The US Green Card Lottery Program, known as DV (Diversity Visa) Lottery program, is a good opportunity for potential immigrants to obtain the status as a permanent legal resident of the USA. You may apply by yourself at the U.S. Department of State website, if you wish. This program runs each year and provides 50,000 "Green Cards" to applicants randomly selected in a lottery process.
F-1 Student Visa
If the purpose of your trip to the United States is education; including academic study or language training programs, you may be eligible for an F-1 "Student Visa."
F-1 Student Visas are given through academic institutions which have been approved by the USCIS, to students who have been accepted for a course of study. Application for a Student Visa is made at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate office in your country of permanent residence.
F-1: STUDENT VISA GUIDE
The F-1 visa is a non-immigrant, full-time, student visa that allows foreigners to pursue education in the United States.
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Eligibility
To be eligible for an F-1 Student Visa you must show:
completed application form (DS-156);
valid passport;
self photograph; and
form I-20 (obtained from the educational institution)
You will be asked to prove:
that you have sufficient funds to support yourself during your stay; and
that you have ties to your country of residence and plan to return after you complete your studies
An F-1 Student May Not:
accept off-campus employment during the first year of study unless given permission by Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS);
attend a publicly-funded elementary school, middle school or adult education program
An F-1 Student May:
accept part-time on-campus employment (20 hours per week or less)
bring family members (spouse and children) who meet the visa eligibility requirements
Other Types of Visas for Study:
If you plan to pursue non-academic or vocational training, an M-1 Visa is required.
If the purpose of your visit is primarily tourism, but you plan to take a brief course of less than 18 hours per week, you may be able to do so with a B-2 Visitor Visa.
The F-1 Student Visa Interview
In most countries, first time student visa applicants are required to appear for in-person interview at the Embassy or Consulate. You may be asked about your studies, funds, sponsors, your chosen academic institution.
Typical questions include:
Why have you chosen this university?
Who will sponsor your education?
How will you pay for your stay in the United States?
