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| 11 | Rice University (TX) |
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| 12 | Stanford University (CA) |
| 14 | University of Utah |
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| 20 | Boston University |
| 20 | Harvard University (MA) |
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US - Top Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering schools
Visa Interview Questions
* Why the specified University.
* Which Universities did you apply to? (Both admits and rejects)?
* Show me your GRE scorecard.
* Where did you Undergraduate?
* Who is sponsoring you?
* What does your father do?
* What is your father's Income?
* How many brothers and sisters do you have?
* Do you have any relatives in
* What will you do after completing MS?
* Show your Experience Certificate. (If you are going to studies after some work experience)
* Why Study in
* Did you got any Scholarships?
* Have you got any Loans?
* Show your Pass Books/Bank statements.
* What is your Undergraduate GPA/Percentage?
* Parents retired? Then how will they pay?
* Tell about your university.
* Mention some professor names
* Tell me how can you prove that you are going to come back?
* Where did your brother/parents complete their studies?
* What's your Religion?
* Why are you leaving your current job? (If you are working)
* Have you ever been to US?
* What will you do after coming back to Home?
* You have so...brothers and sisters so your fathers saving are for all, Then how will he/ you finance?
* Where do your parents live (If they live in
* Do you know anyone (in
* Do you know anyone in US?
* What will you do if your Visa is rejected?
* Will you come back to home during summers?
* What do you think? Why University is giving Scholarship to you...
* Why do you wish to study in the
* If you have changed field of specialization, (for ex. If you are BE Mechanical and opting for MS in computer science) then what brought about the change?
* What steps have you taken to ensure that you will be able to perform well in the new field you wish to change to?
* What do you plan to study at the university?
* How many universities did you apply for?
* Which universities accepted you?
* Why did you select this particular university?
* What are your plans after graduation?
* How will you finance your education funds for 2 years (generally you have to prove that you can fund the first year of your education but we suggest that you be prepared with this answer)?
* Do you have a brother / sister, or any other relative already at this university?
US - Top Computer Engineering and Computer Science universities.
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Visa Interview Questions
* Why the specified University.
* Which Universities did you apply to? (Both admits and rejects)?
* Show me your GRE scorecard.
* Where did you Undergraduate?
* Who is sponsoring you?
* What does your father do?
* What is your father's Income?
* How many brothers and sisters do you have?
* Do you have any relatives in
* What will you do after completing MS?
* Show your Experience Certificate. (If you are going to studies after some work experience)
* Why Study in
* Did you got any Scholarships?
* Have you got any Loans?
* Show your Pass Books/Bank statements.
* What is your Undergraduate GPA/Percentage?
* Parents retired? Then how will they pay?
* Tell about your university.
* Mention some professor names
* Tell me how can you prove that you are going to come back?
* Where did your brother/parents complete their studies?
* What's your Religion?
* Why are you leaving your current job? (If you are working)
* Have you ever been to US?
* What will you do after coming back to Home?
* You have so...brothers and sisters so your fathers saving are for all, Then how will he/ you finance?
* Where do your parents live (If they live in
* Do you know anyone (in
* Do you know anyone in US?
* What will you do if your Visa is rejected?
* Will you come back to home during summers?
* What do you think? Why University is giving Scholarship to you...
* Why do you wish to study in the
* If you have changed field of specialization, (for ex. If you are BE Mechanical and opting for MS in computer science) then what brought about the change?
* What steps have you taken to ensure that you will be able to perform well in the new field you wish to change to?
* What do you plan to study at the university?
* How many universities did you apply for?
* Which universities accepted you?
* Why did you select this particular university?
* What are your plans after graduation?
* How will you finance your education funds for 2 years (generally you have to prove that you can fund the first year of your education but we suggest that you be prepared with this answer)?
* Do you have a brother / sister, or any other relative already at this university?
A list of American words used frequently, especially on the college campuses
Buzz Off - To brush off someone rudely Can - Restroom or toilet
Cop - A police officer
Cut - Unauthorized absence from a class Dough - Cash or money
Dude - A person, usually male. Frequently used as a term of address among young men. Implies a certain degree of mutual friendship and respect.
Fall - The onset of Autumn season, typically: August/ September
Fire - To fire someone'- to throw a person out of one's job
Common American Words.
FOB- Fresh Off Boat
Hairy - Difficult, hard to do
Hang Out - To gather in a casual and social manner
Homecoming - Football game where the alumni come back to campus
Jock - An athlete
Junior - A third year student at a high school, college or university
Pig Out - To overeat
Pop Quiz - An exam that is not announced nor expected
Quiz - A written or oral test, less formal than an examinationRain Check - If one is invited out, but already has plans for doing something else, one may say, ' I will take a rain check' implying accepting the invitation at a later date
Slacker - A younger person who does not work or go to school.
Sophomore -A second year student at a high school, college or university
Trimester - A period of study consisting of approximately three equal terms of 16 weeks during the academic year
Covering Letter for F1 visa
ABC
B.E Computer Science
XXXXXXXX
XXXXXX
XXXX
XXXXXX
INDIA.
Dear Sir/Madam,
Subject: Submission of application form to Graduate School for MS (Computer Science) for fall 200X.
