Issues related to American visas

About America and American schools

1. What will you study in America?

Tell me your major and degree. You can take out the curriculum and courses prepared in advance for this major and briefly introduce them. It can be said that your future career scope is very similar and close. If the visa officer asks you about your future career by the way, you can jump directly to the career planning answer.

Why do you want to study in America?

A. Starting from the American education system: high-quality, special teaching methods and small class teaching are conducive to improving one's own ability.

B: starting from the American economic system:

For example, business: the United States has a developed financial and market system, and can obtain the latest relevant knowledge and information from the United States to enrich itself.

C: Starting from my major: My favorite major is in a university, and this university is in what state of the United States, so I want to go to the United States. How good is a major (the major I want to study) in this school.

3. Why did you choose this university?

A: Starting from the characteristics of the school, such as good ranking (overall, professional), strong teachers, long history, good climate and good geographical location, it is suitable for learning.

B: Starting from your own major: In this study, the applied major is very suitable for you, which professor is so powerful. If possible, this major provides internship opportunities.

4. How do you know about this school?

Subjectively speaking: First, I learned about this school from US news, and then I personally logged into the school's website to check the information of related majors, and found it suitable for me. You can extract a few words online, for example, the advantages of this major suit you.

Objectively speaking: recommended by classmates or professors in universities.

5. What's your major? Why did you choose it?

A: From my personal hobby, I am very interested in this major and want to make a difference in this field.

B: Starting from the characteristics of this major: What characteristics of this major in this school are very suitable for me? This major has a good prospect, which will help me find a job in the future and so on.

C: Starting from my previous major: Because I studied this major in college, I am familiar with this major and have a certain knowledge base, so it is easier and more comfortable to learn. Don't say anything if you change your major.

D: Start with my future career plan: My future plan is to go back to China and do something. Studying this major will help me in my future career.

Where will you study? Why do you like your major?

A: From the family aspect: influenced by parents, if parents are engaged in related fields, then they will start to talk about historical background.

B: Based on the characteristics of this major, this major is very suitable for me, with good prospects, which will help me find a job in the future.

C: Start with my future career plan: My future plan is to go back to China and do something. Studying this major will help me in my future career.

6. How long will you study in America?

According to the cycle of I-20, if you want to learn a language, you should add professional time and about three to six months to read the language.

The average graduate student is 1 to 2 years. If it involves the study plan, let's talk about professional things, such as what courses to study, what to do after class, and internship when graduation is possible.

7. How many universities did you apply for? What was the result?

Under normal circumstances, the number of master's applications is about 5.

The number of doctoral applicants is around 8.

As for the result, to be honest, if you don't actually accept it, the visa officer will record a letter to see you, and you will be dumbfounded. If other schools have case scholarships, it is even more important to mention that money is not a problem for you at all.

8. Do you have a scholarship?

Tell the truth.

If not, I would like to mention that although there is no scholarship, someone prepared it for me and provided me with enough money to study in the United States. Money is not a problem.

9. What's the difference between education in China and that in the United States?

Let's talk about the benefits of American education. Don't deliberately say that education in China is inferior to that in the United States.

10. Why did your program start so early?

A: If it is a language, I will say that I will take a few months of language courses first, which will improve my English ability, so that I can better adapt to the learning environment in the United States, and I am confident that I can make a qualitative leap.

B: If you take a course first, that is to say, because of the requirements of the school, you have to complete a course before you can enter the school, but your undergraduate course is not offered. This kind of situation often happens when changing majors.

1 1. Why in America? Not other countries?

Same as the second question.

What is the responsibility of 12.RA/TA/GA?

Just answer according to the actual situation

On China's School and Personal Problems

13. Do you have any hobbies?

Just talk about your hobbies according to the actual situation, such as playing the piano and basketball.

14. What do you do in your spare time?

Like the above question, just talk about your hobbies.

15. Where are you studying now? What is your academic background?

Mainly talk about schools, majors, grades, etc. If there is an opportunity, you can also briefly introduce the main professional courses you have studied, or summarize the knowledge you have learned.

If you have graduated, tell me about your recent study background: school, major, degree, graduation time, etc.

16. Do you have an English exam?

If you have a TOEFL score, you can say it directly. Generally, those who apply for postgraduate or doctoral degrees have TOEFL or IELTS scores.

If you don't get enough TOEFL or IELTS scores and want to learn a language, you should also explain the situation. Here, you can also express your determination, indicating that you will pass the school language exam as soon as possible.

17. How will you celebrate your college graduation?

It can be said that you will travel or something, as long as it is reasonable.

18. What's your favorite course? Why/what did you learn from it?

Generally speaking, it is possible according to the actual situation. It would be better if this course is related to the major you applied for. By the way, I hope I can have a deeper and more comprehensive study in this field in the future postgraduate stage. Point to stop.

19. What are the difficult courses for you? Why?

It can be said according to the actual situation, but it is best to take courses that have nothing to do with the major you are applying for.

20. Why not continue studying in China?

Don't speak ill of China, just say why you went to study in the United States.

Let's talk about this problem from point to surface. Let's talk about the most detailed reasons, such as how the major and even the courses in it are, then the breadth, such as the advantages of the school, and finally how the United States is. Do not generalize. Of course, it would be better if there are special and unique reasons.

