Lesson Introduction: Traveling involves a lot of advanced planning, you’ve got to get you tickets, pack your luggage, book your hotel. Oh, and there’s everyone’s favorite task, applying for a visa. In this lesson, you’ll learn about the American visa interview process, we’ll teach you a few useful visa words and phrases, and even give you some tips for answering some common questions, all in real English. Bon voyage!

A: So, you’re applying for a B2 visa, where is your final destination and what’s the purpose of your trip to the United States?
B: I’m going to visit my brother; he’s just had a baby.He lives in Minneapolis.
A: And how long do you you plan to remain in the United States?
B: I’ll be here for approximately three weeks. See,here’s my return ticket for the twenty-sixth of March.
A: And, who is sponsoring your trip?
B: My brother, here, this is an invitation letter from him. I will stay with him and his family in their
home.
A: Alright, tell me about the ties you have to your home country.
B: Well, I own a house; actually, I’m leaving my dog there with my neighbors. I have a car at home,and oh, my job! I’m employed by Tornel as an engineer. Actually, I only have three weeks’ vacation, so I have to go back to work at the end of March.
A: And what evidence do you have that you are financially independent?
B: Well, I do have assets in my country; like I said,I own a house, and see, here’s a bank statement showing my investments, and my bank balance.
A: I’m sorry, sir, we cannot grant you a B2 visa at this time, instead, you are granted a resident visa!Congratulations, you are the millionth person to apply for a visa! You win! Congratulations!