The US visa interview lasts 3–5 minutes. In that time the officer decides. Preparation matters more than the short conversation suggests.

The one principle

Every question serves section 214(b): does this person intend to return home? Answer to that, not just literally.

Typical questions

  • Purpose and length of your trip (must match your DS-160).
  • What you do and your income.
  • What keeps you home — job, family, property.
  • Whether you’ve travelled abroad before.
  • Whether you have relatives in the US.

How to answer

Short, honest, consistent. Long justifications and rehearsed speeches work against you. Strong ties beat clever words.

Prepare

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