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]

@@abhulimenwisdom8692 thanks

[@JeremieErasme]

@@awa1128 No they didn't .

[@awa1128]

@@JeremieErasme okay thank you and good luck for this new adventure

[@JeremieErasme]

@@awa1128 thanks I appreciate

[@LoLa-ip5tq]

I got my visa approved 😊😊😊😊

[@Jay25496]

​@@ikediasorvalentine4285tomorrow.. good luck and come with success testimony 🙏

[@sayyedzohaibrizvi2573]

Congratulations 🎊

[@ikediasorvalentine4285]

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

[@Icenattt]

Congratulations 🎉

[@Queenestellaskinvlogs]

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.

[@jaat.0378]

Wht could be the best answer for " why not your home country" according to you guyss .

[@almassultan7224]

@@eyoelgedion9482 kindly let me know what gave you answer

[@saifullah-oi4yr]

Asslamalikum can you give me your email please ​@@eyoelgedion9482

[@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

[@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

[@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 🙏🏼

[@olukayodebakare8530]

I key into your success in my next f1 visa interview

[@Peculiar-Pipo]

I tap into your testimony in Jesus name

[@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!

[@S.A.Bukhari007]

Same here

[@S.A.Bukhari007]

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?

[@dannydeo3583]

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

[@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

[@Ronila-ul5gp]

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

[@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

[@shakaibqadirkhan9361]

This is the best advice you can ever get.

[@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

[@arijitmitra4721]

How was it ? did you cleared ?

[@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

[@Rajbanshichefblog94]

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

[@ArgoSocial]

Congratulations!

[@djputtmusiqtyrant]

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

[@MUSLIM123-uw3ov]

Which country ?

[@djputtmusiqtyrant]

@@MUSLIM123-uw3ov Jamaica

[@yogeshacharya8647]

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

[@ArgoSocial]

Thank you!

[@asifzidan872]

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

[@festuspeter-aseni1322]

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

[@thehostbiz5951]

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

[@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.

[@cynthiawanjiru4880]

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

[@maryama7425]

How did it go

[@ДильМирахмедова]

how was it? where did u take the interview?

[@franciskisembo6450]

Hey Cynthia! How did it go? Be Blessed.

[@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!

[@venichhuntley4945]

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

[@kawaljeetsingh6226]

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

[@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,

[@RichardsonMore]

Thank you so much.

[@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

[@abubakerikitali8773]

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

[@mwikirizemiriam191]

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

[@marykamau6516]

Hi Can you help me answer the question why usa?

[@symplynatra2460]

Congratulations dear, my appointment is tomorrow

[@osasasemota8304]

Thanks you so much sir I am grateful

[@osasasemota8304]

Thanks you so much for great opportunity sir

[@ELOHIM_TV23]

You're the best🎉

[@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

[@HariRam-sd9wy]

i got my visa yesterday, i really owe you a big thanks to sir Ben, despite an immediate family member staying in the US with green card i was able to make it, your tips were very helpful @argo, thanks a lot 💯

[@ArgoSocial]

Congrats! Thanks for sharing.

[@AinunHamzah]

I heard this question to the applicant in front of me, why she choose to travel so far to the US and her answer is not satisfy the officer and she was rejected.

[@nazira6204]

Getting visa depends on their mood.

[@Sylvia20-cl7]

I am so glad to have found this channel. I hadnt watched these videos otherwise lm sure l'd have had my VISA approved. Now that l was denied on 19/9/24 whats the appropriate duration before l reapply.

[@ArgoSocial]

We are sorry to hear about your refusal. We can help you figure out the best timing during a consultation. The tough answer is that it does depend.

[@Sylvia20-cl7]

@@ArgoSocial Depend on what? I never got to say much. The interview was over before it started. Suffice to say l was at fault too. I froze...literally

[@blimry123]

Im also preparing myself for student visa i hope i also get visa as u all got

[@ArgoSocial]

Good luck!

[@thamizharasiramamoorthy5977]

Yesterday i got my visa

[@ArgoSocial]

Congrats!

[@kdboss-emotional-tones-songs]

excellent suggestion sir

[@TeraNirmaan]

Thanku so much for this kind help

[@surafelemiru81]

thank u sir .

[@digitaltimeplc4758]

thank you ....

[@anjanabajagain9417]

Thank u for your tips❤❤

[@ArgoSocial]

Thanks for the support

[@ibikunlejumoke3003]

Lord let me also get my own visa tomorrow

[@kwenti-zs2yp]

Really interesting

[@livikiv]

Thank you❤

[@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

[@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??

[@Likeyou-s4k]

Can i eligible on student visa to do acting audition in USA?

[@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?

[@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&

[@linksyad6392]

Why USA ? Any best answer for IT?

[@gayatrichauhan-im3ny]

I got refusal. How to solve this problem give me some tipes .

[@ArgoSocial]

You need to figure out why you got refused. This is what we can guide you with during a consultation. Then, we will prepare you accordingly! You can book a consultation on our website at www.argovisa.com.

[@KhalidDon-p3x]

Can we tell our real stories why i cant choose this certification why there is gap please answer me

[@UmarSardarMasih1515]

Who needs to submit I-134?

[@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.

[@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?

[@selometas3954]

Why you sister willing to pay for you study? Please provide me something good answer

[@baka5899]

I just wish I am Japanese or Singaporean 🧍🏻‍♀️

[@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

[@jimohkafayat8626]

Why US....I need information on it

[@ArgoSocial]

There is no one size fits all answer and it needs to be personal to you. We can help you with this. You can book a consultation on our website at www.argovisa.com.

