How to acquire student visa in USA and UK?

1. ACQUIRING STUDENT VISA IN USA AND UK STRATIX CONSULTANTS http://www.stratixconsultants.com

2. INTRODUCTION Investment in the education is the best investment you can make. Education gained in universities of United States and United Kingdom is among high valued in the world. USA has the largest international student population and is highly regarded for having the best universities in the world. UK education is internationally recognized with their British universities attracting so many students with the numbers growing.

3. HOW TO APPLY STUDENT VISA IN USA America has one of the world’s finest university systems, with outstanding programs in all fields. Student at an undergraduate level can access programs both in the traditional disciplines as well as professional fields and on a graduate level. Students have the opportunity to work directly with some of the finest minds in their field of study. Students have the chance to become involved in exclusive research and educational opportunities. Student, academics, researchers, politicians and businessmen choose US universities to study, work, conduct research, organize conferences and give speeches.

4. The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi accepts applications from individuals intending to travel to the United States for educational purposes who are U.A.E. nationals or holders of a valid U.A.E. residence visa and already possess an I-20 or DS-2019. To apply for a non-immigrant visa, each applicant needs to follow the basic application procedure. In order to apply for an F-1 student visa, the applicant must already have been accepted to an American college or university. Following admission, the educational institution in the United States will issue a Certificate of Eligibility for Non-Immigrant Student Status (I-20 form) and provide that to the student. Sponsoring academic institutions are required to enter accepted foreign students’ names into SEVIS, the Student and Exchange Visitors Information System. Students should verify with their sponsoring academic institutions that they are entered into SEVIS before they apply for a visa. Upon receiving the I-20 form, students are required to pay a SEVIS fee online at http://www.fmjfee.com and bring a printed copy of this receipt to the visa interview.

5. Dependents of students studying in the United States may qualify for F2 or M2 visas. These include the principal applicant’s spouse and all children under the age of 21. Siblings and parents are not considered dependents, even if they plan to accompany an unmarried female student. They would need to apply for a B1/B2 visa unless they plan to apply for their own student visa. • At the time of the interview, applicants must bring all of the following to the Embassy: • A passport that is valid for at least six months and has at least one blank visa page. • Previous passports (if available.) • DS-160 Online Application confirmation page; • One photograph; • Original I-20 Form from the school; • Proof of payment of SEVIS fee; • Proof of financial ability (either bank statements or proof of a scholarship)

6. Emirati recipients of most U.S. student visas are also required to pay a reciprocity fee once the visa is approved. This fee is based on what the UAE government charges Americans who receive similar visas to study in the UAE. Additional information about the visa application process can be found at http://usvisa-info.com/ Students and exchange visitors – if you have not yet paid your Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) SEVIS I-901 Fee please read this important announcement. A student can apply for USA Study permit or student visa, once he or she receives a confirmation from an American university. It takes time to obtain US study permit, but the procedure is not complicated, wherein Royal Migration consultants will assist you in providing the apt information and aid in the processing. Once the application is processed, an interview in the embassy of USA will be held, wherein we do highly recommend making the appointment as soon as possible, as student visas can be issued prior to almost 4 months before the program enrollment date. In the event there is any minor error in the application, the process can be delayed and the perchance of missing the academic year also increases.

7. HOW TO APPLY STUDENT VISA IN UK The type of education, the educational institution and the length of the programs are key elements which determine the requirements for UK student visa. In certain cases, the applicant may apply for a visit study visa instead of study visa. Student visa can be issued for a person of any age wishing to study in the UK schools and universities. The applicant might be asked to submit a proof of English language by taking popular IELTS or TOEFL tests which are available everywhere in the world. For a post-graduate student willing to study in some of the UK universities it is mandatory to have a high result in Graduate Management Admission Test and minimum work experience. Along with the good results the applicant must have a financial stability to be able to cover course fees and personal expenses.

8. CHILD STUDENT VISA You can apply for the Child Student visa if you are aged between 4 and 17 and you want to study at an independent school in the UK. To be eligible for this visa, you must be able to prove the following: • You have an unconditional offer of a place on a course with an education institution that holds a Tier 4 sponsor license. • You have the consent of your parent or guardian. • You have adequate maintenance funds to cover the cost of your course fees and living expenses while you are in the UK without any recourse to UK public funds.

9. You can work if you are aged 16 or older: • Part-time during the school term for up to 10 hours per week • Full-time during vacation periods • On a work placement as part of your course, but not for more than 50% of your course time • As a student union sabbatical for up to 2 years

10. GENERAL STUDENT VISA You can apply for a General Student visa if you are aged 16 or older. The length of your stay depends on the type of course you are taking and what study courses you have already completed. To be eligible for this visa, you must be able to prove the following: • Have an unconditional offer of a place on a course with an education institution that holds a Tier 4 sponsor licence • Can speak, read, write and understand English • Have adequate maintenance funds to cover the cost of your course fees and living expenses while you are in the UK without any recourse to UK public funds

11. You can work while you are studying in the UK depending on what level your course is and what kind of sponsor you have. You can do a course that’s one of the following: • Full-time leading to a qualification that’s at least level 6 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) • An overseas course of degree level study that’s equal to a UK higher education course and is being run by an overseas higher education institution • Full-time course with at least 15 hours per week of organiZed daytime study leading to a qualification below degree level but at least NQF •Recognized foundation programme as a postgraduate doctor or dentist

12. Thousands of students choose to study abroad as it gives opportunity to see the language and cultural diversity. However, due to the many variants and requirements, the visa application process can be time consuming and complicated. Stratix Consultants Dubai provide customized solutions for all students who are looking for an opportunity for higher education. Our consultants at Stratix is more than happy to assist you in providing the apt information and processing the needed documentation to ensure that you are on the way to investing in your life and your future by taking your education further in some of the best universities and schools in countries such as Canada, the USA, Australia, and the UK.