How to extend your Student Visa stay? If you want to extend your…

How to extend your Student Visa stay?

If you want to extend your stay in America, then you can do that by applying through the US Citizenship and Immigration Services website (USCIS). You will have to fill a I-539 Form as well as submit financial proof to be able to stay in the US.

How can you make the Visa application process easier?

To make this process easier especially as an international student we suggest you do all your research regarding the university you want to apply to and how you are going to fund your studies way before you want to apply for the Student Visa. Keep in mind that there are many organizations and education authorities in your home country willing to help with the process.

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.

What are the BENEFITS of the F1 Visa?

With a F1 Visa not only can you study in the United States you can also legally work on campus part-time which is different from F2 Visa holders who are not allowed to work at all. You can also switch schools if you deem appropriate and travel outside the US whenever you want. The best benefit is that you can bring your children or spouse to the US with the F2 Visa!

Why are so many international students in the US?

The US is renowned for its incredible international reputation, and its culturally diverse colleges that provide fantastic support facilities, job opportunities and specialized services to international students from all over the world.

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.

What is a F1 and F2 Visa?

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.

What are the steps of applying for the F1 Visa?

There are 4 main steps to applying for the F1 Visa. First, you need to complete the online DS-160 Form and upload a picture there. Second, you need to Schedule an interview with the US embassy or consulate. Third, you need to pay the Visa fees, save the receipt and gather all the documents needed for the interview. And lastly, you attend the interview and wait for the answer.