Keys to the F-1 visa interview for graduate students | Argo Student Visa Week 2022

Are you a graduate student applying for a U.S. visa? Well, your U.S. visa interview will be different than an undergraduate visa interview. There are some differences in what the visa officer is looking for and how they assess your case. Ex-Visa officers who are consultants at Argo have come together to have a discussion on how to succeed as a visa applicant when you are a graduate student.
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[@priscillakarira863]

Thank you Argo!!!!! Got my graduate studies visa approved from your advice on expressing myself fully and Ben's videos on short but concise answers🎉🎉🎉

[@ArgoSocial]

Fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing. Congrats!

[@abdirizakali1585]

Hey how can i contact you Having my interview this upcoming friday

[@anohruthabah5483]

Congratulations pls can you share your interview experience

[@josephmbuya3115]

Thank you so much Argo team. It was my first attempt and I got the F1 visa. I got approved this last Tuesday 30 May 2023. I went with no Travel History. My passport was with no any visa. I didn't smile even one time. I didn't see anything funny. I was so serious I couldn't fake a smile but was just focused with eyes contact to the consuler officer while responding to the questions. I have strong ties back home. That's why I got my visa approved. I am employed for 6 years now in the same company. I am a Logistics Manager with a good salary. I will pay my studies by myself and got 25% of scholarship from the university. I am Married. I have no siblings or parents in the US.

[@abubakarrkargbobakish2452]

Are you a Sierra Leonean?

[@petermunyua3270]

This is amazing i have learnt so much from the the officers and i had to take notes on my diary.

[@icecream9urface]

Had an app with this lovely Christa, so helpful for my F-1 and really made a difference

[@shundrayla6268]

Thank you for these wonderful videos

[@joejiang1212]

Hi Christa, thank you so much for your guidance. My visa application is approved. My wife and kids are very happy and excited to travel to the US. Greetings from my family to you.

[@emmanueltwumasi4761]

Hi Joe where did you apply the visa?

[@joejiang1212]

@@emmanueltwumasi4761 Jakarta

[@mdmahabubalam6366]

!_1@

[@mdmahabubalam6366]

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[@avosehmary5994]

Did I apply with yr family at once? Family of how many n what are d questions like I will appreciate an honest answer please Thank you

[@moromohammed9869]

Thanks so much guys💯💯💯👏👏👏

[@olaitanabiodun1716]

F1 visa questions 1. Why do you want to study in the US. 2. Ties to your home country 3. Finance on how to😢 fund your schooling.. 4.🎉

[@FLYINGSPORT1995]

My visa CR1 has been approved 🙏🙏 I’m so happy That finally im going to be with my wife, I just wanted to share this amazing news with you all and at the same time tell you thank you for the help

[@ArgoSocial]

Fantastic news!

[@nabbalehalima7141]

Woow congrats 🎉 l can’t wait to consult the Agro visas

[@yourlandladysson6395]

Congratulations

[@iyanuoluwaogunmiluyi5690]

Congratulations!!! I so much look forward to this for my family

[@FLYINGSPORT1995]

@@nabbalehalima7141 just don’t give up and always trust GOD 🙏🙏🙏

[@samsomaraya300]

Interesting informative argo family. Denials or putting grad students in to 221g regarding to the US studied you mentioned clearly, but what if from other countries did they get same fate or not ?

[@ahmedismail-gp9ss]

Hello, Hope your doing well. What correction should I do if I'm Changing my University for second attempt of my interview , Like low Tution fee Compare to last Visa Interview.

[@lizbethcabrera9314]

Hello Argo Visa! I am going to apply for a new F1 Student Visa in November for a Masters Degree... My last Student Visa expired in June 2021 so I'm going to renew it. In my country I don’t need to make an appointment before December 2022. So, it will be difficult to get approved? What should I know to get approved it? I am praying that everything goes well!

[@ernestkwabenafrimpong1043]

Hi I'm Ernest. Is it good to go for an interview in another country if your resident country has not release any appointments date. If yes what should you expect.

[@josephlumu4829]

How do you advise someone planning to do a master's degree program intending to travel with a child.

[@chigoziekennedy1055]

Why do you want to study in US? and what's your purpose of going to US? Is a different question that looks alike... Please help me to differentiate it more...

[@tawlanbawlan4371]

Thanx guys

[@kazikalimjafor3668]

Dear ma'am I missed scholarship deadline of The University of Memphis that's why I did not get any scholarship and I have visit refusal of UK so it will effect me to getting visa?

[@kamalkhan9187]

Hlo mam can you help me my field was science in graduation with major in physics chemistry maths my course in uSA is engineering management plz answer me the question ..why did you choose this course..

[@serenajulliane262]

please sir can I know with type of questions an high school student can have during interview??

[@nanapeprah9869]

Hi, I was refused a J1 visa Over a decade ago and I am now residing in another country...this year I'm gonna apply for F1, do I have to still state that I was refused a visa Over a decade ago even though I'm now in a new country during my application?

[@brrrrrr3605]

Hi, Do we really need to show 1.5 or 2 times the i20 amount?

