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Traveling to the United States An Overview of the F1 Visa Process

Traveling to the United States An Overview of the F1 Visa Process. Presentation Objective. Defining “Secure Borders / Open Doors” Clarifying the ABCs of the visa process Reviewing SEVIS Explaining the appointment system Answering specific questions / concerns. The Myth…. Yeah Right!!!.

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Traveling to the United States An Overview of the F1 Visa Process

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  1. Traveling to the United States An Overview of the F1 Visa Process

  2. Presentation Objective Defining “Secure Borders / Open Doors” Clarifying the ABCs of the visa process Reviewing SEVIS Explaining the appointment system Answering specific questions / concerns

  3. The Myth… Yeah Right!!! • America: Open Doors...

  4. The Reality… Despite 9/11, the U.S. continues to welcome foreign visitors, particularly students. While some people think student visas are hard to get, this is not true: Students are a high priority and have the highest approval rates.

  5. Application Process ABCs Request I20 from the US school Pay the SEVIS fee (www.fmjfee.com) Schedule your interview (212-340-4444) Pay the $100 visa processing fee (Fortis) Complete the necessary application forms Prepare your documents Interview

  6. DS-2019 Important Facts All students need an I20 form. Are they required for the interview? Yes! Without the I20 form you will not be able to interview!

  7. The Infamous SEVIS Fee (1) Who pays? How much? $100 for students

  8. The Infamous SEVIS Fee (2) When to pay? As soon as possible after receiving the SEVIS “N” number – 72 hour update How to pay? Credit card – www.fmjfee.com Local banks – print the PDF file Remember: No SEVIS payment, no interview – it’s the law

  9. SEVIS Violators If you drop out of school, you must go home. SEVIS rule violators may have a very hard time qualifying for another visa.

  10. Making the Appointment Normal Procedure: Purchase a PIN - $16.00 Schedule the interview (212-340-4444) Summer Work-Travel: Your consultant will schedule!! Group appointment system Remember: schedule early!

  11. Visa Processing Fee How much? $100 for all applicants Non-refundable Where to pay? Any Fortis branch Remember: No Fortis receipt, no interview

  12. Required Application Forms DS 156 - for all applicants DS 157 - for men 16-45 DS 158 - for students electronic application form gets you a faster interview!

  13. Other Required Documents 5 x 5 photograph (strict rules!) Fortis receipt SEVIS receipt I-20 form Sealed transcripts

  14. Supporting Documents? Consulate no longer accepts documents during in-take process Officers rely on the interview, not the documents Hint: Be organized! If the officer asks, produce documents quickly

  15. The Interview Why are students refused? unclear answers! First impressions (Pay attention – watch for your number!) They have not told the truth. Interview length: 1 - 3 minutes The central question: Will the applicant return to Turkey?

  16. Qualifying for a Visa In 2006, 85% of student applicants received a visa Strong grades, good English, family ties to Turkey Remember: Everyone is a presumed immigrant!

  17. Visa Delivery UPS delivery service Delivery take 2-3 days Cost for UPS service - 7 YTL

  18. Maalesef... 221(g) refusals: What’s missing? 214(b) refusals: Should you reapply?

  19. Visit Our Website for Complete Information Type: www.usconsulate-istanbul.org.tr Click on the “Non-Immigrant Visa” link

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