The problem of visa interview in the United States

Pay attention to the following points before visa:

1) For the first visa to the United States, the success rate of face-to-face visa for public passports is over 95%, and the success rate of face-to-face visa for private passports is less than 50%. If you can only get a personal visa and have never been approved by other countries (such as Europe, Canada, Australia, etc.). ), you are "lucky" to have an American interview first, so you must wake up 12 points: because:

2) If the US visa is unexpectedly rejected, then the probability of applying for all EU visas in the future, including Canada and Australia, is about 30% or more; If you are unfortunately refused a visa by the United States and the other country mentioned above, the chances of success are very low-meaning that it is difficult to turn over unless you change to a business passport or a miracle happens.

3) Interviews in the United States are very harsh on women, and everyone can take care of the reasons. So if you are a young, single and beautiful woman, there are some things you should pay special attention to during the interview:

-First of all, on the day of the interview, you must not wear too much makeup, wear too fancy clothes, dress appropriately, you don't have to wear formal clothes, but you must be neat;

When answering the interviewer's questions, be realistic, answer the interviewer's questions in simple but detailed sentences to the best of your knowledge. For example, the interviewer asks, "What are you doing in America?" If you are going to a meeting, don't just answer "meeting", but answer when and where, what content of the meeting will be held in what city or even where in the United States, and it is best to give details of the organizer and guests of the meeting. Because the interviewer doesn't have so much time to ask you one by one, if you ask questions one by one like squeezing toothpaste and answer them in general, it will usually be considered as hiding the truth.

When the interviewer asks some sensitive questions, such as "Why did you go to America alone?" "Are you the only one going to America?" Try to remain calm, honest (very important) and choose convincing words to answer. For example, if you are in business, it can be said that since the American representative invited this time has only been responsible for following up orders, the inviter only invited you and so on (generally, interviewers will be suspicious of going to the United States with more than four people, so there are actually some advantages in having fewer people). But be careful, if you only know English as a foreign language, never say that you will go to the United States to be a translator, because many times the interviewer will immediately refuse.

We have an interview at 9: 30. We were misled into saying that we should arrive early before the consulate opened, but later we realized that it was unnecessary. Just come half an hour earlier. Next to the East Station Square and across the street from IKEA is the American Consulate. As we all know, the word "American Consulate" is not marked on the outer wall of the building, but as long as you see the security booth, countless immigrant visa business companies and security guards holding walkie-talkies, you will know that it is the American Consulate in Guangzhou.

There are two temporary queues made of stainless steel guardrails in front of the building, one is a non-immigrant visa and the other is an immigrant visa. Since all China people's applications for immigration to the United States are accepted in Guangzhou, it is the most crowded time for those who apply for immigration around 8 o'clock. Fortunately, it was 9: 30, so the queue didn't last that long.

Take your passport to the security guard on the first floor and check it. No problem. The security guard will give you a green ticket and then order you to go to the third floor. According to the instructions of the security guard, we went to the security room on the third floor and the second floor to check our names again, and then went to the visa center on the fourth floor. This floor of Nuoda office building is full of floor-to-ceiling glass. When we were waiting in line outside for security check, we saw it was crowded. There are six or seven "bank counters". There are people standing in front of them. That is the interview hall. The people waiting nervously look at the LCD and shout the number plate. The tense atmosphere is like the stock market. Seeing such a huge crowd, we almost fainted. We secretly complained that we didn't know when it would be our turn to interview. Later, I learned that it was the hall for handling immigrant visas. Although it was none of their business, it was already frightened by the amazing daily visits of the United States: no wonder the visa refusal rate was so high. If all these people come to the United States, the United States will become the second battlefield for China people in a few years.

Meiling's security equipment is the same as that of the airport, but the requirements are more stringent: not only are there inspection doors, metal detectors and four security guards in the whole process, but all metal objects on the body must be removed before they can pass the plane. Handbags must be checked; Take out your mobile phone and keys; Open your wallet, take off your shoes, take off your belt (many people are embarrassed to lift their pants when flying), and put jewelry, glasses and other things with metal parts in the basket when flying. The funniest thing is that although it is forbidden to bring food into the consulate on the first floor, there are still many people who "smuggle" snacks intentionally or unintentionally and are found on the table when they fly. All kinds of Wangwang fresh shellfish, milk candy, melon seeds, red mud peanuts, fruits and chewing gum are mixed together, like a tea party.

