This post was most recently updated on October 6th, 2018
Do you have a visa interview appointment and are wondering what type of questions would be asked? Then you have landed on the right page. I have listed some sample b1 b2 visa interview questions and answers to aid in your interview preparations.
When attending a visa interview, the visa officer is interested in finding out if you would return to your country of residence after your visit to the USA.
If you already have a visa interview appointment, it means that you already have an invitation letter and other documents that you may need to present at the interview.
There are a variety of questions that could be asked depending on the purpose for your visit, the answers you give to previously asked questions, the status of the one inviting you and your country of residence.
My advice to you is that you are not stressed about the questions or the interview. Understand that you are going to spend money in the USA, be sure within you that you want to come back to your country of residence and be well prepared.
The fact that you are reading this is already a good preparation for the visa interview appointment. You may also get the Ultimate Visa interview Kit for more tips to prepare for your interview.
B1 B2 Visa Interview Questions and Answers (Sample)
Here are some questions that could be asked if you are a friend visiting the USA for your annual vacation.
- How do you pronounce your name?
- What are you going to do in the USA?
- Is this your first time of applying for a visa to visit the USA?- I know a few people who have lied on this question and jeopardized their chance of getting the visa
- Do you have any relatives in the USA?
- Who is he or she?
- Where do you plan on staying during your visit? (You should have prepared an answer for this question – If staying at a hotel, have the name or if staying with your host, just say so and mention the address.)
- What does your friend do for a living?
- Where does he or she work? – Have the correct name of the Company your friend works at
- How will you be funding your trip? (Have financial documents ready for this question)
- Is your friend married?
- Do you know their status in the USA? (Mention the type of visa they have or that they are citizens)
- How long will you be staying in the USA?
- What will you be doing for the 3 weeks? Any Plans?
- Do you plan on working while you are there? You should always say no to this question. A visitor visa does not permit you to work.
- If you have the opportunity, would you stay in the USA? The answer is no. Give reasons why you have to return to your country of residence.
- What do you do for a living?
- So what will happen to your job while you are away? – Mention that you are on Annual Leave.
- Will you be going with your family?
These are just sample b1 b2 visa interview questions and answers. During the interview, you may be asked only a few questions.
In most of my interviews, I have been asked about 10 or less. In one case I was barely asked 3 questions and I got the visa.
Many times the visa officer has formed an opinion by just looking at your documentation but she wants to confirm her opinion or see if you can produce other documents or explanations that will convince her otherwise.
Always remember that the burden is on your to show to the visa office that you deserve to get the visa because you will surely return to your country of origin.
If this has been helpful, I suggest that you get the Ultimate Visa Interview Kit to help you prepare properly for your interview. In it you will find these and other valuable tips that will help improve your chances of receiving your travel visa.
Sample US Visa Questions and Answers For Parents
The prospect of having a parent visit you in the United States is quite exciting. At least it is, until you’re faced with the hurdle of acquiring a Visa for them.
The ultimate making or breaking point of the Visa acquiring process is usually the interview. In order to ensure that it goes off without a hitch, it is important to prepare your parents adequately for the ‘grilling’ they might face – this article will highlight possible questions they might be asked and the best answers for them.
Before proceeding with the interview, it is important to note that it is possible to ask in advance for an interpreter. This may be especially necessary if you feel it would be easier for them to communicate in their native tongue.
Also remember to begin the interview with a polite greeting, and introduce yourself; if you are asked to – this may not be necessary since the interviewer is likely to request for your passport before commencing the interview.
Sample Question 1: Why do you want to travel to the US?
Answer: To visit my son/daughter and for tourism.
Sample Question 2: Have you visited the US before?
Answer: Yes or no (as applicable)
If yes, include details of the past trip, its duration and purpose.
If no, answer with no additional explanations.
Sample Question 3: How long do you intend to stay in the US for?
Answer: My trip is scheduled to last for no longer than X number of months.
Sample Question 4: Why have you chosen to go to US at this time?
Answer: My son/daughter has specifically prepared to host me at this time. He/she has taken some time off work/school in order to host us properly. I have also chosen this time since the summer months are best for tourism and we intend to do a little sight-seeing during my stay there.
Sample Question 5: Where will you be staying for the duration of your visit?
Answer: I will be staying at my son/daughter’s residence; at 123 Abc street – X-city, X-state.
Sample Question 6: Who will be sponsoring your visit and stay in the US?
Answer: My son/daughter with whom I will be residing.
Sample Question 7: What kind of Visa does Your Child have?
Answer: He/she has an X-visa or he/she is a citizen (as applies).
Sample Question 8: What does your child do for a living in the US?
