Is there a relationship between institutional support and visa application?
Do not be misled by claims that more institutional support makes getting a visa easier. We have not seen that and many have observed a low correlation between institutional support and visa success. If you can complete a certificate of finance and get an I-20, we encourage you to try for a visa right away. You can always try again. Many students must try several times. Of those who do get visas and come to USF, some have no support and some have the most we ever give. Some get a visa the first try, some try five times before success.