Sample Student Visa (F1) Interview Questions

The interview is the most important part of your visa application. The visa officer may ask you questions related to your past qualifications, test scores, financial strength, family background, interests, why you want to study in that country, your interests , your future plans etc to determine that your intentions are genuine and your only reason to go abroad is to study and gain a qualification. The visa interview can be between 5 to 15 minutes during which you will need to prove that your intentions are to genuinely study.

While every interviewer is different and there are no set questions the visa officer might ask, we have outlined some commonly asked visa interview questions which will give you some idea:

- Why have you chosen this specific University?

- What do you know about the University?

- How will studying this course benefit you?

- Which other universities did you apply to?

- What are your career plans after you complete your degree?

- What are your expectations after completing your degree?

- What job or career do u have in mind?

- What is your score in TOEFL or IELTS or GRE? 

- What is your undergraduate Academic GPA/Percentage?

- How many backlogs did u have?

- It appears as if you won’t be coming back!

- What will you do if your visa is rejected?

- Did you ever apply for student visa before?

- Did you apply for any sort of visa before?

- How many members are in your family?

- Who is sponsoring you?

- What is the income of your father/mother? And What do they do?

- Can I have a look at your bank statements?

- Do you know anyone in the country & Are you planning to stay with him/her?

- How do you intend to repay the education expenses you will incur?

- Why should you be given a Student Visa?

- What got you interested in It or business or the specific subject you want to study ?  

- Why don't you do this course in your country (India)?

This interview will make or break your entire process of obtaining a US student visa. 

Proving you have good English skills during the interview is important and would make a good impression. Be honest: Do not give vague answers, don’t memorize a speech and do not make overstatements. 

The visa officer is looking for students who are honest, well prepared, confident and positive attitude and body language.

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Master of Technology (Enterprise Systems and Business Analytics) at Federation University, Australia

The Master of Technology (Enterprise Systems and Business Analytics) is post-graduate program that can be completed in 2 years. This program gives students the opportunity to gain a deep understanding of relevant topics and technology pertaining to ES (like ERP, SCM, and CRM) , BPR, Big Data, Business Analytics, Cloud Computing, IS Security, Project Management and IT strategy, using some cutting edge technologies from leading vendors like SAP, IBM, SAS and Teradata.

This program enhances the student ability to comprehend how and why these systems provide economic, technological, operational and strategic value to an adopting organisation. It unleashes the strategies to manage ES implementation in order to achieve the anticipated benefits. 

Apart from all the above this course provides hands on experience with ES plus courses in this program are embedded with software's from leading ES vendors like SAP. Students not only develop skills in learning SAP but also gain the opportunity to prepare for SAP certifications related to business processes, business intelligence and HANA. By doing this, students will have a competitive advantage in the job market.

Master of Technology (ES & BA) is accredited by Australian Computer Society (ACS) as professional level courses. The ACS has reciprocal arrangements with many international computer societies and student qualification will be recognized around the world.

The course is regularly reviewed to ensure they have national and international relevance. Our close links with major industries play an important role in the design of our courses which will greatly benefit our graduates. The university is ranked Victoria’s #1 university for Teaching Quality, Student Support and Graduate Full-time Employment

Students will need overall Academic IELTS band score of 6.0, with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent to gain a direct entry. The fee for international students is A$ 26500 per annum. 

The course is available at Ballarat (Mt Helen) campus in Victoria and Brisbane, apart from this the course is also available at Melbourne Institute of Technology (Melbourne & Sydney Campus) and ATMC (Melbourne campus)

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Engineering Programs (Postgraduate) at The University of New Castle - Australia

The University of New Castle (UON) in Australia is a global leader in engineering education, this is where you can develop world-changing engineering solutions. You can further gain professional recognition for your engineering degrees through Engineers Australia which qualifies you as a professional engineer who can work almost anywhere in the world.

The university is ranked in the TOP 250 universities in the world including being ranked No. 8 in the world for Automation and Control Engineering, Its is also the No. 1 university in the state of New South Wales educational experience and teaching quality apart from being  One of only three Australian member institutions of the Ge3 - Global Engineering Education Exchange program. UON graduates in Engineering are known for receiving  some of the highest graduate salaries in Australia. 93% of engineering graduates found employment within four months of completion of their course.

