Is the US a good place for students who want a JOB? Studying…

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 is a F1 and F2 Visa?

A F1 Visa is a type of Visa issued to students who enroll full time in the US into a University, high school, college, language training program, private elementary school and more. As for the F2 Visa, this type of Visa is for unmarried children under the age of 21 or the spouse that accompanies the F1 Visa holder during their stay. the F2 Visa holder stays with the F1 Visa holder until they both have to return home after their education program ends.

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!

How many International Students are in the US?

There are many international students leaving their home country to study in the US. Around 1 million students enrolled in universities across the country. With that information, 5% of the US student population is made up by international students.

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.

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.

Can F2 Visa holders stay in the US if the F1 student travels?

The good thing about F2 Visa is that this type of Visa allows you to do many things even with its restrictions. F2 Visa holders fortunately can stay in the US if the F1 student travels and they can travel outside the US as well!

What is the application fee of the F2 Visa?

The F2 Visa at the moment costs around 160 dollars which is way cheaper than the F1 Visa. Keep in mind that there might be other things you might have to pay for such as insurance fees depending from the country you are from. In any case, for every payment that you make save the receipt!