International Student Visas
Studying at an American UniversityThe United States is considered a popular destination for international students all over the world. Not only does the U.S. boast of Ivy League institutions and topnotch graduates, most American Colleges and universities offer world-class education programs taught by highly-qualified professors.
Whether you are planning to study computer engineering or international studies, there are many academic institutions in the United States to choose from depending on the program you want to take and the city you want to to live in. The list of American Universities includes but is not limited to the following: Harvard, Yale, Cornell, Stanford University, UC Berkeley, MIT, Johns Hopkins, etc. An American degree or certification is recognized virtually everywhere in the world, which opens up more employment opportunities for international students post-graduation. |
CategoriesF-1 (academic students) - Students entering the United States temporarily for the purpose of pursuing a full course of study at an accredited school or university.
M-1 (vocational students) - Students who intend on pursuing a vocational, non-academic program (other than a language training program) in an established institution. J-1 (exchange students) - Exchange visitors who come to the United States to participate in an exchange visitor program administered by the U.S. Department of State *F-1 and M-1 students must be accepted in a program approved through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). *J-1 students must be accepted in a program which has been approved by the Department of State (DHS). |
SEVP APPROVED SCHOOLS
Before you can apply at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate for an F or M student visa, you must first apply to and be accepted by an SEVP approved school. Visit the Department of State Education USA website to learn about educational opportunities for undergraduate and graduate study, opportunities for scholars, admissions, and more. You can also visit the DHS Study in the States school search page to search for SEVP-certified schools.
Once you are accepted by the U.S. school you plan to attend, you will be enrolled in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). You must pay the SEVIS I-901 Fee. The U.S. school will provide you with a Form I-20 to present to the consular officer when you attend your visa interview. |
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