answer in the ds-160 form that says,who will fund for my trip..something like that..wherein the choices are self etc…my company will be responsible for my ticket..and for house,i will stay with my aunt..and for other staff i have my own money..so what i will put? thanks…

hi, Im applying tourist visa in US but two times denied can you please give me suggestion to approved my visit visa in GUAM .

I’m traveling to Canada for 3 weeks with confirmed booking. The plan is to drive to New York for 4 or 5 days and be back to Canada. Do you think I can get the visa approval if I will stay for less than a week in US? Thank you.

i want to like canada who help me

Hello. Just to thank you for these questions, it really helped me a lot in obtaining my visa. Five questions from this blog were asked by the consul, and because of practice ( and ofcourse honesty) I answered them with conviction. So, just THANK YOU! ?

Hi Miss. Kach,

Paano po mgaaply ng appointment if family kayo? me my wife and daughter. Thanks a lot.

Can we give the answer in Hindi for USA

Good Day, We applied in US consulate in Dubai last June 5,2018. Im working as a nurse for 11 years and my wife is working as a respiratory therapist for 10 years.We are both working in a government sector.We have a clean record here and in our homeland in Philippines.And we traveled in different places like in UK 2 times in France,Italy,Netherland,Germany,Japan,Singapore,Malaysia and Hongkong. I have a brother in America and he is already US citizen there. Our purpose of our visit is to celebrate our 10th year wedding anniversary in US and to see my brother. Finally when we received our passport we are approved but its only 1 year validity with multiple entry.And we noticed that there is an annotation mentioned in our visa “UAE TCN”. My concern are why is there an annotation like that in our visa and why only 1 year. Most of our colleagues here who also a Filipinos like us who applied US visa got their tourist visa with 10 years validity and no annotation of UAE TCN? Kindly enlighten us please. Thank you!

Hello Jeffrey, I think I also received your email? UAE TCN means you’re a third country national! I think it has something to do with your work and to see if you’ll return back after this visit but to be honest, the only best way to know this is by emailing the USA consulate themselves! Other than that, proceed with your trip! Return back to UAE and apply again, maybe they’ll give you the 10 year next time!

Hi miss kach, I have a boyfriend from US, he visited me here in Philippines last April. It was his first time visit here. Now he wants me to visit (tourist visa) his place and meet his parents. And this is my first time to travel in other country. My boyfriend provide all my expenses. I am worried on the interview and what should be the document I need to prepare first.

Hi Karch, a friend in the usa who wants to invete me. I want to go there with my girl friend (fiancé). I am seperatws from my wife and I am currently seeking divorcé. She is also separated and seeking too divorcé. If we need to travel, will our complicated marital statuses mess our interview?

Hello, my Filipina girlfriend and I read your blog and loved it. I traveled to Negros a couple months ago and met Helen. We fell in love and she would like to come visit me and my family (Tourist Visa) before we decide to get married. If marriage was right for us, we would apply for a Fiance Visa.

We were VERY prepared for the Tourist visa interview. Her application was PERFECT, she was relaxed, happy, and more than prepared to answer any question.

Here is what happened at the interview – Why do you want to go to the US? Helena says “to visit my boyfriend and his family.” How long have you been dating? Helen says ” a couple months. The consular then handed her a denial paper and said “sorry mam.” She walked away in tears. The interview lasted less than a minute. She had all sorts of documents to give him that would help prove she was returning to the Philippines, but he just asked 2 questions and handed her a denial. She has a squeaky clean history as well.

We don’t know what to do now. It seems as though she will be denied again if we try a second time. Would applying for a Fiance Visa have better chances of success than a Tourist Visa?

Thanks for any help you can give ?

David Hardy

its because you said a few months -is this girl you are dating employed? -has she traveled outside of the philippines? -how was she dressed and how did she answer – her accent, her english etc etc.

logic – you only dated a few months and she wanted to visit your family in the US (the consul must have sensed something wrong here)

Hi miss Kach! I really do hope you can answer what I am going to ask you. I’m just 17 years old and I have a boyfriend in the USA and we are in a relationship for a year and half.He is filipino and a green card holder for about 1 and half year now. He’s inviting me to spend my vacation in the USA and also to meet his parents . He is 22 and we have a 5 year age gap. Does our age gap will affect the the approval of my visa? A tourist visa to be exact. And he is going to sponsor my trip. We’re worried that I might get denied because of my age, and the gap between us. We’re hoping for your answer asap and Thank you so much in advance! have a nice day

Hi! I delivered my child in the states last 2014… I have a good insurance that’s why it was convenient to give birth there. I stayed in the states for less than 2 months and went back to Nassau, Bahamas. I reapplied for tourist visa after it expired but sad to say, I was being denied. The consul was asking me why I chose to deliver the baby there when I worked in the hospital in Bahamas… He also asked me if I paid all the bills? I was being honest, telling him I still have a balance because I thought my insuRance had paid all. I wasn’t able to present a receipt… Well, it all started when he asked me how long haveI stayed in the states, so I told him that it was about 2 months … and he followed a question why I stayed there long… so got to answer him honestly that I delivered a baby there.. and I admit I was nervous and wasn’t able to answer him clearly… sigh… but pls give me an advise what to do next… well i paid the bills already but want the best answer I can give next time… would gladly appreciate ur opinion…. Thanx!

Hi Pls Help ME I travel before in US with my employer IM wprking as a nanay before then my employer stay in Hongkong now and I decide to Go back to Philippines then I apply again Tourist in US I denied bec he ask ME if. Have bussiness and How much my money… I Show UP. Have 100 thousand but still denied now I try again to Go to US for Tourist Pls Help ME

I’m going for a business conference

Hi, I received letter of invitation from my friend for a visiting but now I am 7 months pregnant does it makes a problem to get visa?

Possibly – if your boyfriend has red/ginger hair that it is highly likely that your application will be rejected

Hi Katch, i just want to ask, i have double jobs at the moment but the thing is there’s only one employer to put into the application form? I put on my full time employer, but the question is what salary should i declare on the application form ? Should i combine them or not? THank you for the help.

hi can you help me i was just confused if what im going to answer with this questions. Im applying for tourist visa in the usa. here’s the first question (purpose of your trip) and (specify) what im going to answer their?

Same case here, can’t wait for an answer

Hi -How many days did you wait for the interview? Is it depending on tha slot? -does it take 3 weeks to wait because i have only 3 weeks vacation in the philippines. -do you need history in traveling?

Im planning to apply in philippines because i think its better than here in UAE on my vacation leave.

Thank you soo much.

apply 1-2 months before your planned schedule. since applicants in us embassy in the philippines is quiet a lot (esp summer), you have to apply your visa ahead of time. be always prepared to answer such question like “why you applied for visa here in the PI and not in UAE?” its always been asked since your staying in UAE much more than in the philippines. God Bless. Ajja :*

AIREEN NUEVA March 29 2018 at 5:55am

Hi Ms. Kach…

Can you help me how to get visa My boyfriend was visited me here last march 2017…and he will visit me again this coming April 16 2018 he really wanted me to visit and meet his parent and bring me also to those wonderful tourist pot in his country.its my first time to apply US visa so i didnt know what to do…am afraid to denied because it was happened to me before when i got flight to thailand for vacation at cebu pacific last feb,18 it gives me a terrible interview redundant questions that gets me in trouble cuz im not prepare for this,only i know is nothing problem to visit near country and this will be suddgest of friend to me that it helps also if your passport has a stamp from any country of asea u visit if ever u had a plan to visit US ,and thats why my boyfriend help me some of my expenses…but things happened are i guess ruined my travel record so really need your help Ms. Kach

I await your reply, Aireen

Hello AIreen, you can contact me here – https://mrandmrshowe.com/lifestyle-blog/travel-mentoring-coaching

Here is what happened at the interview – Why do you want to go to the US? Helena says “to visit my boyfriend and his family.” How long have you been dating? Helen says ” a couple months. The consular then handed her a denial paper and said “sorry mam.” She walked away in tears. The interview lasted less than a minute. She had all sorts of documents to give him that would help prove she was returning to the Philippines, but he just asked 2 questions and handed her a denial. She has a squeaky clean history as well.

We don’t know what to do now. It seems as though she will be denied again if we try a second time. Would applying for a Fiance Visa have better chances of success than a Tourist Visa?

Thanks for any help you can give 🙂

Good day, Admin, I need your help iam about to book my appointment for B1/B2 visa, iam a family man I have my wife and my children’s. And am working , what can do to boost the chance of my approval. Thanks

Hello I am planning to get a tourist visa in the US to visit my relatives and attend alumni homecoming in Las Vegas together with my cousin in California she will be sponsoring my stay in the US. Do I have a chance to get a US visa

definitely yes, just present all the proofs you have to show to the consul esp the backgrounds of your sponsor. Best of Luck :*

Me and my Mom got rejected for B1/B2 USA visa,i want to know if we want to reapply should we still apply together or separately?thanks.

I await your response.

Hello! I suggest you reply together and make sure your appointment is the same time!

I won a lufthansa airline economy return ticket, during my form filling i put them as my sponsor. do you think it will be helpful? i only have my congratulatory letter with me and not the ticket . im just curious .. my interview is in the next 30days.

Hi I m a BHMS doctor praticing in India .. my tourist visa got rejected .. could you let me know the answer that I should give if the interviewer asks me who will look after the clinic after I go to Usa .. I m guessing my answer to this question rejected my visa ..

Thank you in advance

Please can you give me the list of places I can visit in New York city, because it’s the city I am going to stay at if given a visa. Thanks

Here are my New York guides –> https://twomonkeystravelgroup.com/?s=new+york

Hello sir/mam.. I have a query.. I filled my us visa D160 form n submitted my application n got my interview appointment fixed in next 2 weeks. While in my form I filled that I ll b self sponsoring my trip since I have around 10lakh in my account. But NW when I talked to my CA he said that since all the properties u Have are on ur father’s name so it will b ur father who will b sponsoring ur trip..now tell me what should I do?? Please help me.

If you will solely be paying for your trip – no relatives to stay within the USA and you’ll be buying your own flights etc, it’s okay to declare that you’re self-funding your trip! Your father’s property will just be the proof that you have family to return to in your country.

Good day, i would like to ask some advise from you maam. I would like to visit my mother this april 11, 2018 and staywithherforatleasta week, just to want to have a surprise visit to her for her on her 85 birthday her age. Im 54 years old. I am planning to go to Philippines after a week for there are huge work back home… my question is do i have a big chance to get visit visa in USA? beside i am oldmaybe they willnot think that i will work in USAandi haveno intention of working there.afteralli am 54 now. No need plan working there it would be hardfor my age working there. Hope that you reply soon thank you and have a nice day ahead

Am Muh-Awwal Tajudeen Olaonipekun from Nigeria, I received an invitation from my uncle last year and I was denied from the US embassy, my travel experience is Benin, To go and Ghana and have booked another appointment date before coming across you. Please tell me tips to gain a visa for this second time coz am totally confused

Just fill up the application form properly and make sure you know how to answer the consul questions. Practice!

