1. Why this university?

Ans. Sir, the first and foremost factor for selecting this university was the amount of quality research
going on there in the field of Computer Science and Softw Engg. I came to know that my research
interest matches with that of the faculty there. Hence, I want to be a part their research group and
learn more. The main goal of the research there is to develop and investigate end-user software
engineering technologies for enabling End Users to Shape Effective Software. Besides this, the
University has its own Laboratory for Empirical Software Testing Research where students study
software testing techniques by empirical means. There is also an Usability Testing Facility which is
used as a testbed for systematically evaluating the usability and robustness of software tools and
interfaces, across a range of common desktop platforms. Above

2. Why do you plan to do MS? Why MS in CS ?

Ans. Having worked for 2 years in an IT company I learnt a lot about software development and I
have a good know-how of Computer Science and Software Engg, but a bit more technical
knowledge and research in the field will serve greatly when I come back here and join the company
of my choice. Higher qualifications give a better place, a better standard in today's competitive world.
I have seen that there is a dearth of persons with greater technical know-how in this field, and
whosoever has it will be benefitted highly. So I wish to complete my MS and strengthen my
knowledge and grasp the opportunity.

3. Why do you wish to study in the US ?

Ans. US grad Schools are way ahead in research in fields like Computer science and Software
Engg. when compared to other countries of the world. They also have advanced courses like ####,
%%%% and ***** which is absent in Indian Universities. Moreover, they stress on practical
knowledge & not just book learning. A degree from US is globally recognized as the academic
standards are very high there. USA is the mecca of education.

4. Why Don't you study in India ?

Ans. Only few university in India providing Data Science Program and it’s not based on research,

5. Why MS in CS with Softw Engg as specialization ?

Ans. The number of end-user programmers in the world will soon number 20 times as many as the
number of professional programmers. Current research is primarily focused in helping with the
dependability of the software the end users create and customize. Towards this goal, researchers in
xxxxxx University are working on ways to enable systems to collaborate with these users, in a
software development paradigm that blends traditionally separate functions -- specification, design,
implementation, component integration, debugging, testing, and maintenance -- into tightly
integrated, highly interactive environments that work together with users to continually improve
dependability.

6. Which was your undergraduate college?

Ans. I did my Bachelors of Engineering in ****** which is affiliated to #### University.

14. What is the purpose of your trip?

Ans. To pursue my Masters in Computer Science at xxxxxx University.
15. Which university are you planning to go to?
Ans xxxxxxx University
16. Who is planning to sponsor you?
Ans. Sir, my father is supporting me for my higher education. I have also got a bank loan sanctioned
for ** lakhs.
17. Your passbooks show that a large amount of money has recently been deposited. How
would you explain that?
Ans. [Explain it... whatever may it be.. Convince him you were always rich]
18. What do your parents do?
Ans. [Explain]
19. Does any of your relative stay in the US?
Ans. No...[If yes... be honest... they are not goin to reject u for this reason]
20. Your brother/sister is studying too. How will your parents support both of you?
Ans. Yes/ No [If yes...Explain.... that he has scholarship... or... less fees etc]
22. What are you plans after Graduation?
Ans. Sir, I like the present company I am working for now. So I wish to complete my MS and
strengthen my technical knowledge and get back to India Post-MS and rejoin the same company.
[Have some valid reason]
23. What is your parents’ annual income?
Ans. My family’s annual income is *** lakhs. My father’s annual income is &&& lakhs and my
mother’s annual income is ### lakhs.
24. Do you intend to come back ? or What if you are offered a job in US ?
Ans. Yes! I really like the company that I am working at present. But, I am planning to return back
and re-join the same company after my Masters. I am going to US to upgrade my skills in computer
science and update my knowledge in the latest Software Engg practices. This would surely enable
me get better results in the competitive field here.
25. Tell me about your University’s location ?
Ans. Xxxxxxxx is in yyyyyyyy, USA. yyyyyyy is a city located in zzzzzzzzz. It is located y
hours driving distance from ttttttt and x minutes from rrrrrrr.

27. What are the courses offered ? or What type of courses are there ?
Ans. There are a variety of courses offered at xxxxxx University. They can be broadly classified
under three main baskets (1) Languages and Systems (2) Real World Computing (3) Theoretical
Computer Science. Languages and Systems has courses such as Database Management Systems,
High Performance Computer Architecture and Programming Languages. Real World Computing has
courses such as Software Engineering, Machine Learning and Computer graphics. Theoretical
Computer Science has courses such as Algorithms and Data Structures,Computability and Error
Correcting Codes.
[Something like this]
28. What do you know about the University ?
Ans. Xxxxxxxx University is a public research university located in yyyyyyyy, United States. The
university offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees and a multitude of research
opportunities. There are over x academic degree programs offered through the university. The
University offers around y courses to graduates and undergraduates and there are more than z full
time faculties. There are more than xxx students in the University. It is located ‘t’ hours driving
distance from Ppppp and ‘a’ minutes from aaaa.
29. How did you come to know about your university?
Ans. I came to know about the University through internet and email exchanges with the seniors.

