J-1 Visa Embassy Interview Preparation

What is one of the things the interviewing officer is looking for during the embassy interview?

• Your favorite movie

• Your ties to return to your home country

• Your favorite food

• Your favorite color

What should you NOT mention when referring to your program during the interview?

• Education

• Work

• Training

• Immigration

What is the purpose of the Cultural Exchange J-1 Program?

• To study in the U.S.

• To stay in the U.S. permanently

• To acquire new professional skills and learn U.S. business methods

• To find a job in the U.S.

What should you mention about your training program to the consulate officer?

• That you will not follow the Training Plan

• That you will acquire specific and new professional skills different from those in your home country

• That you will stay in the U.S. after your program ends

• That you will work at the Host Company

What should you bring to the Embassy interview to show ties to your home country?

• Proof of U.S. residency

• Proof of English language proficiency

• Proof of address and property ownership

• Proof of employment in the U.S.

What should you NOT say during the interview?

• That you are coming to the U.S. to learn English

• That you have enough English skills

• That you have been residing in your home country

• That you will do whatever the company wants

What documents should you take to the Embassy interview?

• Passport, DS-160 form, and proof of employment in the U.S.

• Proof of English language proficiency, school documents, and previous US DS-2019

• DS-2019 form, DS-160 form, and SEVIS I-901 Receipt

• DS-2019 form, DS-7002 signed training plan, and proof of address

What should you update HPUSA on after your Embassy Interview?

• The status of your visa

• Your favorite food

• Your favorite movie

• Your travel plans

What should you NOT mention about your future plans in the U.S.?

• Permanent residency

• Cultural exchange experiences

• Future employment

• Further studies

What should you NOT argue with the consulate officer during the interview?

• Your favorite color

• Your ties to your home country

• Your future plans

• Your English language skills