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.
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.
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!
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.
What are the restrictions of F2 Visa holders?
Besides the flexibility and freedom F2 Visa holders have, there are a few restrictions they also have to face. Some restrictions are: they can’t be employed in the US with the F2 Visa, pursue a degree there, get a Social Security Number and they are not allowed to enter America before their F1 Visa Holder.
What documents do you need for the F1 Visa?
As a F1 Visa applicant you need these documents: a passport (original and photocopied), nonimmigrant visa application which you can complete online (DS-160 form), application fee receipt, a photo (if it failed to be uploaded online in the DS-160 form then you need to bring it to the interview) and a certificate of eligibility for nonimmigrant Student Stays for academic language students (F1).
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.
What forms do you need to submit to apply for the F1 Visa?
For the F1 Visa you need to have the I-20 Form signed by the school you are going to attend to in the US and the online nonimmigrant Visa application- DS-160 Form. This Form you have to submit online as well as upload your personal picture there and print it out. The reason you need to print it out is to take it with you to the interview which you have to Schedule after.
