What will happen if i come to the student visa interview without the I-20 ?

Question

i assum your saying my visa application will get rejected right ?

but before you say that read this website

http://riyadh.usembassy.gov/saudi-arabia/resources/u2.s.-embassy---riyadh-consular-section---visa-advice-for-students

read after part 3)

my story is that icame without the I-20 and i didnt get any yallow sheets nor visa i was only showed the door

so why did that happen ?

Answer 1

Possibly because they decided that they were unable to hold the interview without having the I-20. Remember, they give you a list of things to do, it is your responsibility and if you don't do it then it's not their problem. It is down to the individual consular official whether to hold the interview or simply throw you out.

I advise you to reschedule your interview and take ALL paperwork next time so they have no excuse to turn you away.

Answer 2

the US Embassy Riyadh works under unique sets of circumstances.  While it is true that applicants may come to an appointment without an I-20, then later return with the appropriate paperwork, in your case, it seems that the visa was simply refused.  I would say that having the I-20 in hand was not one of the deciding factors.