Interview with US embassy on Monday!!

ninja economist said:
I took quite a heavy course load at U of Toronto, but it only cost around ~$11k CAD per year. I didn't live in halls there either.

U of Toronto are incredibly good with their international students, especially those from the UK and will strive to help you out wherever possible. As U of T has quite a lot of overseas students, I believe it is one of the cheapest Universities to attend in North America. The quality of Education is also excellent, a quick look at the league tables will reaffirm this.

I weighed up quite a lot of Universities in the US & Canada before making my choice, so if you're open to anywhere in NA, take a look at what Canadian Universities have to offer. The likes of Dalhousie and UBC are also very reputable.
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Dont go to canada they speak french :eek:
 
My experience at the Embassy was pretty good. It didn't take too long at all for me and the people I dealt with were really pleasant. It's quite intimidating when you first get there - the place is like a fortress with check-points and cops with machine guns.

Also, it's not like a proper interview anyway - it's more like a giant bank. You go to the first window and they check your paper work, then you go to a different window and they tell you if you're gonna get in. I was expecting a little interrogation room with a lamp in my face :) It was more like being at a huge Jobcenter to be honest.

Just make sure you check your paperwork. Check it again. Then check again. Then once more. They're dealing with a huge throughput of people - they have absolutely no sympathy if you've messed up, and if they deny your application because the paperwork isn't correct you have to apply all over again from scratch!

Have you got to have a medical as well? That's fun :)
 
cheers for the replies guys this is making things a bit better - trying to realise what im in for on monday

My experience at the Embassy was pretty good. It didn't take too long at all for me and the people I dealt with were really pleasant. It's quite intimidating when you first get there - the place is like a fortress with check-points and cops with machine guns.
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lol this is now what im expecting so thats cool.
I have what I believe everything I need - trouble is at no point is there like a check list to say exactly what i need :( I have my visa application form, with the relevant other forms filled out and completed with my receipts and also my college acceptence - also have some financial documents just in case!
Anything Im missing?


Must get a book!!!
 
Clipsey said:
cheers for the replies guys this is making things a bit better - trying to realise what im in for on monday



lol this is now what im expecting so thats cool.
I have what I believe everything I need - trouble is at no point is there like a check list to say exactly what i need :( I have my visa application form, with the relevant other forms filled out and completed with my receipts and also my college acceptence - also have some financial documents just in case!
Anything Im missing?


Must get a book!!!
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Sorry - I was going through the process for a spouse Visa, not college. Try Visajourney.com - that's a great website with tons of useful info.
 
D.P. said:
I quued up 8 hours to be asked my name, where I studied in scotland, where my parents live and what I will do in the US. 20s of questions for 8 hours pain. Bring plenty of food and water.

Luckilly its winter time,. I did it ina heatwave in summer and there were people collapsing of heat exhaustion. Stupid guards marching up and won with guns and dont let you lean against the fence or anything.
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I went out on a short term working visa, but it was exactly the same - barely a formality. I spent six hours at the embassy bored out of my mind, only to be asked where I was going to work, where I planned on living and how long I wanted to stay. Don't know whether it will be much stricter for a student visa.
 
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