<p>Guys, now as I've been accepted to my college :D I need to start thinking about my visas. I'm pretty confused about the process. What questions are asked in the interview and how long is the interview? What if I'm rejected, what alternatives do I have?</p>
<p>Thanks a lot!</p>
<p>bump…</p>
<p>I’m still in the process like you so I have little information.</p>
<p>But, of course, the most important thing you should remember during your visa interview is that you should NEVER state any desire for staying over at your destination after your studies. You don’t have to be too obvious at avoiding the matter either though.</p>
<p>For example, if the interviewer asks you about your career plans, say something like “Here in <em>your country</em> there’s a growing market/advance in <em>whatever you’ll study</em> so I expect my education in USA to be a valuable asset.” </p>
<p>If you are rejected, you can contact your university and explain your situation. I’ve heard that universities keep your admission for next year but I’m not sure that’s the norm. Nevertheless, let’s not be negative, I’m sure you’ll be granted the visa as long as you don’t make the visa interviewer suspect you are an immigrant or a terrorist.</p>
<p>Also remember to take as many documents as possible that prove your ‘link’ to your country so that it is clear that you have a motive to be back.</p>
<p>Also remember to take as many documents as possible that prove your ‘link’ to your country so that it is clear that you have a motive to be back.</p>
<p>Can you please explain this part???</p>
<p>I’m not sure if there are variants in other countries but I will explain the way it works here.</p>
<p>It is advisable, though not required, to take documents such as financial information or social security documents of your parents (an example) so the visa issuer knows that you have strong ties to your country since your parents have a stable life in mentioned country.</p>
<p>This is done to avoid any suspicion that you might just get lost in the US and be an illegal immigrant.</p>
<p>For better information, check your local embassy’s website.</p>
<p>The documentation mentioned by others is extremely important. Do make copies! The visa issuer needs to be convinced that you are not a potential illegal immigrant and that you are not a potential threat to the US. If a student does have strong ties to his/her home country, if he/she can ‘prove’ that his/her parents are able and willing to finance the whole experience, if he/she can give the visa issuer copies of important documents showing this, if he/she does not fall into a category that is ‘flagged’, … then the interview will be easy. Also, this is one of those rare cases during the application process where it may help if a parent is present during the interview ( in the background, but still … ). Please take care that you are looking nice and clean when you present yourself at the embassy. The US has specific requirements in different countries. You need to ask students from you home country for further details. It makes sense that these requirements differ. For example, showing old passports is no problem for the citizens of the country I’m living in, but it is virtually impossible for the citizens of my home country.
Note: Also pass on all the information you have when part of the costs will be covered by a scholarschip.</p>