How do Visa Officers view non-traditional students at the interview? | Argo Student Visa Week 2022

How does a Visa Officer view non-traditional students at the F-1 student visa interview? Ex-Visa Officers discuss what a non-traditional student is and how Visa Officers often perceive these students. Often times, non-traditional students have a more difficult visa interview. Listen closely to get some insights on how to succeed at your F-1 visa interview.
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[@boringcontent9492]

34:46 my F1 interview is on Thursday 20.07.2022...the day after tomorrow. I'm non traditional and after going through almost all of Argo videos, some more than once, I look forward to returning to this comment with celebration! Christians reading this pray for me. Amen.

[@Awielle-ld3th]

How did it go?

[@AbhishekSharma-ry6yq]

​@@Awielle-ld3thi think you know how did it go

[@NathdeDieu]

Hello Argo visa. I got my F1 visa because of your tips. I'm a non traditional student with a gap of 6 years. This video helped me a lot, thanks to all of you and particularly Mr Ben and Ms. Lisa. You're wonderful

[@muqaddsahify]

I have the same sitution gap of 6 years but refused twice. can u help me ?

[@NathdeDieu]

@@muqaddsahify Hi check their videos where they're talking about non traditional student. Those may help you

[@muqaddsahify]

@@NathdeDieu I did but somehow I couldn't clear the interview.

[@muqaddsahify]

@@NathdeDieu how have you defended your Gap ? Do I need to change my sponsor, my brother is my sponsor?

[@NathdeDieu]

@@muqaddsahify I did not book any argo appointment. I just watched their videos about no traditional student and F1 student in general then match the situation with my case . That's it. Your brother being your sponsor is not the issue , the issue is how to defend yourself that you're going to study in America, make them in position to believe what you're telling them, it's all about being positive and defend your case not complaining there ( I mean to the embassy)

[@user-hq9iq7qz1o]

Great video from Argo! One can't help but accept the system even though i wud say that the entire process of F1 visa especially the interview goes against individual freewill like eat what you want to, study what you want to, where you want to (all within the socially legal confines of law). At one point in history slavery, waging war, killing were all considered legal. Maybe after a couple of decades the Visa interview won't be there. But for now it is here and you guys are doing a good job of preparing people for it.

[@ruachtv9]

I love how this lady smiles intermittently . Ma’am I’ll love to marry your daughter 😁

[@michaelmang7854]

Thank you, Lisa and Ben. This video is so helpful. I deeply appreciate it.

[@fancydoo]

Exactly my situation. Nourishing information served at the right time!

[@tatichads]

Very informative, thank you Argo Visa!

[@kesienaesegine2466]

This is very informative. Thank you Agro.. You kill it all for non traditional students.

[@blessedpromise7864]

Learnt a lot on this😊 very informative👏👏

[@shundrayla6268]

I have enjoyed this so much!

[@fatmataimasukoroma4531]

Wow very informative and interesting job well done Tnks y’all for participating

[@fatmataimasukoroma4531]

Tnks very much for you time and patience

[@ibukunadeitan4880]

This is the video that just gave the answers to my situation...because presently I am a non traditional student. Thank you so much Argo!!!

[@ArgoSocial]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kresler]

How many years gaps btw?

[@cosmic5107]

Non traditional nd less common, I got adm in graduation after completed double master and many years of working, your video was helpful to understand my situation thank you ARGO

[@perkinssholukumi3324]

Thank you ben and lisa ..this has been helpful

[@ArgoSocial]

Our pleasure!

[@Maxee01]

Great work and very informative .Love from Karachi, Pakistan

[@firozaga2824]

Hello sir and the vidoes is very informative and more of elaborative on the approach for non traditional student to make his qualification careers and degree from america for a better prospects 👍👍

[@ubachibuikemprince]

Thank you so much Argo visa for all these tips in your videos for a successful visa interview. Ben you are really a genius and very good in what you do.

[@kendrickcole7808]

Did you get your Visa approved?

[@kawaljeetsingh6226]

Thank you so much sir i got my student f1visa i just follow your advice 🎉🎉

[@ArgoSocial]

Great 👍 congrats! Thanks for the support!

[@sas879]

Argo services are highly recommended. I am a non traditional student and the advice provided during my interview with Argo were really helpful during my session at the embassy. Again....the consultation is worth every bucks spent👌👍

[@ArgoSocial]

Thanks for sharing your experience. We are so glad to hear that!

