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Interview Details
Counsulate Name: #Mumbai
F1 visa intake: #Spring2025
Interview date: 21/11/2024
Counter: 25
In time: 12:30
Out time:12:35
Duration:5 mins

Who took my interview: young age women officer

Visa Status: #APPROVED

University Details
University Name:
Texas Tech University
Course and Program name:Masters in engineering
City and State: Lubbock,Texas

Your profile
Highest degree: bachelor's in engineering
City: Nagpur
Duolingo- 120/160

Dress:
Formal white shirt with black formal pant.

Interview Experience:
πŸ”ΉMe: Hi good morning officer.Hope you are doing great!
πŸ”»VO: Good Morning

πŸ”»VO: What is your highest education and which year
πŸ”ΉMe: I have done Bachelor's in engineering from yeshwantrao chavan college of engineering in 2020 in electronics and telecommunication.

πŸ”»VO: What are you doing since then?
πŸ”ΉMe: After my undergraduate Bachelor's degree.
I got a job offer letter from Capgemini when in I am working as senior Analyst for 4 year.( Told about my job roles and responsibilities).

πŸ”»VO: Tell me about the company you are working for
πŸ”ΉMe: Explained what is my role in the project and about company

πŸ”»VO: Who is going to fund your education
πŸ”ΉMe: Explained about my funds

πŸ”»VO: What is the one thing that you do not like
πŸ”ΉMe: I gave a smart answer that there is nothing that I do not like. I like working with my teams and colleague and my organisation (with a smile)

πŸ”»VO: (said with a smile) why will you tell me about that
πŸ”ΉMe: I said yes πŸ˜„

πŸ”»VO: your visa is accepted, have a great day
πŸ”ΉMe: Thank you so much officer. You made my day. You too have a great day !

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Tips:1. prepare your answers very well and face it with confidence.
2. DO NOT PANIC
3. Try to give elaborative answers. Avoid one word answers

Wish all of you guys good luck for your interview.
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Interview Details
Consulate Name: #Delhi
F1 Visa Intake: #Spring2024
Interview Date: 22 November
Counter: #11
Duration: 3-4 mins

Who Took your Interview: Gender and Age ONLY (No Race).
African-American women of age nearly 35.

Visa Status: Approved βœ…

University Details
University Name: UniversityofCincinnati
Course and Program Name: Information Technology (MSIT)
City and State: Cincinnati, Ohio.

Your Profile
UG or Highest Degree: #BTech #ComputerScience
UG University or College: VVIT
City and State: Guntur,AP
CGPA: 8.1
Duolingo: 125

@F1_Exp

Dress:
What did you wear for Interview?
Formal Dress white shirts and gray pant with shoes.

Interview Experience:
πŸ”ΉMe: Hi Officer, Good Morning. How are you?
πŸ”»VO: I am good. How are you?
πŸ”ΉMe: I am good.

πŸ”»Where are you going
πŸ”ΉUniversity of Cincinnati

πŸ”»Asked me that am I working currently and experience?
πŸ”ΉYes in cognizant for 18months

πŸ”»What have you done in your work
πŸ”ΉAnswered accordingly

πŸ”»Which technology have you used
πŸ”ΉNode js.

πŸ”»Why only node why not python
πŸ”ΉExplained about the demand of node for my client.

πŸ”»Who's your client
πŸ”ΉAnswered accordingly

πŸ”»What is your field of interest
πŸ”ΉCloud computing

πŸ”»Why cloud computing
πŸ”ΉAs a full stack developer I need to integrate with the cloud so that's why......( Connected to my goal)

πŸ”»Do you know anything new about cloud computing which you excited to learn
πŸ”ΉAnswered accordingly

πŸ”»How do you fund
πŸ”ΉExplained about my funding options

πŸ”»What is your father does
πŸ”ΉExplained

πŸ”»Explain about your father's occupation
πŸ”ΉExplained

https://t.me/F1_Exp

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Tips and Suggestions:
Know about your goals and your purpose
Have a good understanding about your profile
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Interview Details
Consulate Name: #Mumbai
F1 Visa Intake: #Spring2025
Interview Date: 20/11/2024
Counter: #33
IN Time: 7:10 am Out Time: 8:00 am
Duration: 1 min

Who Took your Interview: Gender and Age ONLY (No Race): Male, 35-40

Visa Status: Approved βœ…

University Details
University Name: University of Washington
Course and Program Name: MS in Construction Management
City and State: #Seattle #Washington

Your Profile
UG: BTech in Civil engineering
UG University or College: Nirma University
City and State: Ahmedabad
CGPA: 7.5
GRE: NA
IELTS: 7 Bands

@F1_Experiences

Dress:
What did you wear for Interview?
Light
blue formal shirt, black formal trouser.

Interview Experience:
πŸ”ΉMe:Good Morning officer, I hope you’re doing well.
πŸ”»VO: I am good. How are you?
πŸ”ΉMe: I am good.

πŸ”»VO: So, What do you intend to study?
πŸ”ΉMe: I want to pursue Masters in Architectural and building sciences (course name as per I-20) that is also referred as Construction Management by the University.

