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Muneer5:
Hello, please help.

I got into UTDallas for a PhD (full funding with TA) without taking GRE/TOEFL. And I was only able to apply to ONE school during the pandemic.

How am I supposed to prepare for the visa interview?

I'm really scared �
Thanks.

Please which course did you apply for?

fairheart:


Hmm! They have been many people, especially from this thread, some of which I am no no longer in touch with since they got their visas in 2019. There are currently two ladies on this thread that are bank branch managers and head of her bank department. For privacy reasons, I cannot mention their names, but if you tell me what you need help with, I can ask them if they can help. What do you need help with?

Permit me to PM please...

Zluky:
Please I intend using self fund and a little from spouse to fund my program I also have part tuition waiver. My question is in the DS 160 form, is it ok to put OTTHER in the field: "Person/Entity Paying for Your Trip "

There is no option for self fund and other.

Kindly give inputs

Thank you

I think that question is who is paying for your trip to the US, not who is sponsoring your education

I paid via Internet banking.
No difference. Save ur self the stress and the risk of ing covid and just pay from home

Vader92:
Hello guys, please could I fill the ds 160 form before paying Visa Application and Sevis fees?

A kind person stated earlier that one has to go to the bank (GT) to pay the VIsa application fee. However I read on the website that it can also be paid through internet banking. I was wondering whether there is any disadvantage that comes with paying online.

ZionSpecie:


I think that question is who is paying for your trip to the US, not who is sponsoring your education

So does that mean flight fare? na waa o

Hello all, I need your opinion. In my form I-20, my major was written as "Engineering, General" instead of Chemical Engineering. What do you think is advisable for me to write in my form DS160? Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Zluky:


So does that mean flight fare? na waa o

I think you should put the person who is responsible for most part of the program

ormorteey:


From the current regulatory draft, it doesn’t appear you would need to leave the US since it’s not a new visa you are trying to get. You are largely getting an extension. They plan on having affected visa holders file a form i539, submit biometrics and ing documents or a newly created form that’s simpler than that.

What they are trying to take away is the power of the DSO to grant an extension. The new regulation would only allow a DSO to recommend an extension then you file with USCIS, then a DHS officer checks if the visa holder has maintained appropriate progress towards completion of degree without violating and inissibility clause.

Here is a link to the regulatory draft: https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=DHS_FRDOC_0001-1933

Thanks

Good morning nairalander, please can i use an international address instead of my home address (NIGERIA) to receive my i-20?

solastar2:
Hello all, I need your opinion. In my form I-20, my major was written as "Engineering, General" instead of Chemical Engineering. What do you think is advisable for me to write in my form DS160? Engineering or Chemical Engineering

I’m guessing your school is ULL. Did they put Chemical engineering on the I-20?
If the concentration is mentioned on the I-20, you might be safe to put Chemical engineering. You can ask others for their opinion though.

Hello all, is it compulsory to fill the question: have you made specific travel plans? In the DS160 form.
Or I should just provide an estimate?

solastar2:
Hello all, I need your opinion. In my form I-20, my major was written as "Engineering, General" instead of Chemical Engineering. What do you think is advisable for me to write in my form DS160? Engineering or Chemical Engineering

which school?

Good morning, please who is responsible for changing the school's start date on the SEVIS system?

adelawry:


I’m guessing your school is ULL. Did they put Chemical engineering on the I-20?
If the concentration is mentioned on the I-20, you might be safe to put Chemical engineering. You can ask others for their opinion though.

Chemical Engineering was not stated on it. It is not ULL but University of Arkansas.

mightynnd:
which school?

University of Arkansas

Lifeisforliving:


I think you should put the person who is responsible for most part of the program

Ok cool. Thank you

Sharon8:
Good morning, please who is responsible for changing the school's start date on the SEVIS system?

Why not request for a new form I-20 from your graduate school rather than altering the database of the SEVIS number.

Hello everyone.

Thanks for all the insights.

I made a mistake with sponsor surname when filling ds-160 (inputted his middle name as surname) and I already submitted.

Can I fill another application and use on visa appointment or just swear an affidavit and take to interview, while maybe explain the discrepancy to the VO.

