US F1 Student Visa Interview Documents Checklist

[@thekavsleprof714]

Great video. Thanks

[@UnikJane]

Thank you and you slare welcome

[@rahmatadekunle8449]

Great video, thanks for the vital information, please I want to ask for someone that is going with a dependent, which is a minor, what type of question can be asked in that regards and what will be the likely response to that. Thanks as I await your swift response .

[@muhammadnsubuga]

Can I get the f1 visa if my passport doesn't have any visa stamps, I mean a new passport. Does travel history help in the interview. Please help expound on that

[@patriciasivangani8182]

Thank you for the information it's very helpful🇿🇼

[@UnikJane]

You're welcome

[@tayyabbintahir3005]

You are doing awesome work Unik. Thank you. Love from Pakistan.

[@UnikJane]

Thank you Tayyab!

[@mufutaukolawole8289]

You're doing a great job jane. Welldone

[@UnikJane]

Thank you! 😃

[@khanwalters1813]

Thanks so much Jane. It's really helpful and we will surly come back to testify

[@UnikJane]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@jeanclaudeuwimana6778]

Thank you I liked your videos, they are very helpful.

[@UnikJane]

You’re welcome

[@yvonnetuyisenge5537]

Thank you Jane .

[@UnikJane]

You’re welcome

[@seedoumanneh7327]

Thanks for that info.

[@UnikJane]

You are welcome

[@emmanuelkanu9535]

Are they going to ask us to submit photocopy of our documents at the embassy?

[@sameffiok7909]

Thank you my lovely sister.

[@LaurelWisdom]

Hello Jane. Please is there a difference between DS-160 form and DS-160 confirmation print out? After filling the DS-160 form, before I got to the confirmation page, I saw a form and it had "don't bring this to your interview" Cause I don't think there's way to print out DS-160 form, the only thing printable is the confirmation page. Waiting for your response dear. Thanks.

[@UnikJane]

Print the confirmation page.

[@ojaytourism6448]

Thanks for all your advice. My questions is I want to go for vocational course that is different from my line of job. How can I convince the VO

[@UnikJane]

You should have a reason for doing that.

[@emmanuelkanu9535]

Please Ma do you know any trusted agent that can help me pay for SEVIS FEE vis western union. It is not working in Nigeria as I learnt from banks.

[@ChidozieEdeh-de9gi]

Hello Jane please I want to ask if it's possible for me to use the document I used in my previous F1 visa interview again

[@UnikJane]

Yes, but if you have a bank statement, get a recent one. And also make sure the start date on your I-20 is still valid

[@onyeozirichiemela1218]

Great video. Thanks for this info but I have a question, The schools that gave me admission gave me a waiver for the English based test because of my nationality and I didn’t write any. So what do I do about printing the results? Thank you 🙏🏾

[@UnikJane]

You don't have to print any result if you did not write any

[@mrs.joym.oluebube6478]

Hi dear, am always following your videos and it's very helpful. Please i would want to know if pregnancy can make one get an F1 denial. And also i was once denied a visiting visa 3yrs ago. And now i filled in my DS-160 that i have no relative in the US. Pls if a question like this comes up, what can i say?

[@paulkerker]

Nice vid.

[@UnikJane]

Thanks

[@paulkerker]

@@UnikJane your video is so teaching but I will like to know your Instagram to ask for private because I got aI 20 from one school in the USA

[@Caribbean_queen33]

Helo. Question? I have a have a scholarship to study in Florida. But I want to carry my son with me. Will I need to provide proof of funds to take care of him also, aside from the scholarship?

[@waybacinc1549]

Hello , western union doesn’t allow money to be sent to USA for my sevis fee and using a debit card is also not allowed, can I send the sevis fee via a direct deposit to my coupon number ? And will it work?

[@Samuel-ps8nl]

Hello, Jane. Did did Nigeria need English Proficiency certificate to study in United States?

[@alfusaineysoumah2386]

Hi thanks for the video And I would like to know what's RESUME, LON DOCUMENT, DOP LOR, GRE, SATS SCORE? Please thank you

[@UnikJane]

You’re welcome. Resume is another form of CV. LOR is letter of recommendation. GRE and SAT are standardized tests for applying to the US.

[@Firstlady_official1]

Which one is Ds 160 form ??? Is it not the same with the confirmation print out ? And please I was unable to print out my application please can you share me the link on how to print it out? It is not clickable

[@UnikJane]

Hi, you need the DS160 confirmation page, not the form. Login to your profile and print it.

[@a.d6475]

Hi Jane. My school doesn't give out official transcripts to students, so I opted for WES evaluation to get a copy. Can I go with the WES report for the interview?

