Real Estate Law Misconceptions

The United States has a wide array of schools. As such, if you are looking to learn, while also experiencing a new culture and part of the world, you may be looking at enrolling in school in the U.S. However, in order to do so, you need to obtain a student visa or F-1 visa. Here are a few of the questions you may have about obtaining a student visa.

Can You Obtain a Student Visa if You want to Attend Any School?

No. In order to obtain a student visa, you must be enrolled in an academic education program. This is generally a high school, college or university. You cannot obtain a student visa if you plan on attending a vocational-type program, such as a beauty school or medical career college. The main reason behind this is that vocational programs rely heavily on training in the area where you will work. You may need different skills to obtain a license in your home country, so these programs do not offer as much value as academic education programs.

What Other Criteria Needs to Be Met To Obtain a Student Visa?

There are many criteria that need to be met in order to obtain a student visa. The US embassy and consulate will interview you and try to determine why you want to come study in the U.S. They have to be convinced that you generally want to learn and will follow all laws in the country. Additionally, you must be able to prove that you have the funds to support yourself while you are attending these courses in the U.S. Work visas are generally not granted when you have a student visa. And you must be able to demonstrate that you have every intention of returning to your home country when your courses are done. Maintaining a residence in that country, having employment already secured when you return and having strong community ties can help establish this.

Should You Hire an Immigration Attorney?

If you are looking to obtain a student visa, you do not have to hire an immigration attorney. However, hiring one can be beneficial. They can help ensure all of your paperwork is in order and filled out correctly, helping you to get approved in a more timely manner. They can also ensure you meet the requirements to obtain a visa or help you go about meeting the requirements that are needed.

Studying abroad can be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. However, your dreams can be put on hold if your student visa gets denied. Getting answers to the questions you have about this topic will help you better to understand what is required of you and what to expect.

For more information, contact Tesoroni & Leroy or a similar firm.