7 Tips for the US F1 STUDENT Visa Interview - How To Answer Your F1 Interview Questions Correctly

[@nellychris9914]

Hello Amara, does the question about working to support yourself on campus and the response apply to students with full funding and GAships?

[@AmaraOsuji]

Great question. No it does not. If you already have funding then you can say that. This point is for people who plan to go look for on campus employment when they arrive and this is their entire financial plan.

[@charlesoyelekan148]

What if your sponsor lives in Nigeria and the main applicant lives in the uk?

[@nellychris9914]

@@AmaraOsuji Hello Amara, delighted to share that my visa has been approved. I will be resuming in the fall of 2024. Three questions less than a minute. 1. Why are you going to the US? 2. Do you have relatives in the US ? 3. Have you been to the US before?

[@AmaraOsuji]

@@nellychris9914 CONGRATULATIONS!!! 🎉🎈🎊

[@nellychris9914]

@@AmaraOsujiThank you!!!

[@gracenwaokike]

I like the way you try to respond to everyone here. I'm subscribing

[@revelationofhope9757]

Amara, good evening. I just saw your channel. My interview is on Wednesday. I need to hear more

[@muhamedhusein2980]

In 3 days i will take my first f1 visa interview in Kuala Lumpur . I’ll update you on my outcome.

[@salomonntini4789]

Update

[@simonyetegha2189]

hi Amara, l m new here and really apprecied your amazing video. Simon from Cameroon watching you from Dubai

[@secondsouthavenuelimited8783]

Greetings from Kenya! This is very informative...much appreciated!

[@AmaraOsuji]

You’re welcome 😊

[@eternalflames5954]

Very sound very clear Thank you so much

[@AxumSebandeke]

Thank you for giving us useful information 🙏

[@patttricia07]

Thank you so much for this

[@ledayl1153]

Great video. Thank you very much for putting it together

[@AmaraOsuji]

@@ledayl1153 you’re welcome ☺️

[@milansingh16]

Great presentation skill

[@emmanuelpungwe8155]

Thank you it was so helpful

[@AmaraOsuji]

You’re welcome

[@Anonymousblossom]

What if they asked how many schools I applied to but I only applied to one

[@amarachukwuoluchi1242]

What if you have somebody in the US who wants to sponsor your studies? How do you answer it when they ask you how do you intend to fund your studies?

[@AmaraOsuji]

You answer like you would normally. Say who the sponsor is/their relationship to you, what they do etc

[@pro.createillustrations]

​@@AmaraOsujiOkay. Thanks.

[@chibuikemichael3535]

Great work

[@francisgregory6236]

Really educative Thanks❤

[@Agyemangsolomon24]

Great content

[@mokehinde-roshe]

12:30: if my volunteering experience is not relevant to my course of study, is it advisable to still mention it?

[@AmaraOsuji]

@@mokehinde-roshe nope. You should only mention relevant experiences

[@rachelokwir]

Hey So for my case my sponsor is not in anyway related to me. He is a family friend,so how do I explain my relationship with him to the visa officers.

[@AmaraOsuji]

You’ll say exactly what the relationship between you and the sponsor is and also explain why they’re committed to spending thousands of dollars on you

[@rachelokwir]

@@AmaraOsuji Okay then,that thanks. Though am so nervous for the interview 🥲

[@ugochiekezie4847]

Your sponsor's status and how he/she got into the US is also very important. If he's an F1 visa holder who stayed back after studies and didn't return, could be a red flag cos the vo will assume you'll do the same. It's sensitive, but if well-structured, could be great

[@MacdonaldMaduike]

@ Amara is it wrong telling them you have a relative but not immediate?

[@mdtanjir5831]

hello i Have stutter problem. should i tell this to vo??

[@redeemerkbee]

Yes.. that’s the first thing you need to say…. After you pass the i-20 and the passport to the VO, quickly tell him/her you want to pass a comment…tell him you stutter before he ask you the first question.

[@AmaraOsuji]

The other reply has said it all. I was going to say the same thing.

