The Biggest Mistake: Trying Too Hard to “Prove” Something
This is where many applicants become unnecessarily nervous.
They walk into the interview carrying a large folder packed with documents.
Then, before the officer even asks a question, they begin pulling out bank statements, land documents, photographs, invitation letters, certificates, and everything else they can find.
You have to take a breath.
A U.S. visa interview is not necessarily about presenting the largest pile of documents.
It is about whether your application and answers make sense.
The U.S. Department of State notes that visitor visa applicants are assessed based on their individual circumstances, travel plans, financial resources, and ties outside the United States.
So focus on being:
* Honest
* Clear
* Consistent
* Calm
Bring documents that genuinely support your circumstances, but do not try to create a life that does not exist.