I am aspiring student to have further studies at your esteemed university. In regard with this I am applying for your graduate school for M.S Degree in Computer Science for the Fall 2003. I am sending all the necessary documents along with filled application form. Enclosures are as follows:
1.Application DD ( if not payed online)
2.Filled Application form (if not submitted online)
3.An official bank statement and a copy of Affidavit of Support given by Sponsor
4.A copy of Resume(Bio-data)
5.A Statement of Purpose(SOP)
7.Copies of 11th+12th Marks list- Attested by institution head.(2)
8.Copies of B.Tech Memos- Attested by Institution head and University Registrar.(2)
9.Recommendation letters given by HOD and Lecturers.(3)
10.Copies of GRE and TOEFL score reports.
Miscellaneous Documents
1.Prabhava-Paper Presentation certificate(Software Architecture)
2.Service Certificate- Loyola Academy.
Please take note of the following:-
• My university (univ name) does not have the practice of sending Transcripts directly to universities, so in order to authenticate my transcripts I have requested them to seal and sign across the envelope.
• I have not produced the Recommendation letters in the format given by you. My Professors have given their Recommendations on their own letter pads. I request you to accept my Recommendation letters, which are in a different format.
VISA DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST
· Students leaving for the
· The following is a checklist of papers you need for your visa interview. When ALL documents are ready, e-mail us OR call us for your mock interview. We can either do a MOCK on the PHONE OR send you Mock Questions on the E-MAIL.
· All of the following documents must be in separate clear plastic folders and NOT in files and all in ORIGINAL
Prepare the following Documents:
1. VISA APPLICATION - These form/s are available at the US Application Center or check with our office. Xerox the form and fill it to the best of your ability, keep the original one for later. Please get it checked by us.
DS 156– This form has to be filled by all the applicants.
DS 157 – This form has to be filled by the male applicants less than 45 years of age.
DS 158 – This form has to be filled by all the applicants applying for F, J and M Visa.
2. PASSPORT - Must be valid for at least 6 months from the day you apply for your visa
3. COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHS – 50mm by 50mm. Confirm this size from the Visa Application form (or call & check this at the US Consulate)
4. I-20 FORM - When you receive this form and have it checked by us immediately. In the event of any errors, this form must be returned to the University and a new one has to be obtained, all this is very time consuming, so work on it immediately. The I-20 form has to be signed by YOU in the required space.
5. ACCEPTANCE LETTER - Admission letter from the University
6. LETTER OF FINANCIAL AID - Scholarships if any
7. BROCHURES - Catalogs of the University
8. LETTERS/ EMAILS of ADMISSION and REJECT of all the colleges you have applied.
9. TOEFL/GRE/GMAT/SAT - Original mark sheets
10. SCHOOL/COLLEGE MARK SHEETS - You may take certified true copies only if you have handed in the previous mark sheet and degree certificate for college admissions. Otherwise CARRY the ORIGINALS.
11. INCOME TAX ORDER FORMS & CHALLANS – (If your parents pay any taxes in
12. SALARY/EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATE - Letter of Appointment and/or Salary Certificate from your Parents Company/ Employer. If tax is deducted at source by the company, then your parents have to include the TDS certificate as well.
12b. BUSINESS DOCUMENTS – If your parents have business then please carry following documents –
ü Income tax papers of the company for the last 2 years
ü Partnership / Ownership deeds
ü Balance sheets of the company (Highlight Turnover and Profit)
ü
13. PROOF OF FIXED & LIQUID ASSETS - in your name, as well as those of your parents. With a summary of the assets you and your family holdings. Example: UTI, Life Insurance, Stocks, Bonds, Fixed Deposits, Property Deeds, any paper which indicates that your family has money.
14. BANK ACCOUNT - Your 1st year’s fees must be currently in the account. Hence proof of this in the form of a Pass Book entry/Bank Statement Printout.
15. VISA FEES - PLEASE CHECK WITH OUR OFFICE
16. SEVIS REGISTRATION FEE – Student’s whose I – 20 were issued after September 1, 2004, are required to pay $ 100 as SEVIS Registration fee.
We recommend paying the fee electronically, by completing Form I-901 through the Internet and using a credit card. Persons submitting the fee electronically will be able to print a receipt at the time of payment. Receipts must be presented to a consular officer at the time of taking the Visa Appointment, at the time of the visa interview, and again to an immigration officer at the port of entry into the
IMPORTANT NOTES -
1. Dress Code: Remember that you are a student and hence must not look like you are appearing for a formal business meeting at the US Consulate. You need to be neat, but casually dressed. Wear western dress, NOT Indian.
2. Students appearing at the Mumbai US Consulate: You DO NOT require any Chartered Accountants Statement, since you will be actually carrying your Originals, and you will prepare the Summary Statement as outlined above.
3. New International students may ENTER
4. You can APPLY for the Student Visa not earlier than 90 days before the date mentioned on I – 20.
If your sponsor is a
1. FINANCIAL AFFIDAVIT - also called the I-134 form filled, this must be signed and notarized by your sponsor. This form is available at any
2. SPONSOR’S LETTER OF EMPLOYMENT - on the employer's letterhead. For example, "Mr. X. has served as a Production Engineer with our organization for nine years, beginning January 03, 1982. His annual earnings currently stand at US $ ............
3. BANK LETTER - verifying the sponsor's credibility. This must be on the bank's letterhead. For example,
"Mr. X. has held a Savings Account with this bank since January 04, 1982. His average balance stands at US $ .......... To the best of our knowledge, his account is in good standing."
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