How to Successfully Apply for a U.S. Student Visa
Thanh Niên – On October 14, 2017, New England Elite Education Consulting and Thanh Niên newspaper co-organized an online television program with the theme “U.S. Education Seminar and What You Need to Know About Student Visas.” The program’s guests included Mr. Trần Đức Cảnh, U.S. education expert; Mr. Greg Rankin, Head of the U.S. student, travel, and business visa section; and Mr. Matthew E. Wall, Head of Information and Education, U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City.
Program guests included Mr. Trần Đức Cảnh, U.S. education expert; Mr. Greg Rankin, Head of the U.S. student, travel, and business visa section; and Mr. Matthew E. Wall, Head of Information and Education, U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City.
Mr. Greg Renkin, Head of the U.S. student, travel, and business visa section at the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, said: “First, you must be a qualified student, prepared in the best way to prove it. Next, always tell the truth. We look at many different aspects of an individual to understand the visa applicant…”.
Experts answering questions during Thanh Niên newspaper’s online consultation on U.S. education and student visas, on October 14.
Mr. G. Renkin also advised that on the day of the interview, it is crucial to be on time. During the interview, three aspects are typically examined: Do you have enough money to study? Do you intend to complete your studies? Will you return to your home country after graduation? You must adequately address these concerns.
If you do not “pass” the visa, you can return for another interview when you have new information to supplement the old story and explain the difference from the previous time. If not, it will be difficult to change the previous visa rejection decision.
“There is no quota for issuing visas. The U.S. grants visas to all qualified individuals. Having relatives in the U.S. is normal and neither helps nor harms the visa applicant. Therefore, just tell the truth about this matter,” Mr. G. Renkin said.
Mr. Trần Đức Cảnh – U.S. education expert answering parents’ questions on planning for their children’s study abroad after the consultation session on October 14.
According to Mr. Trần Đức Cảnh, a member of the National Council on Education and a U.S. education expert, there has been a lot of mixed and conflicting information about visas recently. However, information from official agencies is accurate, and parents need to research carefully. The important thing is that parents do not need to worry; students’ integration in the U.S. is easier than parents’ concerns in Vietnam. Parents should carefully prepare some issues before thinking about studying abroad or visa interviews: develop their child’s talents, interests, and natural passions; change their thinking and behavior toward their children; foster independence and self-reliance in their children… Parents should respect their children’s independence and reduce imposing or “possessing” their children if applicable.
Written by – Thiên Sinh Gia
Photography – Đào Ngọc Thạch
