A visa interview can feel like a high‑stakes exam. You have only a few minutes to prove your purpose, ties to home, and travel plans. Practise clear, concise answers now so you can focus on confidence, not vocabulary, when you face the officer.

Context

• Setting: Embassy or consulate visa window
• Goal: State purpose of trip, show ties to home country, satisfy officer’s questions
• Typical Length: 3–5 minutes
• Tone: Formal, honest, concise

Sample Dialogue

Officer: Good morning. Why do you want to travel to the United States?
Applicant: I’m attending a two‑week software conference in San Francisco.
Officer: Who is paying for your trip?
Applicant: My employer, TechNova Ltd., will cover all expenses. Here is the sponsorship letter.
Officer: How long do you plan to stay?
Applicant: Fifteen days. I will return on July 5th because I have work commitments starting July 7th.
Officer: Do you have family in the U.S.?
Applicant: No, all my immediate family lives in Singapore.
Officer: Your visa is approved. You can pick up your passport in five days.
Applicant: Thank you very much.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

Purpose of visit — main reason for travel
Ties to home country — job, property, family proving return intent
Length of stay — total days in destination
Sponsorship letter — document showing who pays
Itinerary — detailed travel schedule

Quick Practice Drills

1. One‑Sentence Purpose (2 min) — State your trip’s purpose in 15 words or fewer; record and refine.
2. Ties Flashcards (3 min) — List three strong ties (job, property, family); explain each in one sentence.
3. Document Shuffle (2 min) — Partner asks for any supporting document; practise handing it over while summarising its content.