Calvin University Visa interview

 

#Visa_Interview_Experience

*Sorry for late post*

Visa Type: F1

Visa Priority: Emergency

Visa Interview Attempt: 1st 

Visa Status: Approved & Issued (Alhamdulillah) 

Interview Date: June 27, 2024 (Thursday)

Scheduled Time: 1:45 PM

Reached Embassy: 12:30 PM

Interview Start: 4:55 PM Approximately 

Interview Duration: Around 1 minute

𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝: Passport and I-20

𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐝: I-20, Old & New Passport, Visa appointment confirmation, Acceptance letter, Research Programme letter, DS-160 confirmation, Visa fee & SEVIS fee payment receipts, Photos, Birth Certificates, Transcripts, Bank statements, Parents tax returns.

Counter: 6 ( VO was a middle-aged, tall curly hair man )

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University: Calvin University 

Intended Term: Fall 2024

Major: Data Science

Scholarship: $40,000 Annually  ( 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 ) 

CEAC status: Issued 

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𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐀 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐑

𝘝𝘖: Hello, Good afternoon. (With a smile)

𝘔𝘦: Good afternoon Officer. 

𝘝𝘖:  Pass me your I-20 and passport.

𝘔𝘦: Sure, Here you go.

𝘝𝘖: Looking at my I20,  So you are going to pursue Bachelor of Science in Data Science in Calvin. 

𝘔𝘦: Yes Sir.  

𝘝𝘖: Who is your sponsor?

𝘔𝘦: My Father is going to pay the rest of money after my scholarship.

𝘝𝘖: While typing, you've a great scholarship. How did you manage this?

Me: I've been offered the prestigious $40,000 annual scholarship which is merit based and awarded based on my academic performance and extracurricular activities.

𝘝𝘖: What does your father do?

Me: My Father is a businessman. He owns a construction company name ----. As a 1st class constructer, he oversees various construction projects and these are both government and private projects that he handles. He's already saved upto $76,000 for my education purpose. 

𝘝𝘖: Okay, yeah I'm approving your visa. Have a great time with your study.

𝘔𝘦: Thank you, officer. You made my day today!!

𝘝𝘖: Welcome! (With a smile)

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Most importantly, I was lucky that many of my friends and mates also received their visa approved that day. During the interview, we were together, which is why I didn't need to panic. We practiced together, and these mocks really helped. I want to thank some of my friends Nishorgo Mehedi, Anika Jahan, Al Ziad Sami, Reasat Prottoy, Shahriar Abrar Himel, Sanjana Priyonti, Md Rubaitul Ahsan, Imam Ishmam  who helped me till I took a relax breath.

Suggestion: Throw confidence even over your speech. This is highly recommended. Keep patience with a good body language. Cause My VO noticed me for two times before he took my interview. Talk less with anyone inside the waiting room.

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