Visa Interview Advice for Non-Traditional Students from Former Visa Officers

If you are a non-traditional student, your visa interview will be more challenging that a traditional student. Whether you took a gap in your studies, already have the same degree in your home country, are older than the average age, or something else, the Visa Officer will be wondering why you didn't go through the traditional path.
You will need to know how to present your decisions and journey to the Visa Officer in order to get approved in your visa interview.
Someone on our team can analyze your case and help you determine the best strategy for presenting your case to the Visa Officer. You can work with someone on our team here: www.argovisa.com/?...

[@xavierm4623]

Thanks for sharing. I am thinking to be another type of non-traditional student: full time working and online learner at US school. I plan to be off from office, take one semester of intensive English class in US to improve my English language proficiency.

[@ArgoSocial]

Non-traditional student is a very broad term that covers a lot of people. This will be a slightly more challenging interview but it all depends on the facts of your situation and how you present it

[@mrvc786]

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[@ArgoSocial]

Thank you!!

[@nurudeenlawal2468]

I have an higer national diploma which allows me to work in my home country. Being working after my diploma and have no gap in between. My company wants to diversify into another but complementing field, hence my desire to pursue my bachelor's degree. ARGO, please advise if this sounds convincing enough.

[@Walk_in_nature_]

Sir I’m a 2nd year PhD student. I plan to restart my PhD from a US university (fully funded scholarship+TAship offer). Will this effect my visa interview that I’m already enrolled into a Phd program already? Thanks for your attention to my question.

[@yusjawaro6279]

Hello Ben Can an F-1 Student use Mpower loan financial support letter to his visa interview. Is that Mpower recognize by the visa officer. Can one be granted a visa through Mpower loan. can you kindly comment on that.

[@mrvc786]

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[@ArgoSocial]

Thank you for the support! We appreciate it.

[@mustafairfansofi3610]

Hello argo, Being a non-traditional student and having 9 yrs of ample experience as a registered physiotherapist in India was able to convince the VO as i got an admit in Healthcare management You people are doing great work 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Thanks a lot for posting these videos Mr. Ben

[@Kamboj_111]

Will visa officer check the travel history every time and can he check the visa approval of old passport by watching new passport number

[@realcalabarqueen4203]

What about someone going for a Bachelor's degree after a long gap from highschool but the person had a 2yr associate degree after highschool?

[@jasvinderdhuri]

I applied for USA B1-B2 visa DS 160 last May 2022 to go in November 2022, I have got interview date on 2nd November 2023, the DS 160 US time which was filled in interview is the same or today Ka new, I have been transferred, now my salary has increased, last year's hotel booking has been canceled, now everything is new, now what can I tell in the interview

[@edwin19agaba21]

Please help me what I should include in explaining a 3 year gap

[@Vtsvts766]

Hello I am trying to fill DS 160 form . I am currently on H1-b and have been with the same employer for past 7 years . I have put all the details of my present employer in the present employer section. Then for the previous employer it asks the information for all the previous employers in the last 5 years. I do have previous employers but they were 7 years back. Should i select yes or no to below question? Were you previously employed? Yes NO Appreciate your help in advance..

[@Alinaa525]

I have had a gap of 2 and a half years since i graduated from high school and I am now accepted to a college at US with a generous scholarship .I have been helping my parents with their business for the past two years after Covid impacted our business but now the business is in a good condition so i can go abroad ... i have also been taking online courses and have taken the time to discover what i like and what i want and i now know. How can i tell this to my Visa officer and also will this reason be a valid reason for my Gap year ?Please help me i am confused

[@tvdereality]

Dear ARG am a Nigerian my F1 visa was Denied in 2003 that was 20years ago will American Embassy in my country Nigeria still have my information on their system after 20years now I want to go for a short trip for a wedding in US what's my chance of getting approved should I answered yes if I was asked a question about if I have ever been denied a visa on my DS-160 form ? Or it has ever been denied before during interview process? Pls give your candid advise

[@shahidfarooz4670]

I am going for my double masters is it possible to get visa approval bcz many people told me hide your masters degree in Ds-160 which I already did in my country. Can i go to USA for second masters plz let me know asap my interview is scheduled for next week. What should be thẻ answer for this question if visa officer ask mế about double masters

[@Nourished.Living]

Gap due to marriage & subsequent divorce is not considered ?

