{"id":24496,"date":"2019-01-04T19:35:29","date_gmt":"2019-01-04T14:05:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.akbartravels.com\/?p=24496"},"modified":"2019-01-04T19:35:29","modified_gmt":"2019-01-04T14:05:29","slug":"applying-for-a-us-student-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/blogs\/applying-for-a-us-student-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Apply for a US Student Visa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As far as studying abroad goes, the United States of America<\/strong> is the most popular destination worldwide, each year attracting more and more foreign students. If you\u2019re hoping to study abroad in the US and grab a slice of the American dream though, you\u2019ll need a USA Student Visa<\/a>. Whilst this is a vital step in the studying abroad application process, it needn\u2019t be confusing. Obtaining a US Student Visa is a well-worn administrative process that is quite straightforward if you\u2019ve got all your documents in order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

US VISA APPLICATION PROCESS:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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This article takes you through each step of applying and securing a Student Visa for studying in America:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

US Student Visa<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

To be eligible to study at a college or university in the United States, foreign students must first find, apply to, and be accepted by an accredited school there. Once accepted, the next step is to apply for a student visa, known as an F-1 visa, from the US government. A Student Visa is a non-immigrant visa that does not require you to get a citizenship in that particular country. This US Visa<\/a> type allows you to study in the country of your preference, for the duration of your course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Form I-20?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

International students wanting to study in the US must have a\ncopy of ‘Form I-20 Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status’.\nThe form must be provided by the school or university offering a place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students can only study at the institution and for the length of\ntime noted on Form I-20, but can apply to transfer to a university if their\noriginal course of study was at a US college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the types of US Student Visas?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There are three types of US Student Visas<\/strong> for students. As per your interest and the course of your choice you need to apply for the specific visa.

1. F-1 Visa<\/strong>: Students who plan to pursue their academic studies in a US Education Institution or in an approved English language program are eligible for this visa. The F-1 visa is the most popular route to studying in the US, and covers all full time academic education; from primary school to university. Students on this visa must have a confirmed place at a recognized primary\/elementary school, secondary school, or university. This visa cannot be used to attend publicly funded primary schools or adult education programs. To apply for F-1 Visa, your course time should be over 18 hours a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. M-1 Visa:<\/strong> Students who wish to take a\nnon-academic or vocational training course in the US need to apply for this\nvisa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. J-1 Visa:<\/strong> This visa is issued to exchange\nstudents, interns, teachers, professional trainees or seasonal workers in the\nprivate cultural sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eligibility<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

F-1 visa applicants must meet several eligibility criteria to be\naccepted, these include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n