Should you speak English at your U.S. visa interview? Ex-Visa Officer explains 

I can’t forget you.. i got my visa approve B1 without asking documents just within three minutes.. always i have bundles of your videos I followed them, i passed thanks dear

Your videos are really helpful. Specially overcoming the red flags and what to wear during the interview. My visa was approved yesterday. ❤ I followed your advise. After 3 mins of my interview I got approved.

Thank you so much for all your tips, I prepared really well by watching them and brought to the interview all the documents that could support my interview. However, after only 3 questions, the officer told me, "Your visa has been approved." 😀 The interview took less than 3 minutes, and I didn't have to show any extra document besides my passport. Thank you so much again for your tips ❤

Thank you ma'am Mandy for this great tips ❤

I was impressed by an officer at a consular section in a foreign country, that is different than mine. He spoke my language natively almost). He was allocating the interviews and asked me if i would be down for English speaking officer as the line was shorter. I opted for English, no issues. Thank you to visa officers worldwide for the work they do daily to faciliate travel and cultural connections between nations no matter the political landscape.

I’m impressed, I keep watching your videos and indeed it’s helps a lot

Thank you so much, my interview is on 14th august. Wish me luck :))

Very very nice.....very clearly u have described about visa process and have explained the reason behind speaking English during visa process so wonderful thanks.❤

I went to an interview for a Tourism Visa and the officer right away called me to the window and started talking in Spanish very fast. I had the English level to have the interview in English but I wasn't confident to swich the language so I continued in Spanish the whole interview. I was given the Visa :-) Just wanted to let you all know my personal experience.

Hello, I need your help. My interview is in two weeks, I was invited by my friend (us citizens) and last year September 2023 I was invited for two month but after folling my ds-160 form I did not find any interview date before September 2023 so I pick March 2024. Now my friends who invited me felt we'll be traveling to more place and 2 month will not be enough so they increased it to 4 month on the invitation letter for 2024. My problem right now is in my ds-160 I filled 2 month, and my invitation letter now is 4 month. How will I explain to the V.O. I need your help pls.

Thank you so much for this informative and really helpful advice.

Hello Mandi! I want to express my gratitude for your informative videos. I genuinely wish I had discovered your channel earlier before my previous interview. I'm reaching out from Nigeria, and I've attempted to book a consultation through your website, but I couldn't find any available dates. My upcoming interview is scheduled for the 5th of December, and your videos have been an invaluable resource in preparing for it. I've diligently reviewed the questions and answers from my previous interview, and I'm feeling more confident. However, I have one specific question regarding how to respond when asked about the purpose of my travel to the United States in my upcoming interview. Your guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and for sharing your expertise.

Dear Mandy, I regret to inform you that my F1 visa application was denied today. When I visited your website to schedule an appointment, I noticed the earliest available date is in October. Best regards,

Thank you for your videos they are really helpful and interesting

Thanks for this informative video i wish it'll help me in my future business visa interview Thanks again for great work

That was my concern whether I should speak in English or not in my US visa interview. Thank you loads Mandy ❤

Valuable information as usual. Thanks a lot.

Madam, if the Visa offer keeps the passport with him, does it mean I got visa?

I tried that when I applied for my visa back in '07, the reaction on the officer was of immediate suspicion, and he spoke to me in my native language, the visa was ultimately denied. It also had to do with my documentation which was not enough to prove I had a life to return to in my native country. But unless the officer prompts you to speak english, you should stick to your native country's language.

Thank you so much! In US embassy do they ask IELTS , DUOLING English proficiency during the interview?

Hi Mandy! I had once tried that back in 2014, the officer declined my speaking English to her. She obliged me to speak my country speaking language. Finally, I was denied the visa. Now, I’m good seen that I have overcome those snags. But, I’m just interested in how you’re widening possibilities for people to get their visa application approved.

Can you make a detail video on B1/B2 visa for majority of people who are applying on fresh passport.

What am I suppose to say in my interview because I had applied for green card before. Currently am not in the US but I need work visa. Thank you for the job you're doing to help people

Thank you. Your information is absolutely correct. I wish I could find this video earlier. My fiancé had K1 visa interview at Guangzhou 3 weeks ago. Before the interview, she practiced English hard. It wasn’t necessary. Unfortunately the visa officer gave her 221g white slip. No additional documents were requested. Just Additional Processing time needed. We have no idea why. Our relationship is genuinely love each other. We just decided to marry in the US. She doesn’t really need Green card benefits. Since we need to make our future plans asap, we are very unhappy now. CEAC status remains REFUSED , but case last updated changed 3 times so far. Does it mean the consulate officer is working on our case actively every week?

