Which documents are required for the F2 Visa? The main documents each F2…
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.
What will increase your chances of getting a Student Visa?
Besides the good grades and extracurricular activities what increases your chances is selecting the right university for you. If you struggle with that you can go to an educational advising center in your country where they have college navigators so that way you can get all the help you need.
It is important to remember that getting your Visa issued isn’t a 100% guarantee that you will be able to enter the United States. Even though it is highly likely you will be allowed to travel as an international student to the US with the F1/F2 Visa, the Department of Homeland Security or Border Protection officials might deny you entry. It is important to have your documents with you all the time to avoid such situations.
Which Degrees are POPULAR to International Students in the US?
The most popular degrees in the US chosen by international students definitely are: Engineering with 200,000 students, Business and Management with 200,000, Math and Computer Science with less than 200,000, Social Sciences with close to 100,000, Physical and Life Sciences with about 80,000 and Fine and Applied Arts with around 60,000.
Is the US a good place for students who want a JOB?
Studying in the US as an international student opens up so many opportunities in regards to career advancement. Universities in the United States help their students by offering them internship programs while they are finishing their degrees to have experience and make connections in order to find a job in the future.
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.
Differences between a F1 and F2 Visa?
A F1 Visa holder is a person who have their entry in the US permitted and is going there to finish an educational program full time. As for the F2 Visa holder, they go to the US to accompany the F1 Visa holder, meaning you can only get a F2 Visa issued if you are the child or spouse of the F1 Visa applicant.
What questions will YOU be asked during the F1 Visa Interview?
After you schedule the interview with the embassy or consulate it is highly recommended to prepare yourself for the questions that will be asked during the interview. The questions will be related to 5 things: your study plans (example: Why study in the US?), your university experience (How many universities did you apply to?), your financial status (Monthly income), your academic capability (GPA, test scores, etc.) and your post-graduation plans.