Hi kach,my boyfriend wanted me to visit him but i dont have any job here in the philippines even bank accounts..but he can afford all of my expenses when im there in the US and also my plane ticket.is there a chance that my visitor visa will approved?im very hoping your for your reply..

HELLO HOPE YOU HELP ME TO ANSWER A FEW QUESTION IN MY MIND IM PLANNING TO FLIGHT WITH MY AMERICAN HUSBAND AND MY CHILD TO AMERICA JUST TO VISIT NOT TO MIGRATE ALREADY CAUSE STILL PLANNING TO STUDY AS A NURSE HERE IN PHIL. IS IYOU THINK THEY CAN GRANT ME?

Yes as long as you can answer the consul interview prepared and with supporting documents from your Husband! =)

I have a few questions if you don’t mind. My girlfriend is an Indian national now living in India. I am an American. We first started dating when she was a graduate student here in the US (we broke up but then decided to get back together – long story short). We would both like her to come here for the intent of getting engaged, but want to see how it goes for a few months before and spend the summer traveling. She is not currently working in India. I am a PhD student. Do you think this sounds problematic? Originally she had lived in the US for about 4 years while a graduate student, and would be coming to the place where she was in school. Obviously, we would follow the law and conditions of the visa. But we’re a little afraid that the “going to see my boyfriend about getting engaged” coupled with “not currently employed” will make things difficult. I have heard that specific invitations can make things easier. If I send her a wedding invitation for my brother’s wedding this summer might that help? Any advice you have would be great – thanks a lot.

It will be my schedule interview on friday, january 12, 2018! Wish me luck, Kach! You are such a big help woth your tips and blogs! More power! Mwah mwah!

How was it?

hi! Kach, how you will know if they gonna give you a 10 year multiple entry visa or a single entry visa?thank you.

If you apply for Personal Tourist trip, they will automatically give you 10 years visa.. for business trip, it will depend on the consul.

Hi! Kach, thank you for all your info. What about in port of entry in us? do you still need to bring supporting documents?If YES what are those? thank you…

Just to make sure you will also bring all the supporting documents you brought at the Embassy.. they don’t usually ask for it but most of the time they’ll ask your itinerary and return flight/ onward flight ticket.

Hi kach,this is my first time to get an online application as tourist visa in the US.wish me luck for the incoming interview.

MY NAME IS DAVID MY FAMILY AND I APPLIED ON 12TH OCT 2017 WE WERE DENIED FOR NO REASON ,BUT I GET MAYBE BCOS IS ONLY GHANA IS MY TRAVELED EXPERIENCE,AND TALK OF FAMILY TIE,I VE A GOOD JOB WITH WELL PAY SALARY BUT NO WAY TO LET HIM KNOW AM NOT INTERESTED IN STAYING MORE THAN 3 WEEKS,AND PLANNING OF GOING BACK FEBRUARY 2018. IS THERE ANYTHING I NEED TO DO PLS ADVICE ME THANKS

what can i do btter this time

There are no tricks fancie visa

mr kach it would be soo nice to hear from you as soon as possible.

Hello Mr cach I RECIEVE A LETTER OF INVITATION FROM A AMERICAN FRIEND and ive been recently at embassy for interview but i get denied for a visit visa B2, on december 27 , but my friend call me to reapply as possible for november is that ok or i should wait along ?

A blessed day Ms. Kach,I want to visit my weak uncle, last week only he rushed to the hospital for emergency happened in their house. He wanted to visit us again here in the Phils after a long years but his doctor not allowed to travel, will you please help me to have a tourist visa even if I have no work here in the Philippines? But I assured you that the eldest son of my uncle give me an Affidavit of Support if needed. God bless.

Hi Ms. Kach, i admire how confident you are, I have my sked interview this coming Oct 24 and i feel nervous maybe its because im not fluent in English, do you think it maybe a reason to be denied, anyway im thinking it positively and hoping for a US VISA, I need more info. Hope you have time to talk with me. God bless.

Hi im interested to apply for a US tourist visa but i have a pending immigrant application.Will it affect the approval of my application? Im a nurse by profession and has worked in the US for almost 3 years.Pls help me on the process of obtaining a tourist visa.Thanks.

hi ms.kach. i’m planning to get a us tourist visa hir in dammam saudi arabia. is it easier to get approved hir while im working in the kingdom ? wat are the requirements and tips about getting approved ? thank u?

It was real a great tips you have mentioned and it seems like i need little help filling my form can you please take some time out

Please, kindly send me Itinerary.

Hello there, I don’t know where to start my tears over flowing. I need help regarding my sister denial.

I’m here sitting next to my mother who fighting for her life, we been here in the ICU for 15 days, she have intracerebral hemorrhage.

My sister just recently apply to her tourist visa to see my mother( that nobody know when she will be waking up).we had all the document from the hospital medical record to the Doctor’s letter.

My name is lolita a US citizen who asking a help for my sister tourist visa. Please help sister to hold my mother for her last breath.

Any reply with this email would greatly appreciate. Thank you and God Bless

HI KACH, PLEASE CAN YOU SEND ME A SAMPLE ITIRENARY FOR US TOURIST VISA THANK YOU SO MUCH, GOD BLESS YOU.

Hi Kachi, I have bf online we dont meet yet. Because of his business at home can’t leave and he got 6yrs.old daughter.. he suggest to visit him and he sponsor for everything.. What kind of documents he need to send me.

Thanks betty.

Hi Kach, I recently applied on a business USA visa and got rejected twice. My employer had given me an opportunity to train in the US. But so far, I was the first one to be rejected in our team. That time, I was working for less than 2 year, had been to one country only. Today, I’ve been to 5 countries already and will be going to Japan soon, and my salary’s increased too. Do you have any suggestions on how I can have higher chances of getting a US VISA next time? I was told being young and a female were a few of the red flags they’d seen in me.

we have same experienced, missed all business trips cuz of denied visa. I have another interview Next week and worried if will reject again. Last question i remembered was “r u single”? when i answered yes he handover my passport and says i can apply again anytime?

Please,kindly send me itinerary.

If everything but you have been traveled before can deny you?

If everything but you have been traveled before.

Hi. Thanks for the info. My sister is getting married and she and her husband wanted me to attend the wedding so they want me to apply for a tourist visa. I am currently unemployed but I have a bank account will that be enough proof for the embassy that I will go back to my homeland? Thanks

how do i apply for a usa visa can you help me with there website as to apply thanks

Hello Calvin 🙂 you should read this one: https://twomonkeystravelgroup.com/usa-visa-tips-for-filipinos/

Hi miss katch thank you for helpful information. I’m planning to apply this year, i have some question hope you can assist me. Thanks

Comment here and will see if I can answer your questions! Thanks!

Hi Kach, I am going to get married in the US and I am planning to bring my sisters there to attend. They are 42 and 43 of age. They both have their family here in the Philippines. One of them has an established work here . The other one is a housewife since. husband is a seafarer. Both of their sons are still studying still. Do you think they will have a good chance of getting approved?

Thank you so much

What is meaning section214 (b) interview

Hello Glend, yes of course! Just make sure that they will fill up the application form properly!

Hi Kach, how long does it take to get your passport back if approved? Priority: Regular (Via delivery)

I’m carolina working in libya for 15 years planning to apply a tourist visa on march shall i apply now ?i will go for holiday on march in the philipines for 3months….

Very helpful citizens good job….

Thank you very much….a Big big help to us.God bless u.

Great post as always, Kach! This is extremely beneficial for those who’d always wanted to go to the US, but is always denied a visa! Thanks for sharing 🙂

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on my application in the US Embassy they always asked if im married since im a gay i told them i am partnered and showed them our bond ring it helped me

Hi miss kach,,good eve..i read your tips how to apply in US as a tourist visa..i need more info,and more information..i hope u have time for me to talk..god bless you always.pls msg me back.as soon us possible..

When it comes to travel, I have absolutely no plans of going to the USA. It’s just that I got curious and decided to read the questions. I think you have a good suggestion with one thing being very clear. HONESTY. For me, I cannot take it when I have to be scrutinized. I feel that to question my character is a violation of my person. That explains why I am not going to the USA, and instead, go to countries where I do not have to go through the process of proving I am worthy of being their visitor.

I feel you, exactly my sentiments, those u.s. consuls are not too friendly, to saythe least….

Don’t be so sensitive. Americans are practical ppl. As long as the job is done….no hard feelings!!!!

Thanks …big help

I would like to apply an EMPLOYMENT VISA to USA what is the requirements.

HI miss kach.. Thank you ..very informative and clear information.. Looking forward for your more blogs soon.. Been a fun for a couple of months now.. By the way.. What are the easiest way to get a fiancée visa and how? Thanks in advance! Godbless..

There are no tricks in applying for a fiance visa. Everybody has to go through the same process. I will advise you to do it yourself though, instead of hiring a lawyer to do it on your behalf. Goodluck!!

Thank you so much for this! Huge help! ???

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Top 10 B-1/B-2 Visa Interview Questions with Answers

Prepare for your b-1/b-2 interview with these 20 sample questions and visa interview answers to boost your confidence and readiness..

Key Takeaways:

• B-1/B-2 visa interview is vital, convincing the officer of temporary intent to visit the U.S. and return home.
• To ace the interview, honesty, clarity, and preparation are key in answering common visa questions like purpose, finances, and plans.
• Tips for success include punctuality, appropriate attire, carrying required documents , maintaining composure, and confidence during the interview.

Securing your B-1/B-2 Visa: Top 10 Sample Interview Questions with Answers

Embarking on the journey to obtain your B-1/B-2 visa can often seem like navigating through a labyrinth of requirements and paperwork. However, the key milestone in this process is undoubtedly the visa interview. To successfully clear this hurdle, preparation is your best ally. This post aims to equip you with insights into some of the most commonly asked B-1/B-2 visa interview questions, along with suggested responses to help you make a positive impression.

Why Is the Visa Interview Important?

The visa interview is a critical step in the application process for anyone hoping to secure a B-1 (for business) or B-2 (for tourism or visiting) visa to the United States. It’s your chance to convince the consular officer of your intentions to visit the U.S. temporarily and your commitment to return to your home country post-visit.

How to Answer Common B-1/B-2 Visa Interview Questions

Your responses should be honest, clear, and concise. Let’s delve into some frequently asked questions and how best to answer them.

1. What is the purpose of your visit to the United States?

Your answer should match the intent of your visa application. Whether it’s for a business conference (B-1) or tourism (B-2), be specific and honest about your plans.

