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In How to apply for a US student visa, we outlined the various steps involved in the application process, well as offered suggestions on how you could expedite it. Here US Consul General Michael Owen [Images] and Consular Section Chief Joseph M Pomper dispel some common myths. Myth 1: Ivy League students get admission and non-Ivy League students don't. It is totally false that men must wear a suit or women have to dress in a Western outfit. There is no dress code for the interview. There is no such quota. You could be from any state in India and have any last name. It does not affect the visa decision. According to US Consul General Michael Owen, 81,000 Indian students were studying at American colleges and universities in the last academic year. This year, the US consulate in Mumbai alone expects 12,000 applications for US student visas, an increase of a little over three percent from last year. Owen expects this number to grow even further. In fact, Consular Section Chief Joseph M Pomper says they "want to cross the one lakh mark." Myth 6: The US embassy is very reluctant to help or give out visas. Not at all. If you are applying for a US student visa this year, the good news is that the US consulate is taking additional measures to ensure you get your visa on time. Myth 7: The embassy will help you in providing information on various courses and colleges. Not at all. It is not the duty of the embassy to do so. But, if you are a prospective student, there is an alternative to seeking counselling from private overseas education consultants. You can visit the USEFI Web site for more information. Part I: How to apply for a US visa DON'T MISS! A checklist for US student visas |
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