Why does the US have an increasing number of international students? The US…

Why does the US have an increasing number of international students?

The US has always offered incredible opportunities for hard-working students, so it is no wonder that the number of foreign students continues to grow. Apart from its outstanding and developing curriculum, many students from all over the world are drawn by the many career opportunities, internships and specialized services it offers them.

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.

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!

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.

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.

How long does it take to get the F2 Visa?

Excluding the time it will take to gather all the documents and schedule the interview with the embassy, after the interview it should take around a week to get the answer if your Visa got issued or not. If there are any complications though, it might take up to one month to get the answer.

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.

Do you need an immigrant Visa to study in the US?

The type of Visa most students apply for to be able to study in the US is the F1 Visa. The F1 Visa is a nonimmigrant Visa which permits you to enter the United States and study there for as long as the course lasts. After your course ends you are asked to leave the country but you can choose to apply for the immigrant Visa if you wish to stay and change your status.