What is the step-by-step guide of applying for the Student Visa? It depends…
What is the step-by-step guide of applying for the Student Visa?
It depends which F Visa you are applying for. The difference between these two are that for the F2 Visa you need the F1 visa holder’s I-20 Form. After that the process goes the same way: submit the DS-160 Form online, print it out, pay the visa fees, save the receipt, Schedule an interview with the US embassy or consulate, gather all the documents before the interview and attend the interview.
F2 Visa holders have many benefits because this Visa allows flexibility and freedom. Some of the things F2 Visa holders can do are: extend their Visa stay, apply for a Green Card, change their Visa Status for their studies or job and have access to healthcare.
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.
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.
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.
How can you finance your studies in the US?
If you don’t have the funds to study in the US some of the best options are to go to your home country education authorities where they offer their own nationals students money to study abroad, the international admissions office where they can assist you and scholarships and grants offered by American organizations.
How many F1 Visas have been accepted?
Each year the number of International students increases in the US so naturally the number of Visas being issued also increases. Each year, around 300,000 F1 Visas get issued! Top 5 countries that dominate are: China with 30%, India with 10%, South Korea 5%, Vietnam5% and Japan 4%.