[@julie_khan]

Can we talk more about F1 graduate programs

[@Shashi-he6xt]

Is there is any video on mock interview for H4 visa

[@armandodizdari5019]

Will officers know that i started my eb3 procedures (just passed the prevailing wage step and i interrupted everythin) in my f 1 visa interview

[@jhsr2501]

Hi Argo and everyone, I have got funded PhD program that also requires to show some family fund. Though my family showed financial support of around $13k, in my I20 it is still mentioned as $9k which leads my actual funding and estimated average cost for 12 months as exactly equal. May I know if it is too risky for F1 visa approval? Because visa interview appointment dates will be available any time, may I know if I can request for modifying/editing some part of I20 (e.g., finance) after taking visa appointment ?

[@dewale]

I don't think it's an issue if the estimated cost and actual funding are equal, that should be the ideal case. The visa officer just wants to see that you have enough means to at least cover your first year's cost of attendance. It is always good to have more than required in your bank statement so that if the visa officer asks for it, you have it ready.

[@yunusovjamshid1672]

Can we say that our current university is kind of dissatisfied,

[@movie_3_scenes]

What date is the best date to schedule a visa appointment after a student recieves his/her I-20 or DS 2019? I have heard that scheduling a visa appointment too early from the date of earliest admission may cause the officer to refuse the visa. Am I right?

[@RabNawaz-eq2ti]

Not booked before 120days.

[@koumimotivation]

sil vous jaimerais savoir si jarrive a gagner un Visa pour les 4 mois ya til une possibilite de prolonger une fois laba

[@mudassirahmad8640]

What is the process to get consultancy from you?

[@catchywolfgaming7184]

"How should I address the fact that my brother is on an OPT visa and my cousin is sponsoring my tuition, both in New Jersey, during my F1 visa interview?" Help me how can I answer this question and will it creat any chance of refusal?

[@travelwithsnig9616]

Hello can hou help me gor booking expedited appointment please how can i contact im from Bangladesh

[@appleb305]

Could you dedicate time in your videos on students going on a J1 visa? Do they get treated differently from students going on an F1 visa for example? Do officers have a different mindset looking at a J1 applicant as opposed to an F1 applicant?

[@sweetheart3538]

Hello Argo! Tell me please, if I book appointment from as third country, VO can refuse my visa? Thank you so much for answer🙌

[@ArgoSocial]

Applying out of your home country adds some complexity to your case. We can give you the best advice and strategy to overcome it and get your visa issued.

[@koduahmaxwell3263]

Please what is the advice, should in case I want to do that. Thank you

[@cristymaealvarez5246]

Hi Argo team. Can you make a video for J1 visa for Interns and trainees applicants. Thank you ❤❤

[@ArgoSocial]

We will add it to the list of future videos!

[@cristymaealvarez5246]

Thank you for acknowledged 😇

[@sweetheart3538]

I'd so greatful if you answer my question, please🙏

[@thuksumtenrab3183]

How do we book for private consultation....Argo.

[@mrvc786]

amazing information

[@ArgoSocial]

Glad you think so! Thank you

[@Christianachenyoonuja4470]

Hello, I'm scheduled for an interview for 22nd of this month and I'm a first time applicant, what is the advice for me, Lagos Nigeria is my locaion

[@lesiabrown668]

Same for me ,good luck all tge best

[@mahidemisse8422]

If someone has really wants to help a brother to be sponsorship to study in us and saved in bank account enough money but his job is not professional, is that going to be bad for visa approval?

[@amritthapa9315]

I had knee surgery a few months ago. Due to this, I want my wife to join me on an F2 visa and support me. Furthermore, we got married last year and want to spend some time together. During her stay, she plans to take non-academic courses and a volunteer offered by the university. Would this be a valid reason to convince a visa officer?

[@yourmamaboo]

Dont mention volunteer work. You could talk about the non academic courses as long as they make sense

[@shabnambhr5421]

thank you guys, i have a very strong tie! however i got rejected!🧐

[@olaitanbenedict929]

What happen ??what are the questions they asked you ??

[@shabnambhr5421]

@@olaitanbenedict929 oh she just asked 2-3 questions! not much! i dont know maybe they have problems with second masters! but didnt let me to justify and convince her

[@kadirbulut547]

@@shabnambhr5421 he already asked u 3 questions. What do you expect? 10 questions? its a quick interview you should explain yourself with that 3 questions.

[@arisettynavya4800]

Hii Ben. I applied for F1 student visa for masters in aerospace engineering I heard few things that for aerospace the visa can't be approved is it true?

[@loneranger1113]

how did it go?

[@jotikapatel550]

Hey Officers, i I have one visa refusal for community college,now i reapply for good university after my bachelor degree. Is there any problem next time Officers .plz tell me 🙏🙏🙏

[@ArgoSocial]

You'll need to overcome the visa officer doubts. We can help you prepare to overturn the prior refusal. Contact us.

[@shisirkaphle522]

Is 3 gpa good enough for graduate studies ?

