1 Not Prepared Enough for the Interview
Being prepared for your visa interview can help your interview go well. Prior research and preparation for commonly asked questions and their appropriate answer will be helpful to become familiar with before you attend your interview.
2 Not Providing Complete and Truthful Information
It is very important that you provide complete and truthful information. Any incomplete or false information on your application or shared during your interview can lead to unnecessary delays and can have severe impact on your future ability to apply for a US visa.
3 Providing Incomplete Documentation
You must carry all the required documentation for the visa you are applying for when you attend your interview. Your documents should be completely filled out with accurate and truthful information. Read all the prerequisites and prepare all the documents accordingly. Keeping your documents well organized can also leave a positive impression on the consulate officer.
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4 Not Carrying Appropriate Fees
The US consulate has strict methods of payments. Make sure you know the accepted payment methods and be prepared with the exact amount of the US visa applicable visa filing fee. For example, most US consulates don’t accept cash as a payment method and would prefer money orders or cashier’s checks for visa application and visa issuance fees. Refer to your US consulate or embassy for more details on the accepted payment methods.
5 Providing Unnecessary Extra Information
It is recommended to refrain from volunteering additional information aside from answering the questions which are being asked during your interview. It is in your best interest to simply answer the questions asked of you, and to keep your answers concise.
For example:
Question: Why do you want to go to the US?
Rather than answering with “I want to see how life is like in the US and if I like it, I want to stay back with my son”, it is recommended to answer “for tourism purposes and/or to spend some quality time with my family”.
6 Inconsistent Information
Inconsistency in the information that you provide in your application and other documents compared to what you say during your interview can be held against your case.
7 Arguing with the Consulate Officer
Arguing with the consulate officer can have a negative effect on the outcome of your interview. Asking for information in a polite manner is highly recommended.
8 Having Poor Communication
Poor communication may affect your case in a negative way. If your English speaking skills are lacking, you may want to make a request for a regional language interpreter.
9 Having too Much Communication
Remember, you are the one being interviewed and not the other way around. Keep your communication brief and to the point.
10 Appearing to be Nervous
Being confident can bring positive results. Especially in case of a visa interview where a consulate officer has to rely on limited information provided by you. Their judgment is highly influenced by the way you react to questions, your body language, and the authenticity of your answers.
