F1 Visa Interview experience of Prasanna Kumar at Hyderabad Consulate on 9-1-2015

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VO is a Beautiful young Lady. 

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VO: Give me your I-20 & Passport 

Me: Hello ! (gave I-20 & Passport)

VO: Hi... (Typed something) Which University ?

Me: University of Illinois at Springfield

VO: Why University of Illinois ?

Me: It's offering me the best technical course balanced with the business fundamentals and process and it has a friendly environment. 

VO: What's your course ?

Me: MIS (Management Information Systems)

VO: What is the specialization you are taking?

Me: Computer Analysis.

VO: What's your Percentage ?

Me: 65%

VO: What are the subjects you are taking there?

Me: Business Intelligence, Information Security Risk Management, Big Data Analysis... (VO interrupted)

VO: (Nodded head...) How are planning to pay for your masters?

Me: My father is sponsoring my studies.

VO: What's your Father ?

Me: My father is a government employee. He works for a bank and is also a landlord by self.

VO: What's his annual Income ?

Me: xx lakhs.

VO: Does your family have any savings ?

Me: Yes! xx lakhs

VO: Are you taking any Education Loan ?

Me: No, I'm not taking any education loan.

VO: Your Visa is approved. You will get an SMS to collect your Passport!

Me: Thank you Ma'am! (With a smile)

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Throughout the interview VO kept on looking into my eyes when I'm giving answers. So be confident and firm while answering.

Do Smile, because it covers your nervousness and helps you mentally.

All the BEST !!!