Can I convert my B-1/B-2 Visa to a Student Visa? If you…
Can I convert my B-1/B-2 Visa to a Student Visa?
If you are in the U.S. on a B Visa, then you can apply for a COS (change of status), from a B-1/B-2 Visa to a F1/M1 Student Visa.
Keep in mind to apply way before your Visa expires by filing the I-539 Form.
Having a school certificate prior to entry in the U.S. will be considered enough evidence for the “preconceived student intent” which will help you convert.
5 most visited States in the U.S.?
The most popular states in the United States among international visitors are:
California with its beaches, vibrant cities and amusement parks;
Florida with its unique parks and beaches;
Nevada with the most entertaining cities;
Texas with incredible museums and New York with its many famous landmarks such as Times Square, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park and the Brooklyn Bridge.
It is a smart idea to prepare in advance for any type of Visa you are applying for, especially for the Tourist one!
Preparing beforehand can reveal if there are any additional documents or records that are needed to be shown in the interview with the Embassy/Consulate.
In the interview though, remember to answer questions truthfully, in a calm manner and positively!
What to do after completing the DS-160 Form?
After you are done submitting the Ds-160 Form, you will receive a verification page and code.
With that barcode page you will have to print it and put it with all the other required documents.
After that, you Schedule a Visa appointment and pay for the Visa application fee.
When can’t I use the VWP (ESTA) and need a Visa?
There are a few reasons why you can’t use the VWP and need to apply for the B-2 Visa instead.
Those reason can be:
you traveled to Iran, Iraq, Syria, Libya, Sudan, Yemen and Somalia after March 1, 2011;
you have dual nationality in one of the countries mentioned above; you’ve been denied entry in the U.S. before, you are not a citizen of the countries in the VWP list and you overstayed your last Visa.
Is The U.S. a safe country to travel in?
Luckily, due to its diverse culture and people immigrating there from all over the world, the Unites States is a very safe country to travel to for foreign visitors.
Because most people have a unique background, there are different races, political beliefs, cultural traditions and religions which makes it easy for a foreign visitor to blend in.
Is it difficult to get a Tourist Visa in the U.S.?
Fortunately, this type of Visa has no quota, therefore it can be easier to get.
If you have all the required documents and the interview at the Embassy/Consulate goes well, then it shouldn’t be a problem to get your Tourist Visa issued!
5 of the Best Museums you should visit in the U.S.!
With over 35,000 museums, it is difficult to choose the top 5 museums worth going to because of how important and fun each museum is. Nevertheless, the museums we suggest you go to if you visit the United States are:
1. National Museum of American History in Washington D.C.;
2. American Museum of Natural History in NYC;
3. National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C.;
4. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis and
5. Kennedy Space Center in Titusville, Florida.
