I-20 and Program Start dates | What you need to know from the perspective of an Ex-Visa Officer

[@hervetshimpang7532]

I had my F1visa approved today

[@Icenattt]

Wow that’s great

[@ArmandeepSidhu-nl7tm]

Consulate???

[@mohdabdulnayeem2127]

i got my visa approved Thank you so much for such an informative videos 🎉

[@tothepointttp8450]

Congratulations Can u send you interview questions

[@tothepointttp8450]

I hv my interview on Aug3

[@AkuFfo-i8c]

​@tothepointttp8450 how did it go ? What questions were you asked ?

[@Ghazalsoroush]

I can not believe I found your channel, thank you immensely for the useful tips yo're sharing with us. I got a request though, would you also make videos about clearances processing, the reasons, and everything about it. Thanks again.

[@masterbabyofficial]

My interview was scheduled 3 days before classes, I contacted my university for defer. My visa got approved within 50 sec🥳

[@ArgoSocial]

Congrats!!

[@Abdallah-gaming-e3v]

My case is also same my appointment date is three days before my classes start . Plz tell me question in interview

[@michaelarigbabu2626]

Thanks @Argo Visa for this helpful explanation.

[@dipuhera]

Thank you for your advice

[@amazoncouncillors7014]

What about who want to give interview before 120 days? Make a video on that

[@ArgoSocial]

You can’t do that.

[@bintadibbaseygaye445]

Is there anyone here who did his or her interview in the Gambia

[@АрстанДомазбеков]

But it’s not our fault that we write to embassy about our program start date and they schedule 4 days before program start date! Why do we suffer from this?

[@shahrazahmad9446]

I cannot get appointment before my classes start and now I want to deffer my admission. Which new date I should chose for new appointment?

[@AhmadWaliElyasi]

Based on my I-20, our lesson is going to start on March 3, 2025. Does it seem reasonable to schedule my F-1 visa appointment for January 2 or 3? help me!

[@musicworld-eh2vj]

Hi sir your video is very informative Can we upload cover letter & invitation later to DS 160 B1B2

[@nallurilavanya2636]

Hi Ben, I already had dropped my docs couple of weeks ago. But I haven’t received an update… I have my program starting this week. How to reach out to embassy to express my concern ?

[@KritikaBiswa-ot1dd]

How about a week before the start date ?

[@yashsagwal1514]

Sir pls give information about i20 after after letter when it will come and are there some new changes during interview in 2023

[@pervezhossain4165]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@fombangngoh321]

my humble greetings, please my programe is to start by January 17 2023 but i still haven't receive the i20, the school has given me an option to proceed with the i20 if i will be able to get the visa and travel to US before the 30th of January 2023. i am an international student

[@Aman-bawa]

Wt is tne difference between classes starting date nd program starting date mentioned on i20

[@anikasharma2442]

Does the program start date will be an issue if you are renewing your F1 visa ? I was issued F1 for my bachelors and I am currently enrolled in masters program and planning to renew my visa this august. My program start date for my masters was last august.

[@yeniwa1819]

I defer the scolar ship that I award by fall 2023 to spring 2024 and i still didn't get my I-20 my counsler told me start date may be on october so as you say can i have visa interview before i get I -20?

[@gorgeousmarfo8411]

Thank you so much God bless you🙏✅ Watching from 🇬🇭 Ghana

[@danielagbaji5840]

Thank you Argo visa

[@youngnipsey8414]

Is it two weeks fair enough to get my student visa approved when i get interviewed Sir please can you answer that for me ???

[@binayadhakal9106]

What about the major. My major is computer engineering but I did’t choose science in my plus 2

[@faycheroo3659]

Hi Ben. My interview appointment is scheduled to be on 28th june and class start date is on 26th july,will that affect my f1 visa?

[@rumbidzaigloriatigere9096]

Hello Argo Can an unsigned i20 lead to Rejection,kindly help me more on that.

[@Brishtirraat]

Please tell me something about for young kids who already have their I-20 and the visa interview date. Their class will be syart in August 2022. Their interview date is last week of June 2022. Is that enough time and how would you help us for the preparation before interview. need to discuss with you. How can you help them?

