The B-2 Visitor visa process will require most applicants to attend a short interview. It can be nerve wracking, but you’ll need to confidently answer some questions for a consulate officer.
These five B-2 visitor visa interview questions will most likely be asked, so be sure to know the answers and practice before your interview for the best chances of approval.
B2 Visa Interview Questions:
- Where are you traveling?
The consulate officer will want to hear the same information that you wrote on the DS-160. If your information is unclear or contradictory, your visa may be denied. Be clear and brief about where you’ll travel to in the U.S.
- What will you do in the U.S.?
Let the consulate officer know about main activities you’ll plan on doing in the U.S. Name the tourist destinations, social events, or any other major landmarks that you’ll visit. This will make the purpose of your trip known to the officer.
- Who do you know in the U.S.?
The consulate officer will be curious about whether you have relatives, a fiancée, or other people that would make you move to the U.S. Be honest when listing whom you know. If you are visiting a significant other who is a U.S. citizen the officer may have suspicion that you’ll try to marry and immigrate.
- How long will you be in the US?
Give a definite number of days, weeks, or months so the officer is confident in your promise to leave the U.S. If you look unsure or struggle to give a straightforward answer, he may think you have intentions to stay permanently.
- What are your ties to your home country that require you to return?
Talk about a job, property, or a family member dependent on you. Your obligations back home are the proof of nonimmigrant purposes, so make sure you tell the officer why you need to return home.
These B-2 visitor visa interview questions are asked often, but no two interviews are the same. Your specific situation may need special attention by an immigration lawyer to best prepare your application and help you prepare for the interview.
Lastly, make sure you feel comfortable and confident. If you have any questions about these B-2 visitor visa interview questions or the B-2 process in general, please don’t hesitate to contact us.