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Visa Interview Tips
Author: Sudhakar KV
US Consulate Entry
- Reach the consulate office at least 1 hour before your interview
- Wait for your interview slot to join the queue. Usually the staff allows you 30-45 minutes ahead of your interview time
- Do not carry any prohibited items such as mobile phones, pen drives or other electronic items
- Better to keep all your documents in order and keep them in transparent folders
- Cooperate with security officers and complete your security check
- Get your documents verified by the staff before moving to Visa interview
Visa Interview Process
- After paying Visa fraud prevention fee, collect the consulate slip and wait for your turn to meet Visa officer (VO)
- Do not talk loudly with others while waiting for your turn for the interview
- Observe and listen to the questions asked to other applicants who are taking the interview before you
- There could be rejections before you but do not get panic or tensed
- When your turn comes be confident, smile and wish the visa officer (Good Morning officer or Good Afternoon officer)
- Answer to the point and always be precise unless detailed information is asked
- Do not argue with the visa officer for anything, it can have negative impact on your future interviews too
- If you are not able to understand the question ask the visa officer to repeat the question
- Answer the question in 2-3 sentences. Do not volunteer any answers unless asked specifically
NOTE: Please note that the above information is not a legal advice. Visa policies may change from time to time. So use your own discretion and good judgement before proceeding further.
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