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The Visa Application Process |
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A visa is something that a person gets when they want to go to another country. The process for applying for a visa differs in what you plan on doing while in the US. There are two visas, nonimmigration visas and immigration visas. If you want a student visa, which would be a nonimmigration visa, you would have to fill out an F-1 form, contact the school and apply. Then you would need to contact the US Embassy to schedule and interview with them. They will tell you what you need before you come to the interview.
If you need an immigration visa, which is when you plan on living in the United States permanently, you will need to file an I-130 form at the USCIS Service Center. It is recommended that you already be in the US when filing for this petition because it is harder to get a petition while you’re still living in your home country. Once it is filed, it heads over to the National Visa Center where they get together with your sponsors to complete the process, which may include fees and more forms to fill out. Read the rest of this entry »

