7 Things to Prepare Before Your US F-1 Visa Interview

Consular officers typically decide within minutes, so clarity and confidence matter more than volume of documents.

Bring your I-20, SEVIS fee receipt, DS-160 confirmation, financial evidence, and academic transcripts — but be ready to explain your study plans in your own words.

Practice answering 'why this university' and 'what will you do after graduation' clearly. We run mock interviews with every student before their visa appointment.