F1 Visa Interview Concerns

[messip6 0]

Hello, I have two major concerns about this. First of all, I graduated with a degree in Economics so if I completely switch fields and apply for courses in medical sciences, will it greatly hinder my chances irrespective of whether I have paid all the fees or not without any prior strong educational background or work experience in the medical field? How do I go about this?

My second concern is based on work experience. I graduated in 2009 and has only one year working experience as a teacher under my belt and have not been able to find a job for 5 years ( I'm in Ghana and the employment situation here is very dire). Will this greatly affect my chances as well irrespective of whether I've already paid the tuition fees or not? How do I go about this? Your expert advice is greatly needed. Thanks.

[Penguin_ie 5,984]

Switching fields is not generally a problem, especially if you can demonstrate that your new field will have better employment prospect in your home country.

They may wonder how you can afford the college without having worked.

[messip6 0]

Thanks a lot Miss but what if i have a sponsor who will support me all the way?

[Unidentified 2,930]

Thanks a lot Miss but what if i have a sponsor who will support me all the way?

So someone else is paying for your tuition? Is the sponsor in the US?

[liirthropp 0]

Hello! When I applied for my student visa, i applied with the intention of changing majors.

I switched from engineering over to dramatic arts. I expected lots of questions but wasn't really asked. Dramatic arts isn't exactly a "safe" career choice so I was concerned! But I told them a little bit about what I've done in terms of the arts and that was it.

As far as money, I did have a job but it wasn't a highly-paying job. I did have a letter from my uncle who was living in the USA with an investor visa, as well as printouts of his bank account showing the required balance to cover my expenses.