Fall 2018- F1 Student Visa Experience: (Chennai Consulate | State University of New York at Buffalo | Computer Science- Approved)

Applicant Profile:

University: State University of New York at BuffaloProgram: MS in Computer Science

Chennai ConsulateDate: May 2018Result: ApprovedCounter Number: 27

Visa Interview Transcript:

ME: Good morning ma'am!VO: Hello, good morning.Passed over my passport.

VO: What is the purpose of your trip to the USA?ME: To pursue a master's degree in Computer Science at SUNY Buffalo.

VO: Please hand me your I-20.ME: Handed it over.

VO: Did you take the GRE? What was your score?ME: I scored 308.

VO: Which college did you attend for your undergraduate studies? What was your CGPA?ME: I completed my undergrad at xxx college with a CGPA of 8.93 out of 10.

VO: Why have you chosen SUNY Buffalo?ME: The program offers great diversity and curriculum flexibility that aligns with my interests. Furthermore, the research being conducted by Ken Regan is fascinating, and I am very keen on the prospect of working with them.

VO: What does that research involve?ME: Detecting cheating in chess matches.

VO: Ah, detecting cheating, that's wonderful! Have you applied to any other universities?ME: Yes, UTD, Colorado Denver, NCSU, and SUNY Buffalo.

VO: Why choose SUNY Buffalo over the others?ME: I discovered that the program allows students to customize their entire course of study to fit their needs, which is not an option at the other institutions.

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VO: I see, that makes sense! Who is funding your education?ME: My parents are sponsoring me, and I have also secured an education loan from Indian bank.

VO: What is your parents' occupation?ME: They run a business (provided a brief description of their enterprise).

Returned the I-20 to me. After typing away for about thirty seconds, she said:VO: Your visa has been approved and you will receive it in 3-4 days.ME: Thank you.