Also of Interest:

How to complete the ds-160 form online: a step-by-step guide, step-by-step guide to check your kyc status, 2. have you visited the united states before.

If yes, discuss your previous trip briefly and mention how it abides by the visa conditions. If not, simply say so.

3. Do you have relatives in the United States? If yes, who are they?

Be candid about any relatives in the U.S., including their relationship to you and their immigration status , if asked.

4. What is your current occupation?

Detail your current job and emphasize why it’s important for you to return to your home country post your U.S. visit (for instance, ongoing projects or responsibilities).

5. How long do you intend to stay in the United States?

Provide a straightforward response based on your travel itinerary or the event you are attending.

6. How will you finance your trip?

Explain how you plan to cover the expenses of your trip, whether through personal savings, sponsorship by someone else, or company sponsorship.

7. Can you show your return ticket?

If you have a return ticket, say yes and be prepared to show it if required. If not, explain your travel plans.

8. What is your monthly income?

Be honest about your monthly income, as this demonstrates your financial stability and ties to your home country.

9. Where will you stay in the United States?

Provide the address of where you’ll be staying, whether it’s a hotel, with friends, or relatives.

10. Do you have a leave approval from your job?

If employed, having a letter from your employer granting leave for the duration of your visit strengthens your application.

While these sample questions and answers serve as a guideline, remember each interview is unique. Your situation might require additional details or entirely different answers.

Additional Tips for a Successful B-1/B-2 Visa Interview

Here are some extra pointers to keep in mind:

• Be Punctual : Arriving early shows respect for the process and the consular official.
• Dress Appropriately : While there’s no need for formal attire, dressing neatly and professionally is advisable.
• Carry Necessary Documentation : Bring all required documents neatly organized, including your passport, photos, proof of funds, and any invitation letters.
• Stay Calm and Confident : It’s normal to feel nervous, but maintaining composure and answering confidently can leave a positive impression.

Where Can I Find More Information?

For detailed guidance and the complete list of required documents, visit the official U.S. Visas website . This resource is invaluable for anyone applying for a B-1/B-2 visa, offering up-to-date information on the application process, fees, and much more.

Your B-1/B-2 visa interview doesn’t have to be a daunting experience. With the right preparation and understanding of what to expect, you can approach it with confidence. Remember, honesty and clarity are your best policies when answering the consular officer’s questions. Use these sample questions and answers as a foundation to build your understanding and prepare for your interview. Good luck!

This Article In A Nutshell:

Navigating the B-1/B-2 visa journey can be daunting, but acing the interview is key. Prepare with our top 20 sample questions and answers. Be honest, precise, and stay calm. Punctuality and proper attire matter. Gather required documents. Visit the official U.S. Visas website for more details. Approach the interview with confidence. Best of luck! — By VisaVerge.com

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US Tourist Visa Sample Interview Questions and Answers

Sample answers to common questions during the US tourist visa interview are given here. The exact questions may vary, but this article can give you some idea of what to expect during the visitor visa interview.

Q: Why do you want to travel to the USA?

A:  For tourism purposes and to visit our son/daughter.  We want to visit places such as Niagara Falls, Chicago, Detroit, and Pittsburgh. These are within a driveable distance from our daughter’s town. If possible, we will also like to visit Las Vegas and California. ( Change your answer accordingly. )

Q: Why do you want to visit only at this time?

A: Our son/daughter has arranged for his/her leave from work during that time frame. We are planning to visit the US in the summer months when the weather will be good for tourism. Also, we want to visit the US before we get old, so that we can enjoy all the tourist places fully.

If planning to visit during the winter months, you can say you would like to experience fall colors, snow, celebrate Christmas and New Year in the US, etc.

Q: How long will you stay in the US?

A:  X number of months.

Q: Why do you want a 6-month visa? Can’t you finish your trip in a shorter time?

A: The US is a large country and there is a lot to see. At an old age, we can’t visit many places in a hurry. Moreover, our son/daughter can not take leave from work for a long period at one time. We would like to experience different seasons in the US and also spend some time with our son/daughter and their family. We want to see fall colors/snow or celebrate Christmas, Independence Day (fireworks), New Year, etc. in the US However, a shorter visa would also be acceptable if you feel that is appropriate.

Q: Where will you stay in the US?

A:  At XYZ street, city, state, zip. Memorize the address and make sure it is the same as the one you provided in your visa application.

Q: How much do you expect this trip to cost?

A:  My son/daughter is going to take care of all the expenses. Be prepared to show all the  sponsor documents .

Sponsor and relatives in USA

Q: Who is sponsoring you?

A:  Our son/daughter.

Q: Is your son/daughter married?

A:  Yes/No.

Q: Does your son/daughter have any children?

Q: Is your daughter/daughter-in-law currently pregnant?

A:  Yes/No/I don’t know. Be truthful.

Q: What is your daughter’s birth date?

A:  XYZ

Q: What is your son-in-law’s birth date?

Q: What is the date of your daughter’s wedding anniversary?

A:  XYZ. It may be helpful to have some wedding photographs handy.

Q: What will you do at home when your daughter and son-in-law go out to work?

A:  Our daughter doesn’t work as she is on an H4 visa (not allowed to work). She has a car of her own and we plan to drive around to visit nearby places.

Q: What does your daughter do?

A:  Our daughter is a home-maker.

Q: What does your son-in-law do?

A: He is a mechanical engineer working for a mechanical engineering software company named, XYZ, in XYZ city, XYZ state. Be prepared to show proof of employment and other financial papers just in case.

Q: Where does your daughter and son-in-law stay in the US?

A:  XYZ city, XYZ state. Memorize the names of the towns thoroughly – this is the primary place you will be visiting in the US, so you should know its name properly. You don’t have to tell the complete address, just the city and the state.

Q: Can I have the contact details of your son/daughter?

A:  Provide the phone number and email address. Memorize them. Make sure they are the same as the ones in the visa documents.

Q: How long has it been since the last time you met your daughter?

A:  This is an important question and should be answered carefully and confidently as per the reality of your case. 

Answer for a special case is shown here:  Answer: Our daughter is currently here, visiting us and her other relatives. We would like to travel with her to the US She will be taking us around the US for sightseeing. Then after a few months, the two of us will return to our home country while our daughter will continue to stay there with her husband. We have never traveled internationally before, and it will be much more comfortable for us to travel in our daughter’s company.

Q: Do you have relatives in the US? Who are they?

A: Yes/No. Our son/daughter is there. Don’t reveal the details of other relatives unless asked first.

Q: How long has your son/daughter been in the US?

A: For X number of years.

Q: What is the legal status (What visa) of your son/daughter?

A:  My son is on an H1 visa, my daughter-in-law is on an H4 visa (Or daughter is on an H1 visa, son-in-law is on an H4 visa etc.)  My son/daughter is a green card holder.  My son/daughter is a US citizen.  Be prepared to show proof of their legal status.

Q: Did your son/daughter study in the US? When/Where/What?

A: Yes/No. If yes, be prepared with details such as the time, university, major, etc.

Q: When your son/daughter went to the US for the first time, what visa did they enter on?

A:  Answer truthfully.

Q: How much does your son/daughter earn per year?

A:  $xx,xxx per year. Be prepared to show financial documents such as an employment letter, pay stubs, and income tax returns to support this.

Q: Where does your son/daughter work?

A:  At XYZ. Memorize the name of the company.

Q: If your son/daughter is studying, who is paying for it?

A:  He/She is paying himself/herself for all the expenses. Additionally, he/she is in the condition to pay for all the expenses for our visit as well. Be prepared to show proof.

Q: When does your son/daughter plan to visit you here next time?

A:  They don’t have any fixed plan currently. Maybe next year or the year after that. (If you say the same year, the consulate officer may argue that you don’t need to go to the US if they are already coming to your home country to visit you.)

Q: Do you have any close relatives in the US?

Q: Has anyone filed the green card petition for you?

A:  Yes/No

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Q: Have you booked airline tickets?

Q: Have you been to the US before?

Q: Have you ever traveled internationally before?

Q: When you visited the US before, how long did you stay?

A: Answer truthfully.

Q: When you visited the US before, did you extend your stay? Can I see the extension approval letter?

A:  Yes/No. If you applied for a visitor visa extension, show the  proof of the extension (I-797, Notice of Action) . If you left the US before your extension got approved, and if your extension was rejected, show the proof that you filed for an extension before your I-94 expired and that you left before the extension was rejected.

Q: Will your wife/husband accompany you on your trip?

A: Answer truthfully. If only you are planning to visit, be prepared for the answer to why. If you are a widow/widower, answer accordingly. Other reasons could be: too busy with business, can’t get enough days off of work to go to the US, need to take care of the family, etc.

Q: When do you plan to travel?

A:  In the month of XYZ.

Q: Have you bought your airline tickets?

A:  I will buy (our son/daughter will buy) them once we get the visa.

Q: Have you purchased visitor medical insurance?

A:  I will buy (our son/daughter will buy) it once we get the visa.

Q: Do you have a credit card?

A:  Yes/No. If you have it, show it.

Q: What do you do here?

A: Answer truthfully.  e.g.,  I am retired. I am in the business of XYZ. I work at XYZ.

Q: Who will take care of your business when you are visiting the US?

A:  My partner (or son or someone else) will look after it until I return.

Q: Could you please show me your visiting card (business card)?

A:  If you are employed or have a business, show the card. If you are retired or don’t have the card, answer accordingly.

Q: If you are working, how will you go to the US for six months?

A:  I have accumulated leave over the past several years. Show the leave approval letter.

Q: Can I see your leave approval?

A:  If you are employed, show the leave approval letter. Otherwise, answer accordingly.

Q: When did you retire?

A: Answer truthfully.  E.g., in March 1999.

Q: How much pension do you get?

A: Answer truthfully.  e.g., Rs. 21,000 per month.  Also, show the pension book.

Q: What is your annual income?

A: Answer truthfully. Be prepared to show proof such as a pay check, income tax return, etc. Avoid using the unit, lakh. Instead say one hundred thousand.

Q:  Your income is not enough to support your travel to the USA. How will you pay for it?

A:  My son/daughter/son-in-law/daughter-in-law is sponsoring the trip. They will take care of all the expenses during the trip.  Be prepared to show the documents mentioned in the  sponsor documents  that your sponsor has sent you.

Q: Will you work in the US?

A:  No, I am going there for tourism.

Q: Will you do business in the US?

Q: What will you do on your return?

A:  Answer accordingly.

Q: Will you come back after your visit?

A:  Yes, we definitely will.

Q: How can you assure me that you will come back?

A:  All our relatives, including our only other daughter and our only grandchild are here. Also, our elderly mother who is partially dependent on us is here. We own two bungalows and a shop in XYZ city. We have a large amount of money in our bank balance. I also run an engineering consultancy business with a partner. (Show documents for all these.)

