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F-1 Student Visa
If the purpose of your trip to the United States is education; including academic study or language training programs, you may be eligible for an F-1 "Student Visa."
F-1 Student Visas are given through academic institutions which have been approved by the USCIS, to students who have been accepted for a course of study. Application for a Student Visa is made at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate office in your country of permanent residence.
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STUDENT VISA GUIDE (F-1)
The F-1 visa is a non-immigrant, full-time, student visa that allows foreigners to pursue education in the United States.
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Eligibility
To be eligible for an F-1 Student Visa you must show:
- completed application form (DS-156);
- valid passport;
- self photograph; and
- form I-20 (obtained from the educational institution)
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You will be asked to prove:
- that you have sufficient funds to support yourself during your stay; and
- that you have ties to your country of residence and plan to return after you complete your studies
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An F-1 Student May Not:
- accept off-campus employment during the first year of study unless given permission by Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS);
- attend a publicly-funded elementary school, middle school or adult education program
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An F-1 Student May:
- accept part-time on-campus employment (20 hours per week or less)
- bring family members (spouse and children) who meet the visa eligibility requirements
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Other Types of Visas for Study:
- If you plan to pursue non-academic or vocational training, an M-1 Visa is required.
- If the purpose of your visit is primarily tourism, but you plan to take a brief course of less than 18 hours per week, you may be able to do so with a B-2 Visitor Visa.
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The F-1 Student Visa Interview
In most countries, first time student visa applicants are required to appear for in-person interview at the Embassy or Consulate. You may be asked about your studies, funds, sponsors, your chosen academic institution.
Typical questions include:
- Why have you chosen this university?
- Who will sponsor your education?
- How will you pay for your stay in the United States?
- Is this course available in your own country?
- Why have you chosen this course?
- Do you intend to work in USA?
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