The interviewer will ask a variety of interview questions from the candidate before granting an approval for it. Hypothetical questions are mentioned below for your quick view:
1.
What information do you have about
universities or colleges in the United States?
The
immigration officer is asking you this question to understand the reason for
which you chose the United States as the destination for your studies. You
should list out the information you obtained when you researched for potential
colleges to apply to.
2.
Why did you chose the United
States as the destination for your studies?
The
reason for which the immigration officer is asking you this question is to
check whether you can justify the reason for selecting the US over other
countries as the place to pursue your studies. You need to mention strong
points that compelled you to select this country over others. You May say “My educational
qualifications and exposure in U.S is bound to enhance my career opportunities
in India”
3.
What is your field of
specialization?
You
will be asked the field of specialization in which you are going to pursue your
education. You need to provide the full name of the course you are applying
for.
In which field did you do your under-graduation?
You need to mention your area of specialization in
your graduation if you are going to the United States to pursue a postgraduate
degree.
Can I see a proof of your educational degrees?
You need to provide the original documents of all your
educational degrees to the immigration officer.
Why are you pursuing your Phd. in the United
States?
To answer this question, you need to list the
reasons for pursuing Ph.D. and selecting the United States as the country of
your choice for doing so.
4. Why have you changed the field of
your study?
If you have changed your field of
study at some point in your life or want to do so when you study in the states,
you need to specify the reason for doing so. Your reason should be strong
enough to be backed up by logical reasons.
5. What are your career plans after
you complete your degree?
This is one of the important
questions that will be definitely be asked by the immigration officer during
the F1 Visa interview approval process. You need to say that you will return to
your home country after you complete your education in the States.
6. Have you previously made a trip
to the United States?
The immigration officer might ask
you about the past trips you have made to the country.
7. Have you written any exams like
GRE/TOEFL/GMAT? If yes, please provide the score along with the detailed
report.
If you have given any exams like
GRE/TOEFL/GMAT, you need to provide the immigration officer with the score and
detailed report specifying your areas of weakness and strengths.
8. In which year did you graduate
from your school/college and how much marks did you obtain?
The immigration officer for
verification purposes might ask about the date of your graduation through
school/college and your transcripts/mark sheets from the school/college.
9. Why did you choose this specific
university and how will it help you in your career?
The interviewer is asking this
question to determine your reasons for selecting the specific university in
which you are planning to enrol. He or she also wants to know why you think
completing the degree from that particular college/school will benefit you in
your career. To answer this question you need to be well versed with the
history and the background of the college you are taking admission in.
10. What do you know about the city
in which your college is located?
The immigration officer might
also ask you about the city in which the college/school you are getting
admitted to is located therefore you have to be well-versed with the city where
you are going to reside.
11. Which universities did you send
your application to and which ones accepted it?
For the above question, provide the appropriate
answer.
12. Did you contact any professors
from the college that has accepted you and were you offered a scholarship by
the school/college?
Give the appropriate answer for
the question above and if you have received any scholarship from
the college, mention it.
13. Do you have any friends or family
in the United States?
If you have any family or friends
in the United States, mention yes otherwise say no.
14. What is the profession your
parents are into and do you have any siblings?
For the above question, provide the appropriate
answer.
15. What is the annual income of your
parents?
You need to answer this question
honestly as the information will be subject to verification.
16. Can I see your tax returns?
You need to give the original
documents to the immigration officer that contains your tax returns.
17. Can I see the bank statements
from one of your accounts?
You need to produce the bank
statements from one of your bank accounts for the immigration officer to
verify.
18. Have you taken any loans in the
past?
Answer the question as
applicable. If you have taken any loans in the past, you have to disclose it to
the immigration officer with the required documents.
19. Where do your parents reside and
do you live with them?
Answer this
question with the appropriate details.
20. Are you presently employed
somewhere and what is the duration for which you have been employed?
Answer this question as applicable.
21. Which organisation are you
currently employed by and what are your roles and responsibilities?
Answer this question with the
correct details. You need to explain the immigration officer the exact roles
and responsibilities in your current employment.
22. Can you provide a reference on
your current job which is written by your boss or supervisor?
You need to provide a letter of
recommendation from your current employer to the immigration officer.
23. What is your current salary?
Answer this question with the
appropriate details. You will need to give the salary slip as proof to the
immigration officer.
24. Why do you want to quit your job
and pursue higher studies in the United States?
This is a question that you need
to answer very carefully with the logical reasons. Be honest as to why you want
to pursue higher studies even though you are well settled in your job.
25. Are you being financially
supported by someone to pay for your studies in the United States?
Answer this question as appropriate.
26. Are you taking a loan to support
yourself financially during the period you pursue higher studies in the United
States?
If you are applying for loan, say
yes. Provide the details of the loan such as its term and the interest rate
etc.
27. How have you planned your
residence during the period of your course in the United States?
The immigration officer wants to
know the details of your stay during the time you will study in the United
States.
28. Have you ever applied for a F1
Visa previously?
If you have applied for a F1 Visa previously, say
yes otherwise say no.
29. Why should you be granted an
approval for a F1 Visa?
This is a crucial question which
you need to give an appropriate answer to. List all the reasons as to why you
are pursuing higher studies in the United States. Try to convince the
immigration officer with your desire and determination. Give clear and concise
answers and do not try to confuse the immigration officer. Always high light
the necessity for taking higher studies and follow it up with your intentions
to come back to India to meet up your responsibilities and to support your parents.