Q: What property do you have here?

A:  Mention whatever you have (e.g., we have a house/flat/shop etc.). Be prepared to show viable proof of those properties.

Q: Who will take care of your property when you are away from home?

A:  We have made arrangements with friends/relatives to take care of them while we are away.  My other son will be taking care of it while we are away.

Q: How many children do you have?

A: Answer accordingly. Stress upon the children you have in your home country and also if they have grandchildren, be sure to mention them. It would also be good to carry a few family photos proving that.

Q: What relatives do you have in India?

A: Answer accordingly. If applicable, it would be good to mention the relatives who are dependent upon you, such as old parents, etc. This would further strengthen your case that you will indeed return to your home country.

Q: Where do you stay here (in your country)?

A:  Tell the complete address.

Q: Do you pay income tax?

A: State truthfully.

Q: Are you going to the US for any terrorist activity?

A:  No.

Q: Who lives with you currently and what do they do?

Q: How many siblings do you have? Where do they live? What do they do? How many children do they have?

Q: Do you have a car?

Q: How many servants do you have?

Q: Who will take care of your house when you are away?

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B1/B2 Visa Interview: Top 10 US Visitor Visa Questions

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Welcome, future travelers, to the ultimate guide on cracking the US Tourist/Visitor Visa interview! As you embark on your journey to the land of dreams, it's important to prepare for the face-to-face interview that determines your visa approval. Fear not, as we've compiled the top 10 most common questions asked during US Tourist Visa interviews, along with expert tips and sample answers to help you impress the consular officer and secure your ticket to the US.

Why Do US Visa Officers Ask Questions in Tourist Visa Interview?

When you step into the US visa interview room, you may wonder why the visa officers ask a barrage of questions. Well, there's a method to this seemingly intense process. Visa officers have a crucial responsibility of determining your eligibility and assessing the genuineness of your intentions for US travel. Through their questions, they want to understand your purpose of travel, the duration of your stay, your ties to your home country, and your ability to cover your expenses financially. Their goal is to ensure that you meet the requirements of the US tourist (B1/B2) visa category you're applying for and that you will adhere to the US immigration laws. So, while it may feel daunting, remember that the visa officers are there to make fair assessments and help facilitate your travel aspirations within the legal framework.

1. Why do you want to travel to the US?

Tip: Be sincere and specific about your purpose. Discuss the aspects of American culture or places you find interesting and why they appeal to you. If possible, add personal anecdotes or experiences that have shaped this interest.

Sample Answer: I've always been fascinated by American history and culture, and I would love to explore this firsthand by visiting landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and museums like the Smithsonian.

Reasoning: Honesty is the best policy. The visa officer wants to understand your interest in the US. Your desire to experience American culture demonstrates genuine curiosity and aligns with the purpose of a B2 Visa.

2. Have you travelled to other countries before?

Tip: Share a detailed account of your travel history. Include the duration of your stay, purpose of travel, and experiences respecting immigration rules of the countries visited. This will build a portrait of you as a responsible traveller who respects international laws.

Sample Answer: Yes, I have travelled to the United Kingdom, France, and Japan. Each trip was for tourism and lasted approximately two weeks.

Reasoning: This gives the interviewer an idea of your travel history and indicates your compliance with immigration rules in other countries.

3. What is your occupation?

Tip: To answer "What is your occupation? or Why is your income source?", you have to be clear about your current employment status and role. If possible, elaborate on your responsibilities, your tenure, and the industry you are working in. This can paint a fuller picture of your professional life, showcasing stability and commitment.

Sample Answer: I am a software engineer working with XYZ corporation for the past five years.

Reasoning: Having a stable job back home is a strong tie, indicating you're likely to return after your visit.

4. How long do you plan to stay in the US?

Tip: Align your planned stay with your visit's purpose. Explain the rationale behind the duration. For instance, if you plan to visit several cities or attend a special event, factor that into your response.

Sample Answer: I plan to stay for three weeks to fully enjoy my vacation and visit the major tourist spots.

Reasoning: A reasonable timeframe for your visit shows you respect the visa conditions and plan to leave before your visa expires.

5. Where will you stay in the US?

Tip: Provide specifics about your accommodations. Whether it's a hotel or a friend's place, give details like the address, the duration of stay at each location, and why you chose those particular accommodations.

Sample Answer: I have a reservation at the Hilton in New York for the first week and then an Airbnb booked in Los Angeles for the remaining two weeks.

Reasoning: Concrete accommodation plans exhibit your responsibility and planning abilities, which are positive indicators to visa officers.

6. How will you sponsor you trip?

Tip: To answer "How will you sponsor your trip?" or "Who is your sponsor for this trip?", mention your financial stability by talking about your savings, salary, or other income sources such as real estate and investments. Explain how you've budgeted for this trip, considering all possible expenses including travel, accommodation, food, attractions, and emergency funds. Or, if you have a company or other people sponsoring your trip, mention their financial details.

Sample Answer: I have been saving for this trip over the past two years and it is around $10,000. Plus, I have a steady income of $1500 from my job and two apartments building, which will cover the cost of this trip without financial strain.

Reasoning: This shows your financial self-sufficiency and reassures that you will not seek employment during your stay, which is against B2 Visa rules.

7. Who will take care of your home/job while you're away?

Tip: Indicate that you've made responsible arrangements for your absence. Share details of who will manage your responsibilities and how they're prepared to do so, further showcasing your planning skills and intention to return.

Sample Answer: My neighbour and other family members has agreed to check on my house regularly, and I've delegated my job duties to my co-worker during my absence.

Reasoning: Demonstrating arrangements back home affirms your intention to return.

8. Do you have relatives in the US?

Tip: Be upfront if you have relatives in the US. However, clarify your main purpose of the trip, underlining that while you may visit them, your primary aim is tourism or business, not family reunions.

Sample Answer: Yes, my cousin lives in Florida, but my primary purpose for this trip is tourism, not to visit family.

Reasoning: Having relatives in the US might raise concern about your intent to stay longer. You have to clarify your intentions and priority of your visit.

9. What are your plans after the visit?

Tip: Strongly stress your intention to return home. Talk about your commitments at home—professional, personal, or community-related—that you need to attend to post your visit. This reflects your rootedness in your home country.

Sample Answer: After the visit, I plan to return to work at ABC company and share my experiences with my friends and family.

Reasoning: This shows you have compelling reasons to return home and aren't planning to overstay your visa.

10. Why should we grant you a US Visitor Visa?

Tip: This questions gives you a chance to present a summary of your intentions. Highlight your respect for immigration laws, your well-planned travel itinerary, strong ties to your home country, and your anticipation to experience and learn from the US. Make it clear that you're a genuine tourist/business visitor who will uphold the terms of the B1/B2 Visa.

Sample Answer: I want to experience the culture, sights, and sounds of the US and share these experiences back home. I assure you that I'll abide by the rules and conditions of the B1/B2 Visa.

Reasoning: This answer demonstrates your respect for immigration laws and reiterates your intentions to be a genuine tourist.

Conclusion:

Getting your US Tourist Visa interview can be intimidating, but with proper preparation and the right mindset, you'll be ready to take it on with confidence. Remember, the visa officer wants to see genuine intent to enjoy the US as a tourist or business travel and a strong commitment to respecting the legal terms of your B1/B2 Visa.

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Attending a visa interview is one crucial step during the travel visa process . All first-time applicants must pass the interview in order to receive their visa, so it can feel nerve-wracking as your interview date gets closer. But not to worry — here are some helpful tips to help you prepare for your travel interview with confidence.

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After you’ve filed your tourist visa application ( Form DS-160 ), the next step in the process is to schedule your visa interview. Wait times for visa appointments vary by country, but generally speaking, you should have around two to three weeks to prepare for your interview once it’s scheduled.

Your visa interview will take place at the U.S. Embassy or consulate where you’ve filed your application. During the interview, a consular officer will ask you questions about your intended travel to the U.S., your life in your home country, and your immigration background. The consular officer may also corroborate information you’ve included in your application and review any supporting documents you’ve brought with you.

The average travel visa interview only lasts for several minutes — from around 90 seconds to three minutes for most applicants. In that short amount of time, you will be required to answer all of the interviewing officer’s questions, in addition to asking any questions you may have about the process, and receiving instructions on next steps.

In most cases, the consular officer will reach a decision immediately after the interview concludes, and you will learn soon after whether your tourist visa has been approved or denied.

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We’ve gone over some of the basic topics that consular officers are likely to ask during the tourist visa interview, but if you’d like a more detailed list of sample interview questions to practice from, we’ve put together a separate guide with the most common B-1/B-2 interview questions asked. Get the full list of sample questions here !

Focus on Proving “Nonimmigrant Intent”

One of the most important aspects of applying for a travel visa is proving you intend to return home after your temporary stay in the U.S.

Since the B1/B2 visa is a “ nonimmigrant visa ”, you must prove nonimmigrant intent to the U.S. government — in other words that you’ll leave the country upon expiration of your visa and won’t immigrate permanently to the U.S. The burden is on you as the visa applicant to establish that you will use your travel visa properly.

If you cannot prove that you will use the travel visa for its intended purpose, you may be denied by the consular officer without any right to appeal or review of your case. That’s why the visa interview is an important step in the travel visa process, as what the consular officer observes during this interview will inform their approval or denial decision.

The easiest way to prove “nonimmigrant intent” during the visa interview is to focus on displaying strong ties to your home country. When asked about your life, be sure to provide information about any employment, education, or family responsibilities you’ll need to return to back home. Information about return travel (when and how you will leave the U.S. after your trip) is also helpful in proving you only plan on staying in the U.S. temporarily. Boundless has a more detailed guide on proving these strong ties here !

The More Detail, the Better!

During your interview, be sure to answer the consular officer’s questions in as much detail as possible. The most important aspect of the interview is to answer each question truthfully and thoroughly, so the interviewing officer has a clear and comprehensive picture of your application.

For example, if asked where you plan to travel in the U.S., think of providing city names, rather than just states. If asked about employment history in your home country, explain your current role and responsibilities in detail, rather than just providing “yes” or “no” responses.

Offering details will help the consular officer better understand your background and visa intentions. Applicants who only provide vague answers are more likely to receive detailed follow-up questions from the interviewing officer. If the officer appears unsatisfied or confused by one of your responses, try to quickly rephrase or provide additional details to clarify. If you don’t understand a question that’s been asked, don’t be afraid to ask the consular officer to repeat the question or ask for additional clarification.

Keep the Logistics in Mind

Before you can nail your interview questions, you’ll need to prepare logistically for interview day. Be sure to arrive on-time for your visa appointment, so you have plenty of time to find the correct interview location and check in for your appointment. It may be helpful to check your U.S. Embassy or consulate’s website beforehand for more information on parking, waiting areas, and more.