[@bensonpeace6266]

Hello Jane, what's the difference between the DS 160 form and DS 160 confirmation printout?

[@UnikJane]

Just go with the confirmation page

[@onyeozirichiemela1218]

Hello Jane, thanks for this video. I have a question please. I’m currently doing my youth service and would be passing out by January 10th and my interview is on the 5th of January 2022, is it necessary to mention anything about my youth service if I’m asked what I’ve been doing since I left school?

[@UnikJane]

Yes, it’s fine to mention it. Also mention that you will be done in a few days.

[@nanaboakye182]

Hi Jane, thanks for ur advice concerning your checklist. Pls, can you clarify for me what you mean by printout of DS 160 form? Bcos u said we need to printout the DS160 form and DS160 confirmation print out? Secondly you said we need the application printout? Pls which application printout are you referring to. Kindly help me out. Thank you.

[@UnikJane]

Hi, it’s the confirmation not the form.

[@dikequeen6611]

@@UnikJane what about the application printout? What is that?

[@adamacham5369]

Hi! Jane. Can someone put on the University T-shirt that he/she got admission for his/her US F1 visa interview?

[@_.ewoma._]

You are supposed to dress semi formal or formal

[@adamacham5369]

So, there is no need to put on the University T-shirt one got admission for the US F1 visa interview?

[@_.ewoma._]

@@adamacham5369 there's no need

[@adamacham5369]

Thanks for the answers.

[@UnikJane]

I don’t really know if it matters. The goal is to look smart that is formal or business casual.

[@CastroAAdjei]

Hello.. When it comes to proof of funds, Can my sister who is a US citizen sponsor me ?

[@UnikJane]

I don’t really know how that will look to the VO.

[@CastroAAdjei]

@@UnikJane Alright, thanks for the reply.

[@BrahimIdrissAhmed]

Hello, I hope you are doing fine. I don't have TOEFL nor IELTS certificate so how can I apply?

[@mrt4550]

I wanna to ask if your parents have assets like lands if you can take those copies to add there with your bank statement when going to interview for your sponsor

[@UnikJane]

No, you can only show liquid funds. Watch this video to understand better kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6aUaaOcfpdrjK8

[@chiomaabuka9377]

Great job. Were you required to do medicals before your F1 visa interview?

[@UnikJane]

No.

[@ebigibrigiluxury]

For maintenance fund, do we need minimum required funds on bank account for 6 months?

[@UnikJane]

You need funds in your Bank account that is higher than what is on your I-20

[@bensonpeace6266]

Good morning, please help me understand the 60 days period to apply for emergency visa. Is it from date of arrival or earlier time to enter.

[@UnikJane]

Program start date

[@maraki5577]

Your video's are very helpful thank you. And I want to know whether Medical check up needed for f1 Visa or not needed ?

[@UnikJane]

No it’s not needed

[@maraki5577]

@@UnikJane ok thank you

[@danielnwimo2475]

Hello Jane, Please am confounded. What's the difference between DS160 form and DS160 confirmation printout? I know of the latter, but not the former.

[@mayowabenson7762]

Matter of fact, you can't even have access to your Ds-160 form the moment you sign and submit. I guess she meant the data confirmation page

[@UnikJane]

The confirmation printout should be fine except the form itself can be printed and I don't think so. Thanks for noting this out.

[@UnikJane]

@@mayowabenson7762 Yes, thank you.

[@alicekonaduyeboah5271]

Hi Jane....will they inspect all these documents before the interview or after???

[@UnikJane]

No they will ask for anyone they like, that’s why you have to go with all.

[@timijulius6284]

Hello Unik! Please do you know if they accept investment account for proof of fund?

[@UnikJane]

I doubt. They prefer liquid cash.

[@nwokelosamson6634]

Great video, please I want asked for sample of affidavit of support, if it is possible

[@UnikJane]

Hi, I do not have a sample. But it should be a letter stating that they are sponsoring you. You may find a template online.

[@MinJB-og4un]

Please can you come back and tell us documents needed for undergraduate

[@UnikJane]

i think you need the same documents and other documents for your SAT and transcript

[@souleymanesacko4722]

my financial statement is 6month and am applying for the 2nd time next month which will make the financial statement 7 so my question is : do i need to renew my financial statement and the first time i was denied the visas because of residential proud from other country than us. i hope you can help me with that thank you

[@joashelbarik8649]

what if you don’t have the SAT score, because i wasn’t asked for one in my students admission application. They just wanted my highschool grades and english proficiency test scores and i got in. So am asking what would i tell the officer in this kinda scenario?