Answer: He/she works as a (insert occupation), at (insert company name)
This answer may be followed by subsequent questions regarding their annual income, and the length of time within which they have been working, to which you may respond by saying “ he/she earns an estimated X dollars per year, and are at X-level in the company given their X-years stay at the company.
While this is important, it is also quite important to note that you must not give answers to unsolicited questions.
Sample Question 9: Will anyone be accompanying you on this trip?
Answer: Yes/no (as applies)
If yes, state the person with whom you would be travelling. They would also be required to present their passport and undergo an interview process of their own.
Sample Question 10: What do you do for a living?
Answer: I am a (job title) with X-corporation .
Or, I run a business as a (Insert business name, description and number of years it has been running)
Or, I am retired and I am currently a pensioner.
Subsequent to this question, applicants may be asked questions regarding their annual income, and if they are running businesses, who would be in charge of the business while they are away.
Sample Question 11: How many children do you have, and how many currently live in the US?
Answer: I have X –number of kids and X number currently reside in the US
You may also be asked if you have any grandchildren – i.e. if the child you are going to visit has any children of their own; indicate as necessary.
Sample Question 12: What is the guarantee that you would return to this country after the time alloted you expires?
Answer: I will certainly return because I have X-number of relatives in the country, and I also have the following assets (list assets), besides; i have a few dependents as well.
Other questions likely to be asked border along the lines of your physical and mental health, and that of the child you would be visiting. You may also be required to come with the child’s birth certificate and proof of livelihood. Questions regarding other personal details may be excluded since they are already indicated in the documents you would be required to attend the interview with.
Some Questions Answered
Here are some articles that would answer other questions you may have with regards to obtaining a visa to the USA.
- Documents required for US visitor visa – B1 / B2
- How to get a US Visa without Invitation Letter
- Group Application for US Visa Process
- How to Apply for a visa to visit the USA – B1/B2
- How to Invite Your Family to the USA
- B1 B2 Visa Interview Questions and Answers for USA Visitor Visa
- What to expect at a US Visa Interview
- Fiance – K-1 Visa Process
- F1 visa interview questions and answers 2017
- K-1 Visa Interview Questions – Fiance Visa Interview Sample Questions
- K3 Visa Process
- Sample K3 Visa Questions
- New to USA – A Resource guide for newcomers to USA
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hi , i am a medical school student still doing undergraduation studies . I have ny visa interview in a week. I have my real sister living in us but she is not yet a citizen though she earns very well . I have taken sponsorship from my first cousin who is us citizen and earns well too . I want to know what all ques can be asked and what good ans i must give about my reason to go and sponsoring and stay .
Thanx for the sample questions likely asked at the US consulate, it was a nice one Admin.
I have a Visa Interview built for Feb. 17.
I am the Paramount Ruler of my Kingdom – My Coronation is May 1-5 next year, and as such I have been invited to be the best man of one of my subjects who resides in the US.
I have the following as evidence:
1. Letter of Appointment as Executive Director Corporate Services/Public Relations from my Company.
2. Letter of Attestation from my Traditional Ruling Council
3. Letter of Confirmation from my Workplace, stating the contents of my appointments, remunerations, bonus, etc
4. Payslip of net monthly income of N1,085,601.67, and N13,130, 122.13 annually.
5. Authorized statement from my Bank
6. DS-160
7. Visa Appointment payment slip
8. International Passport and 5cm x 5cm photograph
9. Company ID Card
10. Organizational Membership cards as Vice President (South-S0uth) of National Youth Council of Nigeria
From the above, i am not yet married, but engaged with a Son – my Heir apparent. Please what are the possibilities of getting the Visa, being that i wouldn’t want to miss the opportunity to attend this wedding, being that these family has contributed immensely to the development of my community. I also would very much love to explored the opportunities to shop for my forthcoming coronation.
Furthermore, i have read in many sample questions, for travel experiences. I know i have traveled to Cameroon, Ghana, Togo, Niger, Chad, etc; but these has not been in the last 5yrs, but in the last 8yrs. I also plan to visit South Africa, Australia and Germany by January, which is a recently development. But i saw filled that i had not traveled in the last 5yrs in my DS-160. On the contrary, i have filled out the DS-160 when the travel arrangements were made, and i answered “No” on the questions that indicated if i had traveled in the last 5yrs, since its been more than 5yrs i traveled.
Please do I have any chances of prompt interview.
Dear Concern,
i am going to face interview in forthcoming 11 jan’15. I am applying for B1 Visa category. My Grandpa Lived in NY City & he bearing my accommodation & food facilities during my duration of stay. I’ll stay here for 10 days. Actually i will go US for attending a seminar of Youth Assembly of UN. I’ve completed my Post Graduation.
