University Name: Texas A & M University Kingsville

Major: MS IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Term: Fall-2009

VISA Interview:

ME: hello mam , how r u

VO: good, how r u?

ME: good mam,

VO: why do u want to go to USA

Me: To pursue my MS degree

VO: which univ?

ME: TEXAS A & M University Kingsville

VO: what’s your undergraduate university and college name

ME: Holy Mary Institute of tech and science and affiliated to Jawaharlal nehru technological university

VO: what’s u r undergraduate %?

ME:59.4 %

VO: how many backlogs?

ME:4 backlogs out of which 3 were in my 2nd year

VO: can i see your memos

ME: sure,(she is not bothered much about the grades but observing the hologram on the certificates meanwhile i added that I had first class with distinction in my last semester with 90% marks in my final year project)

VO: k, that’s good,

VO: why did u choose Kingsville location, tell me about its climate conditions

ME: Kingsville has tropical climate and it is similar to that of HYDERABAD, the university has the course curriculum of my interest, i don’t have any problem with the location.

VO: why EE only at TAMUK?

ME: there is a prof named RAJAB CHALOO in department for power electronics/control systems, He received the "best professor award" for the last 4 consecutive years for his work, so if feel iam fortunate to study MS under his presence.

VO: what s your dad:

ME: he is working as chief accountant in........... with annual income of.......

VO: Ur VISA is approved, u will get your passport within 5 working days

ME: thank you, thanks a lot, u made my dream come true, have a good day,

VO: U toooo ALL THE BEST.

Advices for students who are planning for VISA:

1. identify your weak points and be prepared for those questions, the more u prepare the greater will be your confidence

2. It doesn’t really matter whether if u have less scores, less %, many backlogs, all that u need is   your ability to convince the VO,

3. Never forget to wish them first and say thanks in the end, do not show any arrogant looks, there is only 1% difference in looks between confidence and arrogance