Applicant Background:
University: Texas A&M University Course: MS in Industrial Engineering
Hyderabad Consulate Date: May 2018 Status: Approved Counter No: 12 Visa Interview Experience:
OFC appointment The entire procedure is extremely fluid. Staff members are present at every stage to assist you. They collect your fingerprints and facial scan and place a barcode label on your passport. Required documents: Passport, DS-160, Appointment confirmation
Following Day - Visa interview I arrived at 10:00 am and exited by 11:30 am. I witnessed 1 approval and 2 denials ahead of me. The visa officer was in her late 20s. A staff member had already collected my I-20 and passport and handed them to her prior to my turn.
ME: Good morning VO: (occupied typing on her computer) I am unable to locate your SEVIS payment. Give me a moment. (Speaking quietly)
VO: I see you are employed at XYZ Ltd. What is your compensation? ME: When I started at XYZ Ltd., my initial pay was ×××/annum. I received a raise last year, so it is currently ××××/annum.
VO: When did you graduate? ME: 2015
VO: What have you been occupied with since that time? ME: I have been employed at XYZ Ltd. as an Assistant Manager ever since.
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VO: So I see you are heading to Texas A &M University? What other universities did you submit applications to? ME: OSU, NEU and NCSU (Mentioned the full names)
VO: Why is Texas your choice? ME: My long term career objective is to build an industrial workflow that is fully autonomous and operates without human intervention. The academic syllabus at TAMU fits precisely (VO interrupted)
VO: How does that function? ME: It essentially combines conventional manufacturing methods with automation and digital transformation.
VO: What is your GRE result? ME: 320
VO: Bachelor's grade? ME: 9.2
VO: Were you the valedictorian then? ME: No ma'am. Our institution had separate sections. I was the topper among the Mechanical Engineering students. The peak CGPA in our institution was 9.8.
VO: Share the details of your funds. ME: I possess personal funds of $8000 and family funds of $24k.
VO: Can you state that in lacs? ME: (I had kept all figures in USD. I rapidly multiplied by 60, taking a brief pause) Personal funds of around 5 lacs and family funds of roughly 13 lacs.
VO: Did you secure any financing? ME: Yes ma'am. I secured a loan of $33k, which matches my I-20 total.
VO: May I view your loan sanction letter and bank account records? ME: (Passed the paperwork to her)
VO: Has this loan been finalized? ME: Yes ma'am. (She walked away with the document to verify, presumably. She returned after approximately 5 minutes)
VO: (adjusts her headset, taking her time) Congratulations! Your visa has been granted.
ME: Wonderful! Thank you ma'am. VO: Study diligently and remember to carry your I-20 to your port of entry. It will be required.
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