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Before you begin the application process, you need to find out how many types of US student visas there are.
To get your visa application approved, the first thing to do is to understand the types of US student visas.
The "F" visa is considered the most common type of US student visa. Any international student who wants to study at a high school, language school, college or university in the US is eligible for this type of visa, as long as the school is allowed by the US government to accept international students. There are 3 types of F visas that international students need to know:
F1 US Student Visa:
Students applying for a full-time course in the US will be granted this type of visa. With an F1 US student visa, you can work part-time for a minimum of 20 hours a week, as long as you have permission from the US Immigration Service (USCIS). In addition, this type of visa also allows international students the opportunity to choose whether or not to participate in a 1-year internship program after graduation.
F2 US Student Visa:
This visa is for people who are dependents of the F1 visa holder. Dependents here mean spouses or unmarried children under 21 years of age. This visa also allows same-sex couples.
F3 US student visa:
This is a sponsorship visa for students from countries such as Canada and Mexico (over 21 years old) whose parents are currently residing, also known as US citizens.
After the F visa, the M visa is also considered popular for international students in the US. However, this type of visa is reserved for students who participate in research courses, non-academic training courses or vocational training. Similar to the F visa, there are 3 types of M visas as follows:
M1 US Student Visa:
This type of visa is granted to students who are studying vocational courses, non-academic training courses or research courses. The duration of the M1 visa is less than 1 year and does not allow the visa holder to work part-time.
M2 US Student Visa:
This is a visa specifically for people who are dependent on the M1 visa holder. As long as you are a spouse or unmarried biological child under 21, you will be granted a visa under this category. The M1 visa also applies to same-sex couples.
M3 US Student Visa:
Students who live in other countries such as Canada and Mexico but are pursuing vocational or non-academic studies in the United States will be considered under this visa category.
The J visa is for students who are studying for a cultural exchange program sponsored by a private or government organization. This type of visa is considered the least common type of student visa in the US. Each cultural exchange program will have its own criteria and students who want to be granted this type of visa will have to meet those criteria. The maximum duration for a J visa is only 1 or more than 2 semesters. The 2 sub-types of the J visa are:
J1 US Student Visa:
The subjects are international students studying cultural exchange in the US. During the study period, if international students want to change their study program or want to register for permanent residence in the US, they must agree to return to their home country when their visa expires and stay for at least 2 years to complete new procedures.
J2 US Student Visa:
This visa is for people who are dependents of the J1 visa holder (spouse or unmarried biological child under 21 years old). The J2 visa is similar to the F2 and M2, and is applicable to same-sex couples.
First, you need an I-20: This is a letter confirming that you have successfully registered for a study program from a school or training facility in the US. This letter will contain key information such as the visa category that the student is assigned to, general information, course duration with program content, tuition fees and financial information that your family has prepared in advance.
Next is the financial requirement: The application file cannot be without information verifying the family's finances. To put it simply, it is the amount of money that the family can pay for you during your studies, along with the income level and statistics of the valuable assets of your main sponsor.
Verifying your financial situation is a prerequisite for the reviewer to agree that you are eligible to study in the US.
Finally, a clear and detailed study plan: To make a good impression in your application, you need to clearly state your study plan throughout the program. The clearer and more detailed the plan, the more it shows that you have clear study goals and know how to pursue them.
Preparing documents for a Visa application is an extremely important step and is decisive for whether you are qualified to study in the US or not. Therefore, you should also pay attention to finding out information about the procedures as well as how to arrange the documents properly, in order to increase the rate of approval of the application as high as possible.
8 types of documents to prepare include:
Original passport: valid for more than 6 months; has at least 2 blank pages.
Confirmation of completion of DS-160 application (English form submitted online to apply for a visa, applicable to applicants for US visas for non-immigrant purposes such as Tourism (B1, B2), Study Abroad (F, M, J),...).
1 white background photo, size 5×5, clipped to the left corner of the DS-160 confirmation page, required to be dressed formally, ears clearly visible, no glasses, and taken within the last 6 months.
The original admission letter (I-20) sent by the school in the US includes the signature of the issuer and the signature of the international student.
Appointment confirmation (After paying the fee and making an appointment on the Embassy website).
SEVIS security fee receipt (the US Department of Homeland Security's system for tracking and monitoring, can access accurate information about students' behavior and living process in the US).
You need to have the following 9 documents:
Original birth certificate.
Household registration book.
Passport of father or mother.
Transcripts or report cards of all levels of education up to the time of application.
Diplomas from previous levels of education.
Student certificate (for students currently studying)
English Certificate
Certificates, medals, other certificates (school/district/city level competitions or school extracurricular activities).
Special certificates (SAT/ ACT, GMAT/GRE,…).
Savings book/Bank account balance confirmation.
Certificate of Land Use Rights (Housing).
Business registration documents (if the sponsor is a business owner), Labor contract/Appointment letter (if the sponsor is an employee).
Tax payment documents (business tax or personal income tax depending on the case).
Capital contribution contracts, economic contracts (house/land lease, product purchase and sale,...),...
Pay slip or bank statement for the last 3-6 months of the financial sponsor.
Ownership papers of vehicles, boats, ships, etc.
Documents of other financial sources (can be shown on paper).
