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
Dear sir
I am a business man just to attend my sons Graduation ceremony & sight seeing i am visiting Us , next week i am going to attend Visa interview, what are all questions i have to face can you Gide me sir.
I am an American citizen but my husband live and work in Africa he has never been to the United States before now he’s on vacation can he visit me in u.s.a on his vocation after which he shall return to his home country
hello, i am 21 y.o, Rwandan, recently graduated from college but i have not got a job yet. i got invited for a multifaith young adults program in the us and the people who invited me will pay for all my expenses including my ticket to and from the US. the seminar will take place from 31 may to 10 july so i wrote that i only have 41 days in the US. on my interview day i am planning to go with a recommendation letter from my pastor, a recommendation from an organization i ve worked with related to the program i will be attending. for the ties to my country, i am planning to go with my family property bank statement( me and my brother are the ones written on the property account but in July he will be married and i will be the only in charge of the account because everyone else is married and we are orphans), my whole family lives hear in Africa ( 2 brothers in Rwanda and 2 sisters are married in Kenya. i don’t know if it is important to go with their work permits or anything which shows that there are permanently living in those countries) so those are the evidence i have to show that i will come back. it will be my first time to travel outside east African countries. any suggestions or advice of other evidence of ties to my country?
Hello Admin.
My name is Lekan from Nigeria .am 30 yrs and married.i work at an insurance company and visited Germany last year on a training from my work place. I want to visit my elder brother in United state.what are the likely questions I might be asked and what are my chances..
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My name is Lekan from Nigeria .am 30 yrs and married.i work at an insurance company and visited Germany last year on a training from my work place. I want to visit my elder brother in United state.what are the likely questions I might be asked and what are my chances..
Hello, my name is Bukola, i have a valid U.S visa. I want to know if I can go in with my family to the Embassy for their interview. Do I have to pay for visa fee in order to go in with my family?
Hello, my name is Bukola, i have a valid U.S visa. I want to know if I can go in with my family to the Embassy for their interview. Do I have to pay for visa fee in order to go in with my family?
Hello Bukola,
Usually only the visa applicant is allowed to attend the interview but I believe it doesn’t hurt to go with them and let the security officer know that you are travelling together. For sure you don’t need to pay a visa fee again.
I have also apply the b2 visa for USA,pls guide me for my interview,what are all questions have?I’m bit nervous about my interview.how attend I visa interview.pls.guide me.
I have also apply for B2 visa for USA ..pls help me,how attend I visa interview..pls guide me..
I’ve been dating a US Citizen for quite a while and I am thinking of popping the question. I want to do things the legal way and so I need all the info I can get before i do.
I am going to the states for vacation soon and I’ll be seeing her. I just want to know if it would be ok to engage to her over there (in the US) or that I’d have to wait until she comes to my home country months after my visit.
Is there anything wrong with getting engaged in the states on a B1/B2 visa?
Hi
Im a 20 year old third year student of a university in Ghana. I have applied for a B2 visa and have an interview in two weeks. I would like to know what kind of documents to send to show my ties to my country.
I received a invitation letter from Kenneth haggin camp meeting conference in Oklahoma USA, my question is, what documents they will ask me in embassy.
What type of visa is anybody that is going for camp meeting conference is going to collect.
hi,
I have also apply for B2 visa for USA with fresh passport. i have a sponsor from my uncle live in ca.please guide me.
Hi Admin, my name is carine from Cameroon
I applied for B1/B2 visa and my interview is in June 23.I am a student in Rhema Faith Bible School Kumba Cameroon. I have being invited by the by Faith Fellowship Ministry Church Sayreville , New Jersey USA.
So I wish you help me with some questions which might likely be asked in the interview and documents that can support me for the interview.
Hi.. Guy. .Plz help me. I’m going to apply for b2visa next week
Ma profile like this.
1.im 23 yrs old..
2.working with TATA consultancy service LTD. .seem 4yrs. With gd salary 60k. An designation as quality assurance ext. I have offer latr.. Conformation latr an pay slip
3 .im unmarried .
4,i have 6/7 lacks fund on MA name.
5.fmly information is OK. .
6. I’ll show MA air ticket s. .hotal booking
I’ll answer confidently.. Can I get visa
Hello admin, I am Abimbola By name. I am a Banker and a church saxophonist and part of my church Praise Crew.. We got an Invitation from our church in U.S as a Guest Minister to Minister in the church convention holding this august.. we are Just spending 2weeks over there. We have gotten a recommendation letter from the church here in Nigeria. What are the questions we might be Asked, we are Just 4 in Number…A Saxophonist, Pianist and 2singers….What our chances of getting our visa approved
Hi Abimbola,
No one can tell you your chances of getting a visa. What matters is that you package your application properly and go with confidence that you will return to Nigeria after your ministration. I think you will have a good chance if you all can show documentation that you have good reasons to come back. Expect questions about the event, your church and proof that you will return.
Pls I need ur Reply
Pls I want to ask a question on our chances of getting our visa approved or what question we might be asked. We are group of 4 instrumentalist invited over by our church in Us to minister a guest Artiste in their upcoming praise convention. We have our invitation letter from the church in abroad and a recommendation letter from our church in Nigeria.
Hi Admin
I have applied for US B1/B2 visa and going for interview soon. I am working here in india in USA medical billing company and my annual income is 350000 and also showing funds in my father account and property on mom’s name. I also have travel history australia, dubai and kuwait. So can you please suggest me what kind of interview question they ask. Thanking you in advance.