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9 equally to all, regardless of status, references, age, or gender. Do not try to negotiate or discuss personal matters with the officer. When making a decision on your visa application, the consular officer is required to think of you as someone who plans to come to the United States permanently, and you must prove that you intend to return to your country after completing your studies. U.S. law very clearly states that F visas may be given only to persons who intend to remain in the United States temporarily. Failure to approach the interview in this manner is the primary reason that student visa applications are denied. Other important factors: You must have a definite academic or professional objective. You must know what you are going to study and where it will lead. Be ready to say what you want to study and what kind of career it will prepare you for in your home country. Be prepared to explain why it is better for you to study in the U.S. than at home. You must be qualified for the program of study. You must be definite about your choice of schools. If you appear uncertain that you want to attend Denver Seminary, you will not get a visa. You must be adequately financed and have documents to prove it. As will be discussed below, you may not plan to use employment as a means of support while you are in the U.S. Some of the rules you must obey as an international student are printed on page two of your I‐20. Be aware of these rules, especially the requirement that you study full‐time. Look at the date entered in item #5. You must apply for a visa in time to arrive at the school no later than that date. What documentation should I bring to my visa interview? As an applicant for a student visa, you must provide: A completed visa application (Form DS‐160 confirmation page) A Machine Readable Visa (MRV) fee receipt to show payment of the visa application fee, a visa issuance fee if applicable, and a separate SEVIS I‐901 fee receipt A passport that is valid for at least six months beyond your period of stay in the U.S. Required photo(s) Denver Seminary issued I‐20 Denver Seminary acceptance letter You should also be prepared to provide: Transcripts and diplomas from previous institutions attended Scores from standardized tests verifying English proficiency, such as the TOEFL Documentation of financial support Documentation showing your intent to depart the U.S. after completing your program Any other documentation required by the embassy or consulate If your dependents are also making application, you must provide: Proof of the student's relationship to his/her spouse and/or children (e.g., marriage and birth certificates)

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