Many people fail to understand the importance of leaving a good impression on immigration officials. It isn’t unheard of people being rejected entry due to unsatisfactory performance at the time of their visa interview. Officer, conducting your interview, is looking for certain qualities in you that are appropriate for visiting his country.
Here is a list of mistakes that you mustn’t commit:
Arrive Late For Interview
Visa appointments are made on strict schedule. Embassy makes sure you are informed of exact time and date. When you arrive late, it automatically leaves an impression of careless attitude from candidate’s side. It is always better to arrive a few minutes early as it helps you to relax and compose yourself for visa interview questions.
Giving Irrelevant Answers
Understand what is being asked from you. Don’t guess and make-up stories in front of visa officer. They would come to know that you haven’t prepared for interview. You must do a little research beforehand as to find out common visa interview questions. Also, do not take too much time to answer question as it gives a feeling of being dishonest.
Inappropriate Appearance
Your outfit, shoes, makeup, perfume, accessories, even amount of perfume, body language, temperament constitute much of your first impression on visa officer. If you aren’t wearing formals, have overly accessorised and applied too much of makeup, it indirectly conveys that you didn’t bother to present yourself wisely for visa interview. Minimal of everything gives a good impression, like that of being a serious applicant. Good body posture and activeness throughout the interview is also important.
Carrying Incomplete Set Of Documents
One of the main objectives of carrying out visa interview is to investigate whether information as stated on visa application is true and authentic in nature. Every document is assessed and evaluated. Even if one single piece of paper is missing, that is required for officer to verify, it automatically reduces your chances of getting visa approval. Prepare your folder with documents a day before your visa appointment is scheduled and check if all required documents have been packed.
Disagreeing With Visa Officials
It is highly advised to avoid opposing visa officer. Any kind of argument, loud tone, rude statements while answering visa interview questions leaves the officer feeling disrespected and humiliated. If you genuinely feel he’s testing you, you can use sophisticated tone and language to convey your opinion.