Attending a U.S in person interview could be a daunting task for many U.S visa applicants, especially for those students who are applying for student’s visa(F1). We summarized some of the commonly asked interview questions based on the feedback we received from various applicants. We hope that those questions and model answers can help you practice your English-speaking skills and get more ready for the future visa interviews.
- Could you tell me about yourself?
- My name is Ruiqi Feng. I am from China. I graduated with my undergraduate degree in electrical engineering from McMaster University.
- Why did you choose the US for graduate studies?
- I got accepted by the University of Southern California.
- Why do you choose USC over Canadian universities for your graduate studies
- The USC can enhance my competitiveness in job seeking in my home country.
- The Viterbi school of engineering is highly reputable in the field of study which can help me for my future career in my home country.
- Why did you choose Electrical Engineering?
- I majored in Electrical Engineering for undergraduate study.
- What are you planning to do when you graduate?
- I will be returning to my home country to reunite with my parents and find a job in my hometown.
- Why didn’t you find a job in Canada?
- Since I was busy with my studies, I did not look for a job in Canada.
- What will you do if you are rejected?
- I will be returning to my home country.
- Why did choose to stay in Canada for the last 4 months
- I must talk to my professors in person.
- The information access is more convenient than in my home country.
- What did you do last year during your visit to the US?
- I visited my cousin who is attending Washington University Saint Louis for Ph.D.
- Are you familiar with any professors and program orientations
- I would prefer the field of studies in electric power systems and renewable energies, specifically the power systems analysis and design, and the renewable energy in power systems.
- Dr. Mohammed Behsir from Viterbi school of engineering is researching in the field of grid reliability planning and renewable energy sources.
- Why didn’t you return to China in the last 2 years?
- Because I was busy with my studies which required me to stay on campus during spring and summer semesters.
- Do you plan to work on campus?
- If it is related to my field of study, I may consider it if I have a chance.