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Student Visas

Every year, thousands of students from all over the world come to the United States to study. Generally, you are required to obtain a student visa. However, even tourists are allowed to take classes in the United States without a visa, if they will not be in class more than 18 hours a week.

In most countries, application for a student visa must be made at the American embassy or consulate. Additionally, applicants generally require an in-person interview. Further, the applicant may be asked to produce documents including a passport, photo, academic transcripts, standardized test score(s), and evidence that you will be able to support yourself financially while in the U.S.


Contact us at 877-479-7970, or e-mail us at info@law-thomas.com, to arrange for a confidential complimentary consultation on your legal immigration needs.

FAQ's
Q: What are factors considered by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in granting an individual immigration status?
A: The immigration authorities at the USCIS have wide discretion in reviewing petition for immigration status. The factors considered by the USCIS include whether the applicant has an immediate relative who is a US citizen or a lawful permanent resident; whether the applicant has a permanent employment opportunity in the US and whether that employment fits under one of the five eligible employment categories; and whether the applicant qualifies for refugee status.

Q: What is the basis for being deported?
A: Deportation occurs when an alien has been found to have violated certain immigration laws and results in the alien forfeiting his or her right to remain in the United States.
Resources
This resource, maintained by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), provides information on immigration forms, including filing fee information, and provides on-line access to these forms.

The Center for Immigration Studies site provides articles and research on immigration issues.

This set of resources, maintained by the Legal Information Institute at Cornell University, provides an overview of immigration law.