Saturday, August 28, 2010

Qualifying for a US Student Visa

By James Witherspoon
Many foreign students apply to study in the United States every year. One key document that every student needs to legally enter the country for studies is a student visa. The visa application process can be long and difficult, so it is important to leave yourself plenty of time to complete your documents so that they are finished before the deadline. In addition, it may be in

your best interest to consult with a U.S. visa lawyer to ensure that your application is submitted completely and efficiently.

Student Visa Eligibility
Any student who wishes to visit the United States for studies must apply for an F-1 visa. There are many qualifications that a student must meet to be granted a visa, so it is important to review these carefully. Below is a list of the eligibility requirements that you can expect to face when applying:

* Must be accepted to a qualifying U.S. educational institution
* Must be enrolled as a full-time student
* High level of proficiency in English or proof of enrollment in an English language course
* Proof of residence abroad
* Overcome the assumption of immigrant intent by providing proof of ties to your home country

The most difficult of these requirements is proving that you do not intend to immigrate to the United States. Students must be able to show that they have sufficient ties to their home country that give them little motivation to remain in the U.S. after their studies are completed. Some types of evidence that can be used to show non-immigrant intent include providing information on family within the home country, ties to educational institutions, and involvement in community organizations or social clubs.

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