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Summary

In this video, the speaker shares their visa interview experience for studying at NJIT. They discuss their attire for biometrics and the interview, the questions asked, and their responses. The speaker emphasizes the importance of preparation, confidence, and honesty. They also share personal anecdotes, such as attending a college farewell the day before the interview and having a sore throat, yet still successfully obtaining their visa. The video aims to reassure and guide others going through a similar process.

Takeaways

• 😀 The interviewee was a student at NJIT for Fall 2022 and had their visa interview in Chennai.
• 👔 For the visa interview, the interviewee wore formal attire to appear professional but comfortable.
• 🗓 The interview took place around the 13th or 14th, but exact dates were not specified.
• 📚 The interviewee was asked about their educational plans, the universities they applied to, and their admission status.
• 🏫 A tip was given to not mention admits from better universities to avoid potential visa rejection.
• 💼 The interviewee emphasized the importance of NJIT being a tier-one research university.
• 🧑‍🎓 Questions about previous travel outside India, GRE and IELTS scores, and graduation timing were asked.
• 💼 The interviewee's father funded their education, and it was advised to provide clear and concise information about funding.
• 👨‍👧‍👦 Having siblings was brought up, and the interviewee mentioned a younger sister.
• 🏛️ The interviewee's final year project was discussed, and it was advised to keep the explanation brief.
• 🌟 The interview felt conversational, and the interviewee emphasized the importance of confidence and preparation.
• 📢 Despite having a cough and a bad throat, the interviewee did not let it affect their performance.
• 📱 The interviewee advised not to bring extra items to the visa interview to avoid complications.
• 🙏 There was a moment of prayer for a successful outcome before the interview.
• 🗣️ The interviewee mentioned that it's not necessary to flatter the visa officer; answering questions well is sufficient.
• 💬 The interview concluded with the visa being approved, and the interviewee received a green slip.

Q & A

What was the visa interview experience like for the speaker?

The speaker described their visa interview experience as conversational and relatively straightforward, despite having a sore throat and attending a college farewell party the night before.

When did the speaker's visa interview take place?

The speaker's visa interview took place around the same time as their biometrics, which was approximately on the 13th or 14th, a year prior to the recording of the transcript.

What was the speaker's attire for the visa interview?

The speaker wore blue formal pants and a pink shirt for the visa interview, opting for a simple and professional look without tucking in the shirt.

How many universities did the speaker apply to and how many admits did they receive?

The speaker applied to five universities and received three admits, although they mentioned having applied to more but chose to say five to avoid giving a negative impression.

What advice does the speaker give regarding mentioning admits from better universities?

The speaker advises against mentioning admits from better universities to avoid the risk of visa rejection, as the visa officer may not consider personal reasons for choosing a different university.

What was the speaker's reason for choosing NJIT?

The speaker chose NJIT because it is a tier-one research university and they had done their research to determine it was the right fit for them.

Did the speaker have to take any standardized tests like the GRE or IELTS?

Yes, the speaker took both the GRE and IELTS, scoring a band of eight in IELTS.

What was the speaker's approach to answering questions about their father's profession?

The speaker provided a concise and specific answer about their father being a business owner, suggesting that being clear and avoiding open-ended answers can prevent follow-up questions.

What was the speaker's strategy for discussing their future career goals?

The speaker planned to become a software architect and mentioned that the courses they were taking were key to achieving this goal.

How did the speaker handle the question about their final year project?

The speaker kept the explanation of their final year project brief, focusing on the project's objective and the techniques used, without going into excessive detail.

What was the outcome of the speaker's visa interview?

The speaker's visa was approved after a series of questions that felt more like a conversation than an interrogation.

What was the speaker's advice for others preparing for a visa interview?

The speaker advised staying confident, being prepared, and answering questions honestly and concisely, emphasizing that the interview should feel like a conversation.