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Want to study in the U.S.? Call my firm!
You need a particular type of visa to enter the U.S. to be a full time student. F and M nonimmigrant visas will allow you to study in the U.S. at a college, university, seminary, or grade school, or a vocational school, respectively. You need to begin the application process early in order to obtain a visa before school begins—call a qualified Houston immigration lawyer from my firm as soon as you decide on pursuing schooling in the U.S.
My firm has handled countless immigration cases and enabled many prospective students to travel to the U.S. and fulfill their dreams of attending school. At The Law Office of Tony E. Parada, my firm fully understands the process of obtaining U.S. visas and can walk you through the entire procedure. I can work with you to give you the best chance of receiving a student visa so you can begin your course of study.
Is an F or M visa right for me?
The process of obtaining your visa is often complicated and there is no fixed timeline to know when you will be issued a visa even if you are approved. It is best to consult with an attorney once you are set on travelling to the U.S.
- For F and M visas, applicants need to fulfill the following requirements:
- You must be enrolled in an "academic" educational program
- Schooling must be full time
- You must be proficient in English or enrolled in courses to this end
- You must have enough funding to support yourself during the proposed course of study
- You must maintain residence in your native country with no intention or relinquishing it
- Your school needs to be approved by the Student and Exchange Visitors Program, Immigration & Customs Enforcement
F visa students are forbidden from working off-campus during their first year of schooling but may work on campus with some conditions. M visa students can seek employment in practical training only once they have finished their studies.
Valuable Advice from a Seasoned Attorney
There is no way of knowing when you will be able to obtain your student visa as there are any number of complications which may prolong the application process. Your best bet is to call a Houston immigration lawyer from my firm as soon as you have decided on pursing education in the U.S.
Need help getting a visa? My firm is here to help so give me call today to get started!
