<p>So as I was accepted to my first choice college and I'll most probably go there, I have to start thinking about the visa process. I've read on the Internet that many are rejected (not from my country though) - does it depend from country to country or there is no general rule who'll be rejected? </p>
<p>They say you should bring as many evidences as possible to prove connections to your homeland. Should I bring some photos or?</p>
<p>What about the interview, what questions are you asked and how long does it last? Do you find out whether you got your visa or not immediately?</p>
<p>I suppose they will give you a visa because you have been accepted there.Don’t worry!:)</p>
<p>My sister got a visa before 2 years ago but for other reason.They asked her a lot of things such as why she was going there,if she never done a crime etc. They are very selective but I believe that they will give you a visa,because you are going for studies, no to set up a bomb:P</p>
<p>Regarding to ‘connections’ to your homeland, it’s about more objective things like bank accounts, properties, etc. that belong to your parents, who you can prove are residents of your country too.</p>
<p>It’s not so much about you being a threat to security but more like fear of you being an illegal immigrant, so you must take things that support the fact there’s no reason for you to just abandon your country.</p>
<p>I don’t think interviews are to corner anyone, they will probably be just simple questions to check if your statements and your documents match.</p>
<p>There are legal ways to stay in the US after college that still violate the spirit of student visas. You could get married, apply for a work visa, etc. Or you could just get a student visa to enter the US and then never actually show up to college. That’s why colleges have to verify your physical presence and good academic standing at the beginning of every term. Or you could stay there illegally, get a fake social security number and just pretend you are a US citizen. Employers don’t usually ask for a proof of citizenship when they hire new employees; if you have a social security number and a bank account, you are all set. Or you could run your own (illegal) business and just not get a permit or file taxes. Or…</p>
<p>You see, there are plenty of options to stay in the US after college and not drive a taxi in NYC ;)</p>
<p>It’s a lot rare to get rejected for a student visa than it is for a tourist visa. Once you show that you intend to attend the school, have the required amount of money in your bank account, and show ties to your home country (having family members, parents having a bank account) and you should be set.</p>
<p>At my interview they just asked questions like, what school are you attending, why did you choose that school, basically questions to insure that you’re applying for a visa to go school and not get into the country illegally.</p>
<p>I heard that one of ~80 incoming international students at my college this year had to delay her enrollment because of visa difficulties. I have yet to hear of a student from Europe being denied a visa though.</p>
<p>If all of your paperwork is in order, I cannot imagine they would reject your visa unless you said something outright stupid. They gave a visa to shady me - you have nothing to worry about :D</p>
… jk </p>