[@aigbibhalufuma2710]

Hi Jane thanks so much for your lessons.. so I want to ask what if I'm getting sponsorship from the school or somebody that's an American that resides there.. Do i still need to go with my bank statement ?

[@UnikJane]

No, you have to go with the proof of funding (I-20 and any funding document) from the school. For the American sponsor, go with affidavit of support.

[@aigbibhalufuma2710]

@@UnikJane thanks alot Jane

[@Kojo-88]

How about if you only applied to one school; will that affect you negatively?

[@UnikJane]

No it won’t. Just tell them your reason for applying to only one school.

[@kwodo_]

Ma please what is Resume under the personal identification documents you mentioned....sorry to disturbe

[@UnikJane]

Resume is a different form of CV. Check google on how you can make one.

[@theworldhere]

I would be using my personal bank statement because I filled individual sponsors, although my parents supported as well. Hope that won’t be a problem.

[@UnikJane]

That should be fine

[@sanusiolaide4877]

Unikjane_ please I have a question, am going for Master's Degree. If the consular ask me about the relationship between me an my sponsorship, Because the person that want to sponsor me is my uncle, give me ideal on how am going to reply such question please.

[@patiencejohnson5299]

Hello Jane, what if one have just copies of the documents and not original ?

[@UnikJane]

What they want to see is original copies

[@ayisafina5739]

Hello my question is , to bring a printed i20 is allowed bcz my school sent on email and my interview is on Thursday this coming week ???

[@UnikJane]

Yes, you can if your school did not mail the original copy to you. I heard the embassy now allows that due to covid.

[@danielnwimo2475]

Hello Jane, You didn't include the link to how you got a grant.

[@UnikJane]

I just did.

[@chinemeremokeke923]

Hi Jane,how about undergraduates? And what if I applied to only one school and was given admission by the same school?

[@UnikJane]

Thats completely fine. Just be able to explain why you applied to only one school.

[@glorynwaiwu7698]

You didn’t mention anything like medical screening, Do students have to do any screening before visa interview ?

[@UnikJane]

No they don’t. But they have to before they can travel to the US.

[@glorynwaiwu7698]

@@UnikJane okay so this means that you can go without medical screening to the visa interview, but you need it before you enter USA to start your school?

[@noelleessien1953]

Hey Jane, please would like to know, if u need to sign some part of your I-20 personal or by your parents before going for the visa interview? Because got mine recently n after my immigration coordinator signed, I saw a portion of my my name, requesting for a signature n that of my guardian as well. Thank you

[@UnikJane]

Yes you are supposed to sign if you are an adult, if not, then your parents need to sign on it.

[@noelleessien1953]

Oh ok great, thank you

[@abdulqudusmohammed3896]

Hi, can one tender a declaration of age instead of a birth certificate?

[@UnikJane]

I guess it should be fine

[@MIKE.TT6539]

Hi Please my i20 shows program length from August 2021 to August 2024 that's is three years but the actual length is two years. Will there be a problem when I input 2 years intended stay on my DS160

[@UnikJane]

No, it is actually 2 years but sometimes, some schools add extra year on the 1-20 just in case something happens and you have to exceed the actual program duration.

[@MIKE.TT6539]

OK thank you

[@caswellbaylis5209]

I have a bank statement which was printed may 20 but my visa interview is July 7 can I bring that bank statement to the invoice

[@caswellbaylis5209]

Interview*

[@UnikJane]

To be on a safe side, just print a new one

[@adadioramma108]

For undergraduates nko?

[@osynomicheal4431]

Hi Jane, please you mentioned birth certificate will that be original or just photocopy

[@UnikJane]

All documents should be original copies

[@osynomicheal4431]

@@UnikJane ok thank you

[@onyekachukwuezeja8584]

Please ma. I have a problem. In my DS-160 i inserted Abuja as my interview location. But i went for the first interview early this month and was denied visa cause i couldn't give them a strong tie. Now i want to reapply but I can't find available interview date that is close by to put. I am meant to be in school by August but the available date i am seeing in Abuja now is September. Now my question is, filling another DS-160 with my interview location as Lagos, does it have any effect on my travel plan? There are dates close by in Lagos but none in Abuja.

[@UnikJane]

No it doesnt.

[@babalolaelizabeth9373]

Please how do you check for close dates in Lagos. I've been trying to monitor it but couldn't find a close date

[@ogunbomehinayodeji4876]

Hello. I'm sorry about the rejection. I'm sure you'll get approved on the next application. My interview has been scheduled for September in Abuja as well. Can you perhaps give me possible hints on what to expect?

