Tuesday, February 7, 2012
how do you get an F-1 student visa? about to graduate in june...?
how do you get an F-1 student visa? about to graduate in june...?
i was forced to come to the U.S. when i was 7, i am currently 17, i have no legal residency or anything, but i really want to go to college here in New Jersey, I've already been accepted to a private college here in NJ, I really like this college a lot. I am very determined and am willing to do anything in order to start college here in NJ this fall semester. What should i do, my mom, brother and I currently reside here, but my dad is in Colombia, what should i do in order to get an F-1 visa? and make the process faster? or what should i do, because with out federal grants( which i can't apply for because of my current immigration status), what should i do?
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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Are you currently in the U.S. as an undocumented alien? The best thing for you to do is acquire a reputable immigration attorney to start the paperwork to apply for permanent resident status. Most schools will allow you to register if you have begun the permanent resident status. Keep this in mind, some schools are strict in terms of undocumented aliens studying at their institution. They are not necessarily in the habit of reporting undocumented aliens, however if Immigration finds out that this institution allowed an undocumented alien to attend their school, their ability to grant I-20's (a Certificate of Eligibility issued by schools for students to apply for an F-1 visa) may be in jeopardy. It is not encouraged for schools to permit undocumented aliens to attend their institution without first verifying that the student is either in the process of converting to permanent resident status or here in the U.S. for political asylum purposes. For more information on obtaining an F-1 (Student visa), visit the following link: http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html#apply Best wishes!
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You are an illegal alien in this country. Your only bet is to go back to your own country and apply to come back here legally. Even by doing it that way, you will not qualify for any government assistance in your education. No quick way in doing this. There are steps to take in the process. Being accepted by a private college is fine, but you have to pay for it on your own.
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