{"id":13839,"date":"2020-02-11T08:51:55","date_gmt":"2020-02-11T14:51:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/?page_id=13839"},"modified":"2024-02-01T09:46:12","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T15:46:12","slug":"immigration","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/immigration\/","title":{"rendered":"Immigration"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:30px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"font-size:28px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:31px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;\">Immigration Information<\/h2><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Virtual Meetings<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Processes and issues surrounding immigration can be a little stressful and confusing. We are here to help. Please reach out to us at <a href=\"mailto:global@missouriwestern.edu\">global@missouriwestern.edu<\/a> for assistance.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-tabs fusion-tabs-1 classic horizontal-tabs icon-position-left\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li a.tab-link{border-top-color:#ebeaea;background-color:#ebeaea;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs{background-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link:hover,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link:focus{border-right-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link:hover,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li.active a.tab-link:focus{background-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs li a:hover{background-color:#ffffff;border-top-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .tab-pane{background-color:#ffffff;}.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .nav-tabs,.fusion-tabs.fusion-tabs-1 .tab-content .tab-pane{border-color:#ebeaea;}<\/style><div class=\"nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"active\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-7d0eb4830b83ee13cf5\" aria-selected=\"true\" id=\"fusion-tab-visas\" href=\"#tab-7d0eb4830b83ee13cf5\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Visas<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-bc6fadb0a8ea0849f59\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-portofentry\" href=\"#tab-bc6fadb0a8ea0849f59\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Port of Entry<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-content\"><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\"><li class=\"active\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-7d0eb4830b83ee13cf5\" aria-selected=\"true\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-visas\" href=\"#tab-7d0eb4830b83ee13cf5\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Visas<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix in active\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-visas\" id=\"tab-7d0eb4830b83ee13cf5\">\n<h3>Visa Process<\/h3>\n<p>Students should be prepared to begin the <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">visa application<\/a> at the closest U.S. Embassy or Consulate <strong>without delay<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The general guidelines are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sign and date page 1 of the <a class=\"fusion-modal-text-link\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.i20\" href=\"#\">I-20 document<\/a>, or DS-2019 form from 大象传媒.<\/li>\n<li>Contact U.S. Consulate to schedule for an appointment for visa interview.<\/li>\n<li>Collect all\u00a0necessary documentation and BRING to the interview:\n<ul>\n<li>Passport &#8211; must be valid for at least six months at any point of your studies in the U.S.<\/li>\n<li>Original I-20 or DS-2019 documents<\/li>\n<li>Proof of <a class=\"fusion-modal-text-link\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.sevis\" href=\"#\">SEVIS I-901 payment<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Receipt for Visa application fee or DS-160 confirmation page<\/li>\n<li>Original financial supporting documentations showing proof of funding for your studies<\/li>\n<li>MWSU admission letter<\/li>\n<li>Other University application materials such as\u00a0the TOEFL or IELTS test score, official academic transcript or degree certificate, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Combination of documentations that shows strong ties to home country. For example, official copy of bank statement showing account balance, parents with proof of stable source of income, marriage certificate, properties, and real estates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>During the\u00a0visa interview be prepared to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Show proof of any documentations, when asked. <em>Bring more supporting documents than is needed.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Discuss and explain your personal interest in the major or degree program.<\/li>\n<li>Provide\u00a0the compelling reasons you have\u00a0chosen to\u00a0enroll at 大象传媒. For example,\u00a0you find the\u00a0admission office staff was very helpful, nice and friendly people, safe and welcoming environment, or your family can afford the\u00a0tuition cost, or because of the scholarship, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Talk about you, your family,\u00a0and your educational aspiration\u00a0in a short and concise summary.<\/li>\n<li>The best advice from current international students are to be answer truthfully,\u00a0be yourself and be\u00a0authentic!<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"fusion-modal-text-link\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.tips\" href=\"#\">Additional tips<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<a class=\"fusion-modal-text-link\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.second\" href=\"#\">If your Visa is denied, review these tips for a second Visa interview.