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.
How long can you stay in the US with the F1/F2 Visa?
Students who have finished their course of study in the US need to return to their home country within 60 days of the end date listed in their I-20 Form. If the students wish to extend their stay, then they must send a request to the USCIS.
What should YOU do before you apply for a Student Visa?
Before applying for a Student visa you need to research all of your options, finance your studies, complete your application, apply for you visa and prepare for departure. Make sure you find an educational advising center or a college navigator to help you with whatever you need!
What forms do you need to submit to apply for the F2 Visa?
To apply for the F2 Visa you will need your F1 Visa holder’s I-20 Form as well as the DS-160 Form. The I-20 Form is signed by the university that the F1 Visa holder will attend or is attending and the DS-160 Form is the online visa application for you, where you must submit your information and photo. After that you need to print everything out and take with you to the interview with the US embassy/consulate.
Will studying in the United States help you find a job?
American universities are known to offer internship opportunities and courses with hands-on experience to their students. This helps students get a clearer impression of the American job market while encouraging them to make connections before graduation so that they can continue their career development as soon as possible. This ensures that studying in the US would prepare you to find a job while you’re completing your studies and putting yourself in the right career direction.
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).
How long does it take to get F1 visa?
Remember that the sooner you apply the better it is because the Visa process may take longer than expected. The time you take to apply for the F1 visa is up to you but after the interview it usually takes 1 week to inform you and if there are any complications it could last more.
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.