It’s also best to dress professionally when visiting a U.S. Embassy or consulate, as you would for a formal job interview (think business attire). When you arrive, make sure you’ve gathered any additional supporting documents you may need to present to the consular officer during the interview. Overall, professionalism and organization will increase your chances of the interview going smoothly.

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Us Tourist Visa Interview Questions And Answers

US tourist visa is known as B2 visitor visa. These are some sample us tourist visa interview questions and answers. I have divided these US tourist visa interview questions  into five sections. Please go through each section.

Section A: Some Questions About Yourself

Q. what do you do here.

A. If you are working tell that I’m working in xyz company or I have business. If you are retired then simply say I’m retired. You can also say I’m a farmer and going to meet my son.

Q. Where do you live in India?

A. I live in New Friends colony, New Delhi.

Q. What’s your current designation?

A. I’m a manager or Just say whatever you are.

Q. What is your annual salary?

A. Just tell your annual salary. If you are a business man tell your business turn over and say I save this much amount every year.

Q. Can I see your bank statements?

A. Yes. Show the bank statements.

Q. Are there any criminal cases pending against you?

Q. are you married or single.

A. Answer accordingly.

Q. Do you have any health issues or allergies?

Q. will you come back from usa.

A. Yes. Of course.

Q. Where do you work and

A. tell the name of your company.

Q. Could you please tell me something about your job profile?

A.  Explain about  your exact job profile. You can also provide additional information like how long you have been working with the company. Make sure that your answers are correct as they will be verified by the officials.

Q. Will you do business in the USA?

Q. would you like to settle in the usa, q. what will you do after coming back from usa.

A. I will do my regular job or business or farming. Tell exactly Whatever applies to you.

Q. Have you applied for leave?

A. If you are currently working then the interviewer may ask if your leaves have been approved. You can tell i have approved leaves. If he asks further further question, you can mention that you have a non-objection certificate (NOC) from your company for the visit the US visit.

Q. Can you show your visiting card?

A. If you have then show otherwise tell i do not have.

Q. Do you pay income tax here?

Q. how many siblings do you have, q. do you have car, q. who lives with you currently, section b: about visa and visit, q. what kind of visa are you applying for.

A. B2 visitors visa.

Q. What kind of visa your sponsor has or what kind of visa your son has?

Q. why do you want to go to usa.

A. This is the most important question as the officer would like to know your purpose of visit. Prepare well and answer confidently. You must tell if you are going to visit your family or for holiday or both.

Q. Have you ever been denied a visa earlier?

Q. do you have all the documents with you, q. will you extend your visa while in the usa.

A. Always say No even if you want to extend.

Q. When will you be coming back to India?

I will stay their for two months and come back.

Q. How you are planning to manage your travel and USA living expenses?

A. If you are going to meet your son or daughter then tell my son/daughter will take care of all the expenses. If you are going as a tourist and no one is sponsoring you then tell myself. You must have enough balance in your bank account when you’re going to sponsor yourself.

Q. Do you know your rights?

A. Click this link to read full article. rights of immigrants in usa: H1b, H4, f1, b1, b2 visa, gc .

Section C: About Your US Travel

Q. what’s your travel plan.

Tell your travel plan like I will go this month end and will come back after two months.

Q. When are you planning to visit?

A. This month end.

Q. Have you booked your flight ticket?

Q. how long are you going to stay.

Tell the duration for which you are planning to stay in the US. If you are traveling alone then it is better keep travel duration within 25-30 days.

Q. Can you short your travel duration?

A. Tell that I have to see many places but I’m still ready to short my travel duration.

Q. Have you ever been to the USA before?

A. Answer a simple yes or no. Make sure to answer truthfully as the officer will verify your details.

Q. Have you ever visit any international country?

Q. will anybody accompany you on your visit.

A. Answer truthfully.

Q. Will you buy medical insurance?

Q. do you have credit card, q. when you visited last time, how long you stayed.

A. Just tell the exact duration as the officer will have your information.

Q. Which part of the US will you be visiting?

A. Answer like New Jersey, New York etc.

Q. Are you planning to stay in the US or return to India?

A. I will return after a month.

Q. Why would you return?

A. I have my whole family and friends here. Besides that I will have to take care of my business or job or farming.

Q. Do you know your Rights in the US?

Q. what will you do during stay in the us.

A. I would like to travel the popular places in the US.

Section D: About Your relatives in US and sponsorship ( For people visiting family )

Q. who will sponsor your visa and travel.

A. My Son/Daughter will take care of all the expenses.

Q. Can I see your Son’s bank Statements?

Q. your son is married, q. how many children your son has, q. is your daughter in-law pregnant, q. what is the birthday of your son.

A. 2nd February 1991.

Q. What is the date of your son’s wedding anniversary?

A. 18 November 2018

Q. Where does your son live?

A. Somerville New Jersey.

Q. Where will you stay in the US?

A. I will stay with my son.

Q. What does your son do?

A. He is a software engineer.

Q. Where does your son work?

A. Tell the company name like Qualcomm.

Q. Can you provide your son’s contact info?

Q. since when your son is staying in the usa.

A. 4 years.

Q. When does your son planning to visit here?

A. Maybe next year or later. Don’t say within 6 months or this year otherwise the officer will tell you why do you wanna go if your son is coming.

Q. What is the annual salary of your son?

A. Tell your Son’s annual salary.

Q. Has anyone filed green card for you?

Q. when did your son visited last time.

A. Tell the month and year.

Section E: About Your relatives in US and sponsorship ( For people visiting as tourist and have no family in the USA )

Q. who is going to sponsor you, q. can i see your bank statements, q. do you have any friends or relatives in the us.

A. If yes, tell the name of the friends or relatives that are residing in the US. Do not give extra details unless asked by the officer.

Tell the address of your booked hotel.

Q. Why did you choose the US over other countries?

A. I have heard so much about the USA. I want to see Niagara Falls, New York, Las Vegas, Hollywood.

Q. Do you know the USA emergency number?

A. Yes. It is 911.

Q. What are you planning to do in the USA?

A. I would like to see some famous places like Niagara Falls, New York city etc.

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Q. Who will look after your business here?

A. This question they may ask if you are a business man. Tell him or her like my son or brother or supervisor will look after my business for one month.

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Top 70 F1 Visa Interview Questions And Answers (PDF for Download)

Updated on 03 Jan 2024 Study Abroad 274,518 views

It is normal to get nervous before your visa interview, especially if you do not know which questions would be asked or what to answer. This guide on the top 70 F1 visa interview questions and answers (PDF for download) can help.

This article on f1 visa interview questions and answers 2024, contains all the possible questions you will be asked during your visa interview, including detailed explanations to each of them, and sample answers as well.

When reading through the guide, you will find that we have included certain articles and their links which will lead you to additional resources you can use to get yourself properly prepared and informed before your appointment. Furthemore, we have also left you some good f1 visa interview tips you can apply during your interaction with the consular so that you can sound confident and make a good impression as well.

The guide will address:

What is an F1 Visa?

5 f1 visa interview questions categories, 70 f1 visa interview questions and answers, 10 f1 visa interview tips, f1 visa interview questions and answers pdf.

Before you can study in another country which you are not a citizen of, you will need a visa. Now, if the country you are going for studies happens to be the United States of America, then you will need to apply for an F1 visa. What is an F1 visa?

An F1 visa is a type of non-immigrant student visa, that permits foreigners to gain an education in the United States. This visa is issued to international students who have been accepted to attend an academic or English Language Program at a university or college in the US.

Know more :  F1 Visa - F1 Student Visa Requirements, Application Process, Cost and Rules .

In an F1 visa interview, there are 5 categories which the officials will form the basis of all the questions from. These 5 things will be touched, no matter how many questions the interviewer asks you. Those 5 F1 visa interview questions categories are:

Questions about your study plans

Questions about your choice of university

Questions about your academic background and capabilities.

Questions about your financial status.

Questions about your post-graduation plans.

As you read this article, you will realise that the questions we discussed are geared towards these 5 categories.

Now, without wasting any more time, these are the top 70 F1 visa interview questions and answers to expect during your interview. It is important that you go through each question carefully, and try to understand each of them, before you read the answers. 

Keep in mind that any of these questions could be asked to you, so read all so that you will be prepared.

Don't have time to read online? Don't worry you can download   70 F1 Visa Interview Questions and Answers PDF   and read at your own convenient.

1. Why do you wish to study in the USA?

This is one of the most common f1 visa interview questions and answers the interviewer will ask you when they are meeting you for the first time. Note that this interviewer already knows that you are going to the US for studies, but they ask this question because they want to deduce if your intentions of studying in the US are genuine enough, or if you just picked the country because you wanted to travel out. This is your chance to prove that a study in the US is important to your growth, education and career wise; that this country is the only country that can offer you these things.

Sample Answer:

I want to study in the US, because it is one of the most popular study destinations for higher education amongst foreign students, and it has some of the best universities in the world. Universities in America support their international students, they have a flexible education system, are culturally diverse, have high-ranking programs, and give students the opportunity to study and work as well. Another reason I want to study in your country is because, US has a diverse student community, and I would love to connect with other students from all over the world, and to also improve my English speaking skills. 

2. Why did you choose the course you are applying for?

Questions about the course is a question to expect in f1 visa interview questions and answers 2024. Here, the interviewer wants to know what inspired you to select the discipline you chose to major in, and most importantly if it is aligned to your career goals.

I am passionate about studying Clinical Psychology (insert your course here), and I would love to expand my knowledge of it. In my country, we do not have many experts in this field, but I believe that what I learned during my studies would help me improve the existing systems in my country and equip me to stand out as well. Furthermore, this field is new in my country and as such there is a shortage of experts in it. This will help me establish a career once I come home.

3. Why have you decided to go to school now, instead of starting a career?

Among the f1 visa interview questions and answers 2024, is the question about continuing your career. Keep in mind that if you are a minor who is going to university for the first time,  nobody will ask you this question. However, if you are an adult who has attended a university before, this question might be for you. The interviewer wants to know why you wish to further your education instead of taking a career path.

I wish to further my education, because the course I have chosen for my postgraduate studies, will further enhance my knowledge about the career I am in now. I strongly believe that the program I am applying to study in, will provide me with the know-how I need to excel in my career path.

4. How many universities did you apply to before you got accepted and why?

When you are asked this common f1 visa interview questions and answers 2024, no need for you to panic. Remember, you are currently at the embassy because a school in the US looked at your profile, and deemed you fit enough to invite you to study with them. So when the interviewer asks this, they simply want you to walk them through your journey to studying in the US, so that they can know how committed you are. Whatever knowledge you gathered when you were researching schools, this is the time to use it.

Before I got accepted to study at MIT, I also applied to Harvard University, and New York University. I chose these schools, because during my research, they proved to be the best universities in the world that offer an undergraduate program on Robotics Engineering. 

