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Fall 2017 – F1 Student Visa Experience: (Chennai Consulate | Georgia Institute of Technology | Computational Science & Engineering - Approved)

Applicant Profile: University: Midwestern State University Course: MS in Computational Science & Engineering First Attempt Chennai Consulate Date: August 2017 Status: Approved Visa Interview Transcript: The visa officer was a pleasant individual ME: Passing the passport through the slot: Good morning, sir! VO: Good morning! How are yo

11 Jun 2026

Fall 2016 Visa Experience: (Mumbai Consulate | Northeastern University (NEU) | Data Analytics)

Applicant Profile: University: Northeastern University (NEU) Course: MS in Data Analytics Engineering Mumbai Consulate Date: 8th June 2016 Status: Approved VISA Interview Experience VO: Hi Me: Good afternoon VO: So have you travelled to any other countries? Me: Yes I've been to Thailand

11 Jun 2026

Fall 2016 Visa Experience: (Mumbai Consulate | Southern Methodist University(SMU) | Networks and Telecommunications)

(Long Post but Worth A Read as it’s the Most Unique Visa Experience Ever) University: Southern Methodist University(SMU)Course- MS in Networks and Telecommunications First AttemptMumbai ConsulateDate: July 2016Counter No- 31 VO: Good Morning Sir..!! (VO was a lady in her mid 40's)ME: (Passed my Pas

11 Jun 2026

Fall 2016- F1 Student Visa Experience: (Chennai Consulate | University of Michigan, Dearborn | Information System- Approved)

Profile Details: University: University of Michigan, Dearborn Course: MS in Information System First Attempt Chennai Consulate Date: July 2016 Status: Approved Visa interview Experience: I was the second candidate for the VO. He was in mid 40's and he was very involved in the financial documents of th

11 Jun 2026

Fall 2016 Visa Experience: (Chennai Consulate | Georgia State University (GSU) | Analytics)

Profile Details: University: Georgia State University (GSU)Program: MS in Analytics First TryChennai ConsulateResult: RefusalVisa Interview Transcript: Me: Good Morning, Ma'amVO: HiMe: Here is my passportVO: Do you have your I-20?Me: Yes, Ma'amVO: When did you finish your graduation?Me: 2015VO: What have you been doi

11 Jun 2026

Fall 2015 - F1 Student Visa Experience: (Mumbai Consulate | Silicon Valley University | Computer Science - Approved)

Profile Details: University: Silicon Valley UniversityCourse: MS in Computer Science Second AttemptMumbai ConsulateDate: August 2015Status: ApprovedCounter No: 35 Visa Interview Experience:  I searched the counters to see the VO who rejected me earlier, he was a psyco, felt happy wen I didn’t find

11 Jun 2026

Fall 2015 - F1 Student Visa Experience: (Hyderabad Consulate | California State University, Los Angeles | Computer Science - Approved)

Profile Details: University: California State University, Los Angeles Course: MS in Computer Science First Attempt Mumbai Consulate Date: July 2015 Status: Approved Counter No: 29 Visa Interview Experience: Reached the consulate at 9:15 with only a document file and an umbrella (an analog watch is a

11 Jun 2026

Ultimate Guide On FAFSA Scholarship For International Students

Anyone applying to universities in the US has likely encountered FAFSA. Have you looked into the FAFSA scholarship and felt overwhelmed by all the available data? There is no need to worry, because we have you covered. FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid, representing a federal financial aid system for

11 Jun 2026

F1 Visa Slots for Spring 2026-27 in India: Key Dates & Schedule

11 Jun 2026