Studying in the U.S.: Is Financial Proof Required from Vietnam or the U.S.?

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When studying abroad in the U.S. on a self-funded basis, does the financial proof need to come from the student’s side in Vietnam, from the sponsor in the U.S., or from both sides? Is it possible for a relative in the U.S. to be the sponsor, even if they are not the student's parents or siblings?

Answer from Ms. Hoàng Minh Hiếu, Education Advisor for the U.S., Institute of International Education (IIE) in Ho Chi Minh City:

The financial sponsor must complete the I-134 form to demonstrate their financial capability, and the sponsor can be anyone as long as they can guarantee full coverage of tuition, living expenses, and other costs for the student until graduation.

If both sides are providing financial sponsorship, both parties need to complete the required information on the I-134 form.


Can I apply for a visa for one school but enroll in a different one?

I have obtained a U.S. visa for studying abroad. The visa is valid for one year (from December 2008 to December 2009). The enrollment period is in April 2009. However, due to work reasons, I cannot enroll in April. I will enroll in September 2009.

I will apply for a new I-20 from the school where I originally applied to enroll in April, so I can start in September 2009. Will my visa still be valid (since it expires in December)? In case I apply for an I-20 from a different school (with enrollment before my visa expires), will the visa be approved?

Answer from Ms. Quách Mỹ Ngọc, Deputy Director of the Institute of International Education (IIE) in Ho Chi Minh City:

Your visa will remain valid until December 2009. Therefore, you can certainly enroll in September 2009. If this is your first time going to the U.S., the immigration officer may ask you to explain why the school you’re enrolling in differs from the one listed on your visa. It is advisable to apply for a new visa if you plan to use the I-20 from a different school.

Source: TTO

 

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