[@amjadgujjar6717]

Wow ❤

[@ceejayprice1]

Hello, I am a 25 year old who graduated at age 16 from high school. I got accepted into Anderson University in IN, I’m from Honduras. I had my appointment on Wednesday and got my visa approved. Knowing that I’m a nontraditional student I feared the possibility of being denied but I watch a lot of your videos and prepared myself for my interview and got approved. Honesty and transparency are key and also knowing your situation well and having documents to prove will help also. Thank you @argo for your great tips and videos.

[@ArgoSocial]

Congrats!! Thank you so much for the feedback. Safe travels to the U.S. :)

[@ceejayprice1]

@@ArgoSocial THANK YOU!

[@edwin19agaba21]

Hey big man ! How did you explain to them I have the sam issue

[@nicolebardy1]

Hello, your channel is really helpful for visa applicants, thank you for all the tips and suggestions! Considering the limit of approvals by month, I would like to know if the chances of approval are higher if the applicant does the visa appointment in the beginning of a month instead than doing it by end of a month. Thank you!

[@ArgoSocial]

Thank you so much for the feedback! There are no quotas for refusals or approvals - this is a very big myth about the U.S. visa interview.

[@anthonydontohsevangelicalp6]

Please I’m applying for my wife for F2 and my scholarship covers for her living expenses. I would like to ask if I can put the department as the person sponsoring my trip?

[@ArgoSocial]

We recommend you book a consultation with us to prepare for this interview. In 2022, the average F2 refusal rate was roughly 45%! You can book a session with us here: www.argovisa.com/?KZbin&

[@ramimuhesen2487]

All appreciation to you. Please help. I have visited America three times. The last time I stayed in America was 6 months, but I was 7 days late for my return to my country. I was staying at my friend's house for free. I had a stomach disease, and I went to the hospital twice, and the hospital papers are with me in case I visit again. Could there be a problem with the immigration officer at the airport and send me back to my country? Please help with all due respect

[@Rajashekharreddy238]

If someone legitimately wishing to pursue masters after a long gap , how to answer for all these why's??? Could you please make one more vedio.

[@ArgoSocial]

There is nothing inherently wrong about the gap, you just will need to know how to explain it. In order to give the best advice on this topic specifically, we need to better understand what your gap is and why you did it.

[@Mukhammadalijon]

Dear Agro team ! Last week my visa is denied. A denial under section 214b. Next week I have new appointment. But nothing is changed (university, faculty and etc ) if officer asks:” what is changed “ and if I answer “this time I’m more confident and reliable “ will be okay ? Please give an advice How to I start conversation ?

[@ArgoSocial]

Good luck! We can't tell enough about your situation to know if this is going to be good enough. If you want to work with us before your next interview, we would be happy to help you. You can book a session with us here: www.argovisa.com/?KZbin&

[@Mukhammadalijon]

@@ArgoSocial Thank you 🙏

[@zaraidrees6831]

Can a US citizen family friend sponsor for F1 visa?

[@ArgoSocial]

Yes, this is permitted. The applicant will need to be prepared to talk about their funds, their relationship, and why they decided to sponsor them. This could be more difficult to explain than a more traditional sponsor. We can help you prepare how to present this to the Visa Officer.

[@Sakanshs77292]

Hello My aunt she is in New Jersey, United States 🇺🇸 I want to learn USA how can I apply. Answer Me please 🙏

[@ArgoSocial]

You can book a session with us here: www.argovisa.com/?KZbin&

[@Bishal_846]

sir EDV filled students get visa rejected or not ? can you make video about this.

[@ArgoSocial]

Thanks for the feedback, we will add it to the list.

[@Bishal_846]

​@@ArgoSocial waiting ❤

[@sushantkafle4708]

Does a gap of one year make you a non traditional student?

[@ArgoSocial]

It is not super uncommon to do a 1 year gap year, but you should be ready to explain to the Officer why you decided to do that and how it aligns with your plans.

[@TheDathri]

Gap due to children is considered or not?

[@ArgoSocial]

Yes, this would fall under the non-traditional students category.

[@adebisiadetokun8152]

I. Am. Adebisi. Am. Interested. To. Get. Visa

[@ArgoSocial]

Good luck!