[@liznyak7666]

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

[@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

[@MRFTALKS]

Respected sir my self fahad I had applied for c1d visa and my visa is 2 time rejected I don't know what is going wrong if I can apply for 3 time I can get the visa please make 1 video on C1d visa

[@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

[@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

[@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?

[@UzmaNaaz-iv2du]

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

[@sakilahmed5904]

is 4,000 USD a big scholarship?

[@LidiyaBizuneh]

hi I got acceptance letter with the help of scholar agency so they already applied so I didn't choose the university so how I'm I suppose to answer the question"why did you choose this university?"

[@ArgoSocial]

In this case, we recommend you book a consultation with our team to help you navigate this. Please send us an email at [e-mail].

[@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 ?

[@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

[@carolmwalimu4292]

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

[@issabelleissabelle8827]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@fikirsisay4215]

Mine is tuesday wish me luck😢

[@akashjangwal7502]

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

[@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

[@ShadrickWhabyely]

Argo, I am currently a graduate student and my current visa git expired in 2020. I am in my last year of graduate school and planning to head back home in the Winter for break to renew my visa since I havent been home since undergrad due to my engagements. Also, I am currently in another university for my graduate program. Can I get any advise from anyone here?

[@ArgoSocial]

You need to be very prepared and well-informed for your next interview. This is going to be a tough interview. We strongly recommend you reach out and consider booking a consultation. You can email us at [e-mail] or book a session on our website at www.argovisa.com.

[@cherryjuleansalonga1706]

hi

[@Isdora_eyeclinic_owerri]

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

[@nahjagardner7593]

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

[@Preshel_]

Is it right to use affordability as a reason for choosing a university?

[@ArgoSocial]

If that is the reason you chose it, yes. It's all about being truthful, authentic, and presenting the facts in a way that makes sense to a Visa Officer.

[@jibrillkelvingariba4710]

I gave same reason in 2013 and I was denied. I told her I choose the school because it was affordable to me but she said she doesn't think my choice was based on the affordable and so i should go change my school to a four year college and then come back.

[@yugpatel1851]

if i can give them ans like newyork is dream city to live there for why this university question than they thoght that i am illegal immigrant there after my study so pls can yo give me suggestion for that

[@ArgoSocial]

It sounds like you are looking for personalized guidance and preparation for your interview. This is what we do in our consultations. Please reach out to us at [e-mail] with any questions about our service. You can also book directly at www.argovisa.com.

[@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

[@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.

[@narayanchandra8679]

Hello, Ben my name is Mr. chandra narayan

[@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

[@samheerakar9981]

I really appreciate your effort to educating viewers for their visa interviews. Your videos are very informative. Sir I have a question what are my chances of getting F(1) visa,i already completed my masters in USA already returned back to home country after masters.

[@ArgoSocial]

Thanks so much! It depends what you are planning to study now and WHY. Why does this make sense for you? You need to be ready to explain that to the Visa Officer.

[@samheerakar9981]

Thanks a lot sir for your reply I really appreciate.

[@fjrfatima3782]

My H4 visa was refused due to missing document which was divorced decree of my previous marriage And i am applying again. Do i have chance to get visa approval this time? And what questions could they ask ?

[@ArgoSocial]

Yes, there is always a chance after a 214b refusal. It's important to figure out the reason you really got denied. It might not be what you think it is. The questions will depend on why you were originally refused. If you would like to work with someone on our team to prepare for your next attempt, you can book a consultation with us here: www.argovisa.com/?KZbin&

[@Firstlady_official1]

My interview is next week, how can I book a consultation

[@ArgoSocial]

Send us an email at [e-mail]

[@Firstlady_official1]

Sent already

[@ibehvalentine1078]

How did it go @firstlady

[@fatmacompania4396]

Hello everyone. My interview of b1b2 visa is this coming Wed. I'm married for more than 17 years to american guy and have a son who has a CRBA. First time going there for a visit and tourism. What would be the possible questions? Thank you ans Have a blessed day

[@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

[@juliennejoseph6019]

Did u get it?

[@FunmilayoHannah-nk7vx]

Did you get the visa please

[@kendrickcole7808]

@@FunmilayoHannah-nk7vx are you going for a b1b2 also?

[@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 ?

[@soniabagga330]

Ir there any age limit for F1 visa because I'm 32 years

[@ArgoSocial]

This would likely make you a nontraditional student. Check out our videos on this subject.

[@soniabagga330]

So if I'll prepare my interview and really want to go for higher education so what's the acceptance ratio and I'm sorry I found your video but there's no video regarding this issue. Can u help to get it with link.

[@hinabasra9416]

Hello sir! I got refused 2 times and I apply again for interview 10 March 2023 please kindly share me how can I prepare for interview

[@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

[@mshahabafzal]

Are you going for master ?

[@Bah1111]

How did your interview go

[@Raetheebrand]

How did it go? I’ll be here tomorrow to give you my good news

[@Mehdielidrissi1]

@@Raetheebrandhow did it go

[@DorcasChama]

1:44

[@eightapeach2861]

So answer me this, Mr. Visa Officer: what interest do you have in someone’s request to legitimately visit the US? There are tens of thousands of illegal aliens flooding across the U.S. border, starting businesses, and staying here forever while you’re sitting on your ass in an office, quizzing and “sizing up” one 59 year old foreigner who would like to visit the US but has been denied 4 times in 2 years. Maybe you should move your office to the Southern border and get to work.