What does the embassy require for a Student Visa (F1/F2)? The general requirements…
What does the embassy require for a Student Visa (F1/F2)?
The general requirements are: your passport (original and photocopied), a photo of you, the online visa application confirmation (DS-160), the visa fee payment receipt, a I-20 Form and proof of financial stability. Besides the general requirements the F2 Visa applicants need two more documents which are: a birth or marriage certificate depending if they’re the child or spouse of the F1 Visa holder and the copy of their F1 Visa holder’s I-20 Form.
What forms do you need to submit to apply for the F1 Visa?
For the F1 Visa you need to have the I-20 Form signed by the school you are going to attend to in the US and the online nonimmigrant Visa application- DS-160 Form. This Form you have to submit online as well as upload your personal picture there and print it out. The reason you need to print it out is to take it with you to the interview which you have to Schedule after.
Considering that the F2 Visas are dependent student visas, it is not difficult to get one as long as you have all the right documentation with you. It is important to be able to financially take care of yourself if you go to the US, therefore financial proof is needed.
How many F1 Visas have been accepted?
Each year the number of International students increases in the US so naturally the number of Visas being issued also increases. Each year, around 300,000 F1 Visas get issued! Top 5 countries that dominate are: China with 30%, India with 10%, South Korea 5%, Vietnam5% and Japan 4%.
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.
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.
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.
Which type of Student Visa should YOU apply for?
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.
