How can I increase my nephew's odds of getting a student visa to study at a US university?

Question

The US consulate in his country rejects more than 90% of student visa applicants by claiming that these applicants fail to prove they will return to their home country upon finishing their studies. (To me, this practice is similar to requiring that people prove that they will not divorce in the future before allowing them to marry.)

The official instructions for the visa application ask only that the applicants show that they have strong ties to their countries. He has all the required documents for the visa. I am sponsoring him and paying for all his expenses during his schooling. Given this constraint, how can we (he and I) increase his chances of obtaining a visa?

One more detail: my nephew is only 18, so he cannot be expected to have a lot of money. I just want to help him earn a College Degree in the US.

Answer 1

Prove that your nephew has a credible bank account, real properties and direct relatives in his country in order to establish that a return will be guaranteed after the studies.

Answer 2

American law requires all visa applicants, no matter what type of visa, be treated as immigrants. In the case of a non-immigrant visa that puts the total burden of proof on the applicant. It's not the consulate's idea, they're just following the law.

When a high number of non-immigrant visa travelers from a country overstay their visas it makes it harder and harder for future applicants.

You and your nephew can thank all who came before him, and didn't go home, for his predicament.


What you are doing might actually be hurting him. You are what they call "a support network." When a non-immigrant, from a high overstay country, has a support network in the United States is makes it more likely that applicant will overstay. The statistics prove it too.

Answer 3

Honestly this is sad but very true, the best way to increase his odds is to have a lot of money. When a family has a large amount of money, the USA views that as someone that doesn't have much to gain from coming then not leaving the USA.

Answer 4

You are correct in that it is virtually impossible to prove a negative. Nevertheless, your nephew must do everything he can in order to overcome the presumption of overstaying his visa and violating his immigration status.

He will need to show excellent grades, a strong desire to study, and sufficient finances to support himself during his stay without working. He should also be able to demonstrate how his US education will benefit his life back in his own country, and be able to articulate the foundation for his intention to return - family, property, social ties, work, etc.

Answer 5

Are you a US citizen or national, or have a US eco-friendly card? If no longer, you will no longer have get entry to to the government-subsidized pupil loans and provides that maximum American scholars use to pay for faculty. you will might desire to word on the US consulate for a pupil visa. And with a view to get that visa you will might desire to coach them information which you have each and every of the money which you would be able to desire to cover college and your residing expenses while you're in the US. you ought to word for scholarships in the process the colleges, yet maximum of those are open to human beings purely. you will additionally no longer be authorized to artwork off campus to make money to pay for college. in line with danger you ought to examine despite if there are scholarships obtainable for uk scholars to income in the US from the yankee embassy. USAID or USIS software officers in the embassy might desire to be able to furnish you information approximately such opportunities.

Answer 6

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http://www.fulbrightnepal.org.np/IMAGES/Student%20Visa%20FAQs.pdf


Non-Immigrant Visas
Student Visas (F-1 & M1)
Every year hundreds of thousands of students come from around the world to take advantage of the excellent and varied educational opportunities and resources available in the United States. These visitors range from those pursuing bachelor’s degrees at liberal arts colleges, to doctoral students making new discoveries and honing their skills at some of the world’s foremost scientific and medical research institutions. In addition to receiving high-quality education, international students also enrich the American academic community and add to the diversity that helps make U.S. educational institutions among the best in the world.

We recognize that recent changes in visa issuance procedures have increased the time it takes to receive a visa. We are working to improve security clearance procedures to protect our borders and at the same time facilitate legitimate travel. These procedures not only make the United States safer for U.S. citizens, but for visitors as well. While these changes may affect the time it takes for a successful applicant to receive a visa, the standards for eligibility remain the same.

Apply for your visa as soon as you have completed your preparation to study in the United States. Special administrative and security processing requirements following the interview may increase the amount of time a successful applicant will wait before receiving a visa. Students should plan accordingly and are advised to apply at least three months prior to their intended date of travel. Please note that students may not enter the U.S. more than 30 days prior to the start date listed on the I-20.

There are two types of Student Visas:

Academic studies (F-1 visa): For people who want to study or conduct research at an accredited U.S. college or University.
Non-Academic or Vocational Studies (M-1 Visa): For people who want to study or train at a non-academic institution in the U.S.
How to Apply

Applicants for Student (F or M) visas, like all other Afghan applicants, are not required to schedule an appointment. After paying the visa application fee through American Express, applicants for Student and Exchange Visitor visas may come to the Embassy on any working day before 11 AM with their receipt and application forms.

Applicants for F1 or M1 student visas must also pay an additional $100 SEVIS fee. This fee is paid directly to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) not to American Express or the Embassy. The Embassy will verify payment of this fee at the time of the interview but cannot collect this fee.

Currently this fee can be paid in U.S. dollars by check or international money order directly to DHS by mail, by credit card online at www.fmjfee.com, or via Western Union. Detailed instructions on how to pay the fee can be found at the following DHS website: http://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901/index.htm.

Student visa applicants must bring the following to their interview:

Completed application forms;
Passport (current and all prior);
I-20 Certificate of Eligibility for Non-immigrant Student Status;
American Express fee receipt;
SEVIS fee receipt or proof of payment; and
Additional supporting documents (optional).
Eligibility

Students who have been accepted at a U.S. school and are able to pay the full costs of their study are eligible to apply for a student visa. However, acceptance at a school in the U.S. does not ensure that an applicant will be qualified for a visa.

# To qualify for a student visa, a student must demonstrate their qualifications as a student and the seriousness of their course of study in the US. Applicants should be prepared to discuss their reasons for studying in the United States and the details of the course of study they plan to undertake. Just as applicants for Visitor Visas, students must also establish they are not intending immigrants to the United States. Additionally, the applicant must prove that funds are immediately available to cover the first year of tuition and living expenses, and also provide evidence that funds will be available for all subsequent years. #

Caution: By signing the visa application form you are certifying that all the information contained in it is true and correct. If you misrepresent any facts, you could be barred from entering the United States. Please double-check that all your answers are accurate and that every question is answered completely.



Studying in the United States
You may refer to Education USA to get more information on studying in the United States. Education USA is produced by the U.S. Department of State.

Also go to the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the Department of State to find other information about studying in the United States, including information on the Fulbright Program, English Language Programs, Humphrey Fellowships, Educational Partnership Programs and much more.

Answer 7

Long as you aint a sand n i g g e r you should not have a problem hell they let everyone else in