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    Common visa interview questions. These questions can also be adapted for academic interviews and job interviews.

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    Visa Interview Questions

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    Common visa interview questions. These questions can also be adapted for academic interviews and job interviews.

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    Common visa interview questions

    Before the interview:

    - Do you need an interpreter?


    - Are you ready for the interview?

    Personal questions:

    - Why do you want to study in America?


    - What would you tell Canadians about Chinese culture?
    - What are you doing now?
    - Do you have any plans for after you return to China?
    - How can you prove that you will return to China once you’ve finished your studies?
    - Do you plan on returning to China?
    - Have you ever been abroad before?
    - Have you visited New Zealand before?
    - Is this your first time applying for an Australian visa?
    - What are your future plans?
    - What is your current GPA?
    - What will you do if your visa is rejected?
    - How long will you be staying in America? How many years do you plan on living in America?

    Friends and relatives:

    - What does your father do?


    - What is your father’s annual income?
    - How many brothers and sisters do you have?
    - Do you have any relatives or friends in New Zealand?
    - Are your parents retired? If so, how will they pay for your annual expenses?
    - Where did your brother / sister / parents complete their studies?
    - Will your family visit you in Australia?

    Where are you going?

    - What is the purpose of your travel to Canada?


    - Which school do you intend to attend?
    - Where will you be staying in Australia?
    - Have you been to America before? Are you familiar with the area?
    - Can you tell me the location of the university?
    - Which state is your school in? Which city?

    Do you speak enough English?

    - Have you taken the IELTS exam? What was your score?
    - Have you failed the IELTS exam before?
    - Do you have any experience studying in English-only classrooms?
    - Do you think you’ll have any problems communicating with people?
    - What steps have you taken to ensure you’ll cope with an English-only learning environment?

    Renato Ganoza for EF Zhengzhou, 2009


    What will you study?

    - Why did you choose this school and how did you find out about it?
    - Why did you choose this course / major? Is it relevant to your previous studies?
    - Can you tell me the location of the school?
    - Can you name some professors from the university?
    - Why did you choose to study in Canada? Are no similar courses available in Chinese universities?
    - Once you finish your degree would you want to return to Australia for graduate study?
    - What do you intend to do after the completion of your studies?
    - Do you intend to work in America after you complete your studies?
    - Do you intend to get a part-time job while studying in America?
    - How will studying in Canada benefit you?
    - When does the school year in Australia start?
    - What will be the total cost per year of studying in Canada?
    - What will you do during your off periods / breaks / vacations?
    - How many programs have you applied for?
    - Which universities did you apply to?
    - Which universities accepted you?
    - Why did you choose school A instead of school B?
    - What can you tell me about the school you’re going to attend?
    - Can you give me any details about the courses you will attend?
    - What steps have you taken to ensure you’ll be able to perform well in your studies abroad?
    - Does your school have many international students?
    - Who is your contact at the school?
    - Why are you interested in studying at school A, specifically?
    - Do you have any scholarships? Have you been awarded any scholarships?
    - Do you have any student loans? Do you plan on arranging student loans to cover your expenses?
    - How did you learn about this exchange program?
    - Do you know how many students are granted study visas each year?

    How will you pay?

    - How will you cover your expenses while studying in England?


    - What does your father do? What is your household’s annual income?
    - Do you plan on working part-time to supplement your income?
    - Do you have any work experience?
    - Are your parents retired? If so, how will they cover your expenses?
    - What would you do if someone offered you a job in Canada with a very high salary?
    - How much does it cost to apply for an Australian student visa?

    What if… ?

    - What would you do if we rejected your application?


    - What if you were asked to take remedial classes upon arrival?
    - What would you do if your parents were unable to continue to fund your studies?
    - Would you interrupt your studies if you had a family emergency back home?
    - How would you feel about having a second interview after this one?
    - Would you want to live off-campus in Canada?

    Renato Ganoza for EF Zhengzhou, 2009

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