5 important tips to pass your Student Visa interview! First you need to…
5 important tips to pass your Student Visa interview!
First you need to gather all the documents needed for the interview, this includes the I-20 forms or the study permit by the university you applied to. Second, pay attention to all the questions being asked and keep your answers short and clean. Third, before you go to the interview prepare and explanation as to why you want to study in the US beforehand so you don’t get stuck while being interviewed. Fourth, talk about your family and how you want to return to your country after graduating and last but not least be positive and confident, don’t forget to smile!
What other documents can the Embassy request for a Student Visa?
The interviewer may request additional documents besides the ones you provided such as: transcripts, certificates, diplomas from the schools that you have attended, standardized test scores which might be requests by the university/school you applied to, how you will finance your studies, living expenses and travel costs and that you will depart the United States after finishing your course of study.
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.
What forms do you need to submit to apply for the F2 Visa?
To apply for the F2 Visa you will need your F1 Visa holder’s I-20 Form as well as the DS-160 Form. The I-20 Form is signed by the university that the F1 Visa holder will attend or is attending and the DS-160 Form is the online visa application for you, where you must submit your information and photo. After that you need to print everything out and take with you to the interview with the US embassy/consulate.
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.
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.
How to extend your Student Visa stay?
If you want to extend your stay in America, then you can do that by applying through the US Citizenship and Immigration Services website (USCIS). You will have to fill a I-539 Form as well as submit financial proof to be able to stay in the US.
Who is eligible to apply for the F2 Visa and what type of Visa is it?
To be able to apply for the F2 Visa you need a family member who is a F1 Visa applicant/holder. Even if your relative has a F1 Visa only a few people in their circle are eligible to apply. If you are their spouse or a minor child under the age of 21 and unmarried then you can apply for the non-immigrant dependent Visa.
