please hlep regarding I-20

[tinku9]

Hi All,,

I appreciate evreyone concerning visa issues in this form.

I have question concerning issued I-20 for Fall 2008. I have been accepted for Doctorate program( Chemistry) in Florida Inistiute of Technology. I received my I-20 4 days ago. But I found a small mistake in it. I-20 is indicating that i am going to pursue M.S not Phd but couse duration is as usual like 60 months . I contacted graduate office they told me it is not a problem because duration is 60 months and i can go head for visa without wasting of time. (reporting time august 8th). So i am preparing to attend visa, while filling up Ds-156 I can write going for Phd program( 60 months) or i must write as per I-20 M.S ( 60 months).
which one is correct, i am in a state of uncertanity . please help.

And also in the I-20 it is indicating i have on line campus employment which covers my education around $ 32,200 per a year. That means do i have assstance from the university concerning money matters, so that i wont face any problem in visa interview. If it is right , do i need to show money for consequent years ( 5 years program)

please help

[txh1b]

You have to mention MS based on the I-20 on visa forms. Does your admit letter say PhD? If so, you can say PhD.

If the university is going to send a corrected I-20 soon before your visa appointment, then you will be fine. It hardly takes 5-10 days for mail. Sometimes, they can even Fedex/DHL it if you are ready to bear the cost which can run to 50-60 $ which in my opinion is a waste of money.

[tinku9]

I am very thankful for immediate response. My I-20 doesnt say Phd program but showing Masters, course duration 60 months. I contacted graduate office three months ago through phone, they told me i got admission for Phd . I contacted the graduate office yestarday, they said sending about new I-20. If I didnt get before my visa appointment, what would I write in DS-156 ? M.S -60 months as per I-20 and should I explain to V.O about the mistake.

[txh1b]

Just write MS if you don't have any documents to prove you have a PhD admission. You can get a new I-20 after coming here from the ISO changing you to the PhD program.

[tinku9]

I have a proof of acceptance letter which shows i have been accepted for phd program. I can write Phd in the purpose of travel?

[txh1b]

You have to go by the I-20. Otherwise, the VO might ask you to come back with the I-20 showing that. You are making a big deal out of this. Just wait for the I-20 or go with MS. If you noticed it many months ago, you should have gotten the new I-20 from the school by now. What were you doing till the 11th hour?

[ernal]

I think what you should do is request for a phd stated I-20,dont make biig deal out of it,just wiat for a new I-20 if u r going in for PHD.

I need a little help here txhb1:

I was seeking a transfer from my previous home university to a university in the usa,she has how long i have graduated from high school,i took her 2000 but i got an admission into my home university in 2003 but due to long strikes am currently going to my final year in my home university but i wish to seek a transfer,i showed her evaluated copy of my transcripts and my toefl scores,but she said i wasnt qualified for the visa? what can i do,i wish to reapply.Pls advice.i think the problem was the distance between my high school graduation till now,but that wasnt my fault,its the education system in my country that was really sore