[@59narcos]

Should I tell them I have relatives over there if I am asked?

[@AmaraOsuji]

It’s up to you and the situation of your relatives. If they’re here legally and are close relatives, sure you can mention them. If not, don’t bother.

[@maxgamboltv9940]

Am loving this

[@ebensasu1159]

Solid content

[@goldogunmola770]

Hello. What if my sponsor is in the Uk and I want to study in USA, will it affect my visa approval at the embassy

[@AmaraOsuji]

@@goldogunmola770 I don’t think that one thing would negatively affect the outcome of the interview all by itself.

[@christianaejeh8255]

Hello Amara, Trust you’re doing great ? Thank You for your videos. So my Mother has her PR in the USA and my Elder Sister is a US Citizen will this affect my student Visa Application negatively ? I will appreciate your response. Thank You ! ❤

[@shantelkabula2886]

Thank you so much

[@AmaraOsuji]

You're welcome!

[@AbdulKarimAbdulRahman-ih5bu]

When asked why this school ? Can your reson also be about the you religious practices acceptance in the and the shool's cultural diversity and their inclusiveness.

[@sanyukabeautyworld5089]

I think it's cool

[@faithokoye]

Thank you amara

[@LawrenciaAghoghorbia]

Hello Amara. in most of your vidoes i have watched, you have not given into details how an undergraduate should answer F1 questions. i would appriate it if you can do a vidoe on that. thank you.

[@AmaraOsuji]

@@LawrenciaAghoghorbia I don’t go into details about how undergrads should respond because that’s not the focus of my channel at least for now. However, you can apply many of the things I say concerning graduate students to undergrads.

[@adesholakelvin4135]

Ionno if you're in nigeria rn, but I need a tutor for about week concerning my F1 inerview

[@labichota1868]

Hi. Please I have a question. Can I offer to show the visa officer documents even when not asked. For example, if I’m giving information regarding a particular question, can I offer to show evidence or should I just present said documents?

[@AmaraOsuji]

@@labichota1868 don’t offer to show documents that you haven’t been asked to present. The interview is an oral one, meaning you should plan to convince the visa officer based on your verbal responses and not by presenting documents to them.

[@maamesarpong4438]

Please what if you have changed your sponsor, how do you go about that

[@AnnAnna-io2mn]

Hello Amara, Pls for those of us that want to study in the us for a bachelor's degree. Would they ask us about any documents from High school? Or would there be any special document from our high school?

[@AmaraOsuji]

@@AnnAnna-io2mn I don’t think so

[@AnnAnna-io2mn]

Alright. Thank you so much

[@davidoluwadara1000]

Hello Amara, thank you for the insight. What if I do have a study leave from my work and there's a letter from my HR backing it up, will that be okay or are study leaves generally pose a problem?

[@AmaraOsuji]

If you have all the required documents then that’s fine

[@onyinyeezenwa4321]

Amara please I need you prepare my daughter for an interview

[@TiaraOluwa27]

How do i overcome not looking the VO in the eyes coz i have an unclear eyeballs and this makes me feel shy looking at people in the eyes but i am great conversationalist. What can i do oveecome this. Thanks

[@AmaraOsuji]

Unfortunately, there’s no way around it because you really need to keep your head up and look at them. If you’re a great conversationalist like you say, then just focus on the conversation and don’t be too self conscious. Your mind and thoughts should be solely on the interview/conversation and not what you look like or may be insecure about. Good luck

[@okorobenjamin3685]

@AmaraOsuji please what will be your best advice for someone who just want to apply with a 14years study gap, going for her 1st degree ever, will you suggest a community college or a university, and is it possible for the person to get a scholarship? Your reply will be very much appreciated

[@SASK_M_Y]

I will wait cus mine is 11

[@AmaraOsuji]

Honestly this is really tough. 14 years is a very long time. I’d say apply to a university and who knows, if you package your application properly, you might get some funding. I can’t say anything concrete about the possibility of getting a scholarship because I don’t work on any admissions team.

