Nathaniel Gyarteng

US Visa Insights Dashboard

Data analysis of F-1 student visa trends (2024–2025) + common interview questions to boost your approval chances.

By Nathaniel Gyarteng – Data Analyst & Visa Preparation Expert

Key Visa Statistics (FY2024)

Source: U.S. State Department data – ~41% denial rate (highest in decade).

F-1 Visa Denial Rate Trend

Denial Rate Trend

41% denied in 2024 (up from 36% in 2023) — ~279,000 rejections.

Approval Rates by Region

Regional Variations

Africa highest denials (~54–61%); Europe lowest (~9%).

Top 10 Common Visa Interview Questions

Practice these to show strong intent and preparation.

  1. Why do you want to study in the US?
  2. Why this specific university and program?
  3. How will you fund your studies?
  4. What are your plans after graduation?
  5. Do you have family or friends in the US?
  6. What ties do you have to your home country?
  7. Have you traveled abroad before?
  8. What is your academic background?
  9. Who is sponsoring you?
  10. What if you get a job offer in the US?

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