Kanja

I have a question. For the OP to have transferred doesn’t that school have to have a SEVIS number? If the school ends up being part of a scam or some sort of ring that seems like a DHS problem (or whoever certified the school), not the OP. As long as the school is credentialed and valid it shouldn’t matter, there is a database that indicates which schools are valid/credentialed and which are not. I’m really interested in this because it has come up before and I’ve read of a story of a bunch of international students that were deported/prosecuted for attending a fraudulent English school. Some Of them did indeed know it was fraudulent and used it as a means to come in the country, but it appeared some had no idea and were showing up to campus everyday with a backpack to meet no teachers or classrooms. Just seems unfair if the onus is on the F1 visa holder to determine if the school is legitimate or not (sorry I went on a tangent but seems like you have experience so wanted your thoughts). also , scoring high in an exam is subjective to the person taking it. It may have been easy for you but some folks are just not good test takers (which is why I’m so against standardized exams). OP was clearly in the classes for some time so maybe their English has improved significantly. Seems like too much emphasis (not from you specifically) is being placed on his English with responders trying to evaluate his command of the English language and not actually answer his question.

This is a new one for me. I don’t know anyone that secured health insurance for a tourist visa. I’ll definitely put that in my toolbox and advise folks to secure that.

Maybe I misunderstood them. I thought they said now he is all set financially. I wasn’t using them as an example. I was saying he is doing the opposite of them so it does not appear he has any attempt to commit fraud. Hence why I said he seems genuine.

If she is a senior citizen, honestly the return ticket should be fine. Just make sure she has a notebook/piece of paper with your contact information (and maybe one other person in the states), your address and maybe your job name and your title. Don’t depend on phones as they can die, lose power. You haven’t said the country you are from and I don’t know if she speaks English but if she doesn’t you could always tell the airline in advance that she may need assistance. This is what I used to do when my grandmother travelled. Having the contact info/address handy is important.

It seems like you followed everything by the book, I think you will be fine. I know people on your situation whose end goal was to immigrate and did not return home for the death of loved ones for fear of not being admitted back in. Something tells me you are genuine in seeking out your education. I hope you do well on your TOEFL.

Was just going to say this.