APPLYING FOR A STUDENT VISA
In order to come to the United States and attend Philadelphia
University when you receive your Form I-20, you must
make an appointment with your nearest American embassy
or consulate and apply for the F-1 student visa. Before
applying for the visa, you should understand the process
and rules governing the issuance of the U.S. visa.
THE RULES:
- By law, you are
seen as someone who plans to remain in the United
States permanently. Student visas are
given only to persons who intend to return permanently
to their home country.
- You must have
a good academic or professional objective for
coming to the U.S. and Philadelphia University to
study, be qualified for the program and be able
to prove that you can finance it.
- In the U.S., laws
are applied equally to all people regardless of
status or gender.
- Official documents
are vital. Have the appropriate papers
that prove you are qualified for a student visa
with you to present to the consul .
PREPARING FOR THE INTERVIEW:
Be prepared to clearly explain why you want to
come to the U.S. to study at Philadelphia
University.
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Why do you want to study in the U.S.?
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Why are you going to take this program of study?
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Why did you choose Philadelphia University?
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What career will your studies prepare you for back
home?
Be sure your
passport is valid.
If you already began your studies in another nonimmigrant
status and you received a change of status to F-1,
be prepared to discuss how your original purpose for
being in the U.S. changed to that of a full-time student.
Bring your transcripts with you.
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