{"id":23640,"date":"2018-12-04T16:48:48","date_gmt":"2018-12-04T11:18:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/?p=23640"},"modified":"2018-12-04T16:48:48","modified_gmt":"2018-12-04T11:18:48","slug":"applying-us-visa-know-expect-us-visa-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/blogs\/applying-us-visa-know-expect-us-visa-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"Applying for US Visa? Know what to expect at the US Visa Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re applying for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/usa-visa?utm_source=atblog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=USvisainterviewblog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff\">US visa <\/span><\/a>\u2013 the final step of your application process will be a personal interview at a US embassy or consulate in your home country. On one hand, this interview will go very quickly \u2013 around ten minutes is the maximum time you should expect. On the other hand, it will decide your fate on approval or denial of the US visa, and so, it\u2019s important to have done your \u201chomework\u201d beforehand.<\/p>\n<p>The thought of being interviewed by a US government official can be overwhelming, but keep in mind that the interview\u2019s purpose is simply to determine whether or not you meet the US visa requirements. Knowing what to expect throughout the process can set you up for success.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Here are some of the most important things to know about the visa interview itself:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>It will likely be short<\/strong>. You may have spent many, many hours preparing your case and spent months waiting for this interview. But the interview itself may last for as less as 5 minutes. Occasionally visa interviews may last for half an hour, and you may be taken to a separate room for additional questioning. However, in most cases, the interview will seem like it\u2019s over very quickly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>This is about you\u00a0not\u00a0your paperwork.<\/strong> The purpose of the interview is for the officer to interview you, not to read your paperwork. Do not spend your time trying to tell the officer about what is already in the file. Do not spend your time trying to give the officer hundreds of more documents. The officer wants to have an opportunity to talk to you and will make a judgment largely based on that conversation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>This is a conversation, not a test<\/strong>. Many visa applicants try to guess what questions they will be asked. Some try to prepare their answers ahead of time. This is not a good idea. Every consular officer wants the same thing: they want to have a natural conversation with the applicant. This becomes impossible if the applicant has already decided what he\/she is going to tell the officer. If you have rehearsed or prepared a speech, it only reduces your credibility. It makes the person look like he\/she is trying to \u2018fake it\u2019 with the officer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>There are usually no tricky questions.<\/strong> The questions asked at the visa interview are usually not tricky. The officer will generally ask about why you are applying for a US visa. They may ask about your prior trips to the US. They may also ask about your background. But none of this is tricky \u2013 the questions asked are normally about things you are expected to answer naturally and truthfully.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stop. Listen. Breath. Answer:<\/strong> You may be nervous at the time of the interview. When the officer asks a question, listen carefully to exactly what he\/she is asking. If you don\u2019t understand, ask the officer to clarify. Give a short, clear answer to the question, avoid story-telling at all costs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Never express anger.<\/strong> No matter what happens at the visa interview, remain respectful to the consular officer. You are never, ever going to win an argument with the officer by getting aggressive. State your answers to questions clearly and respectfully. If you disagree about a statement made by the officer, you may express this, but do so with extreme patience and respect. The Consular officers have a tremendous amount of authority.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Also Read:\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/tips-to-prepare-for-us-visa-interview\/\">Tips to prepare for your US Visa Interview<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>What happens after your interview?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>At the conclusion of the visa interview, you will be informed on-the-spot whether your application is successful or not. If successful, they will take your passport so that the US visa can be processed and stamped on the passport. Time for processing depends on the consulate but ranges from a few days to a week. You can choose to have it couriered back to you or be collected personally.<\/p>\n<p>If your visa application is unsuccessful, the officer may tell you that your US visa has been denied and return your passport immediately.<\/p>\n<p>Are you ready? Do you have a question about the US visa application process? <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/usa-visa?utm_source=atblog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=USvisainterviewblog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Please don\u2019t hesitate to ask us<\/a><\/span>! Not sure how to go about? We walk you through the US visa application process and offer tips on ensuring it gets approved. Done with your visa interview? Share your experience with us in the comments below!