[@okorobenjamin3685]

@@AmaraOsuji thanks alot, this advice means alot to me, many KZbinr have spoken to, told me I will never get it. Thanks for encouraging me

[@AxumSebandeke]

Hi AmaraOsuji am planning to go for my interview going for mechanic engineering.Do you know some of the questions i may be asked please?

[@AmaraOsuji]

@@AxumSebandeke hi. Check out this video on commonly asked questions kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4XWfWedprmre5Ysi=qnVgZ-6sBr1d0wBi

[@AxumSebandeke]

@@AmaraOsuji I appreciate 🙏 let me watch it dia

[@anmolpreetkaur9117]

Hello amara asuji can uh plzz give me any advice about my interviews I am going to pursue bachelor of computer information system at murray state University is it a good university???

[@kyeiemmanuel4588]

Is it right to tell VO You applied directly to only a particular university because of it's strong academic reputation and recommendation from your boss when asked how many schools did you applied.

[@AmaraOsuji]

@@kyeiemmanuel4588 that won’t help you much. All they’re hearing still is that you applied to one school.

[@amarachukwuoluchi1242]

What if what the person study in bsc is biotechnology and want to go for MBA. Hope they won't affect issuing of visa

[@AmaraOsuji]

No it won’t. An MBA is something people from any field can get

[@amarachukwuoluchi1242]

@@AmaraOsuji please I have my student copy transcripts, hope I can use them for application to any school abroad?

[@matsawtu1640]

Should I bring business license to F1 visa interview?

[@AmaraOsuji]

@@matsawtu1640 I don’t think it’s necessary

[@saggitarius6727]

Mam... my classes will start on 2nd june but my biometrics are on 7 june and interview is on 12 june... please tell me is there any problem?

[@AmaraOsuji]

Yes. You may have problems during your interview because of the start date of your program. Ask your school if you can get an updated I20 with a later program start date and use that for your interview and when traveling.

[@gracenwaokike]

Do they have separate date for biometrics?

[@ugochiekezie4847]

You will also need to update your DS-160 with the current data, and then call the Embassy to inform them. They'll ask for your initial confirmation number and the current one and then send you a new Appointment Confirmation doc. It's that simple, but very important you do.

[@charlesmomoduconteh960]

I am going for master of Science in accounting and analytics but my major in my I-20 says management science

[@AmaraOsuji]

Reach out to your school and ask if it’s an error. If it is, have them correct it and send you an updated document

[@dennismungania6044]

Hello. That is not a problem. If the VO asks if you are going for management science just explain that you are going for Accounting and Analytics and go ahead to explain that management science is the CIP Code under which your program is classified. They may ask what a CIP Code is. Here you can say that it is the Classification of Instructional Programs, which is used in the US to classified programs into their respective disciplines. Research more on CIP Code

[@Teraerssie]

Hey ! Mara i wanted to ask...i filled my DS-160 that am not employed and am a high school graduate how can i explain that

[@ebubechukwudi-agujiobi6573]

choose other and note that you are on a gap year

[@swapnalatha2210]

Does the vo has previous ds160 with them

[@AmaraOsuji]

I don’t know if they have the complete form but they have details from previous interviews and information on your previous DS-160 forms.

[@reehanthechef6477]

Hello Amara, I have my F1 interview coming up next week, I already got a masters in my country of residence UK, I’m going to second masters, I’m quite tensed, I don’t know what to expect like why going to second masters, do you have likely answers to that please

[@InimfonEtuk1.-_]

Can you say you want to be self employed when ask how you want to support yourself with finances?

[@AmaraOsuji]

@@InimfonEtuk1.-_ self employed while studying in the US? Of course not

[@toluobayanju2011]

hi, please how long did it take to get an appointment for your student visa interview in Nigeria? Also, can I start applying for my DS 160 so I can get an interview date even if my school is still yet to send me my form I 20? Thank you!

[@AmaraOsuji]

It didn’t take too long for me to get an appointment but that was a couple of years ago, I know things have changed now. Unfortunately you need details from your I20 to start filling the DS160 so you’ll need to get that first. What you can do though is pay the visa fee since that only requires your passport and I think with that you may be able to start looking for interview dates.

