How to answer "Why" questions at your visa interview | Secrets from a Former U.S. Visa Officer

Preparing for your visa interview often includes Googling or researching the common visa interview questions, but it's not that simple. You need to go a step further in actually preparing and strategizing on how you want to showcase your situation to a Visa Officer.
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[@JeremieErasme]

Yesteday I got my visa approaved and i highly recommend each applicant to watch this channel before they go for their interview . Thanks Argo visa ❤

[@awa1128]

Hello congratulations did they ask you to do a medical check up?

[@JeremieErasme]

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[@JeremieErasme]

@@awa1128 No they didn't .

[@awa1128]

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[@JeremieErasme]

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[@LoLa-ip5tq]

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[@Jay25496]

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[@sayyedzohaibrizvi2573]

Congratulations 🎊

[@ikediasorvalentine4285]

@@Jay25496 i got my approved… thank you so much… i, my sister and my mom all approved at once….

[@Icenattt]

Congratulations 🎉

[@QueenEstellaFashion]

I tap from this

[@eyoelgedion9482]

Yesterday on my interview, i answered using all the techniques argo taught me and got my visa approved.Thank you very much Mr.Ben and Argo for everything

[@rupendeepgill4332]

Kindly tell me what did you answer when they asked you why usa ?🙏🏻🙏🏻plz plz plz🙏🏻

[@eyoelgedion9482]

@@rupendeepgill4332 they only asked "why this university" which I answered using its personal connection to me and the rest of the questions were basic like whos paying, do u have any relatives.

[@prashantranjitkar]

Thank you so much Argo Visa. I recently got my visa issued. I watched most of your videos and listened to the tips and tricks. My interview was just like a chit chat conversation and went smooth even though there were some miscommunication. Many cross questions were asked about my sister who is working there and they also asked my father's business details. I was fully prepared and didn't let myself be nervous at the interview. I would like to appreciate Argo Visa for helping people out. There's so much more I want to say but I can't thank enough.

[@dgithaigas]

Please say what you want to say. Oy might help some of us you know

[@abdirizakali1585]

How can i contact you

[@gayathrisankar5528]

I am also having my sister working there please can you let me know what were the questions asked would be of huge help

[@crystalallen330]

Tuesday I got my F1 visa approved . I recommend everyone to watch your videos before doing their interview. Thanks Agro VISA❤❤

[@naffisanaveedlodhi204]

Can you guide me plzzzz .my interview will be conduct on 31st march

[@philipogbodu2435]

What are the questions you were please

[@mwikirizemiriam191]

I watched most of your videos. I got my f1 visa approved. Thank you 🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬

[@frankcea7748]

Thank you so much for all your tips, I was prepared by watching your videos and brought to the interview all the documents that could support my interview. However, after only 3 questions, the officer told me, "Your visa has been approved." 😀 The interview took less than 3 minutes, and I didn't have to show any extra document besides my passport. Thank you so much again for your tips ❤

[@hajakoroma864]

Wow! I tap into ur blessings IJN 🙏🏼

[@shakaibqadirkhan9361]

This is the best advice you can ever get.

[@sanhoksatwik4634]

Thanks for your help Argo!!!!! I got my visa approved today

[@johnjijiri3355]

I literally feel like my visa is been approved whenever i watch your videos. Keep up the good work ❤😊

[@ArgoSocial]

Thanks so much for the feedback! Appreciate the support!

[@SSAB786]

Same here

[@SSAB786]

Thank you sir for informative videos

[@tambebeldinengie4399]

@@ArgoSocial thank you so much for your videos and I appreciate your efforts. A quick questions please.. if your interview is just three days before the start of your school what are the tips you can give to this applicant?

[@ishmaelsaidu6371]

Good evening.. I want to thank you for all the videos you have on Utube, because they helped me a lot to pass my Visa interview today. Thank you and I am completely grateful….. I advise everyone to book a personal consultation for their Visa interview

[@syeda5969]

Got my visa approved today. Thanks argo for those tips they really helped!