<\/a>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\"><li><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-bc6fadb0a8ea0849f59\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-portofentry\" href=\"#tab-bc6fadb0a8ea0849f59\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Port of Entry<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-portofentry\" id=\"tab-bc6fadb0a8ea0849f59\">\n<p>The <strong>PORT OF ENTRY<\/strong> into the United States is generally the first international airport for flights coming from overseas. It typically has a staff of officials who check passports and visas, and inspect luggage for your safety and security. Prepare your documents for travel to present to the Border Patrol officer at the Port of Entry. Keep the documents in your hand luggage or shoulder bag; do NOT put them in your checked baggage or luggage!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>MWSU original I-20, or DS-2019 form<\/li>\n<li>MWSU admissions letter<\/li>\n<li>A valid passport<\/li>\n<li>Financial documentation, and\/or proof of transfer of funds<\/li>\n<li>A copy of the SEVIS fee payment receipt<\/li>\n<li>If available, paper copy of\u00a0MWSU classes schedule<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-1 sevis\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.modal-1 .modal-header, .modal-1 .modal-footer{border-color:#ebebeb;}<\/style><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-1\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Pay the I-901 SEVIS Fee<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Regulations requires all prospective F and M students to pay the I-901 Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Fee before the Department of State issues you a visa.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmjfee.com\">https:\/\/www.fmjfee.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-13979\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/sevis-1.jpg\" alt=\"sevis\" width=\"770\" height=\"353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/sevis-1-200x92.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/sevis-1-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/sevis-1-400x183.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/sevis-1-600x275.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/sevis-1-768x352.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/sevis-1-800x367.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/sevis-1-1024x469.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/sevis-1-1200x550.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/sevis-1.jpg 1268w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-13980\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/sevis-2.jpg\" alt=\"sevis\" width=\"773\" height=\"491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/sevis-2-200x127.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/sevis-2-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/sevis-2-320x202.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/sevis-2-400x254.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/sevis-2-600x381.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/sevis-2-768x488.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/sevis-2-800x508.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/sevis-2-1024x651.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/sevis-2.jpg 1059w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13981\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/Sevis-3.jpg\" alt=\"sevis\" width=\"772\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/Sevis-3-200x110.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/Sevis-3-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/Sevis-3-400x220.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/Sevis-3-600x330.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/Sevis-3-768x423.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/Sevis-3.jpg 772w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13982\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/sevis-4.jpg\" alt=\"sevis\" width=\"763\" height=\"476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/sevis-4-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/sevis-4-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/sevis-4-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/sevis-4-600x374.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/sevis-4.jpg 763w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 763px) 100vw, 763px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A prospective F or M student with a country of citizenship or country of birth of Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria or Gambia must pay by money order, Western Union Quick Pay or certified check drawn from a U.S. bank.<\/li>\n<li>All other prospective F or M students also have the option to make a credit card payment on FMJfee.com.<\/li>\n<li>Print a receipt of payment after you have completed your I-901 payment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"modal-footer\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-default button-medium button default medium\" data-dismiss=\"modal\">Close<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-2 i20\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.modal-2 .modal-header, .modal-2 .modal-footer{border-color:#ebebeb;}<\/style><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-2\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Understand your I-20 Document<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Review your I-20<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-13985\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/i20-1.jpg\" alt=\"i20\" width=\"658\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/i20-1-200x122.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/i20-1-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/i20-1-400x244.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/i20-1-600x366.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/i20-1.jpg 633w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 658px) 100vw, 658px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13986\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/i20-2.jpg\" alt=\"i20\" width=\"671\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/i20-2-200x115.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/i20-2-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/i20-2-400x231.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/i20-2-600x346.