Fall 2017 Visa Experience: (Mumbai Consulate | Stevens Institute of Technology | Engineering Management)

Applicant Profile:Institution: Stevens Institute of TechnologyProgram: MS in Engineering Management

First AttemptMumbai ConsulateDate: July 2017Result: Approved

Interview Transcript for Student Visa:

VO: Gesturing forward (Step up, please)Me: Good morning, sir. How are you doing?VO: I am well, and yourself?ME: I am doing great.VO: Please hand me your papers.ME: Here you go (Handing over the documents).VO: Why did you decide on Stevens?ME: Sir, I am currently employed as a Site Engineer at Kosmos Developers, a well-known firm in Mumbai, and stepping up to a Project Manager role requires a Construction Management credential.VO: What makes you choose Stevens specifically?ME: The curriculum at Stevens is exceptional, offering an ideal blend of management education and technical training. That is what makes Stevens stand out.VO: Stevens, is it? Sounds fine. How do you plan to pay for your studies?ME: My father is sponsoring my education.VO: What is his profession?ME: He serves as an Assistant General Manager at... (momentary brief pause of 2 seconds with hand on head)... Yash Birla, specifically Birla Surya Private Limited.VO: Does that deal with construction?ME: No sir, that business manufactures solar cells.VO: Understood. Have you considered your housing arrangements?ME: I have thought about living on campus, though nothing is finalized yet. Once my visa is secured, I will consult my seniors and finalize my plans.VO: In that case, go ahead and speak with your seniors regarding that (handing back the I20 and SEVIS payment receipt, which briefly made me think it was a denial). Your visa is approved (Making a waving gesture).ME: Thank you immensely, sir. You have made my day. Have a wonderful day.

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