[@dannydeo3583]

Thank you agrovisa this video helped get my visa approved on the 26th of December 2023

[@festuspeter-aseni1322]

Thank you so much for all your advise, my visa was approved 🎉🎉🎉

[@asifzidan872]

Thank you so much sir! This one video was enough for me to secure my visa!

[@ewnetuify]

Very informative videos I got USA B1 Visa from Ethiopia with no previous travel history. Listen and understand their points. It helped me a lot

[@Ronila-ul5gp]

i shared this w someone who was going for her visa interview for the 2nd time he got approved thank you ben

[@venichhuntley4945]

Thank you ...for your advise....this is an eye opener wow 👌 👏

[@abubakerikitali8773]

I will surely be so grateful for any comments and replies sir.. Thank you for helping us brighten our futures

[@TeraNirmaan]

Thanku so much for this kind help

[@mohavilla4363]

I got my visa approved ..God is great !A new beginning..This video is a must watch !Many thanks

[@edithoshin8664]

What country are you from ?

[@winfredkimathi9]

I tap into this blessing next week on Friday morning

[@franciskisembo6450]

Praise GOD! Wishing you all the very best!

[@franciskisembo6450]

Hi Winfred! How did it go with your appointment? Be Blessed.

[@kawaljeetsingh6226]

Thank for your help sir for advice which helped me alot to get my usa visa❤❤🎉

[@osasasemota8304]

Thanks you so much for great opportunity sir

[@osasasemota8304]

Thanks you so much sir I am grateful

[@ELOHIM_TV23]

You're the best🎉

[@kawaljeetsingh6226]

I also got my visa approved because of this channel now i am studying in usa

[@kdboss-emotional-tones-songs]

excellent suggestion sir

[@TrudyPaula10]

My interview is in April and I'm glad I came about this channel. I'm really learning alot. Tnx alot.

[@ngwaachick8537]

Me too

[@djputtmusiqtyrant]

Thanks much to you and the team, I GOT APROVED TODAY🎉🎉🎉

[@MUSLIM123-uw3ov]

Which country ?

[@djputtmusiqtyrant]

@@MUSLIM123-uw3ov Jamaica

[@amirmeysami]

Excellent

[@surafelemiru81]

thank u sir .

[@Rajbanshichefblog94]

Thank you so much Argo visa. Last week I got my visa approved because of your inspiring videos 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@ArgoSocial]

Congratulations!

[@kwenti-zs2yp]

Really interesting

[@elie-musicboss2900]

Thanks so much for your helpful video Ben ❤

[@ArgoSocial]

Glad they are helpful for you!

[@yogeshacharya8647]

It is a really very important answer for applicant , I personally recommend to have assistant from you .

[@ArgoSocial]

Thank you!

[@digitaltimeplc4758]

thank you ....

[@Livikiv]

Thank you❤

[@josedavidbarajas99]

I would like to say thank you so much because 3 weeks ago my F1 visa was refused and today I had the second appointment, I watched you videos, you suggests and I applied them to my case, that was awesome 🔥

[@qodakkingdelove5048]

Same here except I haven’t gone for my second interview can you help please

[@HAiL26_]

Can you please tell us yournexperience?

[@josedavidbarajas99]

@@HAiL26_ sure, In my first interview I got confused explaining my studies purposes and the visa was refused, so I watched a lot of videos about Argo refuses and I got focused and be active and express my purpose in the best way and explain at the beginning that my last interview I got refused to change the consul mind and about another refusal

[@Videoedits13]

Did you get the visa??

[@josedavidbarajas99]

@@Videoedits13 yes I did

[@clarkisaac6372]

Hi there, Mr former visa officer One of my international students had stated his similar experience when he was applying for an F1 visa, the officer who interviewed him was a female and asked him "Why the school gave you an offer?" This kind of asking sounds pretty stun for many, or maybe some of students? How often it could happen during interviews and, what motivations were by visa officers behind this kind of asking? Thank you,

[@anjanabajagain9417]

Thank u for your tips❤❤

[@ArgoSocial]

Thanks for the support

[@cherlinabon6813]

Thank you. I've watched your video prior my interview. I got US VISA approved last July 31,2023🙏

