Who is eligible for the F1 Visa? To be eligible for the F1…

Who is eligible for the F1 Visa?

To be eligible for the F1 Visa you must apply and be accepted by an academic educational program such as a university or college, a vocational program or a language training program. Not all academic/nonacademic institutions are eligible for international students therefore you must check if the school you want to apply to is approved by the Student and Exchange Visitors Program, Immigration & Customs Enforcement.

Can you complete the Student Visa Application Online?

The student Visa application is called DS-160 Form and is completed online to make it easier for applicants. Keep in mind that when you complete this form online you will have to print it out together with your personal photo. You will also need the receipt of the visa fee payment which costs 160 dollars. All these documents are a must for the interview you will have to schedule.

How much does the F1 Visa cost?

An F1 visa enables foreign students to study full time in the United States at a university accredited by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). The cost of F1 visas is about 510 dollars per application, and you should apply at least three months’ prior to the start date of your course.

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.

Can you study in the US with a F2 Visa?

If you are the spouse of the F1 Visa holder, then you cannot pursue a degree in the US with that type of Visa. If you are a dependent child of the F1 Visa holder, then yes you can go to school in the United States. That includes elementary, middle school and high school. If you want to continue your studies, then you must change your Visa status which isn’t difficult to do.

What does the embassy require for a Student Visa (F1/F2)?

The general requirements are: your passport (original and photocopied), a photo of you, the online visa application confirmation (DS-160), the visa fee payment receipt, a I-20 Form and proof of financial stability. Besides the general requirements the F2 Visa applicants need two more documents which are: a birth or marriage certificate depending if they’re the child or spouse of the F1 Visa holder and the copy of their F1 Visa holder’s I-20 Form.

How high do the US universities RANK?

The US has been number one in global university rankings for a long period of time. At number one we have Harvard University which is located in Cambridge, then number two is Massachusetts Institute of Technology also located in Cambridge, number three is Stanford University in Stanford and number four University of California in Berkeley.

What can YOU benefit from studying in the US as an international student?

The US is known for its diversity which is the ideal environment for international students. As an international student, studying in the US it will not only give you experience with their flexible studying methods, it will also open up a wide range of career prospects for you. Universities in the United States offer many internship programs, therefore studying there can help your professional career get started.