The CO refused my visa for this reason

[Tarek-Bakr 0]

Hi

I have been working as a software developer for over 18 years. I have, recently, decided to get a master degree in computer science from the United states Coz This will give me better opportunities in international companies as well as better knowledge. After many researches ,I have decided to apply for this university "Maharishi International University" in Iowa. Simply because it focus on practical training and this is what I need. After I got acceptance letter and I-20 from the university, I collect all required documents " Bank Statement, SEVIS,I-20, HR letter ....etc" And I Went for the Interview. The CO asked me three questions :

Q1- why do you want to study computer science?

answer: I have been working for 18 years in the field and I want to strength my knowledge and get better opportunities in my country.

Q2: Why Maharishi?

answer: I searched many schools and I find this one better because it provides the courses I am looking for

Q3: do you have friends in Maharishi

answer: currently no

 

Then the CO refused to give me visa. I asked why, he said because you are not suitable to work In USA.

I said "It is internship, not work"

He said" Change the school"

My question is, Why the CO refused the School? However, the school is Listed in the SEVIES

Does he have the right to ban international student from studying in a specific school even if it is Listed IN SEVIS?

 

[nastra30 2,300]

I don't think he has banned you. He has refused you a visa based on the totality of all evidence you provided. What evidence did you provide to proof strong ties to your country?

[Boiler 45,767]

1 hour ago, Tarek-Bakr said:

 

 

Does he have the right to ban international student from studying in a specific school even if it is Listed IN SEVIS?

 

 

Yes

[Pinkrlion 2,724]

1 hour ago, Tarek-Bakr said:

Hi

 

I have been working as a software developer for over 18 years. I have, recently, decided to get a master degree in computer science from the United states Coz This will give me better opportunities in international companies as well as better knowledge. After many researches ,I have decided to apply for this university "Maharishi International University" in Iowa. Simply because it focus on practical training and this is what I need. After I got acceptance letter and I-20 from the university, I collect all required documents " Bank Statement, SEVIS,I-20, HR letter ....etc" And I Went for the Interview. The CO asked me three questions :

 

Q1- why do you want to study computer science?

 

answer: I have been working for 18 years in the field and I want to strength my knowledge and get better opportunities in my country.

 

Q2: Why Maharishi?

 

answer: I searched many schools and I find this one better because it provides the courses I am looking for

 

Q3: do you have friends in Maharishi

 

answer: currently no

 

 

 

Then the CO refused to give me visa. I asked why, he said because you are not suitable to work In USA.

 

I said "It is internship, not work"

 

He said" Change the school"

 

My question is, Why the CO refused the School? However, the school is Listed in the SEVIES

 

Does he have the right to ban international student from studying in a specific school even if it is Listed IN SEVIS?

 

 

The IO can deny your visa because they believe that the university you applied to is fraudulent for what you want to study.   It is not believable that you want a CS degree from a university that mission is social consciousness.  Like they said change schools and then you will be approved.   

[Rocio0010 5,580]

1 hour ago, Tarek-Bakr said:

answer: I searched many schools and I find this one better because it provides the courses I am looking for

Too vague of an answer. Why, of ALL the universities in the US, did you choose that one in particular? 
 

 

10 minutes ago, Pinkrlion said:

said "It is internship, not work"

Gray area imho. Internship is work. While some degrees offer internship options as part of the requirements, for DHS it might still be considered work if not properly regulated. In order to allow an international student to do an internship, a university needs to have an international advisor that is well versed in USCIS and DHS regulations. This university does not give that impression. 
A ban means you cannot come to the US unless you have a waiver. Officer just denied/ refused your visa. However, you can still try with another university. 
Just make sure that you look at the international admissions before you actually apply. If possible, connect with the international advisor too.

[PGA 251]

2 hours ago, Tarek-Bakr said:

Hi

 

I have been working as a software developer for over 18 years. I have, recently, decided to get a master degree in computer science from the United states Coz This will give me better opportunities in international companies as well as better knowledge. After many researches ,I have decided to apply for this university "Maharishi International University" in Iowa. Simply because it focus on practical training and this is what I need. After I got acceptance letter and I-20 from the university, I collect all required documents " Bank Statement, SEVIS,I-20, HR letter ....etc" And I Went for the Interview. The CO asked me three questions :

 

Q1- why do you want to study computer science?

 

answer: I have been working for 18 years in the field and I want to strength my knowledge and get better opportunities in my country.

 

Q2: Why Maharishi?

 

answer: I searched many schools and I find this one better because it provides the courses I am looking for

 

Q3: do you have friends in Maharishi

 

answer: currently no

 

 

 

Then the CO refused to give me visa. I asked why, he said because you are not suitable to work In USA.

 

I said "It is internship, not work"

 

He said" Change the school"

 

My question is, Why the CO refused the School? However, the school is Listed in the SEVIES

 

Does he have the right to ban international student from studying in a specific school even if it is Listed IN SEVIS?

 

 

Unfortunately, there are many "schools" set up in the US for the sole purpose of obtaining visas for international students. I see they are "accredited" but they are not "regionally accredited." The CO probably thought it suspicious or, this particular school is known for visa issues...

