Ex-Visa Officer shares Top Questions you will be asked at your U.S. Visa Interview

[@lordinananaefyaboatemaa2192]

Thank you ma’am! I watched and used most of your videos as a guide and guess what, my visa was approved yesterday in less than 3 minutes after just 3 questions. I’m super excited!

[@ZFvisa]

Congratulations!! So happy we could help!

[@lordinananaefyaboatemaa2192]

@@ZFvisa thank youuu🤍

[@jyotimirzapur0205]

Kya question out kiye aapse

[@shyammishra745]

Does the visa officer knows how many universities we applied and got the admit?

[@jyotimirzapur0205]

​@@shyammishra745thanku mam

[@brendanamoonde5742]

I watched videos from May to November 24th. It really helped me a lot and I was approved my tourist visa on 25th November 2025. Thanks Mandy great job.

[@arsema2764]

I got approved today thank you 🎉

[@NoreenTejano]

We got approved today! THANK YOU for all thr information shared, it truly helped!

[@sandytadili8601]

Thx its very helpFull❤

[@ZFvisa]

You're welcome! Glad you found it useful.

[@AniPulseStudios]

Thank you madam,I really appreciate your assistance

[@abdullahmasud923]

Very informative video. Lots of respect for you.

[@ZFvisa]

I appreciate that!

[@FernandesArokia]

Thank you ma'am ☺️

[@ZFvisa]

You’re welcome!

[@daisyjune7279]

Thanks for the advice ma’am 😊

[@ZFvisa]

You’re very welcome!

[@boamahkofipoku4570]

Thank you Mum....Your contents are informative

[@Deacon-ml4ic]

Great content but it all comes down to being HONEST

[@ZFvisa]

100%!

[@agbormbeng2165]

What great insights Your information has been very useful Ma😊

[@ZFvisa]

Glad to hear that

[@johnabuh6665]

Thank you ZF visa

[@andinetyismunigus9426]

Thankyou mandy you are always helpful and so kind woman & I really appreciate your effort.

[@ZFvisa]

You are so welcome!

[@Anto4244]

​@@ZFvisaHi ZFvisa, I lost my old passport which had lot of entry and exit stamps and visa from lot of country's including uk, europe and canada. Now i have new passport so how can i show my travel history to visa officer or does the visa officer able to see which countries I've been to by scanning my new passport at the time of interview?

[@Ronila-ul5gp]

this is so true , thank you mandy for your good work

[@ZFvisa]

Thanks for watching!

[@Anto4244]

​@@ZFvisa Hi ZFvisa, I lost my old passport which had lot of entry and exit stamps and visa from lot of country's including uk, europe and canada. Now i have new passport so how can i show my travel history to visa officer or does the visa officer able to see which countries I've been to by scanning my new passport at the time of interview?

[@LilianRico-b3u]

Thank you ma'am for all the information shared we got approved last Dec. 20 but can i asked why my daughter's visa didnt arrive yet but my visa and my son arrived already after 5 days

[@AliyuAdamumadaki-up9ns]

You are doing a very great weldone job Kudos to you mom

[@Emmanuel-b4d]

Mandy you always give awesome tips Thank you so much. Please more info on F2 visas

[@ZFvisa]

Have you watched my video on F-2 visas?

[@ishacoker6430]

Thank You Mandy, and am trying to book a session but I think you are fully booked right now

[@ZFvisa]

We just opened some additional time! Please try again. We look forward to working with you.

[@ishacoker6430]

Ok thanks alot

[@VictoriaBhatti]

Hello mandy mam i always watch your videos very helpful to me mam actually this 18 December my interview so please give me some helpful tips 🙏🙏

[@fahadamoodi3624]

Very informative 👏👏🇺🇸🇮🇳👍

[@ZFvisa]

Glad you found this useful!

[@myrnazuniga4765]

If i want to apply for visa do I need to buy first ticket?

[@SharmainTang0809]

I hope you will make a family based visa interview...

[@kaytekinya7760]

Thank you Mandy.

[@ZFvisa]

You're most welcome!

[@VictoriaBhatti]

Hi Mandy please help me this 18 December my interview b1b2 please give me some helpful tips

[@dasunwickrama4158]

Before go interviwe. need send, LOE,LOC letter to embassy madam?

