I've collected the most interesting interview examples in one place; I don't think the guys will mind.
--1--
C: Hi!
Me: How do you do! (not thinking, not waiting for him to ask, I shove the DS-2019 at him!)
C: How’re you?
Me: Pretty good
C: (didn't hear anything and asks again) How’re you?
Me: I’M FINE!
C: OK Are these documents yours? (shows my forms, photo)
Me: Yes
C: Are you sure?
Me: Yope!
C: Where’re you going to work?
Me: M.P.company,Ww,NJ.
C: Who is the governor on NJ state?
Me: ??? I’m sorry? I don’t remember!
C: And who is the president of US?
Me: B. Obama!
C: All right, and what do you study?
Me: (I heard 'where') Kazan Cooperative Institute
C: NO! I mean what do you study??
Me: Oyy, economics!
C: Who is the minister of economics in Russia?
Me: Uhhh... German Gref!
C: Very well. Your English is good. And what’s your favorite movie?
Me: (blurted out the first thing that came to mind) Comedy – Home Alone!
C: Oy, you mean Home alone. Do you really like it?
Me: YES! (I just love it)
C: OK You’ll get your Visa! Everything is fine! Have a nice summer!
Me: Good bye! (I wasn't standing as taught – straight, but leaned on the windowsill)
C: Have a nice... I didn't hear the rest as I walked, no, I flew to the exit!
--2--
-Officer: Hello
-Me: Hi (smile!!!)
-O: So... let me see... You are an exchange student, aren’t you?
-M: Yes, Sir
-O: And what are you going to do in America? Are you going to work?
-M: I'm going to work as a waitress at an Italian restaurant. You may laugh, but working as a waitress has been one of the dreams of my life. Indeed, every time I am at the restaurant with my parents or friends, I want to be at the place of the waiter.
-O: (The officer actually laughs) Well, it’s a hard job, believe me!
-M: Yes, I’ve heard about it. Well, I’ll be given an opportunity to try it out!
-O: Were do you study?
-M: (then with an elegant gesture, the student ID, record book, and university certificates are produced, and an ode to Alma Mater begins) I’m enrolled in the program of the Russian-French University which means that I am a student at the Linguistic University of NN, where I study French and English, and at the Economics Department of the NN State University. That’s why when I graduate in two years I’ll be given two diplomas!
-O: (Business-like, flips through the record book, looks at stamps in the student ID) I see...Very nice...May I have a look at your previous passport with the previous visas? This is the new one, isn’t it?
-M: Yes, the passport that you have is new, because the old one has already expired. Here is my old passport. (Old passport is given, the officer flips through it, stamps the old US visa “Canceled without prejudice”). As you see, I've traveled a lot in my life. I've been many times to Europe: Germany and France. I strongly believe that travelling is the greatest thing in the world! One gets to know other cultures, mentalities, meets new interesting people and practices the language. Alone changing the atmosphere makes it worth to go on trip!
-O: Ok, well...thank you, your documents are all right, everything is fine and you can pick up your visa within few days. Good luck and have a nice trip!
-M: Thank you. Bye!
--3--
C: Good morning. (barely looked at me, rummaging through papers)
Me: Good morning. (smiling broadly.)
C: Summer Work and Travel, right?
Me: Right.
C: So, last summer you were...?
Me: Tennessee, Chattanooga. (extremely honest face)
K: Excuse me?..
Me: TENNESSEE!
C: Oh, oh, ok, I see. Tennessee. Last time you came back late....
Me: (heart drops into my boots, bad thoughts creep in, keeping the smile is getting harder).
K: ....October, 15... Right?
Me: Yes, sir.
K: You missed some classes, right? (threateningly and with pressure)
Me: I keep the remnants of my composure and... suddenly blurt out in a surprisingly calm tone: No!
K: (puzzlement on face) – No??? But your classes start....?
Me: Oh, sure, the first of September. But first two months our schedule is rather unstable, classes are not very serious. It was not difficult for me to catch up. So, I didn’t have any problems. (honest eyes again.)
K: Ok.... (digging through papers again, seems the answer satisfied him). So, you visited the US once. Why do you want to do it again?