πŸ”»VO: University of Washington right?
πŸ”ΉMe: Yes

πŸ”»VO: What are you doing currently?
πŸ”ΉMe: Since the completion of my bachelor in June 2022 I’m working as a Site Engineer in the X company.

πŸ”»VO: Are you an Architect?
πŸ”ΉMe: No sir I’m a civil engineer.

πŸ”»VO: Then why are you shifting to architectural course?(as the major on I-20 was Architectural and building sciences)
πŸ”ΉMe: Officer this same course is provided under the civil engineering domain here in india and I have also encountered this module in my bachelor program, the only difference is that in US it falls under the umbrella of architecture department. Hence, it is not a major change for me rather it will help develop my managerial skills.

πŸ”»VO: Who’s going to fund you?
πŸ”ΉMe: My parents are going to sponsor me with their savings of around 65 lacs INR.

πŸ”»VO: Congrats, You’ll get your passport in a week.
πŸ”ΉMe: (I didn’t hear it properly but I took the approval slip and ran away. Later confirmed with one of the volunteers/helpers.)


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I used to attend the meeting by @Professor_0707 @InfinityAp999, listened to all the do’s and don’ts and stayed truthful towards my answer making and delivering.

Tips and Suggestions:
How did you prepare?
On my own

Suggestions for Students going for Visa Interview
Thank you so much to both of you and your team @Professor_0707 @InfinityAp999

I request all the applicants to just attend and listen to their advice and mock interviews that others give.
It’s not a difficult interview until you yourself make it, stay calm, focused and confident throughout the period. Just understand and respond to them with easy to understand language without over sharing.
Be knowledgeable with the F1 visa rules and conditions, that will be beneficial.
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#Hyderabad Consulate.
Interview date: 18th Nov
In time: 8:40am
out time: 10:15am
University: #Northern
IllinoisUniversity #NIU
Course: Masters #ElectricalEngineering MS EE
Attempt: 1st


Interview Experience:
πŸ”ΉMe: Hello good morning officer, how are you doing

πŸ”»VO: hello, good morning! good pass me your documents

πŸ”ΉMe: sure, here you go.
( updating refusal details of the person before me silence for few seconds)

πŸ”»VO: took my i20 and asked why this uni?

πŸ”ΉMe: NIU has a strong reputation in academic and curriculum for MSEE and flexibility of choosing the courses as per my aoi (subjects-PS,CS)inturrpted

πŸ”»VO: oh power systems!

πŸ”ΉMe: yes officer not only power systems also control systems as power systems require a control system technology to work a smooth power distribution system throughout and I want to specialise in control system as it aligns with my future career goals as an control engineer

πŸ”»VO: what other universities you applied to?

πŸ”ΉMe: Clarkson,FAU and WSU(was about to say about in which uni I got admits she interrupted )

πŸ”»VO: why only this not other universities

πŸ”ΉMe: again told about the courses and student faculty ratio 13:1 and also added present proffesor xxxx is undergoing on research opportunities into control system

πŸ”»VO: so other universities do not provide this research and courses

πŸ”ΉMe: they do provide the courses but not both courses at the same time and right now NIU is only providing me with control system research and other universities are providing research into ocean energy and thermal energy

πŸ”»VO: who is paying the fee?

πŸ”ΉMe: I have a secured educational loan of xx amount from xxxx and my father is sponsoring xx amount of savings for my educational and living expenses.

πŸ”»VO: place your 4 left hand fingers

πŸ”ΉMe: sure officer!

Here comes the golden words😁😁

πŸ”»VO: Your visa is been approved have a good stay in US

πŸ”ΉMe: Thank you officer! Have a good dayπŸ˜πŸŽ‰

https://t.me/f1_exp

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Interview Details
Consulate Name: Mumbai
F1 Visa Intake: Spring2025
Interview Date:21st Nov 2024
Counter: 34
Duration: 5 mins

Who Took your Interview: Gender and Age ONLY (No Race).
American guy aged 30 approx with no hair .

Visa Status: Approved

University Details
University Name: University of South Florida Tampa.
Course and Program Name: Masters In Electrical Engineering .
City and State: Florida,Texas

Your Profile
UG or Highest Degree: BTech Electrical Engineering
UG University or College: Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology.
City and State: Hyderabad,Telangana.
CGPA: 7.5
Backlogs : 0
GRE: 327
Duolingo : 125

Dress:
What did you wear for Interview?
Formal Dress - white colour shirt and blue jeans.

Interview Experience:
πŸ”ΉMe: Namaskar Officer, Good Morning. How are you doing?
πŸ”»VO: I am good. How are you?
πŸ”ΉMe: I am doing great officer.

πŸ”»VO: Why this University?
πŸ”ΉMe:officer, I choose the University of South Florida as it provides me a Unique combination of subjects like Power Electronics along with MicroElectronics, Machines and Drives and Power system analysis which gives a 360 knowledge and hands on experience and skills in electronics .

πŸ”»VO: Why Masters?
πŸ”ΉMe: Officer, based on my research the skills that I have gained from my undergraduate are foundational skills those are not balancing out for me so i want to learn advanced skills like AI integrated with electronics and others from masters.That will help me to get advance roles like senior power electronics and senior systems engineer roles.

