What should i Expect in my Visa Interview in Juarez??

Question

Im trying to get my U.S Visa and they sent me a letter to leave the U.S. So i came to Mexico and been here for 1 year already, and now received my interview date for my Visa in Juarez. What should i expect in my interview?

Answer 1

When applying for an F-1 visa the applicant needs to show the following:

Strong home ties to your country

Intent to return home after studies and Practical Training have been completed.

continuing students only need to demonstrate maintenance of F-1 status (continuous full time enrollment, no work without authorization.)

Before the interview prepare your answers to the following questions:

What are your home country ties?

show that you or family members own property

show that there is a job waiting for you after graduation

show that family members remain at home and have not immigrated to the United States

show that you have completed any required military service if you are subject to such requirements

Are you prepared for your education?

show that your language skills are adequate for study in a US university

show that you have been a serious student before coming to the US

Are you a serious student? (especially for continuing students)

show that you are getting good grades (have a transcript ready)

show that you are continuously enrolled as a full time student (have a transcript ready)

if you have received authorization for a reduced courseload, be prepared to show photocopies and answer questions about this

show that you have registered for the following semester (fee receipt/class schedule)

show that you are making normal progress toward getting your degree

How will you apply your education in your home country?

show that you know the job market at home for graduates with your major

show that you know what companies are hiring students with your major and that you have begun contacting these companies or at least begun research as to which companies you would like to work with

show that you have discussed with academic advisors how you are going to apply your US education in your country. Letters of support from faculty will be very helpful.

How are you going to pay for your education and living expense in the United States?

show bank statements, sponsor letters, affidavit of support.

show that you are aware of the length of time it will take to complete your entire program and you have a continued source of support for the full program.

for continuing students, you may want to show fee receipts and personal bank account monthly statements which show that university invoices are paid and that there are regular deposits from home into your bank account.

students who indicate that they intend to work, even legally, to earn part of their expenses in the US are likely to have the visa denied.

What to expect at your interview?

Your interview will be brief and conducted in English. You may want to practice your interview with a friend before making your visa application. You will want to make a favorable impression in the first minute or two of the interview, since the Consul official is under time pressure to conduct a short and efficient interview. Keep your answers short and to the point. Show a positive attitude and do not argue with the Consul official. If you are denied, ask the officer for a list of the additional documents he or she would suggest you provide for your next interview.

Answer 2

Since you lived illegally in the United States you should expect to be rejected and banned for 10 years.

After this interview, when you're rejected, you'll need to file an I-601 to get a waiver of inadmissibility.