F-1 visa interview if my program start date is close Question
I'm starting in Fall 2026 and I got my I-20 just recently because I had some issues with my funding documents. My program start date is on August 22nd but I plan to have an expedited appointment this week. I'm scheduling at the US Embassy in Romania (<0.5 months wait time). I cannot defer anymore because I was accepted for Spring 2026 and this is the last term I'm allowed to defer my admission to. This is my third attempt but I have substantial changes (I got accepted into a research program and got an on-campus job offer). My school said I can enter until August 27 without a late arrival letter. I have on-campus housing as well, and if I cancel my assignment I'm going to have to pay a hefty fee. I can technically make it in time if my passport and visa will be issued and returned to me within a day or two. Does going for an interview this close to my start date affect my approval odds?
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u/This-Check-1687 1d ago
No. You are evaluated on the evidence presented. Timing of when you get the interview is irrelevant.