What are the BENEFITS of the F1 Visa? With a F1 Visa not…
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!
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.
The US is known as a great place for students all around the world that’s why they issue around 300,000 Visas every year. Top 10 countries with the most issued Visas are: China, India, South Korea, Vietnam, Japan, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Mexico and Germany.
What will increase your chances of getting a Student Visa?
Besides the good grades and extracurricular activities what increases your chances is selecting the right university for you. If you struggle with that you can go to an educational advising center in your country where they have college navigators so that way you can get all the help you need.
What is the application fee of the F2 Visa?
The F2 Visa at the moment costs around 160 dollars which is way cheaper than the F1 Visa. Keep in mind that there might be other things you might have to pay for such as insurance fees depending from the country you are from. In any case, for every payment that you make save the receipt!
What are the general requirements of the Student Visa?
The general requirements of the Student Visa are: a passport, nonimmigrant visa application- DS-160 form, application fee receipt, a photo, a form I-20 which must be signed by the school you’re admitted to and your bank statements showing financial stability.
What are the 6 steps needed to apply for the F2 Visa?
The first step is to get the I-20 Form from the F1 Visa holder, the second step is to submit the DS-160 Form online and upload a picture of yourself. Don’t forget to print it out and bring it with you at the interview! Third, you pay for the Visa fees and save the receipt. Fourth, you Schedule the visa interview and while you wait you gather all the documents you need and lastly you attend the interview at the US embassy or consulate.
Who is eligible to apply for the F2 Visa and what type of Visa is it?
To be able to apply for the F2 Visa you need a family member who is a F1 Visa applicant/holder. Even if your relative has a F1 Visa only a few people in their circle are eligible to apply. If you are their spouse or a minor child under the age of 21 and unmarried then you can apply for the non-immigrant dependent Visa.
