Ex-Visa Officer shares Top 4 Tips on Interviewing with a Grumpy Visa Officer

💡Discover the best tips from an ex-visa officer on interviewing with a grumpy visa officer at a visa interview!
🔴 Enroll in Our B1/B2 Tourist Visa Training Course - www.zfvisaguid...
Get expert insights from former visa officers and licensed attorneys with our B1/B2 Visa Training Course-designed to help you succeed in your visa interview with confidence!
🔴 Enroll in Our F-1 Visa Interview Preparation Course - www.zfvisaguid...
Get comprehensive guidance and practice with our expert-led F-1 Visa Interview Preparation Course. Learn everything you need to know to succeed!
🔴 Book a One-on-One Session with Our Experts - www.zfvisa.com/
For personalized coaching and detailed feedback, book a one-on-one session with our experienced visa interview coaches.
⏱️Timestamps⏱️
0:05 - Mandy Feuerbacher’s Experience as a former Visa Officer
1:25 - What it’s like to work as a U.S. Visa Officer
1:40 - What you can do in the moment that you’re denied a US visa
1:54 - No appeals process in the US visa interview process
2:26 - 1st tip for interviewing with a Grumpy Visa Officer
2:41 - One common mistake made by people that causes visa denials
3:22 - 2nd tip for interviewing with a grumpy Visa Officer
4:18 - 3rd tip for interviewing with a grumpy Visa Officer
4:54 - 4th tip for interviewing with a grumpy Visa Officer
5:48 - The good news about B1/B2 or F-1 visa denials (and any other type of nonimmigrant, temporary visa denials)
6:29 - Bonus Tip - Tip #5 for interviewing with a grumpy Visa Officer
6:52 - The number 1 most common reason for a visa denial
7:05 - Our two flagship Visa Coaching Courses (F-1 visa and the B1/B2 visa) by Ex-Visa Officers
📢 Follow Us on Social Media:
📸 Instagram - / zfvisaguides
🤝 LinkedIn - / zf-visa-guides
👨 Facebook - www.facebook.c...
🖥️ Website - www.zfvisaguid... , www.zfvisa.com/
🔴About Us:
We are two former visa officers, who specialize in helping international students prepare for their visa interviews through comprehensive courses, personalized coaching, and valuable resources. Our mission is to ensure every student can achieve their dream of studying in the USA.
🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to stay updated on our latest videos and live sessions!
👉 / @zfvisa
👍 If you found this video helpful, please like, share, and comment below with any questions you have!
#f1visa #b1b2visa #ZFVisaGuides #ZFVisa #f1visainterview #f1visainterviewexperience #f1visainterviewquestions #b1b2visainterview #mastersinusa #msinusa #usavisitorvisa #usavisa #usavisainterview #usavisaprocess

[@mayaandmoose]

Hi Mandy! Will you please make a video about IR1 visas and how people can prepare their documents and make sure they are on the right track. Thank you 😊

[@Via_electronic]

thank you for the videos. i appreciat that. my visa interview is on thursday please wish me the best.

[@urjita...thebetterme4547]

This is really helpful. Thank you for this video.

[@ZFvisa]

You're very welcome!

[@jatinkaimla0013]

Mine is tomorrow at hyderabad. .lets see..🤞

[@Delby746]

@@jatinkaimla0013 how did it go ?

[@technicalpoint12]

how did it went bro

[@kumara8944]

How was your visa interview bro

[@Sanket_Bhatt]

Hi, I have one question: Do visa officers know, who has sponsored for getting i20? in their databases??

[@Eli-l9i5q]

Thanks for your very helpful videos, I have a question: next week we have a interview in Guangzhou for immigrant visa based on the NIW-EB2, I applied for US visa three times but always was rejected ( two times for tourist visa and one for student), but now the conditions is changed and I am married now and the visa type is different, but my husband the main applicant is first time he applied for US visa and I am independent this time, do you think those rejections history affect my case? how to answer them in case they ask? Thanks again for your help

[@Emmanuel-b4d]

I love your advice but I need more highlight on F2 visa because not much insight on F2 preparations I can find please help

[@ZFvisa]

There’s a video on this channel about F-2 visas!

