What is the number of foreign students in the US? There are many international students…

What is the number of foreign students in the US?

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, 5.5% of the US student population is made up by international students.

What are the J1 and J2 visas?

The J1 Visa is a nonimmigrant temporary Visa issued for research academics, professors and exchange visitors engaging in programs that facilitate cultural exchange, especially in the United States to receive medical or business training. As for the J2 Visa, this type of Visa is for unmarried children under the age of 21 or the spouse that accompanies the J1 Visa holder during their stay. The J2 Visa holder stays with the J1 Visa holder until they both have to return home after their education program ends.

What is some important information before you enter the US?

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.

What are some benefits of the F1 visa?

With a F1 Visa not only can you study in the United States you can also legally work on campus part-time which is different from F2 Visa holders who are not allowed to work at all. You can also switch schools if you deem appropriate and travel outside the US whenever you want. The best benefit is that you can bring your children or spouse to the US with the F2 Visa!

What do you get offered by US universities as an Exchange visitor?

American universities are known to offer their students internship options and courses with hands-on experience. This helps students get a better impression of the American employment market while motivating them to make contacts before graduation so that they can begin their career growth as quickly as possible. This means that you will be able to pursue a job by studying in the US before finishing your studies and putting yourself in the right career path.

Who is able to go to school in the US with a F2 visa?

Dependent children of the F1 Visa holder are allowed to go to school in the United States. That includes elementary, middle school and high school. If the F2 Visa holder wants to pursue a undergraduate or postgraduate degree in America then they must change their Visa status.

What are 3 things each foreign student needs to be aware of the interview?

First, make sure you get all the documents you need for the interview (the most important one being the study permit from the university you applied to). Second, most embassies or consulates ask the same questions so make sure before your appointment to rehearse what you want to say in order not to get suck and third, don’t forget to mention that you want to go back to your home country after you graduate and keep your answer short but clear!

Are you required to have health insurance as a F1/F2 visa holder?

The answer to that is yes! Even though F1 and F2 Visa holders have access to medical facilities, without a health insurance plan it would be difficult to afford the cost of healthcare in America. Even if you are going to stay for a short amount of time in the US we suggest you get health insurance beforehand.