Fall 2018- F1 Student Visa Experience: (Hyderabad Consulate | Northwest Missouri State University | Computer Science- Approved)

Applicant Profile:

University: Northwest Missouri State UniversityCourse: MS in Computer Science

First AttemptHyderabad ConsulateDate: May 2018Status: ApprovedCounter No: 12

Visa Interview Transcript:

Went into the embassy at 9:30 and exited by 10:15.

The visa officer was a woman in her early 30s, who had approved 2 visitor visas right before me.

VO: Good MorningME: Good Morning. How are you doing?

VO: I am good, and you?ME: I am doing great.

VO: Which year did you graduate?ME: Answered.

VO: What have you been doing since then?ME: Answered.

VO: What is your salary?ME: Answered.

VO: Which universities did you apply to?ME: Answered.

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VO: Why only NWMSU?ME: The coursework fits perfectly(interrupted).

VO: I have already heard this many times this week, tell me something else.ME: Yes, but the coursework(interrupted).

VO: Which specialization are you pursuing?ME: Project Management.

VO: How many courses do they offer in this specialization?ME: 4( stated randomly).

VO: What are they?ME: Named 4 courses( 2 of which were random).

VO: What are your savings?ME: XX Lakhs and I also have an education loan.

VO: How much is the education loan?ME: XX Lakhs.

VO: What does your father do?ME: He is a businessman.

VO: What business?ME: Answered.

VO: How many employees work under him?ME: Answered.

VO: Can I see your loan letter?Handed it overVO: It does not say sanction letter anywhere.ME: It is a sanction letter; once the visa is approved, they will disburse the funds.

VO: Examined the document closelyME: Tried to explain further, but she cut me off, told me to wait, and stepped inside(Returned after a long 5 minutes) trying to keep my smile while she was gone.

VO: Can I see your bank passbookME: Handed it over( she examined every single transaction)

VO: Your visa is approved. Study hard.ME: Thank you so much ma'am. Have a wonderful day!