Hi Ma'am my son is going to US IN spring Jan 2024 .and we his parents also want to accompany him so we should go for b1 visa and in the interview we have to mention the same reason that we want to see the University, it's hostel ,it's meal plan and we gonna help our son to set his dorm room .is this reason ok or we must say something else .Mandy ma'am please reply me ❤🙏🌹

when i applied as an international student, i debunked in a big way. i was in a long line outside the consulate and when i arrived at the window , the visa officer said that i must been standing outside for quite some time. i was so nervous, i did not understand a word at that time. she repeated her self and i responded in the same way. that was the end of the interview:-)

Hello, Is the implication behind this question " who is paying for your trip" in ds-160 form solely about my flight charges? I have a full ride scholarship but it doesn't cover for my flight charges. How should I answer this question?

Hi Mandy! Can the embassy ask my bank to disclose the balance in my account to them after been placed on A. P. ? The reason I ask this is about privacy issue. Best regards.

Can you be denied F1 visa to the USA due to the fact that you have a 5year visa ban to Canada because of false financial statements submitted? How do you answer such question at the visa interview?

Hii manday, your video is very helpful when I was interview (F1) for the first time but not approved the visa After that I booked the appointment 31 August 2023 I want book session with you but in August no times in August and my interview in August

Hi Mandy! Thank you for your videos. They are helping me so much. I have a question, and I'll be very grateful if you answer it. I have a brother in the U.S. as a tourist until October 24th. I'll declare this on my DS, but my doubt is: does my husband have to declare my brother as an "other relative"?

Hello Mandy , it's been long since you uploaded a video . Are you okay ? Please answer me ,do the visa officer confirm your traveling history ifncase you lost your old passport ? Do they have powers to go through yhe shared data with other countries ?

Hi Mandy, Thanks for sharing valuable information. Just wondering if the visa officer start asking questions in my native language then which language should I use to answer the questions in this siuation?

Please tell me about this question. I've had government insurance through Marketplace for several years now. Will this affect the issuance of a green card?

Wawooo it's very important information thank you .and I have a question is their so-called EW3 or WE3 tip of Visa❤?

Is it okay to ask the consular officer a question after the interview before you leave

Hello ma'am. I recently got rejected for F1 visa. I applied from villa Maria college. My interview was on 11 December and I updated my DS160 on 4th December but my past DS160 was updated on 13th November. When I went to scan my passport the officer asked me why did I updated my DS160 again though I already updated it on November 13th. I said I needed to include some information about my sponsor. Then I went to another officer who took my interview. She asked me How did I heard about this college, I said I heard it from my friend. My friend recommend me and he's also studying on the college too. Then the officer asked me again what did exactly my friend said about the college. I said he told me that villa Maria offer good deal for transfer students also they provide a lots of opportunities with a higher amount of scholarship. Then the officer asked me about sponsor but before I could finish she stopped me and asked me that if I'm had any travel history. I simply said no I never been to out of my country. Then I got rejected. What could be the reason that I got rejected can you please explain? And what should I change and do to my next interview?

Hi, thank you so much for valuable information

Hi Mandy, thank you for sharing so much crucial information with us. I have a extra question, after I got approved in the interview the officer told me that I can get my passport and visa in 5 days, but now I have been waiting in hotel for one week, my visa status still remains “approved ”, I have no idea how long I need to keep waiting? 😅

Thanks you so much for your sharing

Hi Mandy! Should I apply for a B1 and B2 visa together, or should I only apply for a B2 visa? My intention is solely to spend a two-week vacation in the USA. It's possible that in the future, I might need to visit the USA for a business meeting. What do you suggest? Please reply.

Hello Mandy, thank you very much for your videos that provide a lot of useful information, I am Venezuelan regarding the EB-3 visa, my question is the following: if a person has basic English and at the time of the interview with the consul and he does the interview with you in English would be a reason for denial of not proficiency in the language since I am in the process of said visa with an agency for Boise, Idaho since I understand it but it is difficult for me to speak it, thank you.

Hello ma'am. I have been watching your video last 2 days . You have explained very well, I like it very much. I have a question ma'am....if the college doesn't deffer for the next season ( spring 2024) then what should i do? will i change my college?

Hi . Thanks for your good video and information. I have a question. I received ESL admission and the i20 letter came and I got a visa appointment . I entered in the ds160 form , my national service , the Army . As you know in Iran , national service for 2 years is mandatory in IRGC ( in banned list of USA) but I was a primary school teacher in those 2 years . 8 years ago . Do you think I should edit and write the truth in that form ds160 ? Do I have any chance of getting a visa? Is it possible to edit ds160 at all ? Please guide me. Thank you and thank you .

Hi Mandy thank you for always helping alot of people have hope to be honest the VO are already judging a person that is not married or have kids. I believe the US government should look into it because being married or having kids is a choice in America then treat everyone the same cause as a Woman we put in 2 times the effort of men without lowering one's moral to achieve success.