Here is the list of post-graduate Engineering programs at the University of New Castle, Australia:

• -Master of Professional Engineering (Chemical)
• -Master of Professional Engineering (Civil)
• -Master of Professional Engineering (Computer Systems)
• -Master of Professional Engineering (Software)
• -Master of Professional Engineering (Electrical & Electronic)
• -Master of Professional Engineering (Environmental)
• -Master of Professional Engineering (Mechanical)
• -Master of Professional Engineering (Mechatronics) 

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Australia – Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) Explained

The Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) visa gives a great opportunity to stay back and work in Australia after completing the course. It enables you and your immediate family to study live and work in Australia from 18 months to 4 years. This work visa is a huge incentive for many people to consider studying in Australia. This visa is also known as Temporary Residence(TR) or TR Visa by some students.

The basic eligibility for this 485 Temporary Graduate Visa is :

• You must be less than 50 years of age.

• You must have met the English language requirement.

• Must have enrolled in the approved course for at least two academic years (92 weeks).

• The approved course must have been instructed in English and completed in no less than 16 calendar months. 

This temporary graduate visa (subclass 485) has two streams: 
 
-Graduate Work stream and 
-Post-Study Work stream
 
Below is an outline of both Graduate work stream and Post study work stream which are available for international students after they complete their studies. 

Graduate Work Stream

This visa is for international students who have recently graduated with skills and qualifications that are relevant to specific occupations Australia needs. It lets you live, study and work in Australia temporarily. Students must have completed a qualification relevant to an occupation on the skilled occupation list. This visa is valid for 18 months. Students can bring their immediate family members

To be eligible :

• You must completed your course as a result of at least two academic years (92 weeks) study and must have been physically present in Australia for at least 16 calendar months to complete the study

• You must be awarded at least one degree, diploma or trade qualification and

• You must meet the English language requirements (a minimum score of 6 in each component of the IELTS exam or equivalent score in another specified English language test), as well as health, good character and security requirements. You will also need to provide evidence that you have health insurance to cover the duration of the graduate work stream visa

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Post Study work stream

This visa is for international students who have recently graduated with a degree from an Australian institution. It lets you live and work in Australia and is usually valid for 2 and 4 years, depending on your qualification. Students can bring their immediate family members

To be eligible :

•  You will need to have graduated from an Australian bachelor degree, masters by coursework degree, masters by research degree or doctoral degree in the six months before applying for the visa. Students who graduate from courses below bachelor degree level are not eligible to apply for the post-study work visa.
• * You will need to meet the Australian study requirement, meaning that your course of study must have been completed in Australia over a period of at least two academic years (92 weeks) and be registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
• You will need to meet English language requirements (a minimum score of 6 in each component of the IELTS exam or equivalent score in another specified English language test), as well as health, good character and security requirements. You will also need to provide evidence that you have health insurance to cover the duration of the post-study work visa
• Validity of Post Study Work Visa
• Students who are graduating from a bachelor degree or masters by coursework degree will be eligible for a two-year (2 year) post-study work visa.
• Students who are graduating from masters by research degree will be eligible for a three-year (3 year) post-study work visa.
• Students who are graduating from a doctoral degree will be eligible for a four-year (4 year) post study work visa.

New Regional Visas: International students who study in institutions from regional Australia get an extra 1 to 2 years extension to their post-study work stream 485 visas. Regional Australia is an initiative from the government of Australia to fill the skill shortage and boost the economy in the regional areas of Australia.

To be eligible :   You will need to have graduated from an Australian bachelor degree, masters by coursework degree, masters by research degree or doctoral degree in the six months before applying for the visa. Students who graduate from courses below bachelor degree level are not eligible to apply for the post-study work visa.

Under this initiative, all the locations in Australia have been classified into three categories. (Category 1, 2 and 3).  See Below:

Category 1 - For the students graduating from a college /university from below mentioned cities/regions

Sydney

Melbourne

Brisbane

Two (2) years post study work visa for international students completing Bachelors and Masters degrees (minimum 92 weeks), 3 years for Masters by Research and 4 years for PhD. Graduate

Category 2 - For the students graduating from a college /university from these cities/regions (one year added to existing stay back)

Perth	Adelaide	Gold coast	Canberra
Sunshine Coast	Hobart	Geelong	Newcastle
Wollongong	Illawara	Lake Macquarie

International students studying at above regional universities will be eligible to access an additional year in Australia on a post-study work visa (Which means a Bachelors or Masters graduate can get up to 3 years of PSW visa).