[@toluobayanju2011]

@@AmaraOsuji alright then, thank you!

[@simonyetegha2189]

hi dear but l think you should talk more about what student should say to officer. thanks

[@isaacadu7162]

I have secured a loan , should in case they ask , how are you going to pay your loan whiles in school, what should be the best response

[@AmaraOsuji]

I think you need to first understand if the loan you have requires you to make payments while still studying. If it doesn't, that's easy and you can just say it to the visa officer. If you're required to make payments during your studies, that becomes a bit more complicated and I'm really not sure what the best approach or response would be.

[@FedrickSuma-kn5dd]

Hello fams. Please why processing my visa fee payment. My husband inadequately overpaid the required amount. As a result of this I am experiencing difficult in verifying the payment. It has delayed my visa process. What can I do pls. Have sent a mail to them and I was told they will make some verification. Is there any other way to fast track this error to be corrected.

[@ChinazomGoody]

Please I have a question. Is it a red flag when you have a bachelors degree and your going for an associate degree?

[@AmaraOsuji]

@@ChinazomGoody yes it is. An associate degree is lower than a bachelor’s degree and there are very few logical explanations for why you’d want to get a lower degree instead of a higher one

[@sanyukabeautyworld5089]

​@@AmaraOsujiwhat if I defend it in terms of reflecting that US education system is more of practical than theory which isn't the case with my country

[@Badmanvik]

How much will you advice should be available for your proof of funds? As a Nigerian

[@AmaraOsuji]

If you’re talking about proof of funds to get your I20, all you need is a little over your cost of attendance because even if you have a lot more than that, your I20 is only going to show that you have enough to cover the cost of attendance.

[@Badmanvik]

@@AmaraOsuji I have my i20 already I mean for the interview

[@AmaraOsuji]

@@Badmanvik oh. They don’t really care about your proof of funds during the interview but I’d say to have a bank statement that has enough to cover at least a few months of living expenses and your tuition.

[@Lovethnneoma-ue7ng]

Please what’s the best response to who’s ur sponsor when you are sponsoring yourself with your boyfriend as co sponsor? And what is the best answer when they asks me do I have anyone in US? Because it’s my boyfriend is my sponsor. How would I go about it?

[@AmaraOsuji]

Say it exactly as it is. ‘My boyfriend and I will be covering my cost of attendance. I’m an XYZ at ABC, my boyfriend is an XYZ at ABC and we have a combined income of ABC’ As for having anyone in the US, do you have anyone there? If you do, say it. If not, say that too. That’s not a hard question.

[@Lovethnneoma-ue7ng]

@@AmaraOsuji thank you if I may asks what is XYZ and ABC?

[@SandraAdjin]

@@Lovethnneoma-ue7ng Those are just examples she’s using

[@Beliza..]

@@AmaraOsuji the first XYX &ABC I am an accountant at bod construction company, also state what ur bf does… my bf and I have 5m in our joint account

[@oyekoladamilola8560]

Pls is it true that when ur visais approved on Nigeria ,you are meant to pay some amount in cash. Pls someone pls help throwmore light on how much cash you need to go to the embassy with

[@AmaraOsuji]

You don’t need to pay any cash to anyone if your visa is approved. You actually don’t need any cash in the embassy proper. However, you will need cash if you plan to store your phone/personal belongings outside the embassy or if you need to print something which you forgot.

[@elmahowuor6661]

How do you answer when you are asked if you have a loan with a financial institution and you are a self sponsored student?

[@AmaraOsuji]

Just say what the situation is. Yes if you have a loan, no if you do not.

[@elmahowuor6661]

Thank you Amara

[@HelpedByGod4Life]

Is it ok to say I’m a freelancer, like I don’t have any employment history

[@AmaraOsuji]

You can say that but it might be even better to say what type of freelance work you do. So, instead of just saying "I'm a freelancer", you can say "I'm an editor/copywriter/photographer" whatever the case might be for you. That way, you don't leave room for guesswork.

