Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Hi!
Thanks for your reply.
I did go through the spreadsheet carefully but two of my questions could not be answered by it:
- What do I do for my evidence of financial support if I am a student? Do I provide a bank statement of my own account even if I don't have proper means of income right now in the US?
- If I just applied for an social security number, do I leave that field blank or wait until I get my number and then send out my package?
The spreadsheet clearly addresses your first question. Get an affidavit of support if you don't have enough income to show that you will not become a public charge! If you have enough money in your account which is above the poverty income guide level, then use your own bank statement. However in general for those in F1 status in particular, it is always a good idea to have an affidavit of support as a back up even if you have enough savings in your account to show at the one of the interview.
I agree the SSN question is not addressed by the spreadsheet however that information is not crucial. You can leave the section blank and submit your package without it.