A F1 Visa is a type of Visa issued to students who enroll full time in the US into a University, high school, college, language training program, private elementary school and more. As for the F2 Visa, this type of Visa is for unmarried children under the age of 21 or the spouse that accompanies the F1 Visa holder during their stay. the F2 Visa holder stays with the F1 Visa holder until they both have to return home after their education program ends.
Who can go to school in the US with the F2 Visa?
Dependent children of the F1 Visa holder are allowed to go to school in the United States. That includes elementary, middle school and high school. If the F2 Visa holder wants to pursue a undergraduate or postgraduate degree in America then they must change their Visa status.
Where are INTERNATIONAL Students in the US from?
Most international students who come to the US to study either for an undergraduate, graduate, non-degree programs are from China (around 370,000), then India (200,000), South Korea (50,000), Saudi Arabia (37,000), and Canada (26,000).
Most universities do not offer loans or grants to international students but there are many organizations that offer scholarships to them. These organizations are businesses; non-profit ones or even private foundations so make sure you do all the research needed to find the best option for you.
How much does the F1 Visa cost?
An F1 visa enables foreign students to study full time in the United States at a university accredited by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). The cost of F1 visas is about 510 dollars per application, and you should apply at least three months’ prior to the start date of your course.
How to apply for a F2 Visa?
The first step to a F2 Visa is to get a I-20 Form from your F1 Visa holder, after that you can submit your DS-160 Form online where you will proceed with the Visa application. Next you are going to have to pay the Visa Fees and save the receipt for the interview. After that you need to Schedule the Visa interview and gather all the required documents. The last step is to attend the interview and wait for the result.
What can American Universities offer to hard-working students?
If you are an international student wanting to finish your Bachelor/Master/PhD degree in a country with many studying and job opportunities, then the US is perfect for you. What makes American Universities stand out from the other ones is the diverse environment and support they give to international students which helps them find the right career path in a place with a wide range of programs.
What other documents can the Embassy request for a Student Visa?
The interviewer may request additional documents besides the ones you provided such as: transcripts, certificates, diplomas from the schools that you have attended, standardized test scores which might be requests by the university/school you applied to, how you will finance your studies, living expenses and travel costs and that you will depart the United States after finishing your course of study.
