Common Visa Interview Questions

Below are commonly asked questions during a U.S. student visa interview. Be prepared to answer them honestly and confidently:

• Why do you want to study in the United States?
• Why did you choose this university (SHSU)?
• What program or major are you enrolling in?
• What is your major in the study?
• What is your GPA and academic transcript?
• Can you provide your course schedule?
• What is your academic background?
• Who is sponsoring your education?
• What does your sponsor do for a living?
• Can you show your sponsor's bank statement?
• Do you have any relatives in the U.S.?
• What will you do after graduation?
• Do you plan to return to your home country?
• Why not study in your home country?
• Have you taken any standardized tests (TOEFL, IELTS, GRE, etc.)?
• How did you learn about this university?
• What ties do you have to your home country?
• Why should we give you a student visa?
• Are you going to work there (on campus or off campus)?
• Did you work before in Turkey?

Note:

• Your answers should match the information in your DS-160 form.
• Answer with certainty and clarity, keeping responses short and confident.
• Do not sound like your answers are scripted or memorized. Be natural and sincere.
• Speak in English during the interview. It reflects your readiness to study in the U.S.
• The visa officer likely does not speak Turkish, so use English as your primary language.
• Try not to ask the officer to repeat questions many times, as this may create a negative impression.
• If your visa is refused, notify the university immediately at: gec@shsu.edu