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.
A F1 Visa holder is a person who have their entry in the US permitted and is going there to finish an educational program full time. As for the F2 Visa holder, they go to the US to accompany the F1 Visa holder, meaning you can only get a F2 Visa issued if you are the child or spouse of the F1 Visa applicant.
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.
Do you need Health Insurance as a F1/F2 Visa holder?
The answer to that is yes! Even though F1 and F2 Visa holders have access to medical facilities, without a health insurance plan it would be difficult to afford the cost of healthcare in America. Even if you are going to stay for a short amount of time in the US we suggest you get health insurance beforehand.
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.
What are the 6 steps needed to apply for the F2 Visa?
The first step is to get the I-20 Form from the F1 Visa holder, the second step is to submit the DS-160 Form online and upload a picture of yourself. Don’t forget to print it out and bring it with you at the interview! Third, you pay for the Visa fees and save the receipt. Fourth, you Schedule the visa interview and while you wait you gather all the documents you need and lastly you attend the interview at the US embassy or consulate.
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.
How many International students have been ACCEPTED in the US?
The number of international students in the US keeps increasing but the peak was in the year of 2018/2019 where more than one million international students got accepted. In that year there was an increase of 0.05% where they contributed 5.5% more than last year.
