VISAS FOR STUDENTS

Typically those who wish to come to the US to study have to obtain either an F-1, M-1, or J-1 visa.

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There are three types of student visas.

1. Academic Studies (F visa): For people who have been accepted into a program to study or conduct research at an accredited U.S. college or university.

This is the most common student visa type and is used for a course of academic study. The university or college typically issues Form I-20 thru the SEVIS system which permits the applicant to apply for a student visa at the US Embassy in their home country. The applicant also has to establish that they have enough funds to pay for the course and live when studying.

2. Non-Academic or Vocational Studies (M Visa) : For people who have been accepted into a program to study or train at a non-academic institution in the U.S.. Attending a flight school is a classic example of the use of a M-1 visa

3. Academic Studies as an Exchange Visitor (J Visas) : For people who have been accepted into a program through a designated sponsoring organization to participate in an exchange visitor program in the U.S. The "J" visa is for educational and cultural exchange programs. Note that J-1 s are most typically used for interns and trainees.

4. B visa: Additionally, if none of the above are available, it is also possible to use a B2 visa to study in the US for a limited time period and in limited circumstances.

What is SEVIS and SEVP? What should you know about it?

The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) is designed to help the Department of Homeland Security and Department of State better monitor school and exchange programs and F, M and J category visitors. Exchange visitor and student information is maintained in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). SEVIS is an Internet-based system that maintains accurate and current information on non-immigrant students (F and M visa), exchange visitors (J visa), and their dependents (F-2, M-2, and J-2). SEVIS enables schools and program sponsors to transmit mandatory information and event notifications via the Internet, to the Department of Homeland Security and Department of State (DOS) throughout a student or exchange visitor's stay in the United States.

All student applicants must have a SEVIS generated I-20 issued by an educational institution approved by DHS, which they submit when they are applying for their student visa.

FOR AN INITIAL FREE CONSULTATION CALL:
Tel: (800) 568 7601, (760) 231-9851
In the UK call 0207-193-3751 email: info@usvisasolutions.com