Me: (I was ready for this question and prepared a long speech about how it will allow me to improve my English, that it will help me in my future career, since my specialization is "USA and Canada", etc.) I took a deep breath and.... suddenly blurted out: - I just enjoyed it. I like it! (simple expression on face) Here I start to realize that I've blurted out complete nonsense again and that it's time to know when to stop.... But I'm still keeping a stiff upper lip. Still smiling.
K: (to my surprise, the expression on his face is as if he expected no other answer) - Ok! Where are you going this summer?
Me: Maryland.
K: Ok. Can you show me your student ticket? (I think that's exactly what he said, I don't remember. But I understood what it was about and reached for the student ID.)
Me: Here you are. (I hand over the student ID).
C: Ok... (examines it and suddenly starts frowning – I'm already in a cold sweat, tensely waiting for a catch, although there was nothing to be afraid of – I really am a student). Are you a sophomore?
Me: No, I’m in my forth year...
K: Oh!!! O’kaaaaay!!! They just make these stamps so close to each other that I can barely see them.
Me: (I squeeze out a nervous laugh, nerves are on edge. I decide to slip in a certificate from the university, just in case)
K: Oh, ok. Ok. So, everything is ok with your documents. (Here he rolls back in his chair a little and asks someone "We are doing the same as last time, aren’t we?"
Me: (Here it dawns on me what he means – March 18th, when everyone was refused. I'm upset, but still trying to smile.)
K: Everything is fine. But.... We have some problems with your sponsor organization, they didn’t provide us with correct information. It’s not your fault. You can’t get your visa till we fix the problem. Ok? (stacks my papers in a pile)
Me: Ok....(I nod with a knowing look.) My passport... (I reach out my hand)
K: No, no! We will keep it till your company fixes the problem. Ok?
Me: Oh! Sure!!! (I smile broadly, because I realize there's still gunpowder in the powder flask)
K: Good bye!
Me: Good bye!
--4--
-What is your name?
-My name is Darya Lapik.
-Where do you study?
-I study at the Nourth Caucasus State Technical University
-At what faculty do you study?
-At the faculty of Translater and Interpreter
-At what course do you study?
-I am a second-year student
-What is your future profession?
-My future profession is Translater and Interpreter
-When will you finish your university?
-In 2007
-Where do you go?
-I am leaving for CampAnne in Pennsylvania.
-What will you do there ?
-I will be housekeeper
-What classes did you miss today?
-English...
-At what time
-At 11 O'clock
-What classes do you have tomorrow?
-German...
-Who is your teacher in Phylosophy?
-...(her name)
-Write down your signature, place and date.
-OK
--5--
-Hello.
-Hello. What's your name? - he said to me in response.
-My name is Marina Koval.
-What university are you studing at?
-I'm studing at the Nouth Cacausus State technical university in Stavropol.
-What is your future profession?
-My future profession is translator and interpreter in the intercultural communication.
-What will you do in America?
-I will work as a waitress there.
-Is this your first visit to America?
-Yes.
-all right. - after which he proceeded to flip through my forms, handed me a sheet and said the following - right down your signature, place and date, - and wished me a happy journey.
-Have a nice day. Bye.
-Bye.
--6--
-Hello!
-Hello! Why didn’t you receive your visa last year?
-I have a letter from the embassy, where written that my documents was incomplete, especially form DS-2019.
-Please write signature, Moscow, and date (hands over the DS-2019).
-Here you are.
-What faculty do you study at?
-I study at a Faculty of Information Systems and Technologies.
-What course do you study at?
-I’m a third year full-time student.
-Why do you want to go to this state?
-Because it’s a seaside and I think it’ll be fun.
-What will be your work?
-Amusement park worker: games, attractions...
-How will you spend your free time?
-I’ll go swimming, play sports and so on.
-What lessons do you have on Friday.
-IP-networks, Internet service, programming.
-OK. You’ll receive your visa in a few days.
-Thank you, can I go?
-Yes.
-Have a nice day.
--7--
Me: - Hello!
C: - Hello.
Me: - How are you doing? (The consul was pleasantly surprised to hear these cherished words that the average American says about 50 times a day. And here, seeing his smile and facial expression, I realized - that's it, the visa is in my pocket!!!!)
C: - Fine, thanks. And you?
Me: - I'm fine (yeah, sure fine.. my hands are shaking)
C: - Ok. Do you love your parents?