[@Abroadfreak]

I have been refused visa for Canada. Am I supposed to mention that to the VO during interview or is it about US visa refusal?

[@ajayshahi5879]

Could you please advice about EB3 Visa type?

[@maimbolwawamuwi5948]

Thank you mandy...

[@ZFvisa]

You're welcome!

[@AreebaYounus-k6s]

Hi mam good evening could you please make a video on embassy interview preparation for going to USA for f1 visa as business administration degree

[@MarilouGomez-pn4uo]

the audio is really low

[@Rajan-098]

Is there any record Of rejection from another country's like Australia, Canada in the USA Department?????

[@omowunmiomotayo7815]

Please can a consular see the current status of your relative in the US? Cos I think I might have made a blunder as I was denied two weeks ago, preparing for a reapplication and I just want to be sure I don't make the same mistake

[@KajalG-wo5uz]

Mam can you pls tell me ,what should we give the reson for changing the university for 2nd attempt

[@nataleewaldron2174]

What does it mean in a refusal,unless your circumstances as changed.

[@wizben3135]

My visa was previously denied but now i have more funding to study the same program in a different university. Is it advisable to change my university in this circumstance

[@farhancpa]

If you are going for DS 260 green card interview under employment , do officers review your file before the day of the interview? I had overstayed my visa 30 years ago, would that make me admissible? I will disclose everything truthfully on DS260.

[@myriamelise9116]

Preparing for an F1 next year as a student athletes. Please i need more help have been denied twice last year... what to do

[@ZFvisa]

Please take our F-1 Visa course at www.visa guides.com. Good luck!

[@ehmjiebenito1635]

Can you do k1 visa please

[@Anto4244]

Hi ZFvisa, I lost my old passport which had lot of entry and exit stamps and visa from lot of country's including uk, europe and canada. Now i have new passport so how can i show my travel history to visa officer or does the visa officer able to see which countries I've been to by scanning my new passport at the time of interview?

[@ZFvisa]

Bring photos of your travels. Good luck!

[@sabbirvlogs2554]

Dear sir, for d160 visa b1/b2 If i give my interview in my native language it will be fine or should i choose English?

[@ZFvisa]

English is preferable.

[@muzafarhaq3677]

Hello what is the meaning of *’s under the visa photo. My visa has 2 stars my wife’s visa has one. Whereas my infant baby has two stars also.

[@IbrahimaJobe-p3v]

I'm going to have my interview next month so worry 😊

[@ZFvisa]

Good luck.

[@OscarGarcia-et3lo]

Same here my interview is coming this month. Good luck to both of us. God bless.

[@IbrahimaJobe-p3v]

I have a question but I don't how to convince the Visa about it , I'm a laboratory assistant in my home country an I now apply at u s to study nursing instead of lab.... So he may ask why the change? I need idea how to overcome this question

[@cee119bam5]

Thank you Mandy my appointment is next week and am destined to go to North Carolina is it ideal to proceeds with the interview because I saw the place was affected by hurricane Helen

[@ZFvisa]

This probably depends on your travel plans.

[@cee119bam5]

@@ZFvisa am traveling for a business conference

[@OrjiEberechukwu-w8p]

Will couple be interviewed together or separately

[@OscarGarcia-et3lo]

Hi there? My question is, my petitioner my mom was passed away dated Nov. 02 2021 can I continue processing my papers. My interview is coming this month under F3 category. Can you give some details regarding the petitioner passed away. Thank you & God Bless.

[@theresiagumonbantan9984]

At out of all the common questions, only to asked and honest answers given but rejected the visa cuz she was asked if she is married and the she gave was no. It is that single mothers can't be approved visa for a visit less than six months?

[@ZFvisa]

I’m sorry to hear about that outcome. That is just one factor the Visa Officer takes into consideration. Single parents can pass if they have other good ties to their home country.

[@rozhinbahrami8877]

Hi, my F1 visa has been rejected under 501 section in the first interview and the 214b section in the second one. Do I still have a chance?

[@jeremyvitals9120]

hello madam.. i have special program of B1B2 visa waiver program next month. I want to know expiration of this type of visa, can i extend stay or change of status in the US?. will CBP officer give me six month of stay or 30 days of stay.. enlighten me please.. thanks

[@ZFvisa]

This will depend upon several factors. Please reach out to us at [e-mail].