[@abdulo8963]

Hi Sojourn, please can I book a F1 visa interview to a week after classes is supposed to start e.g classes start by 20th august but I got 27th august interview date.

[@UnikJane]

That can be an issue. Talk to your school and see if they can give you a letter to take to your interview.

[@blessingmaswela8703]

Hi Jane, Is medical examination needed to get an F-1 US Visa?

[@UnikJane]

No

[@diodegabriel9300]

How do you get an affidavit of support or salary slip wen d person sponsoring you isn't in Nigeria?

[@UnikJane]

Maybe via email?

[@abanekemaxwell4022]

What happens if the course you applied is not directly related to the one you did in you degree ?

[@UnikJane]

Have a reason to explain why you decided to go for a different course

[@anitangu3935]

Please i will like to ask. In my application form i filled self sponsor, but right now the NGO i work with wants to sponsor my studies and will be providing proofs to that , so that going to be a problem

[@UnikJane]

No. Just go with all the documents showing that they will be sponsoring you. If asked, tell them exactly what changed.

[@anitangu3935]

@@UnikJane thanks very much, please last question, i applied for a Nursing program but i was told i have to take some prerequisite courses before i can study Nursing as a major. On my 1‐20 it's indicated am going for general studies. Hope that is not going to be a problem when i explain to them . Cuz i already have an HND in Nursing.

[@frederickadrah4618]

Hello Jane....I'm not so sure....the embassy says people should not carry along the DS 160 form but only the confirmation page is allowed ...kindly correct

[@UnikJane]

The confirmation should be fine.

[@musingock1202]

Please do they ask for medical results during ur interview? Or you could do it after your Visa has been granted

[@UnikJane]

You can do it after visa interview. You will need it to travel

[@gautamkakati2236]

Hi Jane, my wife (working in US) is sponsoring a portion of the total costs. Remaining will be from my savings. Would I still need a Affidavit of Support?

[@UnikJane]

Get a support document from her.

[@Ojukwu234]

Hello Jane Please am having a little problem I applied for an undergraduate course So I want to know if My original WAEC result is the same with my high school transcript ?

[@UnikJane]

Do you have a separate high school transcript?

[@Ojukwu234]

@@UnikJane not at all I had only Only WAEC

[@UnikJane]

Then thats your transcript

[@Football_Matter]

Please dear, Do I need a CV, SOP and Essay while applying for a bachelor's degree?

[@UnikJane]

Check the schools website for what you need

[@allirsanusi8345]

Pls Unikjane I need your advice pls, I study ART & DESIGN (GRAPHICS) in school. My qualification is HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (H.N.D). But if I want to apply to any University in United State for my Degree, should I still apply for the same course I graduated with my H.N.D. Or I can change my courses, pls I need your advice pls. Am from Nigeria Lagos.

[@Bethybright]

I don’t have a LOR is it fine? And I’ve not been doing any work related to my course of study, hope it will not affect ?

[@UnikJane]

It is fine

[@Bethybright]

@@UnikJane thank you 😊

[@omoregiejosephine2784]

Please I want to ask a question. What kind of visa should I be applying for if I'm going to US for a professional conference?

[@UnikJane]

Maybe tourist visa

[@sandychics__]

My bank statement was printed from 10 Dec - May 2021 will thst be okay as my interview is this month

[@UnikJane]

I think it is late. Get a closer one

[@davidokantey4886]

In place of the bank statement from sponsors, will official commitment/confirmation letters from these sponsors be okay?

[@UnikJane]

No, that one is what I referred to as affidavit of support.

[@davidokantey4886]

I asked this because some sponsors don’t feel comfortable giving their Finances out to anyone especially whites.

[@pamelaokaka7678]

Hi Jane. I have a 6 months bank statement from my sponsor that would be about three months old on the interview day. can I use it?

[@UnikJane]

No, get a recent one

[@hamdallaheniola8295]

What of if my husband is my sponsor and he is also going with me , hope there want be any issue?

[@UnikJane]

I think it might be fine

[@moali4995]

Can I use the same bank statement that I used while applying the university admission last month?

[@UnikJane]

No. It has to be recent. Within 3 months is safe

[@moali4995]

@@UnikJane thank you

[@UnikJane]

You're welcome

[@patmosfitness]

What if you didn't write any standardised test as it wasn't requested by the school, is that a problem if you didn't go to the interview with any?

[@UnikJane]

No, it’s not a problem

[@eugenmmoaosuagwu9546]

My step mom is my sponsor .Will it av Any effect on my chances of getting my visa approved since she not my birth mom

[@UnikJane]

No, it won’t. Just explain why she is sponsoring you.

