visa interview

International Students
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<p>Well, so far I have seen, you can book your interview without your I-20…But, you need to have it during the interview…:p…</p>

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<p>In addition the embassy will allow you to schedule an emergency appointment once you receive your I20; you’ll need to tell them why you need one, provide your SEVIS no., pay your SEVIS fee and send them scanned copies of your I20. They’ll try to give you a date that’s feasible for you.</p>

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<p>SEVIS? What’s that…?
I hope nz us embassy has this emergency apt thing…!! Thanks guys.</p>

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<p>The SEVIS number is an ID number that effectively serves to identify you in the immigration systems. You can find it on your I20. The SEVIS fee is a one time fee you pay before your interview through an online system. ($100); I’d imagine it’s used to create your identity/pay for processing fees distinct from your visa fees.</p>

<p>I had a bit of time on my hands so I checked the emergency appointment thing; here’s the relevant site: <a href=“http://wellington.usembassy.gov/how_to_apply.html[/url]”>http://wellington.usembassy.gov/how_to_apply.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>The 5th one should cover you in case your I20 gets delayed. You don’t need all documents to arrange your appointment, you just need to fill out your DS 156; the call center should be able to assist you anyway.</p>

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<p>Oh my gosh… ktwin… thanks so mcuh!! I read that before but I didnt know what expedited meant (so… dumb haha) so I just skipped over that.
Thanks ktwin!!! THANKS!!</p>

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<p>I got my visa :)</p>

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<p>congrats inshallah!!</p>