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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
I am a USA citizen and i invite my friends from Russia visit me for my birthday and New Year! She show my invitation with all information they need. She own 3 apt in Russia that she can pay for ticket and visit. When she went to a Ambassy she answered everything correct than she was ask what her invitation friend do for a living? She dont lie she say that her friend is in Realestate. Her friend is a woman as well she is so there is no any relationship between. After all her visa was rejected with 214b…. I just don’t understand why? Why they dont want her visit her friend? Are they are airfreight that 53 years old woman would married again and give up everything what you own in the Russia? This is so ridiculous just don’t understand why they eject her anybody could help?
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Dear admin, I just want to ask. I am
Planning to apply U.S. Tourist Visa. I have a new friend invited me to come to visit there place for just 3weeks. She a friend of my brother in law We become friends because of my brother in law. My brother is in the U.S. For billiards tournament because he is the representative player of our country. And because of my eagerness to really wanted to see america my new friend invited me to come to visit there place and so that i can also watch live to my brother in law playing the billiards tournament and my friend will cover all my expenses during my trip everything. I have a job here in Dubai i am working on this company for 5yrs and my husband also is here in Dubai he is working also here for 7yrs. But My problem is i got only an small salary here im dubai for only 4000aed and i dont have money on my bank account because every month i need to send to the philippines for my kids. That is my big problem. Im so worried about my bank statement account. I want to know if there is a change to pass the interview ???? please help what should i do?
Dear admin, I just want to ask. I am
Planning to apply U.S. Tourist Visa. I have a new friend invited me to come to visit there place for just 3weeks. Shes a friend of my brother in law We become friends because of my brother in law. My brother in law is in the U.S. For billiards tournament because he is the representative player of our country. And because of my eagerness to really wanted to see america my new friend invited me to come to visit there place and so that i can also watch live to my brother in law playing the billiards tournament and my friend will cover all my expenses during my trip everything. I have a job here in Dubai i am working on this company for 5yrs and my husband also is here in Dubai he is working also here for 7yrs. But My problem is i got only an small salary here im dubai for only 4000aed and i dont have money on my bank account because every month i need to send to the philippines for my kids. That is my big problem. Im so worried about my bank statement account. I want to know if there is a change to pass the interview ???? please help what should i do?
I am working as an assistant professor in a college.I recently completed my masters in computer science.My parents are both government employees.My father is civil engineer and mother is gov teacher.My brother is in US on student visa.My parents are applying for tourist visa.They want me to apply with them.We have strong ties with india.Property and salaries etc.Should I apply with them?
Pls I need urgent attendance.I got my visa last week,attending my cousin’s wedding at Houston,as it stands now,I may not be able to go on that date.I have another wedding in new York,in April,pls is there any implications?
Hi Admin…
I’m planning on going to the US embassy for a b1/ b2 visa interview in January of next year. I want to visit my sister in-law in new York and for tourism purposes. I’m from Jamaica, have one child, he’s a St.Lucian, I’m going back to St. Lucia in march to get his passport renew and bring him to see his father also. I want to travel to the US before I travel to St. Lucia.
I’ve never over stay my time in St. Lucia, my last visit to St. Luca was in 2012
What are my chances of getting a visa?
What questions they might ask?
I’m self employe in a relationship not with my child father
Hi everyone please advise me., I am 28 years single male doing a own small business and buy a tour package to USA my agent asked me that there is no need of any hard documents wiz bank statement, business proof and etc they said just to concentrate on interview isbthat Ok? Also please advise me with some questions answers thanks in advance
Hello Sır,
I am scheduled for an ıntervıew on the 9th of thıs month . Am a student who doubled as both a part tıme tutuor and a student ın my school and my school ıs sponsorıng me. May ı know the kınd of documents expected of me to appear wıth at the embassy,and also the questıons am expected to encounter at the embassy. Do I need to present any other person lıke my parents as a co-sponsor. Note , ı am ın another country other my own whrere ı dıd my msc before transferıng to my present school. Though, my current school ıs a professıonal and career school.
