Is the US a good place for students who want a JOB? Studying…
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.
How can you finance your studies in the US?
If you don’t have the funds to study in the US some of the best options are to go to your home country education authorities where they offer their own nationals students money to study abroad, the international admissions office where they can assist you and scholarships and grants offered by American organizations.
Besides the flexibility and freedom F2 Visa holders have, there are a few restrictions they also have to face. Some restrictions are: they can’t be employed in the US with the F2 Visa, pursue a degree there, get a Social Security Number and they are not allowed to enter America before their F1 Visa Holder.
TOP 10 Countries for Receiving F1 Visas!
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.
Which documents are required for the F2 Visa?
The main documents each F2 applicant needs are: a passport (photocopied and original), a photo of yourself, visa application confirmation DS-160 (which you fill online), you need a marriage certificate or a birth certificate depending on how you are related to the F1 Visa holder, I-20 form, a copy of your F1 visa holder’s I-20 form, a visa fee receipt and proof of financial stability.
How to apply for a F1 Visa?
First you have to complete the Online nonimmigrant Visa application, the DS-160. After that you need to upload a picture and print it out to bring it with you to the embassy interview. After the completion you Schedule an interview at the US embassy or consulate, prepare for your interview and last but not least attend the Visa interview.
What questions will YOU be asked during the F1 Visa Interview?
After you schedule the interview with the embassy or consulate it is highly recommended to prepare yourself for the questions that will be asked during the interview. The questions will be related to 5 things: your study plans (example: Why study in the US?), your university experience (How many universities did you apply to?), your financial status (Monthly income), your academic capability (GPA, test scores, etc.) and your post-graduation plans.
What kind of Visa is the F1 Visa and who can apply for it?
The F1 Visa is a nonimmigrant Visa which allows students to enter the United States for a long period of time until they finish their course of study. Students with this type of Visa are allowed to work in the US up to 20 hours a week during Fall and Winter, and 40 hours during official holidays and breaks.