Category 3 - For the students graduating from a college /university from these cities/regions (two year added to existing stay back)

Darwin	Launceston	Toowoomba	Springfield
Albury_Wodonga	Lismore	Bendigo	Ipswich
Cairns	Wagga Wagga	Gladstone	Townsville
Bundaberg	Mackey	Arimidale	Orange
Rockhampton	Emerald	Noosa	& more

International students studying at above regional universities will be eligible to access an additional 2 years in Australia on a post-study work visa (Which means a Bachelors or Masters graduate can get up to 4 years of PSW visa)

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Post by: Nishidhar Reddy Borra
               Director – Atlas Consultants
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Study Hospitality at NZMA, New Zealand

 Study NZ Diploma in Hospitality Management (Level 6) at New Zealand Management Academies (NZMA), New Zealand. This is a one year course

New Zealand. NZMA is a part of the UP Education and provider of high quality job ready courses. The New Zealand Qualification Authority has ranked NZMA as a Category 2 provider which is the highest ranking among institutes in NZ. NZMA is very popular among Indian students. It attracts many international students from all around the world. 

NZMA’s wide range of vocational courses and qualifications will help you get an awesome job in one of these exciting industries. NZMA has ten thriving campuses – five in Auckland (Sylvia Park, Auckland City, Manukau, Otahuhu, Mt Wellington), one in Hamilton, Wellington, Rotorua and Christchurch. All of our campuses are fully equipped with purpose-built, top of the line facilities. From bars, cafes and commercial kitchens, to retail shops, live contact centre suites and construction workshops – the realistic workplace training environments at all campuses will get you work-ready quicker. While studying here, you can be assured of a welcoming and friendly society with an excellent support system for international students. 

The  Hospitality Management qualification at NZMA opens the doors to a vibrant and exciting career in hospitality and tourism. With numerous job opportunities available across a broad spectrum of specialities, the Hospitality Management courses are an excellent choice for students looking to gain practical experience in a rapidly expanding industry.

NZMA is committed to working with students, alumni and their Student Careers Centre to assist all Hospitality Management graduates to step on the ladder to success, from the first term through to graduation and beyond.

Previous NZMA graduates of Hospitality Management programmes are employed across New Zealand and all over the world. You will learn how to manage all areas of a hospitality business, including facilities, inventory, operations and staff management. You will study hospitality operating procedures and compliance requirements, staffing strategies, and facility and inventory management using a blend of theoretical and practical learning that emphasizes applied knowledge.

Further this course equips students for supervisory and team leader roles, or junior/trainee management positions within a range of hospitality sectors such as kitchens, restaurants, bars, cafés, accommodation, catering or hotels.

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La Trobe University - Australia

La Trobe University is a public research university based in Australia. The main campus is located in the Melbourne suburb of Bundoora, occupying over 600 acres. There are two other major campuses in Bendigo and Albury-Wondonga and two smaller regional campuses located in Mildura and Shepparton and two  city campus in Melbourne's CBD and Sydney CBD.

•  Accounting, Finance & Analytics

•  Business & Management

•  Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management

•  Information Technology

•  Cyber security

•  Engineering

•  Science & Biosciences

•  Health & Nursing 

La Trobe University in Australia is internationally renowned for its academic excellence and innovation. La Trobe University is a member of the Innovative Research Universities, an Australian group that collectively receives over $340 million in research grants. Its  has been confirmed as one of Australia's leading research universities, climbing to third in Victoria, based on the Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) 2012 report.

In addition to this La Trobe University is ranked in the world's top 400 universities by all three major independent ranking agencies. The university recorded a strong result in the respected Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) - La Trobe University is now ranked at 307 in the world. The Times Higher Education World University Rankings2021 placed La Trobe at 201-250th and ranked it 52nd globally in the 2019 Golden Age Rankings.

The 2021 QS World University Rankings ranked La Trobe University 400th in the world. These rankings placed La Trobe in the top 2 per cent of universities globally. La Trobe secured its position among the world's elite institutions, featuring 38th in the world in sports-related subjects, and in the top 100 global universities for nursing and archaeology

La Trobe has a long history of establishing mutually beneficial relationships with government, private business, community groups and schools that deliver exceptional results and open doors for its students.

La Trobe has plenty of on courses on offer for international students to choose from. Subject areas covered include the following:

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La Trobe has continuous admission and we recommend you to contact our counsellors for more information. The entry requirements vary depending on the specific degree you want to apply for. Generally speaking, La Trobe requires an average level of academic performance and will evaluate your application in relation to your past and current studies, your grades and the courses that you are currently enrolled in.

