F1 INTERVIEW
1) Have you researched the city and state where your university is located? What aspects
of the local culture and environment are you most excited to experience?
2) If I issue your F1 visa today, when do you plan to travel to the United States to start
your studies?
3) Do you plan to pursue additional education in the United States after completing your
current program?
4) How do you plan to stay in touch with your family and friends while in the United
States?
5) What are your expectations for studying in the United States?
6) Are you planning to visit your home country during breaks or holidays?
7) Do you have any siblings or other family members who studied in the United States?
8) How does studying in the United States benefit your home country?
9) What ties do you have to your home country that will ensure your return?
10) Are you planning to pursue Optional Practical Training (OPT) or Curriculum Practical
Training (CPT) after completing your studies?
11) Do you understand the importance of maintaining your legal status in the United
States?
12) Are you familiar with the rules and regulations for F1 visa holders?
13) What do you plan to do in your spare time?
14) How do you plan to cope with homesickness?
15) How do you plan to handle cultural differences?
16) Do you plan to live off-campus or on-campus?
17) Can you provide proof of your high school or college graduation?
18) What extracurricular activities have you been involved in?
19) How does your academic background relate to your chosen field of study?
20) What is your academic background?
21) Can you provide a copy of your test scores and university acceptance letter?
22) What was your score on the SAT, IELTS, or Duolingo?
23) How do you prepare for your English proficiency test?
24) Have you ever been convicted of a crime?
25) How proficient are you in English?
26) Have you ever been denied a visa to the United States or any other country?
27) Do you understand the restrictions on employment for F1 visa holders?
28) Are you planning to work part-time while studying in the United States?
29) Have you been awarded any scholarships or financial aid?
30) How much is the total cost of your education, including tuition, living expenses, and
other costs?
31) Who is your sponsor? Can you provide details about their financial situation?
32) Can you provide evidence of your financial resources?
33) How do you plan to finance your education in the United States?
34) Do you have any friends or relatives living in the United States?
35) Have you ever traveled outside of your home country before?
36) Why did you choose to study in the United States instead of your home country?
37) What are your future career plans?
38) How does this course align with your career goals?
39) What do you plan to do after completing your studies?
40) Can you provide a brief summary of your intended program of study?
41) What is the duration of your course?
42) Have you applied to other universities? If so, which ones?
43) Why did you choose this particular university?
44) What courses are you taking this semester?
45) What course are you planning to study in the U.S.?
46) What is the purpose of your visit to the United States?
47) Can you please introduce yourself?
48) Is there something special about Naperville (the city in which my college is located)?
49) How did you know about this university?
50) Was it always your plan to pursue a bachelor's degree in the U.S.?
51) Have your sponsors ever been outside Bangladesh?
52) Have you ever been refused a US visa or any other visa? If yes, tell me the reason.
53) What do you do for a living?
54) Why not finish the bachelor's here in Bangladesh, then do the master's in the US? Can
you not continue your education in your home country? / Why did you choose the
United States of America? Why not choose Canada or Australia?
55) What are you doing at present? What have you done in the last 1 year? Tell me about
your work.
56) Will you come back home during vacations/holidays?
57) How will you meet these expenses? Who is going to pay your deficit?
58) Do you have any brothers or sisters? If yes, what are they doing?
59) What will you specialize in for your degree? What will be your major?
60) How did you find this university?
61) Why are your parents spending all of their savings on you?
62) Why should I give you a visa?
63) What will you do if I reject your visa?
64) In what way will the course you are going to do in the U.S. help you?