5. Which universities did you apply to? What are their names? 

Again, this visa interview questions and answers for students is not asked by the interviewer to cross examine you, it is simply to understand your process from deciding to study abroad, up until the point of the interview. They want to know which choices you made and how it influenced your decision to study in the US.

I narrowed down my search to the best schools which were a good fit for my career path, and had the best provisions for my programme. I applied to Harvard University, Duke University, University of California, and Stanford University. 

6. Did you get accepted by all the universities?

It has never been a crime for a visa applicant to get an offer letter from multiple universities, so if you are asked this question, it is still because the interviewer wants to understand your journey to deciding to study abroad, and why you finally chose your ideal school. The f1 visa questions best answer to give is for you to answer accordingly, don’t lie.

Yes I got accepted to all the universities.

No, I did not get accepted to all the universities.

7. Which schools rejected you and why?

Even your interviewer understands that rejections are bound to happen, so if you get asked this f1 visa interview questions and answers 2024, be honest and be willing to share which schools rejected you, and also highlight which ones accepted your application. 

Of all the schools I applied for, I was rejected by Duke University and University of California. My rejection was due to the fact that they didn’t find me a good fit for their program.

8. What are the names of the universities you got accepted to?

These common f1 interview questions and answers are in response to the questions about rejections, and schools that accepted you as well. Do not overthink it.

I got accepted into Harvard University and Stanford University.

9. What is the name of the college or university you want to study in and why did you choose it?

This question is one of the common f1 visa questions and answers, you are most likely to be faced with. When it is asked, please keep in mind that the interviewer is asking this  question because they want to know why you chose to study in a particular university in the US, instead of in another country. This is not the time to praise the US for being a powerful nation with a good economy, so that the interviewer won’t think you want to live there after your studies. Do well to answer like this instead:

I chose to study in this university, because it has some of the best faculty members in my field of study whom I greatly admire. The professors who I would have the privilege of studying under should you grant me this visa, are respected experts in their field and I have been following their work closely since I showed interest in this school. Furthermore, the university itself is a high ranking university and my dream faculty is globally reputed and has produced some of the finest alumni in the world.

10. Where did you complete your high school/bachelor’s degree?

This is one question that gets asked as an f1 visa interview questions and answers for undergraduate students, and as a matter of fact it is pretty straightforward. Simply tell them where you completed your high school/secondary education. On the other hand, if you are going for your postgraduate, tell them the name of the school where you obtained your bachelor’s degree.

I completed my high school at (insert the name of your high school).

11. Why don’t you want to study in your home country?

What is it the US has that your home country doesn’t? You already studied in your home country throughout your undergraduate years, why do you want to study abroad now? Your country is reputed as a reasonable place to study by the rest of the world, so why are you travelling out now? These are the things an interviewer means with this f1 questions and answers visa interview process.

Yes, my country is reputed globally for having a reasonable educational system, yet it cannot be compared with that of the USA. The US is home to the majority of the high-ranking universities in the world, and obtaining a degree from one of those world-class institutions is a feat I hope to achieve one day. Additionally, the field of study I wish to major in is not taught in my country (only use if applicable to your case), and when it comes to course structure, facilities, and faculty, the schools in the US have more advantages than the schools in mine.

Read:  50 F1 Student Visa Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

12. Why are you changing your field? 

The subject of changing fields is one of the popular f1 student visa interview questions and answers you will be asked, especially if you are undertaking a postgraduate course that is different from what you studied in your undergraduate. Please answer in a way that is applicable to your situation.

Sample Answers:

I have decided to change my field, from Journalism to Computing Science because for the past two years after my graduation, I have been working in an IT company where I have taken UI/UX courses and learned basic web designing techniques. I believe that practice, and the experience I have gathered in the last 2 years, have given me enough knowledge to go into the field I am switching to. I now wish to attend a university for it, so that I can get professional guidance and certification.

13. Did you get any scholarships? 

No interviewer will deny you a visa because you did not get a scholarship. The main reason for asking these basic study visa interview questions and answers is to know what means you intend to use in funding your studies abroad?

Yes I got a scholarship.

No, I did not get a scholarship.

See:  How To Apply For Scholarships - And Get Taken .

14. Do you have any loans?

Your interviewer wanting to know if you have enough funds to cater for your education and cost of living in the US, and how you intend to get that funding, is one of the standard fi visa interview questions and answers you should expect to be asked. It is your duty to let the visa officer know that you are financially able to fund your education, by telling them which loans you have or do not have.

Yes, I have a loan (insert type of loan and which organisation).

No, I do not have a loan.

See:  How To Get Loan For Abroad Studies .

15. Who is sponsoring your education?

Sponsorship questions is one of the sample f1 visa interview questions and answers to look out for. Besides the loan and scholarship organisers, who else is sponsoring your education to the US? Is it your parents, a relative, community, or your workplace?

My parents will be the ones sponsoring my education and funding my cost of living in the US, for the duration of my studies.

16. What do your parents/ parents do?

This question is common and can be found in most f1 interview questions and answers pdf created for visa applicants. It usually comes after you have revealed to the interviewer that your parents or parents would be the one sponsoring your education. When it is asked, do well to portray your sponsor as being financially capable of funding your studies abroad. And please be honest.

My mother is a nurse with the public health organisation in my state, and my father is a police officer.

17. How much do your parents/parents earn?

There is no reason for you to lie about how much your parents earn in a visa interview, so when faced with this common US embassy interview questions and answers for f1 visa, tell the interviewer the exact amount your family earns.

My parents earn up to 3 million annually. 

18. Do you have siblings?

The visa officer asks this common f1 visa sample questions and answers because they want to know if your parents or sponsors have any other children, child, or dependent they have to support while still funding your studies, and if they have the capacity to do so.

Yes I have other siblings.

No, I do not have other siblings.

19. Do you have relatives in the US?

The subject of having sponsors is among the vital immigrant visa interview questions for minors, especially for the ones who are travelling to the US alone. When they ask this, they want to know if you have any immediate relatives or relatives living in the US you could stay with. A hint for you, the visa officials already know the answer to this question so don’t lie.

Yes, I have an Aunty I can stay with in the US.

No, I do not have any immediate family in the US.

20. What is your undergraduate Academic GPA or Percentage?

Most countries usually favour student visa applicants who attain a certain score in their final exams over others, so do not be surprised if you are asked f1 visa interview questions and answers 2024 for undergraduate. The interviewer wants to know if you are academically sound enough to excel in your chosen course.

For my undergraduate, I made a 7.62 GPA, graduating with a First Class Distinction in my course.

21. What are you planning to study?

Now is the time to tell the interviewer what you want to major in. If it is medicine you want to go and study, or  a business major.  Business students especially should note that this would suffice as f1 visa interview questions and answers for mba. By confidently answering this question, you will prove to the interviewer that you are a legitimate foreign student who genuinely wants to study in the US.

I want to major in business because business degree programs are versatile and provide high-paying career options.

22. Did you contact any professors at your university? What are their names?

This  is among the common f1 visa interview questions for phd students, especially those who would be part of fellowships. The interviewer asks this question to know if you are truly serious about your course and how much effort you’ve made to meet and interact with your mentors. If you haven’t met your professors before, knowing their names is also good.

I know Professor Alicia, she is an expert in Forensics and Mental Health, she has many publications, of which I have read a few. I haven’t contacted her personally, but I am really excited to learn from her.

23. Have you visited the US before?

You visit the US or not is one of the most straightforward visa interview questions. The interviewer just wants to know if you have gone to the US before and in what capacity. Was it for studies, vacation, conference, training, or medical reasons, to make it known. If you have not gone before, also make it known.

Yes, I have been to the US before for a conference organised by a company.

No, this would be my first time visiting the US.

24. What are your reasons for coming to the US for studies?

Yes, the interviewer already knows that you picked the USA over other countries because it is a top study destination. But this question continues to resurface, not just because it is one of the most popular f1 student visa questions and answers, but because they want to know the depth of your decisions for coming to study in their country. What influenced your decisions? What can the USA give you that the UK or Canada won’t?

I didn’t just pick the USA because it is a top attraction site for students, but I chose to study here because the university I want to study in, is the one that is aligned with my future the most. There I won’t just be an expert in my field, but I am also guaranteed to get a job with the degree I earn, in my home country or anywhere else in the world. Plus most of the mentors I admire so much, studied at this school, and the US is as close as I can get to them.

25. How long do you intend on staying in the United States?

Duration is one of the frequently asked visa interview questions and answers. When an interviewer asks how long you would be staying in the US, what they really want to know is how long your course of study is. In fact, the only response you should give is the duration of your course. Do not include the years you wish to stayback in the USA after you graduate.

I intend to stay in the US for four years, which is the alloted duration for my course.

26. Why did you apply to this university and not others? How did you hear about this university?

This question is your chance to prove two things. One, why the school you have decided to study in is the best in the world and two that you did your thorough research on finding a school, rather than pick one at random simply because you want to go to the US.

I have chosen Duke University because they have one of the best packages for international students, which I could conveniently benefit from. Duke offers me a 50% merit scholarship upon applying, plus a comfortable and neat environment for me to stay in while I study. The school also hosts interstate excursions, which allows me to explore other parts of the country and they have an overseas exchange program which I can opt for at no extra cost. I found out about this school in an educational fair.

Read:  30 Best Universities in the World 2024 .

27. Where is the location of your school?

More f1 visa interview questions and answers 2024 for you could include the location of your school. They want to know if you know in which city or state in America your school is located. Answer with the exact city or town your school is located and give some facts about the place. If you don’t know anything, do thorough research.

The university I wish to attend is located in Manhattan, New York. It is a city with pep and has a collection of some of the most fashionable people ever. Plus New York is America’s most interesting state and I for one would love to live the New Yorker lifestyle.

28. Tell us about your academic background?

What courses have you studied in the past? Does it align with the course you are going to study now? Are you switching majors, these are all details you are expected to give when asked, one of the most essential embassy interview questions and answers for student visa.

For most of my academics, I have been an art student, majoring in pure arts and social sciences in secondary school. During my undergraduate study, I took a triple major in Journalism, Psychology, and Optional English, and I have a Bachelor’s degree.

29. Will you study a Ph.D. in the US after completing your master’s degree?

A student's intent after studying one course, is among the immigrant visa interview questions asked to foreign students. Here, they want to know if you would be coming back immediately after your studies or if you would be taking another degree in the US. Answer wisely.

No, I will not be undergoing a Ph.D. after my masters degree in the US.

30. Why did you decide to take this major in your university of choice and not others?

If you find that this question is recurrent in your f1 visa interview experience 2024, it is because it is a crucial topic. The US is bursting with opportunities and many schools that rank highly in the world, so why did you choose your school? Was it a random choice or was it informed?

