Is the US the right place for YOUR Bachelor/Master Degree studies? Studying in…
Is the US the right place for YOUR Bachelor/Master Degree studies?
Studying in the US might seem difficult or not the right fit for you but if you are a hard working student wanting to advance your career prospects in a culturally diverse environment then the US is the right place for you. The US not only has a wide range of academic fields, it also has internship programs specifically for international students to help them with their professional career in order to stay in the US and have better paying jobs after graduation.
Can you apply for a Green Card if you have the F1/F2 Visa?
If you are a F2 Visa holder and your F1 Visa holder gets a Green Card, then you also automatically get one. If not then you will have to change your Visa status first, for example the L1 Visa which allows dual intent and lets you apply for the Card. If you find a job while you are in America, then you can apply for the Employment Based Green Card.
As a F1 Visa applicant you need these documents: a passport (original and photocopied), nonimmigrant visa application which you can complete online (DS-160 form), application fee receipt, a photo (if it failed to be uploaded online in the DS-160 form then you need to bring it to the interview) and a certificate of eligibility for nonimmigrant Student Stays for academic language students (F1).
What are the 6 steps needed to apply for the F2 Visa?
The first step is to get the I-20 Form from the F1 Visa holder, the second step is to submit the DS-160 Form online and upload a picture of yourself. Don’t forget to print it out and bring it with you at the interview! Third, you pay for the Visa fees and save the receipt. Fourth, you Schedule the visa interview and while you wait you gather all the documents you need and lastly you attend the interview at the US embassy or consulate.
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).
Can you change your Student Visa status?
If you are a F2 Visa holder, then you can request to change your Student Visa status to a F1 if you enroll into a higher education program in the US. But if you found a job that you want to pursue in America, then you can also request a change of your visa status to the authorities.
What kind of Visa is the F1 Visa and who can apply for it?
The F1 Visa is a nonimmigrant Visa which allows students to enter the United States for a long period of time until they finish their course of study. Students with this type of Visa are allowed to work in the US up to 20 hours a week during Fall and Winter, and 40 hours during official holidays and breaks.
How can you make the Visa application process easier?
To make this process easier especially as an international student we suggest you do all your research regarding the university you want to apply to and how you are going to fund your studies way before you want to apply for the Student Visa. Keep in mind that there are many organizations and education authorities in your home country willing to help with the process.
