What’s the number 1 reason why you should study in the US? If…
What’s the number 1 reason why you should study in the US?
If you’re a hard-working student searching for a place with an abundance of academic fields where all cultures are welcomed and loved, the US is the right place for you. In addition to providing options for studying and funding, it also offers job opportunities to all students from around the world.
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.
How to extend your Student Visa stay?
If you want to extend your stay in America, then you can do that by applying through the US Citizenship and Immigration Services website (USCIS). You will have to fill a I-539 Form as well as submit financial proof to be able to stay in the US.
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.
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 do international students do before applying for a Student visa?
Most international students first research all of their options and choose which universities suit them best, after that they find ways to fund their studies and lastly they complete their application and apply for the Visa.
What forms do you need to submit to apply for the F1 Visa?
For the F1 Visa you need to have the I-20 Form signed by the school you are going to attend to in the US and the online nonimmigrant Visa application- DS-160 Form. This Form you have to submit online as well as upload your personal picture there and print it out. The reason you need to print it out is to take it with you to the interview which you have to Schedule after.
How long can you stay in the US with the F1/F2 Visa?
Students who have finished their course of study in the US need to return to their home country within 60 days of the end date listed in their I-20 Form. If the students wish to extend their stay, then they must send a request to the USCIS.