πŸ”»VO: In which companies those roles are offered?
πŸ”ΉMe: Officer, After my Education, I want to come back to India and purse this roles of senior power electronics and senior system engineer roles from Tata Motors, Tata Power, BHEL, Havells, GE etc

πŸ”»VO: Who is your sponser?
πŸ”ΉMe: Officer, My father is sponsoring my education with his savings of xx lakhs and I also got a loan of xx lakhs from this bank and we have assets worth xx which can be liquifed when ever required.

πŸ”»VO: Congratulations, I am approving your Visa have a nice day and Study well.
πŸ”ΉMe: Thank you officer You made my day.

https://t.me/F1_Exp

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Interview Details
Consulate Name: new delhi
F1 Visa Intake: #Spring2025
Interview Date:20-11-24
Counter: #16
IN Time: 7 10
Out Time:8 40
Duration: 4 mins

Who Took your Interview: american lady
and Age ONLY 35-40 (No Race).

Visa Status: Refused

University Details
University Name: Sacred heart University
Course and Program Name: computer and information science
City and State: Connecticut newyork

Your Profile
UG or Highest Degree: #BTech #ECE
UG University or College: Bhoj Reddy Engineering College for Women
City and State: Hyderabad
CGPA: 7.25

Duolingo:120

@F1_Exp

Dress:
What did you wear for Interview?
Formal Dress and Color etc.

Interview Experience:
πŸ”ΉMe: Hi Officer, Good Morning. How are you?
πŸ”»VO: I am good. How are you?
πŸ”ΉMe: I am good.

πŸ”»VO: why this university?
πŸ”ΉMe: Officer I choose Sacred heart University as I have attended a session led by Dr Judith L white professor I am impressed with the practical knowledge through various well equipped computer labs with latest software such as data science lab, artificial intelligence research, cyber security lab and robotics lab which will enhance my course work in programming and system design.


πŸ”»VO: what is system design ?
πŸ”ΉMe: System design is nothing but we will design the systems in computers in various perspectives in accordance to store the data and give access to retrieve it back when we needed .

πŸ”»Vo: oh nice
How this course is related to your previous education

πŸ”ΉMe: Officer I have explored various computer science subjects during my bachelor's studies through electives such as python programming, OOPS through Java, fundamentals of AI, cybersecurity and database management system where I performed pretty well which developed my strong interest in the field. I have learnt basic concepts of these modules now in masters iam going to learn these concepts in a advance level in a practical way through labs.


πŸ”»Vo: why masters now why can't you try jobs in India

Officer the knowledge which I gained here in india from past 18 yrs is completely theoretical based moreover the current job market in india is quite competitive making crucial for me to differentiate myself persuing a masters in USA will upgrade my skills in a practical way moreover it will increase my level of standards and add a good weightage to my profile when I return to India to get into a top multinational companies in my dream position.

πŸ”»Vo: sorry I can't approve your visa right now

Can I know the reason officer

πŸ”»Vo: no I can't tell you see it in slip
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18/11-- Delhi Consulate - African American Lady
12:30 pm

Outcome-- Rejected

πŸ”»VO: Passme your i20 and Passport
πŸ”ΉMe: Good Afternoon Mam, Here it is.
πŸ”»VO: You are going to San Jose State University
πŸ”ΉMe: Yes, (after that she didn't follow up, then i told) I am Going to San Jose State University For my Masters in Electrical Engineering
πŸ”»VO: You are working as a Professor
πŸ”ΉMe: Yes
πŸ”»VO: Then why masters as you r working as a Professor
πŸ”ΉMe: I am lacking skills in Digital communication systems and Adaptive signal processing. To fill this gap I want to pursue masters...(This answers i have given half from fully prepared answer)
πŸ”»VO: What has changed since your last application?
πŸ”ΉMe: I havedone trainingand certification in Semiconductor package manufacturing and testing by micron inc and along with that i have done some prerequisite courses of the subjects which r going to be offered in my masters..

Then she rejected my visa.

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Interview Details
Consulate Name: #Mumbai
F1 Visa Intake: #Spring2025
Interview Date: 25 nov 2024
Counter: #34
IN Time: Out Time:
Duration: 1

Who Took your Interview: Gender and Age ONLY (No Race).American man in his early 40’s

Visa Status: approved

University Details
University Name: university of north Texas
Course and Program Name: #
Masters in
construction management
City and State: Texas

Your Profile
UG or Highest b tech
UG University or College:vnr vjiet
City and State:
CGPA: 7.33
GRE:
/IELTS:7.0

@F1_Experiences

Dress:
What did you wear for Interview?
Formal Dress and Color etc.