After successfully passing the security check, we were instructed to enter the business non-immigrant visa hall, which is only about 1/3 of the immigrant visa hall, but the number is not necessarily small. On the day we went, there were three interviewers, an American, a China and a black woman. First of all, we have to queue up to hand in the application form and passport, then queue up for fingerprints, and then the ghost responsible for collecting fingerprints will guide us to queue up for face-to-face interviews in more correct Mandarin.

The time required before reaching the last program is about 1.5 ~ 2 hours, and the last program is also the most critical. Some interviewers are very strict, ask questions carefully and listen carefully; Some interviewers seem to have no problem when they ask quietly, but suddenly tell you that the visa has been rejected. Everyone is watching, whispering that it is easier to deal with. Because the interviewer is appointed by the ghost who collects fingerprints and can't choose by himself, the discussion won't affect much. Many people speak Chinese better, but we also see that he turned down several women.

We were originally lined up with the black woman, but because the questions she asked were too detailed for too long, the China people finished asking, and there was a team several meters long on our side, so the China people lined up his team there, discussed with the security guard behind for a while, and then took all the information of our team and began to interview us. In fact, questions and answers are almost the same procedure. Whether for business or personal reasons, it's a routine to come and go:

The main questions you must ask are:

1) How long have you worked in the company?

It is best to answer this question at least 1 year and a half, so that the interviewer feels that you are qualified to be sent abroad in the company;

What are you doing in America?

This varies from person to person, and the point is to be detailed. For example, if I say I want to follow up the American order, I want to explain what the product is, the name of the buyer and other information.

3) What is your monthly income?

For us southerners, this must not be less than 6000. If it is a company in the north, it can be controlled at 4000 ~ 5000. You can't answer this question truthfully. Many people are refused visas because they say little. )

People who apply for a US visa for the first time are usually asked:

4) What is your position in the company?

This can be answered truthfully, but except for international salesmen, it is best for others to be above the manager level. But we must avoid sensitive departments, such as finance department/human resources department. The safest department is R&D department/marketing department/international business department.

5) Do you have your passbook?

The United States has very strict requirements on personal deposits for private visas. Specifically, it seems that it must be no less than 60 thousand (? ) RMB deposit, and there is no deposit in the last 3 months, and it does not exceed 30 thousand (? ) deposit records. If you don't have this, you can't get a visa. But because it is an official visa, there is no need to provide proof of bank deposit.

6) It is expected that people who have been to the United States will usually be asked to show photos of life taken in the United States. After verification, they can pass without asking any questions.

When it comes to business, the interviewer will ask questions in English. Do you really know the company's business? You may ask some details at will:

The question I was asked was:

What do you do?

This certainly caters to his desire and answer to be responsible for the American market.

2) Are you the only company in charge of the American market?

I answered this truthfully, because this time another salesman accompanied me, and I instructed her to go for an interview.

3) What business dealings do you have with the United States?

It is also an honest answer, such as talking about business with agents and talking about orders. In short, just be specific.

4) How many customers do you have in America?

I don't know about this either. Let me answer from another angle: We have many customers in the United States, but they are all in charge of contacting through agents, and then provide the names of our agents and companies.

5) (Continuing the previous question) Do you have any other agents in the United States?

It's okay to answer truthfully.

My colleague (also a young woman) was suddenly asked, "What did you do yesterday?"

She was a little surprised, recalled for a while, and then said, "The department had a meeting yesterday."

So the interviewer continued to ask about the meeting, with whom, what decision was made, and so on.

After the colleagues answered truthfully, they all passed safely.

If the visa is passed, the interviewer will tell you in Mandarin at the end: "OK, it's passed!" And write OK on your application form! If you are from other places, he will give you an appointment form to go to a small post office outside the United States for visa express delivery; If you are rejected, the interviewer will return the application form and passport to you and then make a phone call.

