Are there American universities issuing offer-letters for courses without a payment of a semester's tuition fee to show visa authorities and banks that grant loans.
Yes, you should be able to be admitted just about anywhere without paying a semester's tuition. You may have to make a deposit at some schools, butnot at others. The schools know you need the offer letter to get the visa when you go to the embassy/consulate. However, you will have to be able to show proof of funds to get the offer letter. That's a federal requirement for international students coming to the U.S. on F-1 status. -=Steve=-