[@faithokoye]

What is the best answer to give when asked you plans after study

[@adeniranmichael6379]

But what if my company gives me the Study Leave before going for the interview

[@AmaraOsuji]

🤷🏾‍♀️ then I guess you can say that you’re taking a study leave

[@Katiedaisy2]

hi Amara, pls i have a question, i figured you’ll be able to answer it, my i-20 got terminated, and i was asked respectfully to leave, but i chose to stay, and now i’ve been struggling, i don’t have a ssn, and can’t file for asylum, my only option is to get married, but i’m tired of the struggles, i’m thinking of moving back to my country, but i’m not sure if i’ll be able to come back

[@AmaraOsuji]

Hi, I'm sorry about this situation. If you leave, you will not be able to come back because you are currently not in legal status and your records show that.

[@Katiedaisy2]

@@AmaraOsuji so what do you suggest i do? 🥲 i don’t know what to do fr

[@AmaraOsuji]

@@Katiedaisy2 contact an immigration lawyer

[@Asabee91]

Please why were you asked to leave?

[@chidinmaazubike638]

Hello. Please do you do mock interviews? If yes, how do I reach you? I genuinely need coaching please

[@AmaraOsuji]

From time to time, I do. You can join my telegram group here t.me/+EOGgR2stw_k4ODQ0

[@chidinmaazubike638]

@@AmaraOsuji I have joined. Hopefully there is one soon

[@pro.createillustrations]

Is it okay if my sponsor is resident in the US?

[@pro.createillustrations]

She's also not a family member

[@AmaraOsuji]

This might be a little tricky but not impossible to navigate.

[@pro.createillustrations]

​@@AmaraOsujiOkay. Thank you

[@MacdonaldMaduike]

@amara pls can you send me a Sample of IV

[@udohotonmichael9083]

Am a Nigerian and am studying in Turkey i did the visa interview twice but couldn't have the visa can i reapply for the third time as a Nigerian in Turkey

[@AmaraOsuji]

Yes you can reapply. There are no limits to the number of applications you can make.

[@4ud-neymarabhinav651]

got rejected for canada and apply it to usa is it gonna affect my visa decison?

[@AmaraOsuji]

No. Canada and the USA are two different countries.

[@genevievenormanyo4494]

I have applied for B2 twice and was refused will it affect this F1 application?

[@AmaraOsuji]

Not necessarily. If you have a strong profile/case, you should be fine

[@hakeemwaggeh8479]

My question is it’s okay to have your own personal account and how how to respond if they ask you how do you get this money?

[@AmaraOsuji]

They won’t ask directly how you got your money but if you’re funding yourself, then you should have a logical explanation for your source of income.

[@hakeemwaggeh8479]

@@AmaraOsuji thank you so much dearest sister god bless you 🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@divysima3959]

Do I need to pay my school fees accommodation in advance while I'm still in Nigeria before the interview date ?

[@AmaraOsuji]

@@divysima3959 no you don’t need to

[@divysima3959]

@@AmaraOsuji so I will pay for my school fees and accommodations after I have received my visa

[@eziahanwagbara4818]

Please my first time to be here

[@chiamakanwaigwe-lu5cg]

Thank you very much Amara, i really appreciate your video. I have questions ma... 1. I graduated 2015 and currently am self-employed and my f1 visa interview is 17th of July 2024. Am going for mba finance and financial analytics. Please how do I go about it ma

[@ChernorJalloh-y3n]

how was it?

[@tochiclementina7218]

Please what's the best response to who's ur sponsor when you are sponsoring urself with ur uncle as co sponsor?

[@AmaraOsuji]

Say it exactly as it is. If you’re both splitting it 50:50, say that. If one person is covering more, say that too. So assuming your uncle is covering 60%, your response would be something like ‘my uncle is my main sponsor and he’ll be covering 60% of my cost of attendance. The other 40% will be covered by me’. Then go ahead and give more details about you and your uncle’s financial situations.

