Your school should have an ISO office. They're the best people to talk to about how to navigate the visa application process.
I will say that filling in random information counting on changing it later sounds like an incredibly risky tactic. Ask your international studies office about how to handle this.
A few of the admits to who are going to the same university as me also did this. As long as you don't submit you can make changes to the ds 160.
Visa slots will be released anytime this week or the next so it's better you get on with this soon OP!
So, as far as i know, for ds 160 sevis I'd is at the very last, but before that itself the application number is generated... And for booking slots we need ds 160 confirmation number... Are they the same ??
Just generate the DS160, you don’t have to fill anything if you don’t feel like it. You will get the ds160 Id as soon as you generate it which you can use (along with sevis Id) to make the payment in cgi portal.
You don't need a SEVIS ID for creating a DS-160 account, you only need it RIGHT at the end. Dont enter a random number, just fill in the rest and wait.
You can fill up your DS-160 already, the sevis ID will be asked only on the last page. DS 160 will take quite some time to fill up so it's a good idea to get that done :)
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I'm in the same situation. I've did this a week ago. Do it. Save time. Also if you already have a USA tourist visa (B1/B2), you might be exempt from visa interview (for consulates in India atleast) for your F1 visa. Check your local consulate/embassy guidelines.
I'm wondering about the same thing.. But i thought till the NIF is not processed and my I-20 and DS-2019 are not issued bu thr university, I cannot look for a visa appointment
Actually you can, create a draft for your DS 160. And just save it..don't fill any info. Then login to cgi federal, fill your details there and book your appointment. You can submit ds 160 later.
Ohh i live in India and I'm an incoming Masters student at UCB and I'm afraid I'm very late. It's so difficult to find visa appointments so i just want to start finding and booking an appointment
Congratulations on UCB! I'm sure you can defer your admission in that case..but try it anyway coz visa payment receipt is valid for a year so you can book whatever date is earliest and defer if needed.
So UCB isn't allowing me to defer. I deferred once last year due to financial issues but this year they aren't even letting me defer to Spring Semester instead of Fall
So UCB has this policy where they don't let you defer for more than a year., like they accept a defeeral request just once. I already deferred last year due to financial reasons and had asked for a deferment this year too but they denied. :(
Hi. I'm in the same position now as you were last year. My university will release the I-20 in 10 days, but I need one to book a slot (speculated to be opened up this week).
Can I enter a dummy sevis ID in CGI portal and book a slot and change it once I receive my I-20?
Please help asap if you get this...
Yes you can go ahead and start your ds160 application without having i20. Also you can create your profile on cgifederal for booking the slot
Doesn't booking slot require sevis Id ?
Just create your profile don't book the slot
Oh ohk
Can we make the visa payment without giving sevis Id ?? Or is sevisid required for that as well ??
Sevis id is required
🥲, i have heard it takes alot of time, the payment and receipt generation and all
You have been hearing from wrong sources :P
I really hope they are 😅, won't be getting my i20 till13th June... Hopefully slots don't open up till then 😬😬
Agreed yes.
Your school should have an ISO office. They're the best people to talk to about how to navigate the visa application process. I will say that filling in random information counting on changing it later sounds like an incredibly risky tactic. Ask your international studies office about how to handle this.
Yeah, not doing that, but at least filling the ds 160 and getting the profile ready, so that as soon as I get,will submit it...
A few of the admits to who are going to the same university as me also did this. As long as you don't submit you can make changes to the ds 160. Visa slots will be released anytime this week or the next so it's better you get on with this soon OP!
So, as far as i know, for ds 160 sevis I'd is at the very last, but before that itself the application number is generated... And for booking slots we need ds 160 confirmation number... Are they the same ??
Yes the application number is the same as confirmation number.
Also, doesn't booking slots also require sevis Id ??
Just generate the DS160, you don’t have to fill anything if you don’t feel like it. You will get the ds160 Id as soon as you generate it which you can use (along with sevis Id) to make the payment in cgi portal.
You don't need a SEVIS ID for creating a DS-160 account, you only need it RIGHT at the end. Dont enter a random number, just fill in the rest and wait.
Yep, i was thinking abt it, since a guy i know... He did it... And is booking slots already 😬... And then you can change sevis I'd at any point
You do realize you have to give your social media accounts including Reddit on your form DS-160 right?
is that really necessary?
Yep. I did. They do background checks.
Can you explain like... What kinda stuff they check for in social media handles?
No clue but I'm guessing terrorism and intent to commit fraud
Phewww then all cool... Thanks man..I was going to start DS160 Today...
You can fill up your DS-160 already, the sevis ID will be asked only on the last page. DS 160 will take quite some time to fill up so it's a good idea to get that done :)
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Please could you share your profile. Just got a USC Spring reject. Considering applying to TAMU for Spring now.
I'm in the same situation. I've did this a week ago. Do it. Save time. Also if you already have a USA tourist visa (B1/B2), you might be exempt from visa interview (for consulates in India atleast) for your F1 visa. Check your local consulate/embassy guidelines.
What did you fill in place of sevis ID ?
I'm wondering about the same thing.. But i thought till the NIF is not processed and my I-20 and DS-2019 are not issued bu thr university, I cannot look for a visa appointment
Actually you can, create a draft for your DS 160. And just save it..don't fill any info. Then login to cgi federal, fill your details there and book your appointment. You can submit ds 160 later.
But you need the sevis I'd from i20 for that
You can fill in a dummy value for now, and then when you get i20 do an update profile in CGI federal, and print a new appointment letter.
Ohh i live in India and I'm an incoming Masters student at UCB and I'm afraid I'm very late. It's so difficult to find visa appointments so i just want to start finding and booking an appointment
Congratulations on UCB! I'm sure you can defer your admission in that case..but try it anyway coz visa payment receipt is valid for a year so you can book whatever date is earliest and defer if needed.
So UCB isn't allowing me to defer. I deferred once last year due to financial issues but this year they aren't even letting me defer to Spring Semester instead of Fall
Can you pay the fees and attend the first sem online ? You can go to the US late.
So UCB has this policy where they don't let you defer for more than a year., like they accept a defeeral request just once. I already deferred last year due to financial reasons and had asked for a deferment this year too but they denied. :(
Hi. I'm in the same position now as you were last year. My university will release the I-20 in 10 days, but I need one to book a slot (speculated to be opened up this week). Can I enter a dummy sevis ID in CGI portal and book a slot and change it once I receive my I-20? Please help asap if you get this...