I'm a Canadian citizen and I would like to take a few 8-week classes this summer in the US. I'll be in the US for a total of 10 weeks and then returning back home. Do I need a F-1 visa/Sevis/I-20?
2007-01-21 16:53:53 · 3 answers · asked by ♥T♥ 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Don't listen to that person. Though you do not necessarily need a visa to come into the country for that amount of time, you need to be on a student visa to take these classes. If you're applying to a reputable school, they won't let you do anything without an I-20. I did a lot of short term F-1 visas for our summer programs and it isn't that much more of a hassle. In the long run, you don't want to jeapordize coming back to the US because you didn't want to take the time to get an F-1 for the summer.
2007-01-22 09:09:42 · answer #1 · answered by hotdoggiegirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you are Canadian and are also not exceeding a 6 month visit to the US, you will not need to get a visa to enter or stay within the US during this time. You do not need an F-1 visa because your classes are only for 8 weeks, you will not be a full-time student.
Just make sure that you always carry your identification with you when crossing the boarder.
http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/without/without_1261.html
Take care.
2007-01-21 17:57:17 · answer #2 · answered by Mary R 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
as quickly as you alter college, new college will situation new I-20. With new I-20 you could replace your SEVIS prestige. as quickly as you depart US, you could acquire new F1 visa licensed and stamped to pass into US. each and every F1 visa has college information revealed. additionally, on the grounds which you already had 5 years of ESL, there is risk which you will no longer get F1 visa. Consular officer might suspect you're in basic terms staying ESL to stay in US.
2016-10-31 23:25:42 · answer #3 · answered by boddie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