[@NaeemKhan-qy2fi]

Hy mam pls give me information about us visat visa mam if anybody have blood (sister bro )relation can he show or not pls reply me thank u

[@Gregory-Masovutch]

What would you recommend for my cousin a Filipina going to a major university in Manila which great academic achievements for a one week tourist visa to the US? Is this sufficient enough for family ties? Let me know

[@Aryanraj-xq5uj]

Can u please make a video on j1 visa interview and options to settle in the US after the j1 visa expires.

[@ZFvisa]

Please send us any specific questions you have to [e-mail], and we'll see how we might be able to help.

[@Aryanraj-xq5uj]

@@ZFvisa as my j1 visa is scheduled early next month and this is my second time on a j1 visa after 7 years. Just wanted to know what is the success rate of my approval is and as I already raised some more questions at @ZFvisa ...

[@shraddhabishwokarma2639]

Do i even need to mention my cousin in usa he isnot my immediate famliy so do i need to mention him ds160

[@mitprajapati7107]

Is it necessary to change university? Even if ur university is best for ur program?

[@ZFvisa]

The school you choose is far less important than how you explain yourself at your interview. We suggest you review our online student visa courses at www.zfvisaguides.com for all the details and insights you'll need to prepare for your next interview.

[@elsatubig5672]

K1 visa pls.

[@mailaeagan9545]

Hello Ma'am , wish u have a lovely day! I was denied tourist visa last 2022. At that time i forgot to mention that i have a case number, married to a US citizen and has a US citizen son. Now, i am planning to apply again for tourist visa or B1/B2. The only changes this time is, I divorced my husband, My son recently went to tje US for school, I have canadian multiple visa and actually used it ,went to Canada for 4 months and came bavk to my homw country. I have a small business 😂😂🤗

[@ZFvisa]

You'll need to be ready to explain your current situation, your mistake at your last interview, and what has changed since you applied last time. Please reach out to us at [e-mail] if you'd like our help!

[@BockarieLansana-w5h]

Please 🙏 Mandy I'm trying to book appointment for my second F-1 but up to now I'm able to see the slot for October. My questions is that should I book the available date and later I request for Emergency?

[@ZFvisa]

That's generally how the process goes. We suggest that you review our online student visa courses at www.zfvisaguides.com for all the tips and insights you'll need to request an earlier appointment and prepare for your interview. Best of luck!

[@ahmedhamam-t5w]

Do cousins count as family or do they mean immediate family in the US

[@mohammedabrarahmed3299]

They dont count as immediate family. First cousins should not matter

[@jashanwalia1447]

F1 visa rejected applicant can apply CR1 visa??

[@reethikakilaru6897]

I have a doubt, Is the visa denied is only for us or it is overall. Like do I need to say no visa denied for us visa ?

[@ZFvisa]

it depends - if asked about countries other than the US, be honest!

[@reethikakilaru6897]

@@ZFvisa Thankyou so much and I got the visa☺️, Thankyou so much ur videos help me a lot💜

[@missgawest5614]

Thank you Mandy for all you do. My cousin was currently denied or refused 3 times with 214(b) I think. The third one, the school gave a new I-20 with a new sevis number. We didn’t know so didn’t check to make the payment. The v officer brought to his attention that his attention since the sevis receipt and the I-20 shows 2 different numbers. He’s preparing to go again. Please what do you suggest he does this time, since he’s not sure if it’s his answers to the questions asked or the ds160 that’s causing the refusal. Please help, once again thank you 🙏🏾

[@fahadmasood3887]

I got denied the ds160 visa twice under section 24 b. How do I overcome this?

[@ZFvisa]

That will depend on your unique situation. Take a look at our online guides at www.zfivisaguides.com for tips and guidance, or send us an email to [e-mail].

[@rjstinger5458]

Visa denials? Are we only talking about US visas or could it be any? For more clarity

[@ZFvisa]

It could be any visa! Remember to be honest when you answer your visa officer's questions.

[@rjstinger5458]

@@ZFvisa Noted. Thanks

[@alicecharles-f8i]

Hi, I have B1/B2 visa valid for another 8 years. My H1B visa is in progress for 2024-25. Does my B1/B2 visa get effect if H1B approved and stamped? Please advise.