[@clintonagyei1929]

Hello Jane , I will be using Mpower loan as my proof of fund. The loan package is 50,000usd and I need 37,000usd proof of fund per year. Does it mean I will have to provide bank statement for the 2years of study?

[@UnikJane]

No, I think the $50,000 should be fine

[@patiencejohnson5299]

Is not having an admission letter a red flag if i have my I20?

[@UnikJane]

Yes, it is. Excess document is better than less document.

[@thoungsopheak7846]

I graduated from US as an international student but all my english proficiency test is expire and i haven’t got a chance to take new one. I only have my academic transcript. Will it work?

[@UnikJane]

It should work if your school didn't ask for it when you applied.

[@theworldhere]

Can you go tell them you got admission in other countries.

[@UnikJane]

Not necessary

[@Sucasatv]

Is salary slip not the same as Bank statement?

[@UnikJane]

Yes. Bank statement is gotten from the bank.

[@MO17.]

Is the birth certificate important? Because I don’t have it with English

[@UnikJane]

Yes it is. They might want to know your age.

[@siahsaah1737]

My F1 visa was denied! Feeling so sad! Thanks so much for the knowledge gained but I know the mistake was from me! I need yr advice

[@UnikJane]

Hi Siah, I am so sorry to hear about the denial. DM me on Instagram (@unikjane_) let’s discuss further

[@siahsaah1737]

@@UnikJane thanks sis experience is the best I will overcome by God grace

[@reghadabokamar5234]

Can u help what was the questions?

[@thekavsleprof714]

Medical exam is not important for a F1 Visa?

[@UnikJane]

No it’s not. But it will be required by your school before you resume

[@thekavsleprof714]

@@UnikJane thank you very much.

[@someone7409]

I know this is ridiculous where i can carry this documents ?

[@UnikJane]

Where? What do you mean?

[@NookOfFACT42]

How much do you need to have in your account?

[@UnikJane]

Please check my F1 visa video on proof of funds. But usually it should be more than what is on your I-20

[@abanekemaxwell4022]

Nice video bro. Please I need assistance, I did hospitality and tourism management in my Bacharach's here in Nigeria but I have been accepted in the department of international studies Morgan state university Maryland US. My uncle is my sponsor, please how do u think I can prove to them of my return? Tnx

[@UnikJane]

Please watch my F1 video on how to show home ties

[@jepletingyego7564]

Is admission letter I 20

[@UnikJane]

No. I-20 is a different document that will be sent to you after getting your admission letter.

[@mcquezchima6402]

Well done Madam

[@UnikJane]

Thank you

[@allirsanusi8345]

Unik Jane But hope they won't ask for the work the person that is funding me is doing.pls

[@official_barbitil5931]

They'll

[@camrenjaurello1178]

Hi Jane, My visa interview is in October and I start university in the US in January 2022 and on my I-20 it says my program ends in 2024. My passport expires in June 2023. I already applied with this passport, do you think there will be any trouble at the interview with getting the visa? I have read a lot and some say your passport needs to be valid 6 months beyond your intended period of stay so I don’t know what to do...I was planning on renewing it during 2022 when I come home during holidays

[@UnikJane]

You don't have any problem. You can renew it in the US. The advice is that your passport should be valid for at least 6 months before YOU GO FOR YOUR INTERVIEW, not beyond your intended stay.

[@evansnyanney7431]

👍

[@hassankandeh3164]

Hi, Jane how can I reach you personally either on WhatsApp or Facebook for a direct chat out? Was turned down last Wednesday with a denial, but still stand a chance to reapply again.

[@sedolfmanuopoku3058]

go jane✌️

[@UnikJane]

Thank you Sedolf 😊

[@eugeniaparku6578]

Hi Jane, please if I have a bank statement showing an account from April to October and my appointment date is in November can still use it?

[@UnikJane]

Yeah, I think it should be fine.

[@eugeniaparku6578]

Thank you. But if it is to go past November then I’d have to get a new bank statement?

[@frankchijioke1509]

Should I print all of them in coloured? Really helpful..Thanks a lot and God bless

[@UnikJane]

You are supposed to go with original copies

[@frankchijioke1509]

@@UnikJane Thanks a lot, sincerely ur videos are the best

[@UnikJane]

You’re welcome and thank you

[@frankchijioke1509]

@@UnikJane you are welcm, pls I do like to ask few questions on rescheduling appointment, can I have your other social media's detail? Pls.

[@Hi.there..]

Please do we get a DS 160 form when you have already submitted it

[@UnikJane]

No, what you need is the confirmation page