US visitor visa interviews for Pakistan take place at the US Embassy in Islamabad and the US Consulate General in Karachi. Under US law the officer starts from the assumption that you may intend to immigrate, and you show that you will return by explaining your work, family and finances in Pakistan.
Questions you are likely to hear
- Why are you going to the US? Say it simply: visiting my son in Houston for three weeks, a business meeting with a named company, sightseeing in New York and Washington.
- How long will you stay? Give a specific length that fits your leave or business.
- Who do you know in the US? Answer truthfully, including relatives. This must match your DS-160.
- What do you do in Pakistan? Job title, employer and how long you have worked there, or what your business does.
- How much do you earn? Give your real monthly income. Know the figures in your own documents.
- Who is paying for the trip? If a relative pays, say so, and explain your own finances too.
- Have you travelled before? Mention the countries you have visited. No travel history is fine; just say so.
- Have you ever been refused? Answer honestly and say what has changed since.
What the officer is really checking
Three things: that the trip is a real, temporary visit; that you can pay for it; and that your life in Pakistan gives you reasons to return. Every answer is weighed against these.
Tips that actually help
- Answer the question asked, briefly. Do not recite a prepared speech.
- Speak in the language you are comfortable in. You can ask for Urdu.
- Carry your documents in order, but hand them over only if asked.
- Know your DS-160. Answers that differ from the form are a problem.
- Never memorise answers someone else wrote for you. Officers hear them every day.
If you are refused
Most refusals are under section 214(b), which means the officer was not convinced about your ties or purpose this time. You can apply again when your situation or your evidence has clearly changed. Read our visa refusal guide.
How we help
We fill and check your DS-160 and run a practice interview based on your real file. PKR 50,000 per person, PKR 100,000 for a family of 4. See our USA visa service.
Inviting family from abroad? If your relatives live abroad and are inviting you, or you live abroad and are inviting parents or family from Pakistan, see USA visitor visa for family from Pakistan. For the sponsor's letter, read Invitation letter for a visit visa: a guide for hosts abroad.
Roman Urdu mein khulasa
US visa interview Islamabad ya Karachi mein hota hai. Mukhtasir aur sach jawab dein, DS-160 se match karein, Urdu mein bhi jawab de sakte hain. Ratay hue jawab na dein.
Information checked 1 November 2026. Rules change, so always confirm on the official embassy or visa-centre website before you apply.