[@rogeriooliveiradossantos1364]

I had an H2B visa denial 2 weeks ago. The officer seemed to be confused and in a hurry. He told me to pay the reciprocity fee and when I came back to his window he refused my case. I worked for a very short period of time in the consulate 5 years ago and hadn´t mention that on the DS 160. Not sure if he had acess to that and he got upset for me not mentioning it on the form. I just found it was not important and not related to the job that I´m looking forward to doing in the US this time. Could that have been the case for the refusal?

[@ArgoSocial]

I can analyze this for you in a consultation. I would need many more details.

[@abcdfg880]

Sir, if DSO provided a new program start date due to delay in interview, should we have to change intended date of arrival on DS160 ? OR with late arrival letter, it is okay that thry understand.

[@tawlanbawlan4371]

Thanx Sir

[@MrIJ_Senior]

Hi Ben, I would like to know if the personal funds provided by a student can be significantly higher than the required fund requested by the school for one year which is usually written on the left side of the I-20

[@costyteayah2983]

Hi, I'm in the same situation now. On my financial document I wrote $70k but the needed fund to show for 9 months is $31k. I wrote 70k because that is my estimated budget for the entire duration of the my program. Now I also don't know if that will affect me at my visa interview. I really wish Argo can respond to our this.

[@JohnMurindwa]

Hi Ben, I filled the DS160 forms and scheduled for the F1 visa interview which I got but was date after my semester has started, I then requested my semester to be deferred to the next intake. What happens to the information I filled in the DS 160 for as I now have a new SEVIS number and new start dates.

[@NkohErica-ih2gz]

I have the same problem too

[@ranadheeryemme700]

can i attend interview with old i-20?

[@afsanebh7748]

I have a really bad situation in here. Im still waiting for my GA position which they told me that they would give me the answer in mid march so in that case I dont have the I-20 as well! and the problem is my interview is at the end of the march. Do you think everything would line up together without making me have to expedite my time?

[@EpaphroditeNsemi-gw7tr]

Hello sir I think that you're right I watched this video and I have a question about my F1 form I'm gonna US For an Intensive English Program and after I'll have an associate program after demonstrating English proficiency,then my question is It hasta write my F1 form my next studies or Just IEP but I hasta explain the consular officer ?

[@calebappiagyei38]

Hello @ Agrovisa is good to go for a visa interview in a different country?

[@fakemail8570]

Is arrival date same as start date of your program?

[@jhsr2501]

Hi Ben, Please answer to this query: In my I-20, the total course duration is mentioned as 7 years while in my graduation financial award, my stipend is applicable till 5th year. Can you please tell me which should I put in my DS-160 as intended period of stay?? Please help

[@AkuFfo-i8c]

What did you put there ? I have the same question.

[@oladelemotunrayo9533]

Hello, It takes 5 years to finish my PhD programme but 8 years Is indicated on my programme start date to end date range. What do you suggest I fill in my DS-160 form as my intended length of stay 5 years (the specified time for PhD) or 8 years (as it appears on my I-20 form). Thanks.

[@AkuFfo-i8c]

I have the same issue. What did you put there ?

[@emiratesponsor4638]

Hey Ben, My interview date is 5 days before my program start date. If I got the visa approved, can the visa officer expedite the printing process much earlier like on that same day?

[@ArmandeepSidhu-nl7tm]

Did u get visa??

[@patrickkegbia9243]

Please need to know if my start date is on the 15th August and it's also my appointment date what to do? In my point view i told my DSO to make another I-20 form , which will be the next start date on 12th september. It's for ESL . what do u suggest or advice me ? Thanks for your answer.Patrick from Kinshasa Congo.

[@paschalmasende7681]

If consult the university admitted and they shift me to the next program,will i need to change the information on Ds160.and how can I change because i submitted already

[@ArgoSocial]

Let’s discuss it! With the expert advice and preparation of one of our former officers we will help maximize the approval chances. They can review the entire situation to identify any risks and the best strategy to help get a visa issued. You can book a consultation with us online: bit.ly/3a3mk9V

[@anganapatel4384]

My program start date 21 and classes start on 28 aug and i am having interview on 14 aug its create any problem

[@ArmandeepSidhu-nl7tm]

Did u get approval??