[@ZFvisa]

No, you can have both.

[@BolaTuBola.b2b]

Hi I'm from Pakistan I have just applied a visa b1 b2, from a paid consultant I have been Paid visa fees as well, dated 31 October 2024 and after few days they Pic my regular appointment on 22"september 2025..amnd and my case truely clear transparency.

[@josephinevile380]

Im already denied is there a chance that i can apply again and pass the interview

[@ZFvisa]

There is certainly a chance, assuming you were denied under 214(b). We recommend that you visit www.zfvisaguides.com for all the details you'll need to prepare for your next interview, including how to handle a previous denial.

[@sheulysimivlogs2090]

In this month date of (8) is my husband Interview for F1 visa and My 2 baby's and me ,we apply for F2 visa . How much possibility for getting visa in that time .I am from Bangladesh.

[@MrVanilla-q9x]

Present address and permanent address given in my passport I am not currently live there. In Ds16 Form..I will give the address where I currently live? Or give the address in the passport?

[@ZFvisa]

Give your current address.

[@NisarKhan-re9bl]

I had IV interview in August but they put me on Administrative process its almost 60 days but i didn't get any email. The visa officer only asked me to submit online DS5535 which i did next of interview. I have travel history to middle eastern countries and couple of African countries. please tell me how long shall i have to wait and what can i do to expedite this process. i have been waiting for almost 17 years to get IV so you can understand my frustration. Please reply.

[@ZFvisa]

This process could take several months. Please reach out to us at [e-mail], and we'll help walk you through some options.

[@rodenson]

In response to the question, “Do you have family in the United States?”, what would be the appropriate response?

[@ZFvisa]

This will depend on your situation. First, be honest! Reach out to us at [e-mail], and once we know more about your circumstances, we can offer more specific guidance.

[@coachobispersonalworkoutti2223]

I was denied a visa because i never showed strong ties. However i think this was my fault because i never made mention of the fact that although i am on post study work visa here in the 🇬🇧 I am civil servant for over 10 years in my country and i was recently appointed to a greater office. Can i explain these next time. I also have documents to proof

[@ZFvisa]

It's important that you explain your ties without waiting for a specific question from your visa officer. Please reach out to us at [e-mail] if you'd like our help to prepare for your next attempt!

[@pendelasrinivas2104]

Goodmorning madam, I was stayed in 11 months in usa on b1/b2 with permission. I applied for renewal, and went counselate but refused Next how can I prepare for next time Pl give me suggestions

[@ZFvisa]

It can be difficult to qualify for a visa after previously staying for so long in the United States - even with the appropriate permission. Send us an email to [e-mail], and we'll help you prepare for your next application and interview.

[@U-2062]

Mam i have 3.90 gpa in grade 10 and 3.03 in 11 and only 2.64 in grade 12 does i have chance to get usa visa or what should i do to get better chance to get usa visa please answer me it will help me 😢

[@mirug3959]

Love you sweet lady😍

[@abeerimran9607]

Hi. So my case is a bit different. Ill be applying for f1 visa. But i have a family like my aunt living in usa and ill be going to a university in her state to cut down the living costs and she and her husband are going to sponsor I know this is a huge red flag but i have no idea how to even try to get approved. I have no intention of staying in usa as my parents and siblings arent there and i have a plan of getting a job in uae as my father works there and my mother and my siblings and i live in pakistan. So i have every intention of coming back to Pakistan and then going to uae for better job prospects. Please help me out

[@SharmainTang0809]

How to know that a person is banned? I got denied twice after asking if i have a family in u.s ...

[@IsaacMensah-tv8he]

What did you say or replied to them

[@sagarpintu9696]

what answer we have to give when us consulate officer asked this question "what change makes in ur life since last rejection "? I got rejected 3 times, and now i have appointment on tuesday.pls do help medam, but seriously Nothing has changed in my life so what can i give answer to them

[@ZFvisa]

Take a look at our online visa guides at www.zfvisaguides.com. We offer tips on how to address a previous refusal, as well as some guidance on this exact question. Good luck!

[@olaitanotunla9904]

Hello ma, i am planning to apply for my F1 visa with funding deficit of $358. is it advisable to apply with my husband. Also, can i use my husband fund to sponsor myself if he wont be joining me .

