Is studying in the United States among your plans this year? If so, you need to process the visa American F1, that it is a temporary document aimed at young people who want to go to colleges, high schools, academic institutions and universities in the United States.
University students who go temporarily to the United States to carry out any of the language programs, seminars, conservatories or courses that grant a degree, diploma or certificate, as long as it is a school approved by the United States government to accept foreign students We tell you the steps to do it.
What do I need to obtain the American F1 visa?
In case you are going to study in the United States, we tell you the requirements that a student must have to request the American F1 visa:
- You will need to fill out form DS-160 online
- Have a valid Mexican passport for the period you will study in the United States
- Fill out the I-20 questionnaire issued by the university or study center that you are going to study in the United States, endorsed by SEVIS
- Settle the costs of the DS-160 and I-20 form, schedule the appointment with the CAS and embassy with the US
It is a visa that is assigned during the period in which the studies that the applicant is going to take in the United States are going to be completed, and they can only stay for up to 60 days after receiving the diploma or title.
How long does the process take?
With the waiting times, it is advisable to have already been accepted in the course or study program in the United States, in addition to starting the process as soon as possible, doing it at least 12 months before, although you can only enter around 30 days before start classes and with this visa you are strictly prohibited from working in the United States, it may even be a reason for your cancellation.
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