Thanks for tips to f1 visa applicants❤😊

Hey Mandy, can you please make a video on visa revocation following DUI arrests?

Hi . Thanks for your good videos and information . I'm 34 and a single man in Iran . Bachelor's degree . A 10 years education gap . A University in America has accepted me for ESL . And sent me i20 . And I've made a visa interview for F1 visa in American Consulate in Dubai ( UAE ) in next 3 months . Do you think I can get visa ? Thanks again .

Thanks so much Mandy for this information. Please I am going for interview next week for the F1 Visa but I have a daughter who is in college in the US. She is with her dad and step-mum please how does this affect my chances of getting my Visa? And how to defend this?

Dear Mandy, I'm reaching out to ask about sponsorship for which my brother will be providing support. I also run a small electronics business that has been operating for five years. Could you advise if it's suitable to mention my business when discussing my sponsor during the visa application process? I'm a fan of yours and would greatly appreciate your response. Best regards,

Hi I've make interview for tourist visa at the U.S.A. consular and told me that my application accepted and they will answer me between seven to ten days, I've checked online about my status and find out that my application approved, now it have been 35 days and they didn't change status from approved to issue . How long it takes to receive my passport with tourist visa? Thank you.

the consultation appointment is not available in August and my interview will be on 6tg September. Will it b ok to schedule an appointment with you a few days before an interview?

Just a quick question! I know people who want a 10Year multi entry Visitor visa on their passport just because it let them travel visa free or visa on arrival to other countries they actually do travel frequently! What is your advice for them?

Thank you Mandy

Hello Ma’am I filled the DS 160 for B1/B2 category back in Feb 2021 Details filled at that time are now completely different Lots has been changed now as u can see it’s almost 3 years of time gap My marital status is changed now I m married and having a child. So my question to u is how I m gonna defend myself infont of the Visa officer as he or she will be carrying my DS 160

Hi Dear, I have one question, please. On my passport, there is only one given name mentioned (Naresh Kumar) and the surname column is blank. So, I'm going to fill out the DS 160 form; please explain. What should I fill in the surname column, and what should I fill in the given column?

Hi Mandy, if you’ve applied for immigration and prior to that have 3 baseless tourist visa rejections. Should you apply again for tourist visa? (6years later) I mean will these impact your tourist visa application.

Please B1/B2 interview. Im researching about what to do/say

I honestly didn't even know speaking my native language was an option. Maybe that's foolish but I just assumed it was mandatory.

Hi mam , Can you please make a video on the new cgi Federal site?

I have a k1 visa interview in 2 weeks. I am South African but lived in China for a bit. My contact in China emailed me scanned copies of my police clearance certificates. My contact can only ship the originals 3 days before the interview so I think it will only arrive after my interview. Will this be a problem? Will I get denied just because of this?

Hello Mandy. My passport expires in 2027. I have been accepted into a PHD Program in the US starting from fall 2024. What can I do? The program will obviously exceed 2027

My husband's F2 visa was rejected under 214(b), and now we are trying for the second time. This time, my husband wants to do the interview in his native language (Tamil). Therefore, can we schedule the appointment in his native language and answer their questions in his native language? Does this affect his chances of getting his visa approved?

Hello, please what happens when you submit your passport for Dropbox then get an email to pick up your passport with a 221g requesting you to return to the embassy for fingerprinting scanning? Would the visa be approved? Will there be an interview as well on the date of fingerprint scanning appointment ? What does it mean?

I had did it for ESL however he refused me said you are speaking very well. Why you want to go ? I explain i am in level of intermediate but in my work I need to be professional, he said but I think your language is good no need for it !!!!!

what i need to provide to my RFE TWO YEAR MEETING REQUIREMENTS, from August 16, 2020 - August 16, 2022, unfortunately we don't have any picture together when I went back home from Dec. 11 - Jan. 19, 2022, ( social distancing still strickly enforce in my home country at this time) but I submitted a lot of pictures with us and with family and friends before pandemic, the latest pictures that I submit was between Jun - Oct. of 2019, for your advice, please, thank you. Note: I submit my application August 2022.

Hi Mandy, could you make a video on M1 visa please ?

