Where do you apply for a Student Visa and what happens next? Before…

Where do you apply for a Student Visa and what happens next?

Before you apply for a F1 Visa you have to be accepted by a university in the US first. In order to be accepted you need to do all your research and prepare yourself for the funding and the application process. After that you have your Visa Appointment where you must pass the interview in a US embassy or consulate. If you pass that one, then you need to prepare for your departure!

How many International students have been ACCEPTED in the US?

The number of international students in the US keeps increasing but the peak was in the year of 2018/2019 where more than one million international students got accepted. In that year there was an increase of 0.05% where they contributed 5.5% more than last year.

Can you study in the US with a nonimmigrant Visa?

The answer to this question is yes because the type of Visa students usually apply to finish their studies for is a nonimmigrant Visa called the F1 Visa. A temporary Visa is the right type of Visa students should apply for. If you wish to stay after your studies/Visa ends, then you can change your status by applying for an immigrant Visa for permanent residence.

Why are so many international students in the US?

The US is renowned for its incredible international reputation, and its culturally diverse colleges that provide fantastic support facilities, job opportunities and specialized services to international students from all over the world.

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.

Which documents are required for the F2 Visa?

The main documents each F2 applicant needs are: a passport (photocopied and original), a photo of yourself, visa application confirmation DS-160 (which you fill online), you need a marriage certificate or a birth certificate depending on how you are related to the F1 Visa holder, I-20 form, a copy of your F1 visa holder’s I-20 form, a visa fee receipt and proof of financial stability.

Can you enter the US with the F2 Visa?

First of all, if it’s your first time traveling to the US with the F2 Visa then you must be accompanied by the F1 Visa holder. If it’s not your first time, then you can travel to the US alone but only after the F1 Visa holder has arrived to America.

What are the 5 things you will be asked in the F1 Visa Interview?

Knowing what you will be asked before the interview is a great advantage because confidence is key. Keeping your answers short and concise is also very important so, the 5 things you will be asked about are: your financial status, study plans, university choices, academic capabilities and post-graduate plans.