How many International Students are in the US? There are many international students…
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 study in the US with a F2 Visa?
If you are the spouse of the F1 Visa holder, then you cannot pursue a degree in the US with that type of Visa. If you are a dependent child of the F1 Visa holder, then yes you can go to school in the United States. That includes elementary, middle school and high school. If you want to continue your studies, then you must change your Visa status which isn’t difficult to do.
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!
Excluding the time it will take to gather all the documents and schedule the interview with the embassy, after the interview it should take around a week to get the answer if your Visa got issued or not. If there are any complications though, it might take up to one month to get the answer.
Who is eligible for the F1 Visa?
To be eligible for the F1 Visa you must apply and be accepted by an academic educational program such as a university or college, a vocational program or a language training program. Not all academic/nonacademic institutions are eligible for international students therefore you must check if the school you want to apply to is approved by the Student and Exchange Visitors Program, Immigration & Customs Enforcement.
Which documents do you need for a Student Visa?
For a student visa before your Visa interview you need these documents: a passport (original and photocopied), a nonimmigrant visa application which is a DS-160 form, application fee receipt, a photo which you have to upload online on the DS-160 form, also based on the type of school you applied to you need their study permit and proof of financial stability.
What can YOU benefit from studying in the US as an international student?
The US is known for its diversity which is the ideal environment for international students. As an international student, studying in the US it will not only give you experience with their flexible studying methods, it will also open up a wide range of career prospects for you. Universities in the United States offer many internship programs, therefore studying there can help your professional career get started.
Where do you apply for the F1 Visa?
Even though you submit your application online, you need to print it out because the application of the visa is made at the US Embassy or Consulate, the day of the interview. Keep in mind that you need to schedule an interview and gather all the documents needed which you will find in our page!
