Interview Process

Interview process is the most crucial part in the run up to the visa. Despite having all the documents and meeting all the criteria people do get the refusal. A lot depends on Interview questions, and how the visa seeker handles them. Take interview with confidence. The first essential step toward a successful interview is preparation. The most important thing that you can carry with you is your self-confidence. Applicants, who are well prepared and confident in their responses to the visa officer, are almost always successful in getting the US visa.

Be there a little earlier. Ask for an interpreter if you are not conversant or confident with English. Document Preparation: Fill all the forms/applications neatly and completely. Know what you have filled in the form. Many times it happens (specially in parent's case) where children or the sponsor fill out the application and the applicant him/her self don't know what information is provided.

Provide correct and authentic information. If getting copies for documents make sure the copies are of good quality and readable. Verify that the Names, Date of Birth, etc. should match with the information in your passport. Organize your documents in proper logical order. A well organized and orderly arranged documents could make it easy for you to find the right documents quickly during interview.

Physical Preparation:
Your physical presentation is often an important point. What you look like and how you say something are just as important as what you say. So dress up nicely and keep smiling.

Attitude Preparation:
Provide to the point and concise answers. Do not add any thing, which is not relevant, or not being asked. (In most cases, this is where people make a mistake by giving unnecessary and unasked details).

Other tips for the interview are:

Do not argue. Do not ask unnecessary questions. Be polite. What the officer is looking for? The primary goal for the interview is to verify all information presented in the application. Documents and interview/questions are a few ways through which the consulate officer tries to determine the eligibility for the visa grant.

During the interview: Greet the Interviewer when you see him/her at the beginning. Communicate clearly and in a comprehensive way. Do not hesitate to politely ask to repeat or rephrase the question, if you don't understand any questions.

When you go for the interview: You are not allowed to carry any office bag, briefcase, electronic items, mobile phones, cigarettes, etc. into the consulate. Only a plastic bag or a woman's handbag is allowed.

Prepare for most frequently asked questions (faq) but don’t come across as rehearsed.