[@ushakiran8285]

Do they know our CGPA?

[@mohammedfahimuddin4095]

i got my visa approved today as non traditional student..i follow exactly who u taught in your vidio...thanks a lot argo team and ben

[@okeseun8127]

Congratulations Mohammed! Can you shed more light on how your visa interview went and what program you’ll be studying? Thanks

[@mohammedfahimuddin4095]

@@okeseun8127 Program : Masters's in Computer Science University: Maharishi International University ..consular asked me below question: 1) how many university you have applied? i told i have checked american university from washington and utah university from logan..and cost is higher then miu and miu is affordable for me. 2) why only applied in miu? my assistant professor from prevoius university did his msc from there and i also know 2 other student who did there masters.i got enough informtaion from them about the university. 3) how you going to pay? most of the fund coming from cpt.the cpt process is like after 8 month...(he make me stop and said he understands what is cpt)..i will pay other required funds from my savings. 4) show me your bank statement i gave him my bank statement and also my transferwise account statement with letter from my employer. ....he became silent and started typing..... so i took the time and started adding up to my story by saying...i am 32 and i have 3 kids(that make him interested)..they are 11, 6 and 2..... then he approved my visa.

[@muqaddsahify]

@@mohammedfahimuddin4095 can u help me I have a gap and got refused two times recently.

[@kalpanashrestha2132]

Very insightful conversation.i am attending my visa interview after 2 days. Thank you so much

[@blessedpromise7864]

I wish you a successful visa interview

[@advsehr9711]

What happened to you mam

[@kalpanashrestha2132]

@@advsehr9711 i got success

[@advsehr9711]

@@kalpanashrestha2132 congratulations! Now you must see some videos on how not to be deported

[@Rukween]

@@kalpanashrestha2132 Congratulations 💃💃💃

[@abdulbasit6334]

Hey! I hope you are well. I am what you can call a Non-traditional student. I am physically disabled and on top of that, I got admitted to a STEM program in the States. As the majority of universities bank on OPT for international students if they get enrolled in a STEM field and visa officers want the opposite. So, please guide me on how can I approach this interview?

[@ancientsoul809]

I’m nontraditional. Goodness I’m so nervous.Interview is tomorrow.

[@harikrishan2641]

This video is just the one, I was looking for. I am 35 yrs old Did my Masters back in 2012 (Masters of Computer Applications) Then started working in one of the Gov. of India sponsored Bank, here in India. Currently working as a Branch Manager and planning to go to US for further studies. How can you help me ?

[@shundrayla6268]

Will the officer need to research the sponsors facebook or media? Should I provide research on them?

[@vedantipatel5306]

Hello! Can someone please answer is it okay to mention why you are pursuing your masters now and then continue the answer in why this university question because the visa officers usually ask 1-2 questions and they might not get to know my side of the story.

[@kanishksaran8466]

Thank you so much for briefly explaining the Non-Traditional Student. I am also a Non-traditional student with 10 10-year education gap, How can i seek your services for Italy student visa?

[@raximjon0019]

Hi, I am Rakhimjon who is applying working and travel Visa ( J1). I have a question? Should I mention my cousin in my DS 160? And why? For questions like Do you have any relatives in the US. And will mentioning be negative or positive? Thank for attention.

[@lutchilacarlos9283]

Education is to BE encouraged not questionned. School gaps are the school competence to address. Embassy should address finance and home ties questions.

[@NkohErica-ih2gz]

Hahaha

[@khandkersaifulislam9210]

Consistently keeping consistency is really hard but atleast setting a goal can be easier 😊

[@SongehIsofe]

And I want to go and study traditional medicine. And also study good English because my English and my children are not good

[@sahilprajapati3828]

Is unpaid internship counted as experience In ds160??

[@TrishIwok]

Thanks so much for this So I have read a lot of visa interview transcripts of people and they always say the visa officer is usually typing throughout the interview I’m curious, what are you guys typing?

[@victoriafabuluje3154]

Lol!

[@sushantkandel8093]

Hello agro can you please provide me information about Mount Alyousis collage at Pennsylvania If it will create any difference for VO preferring college over university??