31. Do you plan to work in the US supposing on-campus?

Ans. I have no plans to work while studying. I want to complete the course as early as possible and
come back and join the IT industry in India.

32. How many members in a family?

Ans. [Tell them]

33. Why the entries in the passbook are recent?

Ans. [Explain]

34. Even in this condition of economic recession, you want to go US. Why?
Ans. I am going there for studies and I want to return back after my studies. So, economic recession
in US doesn't affect me.

36. Name some professors of your University?

Ans. (add prefix 'Dr' to the professor even if he is not of doctorate level)

38. How did they manage to save all that money?

Ans. [Explain]
39. So if your dad is a businessman, why you going for Computers?
Ans. I want to follow my own dreams.
42. What kind of money is he using to fund your studies?
Ans. All the money is in Saving Bank accounts. [Similar to this]
43. They can’t support you from this income?
Ans. I have got a loan of ** lakh rupees sanctioned from the bank. My family’s annual income is ##
lakhs per annum. Other than this we also have enough savings and and rental income to support the
family. Hence finance will never be a problem.
44. When did your parents started saving for your education?
Ans. For the past # years.
45. How much your parents would be providing you?
Ans. My parents would be paying me around ** lakhs. Remaining amount would be paid via bank
loan obtained.
46. Where did all these funds come from suddenly? How do I believe ur funds in the
passbooks are genuine as the entries are recent and huge?
Ans. These have been maintained for atleast 6 months. My father obtained this money by #
%&^^&&. Also, I also have the bank certificate issued by the bank manager as an additional proof for
the cash balance given in the pass book.

47. Can you tell me how did you get this amount? How did you get this money?
Ans. Personal Savings

What are annual expenses of your course? What’s the tuition fee? Living expenses?
Ans. [Explain]
52. You look like Potential immigrants (OR) I don’t think you will come back to India
Ans.
(a) I am from a well-to do family and money is not at all essential for me. The only thing I lack is
Masters from a reputed university which will make me a better software professional. As far as
opportunity is concerned, because of recession most of the US Companies are turning towards
Indian companies for their software solutions. So I am certain that with my degree I will get an
equivalent opportunity and pay packet in India.
(b) I am from a well-to do family and money is not at all essential for me. The only thing I lack is
Masters from a reputed university which will make me a better software professional. Also, I am
highly satisfied with the present company I am working for. So I wish to complete my MS and
strengthen my technical knowledge and get back to India Post-MS and rejoin &*^&$.

57. Do u think u will get the visa

Ans. I have shown sufficient funds required for my MS and I have shown strong intent to return to
India so I don’t see why u will reject my visa.

58. Tell me about the current project you are working on ? [For working ppl obviously]
Ans. [Explain]

59. Have ever made any trips abroad. Have you ever been to foreign country? Have you ever
been outside India anywhere? So you have never been to America?
Ans. [Explain]

60. How you will transfer money to US?

Ans. Through wire transfer.
61. Why do you seem so nervous?
Ans. It’s a big day today so nervousness is there a bit.
62. How many passports do you have?
Ans. 1
63. Are ur parents happy with ur decision?
Ans. Yes they are. They are educated and they know very well that a MS from US is very
important for my career growth

65. Do you have any relative in US? If so..What are they doing ??
Ans. [Explain]

68. What is ur opinion about USA? What is the thing you like best in America? What kind
of good things do you know about America?
Ans. USA is the most developed country in the world. People there are very friendly and helping.
Education and research is at its best in USA. A degree from an US university is globally recognized
as the academic standards are very high there. USA is the mecca of education.

70. Have u referred any websites for this visa interview?

Ans. None. Except for the ustraveldocs website.
71. How did you prepare yourself for this interview? Did u join any yahoo group to help u with the
interview preparation? Why did you take help from educational consultants? Did you go to some
consultant?
Ans. No preparation. Just collected all my documents as mentioned in ustraveldocs site and now I
am in front of you.

86. The documents you have produced r highly questionable. Your documents are faked
Ans. Sir all of them are genuine and they have been signed by authorized signatories [Here a smile
is a must]
87. What locations would you see there?
Ans. I am going there for studies, and since my stay in US is for 2 years only so I don’t think I will get
time to freak around.
88. What does a computer engineer do ?
Ans. A computer engineer is an engineering professional who not only possesses the training of an
electrical engineer, but also has credentials related to the field of computer science.
91. What if I reject you ?
I have tried my best to fulfill all the requirements to get a visa. With the kind of academic and
financial background that I have, I never thought that such a question would ever arise.
92. Why should I allow you a visa ?
Ans. Sir , In my opinion, I have a strong educational and financial background and a genuine reason
to go to US. My profile is good enough for pursuing Masters' in USA and an admit from an university
like Oregon State is a testimony to that. I have tried my best to fulfill all the requirements to get a
visa. So, I expect a visa from you.