{"id":510,"date":"2019-04-26T08:16:12","date_gmt":"2019-04-26T07:16:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esta-etats-unis.net\/how-to-obtain-a-us-student-visa\/"},"modified":"2024-10-09T08:58:30","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T07:58:30","slug":"how-to-obtain-a-us-student-visa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/esta-etats-unis.net\/en\/how-to-obtain-a-us-student-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"How to obtain a US student visa?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you want to continue your studies, but this time in the United States of America? Obtaining a U.S. student visa is not an easy task. Between the school search, the admission exam and the administrative procedures for a USA student visa application, you need to allow several months to properly prepare your trip to the United States.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our article will provide you with details on all the procedures to undertake when you want to expatriate and study abroad.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find an American school<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step in obtaining a U.S. visa to study in the United States is to research the college or university best suited to your needs. Whether in California, New York, Florida or San Francisco, the schools you apply to must be certified by the French-American Student Exchange Visitor Program. You can find the <a href=\"https:\/\/studyinthestates.dhs.gov\/school-search\">list of schools certified<\/a> by the Department of Homeland Security&#8217;s Study on the official US website.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The admission process for American schools is much more complex than for French schools. Indeed, American universities are known to be very selective in order to keep a certain elite (especially for the most renowned schools such as Harvard, Yale, Brown, etc.). To enroll in a U.S. school, you will need to apply for admission and complete an application.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/esta-etats-unis.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/student.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/esta-etats-unis.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/student-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"student visa USA\" class=\"wp-image-269\" style=\"width:768px;height:512px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/esta-etats-unis.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/student-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/esta-etats-unis.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/student-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/esta-etats-unis.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/student-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/esta-etats-unis.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/student.jpeg 1880w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">How to obtain a student visa for the USA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The American School Entrance Examination  <\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ensure your academic and English level, universities will refer to several elements:  <\/span><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the GPA (Grade Point Average). This is the conversion of your GPA to the American educational system;  <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test). Considered the entrance exam for American universities, it tests your skills and is divided into three different parts: text analysis, writing and mathematics.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like all competitive exam rules, the higher your score, the better your chances of getting into the school.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then come the language tests. U.S. schools want to make sure you understand English, so they will ask you for your scores on two English benchmark tests:<\/span><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TOEFL ;  <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or IELTS.  <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, the schools will ask you to write a personal essay, which is probably the most difficult step, since it consists of talking about yourself. Indeed, apart from the results, universities also want to know your motivations for entry, your passions and your ambitions for the future. This last step should be entirely personal and should reflect your personality as best as possible.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note: to complete your application, you may attach a letter of recommendation from one of your professors.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Funding for American universities  <\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to have an impeccable file concerning your application for a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USA student visa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you must be financially secure. <\/span> <\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living and studying in the United States can be very expensive for a French student. Indeed, many schools are increasing their tuition fees for foreign students. The type of degree will also make a difference, an MBA costs more than a bachelor&#8217;s degree.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, there are financial aid solutions:  <\/span><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prefer public universities to private ones;  <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study with a green card (lottery green card): with this card, you do not have to go through the process of obtaining a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USA student visa,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  because you are a permanent resident. As a result, you are considered an American student and can get an 80% discount on your tuition (except for elite universities like Harvard or Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the price remains the same for all students combined);<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obtaining scholarships: the French Academic Exchange Service and the Fulbright Commission offer several opportunities for French students in the United States.  <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USA student visa<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To study at an American university, you must apply for an F1 visa. This visa is the most common student visa if you wish to study at a high school, university, private secondary school or an approved English language learning program (Erasmus). You will also need an F1 visa if your school program exceeds 18 hours per week.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is another US student visa, called M1 visa. Unlike the F1 visa, the M1 visa is for non-academic and professional studies or internships at an American institution.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To do an <a href=\"https:\/\/esta-etats-unis.net\/en\/visa-j1-internship-usa-what-is-the-procedure\/\">internship in the USA<\/a>, a professional training, an au pair stay, a seasonal job, international volunteering, the appropriate visa is the J1 visa.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to apply for an F1 visa?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To apply for an F1 visa, you must bring the following documents:<\/span><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an electronic application form for a non-immigrant visa (DS-160);<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a biometric or electronic passport for travel to the United States with a validity date that extends at least 6 months beyond your desired period of stay in the United States (except in the case of bilateral agreements offering an exemption);<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a 5 cm x 5 cm (2 &#8220;x2&#8221;) photograph taken within the last six months;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A receipt of payment of the non-immigrant visa application fee (US$160) and paid in local currency;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an I-20 form approved by your school.  <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to these documents, you will need to submit a letter confirming that you have made an <a href=\"https:\/\/esta-etats-unis.net\/en\/how-do-i-apply-for-a-visa-at-the-american-embassy\/\">appointment at the U.S. Embassy<\/a> in your country. During the interview, documents similar to the  <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">F-1 visa<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are required, you must have : <\/span> <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a printed copy of your appointment letter;  <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on your DS-160 confirmation page;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a photo taken within the last six months;  <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your valid electronic or biometric passport;  <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a receipt for the original visa fee.  <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note: the visa is not a pass to live in the USA. Only the U.S. authorities, when you pass through customs, decide whether or not you are allowed to enter the U.S. (it is very rare that a security officer will refuse your entry with a visa).  <\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you want to continue your studies, but this time in the United States of America? Obtaining a U.S. student visa is not an easy task. 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