But the “strong ties” element is interpreted by consuls differently depending on the type of student visa applicant: 1) for a 17–20 year old first-time university applicant, the consul factors in that the applicant does not have traditional ties (spouse, children, property) or clear, long-term plans, and so the focus is on the student’s immediate intent and academic and familial background 2) for a mid-20s graduate student applying for an MBA or other advanced degree, the consul focuses on the applicant’s academic track record, career plans, and how the graduate studies will further those plans 3) for a mid-career student visa applicant (late 20s–45), the consul will hone in on current job, ties, career stability, ambitions, the academic program, and ability to complete it 4) for English language students, the consul’s focus will depend on the age/background of the applicant and how the English program may factor into a longer-term plan 5) for the casual/hobby student who may be a housewife or whose academic program is not integral to career, the consul will focus on ties 6) for an elementary or high school student, consular review will be inextricably tied to the parents’ ties and finances and 7) for a returning student to the same academic program, the consul is supposed to exercise deference and allow the student to finish school, as long as there was not a material change in circumstances. In general, each student visa applicant must show that he or she: 1) is a legitimate student 2) has the ability to cover the costs of education and living in the US and 3) has strong ties to the home country and will depart after the education program is finished. Yet, with so much at stake and hundreds of thousands of student visa applicants refused every year, these individuals often fail to take basic steps to maximize their chances for the visa.
For a graduate student - an MBA from a US university may mean the difference between a skyrocketing career or stagnation. For those seeking to attend an English language program, a job promotion or marketability may be at stake. The hopes of your family and your dreams depend on that interview. For those young adults accepted to universities, the outcome of the visa interview will determine where you will spend the next four years - or more. The stakes are incredibly high for individuals applying for F-1 student visas.
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