US visa interview FAQ questions with Answer

Q : Is it possible to get a viza for people who are not that qualified?

Ans: Yes, if you have a spouse who is a US citizen or an H-1/L-1 visa holder.

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Q: I want to apply for L-2 along with my husbands L-1. Am i eligible to work in USA if so can I apply my EAD along with L-2

Ans : Yes , your husband can apply for your L-2 and you can definitely work in that capacity.

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Q: I have an H1B with a consultant, how easy it is to shift it to another employer , provided that I haven't yet used that H1-B ?

Ans: You can shift an employer with a new H-1.You may use the services of an immigration attorney for a smooth transfer.

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Q: I've done BCA and having 5 yrs of IT exp. can i apply for H1B in UA?

Ans: You cannot apply for an H-1B visa. An employer has to file it from the US for you, and you do seem to qualify.

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Q: I have filed for US visa under CR1, they asked me to file a waver since once i was not allowed to enter US on H1B vis because my sponser didnt responced, sir i want to know what is the chance that i will get the visa, i have filed the waver saying i am really in a hardship since my wife is ill and we lost our baby.

Ans : Your case needs special study and evaluation. Please consult a professional for further course of action.

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Q: This is in regard to the H1 filed in the mid of June05.In spite of my wife having bachelor degree & 7+ years of IT exp, she did even get her NAC .May i know the reason???

Ans : Can you expand on NAC?

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Q: I have applied for B1 visa twice and each time I recieved B1/B2 visa for 6 months. I am applying third time for B1 visa. How can I get B1 visa for more than 6 months.

Ans: You cannot ask for a B-1 visa for a specific length of time. The visa officer makes that decision.

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Q : I am science graduate (8+11+graduate) and software professional working with limited company (Oracle+D2K) having 10 year of experience. is there any chance to get visa for working in usa.

Ans: Yes, you have a good chance, provided you can find an employer who will file an H-1 visa for you.

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Q: I have interview for B1 VISA with US Consulate, what type of questions they will askas i am working with Software company in INDIA.

Ans : Possible questions include: i. Objective of your visit, ii. Duration of your visit, iii. What is your current job profile in your current software company in India?, iv. What will you do on your return to India?

You could also be asked about your family.

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Q: I am attending interview by tomorrow for B1 visa, But already i got rejected once. It was last 2 years back for brief invitation letter. Do i get a visa even if i rejected once sir?

Ans : No problem. If you have your documents right, go with confidence and smile at the visa officer. Positive body language helps.

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Q: I had once applied for tourist visa in 2003 but was rejected on the basis that i was planning to immigrate to uSA. Now i am once again applying for tourist visa, but now i have an affidavit of support I-134 from my nephew who is an US citizen.Also plz tell me what are my chances of getting visa with the affidavit ?

Ans : Your chances are good. However, make sure your financial statements showing your ties in India are good. Consult a professional if possible.

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Q: I am on H1B and want to take my spouse to US on H4. Any specific guidelines on that?

Ans: You need to prove that your marraige is genuine by providing a marriage certificate and other documentary proof, with photographs.

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Q : For H1-B stamping we need to produce company's tax returns and photos also apart from offer letter
Ans : Yes. Also, your pay stubs and official documents that you got from the immigration office (CIS) in the US.

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USA F1 Visa Interview Preparation Tips

1) You need to know and show what you will do with your degree from a U.S. institution (or, if you want to attend an English language program, with your better English) when you return home. You need to have good (plausible) future plans in your own country.

2) It is often very helpful to have a job offer--in writing-- from an employer in your home country promising you a good job or a higher position in the company WHEN YOU RETURN FROM THE U.S.

3) You should know what the job situation is in your field in your home country. With a little research you can find out what the job prospects are. The U.S. consular officials will know about these things, too. It's usually better for you if you can show that you will have good job prospects in your home country after finishing your program in the U.S.

4) You should practice for the interview with friends. The practice interviews should be no more than three minutes long and very unfriendly. While the consular officer will probably be cordial in the real interview, it is best to be prepared for the worst. You should be ready to answer questions such as "Where did you hear about this school?" etc.
If you don't know very much about your chosen school, the consular official will often refuse to give you a visa. Consular officials may think that you are not really planning to go to school but are simply trying to enter the U.S. to work.

5) You should write a "statement of purpose" explaining why you want to go to this particular school and what you hope to do with the knowledge later on IN YOUR HOME COUNTRY.

6) If your financial status is an issue, you may want to pay tuition to the school in advance and present the receipt to the consular official. The offical will almost certainly respect this gesture. Bank loans are NOT good evidence of financial support for students. Consular officials think that people with loans are more likely to seek employment in the U.S. so they can pay back the loan.

7) You should be honest with consular officials at all times. For example, applicants in some countries might not want to show their true financial status because they may be trying to "shield" income from taxes. Thus, their financial statements may not show this "black money" and so may not show enough money for education in the U.S.
But, U.S. consular officals actually don't care at all if your family is hiding income from your own government. They will, however, appreciate your honesty and be much more likely to grant the visa if they know your true financial status.
Conversely, if the consular officals believe that you are lying or have lied in a previous interview--about anything--they will probably not issue the visa.