US B1 & B2 visas permit foreign nationals to visit the country temporarily for business (B1) and tourism purposes. You can attend meetings, receive medical treatment, or go for a vacation to the US and stay for up to 6 months. Applicants can clarify about their plans and requirements for the visa through this interview. The interview verifies the accuracy of the information provided by the applicant and reinforces security.
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Top 5 questions asked in the interview
The following are the questions asked in the interview:
- What is the purpose of your visit to the US?
Ans. Explain the actual purpose of the visit, like visiting friends, family, or for a meeting.
- How long you will be staying in the US?
Ans. Explain the exact duration for which you are planning to stay in the US. You must clarify that you’ll not exceed the maximum stay period that is allowed. For example, six months, eight months, etc.
- Have you been to the US before?
Ans. Answer honestly, and if you have visited earlier, mention the reasons for visiting, like for training, medical treatment, meeting, or visiting someone.
- Where will you be staying in the US?
Ans. Explain if you are staying at your relatives or friend's place. Provide the name and address of the relative or friend you are staying with. If you booked a hotel, show the booking details.
- What is the reason for traveling at this particular time?
Ans. It is easy for the interviewer to accept the reasons if you are applying for a B1 visa. If you are traveling under a B2 visa, you need to give a strong reason, like you got days off from work at this time, or you have to do some medical treatment that you are unable to get in your home country, etc.
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