Visa Approved

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Tanmay Mehra

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May 28, 2010, 5:51:50 AM5/28/10
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Hello Everyone.

My visa was approved today. The interview lasted about 30 seconds and
I waited for two hours for it. The process was stressful, but the visa
officer hardly asked me anything and approved my visa.

The questions were.

1) Where are you going to study?
2) What have studied earlier?
3) What have you been doing since you completed the last degree?
4) How will you pay for your education?

I answered the questions in a single line and the officer seemed least
interested in my answers. He did not see any of the documents that I
carried and had organised so carefully.

In the end, he did not take my photograph, even when I asked him to.
kept my passport and I 20 along with the SEVIS receipt, appointment
letter and DS-160 confirmation.

I will get the visa by courier, by Wednesday or Thursday.

Tanmay Mehra

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May 28, 2010, 5:57:31 AM5/28/10
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Congrats! Which consulate?

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Tanmay Mehra

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May 28, 2010, 6:01:03 AM5/28/10
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My recommendation to everyone is to carry all documents. Please dont
be slack on this front, as I saw plenty visas being rejected and was
shit scared when I went to the visa officer.
Be confident and smile, and dont stutter.
You should all do just fine.
Please be ready with an answer of how you will front you studies. Most
visas were rejected because of lack of clarity on this issue.

And yeah, please post you queries here so everyone can benefit.

Finally, how many have filled up the purdue career account and has
anyone of you been offered any financial aid.

Tanmay Mehra

Tanmay Mehra

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May 28, 2010, 6:01:35 AM5/28/10
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Venky Arun

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May 28, 2010, 8:21:56 AM5/28/10
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Congrats Tanmay!!

Sino Paul

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May 28, 2010, 8:52:45 AM5/28/10
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Congrats dude...
--
Regards,
Sino Paul.

Tanmay Mehra

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May 28, 2010, 2:41:17 PM5/28/10
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Hi

He had asked one more question.

Why do you want to do an MBA?

Tanmay Mehra

aravind r

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May 29, 2010, 2:20:17 AM5/29/10
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hey Congrats Tanmay.


-Aravind

Anoop Datar

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Jun 20, 2010, 9:24:58 AM6/20/10
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Hey,

Had my visa interview yesterday. It's approved. Didn't ask me much.
1. Which university?
2. Which course?
3. Purdue is famous for engineering. Why MBA there? <I said... It's
MBA course is also doing well.... on which he said.. 'o yes.. it is
good' )
Then he talked to his colleague about England's football match the day
earlier.. and then he turned to me and said that my visa was approved
and i'll get it in a few days. :)
That's it. One question. We don't need to personally collect the
courier, do we? My parents should be allowed to collect it. I hope
this info I got is wrong.

All the best!!

On May 29, 11:20 am, aravind r <aravind...@gmail.com> wrote:
> hey Congrats Tanmay.
>
> -Aravind
>

Sino Paul

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Jun 20, 2010, 1:25:58 PM6/20/10
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Hey Anoop,
 
Congrats for the visa! Your parents can collect your passport from the Blue Dart office provided you give an authorisation letter. They usually check for the HDFC receipt (pink one) and some id proof (Voter's ID / PAN Card / Driving License etc.) before handing you over the passport.
 
Regards,
Sino.

Venky Arun

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Jun 20, 2010, 10:55:45 PM6/20/10
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Congrats Anoop !

aravind r

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Jun 21, 2010, 2:19:33 AM6/21/10
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Congrats Anoop ...

Gyus btw I have a doubt. I got the letter from bank for financial proof sometime in May for I-20.

Can I use the same for visa also ?  Or should I get the letter again so that it is recent ?

Thanks,
Aravind

Tanmay Mehra

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Jun 21, 2010, 1:26:26 PM6/21/10
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HI Anup

Congrats Man.

Tanmay Mehra

Ankit Koppikar

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Jun 28, 2010, 11:51:28 PM6/28/10
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Hey guys,

Just done with my Visa interview. Here is how it went.

"Why are you going to US?
Why MBA?
Who is financing?
Annual income?
Approved!
Purdue has an excellent business school. Very highly ranked."

Done!:)

Cheers,
Ankit

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Tanmay Mehra

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Jun 29, 2010, 1:07:52 AM6/29/10
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Hi ankit

Congrats man

Tanmay Mehra

On Jun 29, 8:51 am, Ankit Koppikar <ankitkoppi...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hey guys,
>
> Just done with my Visa interview. Here is how it went.
>
> "Why are you going to US?
>  Why MBA?
>  Who is financing?
> Annual income?
> Approved!
> Purdue has an excellent business school. Very highly ranked."
>
> Done!:)
>
> Cheers,
> Ankit
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>

Rolince Thomas

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Jun 29, 2010, 1:27:02 AM6/29/10
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Hey Guys,
 
Just done with my Interview as well. Approved :)
 
They asked usual questions.
 
Why Purdue?
Why MBA now, why dont you continue working?
Why MBA from US and not in India
Who is financing?
 
Checked my mark list...Didn't check any of the financial documents.

-Rolince

aravind r

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Jun 29, 2010, 5:29:06 AM6/29/10
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Congrats Ankit and Rolince...
 
btw guys .. got my Visa approved as well.
 
 just few usual questions
 
1. Why are you going to USA ?
2. Why Purdue ?
3. Who is sponsoring ? What is he doing ?
4. Is he sponsoring your entire education ?
5. Have you been to USA earlier ?
Approved !
 
VO did not check any thing else..
-Aravind

Sino Paul

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Jun 29, 2010, 10:55:56 AM6/29/10
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Hey,

Congrats Ankit/Rolince/Aravind .

Regards,
Sino.

Tanmay Mehra

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Jun 30, 2010, 1:48:05 AM6/30/10
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Hi Aravind/Rolince

Congrats guys on getting the visa.

Tanmay Mehra
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