Students Visas

USA

International student visas are issued by the Immigration and Naturalization Department (INS), under the State Department of the United States. An international student visa grants the student permission to enter the USA legally. In order to obtain an international student visa to enter the US, the applicant must meet the following basic requirements:
The international student visa applicant must be in good health. People who have tested positive for HIV are not allowed to enter the US and will not be issued an international student visa.
The International student visa applicants must promise to obey all US laws, or risk deportation.
 
The International student visa applicants must be able to support himself financially during the course of US study.
 
International student visa applicants must agree to leave the USA after the course of US study is complete.

It is important to remember that applying early and providing the requested documents does not guarantee that the international student will receive an international student visa. Also, because each international student's immigration situation is unique, two students from the same country, applying for the same international student visa may be asked different questions and for different documents.
In addition, international students should be aware that obtaining an international student visa does not automatically guarantee entry into the United States. The Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) officer at the port of entry into the US has the authority to deny admission even if an international student visa has been granted. Follow all immigration rules and guidelines closely. Obtaining your international student visa is a crucial step towards a successful US education.

Most non-U.S. citizens who wish to study in the United States will seek an F-1 (non-immigrant) student visa, but there are other visa types that are sometimes authorized for those who study in the U.S. Here is a short description of the different visa types that involve study:

• F-1, or Student Visa: This visa is the most common for those who wish to engage in academic studies in the United States. It is for people who want to study at an accredited U.S. college or university or to study English at a university or intensive English language institute.
• J-1, or Exchange Visitor: This visa is for people who will be participating in an exchange visitor program in the U.S. The "J" visa is for educational and cultural exchange programs.
• M-1, or Student Visa: This visa is for those who will be engaged in non-academic or vocational study or training at an institution in the U.S.

In order to apply for a visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate, you must first have a SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System)-generated document (either an I-20 or DS-2019) issued by a U.S. college or university or Department of State-designated sponsor organization. You will be required to submit this form when you apply for a visa. The U.S. academic institution or program sponsor will provide you with the appropriate SEVIS-generated form only when you have been academically admitted to the institution or accepted as a participant in an exchange program. The institution or program sponsor will also send you additional information about applying for the appropriate visa, as well as other guidance about beginning your academic program in the United States.
Your queries in this regard can be sorted out from this link http://educationusa.state.gov/faq.htm

James & Wales University, Rhode Island:-
A prestigious course for which Phoenix chiefly arranges student's visa is the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.). It is a program which prepares graduates to apply for certification in Special Education and a content area. This is a one and a half year course with an additional one year internship. Teachers are in shortage all over the world and through this course they get an international degree clubbed with prospects for a good future as a teacher.

A candidate to qualify for this program

1. Should have min 4 yrs of study after schooling.
2. Should have a teaching work exp of min 2 yrs.
3. Should get Internet based TOEFL with a minimum score of 80 or IELTS 7.0 academic module
4. Should have Good recommendation letters

All candidates need to show funds for living, tuition & travel for 2 yrs. not more than 50% of education loan of tuition fees. Funds should be min 6 months + old. Also, they need to show good property, good income etc... Prove why they will return basically!
More information is available at  www.jwu.edu/prov/