I have about 4 years of work experience and moved to US after my wedding... Most of the ladies on a H4 , equally talented and having enough industry experience, are pushed to a state of losing their confidence where they are totally made dependent on their spouses not having the opportunity to work.
After lots of desperate attempts to find a Job I finally decided to go for my masters and yes, I finally got an admit from Rutgers for the Master of business and science course.I had aound 311 in GRE and 99 in TOEFL.
Although H4 visa allows you to study, it doesn't allow you to work or get a training after the masters.So I came to India to get my F1 stamped, and it was approved at the Chennai consulate. The moment was just WOW!
Here goes my experience. It took about an hour and a half to finally get inside the consulate. After the initial checks and finger-prints taken, I was finally waiting for the visa interview.
H4 to F1 Visa Interview
Lots of F1 rejects in the nearby counters! The guy before me got it approved after half an hour of rigorous questioning I was wondering how my interview would go since I am already on a h4 visa which allows you to study.My turn came finally :
Me: A very good morning sir. How are you doing today?
VO: Good morning.
He sees my passport , comes to the h4 visa page.
Vo: So your husband works for xyz company?how long has he been with that company
Me: 7 years sir.
VO: Does he work now in the US
Me: Yes sir. He works in AAA for BBB.
VO: So you had been n a h4 and now want to go to school?
Me: Yes sir.
He looks at my I-20 .
Vo: So Rutgers..mmhmm.. What is this course about?
Me: Its the master of business nad science course. I have work experience and did my undergrad in engineering, so i want to pursue engg management .
VO: Ur undergrad percentage:
Me: Told him
When did you graduate
Me: 2006
Vo: Where do you live.
Me: I live in HHH
How long have you stayed in the US?
Me: More than 1 year sir.
Vo: How far is the university from ur place?
Me: Around half an hour sir.
VOid you apply to aother univ in the NY /NJ area.
Me: No sir, I got an admit within 10 days of applying and so took this as my first choice. I did apply to Vanderbilt university in Nashville
VO: (Interrupts me) So u ll travel all the way to central america, leaving your husband?
Me: No sir, I was just applying the colleges based on the rankings. Both universities were offering such kind of management courses. I got a reject from this univ. And rutgers was my first choice.
Vo: ok. So how are you going to fund your education.
Me: I have XXX USD in my account and my husband has yyy dollars. This is how I ll sponsor my education.
Looks for a while at my I-20/ Gre/Toefl scores. Gives my documents back, retains my passport. Your visa is approved. U ll get it in 3-4 days.
Me: Thanks a lot sir.
Thus i left with a great relief and lots of happiness
Me: A very good morning sir. How are you doing today?
VO: Good morning.
He sees my passport , comes to the h4 visa page.
Vo: So your husband works for xyz company?how long has he been with that company
Me: 7 years sir.
VO: Does he work now in the US
Me: Yes sir. He works in AAA for BBB.
VO: So you had been n a h4 and now want to go to school?
Me: Yes sir.
He looks at my I-20 .
Vo: So Rutgers..mmhmm.. What is this course about?
Me: Its the master of business nad science course. I have work experience and did my undergrad in engineering, so i want to pursue engg management .
VO: Ur undergrad percentage:
Me: Told him
When did you graduate
Me: 2006
Vo: Where do you live.
Me: I live in HHH
How long have you stayed in the US?
Me: More than 1 year sir.
Vo: How far is the university from ur place?
Me: Around half an hour sir.
VOid you apply to aother univ in the NY /NJ area.
Me: No sir, I got an admit within 10 days of applying and so took this as my first choice. I did apply to Vanderbilt university in Nashville
VO: (Interrupts me) So u ll travel all the way to central america, leaving your husband?
Me: No sir, I was just applying the colleges based on the rankings. Both universities were offering such kind of management courses. I got a reject from this univ. And rutgers was my first choice.
Vo: ok. So how are you going to fund your education.
Me: I have XXX USD in my account and my husband has yyy dollars. This is how I ll sponsor my education.
Looks for a while at my I-20/ Gre/Toefl scores. Gives my documents back, retains my passport. Your visa is approved. U ll get it in 3-4 days.
Me: Thanks a lot sir.
Thus i left with a great relief and lots of happiness
Hence people on a H4- You have lots of time at home to prepare well.So apply to top universities near your city . Many universities accept admission on a rolling basis. Call and confirm from them if you can still apply.
Dont lose hope, there is always a brighter side to being a dependent.
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