US Visa Interview Questions

Did you apply to any universities in your home country?

Do you know the class size of your program?

Have you connected with any alumni from your program?

Have you contacted any current students at this university?

Have you visited your university campus?

How did you hear about this university?

How does this program rank in your field?

How many universities did you apply to and why did you choose this one?

Name a professor whose research interests you.

What do you know about the city where your university is located?

What is the acceptance rate for international students at your university?

What is the acceptance rate of your university?

What is the climate like where your university is located?

What is the ranking of your university in your specific field?

What makes this program different from similar ones in your country?

What ranking does your program have globally?

What research opportunities does this university offer?

What specific courses are you most excited about?

What will you study?

Which other countries did you consider for your studies?

Why did you choose the United States over other countries?

Why did you choose this field of study?

Why did you choose this university?

Why did you not choose a university in your home country?

Why didn't you choose a university in Canada or the UK instead?

Why not study in the UK or Canada instead?

Are you planning to work on campus?

Can your family still support themselves while funding your education?

Do you have a bank statement showing sufficient funds?

Do you have any loans or scholarships?

Do you have any other siblings studying abroad?

Have you applied for any external scholarships?

Have you calculated the total cost including travel and personal expenses?

How does the cost of this program compare to similar ones in your country?

How much is your monthly living expense budget?

How much is your tuition per year?

How much money is currently in your sponsor's bank account?

How much will your total education cost?

How will you manage your finances while living in the US?

Is anyone else contributing to your education costs?

What currency is your sponsor's income in?

What happens if your funding runs out mid-program?

What health insurance will you have while studying?

What is the source of your family's income?

What is your contingency plan if you lose your funding mid-program?

What is your father's annual income?

What is your sponsor's income and occupation?

What will your family do financially while supporting you abroad?

Who is funding your education?

Are you currently engaged or in a serious relationship?

Are you married?

Are you planning to bring any family members with you on an F-2 visa?

Do you have any community involvement back home?

Do you have any property in your name?

Do you have any relatives currently living in the US?

Do you have children?

Do you have family in the US?

Do you own property or have assets in your home country?

Has anyone in your family studied in the United States before?

Have you traveled outside your home country before?

Have you visited the United States before?

How did your family react to your decision to study in the US?

How long have you been working in your current role?

What are your ties to your home country?

What do your parents do for a living?

What does your family do back home?

What is your current occupation?

What is your mother's occupation?

What social or religious community are you part of back home?

What would you miss most about your home country?

Who is waiting for you back home?

Who will manage your family business while you study?

Do you have a job offer waiting for you back home?

Do you intend to work in the US after your studies?

Do you plan to start a business after graduation?

How does this degree fit into your 5-year career plan?

How will a US degree benefit your career back home?

How will you use your American degree differently than a local one?

How will your degree help you in your home country?

Is there a specific job waiting for you back home?

What career do you plan to pursue after graduating?

What do you plan to do after graduation?

What is the employment rate for graduates of your program?

What is the job market like in your field back home?

What makes your field of study relevant in your home country?

What will you do during winter and summer breaks?

What will you do if your visa is denied?

Would you consider applying for OPT?

Can you explain this gap in your education?

Did you take the GRE or GMAT?

Did you use an education agent or consultant?

Do you have a laptop and other equipment ready for your studies?

Do you have health insurance arranged for your time in the US?

Do you plan to do any internships during your studies?

Do you plan to take any online courses before arriving?

Have you applied to other universities?

Have you been to the US before?

Have you ever been denied a visa?

Have you looked into on-campus housing?

Have you received your I-20?

Have you spoken with your academic advisor yet?

How did you prepare for your standardized tests?

How do you plan to manage your time between studies and personal life?

How far is your accommodation from campus?

How long is your program?

How will you handle homesickness while studying abroad?

How will you handle the cultural adjustment?

How will you travel from the airport to your university?

What extracurricular activities do you plan to join?

What happens if you fail a course?

What is the biggest challenge you expect to face studying abroad?

What is your backup plan if this university does not work out?

What is your contingency plan if you cannot get housing?

What is your expected graduation date?

What is your GPA?

What is your TOEFL or IELTS score?

What language will your courses be taught in?

What professional certifications do you plan to earn during your studies?

What standardized tests did you take and what were your scores?

What student organizations do you plan to join?

What teaching style does your university use?

What transportation will you use to get to class?

When does your program start?

When is your program start date?

Where exactly will you live — on campus or off campus?

Where will you live while studying?

Who filled out your DS-160?

Who helped you with your university application?

Why are you leaving your current job to study?

Why did you switch your major?