The time to apply for a US student visa is usually about 3 to 5 months before the start date of your studies. Make sure you read and understand the following basic steps to apply for a visa:
After determining the school you will attend, you need to find a reputable center to help you apply for the I-20 form of that school. After applying for the I-20, you are eligible for an F-1 or M-1 visa. Each school and program has different application forms and requirements, the documents that are usually required are transcripts, degrees and certificates related to English...
SEVIS is an internet-based system that maintains information about F or M nonimmigrant students and exchange students. You should pay this fee at least three days before you apply for a visa. After you have completed your payment, you should print out the payment confirmation in case you are asked to show proof of payment.
The DS-160 form only needs to be filled out online. All you need to do is confirm the necessary information such as school (SEVIS ID and school address), personal information (name, date of birth, passport, phone number, address in Vietnam and contact address in the US, medical information, family, etc.) to fill out the form.
The next step is equally important, which is paying the US student visa application fee (MRV fee - machine-readable visa fee). This form of payment is quite simple, but you should still carefully read the payment instructions on the official website of the embassy to understand the information and in case of any changes. After payment, you also need to keep the invoice to submit when you go for the visa interview.
This step requires very careful preparation of documents, so after completing the application, you should check it again carefully. This will help you avoid missing documents or be able to promptly supplement any required documents.
Once you have everything ready, you can schedule an appointment for your visa interview. There are two ways to register: register online or call the nearest consulate or embassy. Waiting times for visa interview appointments vary depending on the location, time, and type of visa you are applying for.
Normally, the time to receive a visa from the time you submit your application will be between 5 and 9 days. The time for the Consular Officer to review your application will be about 2 days. Next, if the application passes the review round, it will take about 3 to 7 days depending on your visa receiving address. However, in cases where documents are missing or need to be supplemented, the time will be longer than usual.
Usually your US student visa application will be approved by a Consular officer within about 2 working days.
The process of preparing a set of documents will usually take about 4 to 10 weeks. Of which, 3 days to 6 weeks is the time frame for you to successfully apply for the I-20 confirmation letter. Meanwhile, you will spend about 2 to 4 weeks preparing financial documents. Finally, when everything is ready, you will need to spend about 2 to 4 weeks to practice for the visa interview with the US Consulate.
Many of you ask whether it is difficult to apply for a US student visa. The most difficult thing for many students is the US student visa interview - a rather stressful thing. Therefore, finding necessary information about interview experiences from those who have gone before is very important, helping you feel more confident when entering the interview. You can refer to the Youtube channels of those who have gone before for more information.
Before entering the interview, you need to carefully check the documents in your visa application. Because if you are missing any documents, you will have to cancel the interview and reschedule the interview to supplement the documents. This is very time-consuming and can affect both the interview results and your admission time.
Searching and preparing for common questions in advance will help you feel more confident, and reduce the risk of being surprised by familiar questions that can be found on Google. There are 3 common questions asked during visa interviews as follows:
1 - Why did you choose the US as your study abroad destination? You can answer because the US is an extremely advanced country with outstanding advances in technology, science, education, etc. You admire that development and want to learn these things, return home to apply what you have learned, and contribute to the development of the country.
Being well prepared for possible questions will help you a lot during the interview process.
2 - Why did you choose this university? For this question, each person will have their own answer. You should point out some outstanding advantages of the school and the major you are studying. In addition, a school with many international students is also a reason for most of you to choose.
3 - What are your plans after graduation? Regarding your plans after graduation, you should answer clearly, the clearer the better impression you make. You can say that you want to stay in the US to work for 1 to 2 years to gain experience, but then return to Vietnam to work.
In general, the purpose of a visa interview is to check whether the information in the application is correct or not, as well as to consider the attitude and character of the student. Therefore, you need to clearly understand the information provided in the application. When asked about these parts, you should give the most concise, quick and accurate answers to create trust and prestige with the interview board.
Going into the interview with a relaxed mind will help you limit problems caused by stress. Instead, you can fully express your communication skills and confidence in your answers.
Therefore, before the interview day, you should not try to cram or put too much pressure on yourself. Take time to rest and relax after a series of hard days preparing documents as well as reviewing for the interview.
In an interview, the more confident you are, the better impression you will make on the person you are talking to. However, being confident is different from trying to show off more than necessary. You can treat the interview like a normal conversation, answer all questions confidently and if possible, present it in story form to attract the interviewer.
The interview will of course be conducted entirely in English. However, if there is a question that is too difficult to answer in English, do not hesitate to ask the interviewer if you can explain it in Vietnamese. If your reason is reasonable, they will not hesitate to let you answer a few questions in your mother tongue.
There are a few notes for international students when coming to study and live in the US as follows, you should take notes because these are very necessary.
When coming to the US, you need to note:
You are not allowed to enter the US more than 30 days before your program starts.
Contact the school's designated officer when you first enter the United States.
Contact the school-appointed staff member again, no later than the program start date listed on the I-20 form.
Make sure your visa is still valid
Fulfilling the purpose of why the US State Department issued the visa
Comply with the regulations relevant to that purpose
While studying in the US, you must comply with the following regulations:
You must attend and pass all your courses. If you find your studies too difficult, you should speak to your designated school officer (DSO) immediately.
If you think you will not be able to complete your program by the end date listed on your Form I-20, you should talk to your DSO about requesting a program extension.
You must take a full course load each semester. If you are unable to attend full-time, contact your DSO immediately.
You cannot drop a full course without consulting your DSO.
Reading up to here, you must have understood the procedures for applying for a US student visa
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