Plans for the future and so on.

2 1. What's your plan? What will you do after graduation?

This topic includes learning plan and regression plan, among which regression plan is the most important and can be downloaded from short $ TERM &; On the other hand, Long term said nothing about his plan to stay in America.

Framework of universal answers

Long $ TERM: the goal and dream in 5 to 10 years (such as starting a business)

Short $ TERM: A plan to return to China in two to five years (for example, what position will you hold in a company)

It should be interspersed with examples. Take some companies as examples (2 to 3), then explain the feasibility and directly demonstrate the long-term goals.

It is better to have examples and be convincing.

22. What kind of help can your parents give you if you want to set up your own company?

If parents are self-employed, of course, professional knowledge and experience can help them a lot, so that they can avoid detours, and money is not a problem.

23. Will you go to the United States to study for a doctorate?

The general answer is no

24. What's the difference between your major now and that in America? Why did you change your major?

If your university is also your major, you can say that you are very interested in this major, and you can start with the benefits of this major.

If you change your major, you can start from the following aspects: a. Deny what you have learned before (not suitable for yourself, not denying this major), and you will definitely learn it in the future. B What you learned before and what you learned after are complementary. C at that time, choosing a major in the college entrance examination was very helpless, and I didn't choose what I loved. However, during my college years, I gradually became interested in my major.

About family problems

25. Whose study will you support?

If there is no scholarship: say it is sponsored by parents, and then say how much money (deposit certificate) has been prepared, parents' employment status, annual income (say high income first), according to the content of income certificate.

If there is a scholarship: if there is a full prize, it will be said according to the specific situation, whether it is TA or RA, or tuition reduction or the like. If it is a partial scholarship, first say how many awards the school has given, then the family will provide the rest of the financial support, and talk about the parents' income. The idea is similar to the last one.

26. How much will you spend on your study?

I-20 has. If you have studied for two years, multiply it by two. Then you can talk about financial support like the last question, which shows that you have enough money to pay for your study in the United States. (If the previous question has been answered, don't elaborate too much here, just say it. )

27. What do your parents do?

Similar to the previous one, let's talk about the party with more income first; If one party runs a company, say the party that runs the company first. Be sure to show relevant materials.

28. How about your parents' income?

It's almost the same as before, but besides income, we should also talk about its work unit and position.

29. Can you introduce your father's company? (Number of people, registered capital, time of establishment)

You can tell me when this company was established and what its main business is. Then introduce the size of the company, how many employees there are, and how much the registered capital is. If a company introduces color pages or other materials that can explain the company, please pass them on to the visa officer by the way.

30. When will your parents retire?

Generally, I haven't returned it. Just tell the truth.

If one or two people really retire, it is enough to prove their income. Because in this case, the idea will be set at the beginning to prepare the income certificate.

3 1. How many children are there in your family? What do they do?

Tell the truth without special circumstances. If there are special circumstances, such as brothers and sisters who have gone abroad or are going abroad, be sure to bring them up with your counselor, who will judge whether your speech will have an impact.

32. What can you do if you don't get a visa?

A. Show self-confidence, meet the requirements, and hope to get your encouragement to go to America.

B. Clear goals-learn and cherish this opportunity.

C. the materials are well prepared.

D. If not, come again.

Do you have a girlfriend/boyfriend? If not, will you find it on us?

It is suggested to say according to the actual situation. If not: who knows, maybe, it depends.

34. Have you been abroad? Where? What's your purpose?

No, so I want to go out and learn advanced knowledge and broaden my horizons. . . . That's why I want to study in America.

Yes, talk about experiences, gains and feelings in detail (broaden your horizons and experience foreign cultures)

A: The United States-its influence on the decision to study in the United States.

B: Other countries-summer camps, tourism and so on. Say it briefly.

35. Who are the people in DS158 and what do they do?

Usage: 1. Basic understanding of the information filled in, 2. Real existence, 3. Not relative, 4. Domestic contacts are preferred.

36. What are your challenges in studying in the United States?

It can be said from the following aspects:

A. Cultural differences

B. Social culture

C. campus culture:

Teaching methods; Handle the relationship with classmates and teachers.

Short-term transition of language

A person's ability to live independently: such as self-control, self-reliance and so on.

37. Your parents are both doctors. Why do you want to study business?

Subject: 1. They are them, and I am me. 2. Interest leads to 3. Career planning

38. If your study is not coherent, you should explain what you have done during this time. What have you been doing in the past six months?

A. learning English at home,

B. prepare for the exam, learn about American schools and applications, and prepare for studying abroad.

C. Learning XX language training school

39. People will talk about practical things, such as the Olympic Games and the financial crisis. What do you think of the Beijing Olympic Games? What do you think of the economic crisis? How does it affect your daily life?

Objective: to say something irrelevant. Don't be too extreme, think healthily and freely.

Olympic Games: I am proud to have been a volunteer (if any). Let more people know about China and Beijing; Bring opportunities and challenges to China. Because of the Olympic Games, the traffic conditions have improved. Because of the Olympic Games, the air has become better. Because of the Olympics, I love sports even more. English is getting better and better

Financial crisis: Trust the government, and you can get through it smoothly. Be optimistic. Be prepared for danger in times of peace, and be aware of budget funds.