Interviewer: Hello

Applicant: Hello

Interviewer: Why are you going to the US?

Applicant: To visit a Buddhist temple in Alabama.

Interviewer: How many days will you be there?

Applicant: About 2 weeks

Interviewer: What will you do there?

Applicant: I will meet with other Buddhist monks and observe their practices

Interviewer: Who will pay for your travel?

Applicant: My temple here will pay for the flight. When I'm there, the temple in the US will pay for other expenses

Interviewer: Do you have a letter from the temples here and from the US?

Applicant: Yes, here it is

Interviewer: How long have you been a Monk?

Applicant: More than 8 years

Interviewer: Have you ever traveled abroad? Where?

Applicant: To India, Burma and Nepal

Interviewer: Why did you go to those countries?

Applicant: To visit a temple there

Interviewer: Okay, I approved your visa. You will receive your visa in about 3 days. Thank you