Interview Experience:
πŸ”ΉMe: hi officer
πŸ”»VO: give me your passport and i20
πŸ”ΉMe: sure officer
πŸ”»VO: what other admits did you get
πŸ”ΉMe: answered all the 5 other universities

πŸ”»VO: what is your c gpa
πŸ”ΉMe: told him about my Gpa
vo- which university are you going ?
Me : university of north Texas

πŸ”»Vo: which program
πŸ”ΉMe : masters in construction management

πŸ”»Vo: oh , why construction management
πŸ”ΉMe : told the reason
πŸ”»Vo: tell me about your funds
πŸ”ΉMe : I have an education loan of XX lakhs and saving of XX lakhs
πŸ”»Vo : gave me the white slip and told your visa is approved

πŸ”ΉMe : Thankyou officer , Thankyou officer

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Tips : actually I have been rejected last time , he didn’t ask me about why did you change the university. Why did you change the course .
He just asked me like a fresher student itself


Don’t get panic because he rejected around 5/6 members infront of me


Don’t give scripted answers . Just be quick and tell them what’s in your mind


https://t.me/F1_Exp

Did anyone assist you with Vi Prep from Columbus Academics or F1 Discussions:
Yes

Who Assisted you:
@InfinityAp999 | @F1_GIRL @MetalCoat | @Violet0901
https://t.me/F1_Exp

Tips and Suggestions:
How did you prepare?
Suggestions for Students going for Visa Interview

Want to get admitted to Top Rated University?
Build Strong Profile?
Attend F1 Visa Interview with 100% Confidence?
Previously Refused?
Contact: @InfinityAp999 || @F1_Girl

Want to share your experience. Send message to @DM_vedant β˜‘οΈ
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Visa Interview Details
University: #UMass Boston
Interview Outcome: #Approved
Attempt: 1
Date: 2024-11-25
In Time: 09:15
Consulate: #Hyderabad
Country: India



UG course: BTech Computer science and engineering
GPA: 7.2
College/ Institute: BVRITH
Country: India



πŸ”»VO: Good morning, Pass me your i20 and passport.
πŸ”ΉMe: Here you go officer

πŸ”»VO: oh, UMass Boston?
πŸ”ΉMe: Yes officer

πŸ”»VO: oh, Computer science?
πŸ”ΉMe: Yes officer

πŸ”»VO: which degree?
πŸ”ΉMe: Software Engineering

πŸ”»VO: Why software engineering?
πŸ”ΉMe: I have done my undergraduation in the same course, so, to upgrade my knowledge & to gain in-depth skills, I have chosen the same course for Masters too?

πŸ”»VO : Tell me which degree?
πŸ”ΉMe : ohh officer, It's Masters !!

πŸ”»VO : Then why did you say software engineering?
πŸ”ΉMe : That's my specialization officer.

Kept the passport in the tray and finally the golden words came out

πŸ”»VO : Your visa has been approved !
πŸ”ΉMe : Oww, Thank you so much officer !!(with a big smile)

https://t.me/f1_exp

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Visa Profile
College: Loyola University Chicago
Interview Outcome: Approved
Visa Attempt Number: 1
Interview Date: 26th Nov 2024
Interview Time: 08:45
Interview City: Hyderabad
Interview Country: India

Exam Profile
English Test Type: IELTS
English Test Score: 8 band

Education Profile
Grad Level: Bachelors (4Years)
Grad Major: CSE
Grad GPA: 7.6
Grad Institute: Osmania University , Hyderabad
Grad Country: India

Interview Details

Me: Good Morning officer
VO: Good morning pass me your i20 and passport

VO: how did you come to know about this university?
Me: Officer I came to know about this university when I was working on my undergrad project,in which i referred to the research paper published by Dr. Mohammed Abuhamad who is.....(Interrupted)
Https://t.me/f1_exp
VO: Come on Man! 😏 Everyone is giving the same answer!
Me: no officer this is really how i came to know about this university πŸ˜…πŸ˜…
(Shakes his headπŸ™‚β€β†”οΈ and went on to the next question)

VO: How did you come to know about other unis you applied to?
Me: yeah,so I went onto websites such as usnews rankings and Google scholar to search about unis providing me with curriculum that aligns with my career goal of becoming an AI engineer. So after a thorough research i shortlisted some unis and finalised them.

VO: How is the campus life?
Me:(was not expecting this😳) officer the campus life at Loyola is very vibrant. Frequent tech events are held at Loyola which will help me gain hands on experience. Loyola also emphasises on research based learning which will help me gain practical skills needed to pursue the role of an ai engineer.

VO: Your 2nd priority uni? Compare it with Loyola.
Me: compared Loyola with Seattle and mentioned how Loyola is offering specialization in ai which aligns with my goal whereas Seattle is providing specialization in ds and ...(Interrupted)

VO: so why did you even apply to Seattle if there was no specialization in ai?
Me: officer i applied to Seattle because it has a strong ms in cs program..their specialization is heavily focused on data science so I didn't opt for it...

VO: So the uni allots you the specialization or you get to choose it?
ME: No,no we get to choose it officer 😁

VO: Okay place your left hand four fingers on scanner
Me: Okayy

VO : I'm keeping your passport.πŸ™‚
Me: Thank you officer 🀩

Tips and suggestions:
Treat the interview like a conversation. They are judging students based on their intentions and approving the visa if you have a genuine academic intent. Your chances of approval increase if you are going to a less traveled uni or a very good uni. Two guys in front of me got rejected as they were going to st louis,lewis.
Again, just be confident and speak naturally, you most probably won't remember the answers anyway so just have a good understanding of your profile, background and uni and you can answer any question confidently!

