Thousands of international students earn degrees from U.S. schools each year. For many prospective students, however, their dreams are dashed after being admitted by a school but then not receiving a student visa.

This course is designed to prevent that from happening. Developed by former U.S university international admissions staff, it provides up-to-date and accurate information about U.S. immigration and visas, plus everything you need to know and do to prepare for your student visa interview. It’s recommended for anyone interested in studying at a U.S. high school, college, or university, or for international students who have already applied to and been accepted by a U.S. school.

Course lessons are organized into three sections:

In the U.S. Immigration Basics section, you will learn about:

• Important U.S. immigration agencies
• What a visa is
• The Student Exchange Visitor Information System, known as SEVIS
• Passports
• Important immigration documents: I-20, DS-2019, and I-94
• Immigration regulation compliance

Lessons in the Understanding Student Visas section focus:

• Types of U.S. student visas
• What information is on a student visa?
• Getting a student visa
• Using a student visa
• Renewing a student visa

Finally, the Mastering the Visa Interview section covers important issues related to the actual process of applying and interviewing for a student visa. Lessons include:

• What to do to prepare for the visa interview
• What to expect at the interview
• Interview success tips
• Interview topics and possible questions
• What happens after your interview

Sign up for this course now to learn how to improve your odds of receiving a U.S. student visa!