The Consular Perspective: What Matters Most in the Visa Interview

​Presenter: Travis Feuerbacher, Esq. — Former U.S. Department of State Consular Officer & Practicing Immigration Attorney

​What really matters in a student visa interview—and how do consular officers view applicants behind the window?

​In this first session of The Consular Perspective webinar series, Travis Feuerbacher, Esq. draws on his experience as a former U.S. Consular Officer and current immigration attorney to provide university administrators with a rare, inside look at how visa decisions are made.

​This webinar will explore:

• ​What consular officers focus on most during the visa interview

• ​How applicants are evaluated—and common misconceptions schools and students have

• ​Practical ways universities can better prepare students for visa interviews

• ​Why connecting prospective students with current students can meaningfully impact outcomes

• ​How a student’s understanding of campus life and the surrounding community factors into the interview

​Designed specifically for international education professionals, this session will equip your team with actionable insights to strengthen student preparation, improve advising conversations, and better support international students before they arrive.