1. Why are you going to the US?
2. Why do you want to study in the USA?
3. Why did you choose this university?
4. How many universities did you apply to?
5. Why do you wish to study in the US and not in India?
6. Why did you select the University?
7. Do you have any relatives in the US?
8. What is your GRE/GMAT/SAT/TOEFL?
9. Do you intend to work in the USA?
10. Are you aware of your working rights in the USA as a student?
11. Where did you do your bachelor’s degree from?
12. What is your Undergraduate GPA/Percentage?
13. Where is this university located?
14. Give me three reasons why you chose this university?
15. Have you ever been to the US?
16. How can you prove that you will come back after finishing your studies?
17. Give me three reasons as to why would you want to come back to India after the
completion of the program
18. Could you please show me your GRE/TOEFL scorecard?
19. What will you do after completing MS?
20. Do you know anyone (In USA) or in your University?
21. What will you do if your visa is rejected?
22. (If you have changed the field of specialization, e.g., you have bachelor’s degree
in Mechanical engineering and are going for masters in computer science) Why
do you want to change your major?
23. What steps have you taken to ensure that you will be able to perform well in the
new field you wish to change to?
24. Why do you think the university is giving scholarship to you?
25. (If you are currently working) Why are you leaving your current job?
26. (If you are going for higher studies after working for sometime) Can I see your
work experience certificates?
27. Who is going to finance your education?
28. What does your father do?
29. How many brothers and sisters are you?
30. What is your father’s annual income?
31. Do you think your parents can afford sending you to the USA?
32. Are your parents retired? If yes, how will they pay for your education expenses?
33. Can you please show me your father’s income proof for the last three years?
34. How will your father arrange the finances for your studies?
35. Show me documentary evidence of the following:
1. Fixed deposits
2. Loan sanction
3. Property mortgaged for loan
4. PF/PPF/GPF/savings account/NSC/ recurring deposit