[@oluwakemitemitope6275]

Congratulations to yo🎉

[@leroygbanlon1504]

I was denied on the 25th of November. From my experience, the interview depends on the interviewer. After following Argo visa videos, telling us to avoid short answers and provide details, the VO couldn't allow me to explain anything. It's like he actually needed short answers. Imagine when I tried to go in detail, he stopped me and said that I should take time. Especially regarding my funding sources. I actually had two funding sources (personal funds and loan ), as soon as I talked about my personal funds, he couldn't allow me to talk about the loan. All I heard was "Leroy, you have a great application, sorry I can't approve you now? I hold a BSc degree in geology and was intending to pursue a master's in geological engineering at Michigan technological university. I'm searching for a full or partial scholarship.

[@zainabsalamatucontah2079]

I think the loan u measured led to your visa denial, sorry

[@leroygbanlon1504]

@@zainabsalamatucontah2079 no. I was not even given a chance to mention loan

[@jarrietmeyneiros4628]

Too prejudice for the quota visa allowed

[@asaahbayong4768]

@@leroygbanlon1504 he saw the loan already on ur I 20 forms that u gave him

[@ejidohugochi2858]

never mention a loan ... scholarships or personal funds are better

[@thehostbiz5951]

i scheduled appointment august 15th hope it will be good this time .will let you know 😂

[@najib498]

I'm having my visa interview today it remaining a few minutes to the interview and I decided to watch this video before I get in

[@franciscaomeruo8126]

Did you get your visa?

[@Abhishek-sq6ct]

Yes, you have to answer questions accordingly. at least they should ask questions, but they didn't ask me any questions nor saw my documents.

[@awa1128]

Hello thank you for you amazing videos , I wanted to do it is required for f1 student to do a medical check up after obtaining the visa

[@him6916]

i applied to university of Wisconsin Milwaukee because i grew up watching a show called that 70s show and i really liked Wisconsin vibe and as a state. I thought relating this in interview will make me look bias . thank you for clarification

[@srivensrilaksmi2768]

What did you answer to this question in the real interview

[@indiamerica]

Sir thank you so much for this video, please make a video on F2 visa why's.

[@ArgoSocial]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@zinniajafrin4670]

My husband’s IR1 visa is refused meaning he got a questionnaire even though he answered everything properly it’s in administrative processing but at the end the officer said you don’t need to come for an interview again just email us these answers

[@pratikshyaregmi3844]

Hello sir! Thanks for the video and I have one question that my father has a 5 year visit visa but he is currently working in his own country and will it affect my visa processing if he has a visit visa??

[@samuelcarvalho3691]

If the university I'm trying for has an MOU with my college in India, (which is one of the reasons I am applying in that uni) For an F-1 visa interview, will it work in my favor if I mention the MOU as a reason for joining that university? Or should I not mention that reason and instead mention some of the other reasons that I'm joining that uni?

[@kalpanashrestha2132]

VO, Are F1 & F2 visa appointment slot same? Plz i am looking for reply

[@anteneha.9952]

Can you give just one example of how to answer a why question for someone who has a blood relative in the US and is sponsoring their education. Just a tip on how to answer questions related to blood relatives in the US

[@abdulbasitnisar]

Ofcourse sir you are absolutely right, I chose my school because it has a very good university transfer program and also it offer the Course which I am passionate about! I hope every genuine student gets a Schooling visa!

[@Firstlady_official1]

Thank you for the explanation, can I say I choose this university because their application process is very easy and well explanatory, and they attend email immediately whenever I’m stalk and confuse ?

[@borhanmilky9260]

That’s a great answer. May i know the university name dear?

[@UsmanKhanVlog-qw8kr]

Why you choose the particular university if ask by visa interview. Maybe this will be the right ans there was a list of universities in the particular city from where i have to pick one. As per my profile i reviewed the eligibility criteria compare to my profile which meet and i applied in this university. My education, my experience, age CGP meets the eligibility criteria.. simple

[@cynthiawanjiru4880]

My visa is this Friday on 24 may 2024. Hoping for the best!!

