R U JEALOUS? Tell me.

[RhymeConveyer]

k, here's how my interview went...

Girl: so... you're going to new york, right?
Me: yeah
Girl: do you know anyone there?
Me: no
Girl: why did you choose it then?
Me: my choice was based on the academic system, and that school has one good for my major. By the way, I like your necklace, it's cute.
Girl: Thanks, but let's stay on the subject of the interview, are you planning on working in the US when you're done with college?
Me *tries his best to not tell the truth*: Of course not! I have many tries to my country, you know what I'm saying?
Girl: ok you're approved, come pick up your visa next week.
Me: really!? oh thank you! you've made a wise decision. Have a good day
Girl: Good bye

they didn't ask for my admissions paper, my financial statement, my toefl score, school transcripts, my relations, what my parents do, nothing!

[RhymeConveyer]

Oh yeah, incase it's not obvious...it's an F-1 interview.

[Erin]

You should attach a photo of yourself so we could could see why you had it so easy.

But more important--from what country???

Call me skeptical, but I can't imagine that you'd be be able to get the visa without the bank statement or offer of admission.

[RhymeConveyer]

You should attach a photo of yourself so we could could see why you had it so easy.

Hehe... No I ain't pretty, I'd say I'm average or slightly above. I have a scary afro right now, lol.

But more important--from what country???

UAE (United Arab Emarites). I think the location matters a lot. I know in India it's pretty hard. But I asked someone who works at this embassy and he said the rejection rate is 1%, I bet those are the people who don't have sufficient funds or boldly tells the interviewer that he/she's willing to stay in the US.

Call me skeptical, but I can't imagine that you'd be be able to get the visa without the bank statement or offer of admission.

Well, actually the receptionist asked for a bank statement, only looked at it, and then gave it back to me.
About the admission: I assume the I-20 alone is an offer of admission, it has a SEVIS Identification number, which I assume they will be verifying and checking with the University within the next week (till I get my visa)

It's my opinion that people who get rejected are more likely to post on forums, because people who get accepted just move on (except I have lots of time on my hands, so I had to share - lol)

So people shouldn't be nervous before going to an interview of this nature, because it only works against you.

[Erin]

Disclaimer: I'm NOT an immigration expert and cannot offer immigration advice.

Well, the disheveled look has been popular for quite some time now. Perhaps you struck a chord with the consulate. Props to you!

Yes, the I-20 should be enough to show that you've been admitted.

But you're right--it's much harder for some countries than others.

BTW, your English seems pretty danged good (at least from your writing).

[Roger]

Hi Rhyme, Did you aswer all the officer questions in your native language?...Are you allowed to do so?... By the way, i can't believe this interview took place in the Arab Emirates... and Yes, officers are harder here in Latin America.
Regards, Roger

[RhymeConveyer]

BTW, your English seems pretty danged good (at least from your writing).

Thanks! That's very flattering coming from someone who helped me ace the TOEFL! (well I didn't ace it per se, but it got me in the university that I desired). I only relied on material from this site to study for the test.



Roger,

Did you aswer all the officer questions in your native language?
No, the officer was American.

Are you allowed to do so?
Well, I assume she doesn't speak Arabic, so I didn't have a choice.
From what I know, you need to speak English, because if you're going to study in the US, they need to know that you're proficient in English (especially since TOEFL doesn't test your abilities to speak the language).

By the way, i can't believe this interview took place in the Arab Emirates... and Yes, officers are harder here in Latin America.
Believe it!!
It's kind of ironic how they became very strict after 9/11, but those "strict measurements" were only applied in India, Latin America and practically all over the world except for the land of terror (Arab/Muslim countries).
Ok, I'm being politically incorrect, but you know what I mean.

Let me tell you something Roger; The officer will ask you about ten questions, but all those question revolve around only two concerns:

1- They're afraid you may not be able to pay your tuition.
Solution: Bring all financial statements and proof of liabilities (house, cars, etc) and assets (bonds, stocks, real estate, etc).

2- They're afraid you may stay in the US after college.
Solution: Show your bond to your country, your family, your friends. This is very important.
The US has a green card lottery system where they practically "give out" perminant residence to 50,000 random people all over the world every year, but when you're being interviewed by an officer, he/she will interrogate you to make sure you're going back to your country. They know that almost 90% of students who study in the US stay there... It's pretty ironic, I know. Play along though, otherwise your f-1 visa will be denied on the accounts of "potential immigrant".

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nice story....heehhhaeeeee

[Roger]

Hi Rhyme, thank you for your advise. I will prepare myself very well since I will be applying to F-1 in Mexico City one of the hardest Embassies!!!!
Regards,
Roger

[gforce]

Looks like all TMians are gonna visit the US consulate in the Dubai next year for total visa acceptance..