Riyadh, Asharq Al-Awsat- The Ministry of Interior has issued a statement for Saudis seeking entry visas to the United States urging them to be honest about their personal and academic information and to acquaint themselves with US residence and immigration regulations.

The Ministry of Interior has issued a statement for Saudis seeking entry visas to the United States. In the statement, the Ministry urges visa applicants to familiarize themselves with US immigration rules in order to prevent a delay in obtaining student visas, and warns that failure to obey immigration rules may lead to a delay in admission, denial of visa or possible deportation from the US.

The Ministry cautioned prospective students that they may not change a visitors’ visa (B1-B2) to a student visa after arriving in the US, and that they must notify the appropriate US immigration authorities when moving from the university that provided them with the original I-20. It also cautioned students that they must register for and attend the required minimum credit hours.