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/152\/2020\/01\/i20-2.jpg 671w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 671px) 100vw, 671px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"modal-footer\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-default button-medium button default medium\" data-dismiss=\"modal\">Close<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-3 tips\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.modal-3 .modal-header, .modal-3 .modal-footer{border-color:#ebebeb;}<\/style><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-3\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Preparing for your Visa interview<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Although you should remember to bring all potentially useful documents, it is also important to remember that the visa interview is a conversation. It is not a document review session. The burden of proof is on you personally to show that <b>you intend to return to your country of residence after your studies<\/b>.<\/p>\n<h3>The best thing that you can do is to clearly articulate the short-term educational goals and intention.<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Why you want to go to the specific school<\/li>\n<li>What you plan to study<\/li>\n<li>How you plan to use your education when you return<\/li>\n<li>Be ready to cover this information in no more than 3 to 5 sentences, and practice saying those sentences with family and friends until you become comfortable with the English. Here are some of the types of questions that you might be asked:\n<ul>\n<li>Why have you chosen this university?<\/li>\n<li>Who will sponsor your education?<\/li>\n<li>Do you intend to work in the U.S.?<\/li>\n<li>What are your plans after finishing the degree?<\/li>\n<li>What was your TOEFL\/IELTS score?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Additional things to think about:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Ties to Your Home Country<\/li>\n<li>Use English \u2013Focus on honesty, not perfection.<\/li>\n<li>Speak for Yourself<\/li>\n<li>Know the Program and How It Fits Your Career Plans<\/li>\n<li>Be Brief<\/li>\n<li>Additional Documentation<\/li>\n<li>Not All Countries are Equal<\/li>\n<li>Employment<\/li>\n<li>Dependents Remaining at Home<\/li>\n<li>Maintain a Positive Attitude<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><div class=\"modal-footer\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-default button-medium button default medium\" data-dismiss=\"modal\">Close<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-4 second\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-4\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.modal-4 .modal-header, .modal-4 .modal-footer{border-color:#ebebeb;}<\/style><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-4\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Trying for a second Visa interview<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>IF necessary, try for a second Visa interview. Below are some reasons your Visa may have been refused and tips on how to prepare for a second interview.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Visa refusal: ineligible under section 221(g)<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>The consular officer did not have all of the information required to determine if you are eligible to receive a visa<\/li>\n<li>Your application is incomplete and\/or further documentation is require<br \/>\n<b>&#8211; list which documents you need to provide for a second visa interview<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>How to deal with a refusal under 221 (g)?<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>If your application was denied because documentation or information is missing, you can provide the missing documents or information as soon as possible<\/li>\n<li>After submitting the documentation, your visa application can then be processed to conclusion to determine whether you qualify for a visa\n<ul>\n<li>You have <b>one year <\/b>from the date you were refused a visa to submit the additional information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Visa refusal: ineligible under section 214(b)<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Did not sufficiently demonstrate to the consular officer that you qualify for the nonimmigrant visa category you applied for; and\/or<\/li>\n<li>Did not overcome the presumption of immigrant intent, required by law, by sufficiently demonstrating that you have strong ties to your home country that will compel you to leave the United States at the end of your temporary stay.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Visa refusal 214(b) is <b>NOT\u00a0<\/b>a final decision.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you feel there is additional information that should be considered related to the visa decision, or there are significant changes in your circumstances since your last application, you may re-apply for the F1 visa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Visa refusal: ineligible under section 212(a)<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>The consular officer determined you are likely to become a public charge in the United States for your existence and financial support in the United States.<\/li>\n<li>You falsely presented facts and were not truthful in an attempt to receive a visa or enter the United States.<\/li>\n<li>You were considered to have been unlawfully present in the United States.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Solution: you must demonstrate financial support during your temporary stay in the United States.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>How to re-apply:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Complete a new application form<\/li>\n<li>Pay the visa application fee<\/li>\n<li>Schedule an appointment for a new interview<br \/>\n\u2013Review the website of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usembassy.gov\/\">U.S. Embassy or Consulate<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"modal-footer\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-default button-medium button default medium\" data-dismiss=\"modal\">Close<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Questions? 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