[@tochiclementina7218]

@@AmaraOsuji thank you so much Amara, God bless you

[@naakorley2997]

Thank you

[@fantaceesay1998]

I am having my interview tomorrow, I got rejected ones

[@KibirlowGaH]

Do you got it

[@jeon_gookieYT]

Hii Amara Can you please help me for my visa interview My course is masters of science in chemistry and university is wright State University

[@floramushi8347]

I refused to get my visa last month.. i applied for j1 visa Consular just asked me three questions Why are travelling to us What are you doing, i have a job and it similar to what am going to do US Where do you heard this program, and i replied the organisation that support me to know the program Sadly, i got 214b letter😢

[@momentswithreefah]

Did they state why you weren’t given?

[@BaldevSingh-sg1jl]

I am enaged in india my fiance work in indian air force but my sponser is my father i how i say my fiance support me if run out for money during my master degree

[@AmaraOsuji]

You should not even hint that there's a possibility of running out of money during your studies. Just say that your primary sponsor is your father while your fiancé would also be supporting you.

[@NwankwoGenetics_Initiatives]

Hey! Mara, greetings. I will write you a short mail. I need a sample SOP.

[@asiyaijaz1359]

I have been rejected for Canada due to pregnancy... Does it effect if I will apply for USA

[@AmaraOsuji]

No it shouldn’t. Those are two different countries.

[@HannahKanakenfack]

Please, i know a relative in the US but in my ds 160 , i discovered the error the secretary did, she wrote NO . Please what should i say if the officer asks me this question? Should i explain it was an error or just say no

[@AmaraOsuji]

If this relative isn’t an immediate family member, stick to saying no.

[@HannahKanakenfack]

@@AmaraOsuji but the name of that person is in the "contact information" section. Is it a PB?

[@AmaraOsuji]

@@HannahKanakenfack contact information section? Shouldn't that be your designated school official or someone in your home country who is aware of your intention to study abroad.

[@HannahKanakenfack]

@@AmaraOsuji OMG ,we didn't know that .

[@pryelda]

👌🏻

[@PhoxyL-i6v]

who's your daddy 😂😂😂

[@AmaraOsuji]

@@PhoxyL-i6v 🥲😂

[@raymondanosike872]

When asked why this school? How about adding the fact that you were granted full funding as your last reason ..

[@AmaraOsuji]

I don't think it's necessary because the visa officer can see on your I20 that you are fully funded and they know that must be a reason for deciding to go to that school.

[@sethansaful7389]

You dnt go to a particular school because of scholarship

[@Skyboy-yn1hp]

​@@AmaraOsuji Great response. That's exactly what was on my mind. That's one of the first things the visa offers look up when they collect your I-20. So, there is really no need mentioning that, since he/she will be impressed and will know it's one of the major reasons you decided to attend that university.

[@owusuenock5848]

saying you submitted only 1 application to the school of your choice does not make one ineligible for F1 visa. I will advise candidates to stcik to their own stories. There is no one fit for all answers for F1 visa. All these are opinionated.

[@alainkalenga-pe5ek]

Hello, thank you for your advice how to contact you??

[@AmaraOsuji]

Email me - [e-mail]

[@chidinmaazubike638]

I tried reaching out Instagram but you never replied

[@AmaraOsuji]

Oh really? When was that? Also, did your message have anything except hi or hello? You can try again, maybe I missed the other message.

[@muhamedhusein2980]

In 3 days i will take my first f1 visa interview in Kuala Lumpur . I’ll update you on my outcome.

[@nathanjoseph1119]

How did it go?

[@lovenesschaola9252]

Update how did it go

[@kofiasamoah7]

Hi how did it go?

[@naomimelese1362]

How was it?

[@chibuikemichael3535]

How was it

[@labichota1868]

Hi. Please I have a question. Can I offer to show the visa officer documents even when not asked. For example, if I’m giving information regarding a particular question, can I offer to show evidence or should I just present said documents?

[@labichota1868]

Hi. Please I have a question. Can I offer to show the visa officer documents even when not asked. For example, if I’m giving information regarding a particular question, can I offer to show evidence or should I just present said documents?