Are you applying for US Student Visa? Read this
By myjoyonline - myjoyonline.com General News | Sat, 10 May 2008
The US Embassy in Accra says applicants for United States of America Student Visas no longer require an appointment.
A walk-in visa regime is now place and Student Visa applicants, [J1, F1 and M1 visas] including people going for education exchange programmes, must present themselves at the Embassy anytime from 730am only on Wednesdays.
Vice Consul at the US Embassy, Johann Jones in the company of Chris Hodges, Head of Public Affairs also of the Embassy explained the procedures on Joy FM's Super Morning Show on Friday.
All an applicant needs is an approved Form DS-2019 or Form I-20, [A United States Department of Homeland Security document issued by colleges, universities, and vocational schools that provides supporting information for the issuance of a student visa or change of status.]
Prior to attending the walk-in interview, the applicant must have his/her programme of study due within sixty days, and anyone who has been refused a visa within the past year will however need an appointment.
After the walk-in visa requirements are met, there is an interview section which entails that the applicant provides proof that he indeed needs the visa to go to school in the US and that it is not to seek jobs. Proof [Bank statement] is also required of financial sufficiency (either by self or sponsor) for the cost of the first year of school and also the ability to foot bills for the rest of the programme. The sponsor need not reside in the US.
“You don't have to pay any money to the Consulate Section besides your $131 visa fee and you have to pay your SEVIS fee, which is usually a $100,” said Johann Jones.
Author: Isaac Yeboah
A walk-in visa regime is now place and Student Visa applicants, [J1, F1 and M1 visas] including people going for education exchange programmes, must present themselves at the Embassy anytime from 730am only on Wednesdays.
Vice Consul at the US Embassy, Johann Jones in the company of Chris Hodges, Head of Public Affairs also of the Embassy explained the procedures on Joy FM's Super Morning Show on Friday.
All an applicant needs is an approved Form DS-2019 or Form I-20, [A United States Department of Homeland Security document issued by colleges, universities, and vocational schools that provides supporting information for the issuance of a student visa or change of status.]
Prior to attending the walk-in interview, the applicant must have his/her programme of study due within sixty days, and anyone who has been refused a visa within the past year will however need an appointment.
After the walk-in visa requirements are met, there is an interview section which entails that the applicant provides proof that he indeed needs the visa to go to school in the US and that it is not to seek jobs. Proof [Bank statement] is also required of financial sufficiency (either by self or sponsor) for the cost of the first year of school and also the ability to foot bills for the rest of the programme. The sponsor need not reside in the US.
“You don't have to pay any money to the Consulate Section besides your $131 visa fee and you have to pay your SEVIS fee, which is usually a $100,” said Johann Jones.
Author: Isaac Yeboah
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DONTOA NI | GABORONE-BOTSWANA | 6/2/2008 3:03:00 PM
Are you applying for US Student Visa? Read this
I feel the embassy is making things very difficult, for students who want to continue their education in US, for nothing.
The requirement does not make any sense to me. Does it mean that a young American who wants to continue his education say,in RUSSIA, should not even be sponsored by his Daddy working in RUSSIA? Assuming i am working in America and i want to sponsor my younger brother in his education in America, why should the embassy be fassy about this? I think in such a situation the only beef the embassy should have is, to enguire about my financial capability. If my financial status proves that i am capable, why should the embassy deny my brother this chance? Could the embassy explain whether this directive is across the board ( applies in all countries) or applicable to only this African country? Oh, the service fees is $100! What special service is this? Is this not a day light robbery? If a poor, desparate but anxious student manages to pay $231-, which is even a lot of money in America, what happens to the service fees of $100- assuming the application was not successful? Are these fees only payable in US Dollars? This is all from me. Thanks and God bless. Reply to this view | Report abuse |
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