Of all the universities that offered my major, Harvard was the school that aligned with my future the most. Also, they have better infrastructure and more experienced faculty than the other universities.

31. What did you score on your tests?

English language proficiency tests like IELTS or TOEFL and other necessary tests like GRE are a vital part of your f1 visa interview experience. When asked for your scores, simply reveal the scores you got for each of the tests you took.

I took the Test of English as a Foreign Language test and I scored 95. 

I took the International English Language Testing System exam and I scored 7. 

I took the GRE and I scored 340. 

I took the GMAT and I scored 700. 

I took the ACT and I scored 32. 

I took the SAT and I scored 1200. 

32. How well do you speak English?

English language proficiency is a requirement for most English speaking countries like the US, so the officials trying to know your competency on this, always shows up as a one of the f1 visa questions. Your interviewer from speaking to you already knows that you understand English, so whenever they ask this question what they really want to know is if you understand English by American standards. That is, will you be able to understand the accent, phrases, and expressions Americans use when speaking to them, and will they understand yours as well. If you have already taken your IELTS or TOEFL test and met the required score needed to prove your English Language proficiency, then no need to panic just use that to form the basis of your answer.

Sir/madam, I can speak English well, and also studied for most of my life in English. Prior to my interview, I took the IELTS examination as a way to improve my English language writing, reading, and understanding ability for the USA, and I was able to score 7.5 which is the average required score for this test. However, I also look forward to improving my English-speaking skills further, through being a part of the international community in the US and by constantly interacting with my professors and classmates who are citizens of America.

33. What year did you get your Bachelor’s degree, from which university?

This is another one of the straightforward f1 interview questions which you will encounter during your visit to the embassy. When asked about this, what they want to know is simply which year you finished school, and which educational body certified you in your current major. This question could also be to deduce if you really completed the duration of your bachelor’s degree like you claimed and if the certificate you have is genuine and if it is from an accredited recognised body in your home country. Do not lie, because they will check it.

I got my bachelor’s degree in Journalism in the year 2018, from Bangalore University, Karnataka, India.

34. Can we see your high school transcripts?

If you didn’t already know, transcripts are your official certified records throughout the course of your study, which contain information like your full enrollment history, courses you studied, grades earned for each course, and degrees and awards conferred to you. That is what the visa official expects to see with these student visa questions and answers. Remember to go to the embassy with your high school transcripts and other documents while attending the interview, so that whatever you are asked for, you can submit.

Yes sir/ma, I have my high school transcripts here, you can see it. 

35. Why do you have a low score?

f1 visa questions and answers about applicants having a low score only applies if you do have a low score. This is usually asked because for students wanting to study in their country, certain countries expect specific score averages from them to determine if you can cope with schools over there. And if you do not meet that requirement, we have left a way for you to answer below. Keep in mind that this question can apply to both your high school or undergraduate or postgraduate results. Answer truthfully.

During my undergraduate final year, I focused solely on finishing my (name of the project) project, which was a great learning experience for me, yet affected my preparation because I couldn’t juggle my other school work and project efficiently.

Have questions about studying abroad? See: 100 Study Abroad Frequently Asked Questions .

36. How much income do you earn from your job?

F1 visa interview questions and answers about your job, mostly applies to working postgraduate students, or applicants that would be sponsoring themselves in the US. However, if you are already working as an undergraduate and asked this question, we’ve left how you can answer below.

From my current job, I earn 150,000 naira which is USD 365.36 a month.

37. Which company do you currently work for and what’s your role? 

Like we said earlier, visa questions regarding your employment status only applies if you are a working applicant or professional who wishes to study in the US after working for the years leading up to your studies. Please note it is not uncommon for visa applicants to have jobs, so there is no reason for you to lie about already having a job.

My current company is called ScholarshipTab, it is a website where students from any country can find scholarship opportunities as well as informative study tips. I currently work  for them as a content writer.

38. From your bank statement we can see that several large amounts were recently deposited. Can you explain where all this money came from?

Questions about funds are common with the visa interview experience, so if you are asked this, unless you are engaged in fraudulent activities or stole the money you are now posing in front of the official, then there is no need for you to panic. If the money was a recent transfer from all your life savings to one account, or as a result of a contribution from your friends and family towards your education, please say so.

Before this interview, I made a recent transfer of all my funds from my other savings accounts to the bank which owns the bank statement you are seeing now. That is why the recent transfer amounts are high.

39. Why is only one page of your passbook filled? Is this a new account?

Again, enquiries about your funds are part of the questions asked during visa interviews, so unless you are engaged in fraud then there is no need for you to be afraid to answer. If your pass book has only one page filled because it is a new account then answer, if it is one page filled because you don’t use a passbook frequently as you do more of online banking transactions, then say so as well.

Yes, only one page of my passbook is filled because it is for a new account.

My passbook only has one page of it filled, because I don’t use it all the time, as I do most of my transactions using internet banking.

40. What is the tuition of the university you wish to study in?

This question can be a part of your f1 visa interview experience 2024, because the visa official wants to understand if the money reflected in the bank statement you provided would be enough to fund the tuition fee of the school you wish to attend.

The tuition of the school I want to attend is $49,563 a year for an undergraduate course.

41. What about your living expenses and accomodation fee?

F1 visa interview questions and answers about your living expenses and accomodation fee are a mere standard procedure to ensure that you will still have enough funds to cater for yourself for the duration of your stay in the US, even after paying the tuition fee. They also ask it because they want to know how much you have allocated towards this cause and if it will be enough.

The living expenses and accomodation fee I have allotted for the duration of my stay in the US are stated in the bank statement, they are the same amount which is advised for a student to have to live comfortably in the country. Also, anything else I need, my parents who are sponsoring my education, will provide for me.

42. Do you have any loan you took out for your studies? How will you repay this loan?

f1 visa interview questions and answers 2024 tend to include inquisitions about loans, mostly because students intending to go to the US have several funding opportunities that allow them to do so, and one of these means happens to be loans. And since they have to be repaid after your studies, you will need to explain to the interviewer how you intend to do that. If you did not take a loan simply say that you did not, but if you did tell them the amount you took and describe how you will pay. You can say that you will find a good job in your home country to pay off what you owe, but do not under any circumstances say that you will pay your dues by taking up odd jobs in the US.

I have taken  a 5.5 lakh loan from a bank in my home country, which is equivalent to $1,339.66. After my graduation, I intend to get a good paying job in my country to pay off the loans.

43. What will you do after graduating?

f1 visa questions and answers about what visa applicants want to do after they graduate are necessary as they give the officials a good idea of what your plans are to put whatever you have learned from your school in the US to good use. If you will get a job after graduation say so, if you will start your own company say so as well. Are you returning to your country? Say so too.

After graduation I will be returning to my home country to take a job as a therapist, using what I have learned in school. 

44. Do you plan to work while studying in the US?

This is one of the most common topics discussed in f1 visa interview questions and answers pdf, and the good thing is that it can be answered to your liking. The thing is,  as a student holding an F-1 student visa, you can work part time on campus for a maximum of 20 hours per week during an academic term when school is in session and then on your academic breaks you can work full time until school resumes again. So, this is how you answer:

During my studies I would prefer to focus on school, but work on campus if I get the opportunity to do so. 

45. Considering the current state of the U.S. economy, why do you want to go there?

f1 visa interview questions and answers 2024 could carry enquiries about the current state of the US economy especially due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic. When officials ask this question, they want to know how you would cater for yourself in a shaky economy and whether it would affect your studies and living in the US.

The US job market does not have a direct effect on me as a student, I am only going there to further my studies and apply what I have learned here in my country towards contributing to American society.

46. If you are planning to stay in the US  for 2 to 3 years, how will you finance your education and cost of living?

Yes, the interviewer has seen the bank statement you provided and the funds you have, but the reason why this visa interview questions and answers for students are coming up is because they want to be really sure that you will not at any time run out of funds during the course of your studies. You will need to assure them that you have more than enough to take care of yourself, so that it doesn’t look like you are unprepared.

The funds I have allotted for my studies should be more than enough to fund my studies in the US, and I doubt that I will ever run out. Also, I have my family here in my country who have stable businesses and jobs, who could cater for me if they need to.

47. Most applicants eventually turn to potential immigrants. What about you? Will you be returning to your country after your course?

f1 visa interview questions and answers about student applicants turning into full-time immigrants are not uncommon, so if you are faced with this particular question, answer in a way that guarantees the interviewer that you have no intentions of overstaying your welcome in the United States after your visa expires. Remember, it is better to leave the US on good terms with the officials so that you can always return, than to be deported.

Yes, I wish to return to my home country after my studies in the US. There is a large shortage of skilled professionals who major in the course I am now going to study in my country, with my qualifications I could make a huge difference in my community. Also my course is in high demand and I can find good paying opportunities for myself. I have family here as well, who I would be coming back to see.

48. Are you sure you will not stay back in the US?

This question is part of the commonly f1 visa questions and answers, and is the same as the one above. Again, the officials want to measure your intent about staying back in the US as an immigrant after your studies. Be honest while sharing what your plans are after you graduate. Do you have a job or business waiting for you? Or family? 

When I graduate, I will be coming back to my home country to take up a managerial position in my family business, so I will not be staying back in the US.

49. If you run out of funding in the U.S, what will you do?

You could find this point in an f1 visa interview questions and answers pdf. 

It is because the cost of living in the US is quite high, so it is possible that you might need a bigger budget to pay for your studies and living expenses as well. How you will manage these costs is what they want to know.

Before I applied for studies, I was concerned about the cost of living in the US, so I made sure that I have enough funding to cater for the duration of my stay here. 

50. Will your relatives in the US give you dollars to help?

This is a common f1 interview questions and answers and a continuation of the above question. Of course, you still have to assure them that you have enough funding to take care of yourself and won’t be stranded in the US. Also note that this point only applies if you mentioned that you have family in the US. If you do not have relatives there, then you won’t be asked this question.

No they will not. Myself and my sponsors will take care of my studies and living expenses.

51. Why do you seem scared and nervous?

Visa interview questions and answers for students usually contain this check in because the officials are trying to read your mood and body language. You should not be nervous or anxious during the interview so that you do not look suspicious. We know this will be hard for you especially if it is your first time applying for a visa, but try to be calm and confident so that you do not answer incorrectly. Remember, if you have nothing to hide, then there is no need to be scared.

No, officer, I am not scared or nervous. I am only being calm and not saying much so that I can listen clearly and answer your questions correctly.

52. Do your parents know you are going to the US for studies? Are they supportive of it?

Immigrant visa interview questions for minors usually contain this point. When an official asks  Do your parents know you are going to the US for studies? Are they supportive of it? , they are asking it to protect you because most students have been victims of trafficking without their parents knowing about it, as it was done under the guise of education. So, don’t panic, instead answer in a way that you make it known that your parents or whoever is your legal guardian is fully aware that you are travelling for studies in the US.

