Education Asia Magazine - Issue 01

Excellence in Higher Ed | DISCOVER | EDUCATION ASIA | 109

The officer wants to know why America. They are checking whether this is a decision, or just a route to staying. REMA MENON VELLAT - COUNSELLING POINT TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

Slots are scarce and processing is slow. Apply the moment your I-20 lands, and interview in your country of residence or nationality. BOOK EARLY

Inside the Interview

Officers keep it short and pointed. The aim is to test whether a student is genuine, funded, and planning to come home.

Approved Applicant Questions

Why the USA?

Why this university over the thousands of others?

Who is sponsoring your education?

What is your international travel history?

How many people depend on that sponsor's income?

Two new security questions on threats in your home country?

Powered by