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- [Narrator] Congratulations on taking the first steps
towards studying abroad in the United States.
We here at the Global Students Success Program
strive to help international students like yourself
achieve success in your academic journey.
First, you need to obtain your student visa
to study in the U.S.
The visa interview is the most important step
in the visa application process.
During your interview a U.S. consular officer
will ask questions and review your documents
to determine if you are qualified to receive a visa.
To help you with this process we've put together seven tips
to prepare you for your U.S. student visa interview.
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Come prepared, dress professionally, be polite
and answer questions truthfully, quickly and clearly.
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Please remember, the visa interview will be
conducted only in English.
It is best to practice your English conversation skills
with your agent, GSSP staff member,
or a native English speaker well before your interview.
Do not memorize prepared answers or speeches.
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The U.S. consular officer is interviewing only you
so please don't bring your parents
or other family members with you to the interview.
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To better understand how and when you will return
to your home country, the interviewing officer may ask you
questions about your connections to your home country.
He or she may ask about your grades, educational objectives,
future employment plans in your home country, your family
or other relationships and financial prospects
that you own or may inherit.
If a consular officer believes that you will not return
to your home country after you complete your studies,
your student visa will be denied
so please be clear about your answers.
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Although you may participate in work study
or internship programs during your studies,
you must be able to explain how studying
in the United States and your intended degree program
relate to your future professional career
back in your home country.
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You will need to explain the reasons your are entering
the GSSP and how the program will help you
toward success in your studies.
The consular officer must understand that the GSSP
is a full-time on campus program at the university
in which you will earn university credits
toward your degree program at the host university.
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Be prepared to explain how you will support yourself
financially while studying in the U.S.
Be sure you have enough money to support yourself.
We help these tips will help you succeed
in your student visa interview.
To request a practice visa interview or for any
additional questions, please contact a GSSP representative.
We thank you for your time and wish you the best of luck
with your academic journey.
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