Hello Sır,
I am scheduled for an ıntervıew on the 9th of thıs month . Am a student who doubled as both a part tıme tutuor and a student ın my school and my school ıs sponsorıng me. May ı know the kınd of documents expected of me to appear wıth at the embassy,and also the questıons am expected to encounter at the embassy. Do I need to present any other person lıke my parents as a co-sponsor. Note , ı am ın another country other my own whrere ı dıd my msc before transferıng to my present school. Though, my current school ıs a professıonal and career school.
I m a PR staying in canada for 1 yr .I have applied for us visitor B2 visa.I m going to travel along with my husband to US who is a canadian citizen.only my husband works ,I don’t. What could be the possible questions asked
Hi..
I am applying for B1 visitor visa in US. I am currently a student in well known college of canada and I am planning to visit my backhome school friends on this X-mas. My visa interview is on 21st.
What should prepare for the interview?
I am almost ready with the appropriate documents.
Suggest me something important if you can.
Thank You.
I m single 30 yrs. businessman & got an invitation 4m US to attend an exhibition. My question is that i hv a fresh passport which i got last month and the exhibition is going to held in Feb.2016. I want to know If there vl b any prblm to get a visa on fresh passport. Plz suggest me …Thanx
Hi Dear admin,
I am Patrick from India . I have applied b2 visa and I hv my interview soon.I am married to a us citizen and did mention ed her b2/b1 application , I wanted to give her surprise on Valentine’s day nd didn’t told her I m coming or sponsor me ,thts y told my parets to sponser me,even our plan is to settle over here in India coz of my work nd ties here in india. What to expect at interview and the outcome.
Regards
hi my nane is awol I am student in Istanbul university.am student of African study but international relation masters program. I want to participate united nation camp program and I accepted the invitation letter from humpty dumuty institution,but I paied the money for the program.and the invitation letters saied all accommodation will be covered by huputy dumputy institution.i feel the ds160 form which is the cost will covered by me .is that a problem
the other one is I wrote the address of humuty dumputy institution for my stay ,but this is the office address
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Hi admin!
I applied for b1/b2 USA visa a year ago but was rejected, then I wanted to go for conference which I will finance myself and I was single then.
But now am married and my company want to send me and my colleague for another conference in USA,
Pls is there any Chance for me?
Kindly reply, thanks
I recently was approved a visitor visa. When I was denied initially in January 19, 2016, the consular officer did not ask me of any documents. Some of the Questions I was asked was”Are you married and my answer was No. Who is paying for your trip and I said My host” the next thing he said was I am not qualified. And that I should feel free to apply anytime. I reapplied again three days later and I went for my interview on the 21, February 2016. But this time, I did not wait to be asked my documents. I instantly told the consular that I was initially rejected because I was told that I do not have a strong tie to my country that will make me return. I showed her my letter of invitation and my letter of introduction from my organization. And the next word I heard from the woman was “congratulations.” I noticed that in my last interview, I was more convinced and even before the interview I asked the officer about her family and acknowledged her work. Just be cool and be sure of yourself.
Hlo admin I have only 2 question??
How many old funds we will need to show in our account to our interview officer? And i have swedan vise but its expair 2013 can i will apply the b2 visa for usa
Hi admin,
Im a 20 year old student doing my bachelors degree in Computer Science and engineering. I have applied for a B2 visa and my interview is on 10/03/2016. I have my semester break this June and would like to visit my cousin, who works for a software company and stays there with his wife in California. I’m currently in my third year and have one more year to complete my degree.
Im travelling with my aunty(mother of my cousin in the US) and plan to stay for one month. I have a letter from my college saying Im a student studying there, and my course duration. My uncle who lives in India itself is sponsoring my trip and i have his bank passbook to prove this.
Im a bit nervous about my interview, and is there anything else i should bring/?
please help