General Information about Student Visas

¿How much does it cost to apply for a student visa?
The total amount is $360 US dollars: $160 US dollars for your visa application and $200 US dollars for the SEVIS fee.
Tue, 1 Nov, 2016 at 4:03 PM
What is the SEVIS and what is it for?
SEVIS stands for Student and Exchange Visitor Information System. It is an Internet-based system that SEVP-certified schools and academic institutions us...
Tue, 1 Nov, 2016 at 4:05 PM
Do I need a visa to study online in an American school?
No. But if some portion of your degree requires you to attend classes in the United States, you will need to apply for a student visa.
Tue, 1 Nov, 2016 at 4:05 PM
What is the I-20 form?
The I-20 is the official government form that certifies that you are eligible for non-immigrant student status under an F-1 or M-1 visa. The form is stan...
Tue, 1 Nov, 2016 at 4:06 PM
What are my options after I graduate from an American school?
The most common path is to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT). This allows a student to stay in the U.S. for one full year after graduation in o...
Tue, 1 Nov, 2016 at 4:12 PM
Can I get a Social Security Number with my student visa?
Yes, but you have to meet other requirements. If you have an F-1 visa and have been offered an on-campus job, you need a job offer letter and a letter fro...
Tue, 1 Nov, 2016 at 4:14 PM
Can I get a state ID if I have a student visa?
Yes. You will need your passport, visa, I-20 form and Social Security Number. If you do not have an SSN, you need a letter of ineligibility from your s...
Tue, 1 Nov, 2016 at 4:16 PM
Can I apply for driver's license with a student visa?
Yes. You will need your passport, visa, I-20 form and Social Security Number. If you do not have an SSN, you need a letter of ineligibility from your s...
Tue, 1 Nov, 2016 at 4:17 PM
Can I study part-time under my student visa?
No. F and M students have to be enrolled full time in order to maintain status. For undergraduate students, this means 12 credits per semester, while for ...
Tue, 1 Nov, 2016 at 4:18 PM
What is the DS-2019 form?
The DS-2019 is the official government form that certifies that you are eligible for exchange student status under a J-1 visa. The form identifies you as ...
Tue, 1 Nov, 2016 at 4:06 PM