What to bring to the Interview

The applicant is responsible to bring all required original or certified copy civil documents to the visa interview. Failure to bring all required documents to the interview may cause delay or denial of the visa.  You must bring the following documents to the interview:

• Appointment Letter-The interview appointment letter you received from NVC.
• Passport- For each applicant, an unexpired passport valid for six months beyond the intended date of entry into the United States
• Photographs- two identical color photograph(s) for each applicant, which must meet the general Photograph Requirements.
• DS-260 Confirmation Page
• Supporting Documents- original or certified copies of all civil documents you uploaded into CEAC. 

Your original documents will be returned to you when the interview has been completed. Any photocopies provided may be kept.

• English Translations- If documents requiring English translation were not sent to NVC, you must obtain them and present them on the day of your interview. For more information please review the U.S. Embassy or Consulate interview preparation instructions.
• Visa Fees- If your visa application fees were collected by NVC, you do not need to pay again. However, if you or any family member did not pay all the necessary fees, you will be asked to pay any unpaid fees at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.  

Failure to Appear for Interview- If you cannot appear at your scheduled interview, contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate as soon as possible.  If you do not contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate within one year of receiving your interview appointment letter, your case may be terminated and your immigrant visa petition cancelled, and any fees paid will not be refunded.

Nationwide, on average, 79% of U.S. adults are literate in 2022. 21% of adults in the US are illiterate in 2022. 54% of adults have a literacy below sixth-grade level. 21% of Americans 18 and older are illiterate in 2022.

Working Right ?

For on-campus work, an F1 student is subject to the following rules:

1. You must maintain valid F1 status
2. You can work up to 20 hours per week while school is in session
3. You can work full-time on campus during holidays and vacation periods if you intend to register for the next academic semester
4. The employment may not displace (take a job away from) a U.S. resident

Visa & Immigration Center

As an international student or foreign national, you will generally need a visa to enter the USA for any length of time. The visa category for most international students is F1, and we have more information on that and other categories below. International students visas are issued and regulated by USCIS, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, and the whole process of obtaining a visa to either study in the USA or to work can be quite daunting. The International Student Visa and Immigration Center has been established to provide our visitors with the right information concerning their student or work visa.

There are general requirements to gain entry into the USA, in addition to the specific requirements of each visa category. In general you must be:

• Healthy - No inoculations are required to enter the US, unless you were recently in a country with epidemics such as cholera and yellow fever.
• Law-abiding - Criminal behavior is grounds for deportation.
• Able to support yourself financially during your stay.
• You intend to leave the US after you complete your studies.

Learn more about the three main student visas for the USA, how to apply and when they are needed:

F1 Student Visa

The F1 Visa is the most popular/ common visa that is issued to incoming students into the USA. Generally it is issued to students who are coming to the USA to study on an academic program or to come to learn English as a Second Language. F1 students must maintain full-time student status. 

J1 Student Visa

The J1 Visa is issued to students who need to have practical training as part of the academic program; however, there is also a large program called the “Work/ Travel Program” under the J1 Visa where students can come to the USA for three to four months to gain employment and travel the USA.

The H-1B Visa Interview

To help you best prepare for your H-1B visa interview we’ve created a list of commonly asked questions to review before heading to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Although each interview will be different, typically you will be asked a series of questions about your education and qualifications, current employer, the sponsoring company, and general questions about your purpose to the States.

Be sure to answer each question as honestly as possible and keep in mind that the more you practice, the more comfortable you will be during your real interview.

General Questions:

• What is the purpose of your trip to the United States?
• Why have you chosen to work in this country specifically?
• When was your passport issued?
• Is this your first passport?
• Have you ever applied for a non-immigrant visa to another country?
• Why do you want to work in the United States?
• Are you planning on returning home after your H-1B visa has expired?
• Education and Qualification Questions:
• What is the highest degree you have earned and from which school did you earn it?
• Do you have any applicable certifications outside of your degree?
• Why are you qualified for this visa?
• What have you been doing since graduation?

Current Employer Questions:

• Are you currently employed?
• What company do you work for now?
• How long have you been working there?
• What is your current job title and responsibilities?
• What is your current salary?
• How long have you been in your chosen field?

Sponsoring Company Questions:

• Which company will you work for in the United States?
• What does this company do and who are their clients?
• How many years have they been in business?
• How many employees does this company have?
• Why do you want to work for this company?
• How did you find this company to apply for an H-1B visa?
• How were you interviewed for this job?
• How many people interviewed you, and what were their names and job titles?
• What will be your job title and responsibilities?
• Who will be your direct supervisor at this new job?
• What s your expected salary?
• Why are you qualified for this position?