PROOF OF FUNDS | How much should you show? | F1 Visa International Students USA

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Welcome 🎉

[@TheKingConsult]

Please I have 51,210 usd merit award and 10,650 from American university I hope this amount can offset the first year fees but there will be a deficit,please how can I cater for

[@brighttimes_hm8964]

@@TheKingConsult pls would you mind sharing how you got the award. can anyone apply?

[@ke.phenyo]

The "laughs in USD" killed me.❤😂 This is super useful, thank you so much. If your parent is a sponsor, how does that work? And I mean sponsoring the deficit from what the school is offering.

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

😅 You’d need to come along with their bank statement

[@julishamara1976]

I needed this information. Thanks you are a blessing to this generation..Hugs from Sierra Leone ❤

[@varavinture341]

Thank you for the information ma. I needed this !

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

You’re welcome!

[@patrickyoudjeu1659]

@@FisayoGracieAbby Please can someone receives his F1 Visa on the same day of the interview,

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

@@patrickyoudjeu1659 Yes, visa is approved on interview day but depending on your country, you’d have to wait a couple of days to receive the stamp on your passport. Please check online for what’s applicable in your location

[@Abdul-muiz_Olamide.]

Hey fisayo 👋 Thanks so much for this🎉

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

You are welcome

[@agberjosephterungwa7275]

Thank you so much...this video is a mind blowing and an eye opener.,..its really interesting. Keep it up

[@zainabsanni448]

Hi Gracie.This was super helpful

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Glad to hear!

[@ebongvictory]

Thank you Fisayo. GBU for all you do

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Amen! Thank you so much!

[@WETE7]

Much appreciation for another stunning video 👏🏿.

[@syedatif8806]

Very well explained video. Really informative

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Thank you!

[@CLEOPHASNKHATA]

Thanks for this enlightenment.

[@tammyibeama]

Thanks Fisayo. This is timely

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

You're very welcome

[@thegreatlearner7611]

Insightful

[@varavinture341]

If your sponsor in the US gives you an "Affidavit of Support", wouldn't that raise a red flag concerning "Ties to home country" ?

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

No it won’t

[@patrickyoudjeu1659]

@@FisayoGracieAbby Hello, my mom will be my sponsor, should l just bring just her bank account to the embassy, Thanks for your response

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

@@patrickyoudjeu1659 yes

[@GeorgeTheIdiotINC]

so i were looking at a univerity in the sancracisco bay area without scollarship for the next 3 years i would need potentially over $100K?

[@salokaspiff8443]

My question is after showing enough funds and finally gets your visa, how can one survive in the US as an international student when you know your main amount of money is not enough to pay for your tuition not to talk of your living expenses.

[@ogunnowoayodeji9867]

Thanks fisayo. My interview is next week . Please how can we have a 1:1 virtual conversation.. pleeeeeeaaaassseeee

[@KateDeocorer]

Did you get it

[@OkeyParker]

Good day, my question goes like this, is it possible to show a loan approval and also a letter from a sponsor (uncle) who is a citizen of USA to the VO?

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

@@OkeyParker yes you can show those documents

[@vincentpaul6817]

I have a question, I have a personal fund of $6000 and an educational loan of $63000. No family fund. No additional sponsorship or scholarship. Are these funds sufficient for I-20 ? My program cost $58,000

[@abrahamibukunoluwaoyewole866]

Hello Fisayo, I know this question is not applicable to this video. Buh, I'm having issue getting make sense (financially) accommodation in Tempe. And if you have any Nigerian that would be resuming to Tempe Campus, do let me know, so we can connect and maybe run the accommodation together.

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Can you check back with me in about a month? I know someone recently contacted me but I don’t remember who, and through which means but I can find out. You’re resuming in the fall right?

[@abrahamibukunoluwaoyewole866]

@@FisayoGracieAbby Yes, I'm resuming by fall.

[@bitywise]

I got admission at Langston university Oklahoma city and I once applied for b1b2 visa but on my portal is still showing me the b1b2 MRV please do you have any idea on how I can change it to the new MRV reference number? Because i can't schedule appointment while the b1b2 MRV reference number is still showing though everything on the portal has changed to f1 visa only the MRV reference number is still showing the old one

[@notyouregulardrama]

Hi Fisayo, thank you for the video. I got graduate teaching assistanship from the University of Arizona and there is no deficit on my I20 form, I have 100% tuition covered and sufficient stipend from the program. Does this mean that I would be ok showing up without ANY bank statement to my visa interview?

