University - Arizona State University
I reached the consulate at 10:00 AM. No token was given and I could not remember the counter number. I waited for my turn.
VO: Please come forward.
(I was about to say good morning.)
VO: Namasthe!
Me: Namasthe (with a smile)
VO: Your Passport and I-20.
Me: Sure.
VO: How many universities have you applied?
Me: 6 universities.
VO: What are they?
Me: (told)
VO: How many admits?
Me: (told)
VO: Why Arizona State UniversIty?
Me: (Told about the university reputation and research work)
VO: Who is sponsoring you?
Me: My father.
VO: What is your father?
Me: (told)
VO: What is his annual income?
Me: (told)
VO: How are you going to pay $42K per year?
Me: We have savings of xxxxx lakhs.
VO: Where did you get that from?
Me: We sold a plot for xxxxx lakhs.
VO: Ok. I'm approving your Visa!
Me: Thank you so much. Dhanyavad!
Two people got rejected before me. One fumbled while answering "why this university?" and other fumbled while answering "why did you come to mumbai when there is consulate in Hyderabad?"
Confidence is the mantra guys. Be confident. All the very best!
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University - Arizona State University