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F-1 Visa
What is an F1 Visa?
An F1 visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows international students to enter the US and study at an Institute which are certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). One can apply for the
F-1 visa after an accredited US Institute accepts his/her application.
As an F-1 visa student, the duration of one’s stay will depend on the program in which they will enroll.
The I-20 form given by the university of choice will contain Information regarding the expiration date of the program that one chooses.
F1 visa eligibility:
Certificate from the Institute
The college or the university where one plans to study and improve their life in the process needs to be approved by SEVP, immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Basis of enrollment
One must be enrolled as a full-time student at the Institute during the academic term in
session.
Proficiency in the English language
As the US is a majority an English speaking nation, one must meet the required English language proficiency score of the Institute in which one is attending.
Sufficient funding
A valid bank statement or any other financial proof to show that there are sufficient funds at one’s disposal to take care of the academic financial structure and have enough to take care of oneself.
A valid passport
Your passport should be valid for US travel for at least 6 months after it’s programs completing.
A home to return to
The student is required to have a residence in their home nation to return to after completing
his/her program at their desired university.
Your visa application process
The first process is to get accepted in an US university that is SEVP certified. The SEVP certification is for the government to be assured of the university not being a scam and giving you your due education.
You need to fill out the DS-160 form, which contains all the personal information about yourself regarding your hometown and other details to be considered a valid candidate for the visa.
For more details, you can contact one of our team members who can guide you through everything in a very simple manner to get everything cleared and be on the informative side.
Regarding work in the US
F-1 visa applicants can work during their stay in the US, but there are some rules:
You can do part-time work on campus for a maximum of 20 hours per week.
You may be able to do off-campus work, but approval from the university is required.
F-1 visa denial
There is a possibility that your visa will be denied, and when it happens, you will get detailed information
of your denial, and the section of the law that holds you back in your pursuit.
To know more about the F-1 visa, you can look up one of our advisors, who will be sure to take you through the right process that will have a great impact on your decision.