Dianne Said:

my so-called "Special F-1 Visa Interview Case" HELP!!! Pls answer if you are ex-interviewer/interviewee!!?

We Answered:

I'm an international student under an F-1 status. I'll answer the best I can, although my answers might vary because I'm from Canada, not Malaysia.

1. You have to decide for yourself as to whether you want school whether this works out with your boyfriend or not. Try to find backup sources of money just in case things don't go through with him. (You should probably look for scholarships or loans, but I'm not sure what Malaysia has to offer. You might be able to find some American support.)

2. Because you're over 18, as long as you have support, I don't think they'll really care if your family supports you. They seem to only care about the money and if you have it. If you were under 18, of course your family is a factor, but now you're allowed to be on your own and do what you want, despite where your family stands.

3. It seems like the interviewer's purpose is to see where your loyalties to your country stand. I think you should go into the interview proud to be Malaysian. I would assume that their purpose is to weed out people who plan to get to America just to get to America (with no intentions of becoming a student). It would probably help if you say that you are planning to meet someone in America, but whether or not it works out, you plan on studying no matter what.

4. I doubt they would ask much about your family, but I could be mistaken.

5. I actually didn't have to do an interview, but I thought I did, so I researched it but didn't end up taking it.


Please be careful! It can be scary meeting people for the first time, but I trust things will go alright.

Email me if you have any other questions, I'll do the best I can to answer them. There are come sources online that may help you too.

Casey Said:

My so-called "Special F-1 Visa Interview Case" HELP!!! Pls answer if you are ex-interviewer/interviewee!!?

We Answered:

1) You cannot simply say that your boyfriend or your family is going to sponsor you--- you need to prove that they can financially support you and thus you will need bank statements, savings accounts, affidavits of support. Secondly, you will also need to be accepted into a U.S. learning institution before you can apply for a student visa. No school acceptance equals no student visa, no exceptions.

2) No. To grant the visa you need to prove the following: That a university has accepted you, that you can afford both the tuition and living expenses and that you will return home upon completion of your studies. If you cannot satisfy those requirements then you will not get a student visa.

3) That is true, citizens of countries like yours are placed under much scrutiny due to the numerous fraudulent cases each year.

4) Yes they may ask about your family, they can ask you anything from your date of birth to what you ate for dinner the night before. Be prepared and answer honestly, lying is an automatic refusal.

5) Interviews generally last 3-5 minutes, 7 or 8 at the most.

Carole Said:

Is there anyone who works at Starbucks t hat will let me interview them?

We Answered:

I've only been working there for 2 months, but I'd be happy to help you out!

I just edited my setting to allow you to e-mail me.

Mitchell Said:

Example clinical interview questions for Attention Deficit Disorder patients?

We Answered:

•Is child depressed?
•Does he have anxiety problems?
•Is he hallucinating?
•Is he delusional?
•Is it a head injury?
•Is it a seizure disorder?
an clinical interview with the child is important. This interview is needed to determine the child's reality testing, his degree of maturity, his degree of verbal skills, and so on. Ask the child if he's hallucinating. Sometimes he is, but he hasn't told anyone. Ask the child if he's anxious. Some kids have tremendous fears, but have not shared them with anyone. There is a lot going on with kids that their parents are not aware of. Other important questions are:
•How did mom do during pregnancy?
•Were there any problems at all during pregnancy?
•Was there any exposure to drugs or alcohol prior to birth?
•When did he learn to walk or crawl?
•How about speech development, any problems?
•Did he have very many ear infections?
•Have there been any head injuries, high fevers, or seizures?
Head injuries and seizures can look just like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, but aren't. They may require different treatment options.

Lori Said:

I need help, I am applying for a sped position, what can I expect in the interview, what do they want to hear?

We Answered:

Questions i remember from my last interview ....
1. What is the most important part of a lesson plan?
2. What are some things you want to know about students before working with them?
3. What are some strategies that you use with children to help them learn?
4. If you notice that a child isn't making any gains, what do you do?
5. What are some character traits that you posess that will help you get along with co-workers, regular education teachers and parents?
6. what are some extra-curricular services you would be willing to provide for the district, with or without compensation? (Clubs)
7. What are some experiences you have had working with students with special needs? What were negative experiences and what did you learn or what would you change?
8. What strategies do you use when disciplining children with behavior disorders (emotionally disturbed) (autistic)?
9. What are your strengths as a teacher?
10. What are your weaknesses? (and we all have them so be prepared to say something...)


** Things they want to hear.. They want to know that you are someone who will go beyond the "classtime" to help your students either academically or socially, including attending after school activities, sponsoring clubs to get your students involved with the entire school system. They want to feel your genuine concern of the success of your students. They want to know that you are aware of grade level expectations and many ways to help your students reach for these expectations. They want to know you are familiar with making and using lesson plans. They want to feel as though your enthusiasm for teaching is contagious. They want to know that you are flexible in teaching styles as well as working and compromising with other staff members. (This is very important at all levels) Most of all they want to know YOU and how YOU truly feel. It is good to be prepared, but try not to sound to rehearsed.
Good luck... smile...make eye contact...