@f1_exp

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Interview Details
Consulate Name: #Mumbai
F1 Visa Intake: #Spring2025
Interview Date: 25 nov 2024
Counter: #34
IN Time: Out Time:
Duration: 1

Who Took your Interview: Gender and Age ONLY (No Race).American man in his early 40’s

Visa Status: approved

University Details
University Name: university of north Texas
Course and Program Name: #
Masters in
construction management
City and State: Texas

Your Profile
UG or Highest b tech
UG University or College:vnr vjiet
City and State:
CGPA: 7.33
GRE:
/IELTS:7.0

@F1_Exp

Dress:
What did you wear for Interview?
Formal Dress and Color etc.

Interview Experience:
πŸ”ΉMe: hi officer
πŸ”»VO: give me your passport and i20
πŸ”ΉMe: sure officer
πŸ”»VO: what other admits did you get
πŸ”ΉMe: answered all the 5 other universities

πŸ”»VO: what is your c gpa
πŸ”ΉMe: told him about my Gpa
vo- which university are you going ?
Me : university of north Texas

Vo: which program
Me : masters in construction management

Vo: oh , why construction management
Me : told the reason
Vo: tell me about your funds
Me : I have an education loan of XX lakhs and saving of XX lakhs
Vo : gave me the white slip and told your visa is approved

Me : Thankyou officer , Thankyou officer


Tips : actually I have been rejected last time , he didn’t ask me about why did you change the university. Why did you change the course .
He just asked me like a fresher student itself


Don’t get panic because he rejected around 5/6 members infront of me


Don’t give scripted answers . Just be quick and tell them what’s in your mind


https://t.me/F1_Exp

Did anyone assist you with Vi Prep from Columbus Academics or F1 Discussions:
Yes

Who Assisted you:
@InfinityAp999 | @F1_GIRL @MetalCoat | @Violet0901
https://t.me/F1_Exp

Tips and Suggestions:
How did you prepare?
Suggestions for Students going for Visa Interview

Want to get admitted to Top Rated University?
Build Strong Profile?
Attend F1 Visa Interview with 100% Confidence?
Previously Refused?
Contact: @InfinityAp999 || @F1_Girl

Want to share your experience. Send message to @DM_vedant β˜‘οΈ
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Visa Profile
College: UMass Boston
Interview Outcome: Approved
Visa Attempt Number: 1
Interview Date: 2024-11-25
Interview Time: 09:15
Interview City: Hyderabad
Interview Country: India



Visa experience
UG program: Bachelors (4 Years)
UG Course: Computer science and engineering
GPA: 7.2
University : BVRITH
Country: India

Job Type: Fresher
Job Years: 0

Https://t.me/f1_exp

πŸ”»VO: Good morning, Pass me your i20 and passport.
πŸ”ΉMe: Here you go officer

πŸ”ΉVO: oh, UMass Boston?
πŸ”»Me: Yes officer

πŸ”»VO: oh, Computer science?
πŸ”ΉMe: Yes officer

πŸ”»VO: which degree?
πŸ”ΉMe: Software Engineering

πŸ”»VO: Why software engineering?
πŸ”ΉMe: I have done my undergraduation in the same course, so, to upgrade my knowledge & to gain in-depth skills, I have chosen the same course for Masters too?

πŸ”»VO : Tell me which degree?
πŸ”ΉMe : ohh officer, It's Masters !!
Https://t.me/f1_experiences
πŸ”»VO : Then why did you say software engineering?
πŸ”ΉMe : That's my specialization officer.

Kept the passport in the tray and finally the golden words came out

πŸ”»VO : Your visa has been approved !
πŸ”ΉMe : Oww, Thank you so much officer !!(with a big smile)

https://t.me/f1_exp

Want to share your experience. Send message to @DM_vedant β˜‘οΈ
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Interview Details
Consulate Name: #Mumbai
F1 Visa Intake: #Spring2023
Interview Date: 25 - 11 - 2024
Counter: #
IN Time: Out Time: 10:20
Duration: 1 mins

Who Took your Interview: Gender and Age ONLY (No Race). Young white boy

Visa Status: Approved

University Details
University Name: University of the Pacific
Course and Program Name: #computerscience
City and State: #california


Your Profile
UG or Highest Degree: #BTech #ComputerScience
UG University or College:
City and State:
CGPA: 6.7
GRE:
TOELF/Duolingo/IELTS/PTE:125 duolingo

@F1_Exp

Dress:
What did you wear for Interview?
Formal Dress and Color etc.
…formal dress

Interview Experience:
πŸ”ΉMe: Hi Officer, Good Morning. How are you?
πŸ”»VO: I am good. How are you?
πŸ”ΉMe: I am doing great, Thanks for asking

πŸ”»VO: How many University did you applied?
πŸ”ΉMe: Apart from University of Pacific i have applied to Seattle university, Cleveland state, Trine University

πŸ”»VO: Why Pacific?
πŸ”ΉMe: These University provide a specific specialization….(vi intrrupted)
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VO: Undergradation course?
Me: Bachelors in computer science

VO: Cgpa?
Me: 6.7 on a scale of 10

VO: Are you married ?
Me: No, I am single

VO: When did you completed UG?
Me: July 2024

I am approving your visa….

Thank you with great smile.