[@maryama7425]

How did it go

[@user-xh6fj6pw1x]

how was it? where did u take the interview?

[@franciskisembo6450]

Hey Cynthia! How did it go? Be Blessed.

[@nahjagardner7593]

Will it cause a problem if I have my b2 visa appointment 8 months before the planned trip?

[@josephmbuya3115]

Thank you so very 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.

[@nhannguyen-nx6lh]

Officer, can i answer in national language for an visa interview? I can read and understand english, but my listening skill is not very good. What I have to do to overcome the US R1 visa interview

[@narendernehra2378]

Hello sir yesterday was my interview and I explained everything honestly and my brother is a us citizen they refused me second time while i have travelled canada for athree weeks and came back to india good travel history what should i do now can I reapply or not again because they have already two times refused

[@user-ge1bm7qj6r]

Can't a student choose medium range university which matches their savings ??? Because most people choose high top ranked university to impress officer.

[@syedalimardanshah2357]

Hello sir My parents live in US. My father health is not good and they are not in a position to travel. So what can I do to meet my father now.

[@innocentnzamurambaha6613]

Hello sir ,I stayed outside my home country it's to any American embassy to ask us visa .what most answer there will ask me ?help plz

[@alishamunwar7294]

how to show that one is working as home tutor only ??? is there any docomentation ?

[@EyecareGistwithDrZiny]

Hello Ben, many thanks for this insight. If i say i chose this particular school because my sister is current pursuing her MS in one of their campuses and through her stories about how the school makes students' welfare their top priority, i fell in love with the school; will this answer suffice?

[@johnkisimba7569]

Oui

[@liznyak7666]

Can one book and attend a 1: 1 consultation on behalf of visa applicant?

[@giwusk1218]

Hi Sir, I traveled outside of my country before on a visit visa and later got a job which give me a status of Resident. Can I indicate this on my DS-160 that I have travelled before while I'm applying for a F1 visa?

[@richmondameyaw1476]

Guys can someone ask the Visa officer that responded about the DS-160 that If someone has filed an immigrant Visa right And the person hasn’t yet received the interview date from the NVC Will the VO see the petition on his screen and what explanation can one give on that basis?

[@augusto5739]

Can the interviewee request what language to be interviewed in, between the country of origin first language and english?

[@marko1989milosevic]

Hello, i was refused this year in march for H2B. I will probably try again this year for the same type ov visa and for the same. company, is that problem for my case? I want you to ask is my parents incomes and financial status documents valid proof for this type of visa, or that is only valid for student type of visas?

[@ArgoSocial]

We have helped many people overcome visa refusals by identifying why you likely got denied and creating a custom strategy to help you pass your next interview. You can book a consultation with us online: bit.ly/3u85wp2

[@AwllaCo]

First one to comment Biggest fan of Ben

[@ArgoSocial]

Thanks!

[@AwllaCo]

I wish to meet Mr. Ben in my real Life

[@carolmwalimu4292]

Greetings I'm attending a 6-day conference in USA. Can i apply for a c2 visa?

[@user-il5kf2uo9q]

My question is if my ds160 says Toronto location but i changed mine to ds160 to vancouver do i need a new form.

[@seamwarisuzzaman9117]

I have completed my 10th grade/SSC in 2014 and my GED in 2024. Will I be able to apply to an undergraduate program? My age is 27. Because of so many difficulties in my life, I couldn’t continue studying but have decided to start studying again. That is why I did my GED. Is my year gaps going to be an issue to get the visa, if I get an i20 from the university ? Do you know if there is any rule about “study/year gap” in USA ?

[@linksyad6392]

Why USA ? Any best answer for IT?

[@onyenzevalentine9255]

Please someone with visiting Visa what will he answered when asked 'WHY HE CHOSE TO VISIT US' please what will be my response. I have interview next week

[@nwokikeblessing9531]

Sir please help me I have interview coming up next month, I'm going with my family on vacation, my husband and 3 children. Please how will I answer why we are going on vacation please sir.

[@payalpalmer853]

Hi... can you please tell me does visa officers keep records of questions and answers of visa interview?