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Pearson test of English – All you need to know

PTE Academic (The Pearson Test of English) is the world’s leading computer-based test of English for study abroad and immigration.  The PTE exam focuses on real-life English used in academic surroundings. PTE Academic English test assesses the listening, reading, speaking and writing skills of the test taker. It is accepted by thousands of universities worldwide. 

Typically, PTE Academic results are available within five business days.

Test Format: It is a three-hour test with three sections:

                -Speaking & Writing- 77 to 93 minutes
                -Listening- 45 to 57 minutes
                -Reading-32 to 40 minutes

During the three hour test session there will be three main parts to the test: speaking and writing (together), listening and reading. There are twenty different question formats, ranging from multiple choice through to essay writing and interpreting information.

PTE Academic assesses real-life, academic content, so you will hear excerpts from lectures and view graphs and charts. You will hear a range of accents in the test, from British and American to non-native speakers, so you will be exposed to the type of accents you will encounter in everyday life.

Validity of the PTE score: PTE Academic scores are valid for up to two years from the date of the exam. This means if you fail to go abroad within two years, you will have to reappear for the test and then apply.

PTE fees: Currently the price of appearing for the test is INR 13,300. However, in case of booking for the test late, candidates have to pay an extra charge of INR 665, which means the total amount is INR 13,965/-

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Top 5 reasons why Canada could be a great choice for Indian students

Here are the top 5 reasons why Canada could be a great choice:

 World-class education
Canadian college and university degrees /diplomas are recognized around the world. The Canadian educational system encourages cross-disciplinary studies and the development of transferable skills (e.g., critical thinking, teamwork and communications) and uses cutting-edge technology and digital media. The choice of schools in Canada is wide and varied, from major research institutions to small liberal arts schools & universities offer a wide range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programmes in a very flexible mode. Canada has 100 universities, 150 colleges & renowned institutes, accredited language schools as well as specialized institutes

Cultural diversity

Canada has a multicultural environment with people of all religions, races and cultures. People of Canada are extremely friendly and welcoming. Canada is home to many Indians. Provinces like Ontario, British Columbia and Toronto has the maximum number of Indian communities. This is why Canada shares a special bond with India. So, Indian students over there are known to feel at home during their stay, making it easier for them to adapt to the environment

A High Tech Country

Canada is an international leader in computer and information technologies and has a reputation for excellence in such sectors as telecommunications, animation, transportation and engineering; and specifically, aerospace, urban transport, microelectronics, medical devices, advanced software, hydroelectric and nuclear power, lasers and opto-electronics, biotechnology etc

Affordable, falls in budget

Canada offers not only quality education, but education which is affordable for international including Indian student’s .Tuition fee and living costs in Canada, when compared to other destinations like US and UK, is fairly cheaper

Post study work

Canada is one of the few nations that offer post study job opportunities to students who have graduated from Canadian college or university and have obtained a Canadian degree. In fact, after finishing their studies, international students can work in Canada for 1 to 3 years. In the long run, Canadian work experience gained through PGWP helps international graduates qualify for PR (permanent residence) in Canada through Express Entry.

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Group of Eight (Go8) universities

The Group of Eight (Go8) comprises Australia’s leading research-intensive universities: 

-The University of Melbourne

-The Australian National University

-The University of Sydney

-The University of Queensland

-The University of Western Australia

-The University of Adelaide

-Monash University

-University of New South Whales (UNSW) Sydney.

In world rankings Go8 universities are consistently the highest ranked in Australia. Seven of the Go8’s members are in the world’s top 100 universities and all Go8 members are ranked in the world’s top 150 universities; in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, the Times Higher Education Rankings (THES) and the QS World University Rankings (QS).

99 per cent of Go8 research is world class or above. Each year the Go8 spends some $6 billion on research – more than $2 billion of which is spent on Medical and Health Services research.

The Go8 educates 380,000 students – more than a quarter of all higher education students in Australia. It graduates some 96,000 quality graduates each year.

Its student cohort includes 100,000 international students from some 200 countries, with one in three of Australia’s international students choosing to study at a Go8 university.

Go8 universities educate more than half of Australia’s doctors, dentists and vets and provide some 55 per cent of Australia’s science graduates and more than 40 per cent of Australia’s engineering graduates.

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