- If the letter did not come with funding, email the programme coordinator or professors to inquire about graduate assistantship opportunities.
- If that doesn’t work, explore the school’s website for possible on-campus work, or maybe try another department office.
- If all else fails, consider student loans or obtaining a legitimate bank statement.
How to obtain an I-20:
- If you have received funding (assistantship, research assistantship, scholarship, or loan letter), submit it to the international admissions office.
- If not, provide a bank statement (6-3 months old) with sufficient funds (higher than your total cost of attendance or total fee for one year). Your total fees is $20,0000; you need a bank statement of $30,000.00.
Visa application process:
- Create your DS-160 and fill in the first page with your details.
- Save the first page and use the confirmation number to book a date in your CJI portal. https://cgifederal.secure.force.com/
- Register with GT Bank (for Ghana) and generate a coupon.
- Schedule an appointment and input your DS-160 confirmation number, I-20, and passport details.
- Pay the fee and select an earliest available date.
How to continue a saved DS-160 form:
- Visit the CEAC website and enter the location where you submitted your form. Visit https://ceac.state.gov/GenNIV/Default.aspx
- Enter the DS-160 confirmation number and continue with the application.
Note: Make sure to have all necessary documents (I-20, passport, and DS-160 confirmation number) when booking a visa appointment.”