The US has not yet opened visa interview schedules, what should international students do?

(NLDO) - International students still cannot schedule an interview for a US visa, many are worried that they will not be able to enroll in school in the fall semester.

On the morning of June 16, speaking to a reporter from Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper , Mr. Vu Thai An, Director of GLINT Study Abroad Company, said that the US side has not yet provided any specific information about the new process or how to make an appointment in the near future. This could cause international students to wait longer, or even delay their visa applications, especially when the incident occurs during the peak season for submitting student visa applications.

Interviewing for a US visa requires careful preparation in both content and mentality.

According to Mr. An, in the meantime, applicants should proactively complete their application as soon as possible. Preparing complete and neat documents early will help applicants quickly schedule an interview as soon as the system reopens.

"Take advantage of this opportunity to hone and practice your interview skills. Interviewing for a US visa requires careful preparation in both content and mentality, especially in the context of an increasingly strict review process, where information needs to be presented more truthfully, clearly and specifically," Mr. An emphasized.

In addition, it is necessary to continuously update information from the website of the US Embassy, ​​Consulate, and official information channels to promptly make the earliest appointment.

Vietnam ranks 6th globally and 1st in Southeast Asia in the number of students choosing to study in the US. Photo: Provided by the character

Ms. Ngo Thuy Minh Thuy, Stars Edu study abroad consultant (District 10), suggests that if students still want to study abroad in the US during this time, they can choose to take a detour. Specifically, students choose to study at a college in Singapore (a college affiliated with an American university), and after 1-2 years can transfer and go to the US to continue their university studies. In case the US visa situation is still difficult, students can continue studying in Singapore and still receive an American diploma.

According to experts, although the US announced that the postponement of visa interview appointments is only for a short time, students still need to have other backup plans to be more proactive in their studies.

Previously, on May 27, US State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce responded to the press about the information that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had just directed consular agencies worldwide to temporarily suspend issuing new interview appointments for student or cultural exchange visas. The purpose is to study the addition of a step to check information on social networks for applicants for student and cultural exchange visas.

At a press conference on June 10, Ms. Tammy Bruce affirmed that visa interview scheduling will resume soon, the suspension process will take place quickly, and is not a prolonged move.

However, 3 weeks have passed, and international students still cannot schedule an interview for a US visa, and many are worried that they will not be able to enroll in school in the fall semester.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/my-van-chua-mo-lich-phong-van-xin-visa-du-hoc-sinh-can-lam-gi-19625061607342341.htm