Do you need an immigrant Visa to study in the US? The type…
Do you need an immigrant Visa to study in the US?
The type of Visa most students apply for to be able to study in the US is the F1 Visa. The F1 Visa is a nonimmigrant Visa which permits you to enter the United States and study there for as long as the course lasts. After your course ends you are asked to leave the country but you can choose to apply for the immigrant Visa if you wish to stay and change your status.
F2 Visa holders have many benefits because this Visa allows flexibility and freedom. Some of the things F2 Visa holders can do are: extend their Visa stay, apply for a Green Card, change their Visa Status for their studies or job and have access to healthcare.
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!
Why are so many international students in the US?
The US is renowned for its incredible international reputation, and its culturally diverse colleges that provide fantastic support facilities, job opportunities and specialized services to international students from all over the world.
How many International students have been ACCEPTED in the US?
The number of international students in the US keeps increasing but the peak was in the year of 2018/2019 where more than one million international students got accepted. In that year there was an increase of 0.05% where they contributed 5.5% more than last year.
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 much does the F1 Visa cost?
An F1 visa enables foreign students to study full time in the United States at a university accredited by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). The cost of F1 visas is about 510 dollars per application, and you should apply at least three months’ prior to the start date of your course.
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.
