Profile Details:

University: Indiana University Bloomington
Course: MS in Computer Science

Chennai Consulate
Date: May 2018
Status: Approved
Counter No: 28

Visa Interview Experience:

VO: Good morning, please pass me your I20.
ME: Good morning. (Passed him the documents)

VO: What's your purpose of the visit to US?
ME: Pursue my masters in computer science in Indiana University Bloomington.

VO: Which other admits did you get?
ME: Only one, UIC.

VO: Why not this university?
ME: It didn't have the freedom to choose subjects from other depts.

VO: What did you pursue your bachelor's in?
ME: Computer science Engineering.

VO: Why do you want to pursue Masters in computer science then?
ME: In this very competitive world, We need to change spontaneously and having a masters degree will definitely help me have an edge from other people.

VO: What's your area of interest? What are you going to specialize in?
ME: I would like to pursue intelligent IOT. I have done a funded research project in my Btech.

VO: Hmm.. So, what's your plan after graduation?
ME: I would like to utilize the OPT period provided for gaining experience and then return back to India as I have gained a lot of professional contacts in the past 2 years which will help me get a job easily.

VO: Who is funding you?
ME: My father is funding me. He earns *** per annum.

VO: Okay good. I am approving your visa. Have a good day.
ME: Thanks a lot. You too.

It kinda lasted longer than I expected though.