How to meet US student visa requirements

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If your goal is to further your studies in the U.S., definitely you need to be abreast with all it takes to have a smooth application process. This would help you not to leave out every vital information. One of the important things you need to know from the start is the types of visa based on the programme you’re opting for. 
In this article, you’ll get to know the most popular visas, the requirements, and how to maintain your status.
The U.S. student visa you need

A Student visa is not the same as a temporary or immigrant visa. It is a visa designed for students from other countries aspiring to study in the States.

The most popular visas in America are discussed below:

F-1 Visa

This is a visa designed for students who want to attend elementary school, high school, seminar, language training programme, college, or university. 

M-1 Visa

This type of visa is for you if your interest is in vocational training or you want to attend a nonacademic institution apart from a language training programme.

J-1 Visa

J-1 Visa is for those who are interested in an exchange programme with the United States. It is an initiative by the U.S. Department of State to promote cultural exchange between America and the rest of the world.

The U.S. student visa requirements

Before you begin your journey to apply for a visa to the United States, understanding the requirements is key for a smooth visa application process. Here are what you need when applying for U.S. student visa: 

1. Acceptance letter

Before you begin to apply for a visa, you must have received an acceptance letter from your preferred school. Afterward, the school would issue a certificate of eligibility and send it to your mail. 

2. Student visa fee

You’ll proceed to pay your student visa fees to the recommended channel. You must keep the receipt of your payment because you will need it when the full application begins.

3. Your passport

You must have a passport that would still be valid for at least six months after you arrive in the United States.

4. Visa interview

You would get a U.S. visa appointment whereby you will be interviewed by a consular officer on why you wanted to leave your country and travel to the United States. 

Note:

The following can be part of your application requirements such as; proof of sufficient funds, academic documents, and proof that you would return to your native country after completion of your programme.

How to maintain your status

You don’t just travel to the United States for study purposes and focus on something entirely different. You need to maintain the status for which the visa was issued. Here’s how you can do that:

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