So, please help me regarding the above info. what type of questions they basically asked in interview? Do i need any invitation letter from grandpa?
Good afternoon! I’m a 28yrs old woman. Filipina, working in Dubai as an Assistant. My pay isn’t that big, but I won a singing competition which gave out 20,000 Dhs. I deposited half of it on my account in the Philippines (which I cannot withdraw until I return back there), and half of it will be spent on my planned trip. I’m planning to visit my cousins in Hawaii, and planning to do a little tour around the island. My uncle will be providing me with a place to stay. I’m planning to see Pearl Harbor, Missouri Memorial, Waikiki Beach.. and if possible see the Flowing Lave from a helicopter ride and do a rainforest and waterfall hiking. I have a 7yrs old son in the Philippines, and my whole family is there (My mom, sister and 84yrs old father). What are my chances to be granted a B2 Visa? Thanks a bunch.
I would like to go to United States of America for Pleasure Visit (B-2 Visa) with my Wife, Amber Aslam and four children Asad Shahzad, Menaal Aslam, Ameen Shahzad and Muhammad Alyaan, in this regard, we may need assistance and advice. I am 45 years old, married man, working as Assistant Administration in the Federal Government of Pakistan, Islamabad (Pakistan).
Hi Admin i am Patrick 25 years old from Nigeria i am getting an invite for a tourist visa i am in my final year in the University i would like to know the documents i am expected to present at the embassy and also if i could be enlightened more on the interview questions.. Thank You
Hi Admin
I would like to go usa for tourist visa with my wife. I m staying in dubai since last 6 year with wife but my son is in India and he is 11 year old and doing study in india. due to some school summer cap he could not join with us.
currently I have submitted myself & wife application and we will be facing interview next weak so
could you suggest is it right way ?
Pls i like to know if there is any other form i need to fill online apart from DS-160 form when applying for a B2 visa.
will be glad if u can u assist on this pls
Hi
I am indian and I am on work permit in canada. applying for visitor visa
In my DS form 160 by error i mentioned i have travelled in last 5 years but later realised its been 6 years that i have travlled to UAE.
will it be a problem now or do I have an Option to change the error in DS form 160.
I got my appointment date which is next week.
Your advice would be appreciated
Hi Mohammed, I do not think this will be a problem. If the issue ever comes up, simply make the necessary correction. Otherwise I would advice you not to worry. Take the time to get your self mentally prepared and at ease for the interview. I wish you the best.
Hi admin,
Im sunny from india ..sir me & my wife have usa tourist visa .. But due to some reason i cant travel .. Now im applying visa for my kids through dropbox .. But embassy sent passport back & issued blue slip under 221g .. For interview with both the parents… Here is rumors dat if im going to attend the interview they also cancel our visa…. Can u suggest…
Hi Sunny,
I do not have any suggestions as far as what the visa officer will do to your visa. What I believe however is that if they ask questions that make them think you do not need the visa anymore, they may withdraw it.
Hi, I am a green card holder living in the usa, I would like to get a visitor visa for my husband, who is studying in te dominican republic. He has no kids, no employment yet, but I ll sponsor the trip. He will graduate next year, he just want to visit me for a couple weeks. Do you guys know if there any chance for him to get it?
Hi, No one except the visa officer can tell for sure who will get a visa. However I have seen so many “good” profiles rejected because of carelessness and sometimes tough luck. What I would say is that if you have documents to show that your husband would return to complete his program, you may have a chance. What the visa officer would want to know is why you have not yet sponsored him to come over to the USA as a family member?
Hello,i applied for b1/b2 but had error in the first application had to pay another visa fee and filled the ds160 again,while filling it website doesnt allow me fill my contact info.in the u s completely am left out with his companies name..and submited with DO NOT KNOW….i think due to the server at the moment i can only filled his name or companies name so i decided to fill only his name…does that disqualifies my chances of approval…pls kindly reply back
No it doesn’t! I believe if you go for an interview, you can explain yourself.
us embassy only make money…..they come in india without interview and we have interview…rong systum…we r not tarrorist,,,they chrge too much visa fees,,,
The date on passport is different from what i have on all other document. there was an error at the of filling the document for passport. only the year, the day and month are intact.
i have done swear affidavit to back it up.
kindly advice.
regards.
Hi Olaheu, I am assuming the date you are talking about is your date of birth? THis is a difficult case. It will surely raise red flags. However if you have done all you can. Arrange your application as best as you can and give it a try!
Hi. Is it possible to have a tourist visa if the reason is that I am going to meet my bf’s family and at the same time to travel with them for a vacation?.. hope to get a reply from you.