[@ruthojeamien7814]

Congratulations

[@j-marksayemesunnetoekpei7345]

Can my church give me letter of financial support become I am not seeing it on my I-20 on the part that says how you going to supposed your study. I am a master student and got self support admission.

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

@@j-marksayemesunnetoekpei7345 yes your church can give a letter along with their financial statement

[@otopuvictorson5109]

Thank you @Fisayo for the video. Pls I want to ask this question; is it acceptable for my brother who is in London to sign as my sponsor?

[@ekeochaprince7329]

Please what about taking a fixed deposit letter/certificate to your visa interview? Since that was what was submitted to the school to obtain your i-20

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

I don’t advice that, it could be a backup but not primary source of funds because you can’t access the money. Or can you?

[@chieloobiekwe7152]

Weldone. Youre video was so informative. Regarding sponsorship, if you have a parent lets say your dad who is a citizen of usa will it be a problem for me since hes my biological dad and im supposed to have sufficient ties to my home country.

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Not at all. I don’t see it being a problem

[@firaolg]

This is a great content! I wanted to ask that, when should I pay the tuition, is it before or after arriving to US?

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

It depends on your school, but most times you'd have to pay a deposit before you arrive

[@zaraidrees6831]

A US citizen family friend can sponsor my F1 study visa?

[@lopesstitches6543]

Please can I use my boyfriend bank statement of account ?

[@karlsakyi]

Your captions have blocked some vital information on the I20 form

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

You can view the video without the captions

[@maxadjei7822]

good job

[@eberegivings1857]

Hello! What if my sponsor is a relative in the usa, will this affect my visa during the interview?

[@ritamichael7233]

I am 35 yrs of age and I already got admitted into a school in the USA. I am admitted into a fashion design and merchandising but my educational gap is about 17yrs but in all these yrs i have been practicing fashion design. Do you think I should still proceed with the visa interview application?

[@SASK_M_Y]

Of course

[@zariahstar858]

Nice nice so detailed... So when i go with my proof in USA account or NGN?

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Either works. I went with NGN account

[@zariahstar858]

@@FisayoGracieAbby amazing.. nice nice., how much did you bring show them??. was it your personal account or a sponsorer?

[@garrycommander9351]

And if you going because they accept your financial aid ? in us non citizen case css profile approve what we do ?

[@graceakonnorgyabeng3298]

Please if my personal fund is more than the school fund. Will it be a problem?

[@harrisoneze9758]

Is the flow or the closing credt

[@brianorina4725]

Hello fisayo if you have an interview date exactly 1 month before your classes start will it affect you in anyway

[@ngalahansel6066]

Greetings from Cameroon o my sister. If you have a Graduate Teaching Assistantship and a full tuition waiver and 2,500 USD monthly stipend, do you still have to attach a bank statement?

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Yes o, my brother. You do, except the embassy states otherwise

[@ifedolapoakolawole8823]

Thank you Fisayo, please is it a must that the proof of funds be in us dollar?

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

On your bank statement? Or on your i20?

[@lovy1723]

Please what should I do because my school will not give admission until I provide proof of funds.

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Oh sorry about that. Can you provide the proof of funds and share with your school?

[@julianaodo-vg7go]

Hello fisayo. My local government will be offering me full scholarship for my post graduate program in u.s so my question is do they need to transfer the fund into my own account?

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

No I don’t think so. You’ll show evidence that your govt is sponsoring you

[@talesbyugom]

Greetings Fisayo, I have a question. Is bank statement a must have before your school gives you the I20 form? even with full funding.

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

It depends on what your school demands. In my case it was not necessary

[@nuratbashiru815]

Hello Fisayo, thank you so much for this video. It’s very helpful. Please, I have a question concerning bank statement; in a case where I intend to fund my education myself, does my bank statement need to proof funds required (tuition fee + living expenses + miscellaneous) for a year or for the total duration of my study?

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Hello Nurat, for a year at the very least but it would be great to have more than that ideally

[@nuratbashiru815]

@@FisayoGracieAbby thanks so much for your response, God bless you!

