Why is the United States the nr.1 choice for international students? It’s no…
Why is the United States the nr.1 choice for international students?
It’s no surprise that many foreign students are seeking to study in the US. The main reason why it is the number one destination for so many of them is that colleges in the United States offer a high – quality education, a culturally diverse environment, internships and career advancement for their students, specialized services for international students to support them and more.
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.
3 things each International Students needs to know about the interview!
First, make sure you get all the documents you need for the interview (the most important one being the study permit from the university you applied to). Second, most embassies or consulates ask the same questions so make sure before your appointment to rehearse what you want to say in order not to get suck and third, don’t forget to mention that you want to go back to your home country after you graduate and keep your answer short but clear!
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.
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.
Where are INTERNATIONAL Students in the US from?
Most international students who come to the US to study either for an undergraduate, graduate, non-degree programs are from China (around 370,000), then India (200,000), South Korea (50,000), Saudi Arabia (37,000), and Canada (26,000).
How long can you stay in the US with the F1/F2 Visa?
Students who have finished their course of study in the US need to return to their home country within 60 days of the end date listed in their I-20 Form. If the students wish to extend their stay, then they must send a request to the USCIS.
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.