Hi Rachel, Yes it is possible. What you need to do is make sure you state your purpose clearly as visiting friends. You will need to show that you plan on going back to you country of residence to get a tourist visa. If you package your application properly and have good documentation, your chances are increased especially if you have traveled out of your country before now. It all depends on how well you show that you plan on getting back to you country after your vacation.
Oh, i see. Thank you so much for your answer, i really appreciate it. 🙂 coz, Ive never been to US or even travel abroad, that’s why im a little bit scared/curious if they will let me travel to US alone. By the way, Im only 23 years old, and I was wondering if there is also a possibility that they will approve my visa application?. 🙂
You are welcome Rachel,
No one can assure you that you would get the visa or not! Like I said with a good application, your chances increase greatly.
alright. Thank you so much. 🙂
Hello! I am going for b1/b2 interview after 2 days at mumbai. I have my travel history of russia for study purposes and volunteering in olympic games 2014. Now I have Canadian multiple entry visa and going for pan am games in toronto as volunteer. During games I have 2 week free time and I want to visit my cousin brother in usa. So I applied for visa. Which kind of questions I prepare in my case? I even specified 2 week dates and airport name at application too.
Thank you!
Hi Azad, with your travel history you should not have any difficulty ! The questions you will be asked are questions to confirm that you plan on going back to your country after visiting the USA. Questions like why are you visiting? Where will you stay? What do you do for a living? And other questions
I’m going to the embassy soon for a b2 visa..so I can expierence the 4th of July weekend with my girlfriend… However my father is in the usa and he’s a permanent resident..and I put it on the application form as well..I’m a office manager in a tour company for the past 8 years..do you think my father status will affect my chances of getting a visa? Plus my father and I have not communicated in years I barely know anything about him I just learn of his status through a relative.. Plz help
Hi Bling30, with your travel history you should not have any trouble with getting a visa! I am not an officer with the U.S. Consulate but from experience this should not be a problem! I wish you all the best!
HELLO! I am going for b1/b2 interview after 4days at Cape Town. I never traveling internationally before and it is my first time applying for a visit visa to the USA. My question is to you now that! What the u.s Consulte ask for that? and also we doing family business here. Recently i got a requesting latter from my cousin sister who living long time in u.s. And she is citizen in u.s and i got a all financial documents here in R.S.A and there are in my cousin documents also. So please help me out?
Hi Mohammad,
The questions you would be asked would be to confirm what you have written in your application and to verify that you plan on returning to RSA after visiting the USA. The questions will be easy to answer as long as you ensure that what you have put together is correct. You will need to show your finances from the family business (I think you already have this). What you need now is to package your application properly. I suggest you check this package out. It will give you some valuable tips on how to package a winning application. visainterview.info I wish you the best.
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Admin * I have a finances from my family businesses. So now my another question is to you now. I am not citizen here in RSA. I just have a work permit to leave here so can I fly with that work permit. To travel USA please reply me?
Hi Mohammed I am not an immigration officer with RSA or USA so I cannot give you legal advice you need to consult the immigration office in RSA to be sure that you can come back to RSA after going to the USA! However, with a current work permit in RSA, you can fly to USA once you have your visa! As long as you have legal documents in RSA which you have (work permit) you can apply and receive a B2 visa for USA!
Hello admin, am kayode, am 26, Am single am a pastor and the church saxophonist.. I got an invitation from a branch of our church in USA to minister at North America convention 2015.. And the church will be sponsoring everything. I will be traveling along side with my church Bishop.. I have my USA visa interview June 16th… What should I prepare for and wats my chances of getting a visa? Thnx
Congrats Kayode!
I rejoice with you that your gift is taking you to the USA ! As you go for the interview, prepare docs that show that you are rooted in Nigeria! Such as a letter from your employer that you are on vacation or as I guess from the church that this trip is part of your work and that you will return to it! Get ready to answer some personal questions like how did you start playing the sax? If you get an employment offer in the USA what will you do? What are your plans after this convention? Here is what I did when I still needed visa! I told myself that the visa is mine! There is no reason for me to be refused! I’m not lying to the officer and I really have to plans of becoming an illegal resident so no need to worry! With this attitude, you will be confident and more convincing! You don’t need to give too much info at the interview! Just answer the question they ask! If you think a doc would be useful, take it along but don’t present it until it is required! All best on you interview!
I think you have a good chance because you are being sponsored by your work place – I’m guessing that you are a full time pastor! Your single status may stand as a thing to look at but you have a reputable organization backing you! If you have landed properties, please take the docs along as well as your bank statements! I hope you get a reasonable pay from the church! Nevertheless I believe that you still have a good chance of getting the visa! God bless you!
Thank you!
Admin….for your advice.