May 23 in ❓Questions❓
F-1 / F-2 Visas
This question came up at work yesterday and I thought it would be helpful to share with the community.
An F-1 student reported that his wife and children had failed their visa interview. According to the student, the embassy interviewer denied his family because he didn't believe they had the financial resources to live in the U.S.
Takeaways for the group:
The reason interviewers ask questions is to see how the applicant responds. Sounds obvious, right? But in this case, the student was upset at the interviewer for asking a question that his wife didn't know how to answer. I explained to him that U.S. officials are very concerned about people coming to the U.S. and becoming a 'public charge,' someone who uses welfare, food stamps, etc.
Yes, the interviewer challenged the wife a bit. He apparently made comments like, 'why would you choose this area, it's so expensive?' and 'I don't think you'll be able to afford the cost of living there.'
Visa interviews are stressful. I get it. But what the wife needed to do was confirm their ability to afford the stay and provide reasons for choosing that area.
"Yes, it is more expensive than the cost of living here at home. But my husband and I have created a monthly budget to make sure we have enough money for us all to stay in the U.S. while he's studying. Plus, it's a very safe neighborhood with great schools, so the investment is worth it for our family.'
Had she responded with something along these lines, her outcome probably would have been very different.
I hope this perspective is helpful! And if you have your own question, feel free to start your own thread using the "Write Something" section up top. I'll be happy to answer, and your fellow community members may benefit too (you never know who has the exact same question but is too shy to ask!).
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