[@Ronila-ul5gp]

someone told me that vo look at her never asked a single question look at his passport then insert the refusal slip 214b and told him to leave

[@Ray254-o5r]

I got a denial recently, F1 visa. I'll definitely seek your services early next year fall semester

[@GaganDeepkaur-kd6en]

I got reject f1 visa in 26 nov 2024 .....now I am feeling down in the dump......I want to go usa for master in healthcare analytics in allaint international University at that time...is it good University for me or not for second time? I hve complete bachleor in medical science in 2020 after that I worked as assistant in lab technician....😢😢😢😢after completing my interview visa officer asked me right hand for finger print why ? After that she reject me and say sorry you should try to reapply again

[@mo.a.h77]

what about the B1/B2 Visa is Trump going to complicate the process of getting it?

[@GaganDeepkaur-kd6en]

I dont know i hve rejected bcs i hve already research abt my uni and speak confidently infront of the officer ...in one question why University after that she asked me put you right hand on fingerprint screen but at that time a put left hand instead of right and after that i put right and visa officer asked me collect you docuemnt and please you should reapply again 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@aalissharon4170]

Thank you, Mandy, for your insights. I have a question: I haven't found a place to live in the US yet. Can I use my school's address as my living address, even though my school doesn't have dorms? Will this raise any concerns during my F1 Visa interview?

[@berinyuyemile2770]

Having a Latent Tuberculosis Infection, how can that affect your dv lottery interview and the insurance of a visa?

[@thehukes]

Thanks,God did it 🙏🏻

[@user-cq1ht5vo4l]

I've always visited the US for tourism with an ESTA. If I have an appointment for a B1/B2 for a short trip, might the interviewer deny me simply because I could be getting the ESTA instead, and with less hassle?

[@PyariAmmi-zk7qw]

I stayed in the USA for 170 days on a B1/B2 visa and then applied for a Change of Status to an F1 visa, for which the duration of the English Language course is 4 months. What are the chances of approval in such a case? Could you provide me with some guidance or share any experience? Please reply to me. I request you

[@saadkhanswati9151]

I have my B1 B2 visa interview in 9 Feb I hope it goes on well INSHALLAH ❤

[@NaeemKhan-qy2fi]

Best wishes bro after tell me

[@ZFvisa]

Best of luck! Reach out to us at [e-mail] if you'd like our help to prepare.

[@JyotiSudan-lw5rl]

Hlo I had applied for B1 B2 Visa few years back and I was denied Im unmarried 40 I have applied again and my intreview is on July can u please help me to be ready for that.

[@Daniyalkhan-ih9ct]

Hey ! I hope you're having a great day. I was wondering if you can answer my question. My dad visited the united states on a J1 visa back in 2022 and came back back in 2023. Will this be a plus point for me in my interview which is on 11 December. I am going for study purpose on F1 visa .

[@bijalboricha4152]

My visa is on next week Mam, please give me some best tips for my interview.

[@ZFvisa]

We recommend you review our interview preparation courses at www.zfvisaguides.com.

[@ShehryarHusayn]

My Visa Appointment Story (January 13th, 2025) Consulate: Karachi, Pakistan Visa Type: B2 I had mentioned in my visa application that I would be traveling with my mother, who already holds a US visitor visa. I had a printed copy of her visa sticker at the top of my documents, which I held in a way that made it easily visible to the visa officer. The visa officer greeted me in a serious tone, but was not rude. I responded with a smile. He asked for my passport and reviewed my visa application. Visa Officer: Is that your mother's visa sticker scanned printout that you're holding? Me: Yes. Visa Officer: Why do you want to travel to the US? Me: I want to visit my sister, brother in law, and my nephew, who is due in April. Since he's the first baby in our family, we're really excited to meet him and spend quality time with our family. Visa Officer: When will you be traveling? Me: June. Visa Officer: For how many days? Me: Three weeks. Visa Officer: What do you do professionally? Me: I've been working in the xxx industry for the past xxx years, and my role is xxx. Visa Officer: I think we'll stamp your visa (still in a serious tone). He kept my passport and handed me the blue slip. Me: Thank you! I took the blue slip and left. My takeaways from this experience are: - Dress well - Have a smile on your face - Be confident - Be honest - Try to have a conversation, rather than just giving one word answers - Look into their eyes while answering questions In my opinion, travel history is important to some extent. My travel history: Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia The Visa Officer did not look at any of my documents. They rarely do but I suggest carry them anyway. P.S. I was refused a US B2 visa in 2017 when I wanted to visit my cousin brother for his wedding. Hope this helps. Good Luck!

