US Visa Interview Questions

Questions officers often ask H-1B specialty occupation applicants. Review them by topic, then practice your answers out loud with tailored feedback.

General / Purpose10 questions
  • Are you currently employed?

    Easy
  • Do you have family in the United States?

    Medium
  • Have you been to the United States before?

    Easy
  • Have you ever been denied a US visa?

    Hard
  • Have you ever held another visa status?

    Medium
  • Have you traveled outside your country before?

    Easy
  • How long do you plan to stay in the United States?

    Easy
  • What is the purpose of your trip to the United States?

    Easy
  • What is your marital status?

    Easy
  • Will your family accompany you to the US?

    Medium
Employer & Job15 questions
  • Describe your day-to-day responsibilities.

    Medium
  • Did you interview for this position? How?

    Medium
  • How did you find this job?

    Medium
  • How long has the company been in business?

    Medium
  • How many employees does the company have?

    Medium
  • Is your employer the direct company or a consulting firm?

    Medium
  • What does your company do?

    Medium
  • What is your job title?

    Easy
  • What projects will you be working on?

    Medium
  • What team will you be working on?

    Medium
  • Where will you be physically working?

    Medium
  • Who is the end client you will be working for?

    Hard
  • Who is your direct manager?

    Medium
  • Who is your employer in the United States?

    Easy
  • Why does your employer need someone from outside the US?

    Hard
Qualifications10 questions
  • Do you have any professional certifications?

    Medium
  • Have you had any Optional Practical Training in the US?

    Medium
  • How does your degree relate to this job?

    Hard
  • How many years of experience do you have in this field?

    Medium
  • What did you study?

    Easy
  • What is your educational background?

    Easy
  • What specific technical skills do you bring to this role?

    Medium
  • What was your previous job?

    Medium
  • Where did you get your degree?

    Easy
  • Why did you leave your previous position?

    Medium
Salary & Finances8 questions
  • How does this salary compare to your current earnings?

    Medium
  • How will you support yourself before your first paycheck?

    Medium
  • Is this a full-time position?

    Easy
  • What benefits does the company provide?

    Medium
  • What is the prevailing wage for this role?

    Hard
  • What is your salary for this position?

    Medium
  • Who is paying for your visa and relocation?

    Medium
  • Will you receive any signing bonus or stock options?

    Medium
Petition & Documents10 questions
  • Can you show me your employment offer letter?

    Easy
  • Do you have your I-797 approval notice?

    Easy
  • Do you have your LCA?

    Medium
  • Have you had a previous H-1B?

    Medium
  • How many years of H-1B have you used?

    Hard
  • Is this a cap-subject or cap-exempt petition?

    Hard
  • Is your employer filing for your green card?

    Medium
  • What is the start date on your petition?

    Medium
  • What wage level is listed on your LCA?

    Hard
  • When was your petition approved?

    Medium
Intent & Ties10 questions
  • Are your children enrolled in school at home?

    Medium
  • Do you own property in your home country?

    Medium
  • Do you plan to return to your home country?

    Hard
  • Does your spouse work? Where?

    Medium
  • Have you applied for permanent residency?

    Medium
  • If you lose this job what will you do?

    Hard
  • What are your long-term plans?

    Hard
  • What ties do you have to your home country?

    Hard
  • What will your spouse do while you work in the US?

    Medium
  • Why should we approve your visa?

    Hard
Specialty Occupation7 questions
  • Are there US workers who could do this job?

    Hard
  • Could someone without a degree do this work?

    Hard
  • How is your specific degree required for this role?

    Hard
  • What makes this a specialty occupation?

    Hard
  • What training will you need when you start?

    Medium
  • What would happen if this position were not filled?

    Medium
  • Why does this job require a specialized degree?

    Hard

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