Yes, my parents (or guardians) are aware that I am going for studies in the US. They are supportive of it, as they feel it will be a good learning experience for me.

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53. What is your opinion of the US?

immigrant visa interview questions that come in this format are asked because you obviously have a high opinion of the US if of all the countries in the world you chose to study there. Answer in a way that shows what their country can offer you as a student that other countries can’t. 

I hold the US in a very high regard, I think they have very good universities that are globally reputed for their research skills. And the country is one of the most diverse places in the world.

54. Will you have language or communication issues?

This question will show up as part of your f1 visa interview experience 2024. When it is asked,  remember that you have already taken the required English Language proficiency tests and scored well in them, so yes you have proven that you can communicate fluently in English so relay that message to them.

No, language and communication will not be an issue for me during my studies. I have been learning how to speak and learn in English since I was a child. Also all the subjects I will be taking at the university are in English, and I also scored well in my TOEFL.

55. Did you visit other websites related to this visa interview?

Of course you did your homework before coming for the interview, but student visa questions and answers like this want to know where you are getting your information and if you were meticulous enough to only follow instructions given in the official embassy website.

I did come across several websites talking about this interview, but the US travel documents declared that I only listen to the official website for visas, so it is only the rules of that website that I followed.

56. Do you have any relatives in the U.S, who are they to you? 

Well-package f1 visa questions and answers pdf will have enquiries about your other relatives in the US. Officials usually ask this, because they want to understand what ties you have to the US and the possibility of you coming back to your home country after your studies. If you do have relatives, please be honest with your answers.

Yes, I have relatives in the US, they are my extended family members. 

57. How many of your family members live in the US and what do they do? 

Proper f1 questions and answers visa interview, have extensive questions about your family, because officials believe that a family in the US is enough reason for you to stay back after your studies as an immigrant, and not return. Please as always, answer honestly.

My mother and four siblings all live in the US. My mother works there as a nurse, while three of my siblings are studying, and the other one works as an office administrator.

58. In which country does your family live? Which city are they in?

Again, another common family related f1 student visa interview questions and answers. However, this one applies specifically if you said you did not have family members in the US. So they are now making enquiries to see where your family is. If you have immediate family members in different countries, say so as well.

My family all currently live in Johannesburg, South Africa.

59. The university you are planning to attend, do you have any family members attending the same school?

Most sample f1 visa interview questions and answers articles carry this question. If you are asked, just bear in mind that there is no crime in attending the same schools as your siblings. Do not be afraid to answer truthfully if you do. If you also have a sibling attending another school in the US, mention that as well, including the name of the school.

No, I do not have any family members attending the same school as me. But I have a sister studying Nursing at New York University.

60. Are you currently in a relationship?

We know that your relationship status is the least you expect to be asked in a visa interview and of course nobody will ask you this as a minor. But the reason why this question shows up in visa interview questions for f1 with answers pdf is because the interviewers want to deduce if you are in a serious enough relationship leading to marriage, which could make you come back to your country. So answer truthfully as it applies to you.

No, I am not currently in a relationship. I am still single.

61. Will you visit home during vacations and holidays?

Being asked about visiting home during vacations and holidays, is bound to happen during your 

visa interview experience. And if you do not answer well, the examiner can use this to trap you as someone who never intends to come back after your studies. So please, say you will be visiting during vacations and holidays, even if you will not do that. Do not tell them that you will work during those vacations and holidays in the US, otherwise they will think you are going there to earn money and as such, will not leave after graduation. 

Yes, I will be visiting home during vacations and holidays to spend time with my family and celebrate important holidays with them.

62. How well do you know the education system in the US?

If you have done your research, then this topic that is part of the questions asked during visa interview, won’t faze you at all. Simply tell them what you learned during your research, like how well your school ranks among the best in the field you have chosen to study, how stable the  US’ education system is, how respected a degree from a school in the US is all over the world.

I know that the US has a great education system, one of the best and most renowned as a matter of fact. Schools in the USA are reputed highly in the world and most of the greatest inventors of our world are from and studied there as well. A degree from an American university holds so much weight and respect. That is how good the country is.

63. Which cities do you wish to travel to in the US?

Of course, exploration and learning about a new city is a huge part of studying abroad. However, enquiries about which cities in the US you wish to travel, are among the f1 visa interview questions and answers that measure your investments in your schooling. They assure the officials that you will not fall in love with the country and refuse to leave. Please, even if you wish to tour the whole of America, do not mention that to them or make it look like that’s the main reason you are going there.

I haven’t really thought about travelling around the US. My main focus will be on my studies and school work, which will keep me occupied. But during short semester breaks I might do some sight seeing. However I do not have any plans for that laid out.

64. Do you plan on returning to your home country after studying? How can you prove you won’t stay back in the country?

Knowing if a student will willingly return to their home country after studying is a crucial information f1 visa interview questions and answers 2024 pdf discuss. 

When presented with the same situation, do well to make it very clear that you have strong ties with your home country, like relationships with your family, partner / spouse, and with friends which you cannot sever. Also point out if you can, that you have a business and property that you cannot abandon. Doing this will convince the official that you have strong ties to your home and you and have no plans of staying back in the US after graduating. Whatever will bring you back to your country, use it as your own answer.

When I graduate, I intend to come back to my country, to resume management of my business which I will be stepping away from while I study. I also have a wife here in my country and we have a child on the way. My family members reside here as well.

65. What are your plans after graduating? Do you have any job or career you wish to do?

This is another of the f1 visa sample questions and answers that will prove if you will be returning to your country after graduation or not. Note that an F-1 Visa is a non-immigrant visa, so you will need to convince the consular that you do not intend to stay back in the US but will return to your country. This is the time to reveal all the things you can establish in your country, including job opportunities. The more you have, the more your chances of convincing them.

After my studies, I will come back to my country to start up a firm in my field of study, using the knowledge I gained from the US. I am convinced that this business will thrive because there aren’t many firms like mine in my country.

66. When you return home, what kind of job will you get?

Study visa interview questions and answers always enquire to know more about your career plans after studies, because they want to be sure that you will get a good enough job in your country. This is so that you do not have any reasons to stay back in the US after graduation looking for jobs. The best way to get a good answer is to do your research to find out which jobs you are qualified to do in your country.

With the degree I acquired in the US, I can get a good offer for a software engineer job in my home country.

67. What’s the  salary amount for this job?

For these f1 visa questions, best answer to give is to mention a really good salary that is enough to sustain your living in your home country. It is a follow up to the last question, and if you mention a small amount, then the consular will conclude that a bigger pay might make you stay back in the US. Do your research to know how much other professionals in your field earn.

I could earn up to 500,000 naira for this job.

68. But you could earn more in the US? Why don’t you stay back and work there instead?

Please note, this is a trick question. The interviewer encouraging you to stay back and work in the US is not your friend, they want to trap you with this statement so that you can show interest in not living after you complete your studies. Once you show interest, you are out.

No, the opportunities in my home country are also good. With my qualifications I will get a well-paying job here that can give me enough to take care of the cost of living in my country, which is lower than the cost of living in the US. I would not want to work in the US.

69. Why should we give you a student visa?

Expect that the question of why you should be granted a student visa, will show up in f1 visa interview questions and answers 2024. When you are asked, make a strong case of why you should be given a visa, without fear or panicking. Be confident and even while answering, keep convincing the interviewer by giving them the impression that you do not have any plans of staying in the United States and you will return to your home country.

An opportunity to study in the US won't just change my life, but it will transform my community as well. The knowledge I will gain at the university, I can apply that to developing my country and creating job opportunities for the unemployed. This is a chance to bring my country one step forward to being on par with the rest of the world in this field I have chosen to study. A visa is my door to advancement and growth. Also, being accepted by a university in the US means that the school believes that I have something worthy to contribute to their program, so I won’t just be a liability to the United States.

70. What are your plans if your student visa is not approved?

Any visa officer that asks you this question, is trying to understand you and to know if you are desperate. If you answer in a manner that is evasive or false, you will be suspected as not being genuine and they will think all the other answers you gave are lies. Note that there is no right answer to this, but you can provide a sincere and authentic answer. Use the sample we gave below as a guide.

I really wish to study in the United States, but I will respect the decision of the embassy, and then reapply. This time I will prepare the necessary documents and try to do better than I did today.

You have made it to the interview stage of getting an F1 visa, which is an opportunity many other student applicants wish they had. The last thing you would want to do is to make a mistake that could undo all the hard work you put in, right from the day you decided to apply to a school in the US.  Trade carefully, follow these 10 F1 visa interview tips:

1. Making a good first impression on your employer, detects the whole tone of the interview. Dress formally, smell great, smile, shake them firmly, and be confident.

2. Be clear in your communication so that your points are gotten across. Think before you answer and do not use clutch words like “um” or “uh”. You can practice with friends and ask them for feedback.

3. Answer in English, because that’s the language the interview will be conducted in. You don’t have to be very fluent in it like a native English speaker, but you should be able to understand the questions without needing a translator. If your English level is high enough for the academic program you want to do and interact in the US, then you won’t have an issue.

4. Prepare always. Have your supporting documents with you that the official can use to determine your academic background, educational plans, and financial support. 

5. Know your school program. You will get questions about the school you are attending, the program you will do, how it help you future career and educational goals, duration of the course, what you will do with the knowledge you gain, why you chose the course and why you are studying it in the US, rather than in your own country.

6. Prove that you will return home after your course ends. An F1 visa is a non-immigrant visa, which means you are expected to come back home after your studies. When answering this question, clearly communicate that you do not plan on staying in the US after you graduate. If you do not, you will be disqualified.

7. Keep your brief and to the point. Interviews don’t often last very long, so you want to get all your points across clearly and briefly before your time elapses. It is important that you practice the questions we have given you beforehand, so that you can answer them easily.

 8. Be positive. Yes, a visa interview is a lot of pressure, but try to keep a positive mindset that things will work out, so that you don’t let anxiety ruin your speech and all the preparations you made.  Also, you would want to be calm and relaxed so that your nervousness won’t be suspected as you being suspicious or hiding something.

9. Tell the truth at all times. The official has interviewed and met hundreds of people before you, plus they are highly trained so if you lie or provide fake documents, they will definitely know. Lying during an interview can lead to a denial.

10. Ask for clarification when you do not understand a question. It is better to understand before you answer so that you do not make mistakes. But after asking once, try to grab what they said, this is why you should pay attention.

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Visa applicants must submit a completed DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application for all nonimmigrant visa categories, including applicants applying for K visas. ( Note:   For K visa cases in process at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate prior to October 7, 2013, review the limited exceptions explained in the FAQs below.) 

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