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F-1 Student Visa for 14 Backlogs, Low GRE and TOEFL

Is it possible to get an F-1 visa even with 14 backlogs incurred while completing a bachelor’s degree? Yes, you can get an F-1 visa provided you have the right reasons for the backlogs.

Read the featured actual student (F-1) visa interview experience to see how to get a visa even with backlogs. But if you try to follow the same approach, you really need to have evidence to backup your claims to be approved.

F-1 Visa Interview (Student) with Backlogs

This email is dedicated to all those who think that because they have a low profile, low GRE, low TOEFL and lots of arrears, it will be futile to try.

I personally was kind of tense about getting my visa. And I know it must be the same with people in my category. (Those who also have low scores – GRE 900, B-Tech – 69%, and loads of arrears.)

Things that matter when applying for an F-1 Visa include:

  1. Your Confidence,
  2. Positive Attitude and
  3. Your Finances.

Don’t take any fake documents, especially bank statements. The VO gets very pissed off if he or she just gets even a small hint or sign that your docs were faked.

[Related: My F-1 Visa got Cancelled due to Fake Bank Documents]

My appointment was at 12:45, reached consulate exactly by 12:50 (Yes, 5 minutes late) and I directly went inside, got my folder and waited for some two hours.

And finally got my finger verification done. [Related: How to Apply for F-1 Visa, Interview at US Consulate]

I was waiting for my turn. It seemed all scary, but as I kept moving forward in the queue I did gain some confidence seeing all the interviews being made.

While in waiting line, I was observing all the VOs doing the interviews. I was standing in front of counter no. 4 and this guy has rejected some 4 F-1 visa!

It looks like most interviewees had huge cash in their bank accounts, making it very obvious and clear that their funds were fake.

[Related: Can we Deposit Large Amounts of Cash before Visa interviews?]

Actual Student Visa Interview

VO: Hello.

Me: Hello Sir. Good afternoon. How are you?

VO: (Busy doing something.) Fine. How are you?

Me: Fine.

VO: Which year did you pass and what’s your overall %?

Me: 2006, 68%.

VO: Pass me your consolidated and individual transcripts.

Me: Sure Sir. (Passed the whole heap. 8 semesters, consolidated, degree, GRE, TOEFL, but he didn’t looked at any document.)

VO: (Still busy typing something.) How many back logs?

Me: 14.

VO: What went wrong?

Me: Sir, I am a national level sports player. I have been representing my college in zonal and inter zonal level sports and played even in university level. So I couldn’t balance my studies, but in the end I set my priorities right and got 82% in my 7th sem and 89% in my 8th sem. (I brought all my certificates with me.)

VO: (Smiled) So how are you planning to fund your studies? [ Bank Balance Required for F-1 Student Visa]

Me: My parents will support me. They are working at XXXX. And I have a bank loan, too, to be in the safer side.

VO: Smiled. I am granting your visa. All the best. you’ll get your visa in 3 days.

Me: (After hearing the word “visa” I couldn’t hear anything else out of excitement.) Pardon me, Sir?

VO: (Smiled.) I said you will get your visa.

Me: Thank you so very much Sir!

Friends, remember to always maintain eye contact, be confident, and have a good flow while you speak during the visa interview. Never stammer, always speak clearly. All the best to all those who have the milestone ahead.

[Read Frequently Asked Questions for F-1 Student Visa Interview]

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30 Comments

  1. hii… i completed my btech with 59% and 12 backlogs .Can i get US visa for ms with good GRE and IELTS score ? One of my friend got rejected twice due to backlogs and i’m soo scared please do reply….

  2. Hey guys . I am 24 now…..I have 2yrs of experience in Core Networks (CCNA&CCNP)..I would like to do MS in IT/COMPSCIENCE from US…I passed by BE in 2009 from mumbai university and have 12 backlogs due to my ill health..as i could not give my first semester due to my ill health…..but i didnt get any year gap……How much should i score in GRE amd Toefl…and is it too late for doping MS..as i am already 24 yrs …but i have the passion in me to do it……..can anyone guide me on that….

  3. hello …………plz help me out……..my percentage in btech is 64% with 7 backlogs which i have cleared now and my revised gre score is 292 and my toefl score is 94………and i have been to usa for the NASA competition soplz help me whether i will get visa or not…………..plz guys help me
    thanks…….

  4. Hi,

    I have my Visa interview on 14th july. My GRE score 1000, TOEFL 69 and BE avg 69%.
    Please evaluate, can I get F1 visa with this profile.??

  5. guies …. i need ur suggestion i am planing my interview on21st of june in hyd counsalate all documents are ready…jst a problem is i gt a backlog in 4-1 sem and results are nt yet declared…it might take july2nd week so…shall i ..put a visa slot in july or in june itself….plz guide me……

  6. hey friends,
    my gre score is 1090,my cgpa is 6.3 till 7 sem,i have 6 backlogs,Can i get a F1 visa???????

