Which documents do you need for the Student Visa interview? Before the interview…
Which documents do you need for the Student Visa interview?
Before the interview if you are applying for the F1 Visa then you need these documents: your passport (original and photocopied), the online visa application confirmation (DS-160), the visa fee payment receipt, a I-20 Form, a photo of you and proof of financial stability. If you are applying for the F2 Visa, then all of the above apply to you as well but you need two additional documents which are: 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.
Who can go to school in the US with the F2 Visa?
Dependent children of the F1 Visa holder are allowed to go to school in the United States. That includes elementary, middle school and high school. If the F2 Visa holder wants to pursue a undergraduate or postgraduate degree in America then they must change their Visa status.
If you want to enroll into a University/college, high school, private elementary school, seminary, conservatory or another academic institution like a language training program then you should apply for a F1 Visa. If you want to accompany the F1 Visa holder as their spouse or their child, then you should apply for the F2 Visa. If you are going to the US for a short amount of time, then a visitor Visa (B) would be suited the most for you.
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.
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 get your dream JOB in the US?
The best way to achieve your career prospects and advance them is to go to the US as a student first and while completing your studies take the internship programs that your University offers. This is a great way for American Universities to help their students make connections which also sets them in the right career path before graduating.
What do international students do before applying for a Student visa?
Most international students first research all of their options and choose which universities suit them best, after that they find ways to fund their studies and lastly they complete their application and apply for the Visa.
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.
