Every international student applying for a student visa should arrange an interview at your closest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. When you arrive at the embassy or consulate, you will be asked to provide fingerprints for our immigration database. This is usually done electronically and ink-free. You will then be asked to take a number and wait in a lounge for your interview. Once you are called, be friendly and sociable. Have confidence in yourself! It is okay to be nervous, but let the interviewer see just how knowledgeable and confident you are. During the meeting, although oftentimes it only takes 2-3 minutes, the interviewer will most likely ask you questions such as, "Where are you going?" "What is your purpose for traveling to the United States?" Be open and honest with your interviewer. Lying and dishonesty will disqualify you from receiving a visa. The overall purpose of the consular interview during the visa process is to eliminate fraudulence, so answer each question truthfully. Be prepared to use English and speak for yourself. If you don't understand a question, please kindly ask your interviewer to repeat the question. It is also okay to ask him or her questions, such as "What is the next step in the visa application process?" To assist you with your interview preparation, we have provided some links to a few sites that contain typical F-1 Student Visa interview questions:

http://www.esldirectory.com/blog/immigration/sample-questions-for-f-1-student-visa-interview/ http://www.internationalstudent.com/immigration/f1-student-visa/f1-visa-interview-questions/ http://www.happyschools.com/f1-visa-interview-questions/

https://yocket.com/blog/step-by-step-guide-for-student-f1-visa-interview-process https://www.internationalstudent.com/immigration/f1-student-visa/

https://rapidvisa.com/what-are-strong-ties-for-a-b1-b2-tourist-visa/#:~:text=A%20%22strong%20tie%22%20is%20anything,and%20children%2C%20things%20like%20that.

https://www.oswego.edu/international/sites/www.oswego.edu.international/files/10-tips-for-student-visa_suny_oswego.pdf.pdf

https://www.vanderbilt.edu/isss/immigration/travel/visa-renewal-information/ https://www.bu.edu/isso/travel-visas/apply-for-a-visa/initial-visa-application/intent/

They may also ask you questions about Kentucky State University and your field of study. For ease of preparation, you will find a list of university-related commonly asked questions: