Visa Overview
Preparation Steps:
- Obtain VFS Fee/ HDFC Receipt
- Fill DS forms and book VISA Date
- Build Financial Summary Statement (CA Statement)
- SEVIS Fee Payment
- VISA Interview Preparation
- Financial Preparation
- Finances: 4 things Income, Savings, Properties and Loan
- Father or sponsor’s Income and salary play a key role in judging financial background of a student. Know your numbers (Income, Savings, Property, and Loan) for interview.
- Savings in multiple sources will always have an edge.
- Education Loan is an advantage (latest trend, last 12 months)
- Factors, VISA
- Academic Profile
- Body Language & Communication
- University & Program (Specialization and your knowledge of it)
- Financial Documentation (Esp., Parents income & Savings)
- Standardized test Scores
- VISA day
- Carry all Original Academic and Financial Documents to the Consulate
- Be at the Consulate at your Scheduled Appointment Time; get the Security Clearance. Keep your DS forms, i20, and Mark sheets in VFS Folder.
- Walk in to main area and give your Finger Prints. Stand in line for your turn for VISA.
- 3-4 Questions will be asked on University, Program, Sponsor and future plans.
- Customized questions would based on students Profile
- Students need to sell their strengths
- Accept your weakness, find ways to overcome it
- Interview Tips
- Don’t give vague answers. Be Specific. Only elaborate the answer, if the Visa officer needs.
- Try to highlight your skills. Make it big. Speak about your Skills/positives: Steal the Opportunity
- Answer the questions confidently.
- Have an idea of your financial summary; know the numbers (Income, Savings and Property)
- Remember that every question you attempt is a opportunity to prove yourself.
- Cram