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Interview Details
Consulate Name: #Hyderabad
F1 Visa Intake: #Spring2025
Interview Date:26/12/2024
Counter: #36
IN Time: 8:45 Out Time:9:00
Duration: 1min

Who Took your Interview: African American male 50 -55 age [HE IS COOL]

Visa Status: Approved βœ…οΈ

University Details
University Name:DePaul university
Course and Program Name: Masters in Health Informatics
City and State:Chicago Illinois

Your Profile
UG or Highest Degree: #B.pharmacy completed in 2017
UG University or College:Bomma institute of pharmacy
City and State:Chicago
CGPA: 7.3
Toefl: 101 out of 120

Dress:
What did you wear for Interview?
Formal White shirt Navi blue trousers

Interview Experience:

VO:Hi good morning how are doing today?[with smile]
Me:Good morning officer I'm good [with nervousness]

VO: Why are going to USA?
Me: I'm going to USA to pursue masters in HEALTH INFORMATICS

VO: Why masters?
Me: accordingly answer[he interrupted me]

VO:when did your undergraduation?
ME:accordingly I answerd.

VO:Since what are u doing?
Me:I explained my designation company name location

VO:Who is your sponsor?
Me:[I didn't understand first time sorry officer i can't here u he again ask slowly who is your sponser?]
I answered

VO:What is your plans after completion of masters?
Me:I answered
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Finally golden words ✨️
I'm approved your visa congratulations 😍😍

One minute I'm shocked he said don't panic and Don't worry I Don't give your passport πŸ˜ƒπŸ˜ƒ [with smile]
Me : THANK YOU OFFICER THANK YOU SO MUCH

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Interview Details
Consulate Name: #Mumbai
F1 Visa Intake: #Spring2025
Interview Date: 26-11-2024
Counter: #30
IN Time: Out Time: 10:00- 11:30
Duration: 40 seconds

Who Took your Interview: Gender and Age ONLY (No Race).

Visa Status: Approved

University Details
University Name: Clark university.
Course and Program Name: Masters in computer science
City and State: Worcester, Massachusetts

Your Profile
UG or Highest Degree: #BCA
UG University or College: Dayananda sagar university
City and State: Bangalore, Karnataka
CGPA: 7.62
GRE: waived off
TOEFL/Duolingo/IELTS/PTE: Duolingo 130

@F1_Exp

Dress:
What did you wear for your interview?
White shirt and grey trousers.

Interview Experience:
πŸ”ΉMe: Hi Officer, Good Morning. How are you?
πŸ”»VO: I am good. How are you?
πŸ”ΉMe: I am good.

πŸ”»VO: What course are you going to?
πŸ”ΉMe: I am going to pursue masters in cs at Clark University.

πŸ”»VO: Which state is that?
πŸ”ΉMe: Massachusetts

VO: How’s the weather in Massachusetts?
Me: It’s quite cold.

VO: when did you graduate?
Me: I graduated last year with a degree of bachelor’s in computer applications.

VO: what have you been doing since then?
Me: I was enrolled into data science certification course from IIIT-B for 8 months where I’ve completed 2 credits with specialization in data analytics
In the meantime, I’ve secured a gpa of perfect 4 on the 4 point scale.

VO: who is funding you:
Me: Answered accordingly.

VO: You’re approved ma’am.
Me: Thank you so much ma’am.

https://t.me/F1_Exp

Did anyone assist you with
Vi Prep from Columbus Academics or F1 Discussions:

Yes, I wanna thank @ANALYTICA_24 @axis @durga @Elena @prof

Who Assisted you:
@InfinityAp999 | @F1_GIRL @MetalCoat | @Violet0901
https://t.me/F1_Exp

Tips and Suggestions:
How did you prepare?
I took their custom q and a plan but unfortunately it was of no use because the VO didn’t even ask me any question related to academics but it definitely boosted my confidence to a whole new level.
Like I was thoroughly prepared for every possible questions out there.

Suggestions for Students going for Visa Interview:

There were many students who were getting refused today in Mumbai and the approval rates were too less. I was fortunate enough to get approved today.

Prepare well.
As everyone say confidence is the key and sometimes it’s a matter of luck and destiny too.

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Interview Details
Consulate Name: #Hyderabad
F1 Visa Intake: #Spring2025
Interview Date: Nov 26, 2024
Counter: #34
IN Time: 8:45 am
Out Time: 10:15 am
Duration: 1 min 20 seconds max
But I felt like 1 hour πŸ˜€

Who Took your Interview: American guy in 40s

Visa Status: Approved

University Details
University Name: University of Houston, Main campus
Course and Program Name: Masters in data science engineering
City and State: Houston, Texas

Your Profile
UG or Highest Degree: #BTech
UG University or College: JNTU
City and State: Hyderabad, TS
CGPA: 8.23
GRE: 308
TOEFL/Duolingo/IELTS/PTE: Duolingo 120

@F1_Exp

Dress:
What did you wear for your interview?
Stripes white shirt and Wheatish pants.

Interview Experience:
πŸ”ΉMe: Good Morning officer with smile.
πŸ”»VO: Good morning. How are you?
πŸ”ΉMe: I am good. How are you sir with soft tone

πŸ”»VO: I'm good. Your documents plz.
πŸ”ΉMe: here you go officer.

