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Lawd23:
A friend of mine has interview 6th of November. She just recently passed her law school exam and her date of call to bar is 29th of November. She intend traveling on 14th to return 21 before her call to bar date. Should she carry her call to bar invitation card and other
law school documents with her to the embassy to show she won't abscond and to prove her ties because she will surely return before her call to bar date. Suggestions please

Documents are not heavy. She can carry as much documents that she feels is important to her case. I advice that all the documents are carefully arranged in a particular order for easy access incase the VO asks for any document.

She should focus more on how to explain the trip to the VO. Is it plainly for tourism or for an event? Also highlight her other ties to the VO. I personally don't think the "call to bar date" is a strong tie as such.

Mizwisdom:
Lol this is hilarious, so if they have a way of detecting lies, why are there still people who use their visas to migrate?

It's alright if you think it's hilarious. Of course in everything there are people who are able to cheat the system. But don't make yourself a scape goat shaa.

ishiamu:
Not likei can't fund it, just that its some sort of promise for not going with them , when they went for theirs ... But thanks for your response

If it is the truth please carry on.. I have a similar story to yours. I was discouraged but I was stubborn about it, because it was the truth. And guess what, I got my Visa approved without much hassle. Go for the interview with your father's( I am assuming he is the sponsor)bank statement as well as yours to be on the safe side.

Just make sure you indicate this in the form. And be ready to answer questions about your parent's source of income and occupation. Also be ready to answer questions about the trip they took without you.(like you mentioned earlier).

PS: if it's not true, I feel they have a way of detecting lies..

All the best.

jj17cv:
@Chacha22
Congratulations So you are the third person after the 2old old ppl

Thank you!.
Well I dont know ooh...
Also I doubt if it was just 3 people that were given yesterday. Giving the crowd it will be hard for one to estimate the exact number of successful applicants.

Hi guys, so I got my visa approved yesterday.

I stumbled on this thread few days ago when I was googling possible interview questions. You guys are doing a great job..kudos to everyone

I got to the embassy and went through all the initial checks. It was my first time, so I thought every check was the last. Hahahaha. Anyway find my transcript below.
Brief background: I am a single lady in her late twenties. (downside). I studied in an EU country (possible upside)

V.O :good morning
Me :good morning
V.O: What do you do?
Me(heard how do you do) I am fine thank you
V.O (Looks up and repeats the question)
Me (Screams Chai in my head and immediately composes myself ) I Teach at ### Uni. And i will like to add that I got a consultancy job after filling the DS160 form. My new income......
V.O (Interrupts) What do you teach?
Me: Xx, XX, xx and Xx
V.O: so where are you travelling to
Me: I actually want to go to city Xyz for a short vacation
V.O: do you know anyone in usa.
Me: No I don't.
V.O why city Xyz in particular?
Me: my sister visited years back for an award ceremony and had so many nice things to say about the city. I was supposed to travel with her but my parents refused and promised to sponsor the trip at another time.
V.O: (short giggle) So your father is sponsoring the trip now?
Me :Yes. (Ps: I stated this in my application. A friend told me it was a red flag because I earn well. But I went ahead because it was the truth)
V.O: what does your father do
ME: he is a ##### in #####
V.O how many siblings do you have
ME: I have ## sisters and ##brothers
V.O :where is your sister that went on vacation in ### year now
Me: she is studying at #####
V:O: so you mean you dont know anyone in the usa.
ME AT this point my mind did a 360, because she asked as if she just saw someone on her computer that said he/she knows me. ) No I dont know anyone personally in the USA.
V.O: how long do you intend to stay.
Me: 5 days, unfortunately thats all my annual leave can permit me at this time.
V.O I will hold your passport back (hands me a white form) You will receive a notification once its ready for pickup.
Me: Thank you very much. (picks the white form puts it in a folder and walks away).

I wasnt asked for any document except my passport which she looked at thoroughly.

A few pointers: Act confidently. Even if you feel you flooped a particular question just carry on. Look at the V:O in the face while answering questions. ( not stare down ooh) Be sincere and truthfull in your application. Dont try to play smart with them. I have a feeling they have been trained to detect any form of deceit. Above all no matter how awkward your situation may sound, state it as it is.


I am excited for my vacation. I will buy choco for you guys on my way back. �