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5 Commonly Asked Questions During Student Visa Interview

Clarity of purpose and competency in learning are the two fundamental traits that go a long way to visa approval. Mentioned below are the 5 most important questions (with sample answers) one should prepare on to make it to the Student visa application and approval.

Why do you want to pursue your education from our country?

Insight: clarity of purpose

This question is asked to adjudge a candidate’s clarity of purpose behind the selection of Study Abroad Destination and pre-empts a justification towards the selection of university in that particular Country. A candidate is expected to provide country-specific information that match with the career objective. It is thus well advised that one should not start providing all sorts of generic information about the country, but rather try to be specific. Some useful pointers may include:

  • Apprenticeship programmes
  • High-end research in the chosen field
  • Government support
  • Promising learning environment
  • Experiential/Action Learning

Often it is seen that candidates babble negative information about the home country and excessively praise the country of their choice. Maintain a stance of neutrality throughout the interview. Clarity and competence is what is required.

Why did you select this particular university?

Insight: clarity and competence

Though a candidate may regard this question to be revolving around the previous one, what sets it apart is that herein a candidate can give factual information on the university. Your answer should revolve around the effort you undertook to choose the university and fulfilling the course requirements. Mentioning specific features of the university like names and details of course benefits, names of professors, apprenticeship, alumni reviews, and college ranking demonstrates that you have done a thorough research and are confident to excel at the university.

Why don’t you do this course in India?

Insight: Research and Due Diligence

The candidate is expected to respond in a way that shows how India may not hold the promise in terms of supporting infrastructure, research wing that is required to learn about the subject and how your research has given you the reasons behind the selection of university/college that meets your requirements. But, on any account, it is advised to avoid extreme language patterns. Rather than saying, India doesn’t have colleges, professors, and infrastructure, it’s better to say that India doesn’t have the adequate research support facility, or that by studying abroad, you will be in a much better position to take back your learning and serve for your country.

What you plan to do after completing your studies?

Insight: Stay or serve in home country

Though countries do provide stay-back options, an answer that offers a promise of serving in one’s home country is also preferred over the rest. Intent to return after completion of the course programme allows the visa officer to be convinced of the fact that overseas students aren’t going to put any pressure in their country in terms of employment and other incentives. The main objective should be to show learning and not employment as the purpose of choosing the study abroad destination.

How are you going to fund your education?

Insight: Financial due diligence

It is imperative to show readiness in terms of procurement of finance and appropriate planning for execution to finance the entire course duration. Correct checks have to be ensured in terms of liquidity, cash flow management, transaction records, tax invoice, and transfer details all are seriously considered. Accounting leads to accountability, a thorough financial planning demonstrates well that the goal is a mix of both desire and strategy.




This post first appeared on Global Opportunities – Study Abroad Consultant, please read the originial post: here

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