[aaron2020 11,651]

4 hours ago, Tarek-Bakr said:

Hi

 

I have been working as a software developer for over 18 years. I have, recently, decided to get a master degree in computer science from the United states Coz This will give me better opportunities in international companies as well as better knowledge. After many researches ,I have decided to apply for this university "Maharishi International University" in Iowa. Simply because it focus on practical training and this is what I need. After I got acceptance letter and I-20 from the university, I collect all required documents " Bank Statement, SEVIS,I-20, HR letter ....etc" And I Went for the Interview. The CO asked me three questions :

 

Q1- why do you want to study computer science?

 

answer: I have been working for 18 years in the field and I want to strength my knowledge and get better opportunities in my country.

 

Q2: Why Maharishi?

 

answer: I searched many schools and I find this one better because it provides the courses I am looking for

 

Q3: do you have friends in Maharishi

 

answer: currently no

 

 

 

Then the CO refused to give me visa. I asked why, he said because you are not suitable to work In USA.

 

I said "It is internship, not work"

 

He said" Change the school"

 

My question is, Why the CO refused the School? However, the school is Listed in the SEVIES

 

Does he have the right to ban international student from studying in a specific school even if it is Listed IN SEVIS?

 

 

Just because a school is listed in SEVIS, it doesn't mean that is a real school.  

As you may be aware, there are lots of unethical colleges that promise life in America and not necessarily an education.

 

Maharashi International Univerisity.  NEVER HEARD OF THEM.  Yeah, a master in Computer Science from the corn fields of Iowa.  Sounds legitimate.  

Pick a real university with a real computer science master program and you may have a chance.

A person who has 18 years of work experience seeking a master degree is laughable.  A master vs. 18 years work experience - lets see which candidate I would pick?  

Seriously, a master in computer science from a questionable university is not going to cut it.  Especially for a person with 18 years work experience.

The CO is well aware of people in your situation who are desperate to come and live in America and think that a student visa is the way to enter the US and find a way to stay.

Sorry, you are not a serious student.  It's not the school.  It's the student.  

[Rocio0010 5,580]

7 hours ago, aaron2020 said:

Yeah, a master in Computer Science from the corn fields of Iowa. 

🤣

[carmel34 3,646]

Maharashi International University preys on international students desperate to get to the USA.  Some get a visa, some don't.  Cost of attendance for one year is $50,000 US.  Were you asked about your ability to pay and the source of your funding?  Yes, they are "accredited," but why anyone would want to study there when much better programs exist for less cost baffles me.  I have worked in higher education for more than 30 years, first as faculty and now in executive administration.  A few years back, when I was working at a state university in the San Francisco Bay Area, I was asked about MIU so I did some research on the school.  It is a legitimate university but they aggressively recruit internationally and make misleading statements like "you only pay $4,000," then when you read the fine print, you have to cover the rest of the costs with a loan.  They also make promises they can't keep about helping graduates find internships and jobs so that they can stay in the USA.  All a trap, and likely word has spread to consulates/embassies abroad, so that any student applying for a visa to attend MIU gets heavily scrutinized.  Apply to another school and try again is all I can suggest.  Make sure your funding source is ready to explain, not loans, and also be prepared with evidence showing that you have strong ties to your home country and will return when your studies in the US are finished.  If you really want to attend MIU, you can do an MS in computer science fully online and stay in your home country.  Good luck! 

Edited April 26, 2022 by carmel34

[Timona 4,208]

Never heard of that university. Sounds Indian to me

[Verrou 1,962]

out of curiosity i looked at the school last night, it look vague. like many people pointed already, not all schools in US are legit. 

pick a legit accredited school u might get a chance and probably different master degree

 

i got my business bachelor / undergrad degree 21 years ago. had 16 years experiences in that field and not interested to take MBA. whats the point ? i probably more master than that degree itself. 

 

 im planning to go to school ( JD degree / law school). never too old to go back to school but definitely not something that i already have years of experiences

[JeanneAdil 6,583]

I,  too,  looked the college up

and it does not fit the requirements for a full time student 

 

https://www.miu.edu/

1. At MIU you never juggle 4-5 classes and homework at once.
2. Instead, you’re immersed in only one full-time course each month. This is the block system.

To be a full time student u must fit the US requirements for this

Most colleges require full-time graduate students to take at least three classes, or nine credits, per semester. and most of us take as many classes as possible trying to cut off one semester and the funds needed for it

[davidvs 354]

Sounds like the CO did you a favor denying your visa for this school.

[Longingfor 195]

The university is accredited by higher learning commission but the individual courses aren't accredited.  For example, a degree in computer science would be accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.  The school is a front.  Also would you really want a degree that is not accredited. The school is accredited but the programs themselves are not.  

Edited April 26, 2022 by Longingfor

[aznhouston 132]

I used to be a Teaching Assistant at a university and it's quite normal to see students with multiple years of experience in the industry, in either MS or PhD. I think the CO's concern is about the school itself, it doesn't sound legit. There have been many Indian IT firms playing the system so this is not a surprise for me. And as the CO said, change your school, at least apply for a public state school, no private univ except they are one of those Ivy Leagues.