Differences between a F1 and F2 Visa? A F1 Visa holder is a…
Differences between a F1 and F2 Visa?
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 apply for a Green Card if you have the F1/F2 Visa?
If you are a F2 Visa holder and your F1 Visa holder gets a Green Card, then you also automatically get one. If not then you will have to change your Visa status first, for example the L1 Visa which allows dual intent and lets you apply for the Card. If you find a job while you are in America, then you can apply for the Employment Based Green Card.
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.
First you have to complete the Online nonimmigrant Visa application, the DS-160. After that you need to upload a picture and print it out to bring it with you to the embassy interview. After the completion you Schedule an interview at the US embassy or consulate, prepare for your interview and last but not least attend the Visa interview.
5 important tips to pass your Student Visa interview!
First you need to gather all the documents needed for the interview, this includes the I-20 forms or the study permit by the university you applied to. Second, pay attention to all the questions being asked and keep your answers short and clean. Third, before you go to the interview prepare and explanation as to why you want to study in the US beforehand so you don’t get stuck while being interviewed. Fourth, talk about your family and how you want to return to your country after graduating and last but not least be positive and confident, don’t forget to smile!
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.
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.
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.