<\/p>\n<p>Maximize your chances of success with <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/usa-visa?utm_source=atblog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=USvisainterviewblog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">akbartravels.com<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><b>Read more about US Visas:<\/b><\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/us-visa-for-indians-visa-types-application-process-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>US Visa for Indians: Visa Types, Application Process &amp; Fees<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/types-of-us-visas-immigrant-and-nonimmigrant-visas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>Types of US Visas \u2013 Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/step-by-step-guide-to-us-visa-application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>Step by Step guide to US Visa application<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/how-to-apply-for-us-visa-online-in-easy-steps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>How to apply for a US Visa<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/procedure-us-visa-renewal\/\"><u>Procedure\u2002<\/u><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/procedure-us-visa-renewal\/\"><u>to<\/u><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/procedure-us-visa-renewal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>\u2002renew a US Visa<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/list-of-countries-you-can-visit-with-a-valid-us-visa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>List of countries you can visit on a valid US Visa<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/everything-need-know-about-us-visa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>Everything you need to know about US Visa<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/tips-to-pass-the-us-visa-interview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>Tips to pass the US Visa interview<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/can-akbar-travels-help-you-get-the-us-visa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>The US visa application process<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/reasons-for-us-visa-rejection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>Reasons for US Visa rejection<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/applying-us-visa-know-expect-us-visa-interview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>Know what to expect at the US Visa interview<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/us-transit-visa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>US transit visa application and requirements<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/applying-for-a-us-student-visa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>How to apply for US Student Visa<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/usa-visa-interview-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>US Visa interview questions and answers<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Apply Visa Online<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/dubai-visa\" target=\"_blank\">Dubai Visa Online<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/14-days-dubai-visa\" target=\"_blank\">14 days Dubai Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/30-days-dubai-visa\" target=\"_blank\">30 days Dubai Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/60-days-dubai-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">60 days Dubai Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/96-hours-dubai-visa\" target=\"_blank\">Dubai Transit Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/uae-visa\" target=\"_blank\">UAE Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/singapore-visa\" target=\"_blank\">Singapore Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/malaysia-visa\" target=\"_blank\">Malaysia Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/thailand-visa\" target=\"_blank\">Thailand Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/srilanka-visa\" target=\"_blank\">Sri Lanka Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/usa-visa\" target=\"_blank\">US Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/uk-visa\" target=\"_blank\">UK Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/schengen-visa\" target=\"_blank\">Schengen Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/canada-visa\" target=\"_blank\">Canada Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/australia-visa\" target=\"_blank\">Australia Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/newzealand-visa\" target=\"_blank\">New Zealand Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/france-visa\" target=\"_blank\">France Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/italy-visa\" target=\"_blank\">Italy Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/turkey-visa\" target=\"_blank\">Turkey Visa Online<\/a>&nbsp;| &nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/philippines-visa\" target=\"_blank\">Philippines Visa<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/cambodia-visa\" target=\"_blank\">Cambodia Visa Online<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/vietnam-visa\" target=\"_blank\">Vietnam Visa Online<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/visa\/oman-visa\" target=\"_blank\">Oman Visa<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>International Holiday Packages<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/international-tour-packages\/dubai-tour-packages?utm_source=FOOTER&amp;utm_medium=WEBSITE&amp;utm_campaign=HOLIDAYSFOOTER\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dubai Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/international-tour-packages\/singapore-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Singapore Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/international-tour-packages\/thailand-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thailand Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/international-tour-packages\/malaysia-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Malaysia Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/international-tour-packages\/sri-lanka-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sri Lanka Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/international-tour-packages\/united-states-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/international-tour-packages\/united-kingdom-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">United Kingdom Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/international-tour-packages\/south-africa-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">South Africa Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/international-tour-packages\/europe-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Europe Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/international-tour-packages\/bali-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bali Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/international-tour-packages\/mauritius-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mauritius Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/international-tour-packages\/maldives-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maldives Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/cruises\/cordelia-cruises\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cordelia Cruise Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Domestic Holiday