πŸ”»VO: What is your course ?
πŸ”ΉMe: officer I am going to MS in Data Science Engineering at Houston main campus.

πŸ”»VO: Is it Clear Lake or Main?
πŸ”ΉMe: officer it's main campus

πŸ”»VO: oh nice. So what is data science engineering?
πŸ”ΉMe: told in detailed sharing important features of data science and its amalgamation with data engineering into a single program.

πŸ”»VO: Tell me how it is different from data science ?
πŸ”ΉMe: Gave explanation and also shared examples
(interrupted me) with a happy face thats alright I got it.

πŸ”»VO: Tell me did you graduate?
πŸ”ΉMe: officer in May 2024
πŸ”»VO: what did you do since your graduation
πŸ”ΉMe: officer I have been involved in few trainings related to introduction to machine learning after that I had taken certification program in AIML. And then from August to October I did 3 months internship with people tech company at Hyderabad.

πŸ”»VO: what brought your interests in the data science instead of computer science?
πŸ”ΉMe: data science is the area of computer science only. But that it focuses on the data and statistical aspects of computer science. I had done my UG project in convoluted neural network and advance analytics which had made my interest into a specialisation of computer science

πŸ”»VO: Who is sponsoring you for Master program
πŸ”ΉMe: officer my parents are funding my masters program along with that I have a loan of XX lakhs
πŸ”»VO: how much does your parents earn and what do they do
πŸ”ΉMe: salary of my father and told my mother is a housewife and told his salary also is xx lakhs.

πŸ”»VO: please go ahead and place your fingers on the scanner.
I placed right hand he said. No the left hand
πŸ”ΉMe: sorry officer.
It got very nervous πŸ˜” about result

πŸ”»VO: I am approving your visa enjoy your stay in Houston
πŸ”ΉMe: I didn't react much.
Just said thank you officer I really appreciate.
πŸ”»VO: you're welcome you get a passport in 5 to 7 busines days
πŸ”ΉMe: thanks officer.
Silently worked back to the gate and met mine friend who was waiting outside for me πŸ₯² mixed feelings cry and happiness

https://t.me/F1_Exp

Did anyone assist you with
Vi Prep from Columbus Academics or F1 Discussions:
Yes, I wanna thank @F1_shield @Elena @professor_0707 and team at Columbus

Who Assisted you:
@InfinityAp999 | @F1_GIRL @f1_shield
https://t.me/F1_Exp

Tips and Suggestions:
How did you prepare?
I took QA PDF. It helped me a lot to gain so much of confidence. Most importantly mocks helped me prepare for my university and data science related questions.
The PDF helped me with a lot of questions that I did not even imagine that they will ask in the visa interview but there is so basic and many people don't know about it.. it was totally custom according to my profile my course and my internship background.

Suggestions for Students going for Visa Interview:
There were a lot of students who got refused at my counter as well as other counters. It was mostly due to the generic answers and some of them were even refused just by asking one or two questions I think. I am very lucky to be among a few approved students.
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Consulate: #Hyderabad
Interview Time 9:30

Outcome: #Refused
African American age near by 29 to 30
Counter number :31
Outcome: #Refused
Central michigan university

Interview Details
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Me : good morning officer
Vo: no response
Vo: pass your documents
Me : how are you doing
Vo: no response
Vo : when did you graduate
Me : I graduate in 2023
Vo : What was your gpa
Me : it was 8.34 on scale of 10
Vo : why this university
Me :told accordingly

Vo : Why finance subject
Me: explained as I participated in graduation in project passion came from that explain everything as I am also working in bank in finance field

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Vo : I am not satisfied
Vo : explain the subject
Me : explained for 20 sec
Vo : plain fingers on scanner
Vo : I am not approving your visa this time
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Visa Category: F1
Visa Status: Approved
Consulate: #Chennai
Date: 26 November 2024

University: #Boston University
Program: Master's of Management in Hospitality

In Time: 09:00 AM
Out Time: 10:45
Counter : 13
Number of attempts: 1

IELTS: 7.5
GRE: N/A

UG Education: Bachelors of Science in Hospitality Management

Worked as: Associate Analyst last 5 years.

Interview Details:
πŸ”ΉMe: Good Morning Officer.
πŸ”»VO: Good Morning.

πŸ”»VO: Can I have your documents?
πŸ”Ή(Handed it over to her)

πŸ”»VO: Which university you are heading to?
πŸ”ΉMe: Officer I’m going for Boston University for Master's of Management in Hospitality program.

πŸ”»VO: what was your Undergrad course?
πŸ”ΉMe: Officer it was Bachelor in Hospitality management.

πŸ”»VO: What is your CGPA?
πŸ”ΉMe: It's 7.79 on a scale of 10

πŸ”»VO: Apart from Boston University, which other admits did you get ?
πŸ”ΉMe: Apart from Boston University, I had applied to St. Louis University, University of central Florida and MUST rolls.

πŸ”»VO: Who is sponsoring your education?
πŸ”ΉMe: My father is sponsoring my education with his savings of..
(INTERRUPTED)

πŸ”»VO: What does he do and what is his annual income?
πŸ”ΉMy father works as Head of Marketing with Reliance Life Sciences and his annual salary is INR XXXX.