Officer can you tell how to bring translator in interview like some Chinese bring with them but can’t understand what is process to bring

Hi Mandy I want to ask only if it is ok that my picture in the application is different to the picture that i will present to the visa officer Thanks a lot Hoping for your reply

Hello my dear I’ve been watching your videos since year I’m big fan actually I’ve had my interview since June 22nd everything went so well he retained my 2 passports (the old one already expires I had played with that and the new one) but he gave me blue paper saying my case on P.A I think it's due to the mistake that the hospital made on postnom instead of mpumbue They wrote mpumbwe , In the end of interview he said they will call me he didn’t tell me anything else he kept all my documents still at embassy till now, last time I checked my case seen update on July 24th Id like how long take a case PA Do I still have chance getting a visa? I’m student and single

I got 221g because my husband's 2021 tax transcript says he can't afford to support me and our baby. The consul ask us to have a joint sponsor but my husband refused to look for a joint sponsor since his 2022 tax is above poverty level. Can we just send the 2022 tax transcript instead of submitting a joint sponsor ? Thank you so much.

Hi Mandy, I am attending for L2 Visa Coming days, Currently I am working in a Company, Is it mandatory document that Shall I need to take Resignation letter from the current company to Visa Interview

Is it necessary to get the airline tickets for b1b2. What if I don't bring my tickets but just my hotel reservation ..

Hello, can u please make a video on strong ties? If someone has not any property but ones immediate family is in home country. And actualy his/her puropse in only study. Not to settle in USA

Hello Mandy, I need a help deciding whether or not should I apply for an F-1 visa again because I got refused 2 times and I have an immigration petition pending (my mother is the principal applicant there)

Hi Atty Many, thank you i found you, May I humbly ask my case were denied once and I was working a different work that time while I am planning to apply visa again but as a Teacher now, my concerns if the probability of passing, ThNK YOU

My F2 visa was rejected under 214(b), and now I'm trying for the second time.This time I want to do the interview in my native language (Tamil). Therefore , can I schedule an appointment in my native language and answer their questions in the native language ? Does this affect his chances of getting his visa approved ? Please help madam

ma’am, do you have any idea about alternative ways kapag na reject po ang birth certificate sa NVC?😢 ano po kya pwede ipasa pag malabo po tlaga ang psa ko? apostilled document? tumatanggap po ba?

Would you say it is possible to get an F1 visa if your sponsor is your spouse and US citizen?

Hello dear officer ) Dv-23 visas scheduled for August and September . Do you think there will be extra 2NL updates? If i can get interview for September. I would like to have 30 min personal meeting online because for me very important to get visa. Thank you

Hi mam ok i want to know if we are having a Canada visitor visa on Indian passport if we are travelling to canada we can directly apply B1 and B2 US visa from Canada... To visit Usa?

Hello Miss Mandy,new subscriber here. I am Filipino working here in Taiwan but I am planning to apply for a B2 visa to the US next yr. Can I apply here in Taiwan? Thank you,I hope you will notice my comment.

What about an immigrant visa interview which is preferably English or native ?

Hi mandi I urgently need help with filling out my DS-160 form for F-1 Study Visa. I don’t have immediate relatives in the USA, my mother holds a green card, though she doesn’t lives in USA. My maternal uncle lives in the USA, but we haven’t been in contact for years I don’t know much about him. Should I mention him in the DS-160, or is it better to skip this information to avoid unnecessary red flags on my form? Please help asap

Does the u.s consular always look at your CCD information?

Hello mam Please let me know if creating multiple ds160 cause any problem or does visa officer know i have submitted multiple ds160?

Hi Ms. Mandy is it okay to declare that my boyfriend works for the us government he works for sheriff department. Is that a good reason for them to approve my visa?

If we come for an interview as family, we are 3 in the family, ..is it one by one or interview us one by interviewer?....

Hi, Mandy, i wanted to ask a question. How am i suppose to answer my visa interviewer if i happen to get a job in the US without complicating things because i applied for green card before and i have never gotten a green card. Is this going to be a big issue at the visa interview? . What am suppose to say?.

Hi mandy I’ve done my visa fee payment through VFS UPI 1week ago and still haven’t got the mrv receipt and my interview date is next week what should i do ???

Hi Madam. Please make one video on B1-B2 visa

Hi mandy I want to book session with you But August dates are not available

Hi, I am fluent in English but my wife is not fluent and struggles to respond. We are attending our consular interview this month end....We are Indian couple looking forward to attend our daughters Grad Day in May-2024.Plz suggest.

What if its a family applying a visa from India some do speak english and some just dont or have difficultly in understanding the accent

Hi Mandy can U make a video about ir 1 or cr 1 visa interview please I hope U add on ur list

Mam, during the interview shall we call sir/ madam or officer to VO?

Hi I I’m in urgent need to book your appointments while I’m trying to there is no date available before 22 august

Hi mandy, Please englighten me on how to proceed for kids under 14 yrs, as both of parents have valid b1b2 visa. Pls need help. 🙏

Hi I following you from Morocco can you make video for questions interview visia cr1 .ir1. thank you

Hi Mandy ...I got F1 visa refusal this week as I git nervous and didn't answered properly...can u please suggest can I go with the same university for the second attempt...