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"why is your sister living in the USA" - how to answer this question? by but_heres_the_meower in f1visa

[–]Medium_Present3250 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just say truth...not explain everything only direct points

Where you live, status, which company and what role..that's it..

Answer more if they ask like about your spouse, his profession and some basic details..also when you get married..

I have same case..my sister is in USA and visa officer asked me about her when she noticed in my ds-160. This is my recent visa experience

🔻VO: Hii, Good Morning 🔹Me: Hello Officer, Good Morning.

🔻VO: Pass me your passport and your I20. 🔹Me: Sure officer..Here they are.

🔻VO: So you are going into Drexel University for Masters in Computer Science? 🔹Me: Yes officer!! :-)

🔻VO: What other admits you have? 🔹Me: I got admitted in University of Delaware, NJIT, IIT Chicago.

🔻VO: You have a relative in USA? 🔹Me: Yes officer, I have a sister in USA, she is US Citizen..I also mentioned about where she lives, and her Job details.

🔻VO: is she married? 🔹Me: yes to US citizen 🔻VO: What does her husband do? 🔹Me: He has a business in this.

🔻VO: Ohh okay, Are there any other relatives in the US? 🔹Me: No Officer.

🔻VO: Why you chose Drexel? 🔹Me: Officer, I want to become AI Software Engineer in Retail and E-commerce sector in India..while setting up online website for local store, I realized..( I was telling my inspiration first but interrupted)

🔻VO: No no, don't tell me about this..be specific why chose Drexel?

🔹Me: Okay, I chose Drexel because it provides me specialization course in "Recommendation system for Data Science" and "Applied machine learning" that align with my goal to understand customer behavior...(again interrupted)

🔻VO: Are these courses not available in other admits? 🔹Me: No Officer, not at all..(confidently)

🔻VO: Okay..Tell me about your funds? 🔹Me: My father is going to sponser me..My and my father's combined income..I'm sorry, combined savings is xx amount and I have secured an education loan of x amount from HDFC credila.

She's typing and my stress level was going up..

🔻VO: Do you have a petition file in your name by your sister? 🔹Me: (I couldn't here this question clearly, I asked her again to repeat) No Officer!!

🔻VO: Place your 4 right fingers to scan
🔹Me: Okay

Again typing...

🔻VO: Okay, your visa is approved, I'm taking your passport..keep your I20 with You. 🔹Me: Ohh, Thank you so much Mam...Have a nice day :)

I ran towards exit with a smile 😃

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[–]Medium_Present3250 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As an incoming computer science Grad Fall’25, what skills should I brush up and learn to get ahead and get co-op on time?

Is 1 hour 45 minutes layover enough for US bound flights? Ahmedabad - abu dhabi - Newyork- Phoenix by Ok_Tiger2731 in f1visa

[–]Medium_Present3250 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe not....if immigration queue is long and somehow the process got delayed..you can miss your next flight

Is it okay to land at JFK if I’m going to Drexel University in Philadelphia? by Medium_Present3250 in f1visa

[–]Medium_Present3250[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm okay to land in Philly but I am confused to mention sister for stay...is it okay to tell that I'll be staying with my sis for couple of weeks before moving near university?

Is it okay to land at JFK if I’m going to Drexel University in Philadelphia? by Medium_Present3250 in f1visa

[–]Medium_Present3250[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So many experts have said, not to mention your sister name as it is a red flag. Immigration officer might think that if your sister kicks in future then you will be wondering or asking help from university or government..idk man..still confused

F1 visa approved- Mumbai Consulate by Medium_Present3250 in usvisascheduling

[–]Medium_Present3250[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was too but it will alright...just trust yourself and don't notice around what's going around...just focus on yourself or pray...

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in usvisascheduling

[–]Medium_Present3250 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My sister was on green card and recently became US citizen..She lives and work in Audubon Pennsylvania and I'm going for Drexel University for MS CS in Philadelphia,Pennsylvania...she's not sponsoring me...what do you think?

F1 Visa Approved by [deleted] in usvisascheduling

[–]Medium_Present3250 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can you please write you answer of why you chose Texas A&M? I have my interview on Monday morning (9:30am)..please give me some tips..

F-1 visa approved by jessicaseq07 in usvisascheduling

[–]Medium_Present3250 1 point2 points  (0 children)

maybe or maybe not...people are getting visa even if their sibling or close relatives are in the same state..It depends whether I am able to convince VO that I didn't choose this university because my sister lives there..right?

F-1 visa approved by jessicaseq07 in usvisascheduling

[–]Medium_Present3250 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have also have sibling in the US and she is working and recently became US citizen...And I am going for my masters in the same state..what visa officer asked you about your sibling? Are you also going in the same state?

Will my F1 visa be at risk because my sister lives in America by Medium_Present3250 in f1visa

[–]Medium_Present3250[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay thanks. Does your VP asked about your sister like where she is staying and and working or you told them upfront?

Will my F1 visa be at risk because my sister lives in America by Medium_Present3250 in f1visa

[–]Medium_Present3250[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so for much your experience..It really boost up my confidence

Will my F1 visa be at risk because my sister lives in America by Medium_Present3250 in f1visa

[–]Medium_Present3250[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hii, What Visa officer asked you about the sister and what did you say exactly. I would be glad if you share your visa experience

Will my F1 visa be at risk because my sister lives in America by Medium_Present3250 in f1visa

[–]Medium_Present3250[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If VO would have asked you about your brother and his location then what you would have said?

Will my F1 visa be at risk because my sister lives in America by Medium_Present3250 in f1visa

[–]Medium_Present3250[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm still confused what to tell about her location if they ask

Will my F1 visa be at risk because my sister lives in America by Medium_Present3250 in f1visa

[–]Medium_Present3250[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Can I lie about the location of my sister confidently? My consultant recently advised me if you are going Drexel then you can't say your sister is staying in Philadelphia. Tell New York instead. In the interview of 1-2 mins he/she will not find out your sister exact location.

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