[@ZFvisa]

Congratulations!

[@Akuzion-rb1ft]

Hello! How are you doing? Please I am an International student in Canada. I applied for us tourist visa in March. And I got a date for February 2026. But last week I received an email that I am qualified for the new date. I change my date to January 2025 However, my study permit expires in February 2025. I can only apply for a postgraduate work permit in January month end. Please should I cancel the date?

[@surajjimiwal8205]

On 05 Dec i have my j1 visa interview i hope i got selected

[@devil-yk6rr]

My f1visa is on dec 9 hope it goes well 😢Mumbai consultant

[@Bookofsanju]

Mine is on 10 Dec in Mumbai

[@ManjeetMalik-pk2ft]

Bro please tell your result

[@ds-l3slajm]

My 11

[@ds-l3slajm]

Plz share your experience or counter

[@ehteshamtipu6462]

Is it possible to get 0:01 F1 visa for English language program of 4 months duration.

[@doanemcfarlane1556]

They just asked two questions and they said I’m not qualify

[@sardarwaqaskhan2349]

I have my B1 B2 visa interview is coming 3 days wish me you all guys.

[@mercynamo8184]

Did you get it?

[@AngelikaKing-fm3fc]

Take time to talk to God before applying for it. Wait until God answers you then you can make your choice.

[@doanemcfarlane1556]

I got my b1 b2 visa denied at the USA embassy last month it was my first

[@mercynamo8184]

Sorry

[@LoicSanyong]

I have my F1 visa interview in two weeks hope it goes on well😢

[@ZFvisa]

Good luck! Please consider taking our F-1 visa interview coaching course so you can prepare before your interview! Www.zfvisaguides.com

[@Delby746]

Me too 🥺

[@muhammadyounus6301]

Best of luck

[@Mrßeast1-g1M]

Which location you choose

[@Mrßeast1-g1M]

Mine also😢

[@UmarKhan-o7r]

My Visa got approved.. Thanks ZF visa... chai and coaching and Argo Visa.. for all the tips and insights.. got approved within 15-20 secs Just the name of my program was asked first and then the purpose of that. Don't ask for my answers but I would recommend that Don't be offended if the visa officer Don't make eye contact with you and did not respond to your greetings. Just be confident and clear in your answers and you should be good. Thanks Alot!

[@jassjass4045]

@@UmarKhan-o7r thank you for your advice ❤️

[@martinamaneesh5882]

Whats the name of ur program

[@METCMETC]

Mandy, the Visa Officer knew that when they enter the diplomat job they will be having difficulty in terms of the load of their work. they are not serving their purpose. They should be pulled out immediately from the service because of their behaviour

[@rizo511]

"I don't want to make an excuse" and in less than one second shifted to make an excuse for bad behavior at work and for being rude towards people. Girl, we all have a really difficult job under our personal point of view and we have to try to not transfer our frustration to another person. Why should someone have empathy with a rude VO if the VO has no empathy for the person standing in front? Your argument is completely invalid.

[@tscsurat]

True people are not listening questions properly

[@personaldx6281]

very slow voice

[@tonecapone8392]

Who cares if they are annoyed when you ask them why after they already denied you? are they going to put a note for the future that says this person asked me why after I denied and it made me mad??? why do you have to continue kissing ass after you already got rejected? American here - just frustrating to see how abuse of power and power trips work in the minds of some of these officers - How does Asking Why the denial ? is seen as having a bad attitude?? people want information to improve next time is the reason they ask, its not an attack on somebody or bad attitude - these officers seem to have a power trip to me

[@AWald-g1q]

She has explained it: if you annoy the officer after the denial, he can put some negative notes on your file and they will be seen by the next visa officer when you reapply. Otherwise, you are right about having to much power…:).