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.
How high do the US universities RANK?
The US has been number one in global university rankings for a long period of time. At number one we have Harvard University which is located in Cambridge, then number two is Massachusetts Institute of Technology also located in Cambridge, number three is Stanford University in Stanford and number four University of California in Berkeley.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Can you study in the US with a F2 Visa?
If you are the spouse of the F1 Visa holder, then you cannot pursue a degree in the US with that type of Visa. If you are a dependent child of the F1 Visa holder, then yes you can go to school in the United States. That includes elementary, middle school and high school. If you want to continue your studies, then you must change your Visa status which isn’t difficult to do.