Me: - Yes, sure sir..
C: - Why?
Me: - Just because they are very important part of my life+ They give me such things+like+ you know+.things that can help me in my future life.
C: - For example?
Me: - Actually, they give me all that I need and even more. Their love. And care. And money, of course+
C: - Do you respect your parents?
Me: - Yes sir. And I love them. My family is everything for me.
--8--
C: hi!
Me: hello) How r u doing?
C: OOoOh I'm fantastic and how are you?
Me: I'm fine, thanks
C: where are you going
Me: InterExchange Centre they are looking for a job offer for me.
Me: the fourth
C: right index finger (points to the scanner)
Me: Do you speak Russian?
C: No, I just work here. (returns the memo to me) Have you read this?
Me: Yes, I read.
C: Any questions?
Me: No
C: BYE (in Russian)
--9--
Me: hi, how are you?
C: i'm great, and you?
Me: i'm fine, thanks
C: Kristina, right?
Me: yeah
C: how old were you when you leave it?
Me: i was 6
C: oh, you were so little..
C: so, where do you study? (I answered as it is)
C: what is your specialization?
Me: management
C: and whom are you going to work in the us?
Me: a waitress, or a housekeaper, will see it..
C: what are you going to do in the US?
Me: to work, to travell, to make new friends of course
C: and who pays for your trip
Me: my parents
C: (shows me the memo and says) did you read it?
Me: yes of course
C: (smiled) have you any qwestions?
Me: no
--10--
Me: Good morning
C: Good morning, How are you?
Me: Normal, very well, and you?
C: I'm fine,What do you want to go?
Me: I want to go NY City, I want see NY City
C: What are you study?
Me: I study at the Tambov...etc
C: No,What?
Me: east Culture, Russian Culture.
C: Where are you study?
Me: I study at Tambov State University name of Derzhavin
C: Did you read the memo?
Me: yes, I read.
C: What is written in it?
Me: I have the right
C: And?
Me: My employer must not treat me badly
C: HAVE A NICE TRIP
Me: Thanks
--11--
C: Hello!
Me: Hello!
C: Your documents please... This, this and this. Ok.
C: Your name is Maxim, right?
Me: Yes.
C: And your friends often call you Max?
Me: Yes (smiling)
C: Do you a second course student?
Me: Yes.
C: Yes, I do. (as I understood he corrected me)
Me: Yes, I do. (I repeat after him with a smile)
C: Where did you study? (with a smile)
Me: I'm study at Ulyanovsk State University, in Russian-American department. My major is economics.
C: Ok. In that state would you like to go?
Me: New Jersey. It's my dream! (wanted to say North or South Carolina)
C: Oh (surprised smile and starts signing documents)
C: Put your (some) finger on the scaner. (and showed a finger)
Me: (put my finger)
C: Ok, Maxim. Your visa is approved! Good Bye! (waved his hand)
Me: Thank you very much (terribly happy I leave the hall)
--12--
Me: Hello (I give the documents to the window and smile of course)
C: Hi, What is your name?
Me: My name is Sergey
C: How are you?
Me: I’m fine
C: How old are you?
Me: sevent..., (then such an oops) eighteen
C: What are you studying?
Me: I studying in Don State Technical University
C: You are a second student year?
Me: No, I am a first student year
C: Ok. What is your speciality?
Me: My speciality is a standardization and certification
C: Ok. What is a standardization and certification?
Me: (I could barely explain this in Russian, and here in English) This is GOST, standard :)
C: Where do your parents work?
Me: My father is working in North Caucathion railway and my mother is housewife!
C: Ok. Have you got brothers or sisters?
Me: I have a brother
C: What is name your brothers?
Me: He is name Dmitri
C: How old are your brothers?
Me: 23
C: Where are he studying?
Me: He is a military student (something like that)
C: Ok. You have a Job-offer?
Me: Yes, I have (and I take it out of the folder and give it to her)
C: What job are you going to have in the US?
Me: I will working a groundskeeper
C: What you will doing on a work? (something like that)
Me: I will made a garden is better
C: (then she took the memo I gave about "human trafficking")
Me: I’m read
C: You understand that is here written?
Me: Yes
C: Good, have a nice a trip
Me: Thanks you!
C: Bye!
Me: Bye!