(She checked my DS160 on her computer screen)
πŸ”»VO: I can see you've also applied for loan.
πŸ”ΉMe: Yes Officer I've secured an education loan from HDFC credila for xx Lakhs .

πŸ”»VO: Did you give your GRE ?
πŸ”ΉMe: No Officer. GRE is waived off on my university.
I have given IELTS and got 7.5.

πŸ”»VO: Place ur right hand on the scanner.
Okay, then we are good to go.
I am approving your visa.

Have a safe travel to the US.

πŸ”ΉMe: Thank you so much Officer. Good Day!

πŸ”»VO: You too.


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Suggestions / Tips

Suggestions for Upcoming Students:
I know it's not easy , but try to stay as calm as possible. The entire atmosphere in the consulate will be dead silent with students all around you, but do not panic.
Yes it's scary, but don't let that show on your face.

Keep smiling throughout the interview, that's when they'll try to make you feel relaxed.
As soon as you go up to the counter, smile and wish them, even if they don't respond back, it's okay. Atleast they'll know you're confident.
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Consulate : #Mumbai
University : #Northeastern University Boston
Major : Masters in Internet of Things
Attempt No : 05

Previously refused with
Attempt 1 : Northwest Missouri State University (CS)
Attempt 2 : Concordia University St Paul (ITM)
Attempt 3 : SUNY polytechnic (DSA)
Attempt 4 : SUNY polytechnic (DSA)

CONSULATE : #MUMBAI
COUNTER NO : 29
Looking like an Indian American in his 20's(less than 30)
He refused many people in front of me..... Counter No 27 having great approvals..... I thought to go to Counter no 27 but they sent me 29..... I have no hopes that my visa is going to be approved with 4 different types of refusals with different universities and majors...... So don't worry about the refusals and approvals.

Background : BTech in ECE
CGPA : 7.48
GRE : 310
Duolinguo : 125

Interview Details
πŸ”ΉME : Hello sir... Good afternoon
πŸ”»VO : Hello Good Afternoon.... Pass me your documents.
πŸ”ΉME : How are you ?
VO : Am good How are you?
πŸ”ΉME : Am good too.... Thank you.
πŸ”»VO : I see you are previously refused
πŸ”ΉME : Yes Sir
πŸ”»VO : Where are you heading??
πŸ”ΉME : I am going to pursue my masters in Internet of Things at Northeastern University Boston.

πŸ”»VO : Oh Northeastern!!
πŸ”ΉME : Yes Sir
πŸ”»VO : Why Computer Engineering?
πŸ”ΉME : Sir it's the CIP code of Internet of Things.
πŸ”»VO : Why this university?
πŸ”ΉME : There are many things to discuss. I published a research paper on Speech Enhancement in the IOT domain..... Only 5 universities in the US that are providing this Course and Northeastern is best among them (Interrupted)
πŸ”»VO : What are the other universities you had applied to?
πŸ”ΉME : Apart from Northeastern I applied for 3 other universities they are 1. ASU 2.UMBC 3.NJIT
got admits from all of them

πŸ”»VO : When did you passed out??
πŸ”ΉME : In August 2023
πŸ”»VO : What are you doing since then?
πŸ”ΉME : I am involved in my research with my professor in my college for 6 months after my graduation.
πŸ”»VO : What was the research about?
πŸ”ΉME : It's about Speech Enhancement using Adaptive Weiner. It will be helpful for the people who are hearing impaired. It was taken from Noise Cancellation that we are using right now like Noice Cancellation mics, etc
πŸ”»VO : Come again. What is the name of the Method?
πŸ”ΉME : It's Speech Enhancement using Adaptive Weiner Filter. and the research going on in the institute of wireless Internet of Things is directly supported by NASA and Department of Defense at Northeastern.
πŸ”»VO : What is the software that you have used in your Research?
πŸ”ΉME : It's MATLAB.
πŸ”»VO : Tell me about your funding?
πŸ”ΉME : My father is going to sponsor me with 65lks of his savings and I have secured education loan of 49,50,000.

πŸ”»VO : What does he do?
πŸ”ΉME : He is into Real-estate Business deals with Projects like Building apartments. He is a builder and Developer.
πŸ”»VO : Typing seriously..... Finally Golden Words.... I am approving your visa.
πŸ”ΉME : Thank you so much officer. (In that happy mood I said him that) Love you sir you made my day. πŸ™


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Tips : I never thought that I am going to give tips for someone but Yeah the time has come..... Because many people are in the same situation which I overcame now..... I think this can be helpful for someone
like me..... Everyone has their time don't worry about your current situation..... Miracles gonna happen.... Well.... After my 4th refusal I was out of my consultancy who wasted my 1.5 years by applying for fu*kin down the line universities. I researched everything on my own and took suggestions from Axis and Kurosaki......Axis helped about university shortlist, DS 160, and all the general doubts and Kurosaki gave me subjective support..... I wanna appreciate your support without charging even a penny hats off to your efforts..... I think choosing the better ranking university is the main thing.... And I think many are from ECE shifting to CS or related.....
In my case what actually worked is during my btech in my final year project I published a research paper like you..
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