Hello my name is Godfred and while filling my form ds-160, i got to the question "Have u made specific travel plans" and i chose yes and punched in my arrival date (5th June, 2018) but i got an interview appointment date in July. so i want to ask if the arrival date been in June whilst i will be attending the interview in July deny me of my visa. someone should please brief me on it.
thank you.
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nutraxfornerves
I don't think it will cause a problem, as long as you say that it was a mistake that you should not have made. The US specifically tells people not to make plans until the visa is granted. If they ask, tell them that after you made the plans, you discovered that you should have waited, so you cancelled the plans. Only say this if you are asked; don't mentio it if they don't ask.
Since you are from Ghana, your most difficult problem will be proving that you have such strong ties to Ghana that you will want to return after you visit the US. You will not try to work while you are here and you will not want to stay longer tan the official time.
"Strong ties" can include a job, a business that you own, proof tat you are a university student, having a bank account, owning a home or having a lease on a flat, having lots of friends and family in Ghana, belonging to a church or a local club--anything that shows that Ghana is your real home.
You will also need to demonstrate that you have enough money for your trip, so that you will not want to work in the US. Saying that you have friends or family who will pay for the trip is not good enough, not even if you have a letter from them. If it is a business trip and you have a sponsor--for example, an organization invited you to give a speech--that is different. Having a major credit card (Visa, MasterCard/Maestro, etc.) is good proof. Otherwise, you'll need a decent amount of money in your bank account. There is no specific amount of money you must have; the embassy official will decide if it looks like the right amount for your planned trip.
You should have as much written proof as possible, although they may not ask to see it. You should be prepared to completely explain your ties to Ghana. Practice before you go.
Good Luck!
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dutch_uncle
The burden of proof is on the visa applicant (you) to show that you have a home to which you will return after your temporary visit to the US. The presumption is that you intend to come to the US for a permanent stay unless you can demonstrate otherwise. Yes, this is a reversal of the usual "Innocent until proven guilty." bit that is the law.
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Thorn Tree
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