In this way, those who get the visa will be happy, and those who don't can only make persistent efforts. If they hit a nail many times, they can only find ways to save the country: for example, find a visa company to do it for them (make more money); Or get a business visa (contact more). Our director was "revived" with a business passport after being rejected for personal reasons.

So in fact, the process of the entire American business visa (whether for business or personal reasons) is roughly as follows:

1) Ask for or download the printed application form and fill it out as required (please consult the successful visa applicant for some filling skills);

2) Pay the visa fee of 100 USD (8 10 RMB) and get the receipt;

3) Make an appointment for a face-to-face interview three months in advance;

4) Arrive on time after receiving the interview confirmation call, queue up in front of the consulate, check the information with the visa fee receipt and passport and get the ticket;

5) Conduct security check after admission registration. Except for certificates and personal belongings, other items (including mobile phones) are not allowed to enter the venue;

6) Queue up to submit the application form and passport after security check;

7) press the finger mold;

8) interview;

9) Find out whether the interview result passed on the spot. If approved, you can get a visa in about 1 ~ 2 weeks.

Several points that must be kept in mind during the interview:

1) Be sure to answer honestly and seek truth from facts as much as possible;

2) courtesy;

3) Sometimes the instructor will deliberately mislead some questions, so you must answer according to the actual situation, and never mislead according to his meaning;

4) Although your English is very good, try to answer in Chinese to avoid any differences; Unless the instructor suddenly turns to English to ask questions, he must answer them in English;

5) The answer should be as concise as possible, but if the instructor notices the same meaning in two consecutive questions, he should immediately consider a detailed explanation to dispel his doubts;

6) In case he needs some information, but you don't have it, don't panic or refuse. Try to say sincerely that you dare not bring it, ask if you can get it, and see if there is any room for redemption.

Documents to be prepared:

Official passport:

1) ID card;

2) Work permit;

3) business card;

4) photos of life abroad (especially those taken in the United States).

5) Original or photocopy of the invitation letter

6) Labor contract of more than one year

7) residence booklet or temporary residence permit for more than one year.

Personal passport (not clear, reserved):

1) Original invitation letter;

2) Certificate of employment or letter of guarantee of the company;

3) Original passbook;

4) If you have a record of going abroad, you must provide your previous visa (especially in the United States);

5) ..... (I hope experienced people will add)

Last question, about business passports and personal passports, business visas and personal business visas:

Many people may not understand why the business visa approval rate of the American consulate is so low. This has a lot to do with the high smuggling rate in China and the terrorist attacks in the United States. Therefore, even for work reasons, Americans often refuse you without consultation. It seems that it will take some time for this situation to change. At present, when we have to go to America, we can only obey the rules of the game.

Business visas can be used for business or personal purposes. The only difference is whether you apply for a business passport or a personal passport.

Personal passport is a passport that any legal citizen of China can apply for at his domicile. The cover is crimson, and the red seal is "People's Republic of China (PRC) * * * and Exit-Entry Administration of the Ministry of Public Security". However, not everyone can apply for a business passport. They must apply through the contact (relationship) between the provincial and municipal foreign affairs offices and your company (it can also be said that it is a passport used by national civil servants). The cover is dark blue and the red seal is "Ministry of Foreign Affairs of People's Republic of China (PRC)". Because the official passport is guaranteed by the China municipal government to go abroad, there is no need for a passbook to prove economic ability, and the success rate of face-to-face visa is very high (unless there are special individual circumstances, if it is not approved, it means that it is difficult for the China municipal government rather than individuals, and the class crisis has escalated a lot). However, the procedure is very complicated and it is not easy to apply. The three prerequisites are: 1) you can get the guarantee of the national trading association or the official organization; 2) Approval from the Municipal Foreign Affairs Office for this guarantee; 3) The company is willing to pay (according to normal channels, a personal passport means about 800 RMB without going through the visa company, and a business passport costs about 2 RMB, and it must be willing to contribute in the name of the company).

The visa obtained by private passport is generally within 15 days of entering the United States once, and the passport can be kept by the individual after being sent back to the individual; Generally speaking, the visa obtained by the official passport is 1 multiple visits to the United States within a year, and each visit does not exceed 15 days. Passports will only be used on the day of departure, and should be returned to the foreign affairs office for safekeeping after use.