[@ArgoSocial]

Check out this video that talks about school choice: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpSufKeeYrJmadU

[@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

[@firewtadele4748]

The same case to mine, could you please send me your email address so that we can discuss it?

[@falgunimahajan1694]

Hello Argo, it was really infomative video.. I have one question, I graduated in 2019 and officialy got the degree in 2020.. Then the pandemic happened.. In which I have gave up for my Masters.. Plus it was impossible to find a job at that time.. Then in 2022, i didn't get any admit (got but different country).. But in this whole period i build my profile in advance which will helo me in my Masters like certifications, professional courses, unpaid internships, conference, fellowship and freelancing... And now in 2023 i got my dream admit.. . Funding was stong... Just because i got panicked infront of the visa officer, i answered the question in a more complex way...and got my visa rejected.. 😢.. In this whole case, what are my chances of getting a visa in 2nd attempt? Becoz right now I'm familiar with all the environment.. But still..

[@soniabagga330]

I have 10 years of study gap what about me Should I apply or not

[@shundrayla6268]

Hello Argo! Thank you for all your help. Is there any advise you could give on scheduling an appointment in Ghana? The system says there are currently no appointments available but the current wait time is listed at 73 days. My start date for the University is AUS 1st. Any suggestions?

[@5432604]

useful

[@loyanjay669]

Hello argo I onced applied to immigrate to canada permanently and was refused and now am applying for my f1 visa in the USA does it affect my changes of getting a visa and will the consular officer know about my prior Canadian visa refusal

[@ArgoSocial]

You should be prepared to overcome any doubts the visa officer has. We can help you with that, contact us!

[@MalalaShikharareddy-ud1wu]

Im changing my career from chemical engineering to information systems...will this gonna affect my visa..? What should i tell tyemy?

[@ArgoSocial]

It could! But, it might not. It depends on the context of the rest of your situation.

[@MalalaShikharareddy-ud1wu]

@@ArgoSocial if I give honest ans like I didn't get into IT due to my rank but know I have opportunity and intrest so i willing to take take chance and learn will that be okay?

[@Artenz]

Hi there say I applied for DV what are my chances of F1 visa? Is it a losing game to even go for the F1 visa if I’d applied for DV?

[@ArgoSocial]

It depends on your entire context. We can help you get your F visa

[@njagiwanjira]

Does ones participation in a DV lottery though not selected affects future US visa?

[@maryannwicklife2657]

Hello Ben Can you call a student traditional who finished high school 3 years ago to engage in vocational training and then decides to go to college?

[@maryannwicklife2657]

Traditional or nontraditional?

[@ArgoSocial]

Let's get this question answered by the most qualified person! One of our former officers can review the entire situation to identify any risks and the best strategy to help get a visa issued. You can book a consultation with us online: bit.ly/3a3mk9V

[@SongehIsofe]

I cannot study in my country I want to go and study in u.s. in the work today if you need to achieve your dreams you have to because a very powerful Nation. If I could have the opportunity to go and study with my family I would be very very happy that my dreams has come to reality everydayI will pray to God that God please help me and make my dreams come to read

[@belloshakirat1485]

What is the approval chance for a student going with 2 dependants (spouse and a 2year old kid). My interview is in 2 weeks. God m so nervous

[@eniolalilian7843]

Have you done the interview, how was it?

[@belloshakirat1485]

@@eniolalilian7843 we got the approval.... Alhamdulillah

[@saniyaschinar2372]

Congratulations! What questions did officer ask? I'm having my interview on June 2, 3 dependents- spouse and 2 kids. Inshallah

[@belloshakirat1485]

@@saniyaschinar2372 I wasn't asked much question. The first question was About our age (mine and my husband) He asked about our jobs and how long we were both working in the UAE. He then asked about my previous degree If I graduated but he didn't ask me to show evidence, he asked if we have any relatives in the US, what my husband will be doing while I'm studying and how we plan to manage the financial expenses. Mind you he never asks for any other documents aside from our i20 nd passports. Just be confident and pray for mercy.

[@saniyaschinar2372]

@@belloshakirat1485 thanks for your reply! Wish you all the best!

[@gladysagyeiwaadenkyi-manie38]

Exactly what I need. I'm going too the interview in a few days with my three kids aged 11, 9 and 8. I have full funding + GTA. However, my husband is not coming with us now. What should I expect?.

[@top10sworldwide28]

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