F1 Visa Interview experience of Dhruv Kalas at Hyderabad Consulate on 24-2-2015



Name
Dhruv Kalas
Visa Type
F1
Consulate
Hyderabad
Interview Date
24-2-2015 10:00 PM
 Approved 
Conversation

After being rejected twice at Mumbai on 17th DEC '14 & 12th FEB '15, I have changed the consulate.

Woke up at around 6 AM, got ready by 7 AM and reached the consulate by 7:15 AM.


VO: Come forward 

Me: Good morning ma'am (with a big smile and loud voice.)

VO: Good morning. Pass your Passport & I-20

Me: Sure ma'am.

VO: So which university & why?

Me: (told)

VO: Which course?

Me: MBA with specialization in International Business & Organizational Leadership

VO: Ok! You have applied for Healthcare Management before?

Me: (Shocked but be calm.) No ma'am, all two times in past applied for the same course!

VO: Ok! Why this course?

Me: Ma'am, after completing my Bachelors in Computer Science, I have been working as Java Developer cum Business Analyst in a telecom company. So, I feel that I have technical skills but need some global management skill. So, I decided to pursue my MBA with this specialization.

VO: Ok! So, from how long have you been working?

Me: 10 months.

VO: Ok! You have applied in Mumbai before?

Me: Yes ma'am.

VO: Then, why did you come to Hyderabad this time?

Me: (I prepared for this question.) Ma'am, dates are not available in Mumbai.

VO: Ok! (She took my Passport and typing something. I'm guessing that I got Visa.) So, who is funding you?

Me: My dad

VO: What is he doing? What is his income?

Me: (told)

VO: Ok! Any sibling?

Me: Yes, one younger sister.

VO: (Golden words...) Ok man, your Visa is approved!

Me: Thank you ma'am!


Tips: See in interviewers eyes and be confident throughout the interview. Your one mistake will lead you to rejection. I knew the pain when we get rejected but trust me, one day you will be happy for getting Visa, for sure.



Profile

GRE - 296

IELTS - 6.5

CGPA - 6.67

University - University of Findlay (MBA - International Business & Organizational Leadership)