I am planning to study in the US but I might not be in Australia at the time I need to apply for the student visa so I would like to know if there are any restrictions on the country I am applying the student visa at? Thanks
2006-10-13 22:34:03 · 7 answers · asked by Kevin N 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Thank you all for your answers, they're all so good I can't decide on choosing a best one. In addition, does that also mean that I can go over to the states and convert from a tourist visa into a student visa as well?
Thanks lots
2006-10-13 23:09:45 · update #1
You must be able to demonstrate significant ties (family/financial) at the location in which you plan to apply for the US visa. Otherwise, you will probably be directed to apply at a US mission in Australia - they will better be able to assess the information in your application.
If you don't already know, you are now able to apply for a student visa up to 120 days before the start of the school term.
REGARDING CONVERTING FROM A TOURIST (B1/B2) VISA TO A STUDENT (F1) VISA:
It is difficult - you may apply with DHS/CIS and pay more filing fees - no guarantees that it will be granted. You can increase your chances of success by telling the consular officer that you are a prospective student going to look at schools in the US when you apply for the tourist visa in the first place.
2006-10-13 22:49:57 · answer #1 · answered by Curious1usa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can.
You will need to apply at the nearest US foreign service post in order to process your visa (Embassy/Consulate). However, I'm assuming you'll need to stay at that location/country for the duration of processing.
And don't worry if there are restrictions on the country. If you are a Australian Citizen, your case will be handled as such, regardless of where the petition was filed. However, just make sure the country you will be residing in has diplomatic relations with the US. If you'll be in Cuba, North Korea, or the Republic of China (Taiwan), you'll be out of luck because there will be no US Foreign service post in those locations.
Just go to the US State Dept Website (http://www.state.gov) and look up the country you'll be in. And it wouldnt hurt to look at the page of the US Embassy in Australia, just to check out what you might need in terms of paperwork requirements.
2006-10-13 22:42:27 · answer #2 · answered by Rafael C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can apply for the F-1 visa (student visa) anywhere you want. But U.S consulates work differently in different countries. In some countries, you might need to wait longer than others to receive your visa. Just have your I-20 form ready and financial support evidence.
2006-10-13 22:59:16 · answer #3 · answered by c00kies 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You wont be able to become a citizen in the adventure that your visa is a pupil visa, to boot it rather is a contravention devoid of getting in the process the approach. you are able to attempt this email address nvcinquiry@state.gov so as to ensure appropriate solutions on your queries. God bless you...(-;
2016-10-02 07:06:18 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What ever you do don't be a student in New York, Colorado, or near San Fran. California. You may come out the other end a communist or want to live in a commune with no free thought.
2006-10-13 22:40:23 · answer #5 · answered by not coming back 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No!! Were not the American Consulate! You're asking a question and we're ansewering you' questions!!
2006-10-13 23:32:08 · answer #6 · answered by alfonso 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes of course they can.
2006-10-13 22:37:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