Sharon8:
Good morning, please who is responsible for changing the school's start date on the SEVIS system?

Your school in the US. This means you have to get updated i-20 for the ission term you've been itted, let's say Spring 2021 or Fall 2021. your school.

Shuayb0:
Hello everyone.

Thanks for all the insights.

I made a mistake with sponsor surname when filling ds-160 (inputted his middle name as surname) and I already submitted.

Can I fill another application and use on visa appointment or just swear an affidavit and take to interview, while maybe explain the discrepancy to the VO.

You can fill another form, but make sure the new dsform ID is updated on the appointment-scheduling site.

solastar2:
Hello all, I need your opinion. In my form I-20, my major was written as "Engineering, General" instead of Chemical Engineering. What do you think is advisable for me to write in my form DS160? Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Your school used SEVIS-designated term for your program on the I-20. It's not always the term used by your school for its programs. "Engineering, General" is the available term in the SEVIS system, and under which "Chemical Engineering sit. Fill in the DSFORM the program you're itted for: Chemical Engineering. During the interview, give your response around Chemical Engineering, the Consular will understand.

fairheart:


Your school used SEVIS-designated term for your program. It's not always the term used by your school. "Engineering, General" is the available term in the SEVIS system, and under which "Chemical Engineering sit. Fill in the DSFORM the program you're itted for: Chemical Engineering. During the interview, give your response around Chemical Engineering, the Consular will understand.

Thanks

Hello house.

I defer my ission to speing resumption due to Covid-19 and I have recieved an updated I-20 with spring resumption date electronically (emailed).
My question is, do I need to fill another DS-160 for since I have different resumption date on the former DS-160 i filled?

Also, US embassy normally accept only mailed (original copy sent by fedEx or DHL) to student, but my school said they cannot mail I-20 because of the Vovid-19 that the emailed one is the original copy and would suffice.
Please what do you guys think I can do?

@Snakedoctor1 and others
Thanks and do have a fabulous sunday.

phizzle20:
Hello all, is it compulsory to fill the question: have you made specific travel plans? In the DS160 form.
Or I should just provide an estimate?

Yes it is compulsory, answer no, you're not meant to make specific plans until you get your visa.

fairheart:

You can fill another form, but make sure the new dsform ID is updated on the appointment-scheduling site.

Thanks a lot.

solihp:


Yes it is compulsory, answer no, you're not meant to make specific plans until you get your visa.

someone should double confirm this because I did the opposite.

Friedpotato:
someone should double confirm this because I did the opposite.

solihp has been there before, so I believe she's telling you from personal experience that worked for her as for everyone else. So, go ahead.
Have you made specific travelling plan? No. Once you choose that option, another column will show asking for information on when you'd like to travel/arrival date. Just select a date up to 1 week to your program start date (as on the i-20) there. 1 week should be enough to settle down before class starts.

All the best.

Schrodinger1:


Why not request for a new form I-20 from your graduate school rather than altering the database of the SEVIS number.

I have. The school is still preparing the I-20

fairheart:


Your school in the US. This means you have to get updated i-20 for the ission term you've been itted, let's say Spring 2021 or Fall 2021. your school.

Okay..thank you

Please, I just saw this on my CGI . I have never canceled any appointment in the past. I thought one can only cancel once and then for subsequent ones the person will have to pay another MRV fee. However, I never canceled, so why is it saying that I have exceeded my cancelation limit. What could happen if I decide to cancel the appointment?

Vader92:
Hello guys, please could I fill the ds 160 form before paying Visa Application and Sevis fees?

A kind person stated earlier that one has to go to the bank (GT) to pay the VIsa application fee. However I read on the website that it can also be paid through internet banking. I was wondering whether there is any disadvantage that comes with paying online.

You can fill the ds160 first. And you can also pay your visa fee online

solihp:


Yes it is compulsory, answer no, you're not meant to make specific plans until you get your visa.

False. It's all about forward thinking. You meant to plan ahead as soon as you got your ission.

friends, relative to crash with, date of your proposed trip, and other logistics