US Visa Interview Questions

Education Related Question

1. Which university are you applying for?
A. University of Cincinnati
2. Which course are you applying for ?
A. PhD program in Material Science and Engineering
3. Yow many universities did u apply to?
A. 4 universities, 1 admit, 3 rejects (University of Delaware, UMCP, Virginia Tech)
4. Why did u get 3 rejects and just one admit?
A. University policy to give admission only with financial aid. They did not have research openings for this year.
5. Why did you choose US?
A. A doctoral degree from a reputed university in united states enhances my career/job prospects in top institutes in India like CLRI and IIT. Top research institutes in India like CLRI, IIT give preference to people with a doctors degree from a reputed American institute. Also The University is involved in research which closely matches with my area of interest.
6. Why this University?
A. The faculty in the University are actively involved in research in the field of polymers, which is also my area of research interest. and the research program is well funded in the university
7. What are the research projects they are involved in?
A. They are currently carrying out projects in Conducting polymers and Corrosion protection using polymer coatings of the same.
8. How well is the university /dept/faculty funded?
A. The projects are well funded both by US Govt and industries in united states. Research grants amounting to 3million $ per year.
9. Why not study in India?
A. The university/this University is involved in research that match more closely with my area of interest. Also a degree from US enhances my career/job prospects in top research institutes in India like CLRI and IIT

Questions about financial Status

1. How are u sponsoring your studies? How do u plan to fund the amount shown in the I-20?
A. I have a 100%/full tuition fee wavier from the university. My father is sponsoring for my living expenses. ///SAY ONLY IF ASKED ABOUT MORE FUNDING! I also have a education loan sanctioned for Rs 6 Lac by State bank of India.
2. What are the documents u r showing/ and the question that mean the same! !!!like What is the proof for supporting your education?
A. Bank statements, Loan letter and property statements.
3. How will u repay the loan?
A. The repayment period starts 1 year after completion of my course.. Hence I will have sufficient time to repay the amount.
4. What is your father?
A. He has recently taken Voluntary Retirement from SBI where he was an employee for many years.
5. What’s his annual income?
A. His annual income amounts to 2.37 Lac. ( Show income tax return)

Personal Questions in Visa Interview

1. What do you plan to do after studies.?
A. I plan to come back to India and join the teaching profession. With a degree from a reputed University like University of Cincinnati, i will be able to find a position in a top research institute/ university /school like CLRI and IIT in India.
2. Why teaching profession?
A. I feel that there is a shortage in the number of well qualified faculty to handle/teach the number of students who want to pursue research/higher studies in India. I would like to contribute by bridging this gap. (Also combine answer of Q2)
3. Why would u want to come back to work here?/Why should you come back when u can make more money there?
A. I am the only son and feel its my duty to come back and take care of them.
4.. But you are away for six years?
A. I am doing that so that I will be in a better position to seek a job with a degree from the University of Cincinnati.
5. How much do u expect to earn after coming back to India?
A. A starting salary of Rs 70k per month or Rs 8L per year.

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