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One month is sufficient time I believe. I think you can apply as early as 3 months in advance. My visa was issued the next day after my interview. But you usually will know if your visa application is successful immediately after the interview.

As long as you're still in status, she's still in status. She may have some more explaining to do at the point of entry as to why she didn't come into the US immediately though. But I don't see this as problem. However, you can always double check with the issuing embassy.

Your best bet would be to contact your local US embassy.

Not sure what to make of this, however I do not think your school is right for refusing to change your I-20. Yes, some fraudulent people take advantage of this however, this may not be the case. I also know many people who have succeeded in doing this, and have legal dependents (not a fraud).

To be honest, it will be very hard. But just be honest with the Consular Officer, and properly explain what happened and how it will be different if granted a visa for the 2nd time. You really have no choice here.

Interview tip #1: Never lie to the Consular Officer! There is nothing wrong with emigrating for school although you have a partner in the US and if the Consular Officer denied his visa, it probably won't be because of that but for other reasons. But go ahead and apply again. Some tips...

I'm not sure I understand. Your school won't change your I-20 because you want to add a dependent, or for some other reason?

You can get your visa renewed anywhere, however your chances are slim and that is why students are always advised to get their visas in their country of origin. However, that is the "ideal" answer. I suggest you contact the embassy in Mexico and ask them their policy on this. If they say you can...

I'm with Angela here, more info would be great!

I agree with the above!

When is your brother's interview and when do you plan to take out this loan? I ask because it would look tricky seeing all this money deposited into your account unless you will deposit the loan in installments into another bank account which could work. I know people who have done this.

I assume this means you plan to return to the US before June 27th right?

This happened to my sister, and what my school's advisor said was that the course written on the I-20 isn't a huge issue. In her case, her major was pre-pharmacy, but my school's code was Chemistry. At the embassy, she was told to say that she is going to major chemistry in hopes of going to...

You cannot come into the US without a valid I-20, the I-20 is more important than the visa - your visa can expire, but as long as your I-20 is valid, you're good to be in the US (can't travel). You don't need a new visa, it's the I-20 that will be changed to reflect your new university...

They definitely will check your SEVIS status!!

I seriously doubt that you will be granted a work visa as you are out of status - meaning you shouldn't be in the US in the first place. Being out of status also seriously hampers your chances of getting back into the country should you decide to leave. So to answer your question, I'm sorry but...

To the best of my knowledge, this doesn't stop you from applying for an F-1 visa. You can start the application process, and choose an interview date in early August. Good luck!

I don't know if that's how it works for B-2 visas. But with an F-1 visa, as long as your I-20 is still valid and you're in school, you can remain in the country. When you receive the letter, you can always apply again. I suggest you wait till you receive the letter. Also, if his visa states...

If you obtain a higher level of education, your OPT can be extended for an additional 12 month period. I'm not sure if it can be extended a 2nd time.

I agree with GCman. I don't think it will take "long", I believe it's basically the same process as applying for a new visa. You have to go through the interview process and all. I believe you also have to show proof of funding, etc. However, not every Consular Officer asks for this. I wasn't...