[@DianaDiana-lh5tp]

Hi thank you !! Can i 20 interview dates in Tel Aviv be expedited ? I try to reach out they don’t talk or say much online..as a Palestinian it’s veryyyyyy difficult to go there unless it’s for my visa And if my last degree was obtained in 2009 will i have good chances to receive an F1 visa in 2022..all those years I been lecturing and doing freelance Translation Last please what is better to have the whole tuition fees or half of them but with a sponsor?

[@ArgoSocial]

You can request and expedited appointment through the scheduling website.

[@olatunji4344]

hi Ben, i luckily got a date on the 17th of august 2022 , but my resumption date is 15th of august. What am i suppose to do please?

[@ruthosunrinde8285]

Hello, was your visa approved?

[@Alexandre37304]

thanks

[@BrainyButClueless]

i got my i20 from long island university . how can i contact to my dso ???

[@ArgoSocial]

Let's get this question answered by the most qualified person! One of our former officers can review the entire situation to identify any risks and the best strategy to help get a visa issued. You can book a consultation with us online: bit.ly/3a3mk9V

[@alimamyjalloh2709]

i made a mistake on my program starts date. i wrote june 15 on my ds160 instead july 31? how will this situation influence the outcome of the interview?

[@alimamyjalloh2709]

@Argo visa

[@ArgoSocial]

We need a better understanding of the whole situation in order to give you the best advice. You can work with one of us here to get personalized help: www.argovisa.com?KZbin&

[@alimamyjalloh2709]

@@ArgoSocial I wrote the 15th June 2023 as my Intended Date of Arrival on my DS160, while my earliest admission date for the 1st July and my program will start on 31 July 2023. Will my intended date of arrival affect the outcome of the interview?

[@FevenSolomon-k9h]

​@@alimamyjalloh2709 you can update your Ds160 and bring a new confermation code to the interveew date

[@kuntal827]

I'm trying to get a J1 visa, my internship program starting date is April 4. If I get a visa appointment date on April 1 or 2, will the consulate officer approve my visa? I can tell him that I will catch a flight the next week to start my program.

[@ArgoSocial]

That's not enough time. You need a deferred J1 start date.

[@kuntal827]

@@ArgoSocial hi, i got a appointmente date on April 11, my employer sent me a letter stating that they would allow me if i arrive in the US within 29 days after my program start date as per the department of state. I hope my visa will get approved

[@mohdwajahat1608]

Hello sir, I have my visa appointment on August 26th and my program start date is 29th of August and on 27th and 28th it comes Saturday and Sunday. I am not sure if this could be a drawback can you please suggest?

[@abdulaijosephmansaray]

Please Argo help here

[@adesanyatemiloluwa9577]

how did it go bro?

[@snowpreetkaur6787]

What happen then?? Is your visa approved

[@englishcinematv5203]

Hi , my interview at 11 and program start day is 24 , is it ok , for me , if visa is approved , i can ask to expediate it for me

[@ArgoSocial]

Yes, it should be okay

[@younoussgassama4608]

Hi ben Please answer this comment What if I am about 34 year old and going to study language program , for example Intensive english language , that gonna low my chance to get my visa? Briefly , the question is What is the easier way to get your viva approved between someone who is going for underground and the one for english language??

[@ArgoSocial]

Yes, that is a nontraditional plan, and visa officers refuse those types of situations.

[@younoussgassama4608]

@@ArgoSocial so what is the best way for me to get my visa approved ? I really wanna for study ...

[@dolapoololade6103]

My start date is August 15 i requested for an emergency appointment and I got the available interview date on the 10th of August. Can I still go for the interview? What is the chance I get rejected due to the 5 days space

[@mrpandey2194]

What had you done?

[@АрстанДомазбеков]

What you got?

[@mshahabafzal]

Have you got your visa ?

[@adesanyatemiloluwa9577]

update? did you get it?

[@bharathreddymaddireddy8336]

Have you appeared in interview? Now, for me same situation

[@brillodelalma1131]

I have my B2 denied in the year 2018. Will this affect my J1 application this year 2022? By the way, I went to the U.S. twice through J1 SWT and J1 Internship. Would you please give me some advice.

[@ArgoSocial]

Yes, it will affect your application. You will need to be prepared to overcome their negative first impression.

[@brillodelalma1131]

@@ArgoSocial Is it still possible for me to obtain a visa?

[@kamalabaral6328]

Program start date is Aug 08, where as start of class is Aug 22. I have got appointment on Aug 9. Does it work for interview?