[@MunawuraAbdulRahaman]

​@@nuratbashiru815Hi Nurat👋

[@olayemikemisola]

Hi... please how long does my Pof need to be in my sponsor's account before going for my F1 visa appointment?

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

I don't think there is a specified timeline for this, but to be safe maybe 3 or more months back

[@princessfavour7641]

My sister has a sponsor who's willing to give his bank statement and sponsorship letter, she already submitted it to the school and plans on taking it for her interview but the real deal is that she intends taking a loan to clear her deficit,she was given partial scholarship. Please would this cause any problem for her

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

I don’t see any issues with this

[@Dami_is]

Hi Fisayo Thank you so much, this video is really helpful. How does form I-134 works? 11:30 Do I have to make my sponsor fill it and take it along for interview? Or I’d have to submit it. Please enlighten me.🙏🏽

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Hello Dami, I’m really sorry for the late reply to your message! Please see all the details about the form here - www.uscis.gov/i-134

[@aasthasharma8230]

May I be connected with you on what's app or Instagram? I had queries because every body have a different situation. So I was worried about the age factor to get enrolled in a MBA program. I'm 24 now also I don't have work experience because we here in Nepal had day college also for Bachelors we had day colleges and I passed my bachelor's in 2022. Please guide me if I get my GMAT score within 3 months from now and also TOEFL. Will I get 100% scholarship? Or prior work experience is a must for an MBA? I am a BBA graduate from Nepal.

[@Official_me90]

which app are you using to make the intro part if you don't mind

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Sure! It's "Canva"

[@faridahzakari]

do i need to upload or send them the document online, before bringing it to the embassy

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

There are some documents to be requested when you’re filling out the form online but the bill of the documents would be brought to the embassy

[@vanessayoungnessa]

As a international student we should atleast pay half off of school before school start

[@seunadeniye527]

Are we suppose to print our documents(appointment confirmation, scheduled date) in coloured or black and white is okay for us visa interview

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

I printed in colored but not sure its required

[@seunadeniye527]

@@FisayoGracieAbby thanks for the response

[@PurpleRoomTea]

What is a form I 134 and how can I get it

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

You can find more information here - www.uscis.gov/i-134

[@WinMatt]

Can I use a cousin in the USA as a sponsor? Will that raise a suspicion that I might not return to Nigeria

[@kelvineze8714]

I also have this issue, please kindly reply

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Yes you absolutely can! Sorry for the late response

[@blessynngei3717]

Hello, thanks for this. really helpful. Please how much money (or estimated amount) is needed in your bank account before submitting the bank statement to the school for issuance of form 1-20? How can you tell the exact amount of scholarship the school is offering you, when you haven't received form 1-20?

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

The scholarship amount will be stated in the admission letter given by your school. They’d also give you an estimated amount for the bank statement

[@emmanuelkanu9535]

Abeg oo my people. I'm really tired, how did you guys make SEVIS FEE(I-901) payment? Please answer urgently,thank you

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Hello, please check this out - studyinthestates.dhs.gov/students/prepare/paying-the-i-901-sevis-fee

[@emmanuelkanu9535]

@@FisayoGracieAbby I know about all these. The fact is bank refused to do it saying that western union is not working. And the other payment methods will take long to complete.

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

@@emmanuelkanu9535 oh okay, have you tried using someone in the US to pay for you?

[@emmanuelkanu9535]

@@FisayoGracieAbby Seriously I don't have anyone. Please can you help me?

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

@@emmanuelkanu9535 okay, how do we proceed?

[@kotakoti8467]

Hi im from india yesterday sent one comment but reply that s ok can i study MBA in USA 2013 my graduation 2015 MBA in india and i have 5 years work experience one office India im 30 age ielts plan this month no gre require documents feeee which intakes college or university please tell me im waiting for ur reply and suggest me how to get scholarship thanks in advnce

[@FisayoGracieAbby]

Hi Kota, I’ve done a video on schools you could apply to for full scholarships. Some of them offer gre waiver so you may not need to write them

[@philipjohnkamara]

Fisayo Can you please help me with your contact??

[@Dzi.fa_6foundation]

Hi Gracie, can I send you a text on IG?

[@tammyibeama]

She responds more faster on KZbin