Visa Interview
After receiving the acceptance letter and I-20, the next step is to schedule the visa interview. American consulate requires a prior appointment for a face-to-face interview at the USA embassy. Important points to keep in mind while appearing for an interview is to convince the visa interviewer that the applicant/student has enough funds to cover all educational expenses. Second, the student should prove that he/she has strong ties with India to ensure that he/she is not an intending immigrant. Answers should be clear and to the point during the interview.
The applicant will be informed about their approval or rejection on the same day. It is important to make the final selection of the university wisely as the name of the university whose I-20 has been submitted to the consulate, will also be mentioned on the passport. For any reason, if the visa is rejected on the first attempt then the applicant can reapply after 3 working days or contact the consultants for reapplication.
The applicant will be informed about their approval or rejection on the same day. It is important to make the final selection of the university wisely as the name of the university whose I-20 has been submitted to the consulate, will also be mentioned on the passport. For any reason, if the visa is rejected on the first attempt then the applicant can reapply after 3 working days or contact the consultants for reapplication.
Document Checklist
The following is a list of some of the documents that you are supposed to carry along with you on the day of VISA interview:
- Passport having validity of atleast six months
- Visa Fee Receipt
- Interview Appointment Letter
- I-20 and Admission Letter from the University / College mentioning the total cost of education in USA (If You have received Admission letters / Rejection letters from more than one University, carry all of them)
- Evidence of Scholarship / Aid / Grant, if any
- Sponsorship Letter
- Educational Certificates, Degrees, Diplomas & Mark sheets
- Score Reports of TOEFL and GRE / GMAT / SAT
- Work Experience Certificate / Reference Letter from Employer, if Employed
- Bank Statements / Pass Books of the sponsors for the last Three Years
- Summary Statement of Assets and Total Income of Family Members
- Income Tax papers of the sponsor and his Family for the last 3 years
- Proof of all movable and immovable assets
For more updated information on Student Visa and the latest Fees, Kindly visit the websites:
https://cgifederal.secure.force.com/
http://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv-ds160info.asp
Some of the Questions likely to be asked by th Visa officer:
- What is the purpose of your trip?
- Which university are you planning to go to?
- Who is sponsoring you?
- Why do you want to do MS / MBA?
- Why do you wish to study in the US and not in India?
- Why did you select this University?
- Do you have any relatives in the US?
- Why is your GRE / GMAT / SAT / TOEFL score low?
- What are you plans after completing your studies?
- What is your father's annual income?