How to Apply for a F-1 Student Visa

Keep your answers short and to the point. Discuss things like: 

• Discuss your desire to study at a smaller college with lower costs and smaller classes.
• Focus on the popularity of the U.S. for higher education and the reputation of colleges and universities in America. 
• Discuss your goal of earning a college degree from a top-rated U.S. college. 
• Discuss your intended area of study, especially if it is not available in your home country. 

If you have relatives in the U. S., identify who they are, what their relationship is to you and where they live. You may also identify relatives closer to you in your home country and what expectations they have of your return after completing your studies overseas.

A student visa is issued to you based on your sole intent to be a student. It will be your responsibility to prove your intent to the visa officer. You should establish a strong personal motive to return to your country after you complete your course of study in the U.S.; for example, employment or your family. If you or a close family member has studied in the U.S. and returned home, this would be important information. During the interview, the visa officer will either issue or deny your visa. If your student visa is issued, the officer will place a visa in your passport. If you receive a multiple entry visa, you may use it to re-enter the U.S. up to the date of its expiration as long as you have a valid I-20, current passport and you maintain status.