Personal statement for a student visa?

[RobynSway2709 0]

I read somewhere that you need a personal statement when applying for a student visa, but now I cant find anything online saying that.

Any ideas?

Thanks

[Que Saudade 284]

At the University of Pittsburgh, once a student has been accepted into a program, they have an international affairs office that assists the students with questions about the Visa process. After all, you have to get the I-20 form from them. Maybe your school has such help?

Here is the link from US Gov't that may help you. Just need to provide what they have listed there.

Student Visa

Good Luck

[Que Saudade 284]

Just saw all your other posts. From how to obtain a K1 Visa to the student Visa. Didn't realize you had started multiple posts regarding the same issues.

Here is my response to your other post.........

Keep in mind that in order for a college to accept you as a student, you will have to take certain tests prior to being admitted. ACT, SAT, etc... whatever the college prefers (applies to all students, not just foreigners). You WILL have to demonstrate a proficiency in English, as well as other basic subjects. No way around this. The first step in the Student VIsa is being accepted into an educational system that is approved by DHS.

Once you have that, then you can proceed with applying and then you will have to meet further requirements. Some of these including....

Have a residence abroad, with no immediate intention of abandoning that residence;

Intend to depart from the United States upon completion of the course of study; and

Possess sufficient funds to pursue the proposed course of study.

Furthermore, at the interview, you should be prepared to provide the following..

Transcripts and diplomas from previous institutions attended;

Scores from standardized tests required by the educational institution such as the TOEFL, SAT, GRE, GMAT, etc.;

Financial evidence that shows you or your parents who are sponsoring you has sufficient funds to cover your tuition and living expenses during the period of your intended study. For example, if you or your sponsor is a salaried employee, please bring income tax documents and original bank books and/or statements. If you or your sponsor owns a business, please bring business registration, licenses, etc., and tax documents, as well as original bank books and/or statements.

So, there are the basic requirements........

[Messybrownhair 251]

Usually, you provide a personal statement to the school you are applying for and that will help them determine your acceptance. There's usually a given topic to write about. You don't need it for the visa, but you need it to be accepted into the program, together with other documents like your completed application form, validated transcript, letters of recommendation from 2-3 professors, TOEFL (depends on which country you are from), SATs or GRE (depends if undergrad or grad school). When I applied they also asked me to show financial proof although they said that it would not affect my eligibility.

Once you are accepted, then they will issue you a I-20 and you will proceed with the student visa.. Then you have to show financial documents as well and go through an interview with your consulate.

It's a long process, really. Took me months to complete my school application. To be honest, the application process to just get in grad school was way more complicated than my k1. haha

Goodluck!