[@narayanchandra8679]

My friends, so my name is Mr. chandra narayan, nationally bangladesh. can i get the good agro job visa, possible to do that please accept

[@makindezacchaeus1882]

Good day, please is it possible I use two different proof of funding for my f-1 visa interview, one from my dad in my home country and the other from my brother which is a USA citizen? Thank you for the response

[@ArgoSocial]

Yes. You'll need to explain your entire case to overcome any doubts they have.

[@makindezacchaeus1882]

@@ArgoSocial Thank you

[@Mugu_Adventure]

I want to join Argo consultation. I am really excited to join your program but i have doubt that just one hour or 45 min talk with you guys, will i able to get visa??after 45 min consultation you guys won't help me and contact me again if i have any problem and in this case mock test is also important so what about this???plz reply i want to join if i get satisfaction answer

[@yourlandladysson6395]

I don't think you have to lol. They already giving alot of useful information on KZbin. That's enough to get you through

[@ernestkufuor1953]

Can there be an instance where a student is wrongly dissapproved by the visa officer?

[@paganizondasroadster1660]

Yeah a lot of you’re in a 3rd world country.

[@rosinadominic9861]

Will going to the US for my second masters be a problem to the visa officer?? I completed my previous masters (MBA) in 2020.

[@kranthibathini7750]

Same problem

[@jaidevsingh4785]

Have u applied for second masters

[@lovelypersnolity1867]

how do i contact the officers

[@michaelade7913]

hello Angro visa thank you for the help you have been giving for f1 visa applicant. I am a Cameroonian presently in china an i just got admission in the university of Oklahoma study for my undergrads in business administration. i wish to how to answer this questions on my ds-160. Have you traveled to any country within the last 5 years? should i say no since i have been china for 3yaers now and i have travel to another country. The second question is, should i fill my Chinese address as my home address and mailing address since i am presently in china or i should field in my country home country Cameroon as my home address. thanks an waiting for your responds so i can correct my ds-160 before going for my interview waiting anxiously for your responds

[@loneranger1113]

hi bro...r u there yet?

[@claudiustormu1441]

Did you get your visa?

[@mtp6918]

Hey I have been under administrative processing for my F-1 visa since December 2021. Can I re-apply for a visa to let them know I am still here? (whenever I call them, they don’t answer and when send an email I just receive an automatic answer).

[@yourlandladysson6395]

It's sad. And very incompetent on their part.

[@mtp6918]

Unfortunately! Do you have any advice?

[@top10sworldwide28]

Were you finally approved?

[@bhanuchandarkota1803]

I went to Uk but I lost my passport once when I came back home is that effect USA visa

[@ArgoSocial]

That won't affect it

[@TheFabulous83]

Aren't F2 minors allowed to attend school in US? Is it a red flag to say that a minor will be attending school in the US as you study???

[@ArgoSocial]

No, it is not a red flag because that is allowed.

[@TheFabulous83]

@@ArgoSocial Thankyou for your support Mpower. My daughter and I, both got visas after 2 rejections

[@iyanuoluwaogunmiluyi5690]

@@TheFabulous83 Awesome! Congratulations 🎉 If you don't mind sharing, please what will you say made the difference during the third interview. Thank you.

[@fatmataimasukoroma4531]

Hello dear I was currently refused under section 214b now am reapplying again in June what should I do to avoid further refusal

[@ArgoSocial]

You should prepare with a new strategy. We can help you with that. Contact us!

[@ntuimercy6690]

@@ArgoSocial good day How can we contact you?

[@yourlandladysson6395]

@@ntuimercy6690 visit their website.

[@regentsofchristmission9289]

Hello Argo, Thank you for your explanation. I am applied for f1 visa. Last year I refused twice. First time applied with my wife and a child. After three months, I applied alone. In both case I refused. Now I applied alone but still i didn't now exact reason why refused. Would you help me to prepare my self in better way.

[@edmondoseiarhin2026]

Hello, please in case you are ask why US? Can you answer this question using why you are going to that particular University? Thank you

[@avosehmary5994]

Answers to this question please

[@danielkrupah]

I wanted to signup for the consultation, but I wasn't satisfied with the privacy policies. Why collect so much information on me for just a normal consultation. My computer details IP address, browser used, location, personal details, etc. Are you guys agents of the FBI/CIA trying to collect information on us that might be used by the USA govt to track us?. How do you guys ensure confidentiality for clients?

[@ArgoSocial]

All of our clients' information is kept strictly confidential. We are all ex-visa officers who were previously employed as US diplomats, but now we have no connection with the US government; we are a private company.

[@hannahzeezee9165]

Please how may I contact you directly? I want to talk to you privately

[@harshithamadushanka9974]

👍

[@taiwoomisogbon8763]

Thank you Mandy and team. I watched your videos and went for my interview at first attempt and I was granted my Visa. Thanks I love what you are doing... Keep it up

[@pinkyblue417]

Congratulations… what questions did they ask u

[@mensahaguidji5438]

After receiving ur I 20 how long did you before u booked for ur interview ?

[@graceorimolade183]

Congratulations 🎊🎉…..I hope to share the same testimony soon