Can you change your Student Visa status? If you are a F2 Visa…
Can you change your Student Visa status?
If you are a F2 Visa holder, then you can request to change your Student Visa status to a F1 if you enroll into a higher education program in the US. But if you found a job that you want to pursue in America, then you can also request a change of your visa status to the authorities.
IMPORTANT info before entering the United States?
It is important to remember that getting your Visa issued isn’t a 100% guarantee that you will be able to enter the United States. Even though it is highly likely you will be allowed to travel as an international student to the US with the F1/F2 Visa, the Department of Homeland Security or Border Protection officials might deny you entry. It is important to have your documents with you all the time to avoid such situations.
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 is the step-by-step guide of applying for the Student Visa?
It depends which F Visa you are applying for. The difference between these two are that for the F2 Visa you need the F1 visa holder’s I-20 Form. After that the process goes the same way: submit the DS-160 Form online, print it out, pay the visa fees, save the receipt, Schedule an interview with the US embassy or consulate, gather all the documents before the interview and attend the interview.
Is the US the right place for YOUR Bachelor/Master Degree studies?
Studying in the US might seem difficult or not the right fit for you but if you are a hard working student wanting to advance your career prospects in a culturally diverse environment then the US is the right place for you. The US not only has a wide range of academic fields, it also has internship programs specifically for international students to help them with their professional career in order to stay in the US and have better paying jobs after graduation.
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 does the embassy require for a Student Visa (F1/F2)?
The general requirements are: your passport (original and photocopied), a photo of you, the online visa application confirmation (DS-160), the visa fee payment receipt, a I-20 Form and proof of financial stability. Besides the general requirements the F2 Visa applicants need two more documents which are: a birth or marriage certificate depending if they’re the child or spouse of the F1 Visa holder and the copy of their F1 Visa holder’s I-20 Form.
What should YOU do before you apply for a Student Visa?
Before applying for a Student visa you need to research all of your options, finance your studies, complete your application, apply for you visa and prepare for departure. Make sure you find an educational advising center or a college navigator to help you with whatever you need!