  7. I have been confusing which university has to be selected for ms among bradely,wichita state university.could any one tell me about these?

  8. Hai all . Don’t think of backlogs , percentage , scores and all other . When you are going for the interview please do remember the following

    1. Be confident
    2. Maintain eye contact
    3. Speak clearly
    4. Make sure your answer does not raise another question.
    5 . And above all always think you are the right person to have a visa and that will help you to be confident.

  9. Hey, why did you tell them you had so many backlogs ? Was it mentioned in some documents which you could not hide ?

  10. what means backlogs?how it count?is it related to any coarse or to number of credits you failed during your study? pls help me sir…………

  11. what means backlogs?how it count? is it related to any coarse or to number of credits you failed during your study ?

    thanks for your help and kindness

    1. I am bit confused regarding the term backlogs. For e.g., If a student has 1 back paper in his degree which he has later clear it and then, when he goes to visa interview, what should he say.. he has got one backlogs or no backlogs. Please help me in this regard.

  12. *7 pls my visa interview is in two weeks time,i don't av any toefl score and my college's counsellor told that i need no test for my interview that all testing will be discussed when i get to the school,wat can i do?

  13. Dear friends, my GRE Score is 1000. Quan- 710 and varbal-290 today I have given Tofel exam I have not yet applied to any University I am a graduate of EEE CGPA 3.44 out of 4.00 please advice me where should I apply is there still time for US universities and which Universities will accept my poor GRE score followed by a poor Graduate score and can I apply for Masters in CS.

  14. Hello sir,

    My GRE score is 920 and TOEFL 90. I am applying to many universities in US. Can i get a F1 visa with this low GRE score???

    1. Hello Sibi, I have seen students with high scores yet they
      were rejected,also students with low scores have been
      rejected.However students with low scores have also been issued
      visa.It all depends on how you present your case,its like a
      court,you need evidence to win a case,so give them a reason for
      your low scores and you will be fine.Hey 920 is not that bad so
      cheer up and give IT A SHOT.Good luck dear.

  15. hi…sir. my f1 visa is rejected on 9th december,2010. i think that it is because of my low GRE score because it was last question. so next time what i have to do if thae ask me related to GRE.?

  16. hi my name is goutham i am studying btech 4 year i am more than 13 back logs in my btech can i get study visa in usa

    1. sir my name is raj kumar singh…i have secured 61 % in B-tech .i had 15 backlogs……completed my backlogs under stipulated time…does i am elgible for F-1 visa.

  17. hai ia m on my visit visa b2 valid till 7jan2011.i tried applying for applying for my masters i am adentist done my bds from india.i am staying in sanantonio.i purely science group its hard for me to write gre.plz sugest me some courses for applying in universities in sanantonio on campus without gre.thank u

  18. Hello, I've been admitted to a short term course in US on June with funding. The problem is i haven't taken TOEFL yet but I already took GRE with total score 1200. Does TOEFL score necessary for F1 application provided that I've been admitted by the university? Thank you for your response Sir.

  19. hey i got gre of 950 and toefl of 69,i’m willing to apply for the universities in US and my academic is 64% with no backlogs can i apply with these scores please send me reply

  20. Dear ,
    thanks for helping me out with all the informations provided in this website.
    i got rejected for f1 visa twice in this month (dec) in Hyderabad
    vo said ur not elgible for student visa vat i have to do now (i got less scores gre 810 btech 55% and having 10 backlogs but for the gre i got letter from ets mentioning that there is problem with the validation of my exam thats why they are offering me to re test for the free of cost) i want to apply for the next time in Chennai vat will u suggest me
    thank u

  21. Dear ,
    thanks for helping me out with all the informations provided in this website.
    i got rejected for f1 visa twice in this month (dec) in Hyderabad
    vo said ur not elgible for student visa vat i have to do now (i got less scores gre 810 btech 55% and having 10 backlogs but for the gre i got letter from ets mentioning that there is problem with the validation of my exam thats why there they are me to re test for the free of cost) i want to apply for the next time in Chennai vat will u suggest me
    thank u

    1. other than hyderabad adn chennai go to any where else either mumbai or delhi.they will definitely ask u reason for applying here, tell some thing or the other but at last they willl make u process through the interview

      atleast it would be 100 times better if u go to mumbai rather than hyderabad or chennai

      1. But why? Is it the same in case of under graduate students also, I mean will a student going to pursue bachelors will also be rejected?

  22. very helpful… am in same situation with the added disadvantage of my family residing in USA…got the visa interview next week.. lets see how it goes..

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