Should you choose the US for your Bachelor/master studies? Studying in the US might seem…
Should you choose the US for your Bachelor/master 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 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!
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.
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 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 the type of visa that the US has for students?
There are mainly three types of Visas: F, M and J. Most commonly issued Visas are the F1 and F2 Visas. Both F Visas are nonimmigrant Visas which allow the F1 Visa holder to study for an amount of time in the US and if they want their spouse or child to accompany them, they need to apply for the F2 Visa.
How can you 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 long are you able to stay in the US with a J1/j2 visa?
The length of time you will stay in the U.S. under your J-1 visa depends on your particular program, but, except under some cases, the limit can be seven years. As for the holders of the J2 visa, the length of the visa varies, since the holders of the J2 visa are permitted to remain for the same length as the holders of the J1 exchange visa. So, if their program is going to last two years, then the holder of the J2 can stay for the full term of two years or less.
