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☕️ Chai & Coaching 🌏 Study Abroad, Career & Culture Guide🤝 I help Indian international students land amazing jobs in America🌐 Guiding people to success in their cross-cultural journeys abroad!
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Our expert team of Officers have helped applicants in just about every sort of situation you can imagine. We decided it's time to celebrate some more of the great outcomes our clients have achieved after working with us. F-1 student from the UK, with 1 prior F-1 refusal and previously on a J visa "I was rejected at my first visa interview for an F1 visa and wasn't exactly sure why. I had previously been on a J1 visa and went on to an F1 visa through change of status. I had studied the first two semesters on my F1 visa and then came home for a family wedding and was rejected my F1 Visa when I went to the embassy to get my visa stamp in my passport. I met with Lissa three times in preparation for my second embassy appointment and she really helped me dial in and get ready for my second interview at the embassy. Knowing the questions asked at my second interview, I can safely say I don't think I would have got my Visa without Argo Visa and Lissa so I really appreciate their service. Thanks again!" We work with many prior J visa holders, who decide to then study in the US on an F-1 visa and are shocked when they face problems at the interview. This isn't as uncommon as you may think! There are are a number of concerns that the Officer may have, depending on the type of J visa and the plans of the applicant. If you are a previous J visa holder now going for an F visa, we recommend some extra preparation for your interview.
We are proud to partner with Vanderbilt University to improve visa interview outcomes. It's a privilege to work with students in their F-1 visa process. "The university also partners with Argo Visa, a consulting firm specializing in visa applications. 'I followed their YouTube channel, watched over 20 videos, and joined live sessions,' shares student Anthony Okolue from Nigeria. “Vanderbilt students from Nigeria also created a WhatsApp forum to share information, tips, and strategies.” Okolue’s journey to Vanderbilt is often used as an example — specifically for how he strategically approached his visa interview. By highlighting his ties to his home country — his family remaining in Nigeria and his history of returning from previous international travels — he demonstrated strong reasons to return post-graduation, and this positively influenced his visa approval. He credits his success to the myths he debunked prior to applying, such as the belief that the visa interview was designed to trick applicants. Instead, Okolue viewed it as an opportunity to clarify and expand upon his application, and he prepared for it by practising common questions and being genuine in his responses." https://lnkd.in/ejtvFMdQ
Help us share the best insights possible on what people are experiencing at the visa interview in 2024 by filling out this survey. It will take less than 2 minutes and your insights may be able to help other applicants around the world. All responses are anonymous. https://lnkd.in/ewSWUSwH
Swati Patel Vasan is incredibly knowledgable and a great asset to the team! If you want to work directly with Swati, send us an email at hello@argovisa.com.
I had a wonderful time representing Argo Visa for a Immigration and Jobs Talk Show live in Hindi last week! Do check it out as it's full of useful information to help potential visa applicants best prepare for success! I'm feeling thankful to know the language at such a level to be able to do presentations and consultations in it, as well as in Gujarati. I like and hope that I'm shedding some insight into the sometimes daunting U.S. visa process for legitimate and qualified applicants, including those whose native tongue may not be English. Enjoy!
It's time to highlight another one of our Argo Officers! Meet the wonderful Christa Byker. Take a moment to read about Christa to get to know her better. You won't regret it!
The visa interview process is like a black box, which leads to rumors, myths, and misconceptions. We talk with applicants every single day who are too focused on the wrong things. Outcomes can be improved by placing more importance on different factors during the interview preparation process. Students should focus less on: - What to wear at the interview 👔 - Documents 📝 - If their school is "good" or "bad" 🏫 - Memorizing how to answer each potential question ❓ Student should focus more on: - Verbal communication 💬 - Translating the facts of the case at the interview 🧠 - Comprehensive discussion of their plans, context, and story ℹ️ - Having a strategy for a short visa interview ⏱️ There is no exact formula, secret to success or one size fits all answer, but the right preparation can make all of the difference at the U.S. visa interview.
What do you think are the top 25 nationalities for U.S. immigrants? Any surprises on this chart? "Between 2021 and 2022, the increase in the immigrant population accounted for 65% of the total population growth in the U.S., representing 912,000 individuals out of nearly 1.4 million." https://lnkd.in/euhjnz9H
