NIV type is determined by the purpose of travel stated on your NIV application (DS-156/DS-157). Please refer to "Visa Classifications " on this website to learn more. See similar questions...

Answer: F-1 (Student Visa): The F-1 visa is for full-time students enrolled in an academic or language program. F-1 students may stay in the US for the full length of their academic program plus 60 days. F-1 students must maintain a full-time course load and complete their studies by the expiration date mentioned on the I-20 form. See similar questions...

No. Holders of student visas are temporary residents only and not eligible to apply for STAR or GRO fellowships. Before a fellowship is awarded, the residency status of all aliens will be confirmed with the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service. No. You must attend a graduate program in a college or university within the United States or its possessions. See similar questions...

A letter of employment on the company letterhead (a faxed copy is acceptable) submitted with all other requirements for the non-immigrant visa. The Consular Officer will determine if you will be issued with a C1/D crew visa or a B1/B2 business/tourist visa. See similar questions...

Although this is not the most optimal scenario for a potential employee, it is not completely improbable to attain work status in the USA for F1 holders. On graduation, the employer will be responsible for proving why you would be in a more advantageous position than an American citizen. It should be noted, however, that the mere implication of a job offer from your employer is proof that you do meet these requirements. See similar questions...

A:You are encouraged to apply early for your Student non-immigrant visa to ensure that you can get on your way in a timely fashion. During the summer season (April to September) you may apply at any time prior to the start date of your classes. During the rest of the year, you may apply up to 90 days prior to your start date. See similar questions...

I am presently on F-1(student) visa and have graduated in December '2001.Through my husband's employer , we have filed for I-485 in Dec' 2001.I want to know whether i must apply for my OPT or is I-485 application good enough to keep me in status. See similar questions...

You should apply for your Visa in person at the relevant Belgian embassy or consulate in your country of residence. If there is no Belgian embassy or consulate in your country of residence, you should apply to the Belgian embassy responsible for that country (usually located in a neighbouring country). This embassy will also tell you if you can submit your Visa application in your country of residence via the embassy of another Schengen country. See similar questions...

Yes, you are required to pay Federal and State Income Taxes. Ask your employer for a Form 507 so that Maryland Income Taxes will not be withheld from your pay. See similar questions...

You may ask us to issue you a new I20 for the following semester and you may try again. Know you will have to pay all fees also again. See similar questions...

You need to make travel arrangements to come to Phoenix, Arizona. You need to arrive at least one week prior to the start date of the semester. You may contact us for us to pick you up at the airport or the bus station. WE will need at least 3 working days ahead of your arrival to arrange for you to be picked up. See similar questions...

You would qualify for the H-1, but if you are out of status, you will have to travel to home country to get an H-1 visa before you can start working. Check the details with your lawyers. Once you have been outside USA for more than one year, you have the whole five years available again. No we do not have any updates on Visa applications for H1B. So far, we think they will be accepted as usual. See similar questions...

No. Any traveler with a valid visa in an expired passport and a new valid passport is welcome to enter the United States carrying both passports. Such travelers will be admitted, barring any other ineligibility, at any time prior to the date of the visa's expiration. It is not necessary to obtain another visa in the new passport. See similar questions...

The visa category is determined by the purpose of travel. Journalists going for pleasure or commercial business can travel on B1/B2 visas. The line between what is permissible with a B1/B2 vs. I can get a little murky sometimes. Obviously, a journalist going to work in a U.S. office of his news organization should get an I, as should someone who is being sent to the U.S. to do reporting for his organization. See similar questions...

You can, but there is no need to. You can study on H4 visa itself. You are not going to save any money in tuition fee whether you are on H4 or F1. However, you would need to change to F1 if you want to work part time as allowed by F1 visa. See similar questions...

You will be authorized to work for a specified period of time only if you are granted either Optional Practical Training or Curricular Practical Training. Yes you can work for any employer under F1 OPT, since you have been granted an Employment Authorization Card (EAD), to work in connection with the education obtained in the U.S. You will be legally considered to hold F1 status until sixty days past the expiration of your EAD card. You cannot work after the EAD expires. See similar questions...

Nonimmigrant visa applicants must qualify for a visa based on their own ties to a place of residence outside of the U.S. While an invitation may be helpful, friends and relatives in the United States cannot act as guarantors for nonimmigrant visa applicants. For more information on requirements for a nonimmigrant visa, please consult the Nonimmigrant Visas section of this site. See similar questions...

The best time to apply for your visa is one month before your departure. The visa is normally good for entry within 180 days of issuance. Single-entry visa is usually valid for a 30-day visit, which means the visa is only good for 30 days after your entry date. See similar questions...

Please see the Visa Application Forms section of our website for many the forms you'll need to apply for a nonimmigrant visa. Links to the electronic versions of some forms are also included. See similar questions...