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Spring 2018 - F1 Student Visa Experience: (Mumbai Consulate | University of Mississippi | Masters in Accounting - Approved)

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University: University of Mississippi
Course: Masters in Accounting

First Attempt
Mumbai Consulate
Date: December 2017
Status: Approved

Visa Interview Experience:

VO was a middle aged guy. (Can't guess his age). Serious expression on his face.

ME: Good morning sir.
VO: No reply. (looking at me with a poker face).
Gave him my documents.

VO: Why do you want to go to the United states?
ME:
I want to pursue my Masters in Accounting because no such course is offered in India and it aligns to my interest as it has a specialized audit track.
(Interrupted)

VO: Have you given any entrance tests like GRE?
ME:
Yes sir, I have given GMAT and TOEFL.

VO: Can you show me your score card?
ME:
Gave him.

VO: Oh you have given the GMAT in 2015?
ME:
Yes sir.

VO: Why University of Mississippi?
ME:
Told about the course ranking and low fees and climate.

VO: Who is sponsoring you?
ME:
My mother and father.

VO: What do they do?
ME:
They are both professional photographers.

VO: Do they have their own company?
ME:
Not exactly a company but they have a proprietorship in my mothers name.

VO: How are they going to sponsor you?
ME:
they have liquid assets of *** lakhs.

VO: Do you have any supporting documents?
ME:
Gave him.. waiting.. sir I also have an education loan.. gave him the document.

VO: Do you have any brother or sister?
ME:
Yes sir, I have a younger brother.

VO: What does he do?
ME:
 Sir he is doing BA first year.

VO: Typing something. (I am looking at my reflection in the glass)
VO: Okay, your visa has been approved.
ME:
(smiling broadly) thank you so much sir. (He is still looking at me with a poker face.) have a great day sir.

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