Do you need Health Insurance as a F1/F2 Visa holder? The answer to…

Do you need Health Insurance as a F1/F2 Visa holder?

The answer to that is yes! Even though F1 and F2 Visa holders have access to medical facilities, without a health insurance plan it would be difficult to afford the cost of healthcare in America. Even if you are going to stay for a short amount of time in the US we suggest you get health insurance beforehand.

Which forms do you need for the Student Visa (F1/F2)?

For the F1 Visa you need to complete the DS-160 nonimmigrant application online and the I-20 Form which the school you have been admitted to will send to you. As for the F2 Visa you will also need a DS-160 form, a birth certificate if you are the child of the F1 Visa holder or a marriage certificate if you are the spouse and the I-20 Form of your F1 Visa holder.

How high do the US universities RANK?

The US has been number one in global university rankings for a long period of time. At number one we have Harvard University which is located in Cambridge, then number two is Massachusetts Institute of Technology also located in Cambridge, number three is Stanford University in Stanford and number four University of California in Berkeley.

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.

Why is the United States the nr.1 choice for international students?

It’s no surprise that many foreign students are seeking to study in the US. The main reason why it is the number one destination for so many of them is that colleges in the United States offer a high – quality education, a culturally diverse environment, internships and career advancement for their students, specialized services for international students to support them and more.

Can you get a scholarship to study in the US?

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.

What is a F1 and F2 Visa?

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.

How to apply for a F1 Visa?

First you have to complete the Online nonimmigrant Visa application, the DS-160. After that you need to upload a picture and print it out to bring it with you to the embassy interview. After the completion you Schedule an interview at the US embassy or consulate, prepare for your interview and last but not least attend the Visa interview.