Hmm a bit anxious about STRONG TIES, Hints appreciated

[ScaredyFelix 1]

You mean you applied and they kept your passport?

I went today 11/22/2016, the consular took my passport and the line lady said to go to the exit and wait for 1 week? (7 working days)

[millefleur 5,046]

I went today 11/22/2016, the consular took my passport and the line lady said to go to the exit and wait for 1 week? (7 working days)

That most likely means you're approved. It's a good sign!

[ScaredyFelix 1]

Ok My visa has been issued says ceac

[ScaredyFelix 1]

So my strong ties is likely because of Job opportunities here at home vs in the USA*** by that named 4 top companies that would hire me if I have a degree on this AAS course

Also I concentrated on my studies by

1) Naming my college accomplishments (pass rates and such)

2) Naming my professors and there credentials

3) My subjects (1 memorized the first sem BUT I stated the core subjects that are RELATED TO MY JOB, skipped English 101 math 101 and focused on coding and pharmacology)

4) Diversity of college campus (Won't only be the Filipino Guy)

5) the kind of set-up in the college (internships, laboratories, 1-1 tutorial, ESL program)

***The Consular asked me they are online courses why didn't I take that: I explained because they have passed the ACCREDITATION INSTITUTE (Philippines doesn't have that===felt like they were just scams)

[fearinnocent 1]

On 11/24/2016 at 4:56 PM, ScaredyFelix said:

So my strong ties is likely because of Job opportunities here at home vs in the USA*** by that named 4 top companies that would hire me if I have a degree on this AAS course

Also I concentrated on my studies by

1) Naming my college accomplishments (pass rates and such)

2) Naming my professors and there credentials

3) My subjects (1 memorized the first sem BUT I stated the core subjects that are RELATED TO MY JOB, skipped English 101 math 101 and focused on coding and pharmacology)

4) Diversity of college campus (Won't only be the Filipino Guy)

5) the kind of set-up in the college (internships, laboratories, 1-1 tutorial, ESL program)

***The Consular asked me they are online courses why didn't I take that: I explained because they have passed the ACCREDITATION INSTITUTE (Philippines doesn't have that===felt like they were just scams)

 

 

What were the exact questions they asked you?

Actually am applying for the same major

[ScaredyFelix 1]

Like I said all of the above were questioned. I think the consular googled my school and tested the course description. Memorize your ds120 form.

 

Sample:

State your name and date of birth

 

How long is the course to complete?, mine is two years.( Very important to memorize the Starting date of your course there is a 30 day gap on when you enter the US)

 

Are you paying or sponsored?, I am sponsored

 

Can I see your sponsor's income tax return on the latest year?(gives 2015 because 2016 is still unavailable)

 

What is your college?

 

Why choose this college?

 

Name your Course?

 

What is AAS?( this is also important she also googled or something because most applied bs or Masters)

 

What is your core subjects?

 

Do you know some of your professors can you state them? ( I just gave the dean's name and the international staff person stating that professors can only be known after we are officially enrolled- but she googled the names I given on her monitor)

 

Why this college and not other colleges/universities?

 

Is this related to your current job/studies?

 

Why this course what are the current job opportunities?

 

Can't this be done online? ( If you Google, some colleges offers HIT as an online course)

 

Why then are you taking this inside the classroom instead online- my answer is on the previous post.

 

Do you have any relatives in the us- yes

 

Are you planning to take a part-time job- no going to concentrate on studies

 

*** Then she gave me a pamphlet on how to take part time jobs as an international student giving strict rules to follow and took my passport and that's it

*** My strong ties IS the company that I am currently working for, that they encourage me to study but I will come back to them.

*** This is coming from a single 26 year old who has no fiance/assets...  I was on the longer side, 30 minutes I think. Some student visa got theirs because they are college level or married and have children to go back to.

 

I tried to recall as my much as possible but that was 6 months ago I think this is most of it

 

 

[ScaredyFelix 1]

Oops I meant memorize your DS 160

[fearinnocent 1]

On 7/9/2017 at 7:18 AM, ScaredyFelix said:

Like I said all of the above were questioned. I think the consular googled my school and tested the course description. Memorize your ds120 form.

 

Sample:

State your name and date of birth

 

How long is the course to complete?, mine is two years.( Very important to memorize the Starting date of your course there is a 30 day gap on when you enter the US)

 

Are you paying or sponsored?, I am sponsored

 

Can I see your sponsor's income tax return on the latest year?(gives 2015 because 2016 is still unavailable)

 

What is your college?

 

Why choose this college?

 

Name your Course?

 

What is AAS?( this is also important she also googled or something because most applied bs or Masters)

 

What is your core subjects?

 

Do you know some of your professors can you state them? ( I just gave the dean's name and the international staff person stating that professors can only be known after we are officially enrolled- but she googled the names I given on her monitor)

 

Why this college and not other colleges/universities?

 

Is this related to your current job/studies?

 

Why this course what are the current job opportunities?

 

Can't this be done online? ( If you Google, some colleges offers HIT as an online course)

 

Why then are you taking this inside the classroom instead online- my answer is on the previous post.

 

Do you have any relatives in the us- yes

 

Are you planning to take a part-time job- no going to concentrate on studies

 

*** Then she gave me a pamphlet on how to take part time jobs as an international student giving strict rules to follow and took my passport and that's it

*** My strong ties IS the company that I am currently working for, that they encourage me to study but I will come back to them.

*** This is coming from a single 26 year old who has no fiance/assets...  I was on the longer side, 30 minutes I think. Some student visa got theirs because they are college level or married and have children to go back to.

 

I tried to recall as my much as possible but that was 6 months ago I think this is most of it

 

 

Am guessing you are already in the US.

Did you have to show English scores like TOEFL/IELTS?

[ScaredyFelix 1]

IELTS, can't get in to college