US Visa Interview Questions
Questions officers often ask B1/B2 tourist and business visitors. Review them by topic, then practice your answers out loud with tailored feedback.
Trip Purpose & Details33 questions
Are you attending a conference or business meeting?
MediumAre you planning to seek medical treatment in the US?
MediumAre you traveling alone or with someone?
EasyCan you show me your hotel reservation?
EasyDo you have a return ticket?
EasyDo you have an invitation letter from someone in the US?
MediumDo you have travel insurance for this trip?
EasyDo you plan to attend your child's graduation in the US?
MediumHave you purchased travel insurance?
EasyHow did you hear about the place you are visiting?
EasyHow long do you plan to stay in the United States?
EasyIf visiting for medical reasons, what is the treatment and where?
HardWhat activities do you plan to do during your visit?
EasyWhat cities do you plan to visit?
EasyWhat gifts or items are you planning to bring to the US?
EasyWhat hotel or accommodation have you booked?
EasyWhat is the name and address of the company you are visiting?
MediumWhat is the nature of your business in the US?
MediumWhat is the purpose of your trip to the United States?
EasyWhat is your itinerary for this trip?
MediumWhat is your relationship to the person you are visiting?
MediumWhat would you do if your visa is approved for 10 years?
HardWhere will you be staying during your visit?
EasyWho are you visiting in the United States?
MediumWho referred you to the person you are visiting?
MediumWho will you be meeting during your business trip?
MediumWhy are you applying for a 10-year visa if you only plan to stay 2 weeks?
HardWhy are you visiting this particular city?
MediumWhy can't the person you are visiting come to your country instead?
HardWhy can't you get this medical treatment in your country?
HardWhy do you want to visit the United States specifically?
MediumWhy is this trip necessary — can it be done remotely?
HardWill you be signing any contracts during your visit?
Hard
Ties to Home Country33 questions
Are you currently receiving any government benefits?
MediumAre you married? Will your spouse travel with you?
MediumAre you planning to work while in the United States?
HardAre your parents still alive? What do they do?
EasyDo you have any dependents who rely on your income?
MediumDo you have any friends living in the United States?
MediumDo you have any pending legal matters in your country?
HardDo you have any relatives who have overstayed in the US?
HardDo you have children? How old are they?
MediumDo you have family in the United States?
HardDo you own a car or other significant assets?
MediumDo you own property or a business in your country?
MediumHas your relative in the US filed any petition for you?
HardHow long have you been working at your current job?
MediumHow many days of leave have you taken from work?
MediumHow many employees work at your company?
MediumHow often do you communicate with your relative in the US?
MediumIs your sponsor a US citizen or permanent resident?
HardWhat company do you work for and what is your role?
EasyWhat do you do for a living?
EasyWhat evidence do you have that you will return home?
HardWhat is your education background?
EasyWhat is your retirement plan?
MediumWhat ties do you have to your home country?
HardWhat will happen to your job if you don't return?
HardWhat will you do when you return home?
MediumWhat will your employer do if you don't return on time?
HardWhen was the last time you saw your family member in the US?
MediumWho else lives in your household?
EasyWho will take care of your business while you travel?
HardWhy should I believe you will return to your country?
HardYour child is studying in the US — do you plan to stay with them?
HardYour sponsor in the US — what is their immigration status?
Hard
Financial Situation11 questions
Are you being paid by a US company for this trip?
HardCan you show me your bank statements?
MediumDo you have a credit card that works internationally?
EasyDo you have savings apart from your salary?
MediumHow much cash are you planning to carry?
MediumHow much do you earn per month?
MediumHow much money are you planning to spend on this trip?
MediumIs anyone sponsoring your medical expenses in the US?
HardWhat is your annual income?
MediumWhat is your monthly salary in your local currency?
MediumWho is paying for your trip?
Medium
Travel History13 questions
Are you planning to visit any other country on this trip?
EasyHave you applied for immigration to any country?
HardHave you ever applied for a green card or immigration to the US?
HardHave you ever been denied a US visa before?
HardHave you ever overstayed a visa in any country?
HardHave you ever worked illegally in any country?
HardHave you traveled to any other countries?
EasyHave you traveled to the United States before?
EasyHow long did you stay during your last US visit?
MediumHow many times have you traveled to the US before?
EasyWhat did you do during your last visit to the US?
MediumWhen is the last time you traveled internationally?
EasyWhy didn't you travel to the US sooner?
Medium