US F1 Visa Interview Questions and Sample Answers

General Questions
 Q: Why USA?

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 Q: Why do you want to go to the USA?

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 Q: Why the USA and not other countries?

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 Q: How many universities have you researched?

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 Q: How many universities you have applied to?

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 Q: What do you think makes you eligible for an F1 visa?

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 Q: What will you do if your funding runs out?

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 Q: Tell me about your travel plan.

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University-Specific Questions
 Q: Why did you choose this specific university?
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 Q: How did you hear about this university?

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 Q: How did you apply to this university?

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 Q: Do you know anyone at this university?

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 Q: What is the university’s mascot?

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 Q: What is your University’s Website Color schema?

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Program-Specific Questions
 Q: Why did you choose this subject/program/major?

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 Q: What’s your course curriculum? / What is your program requirement?

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 Q: Which courses are you taking in your first semester?

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 Q: Why did you come here (to this particular university)?

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Personal Background Questions

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 Q: When did you complete your last graduation?

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 Q: What are you currently doing?

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 Q: Tell me about your responsibilities in your workplace (if you are currently working).

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 Q: When did you join your current company?

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 Q: Why you did not join any job?

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Financial Questions
 Q: Who is funding your education? What does he/she do?

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 Q: How will you cover your tuition fees?

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 Q: What is your sponsor’s monthly and yearly income?

 Q: Has your sponsor traveled to any other countries?

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State and Cultural Adaptation Questions

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 Q: Do you know the weather of the state you are going to?

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 Q: Do you know any places in the state?

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 Q: Do you know any famous people from the state?

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 Q: How will you manage the cultural and educational differences in the USA?

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Ties to Home Country

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 Q: Why did you not choose to study in your home country?

A: [Sample answer here – customize based on your situation]

 Q: Have you ever been refused a visa before? If so, why?

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 Q: How do you plan to adjust to life in the USA?

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 Q: What will you do if your initial plans do not work out?

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 Q: Do you have any relatives or friends in the USA?

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Travel History Questions

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 Q: Tell me details about that place?

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Questions from I-20 and DS-160

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 Q: How long will your program take to complete?

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 Q: When will your class start?

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 Q: When will your program end?

 Q: What is your tuition fee?

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 Q: What is your major?

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 Q: Do you know your living expenses?

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 Q: Who is your school official?

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 Q: What is your university address?

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 Q: What is your SEVIS number?

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