[@nishabhandari5190]

Plz someone tell me about this

[@mohdshabuddin4190]

Can I change my university for my 2nd attempt

[@justinsayed]

Hello dear Argo , I wanted to ask about English language school, students they go to USA for short term English studies and they come back , the question is are they going to get F1 visa and what are the question are asked by the officers in English language learning to United States ? Please if you can reply it as soon as possible Thanks Kind regards

[@ArgoSocial]

Hi there! Visa Applicants who are attending English Language Schools tend to have higher rates of refusals. The questions may be different depending on the Officer. The Officer wants to determine if you will qualify for the visa and use it properly. We can help you prepare for your interview here: www.argovisa.com/?KZbin&

[@ibikunlejumoke3003]

Lord let me also get my own visa tomorrow

[@SnehaDeepikaVemanapalli]

Hello sir ,if My brother studying in 'x' university and even i want to attend in that same university can i tell to the visa officer about it sir. please help me with it sir.

[@cherryjuleansalonga1706]

hello sir, i’m denied my us visa last january 29,2023. only 1 question consular ask me ( how many countries i already visited) only 1 country i visit, srilanka last 2017, then consular give back my passport 😢 thank you

[@hamzaozalp4655]

why should ı answrr this question ‘Why America’ ? (f1 language school)

[@akashjangwal7502]

I have F31 category interview I need to connect you how can I connect

[@issabelleissabelle8827]

Can 8 years gap after high school cause your visa to be denied

[@alialeem801]

hi sir i want to know the chances to reschedule our appointment form Pakistan. I have schedule only one time and now its is informing me that you have availed your chances now you cannot avail reschedule opportunity. me and my wife are applying together in one application not ds 160 but the appointment application. is it possible that i make his account here and try to schedule the appointment plz help about it if you can.

[@heberbelles916]

WHY dosent the U.S. have a visa on arrival like so many other countries have.?

[@irfangujjar8225]

Maine bhi sab TRAI karna Kaise karun

[@babitasah93]

Please, provide us that how to prepare for a J1 visa interview after one time of rejection

[@ArgoSocial]

We have helped many people overcome visa refusals by identifying why you likely got denied and creating a custom strategy to help you pass your next interview. You can book a consultation with us online: bit.ly/3u85wp2

[@princeagyei5663]

Hello! Prince from Ghana. I have received my I-20 from Concordia University Wisconsin and paid for my SEVIS FEE and visa fee but unfortunately the date of birth on my I-20 was supposed to be 15/02/1996 rather than 16/02/1996. I have already booked for visa interview and contacted the admissions and recruitment officer but no response yet. Could this have an implications on my visa ? Thanks

[@stafa5568]

How did it go ?

[@UzmaNaaz-iv2du]

can anyonesay me ....does siblings living on f1 affect our approval???

[@user-vt7rf1yj3w]

I went for my visa interview today and it wasn't approved

[@shakaishaqkanu541]

Sir I have just applied for visa but no date scheduled appointment yet I have received four admission from four different Universities in the United States but the university of Akron Ohio State are the first to give me the I-20 form

[@nanabaffour4552]

Can I contact you ? I’ve admission to the UA as well

[@maharakobts6443]

Why do you want to go for tourism in the US ? How do you answer that

[@ArgoSocial]

Well, it depends on why you do really want to go to the U.S. and the rest of the context of your case. There is no one size fits all answer.

[@sakilahmed5904]

is 4,000 USD a big scholarship?

[@josephinebuenafe8087]

hello good morning sir i'm josie from manila can i ask you something if possible to i can fine this person name is Jordan Arones he leaving accra was april 6 since then i have no communicate for him he's american from manhattan new york i have a copy of passport him but how can i send it to sir so you can help me to trace him sir i beg to you pls.

[@lawrence435]

Please sir. When asked why the USA why not Germany ,why not the U.k. Please what is the best answer for this.?

[@ArgoSocial]

It's going to be personal to your situation. Having an answer that is personal to you and is your authentic reason is important. We can help you prepare for this question when you book a consultation with us here: www.argovisa.com/?KZbin&

[@cherryjuleansalonga1706]

hi