[@ArgoSocial]

You need a visa appointment before your start date.

[@kamalabaral6328]

@@ArgoSocial start date means class or program?

[@bharathreddymaddireddy8336]

@@kamalabaral6328 have u appeared in interview? Now for me same situation

[@Wilayat.and.Azadari]

Hello Ben, please answer this. My interview was on 22mar2022 and program starting date was 26mar2022. The reason I got rejected because I only had 3 days left. Can you please tell me where is it mentioned on us website or how much gap should be there between the program starting date and visa interview date ?

[@ArgoSocial]

You have to have enough time to get your visa and arrive at your program in the US. Three days isn't enough.

[@hdatmekonenabrha6650]

@@ArgoSocial what about 10 days

[@dareal2669]

@@hdatmekonenabrha6650 mine around 7 days wanna know about it

[@sarfs3191]

Can a 32 years old going for Mba get visa approval?? Does age plays a vital role in getting visa..

[@ArgoSocial]

Check out our video on non-traditional students here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqrJqaiwqrGAotk

[@shaikzubair9736]

Hi Ben, My course start date is 12 May 2022 My interview date is 11 May 2022 Could you please suggest to me what to do should I defer my course to the next intake or continue? Thank you so much in advance.

[@jamesdavidson1524]

How did it go?

[@АрстанДомазбеков]

How did it go?

[@adesanyatemiloluwa9577]

how did it go?

[@snowpreetkaur6787]

So what happen brother??

[@mm-kf5mo]

Hi. Did you get it?

[@jaguarx7079]

Thank you so much for advice I have a question I'm just 15 gonna get 16 in may Can I approve my visa in that time? And also I'm from central Asia🙂

[@ArgoSocial]

Yes, 16 year olds can get visas.

[@ukblogsbyumama1924]

My programme will be start on August 22 I will join interview in April...Any problem?

[@ArgoSocial]

You can only apply up to 120 days in advance

[@patrickkegbia9243]

In this case the visa will be denied. May schedule for expeditive appointment

[@saihruthikkarumanchi446]

Hello, my name is Hruthik. My program start date is on August 15th. And my visa interview is on April 12th. This is outside the 120 days limit. Can I attend the interview or should I reschedule?

[@ArgoSocial]

You should try to reschedule it.

[@Wilayat.and.Azadari]

Rechedule it. I got my visa rejected because I only had 3 days.

[@saihruthikkarumanchi446]

@@Wilayat.and.Azadari in which country did you go for visa interview?

[@Wilayat.and.Azadari]

@@saihruthikkarumanchi446 I'm Indian brother, I went to Delhi USA embassy for interview.

[@mohitsood9428]

@@Wilayat.and.Azadari what the reason of rejection which universities you applied?

[@munah5607]

Hello Ben, my program start date is August 18 2022, my visa interview date is august 18 2022. Just like you suggested I sent an email to the DSO officer and I got a reply stating that the school is aware that I will be arriving late to the US but pending the time of my arrival, I am to ensure that I enroll in the online college credit course on the 22nd of August. I have two questions . With this information, is it possible for me to get the VIsa? ( the school is not shifting the program start date and they require me to register to a course online) 2. How do I present this case to the interviewer? I am looking forward to a fast response from you.

[@mrpandey2194]

Did you find any solution regards the same???

[@adesanyatemiloluwa9577]

Hi how did it go can you share your experience?

[@fantasyfiv5548]

Hi Ben My program will get start aug2022 and i got an appoint in may2023 so what should i do shal i go for differ my prog if yes than i need to ask for another i20 from school. Plz advise will really me.

[@patrickkegbia9243]

Schedule for expeditive/ emergency appointment

[@charishmareddy1388]

Hii sir, My course start date is 31st May My interview date is on 2nd June. I request thr university either to extend date or to defer to next intake, but I didn't get any response till now. Can you Please suggest me what to do.

[@mehrandarmangar4559]

Hey, could you make it ?

[@FlexionKuni]

Hey hello, in my i20 form I should me commance my class on 9th January 2025 but my interview is also scheduled in first week of January so will it be possible or no??? Watching from Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬

[@ArgoSocial]

Greetings! You should have a few days between your visa interview and your program start date as the Visa Officer will want to make sure you have time to make it to the United States in time for your studies. Good luck!