Which forms do you need for the Student Visa (F1/F2)? For the F1…

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.

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.

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.

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 are the 3 steps you need to follow before applying?

The most important steps before you apply for a Student Visa as an International Student are: to research all your options in regards to the university that best suits you; to find a way to finance your studies, if you need help you can go to your home country’s education authorities and research which organizations offer scholarships and last but not least you need to complete your application with all the documents you need and then apply on time!

How does the process of applying for the Student Visa go?

First you need to submit and have all your Forms ready, which are the I-20 and DS-160 Forms. After that you need to pay for the Visa Fee and keep the receipt. The next step is to schedule the Visa interview and while you wait for it, gather all the documents you need. Last but not least you have to attend the interview at the US Embassy or Consulate.

Where are INTERNATIONAL Students in the US from?

Most international students who come to the US to study either for an undergraduate, graduate, non-degree programs are from China (around 370,000), then India (200,000), South Korea (50,000), Saudi Arabia (37,000), and Canada (26,000).

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.