Packages<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/india-tour-packages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">India Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/india-tour-packages\/goa-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Goa Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/india-tour-packages\/kerala-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kerala Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/india-tour-packages\/leh-ladakh-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leh Ladakh Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/india-tour-packages\/himachal-pradesh-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Himachal Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/india-tour-packages\/andaman-and-nicobar-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Andaman Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/india-tour-packages\/rajasthan-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rajasthan Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/india-tour-packages\/uttarakhand-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Uttarakhand Tour Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/india-tour-packages\/jammu-and-kashmir-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jammu and Kashmir Tour Packages<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Packages by Themes<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/theme\/honeymoon-packages?utm_source=FOOTER&amp;utm_medium=WEBSITE&amp;utm_campaign=HOLIDAYSFOOTER\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Honeymoon Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/theme\/adventure-packages?utm_source=FOOTER&amp;utm_medium=WEBSITE&amp;utm_campaign=HOLIDAYSFOOTERhttps:\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/theme\/adventure-packages?utm_source=FOOTER&amp;utm_medium=WEBSITE&amp;utm_campaign=HOLIDAYSFOOTER\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adventure Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/theme\/visa-on-arrival-packages?utm_source=FOOTER&amp;utm_medium=WEBSITE&amp;utm_campaign=HOLIDAYSFOOTER\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visa on Arrival Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/theme\/family-packages?utm_source=FOOTER&amp;utm_medium=WEBSITE&amp;utm_campaign=HOLIDAYSFOOTERhttps:\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/theme\/family-packages?utm_source=FOOTER&amp;utm_medium=WEBSITE&amp;utm_campaign=HOLIDAYSFOOTER\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Family Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/theme\/romantic-packages?utm_source=FOOTER&amp;utm_medium=WEBSITE&amp;utm_campaign=HOLIDAYSFOOTERhttps:\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/theme\/romantic-packages?utm_source=FOOTER&amp;utm_medium=WEBSITE&amp;utm_campaign=HOLIDAYSFOOTER\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Romantic Packages<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/holidays\/theme\/getaways-packages?utm_source=FOOTER&amp;utm_medium=WEBSITE&amp;utm_campaign=HOLIDAYSFOOTER\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Weekend Getaways Packages<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Domestic Flights<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/domestic\/pune-bangalore-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pune Bangalore Flights<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/domestic\/chennai-delhi-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chennai Delhi Flights<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/domestic\/bangalore-chennai-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bangalore Chennai Flights<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/domestic\/mumbai-delhi-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mumbai Delhi Flights<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/domestic\/bangalore-hyderabad-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bangalore Hyderabad Flights<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/domestic\/ahmedabad-goa-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ahmedabad Goa Flights<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/domestic\/mumbai-kolkata-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mumbai Kolkata Flights<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/domestic\/hyderabad-delhi-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hyderabad Delhi Flights<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/domestic\/bangalore-goa-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bangalore Goa Flights<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/domestic\/mumbai-goa-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mumbai Goa Flights<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>International Flights<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/international\/delhi-dubai-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Delhi Dubai Flights<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/international\/delhi-bangkok-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Delhi Bangkok Flights<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/international\/delhi-toronto-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Delhi Toronto\nFlights<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/international\/mumbai-to-dubai-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mumbai Dubai Flights<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/international\/delhi-singapore-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Delhi Singapore Flights<\/a>&nbsp;|<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/international\/delhi-london-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Delhi London Flights<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/international\/delhi-kathmandu-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Delhi Kathmandu Flights<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/international\/mumbai-london-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mumbai London Flights<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/international\/chennai-singapore-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chennai Singapore Flights<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/international\/mumbai-singapore-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mumbai Singapore Flights<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/international\/delhi-newyork-flights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Delhi New York 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On one hand, this interview will go very quickly \u2013 around ten minutes is the maximum time you should expect. 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