[@ZFvisa]

You will need to work on explaining your funding to the Visa Officer. Consider taking our F-1 Visa training course at www.zfvisaguides.com so you can prepare.

[@Ishita50306]

Mam I did some courses from university of Pennsylvania, John’s hopinks uni via Coursera app so where should I mention all these in my ds160 ? Please assist

[@coachobispersonalworkoutti2223]

Hello Mandy I am a civil servant in my country for over 10 years and I was just appointed to the higher postion back home. However I am currently on study and work permission in the Uk and I have a permanent job of which on a Post study work Visa. But i will be going back home when my PSW expires to assume office. My coutry has permitted me to stay for 2 years to gain working experience. Is it okay If i tell the consular officer this information when i go for my interview

[@ZFvisa]

It's important that you explain your ties without waiting for a specific question from your visa officer. Please reach out to us at [e-mail] if you'd like our help to prepare for your next attempt!

[@TimKimPH]

i applied at the same date with canadian visa and us visa but my application with canada got denied. is it automatic that i will be denied for my us visa application? i previously have canadian and us visa but my passport was lost so i reapplied. i visited usa already 3 times and canada 1 time. we stayed in those travel a maximum of two weeks only. the reason for my denial in my canadian visa was i do not have enough ties in my country. it was because at the time of my application, i already resigned from my job overseas and is now starting our own small business. i was the head of the company but it was just a start up and 1 year from the time i resigned from my job abroad

[@ZFvisa]

Just because your Canadian visa was denied doesn't mean that your US visa will automatically be denied. Remember to answer any questions your Visa Officer asks honestly.

[@CPAMikeTalk]

@@ZFvisa you are right. my us visa request was approved. thanks

[@monikabc5724]

Hey.... Is visa officer asked about your rejection??​@@CPAMikeTalk

[@monikabc5724]

​@@ZFvisahello mam.... I was also rejected from Canada twice time.... because of this my visa chance is low/ vo will knows about my canada rejection??

[@rapidforce8683]

Hello madam I apply for USA B1 B2 visa from London uk, I have already immigration case F4 My brother usa citizen and mom is green card holder (My uk validity status January 2026) In visa interview when they asked purpose of visit can i tell i go to meet my mom ,and brother before their asking you have any relatives in usa?? I have good tie in uk ( my wife and child live here) Please suggest me

[@ChathumaplediariesYT]

If the visa officer asked about any previous visa refusals, is it about the refusal for the US OR ANY OTHER COUNTRY? What If I had a refusal for another country and answer "No, I don't have any refusals for the US before, this is my first time to attend to a US visa interview " If you could give me your thought about this answer, I will really appreciate.

[@bigbongo6898]

🎉

[@meetsheladiya6114]

Does my chances for B1/B2 increases if I have a C-1/D visa and Us stamps on the passport?

[@ZFvisa]

Yes, it does!

[@littleman1453]

Hi Mandy, please do I need an invitation letter to visit my sister in the United States?

[@IsaacMensah-tv8he]

Yes

[@lunaticooo999]

You do not even sound like a former visa officer, 😅

[@Slim0929]

Are you really ex visa Officer??

[@ZFvisa]

Yes.

[@Slim0929]

I have beeb refused twice. The same console didn’t tell the reason

[@eloisadurante2226]

Hi ma’am, does the visa officer can see if someone enters the US using visa number? Thank you for responding! Because my husband got refused he said the officer asked my visa copy and maybe found out I’m in the US already while his application say that we will travel together, but the thing is I will come back home and travel again with him.

[@ZFvisa]

Yes, Visa Officers can verify when somebody enters and exits the US. Reach out to us at [e-mail], and we can help your husband prepare for his next attempt.

[@brendanamoonde5742]

Sorry 2024

[@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!

[@eloisadurante2226]

Hi ma’am, does the visa officer can see if someone enters the US using visa number? Thank you for responding! Because my husband got refused he said the officer asked my visa copy and maybe found out I’m in the US already while his application say that we will travel together, but the thing is I will come back home and travel again with him.

[@ZFvisa]

Yes, Visa Officers can verify when somebody enters and exits the US. Reach out to us at [e-mail], and we can help your husband prepare for his next attempt.