Can my friend go to school, or study in the USA with a J-1 visa?
Hello all, My friend is currently in the USA on a J-1 Visa and would like to go to school, or study there. Can he study on a J-1 visa? What school, community college can he study go to that is not too expensive and in the St. Louis area? Is he eligible for a student loan, or federal assistance coming from a foreign country? As he is already in the US could he get a student visa, or transfer the J-1 to a student visa? Any advice, or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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He can go to STLCC (Saint Louis Community college- I attach a link below), the best way for him would be to switch from J-1 to student visa, apply to college and extend his student visa as long as he is studying. He won't be able to get a student loan or financial aid. Starting the F1 visa process Select a school that accepts international students and submit your application. The school must be accepted by the USCIS to sponsor foreign students. When the school receives and accepts your application, it inputs information about you to the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). The school will then send you an I-20 form, which you will need in order to obtain your visa. Getting your F1 student visa To obtain your visa, you will have to go to the nearest US consulate. You will have to show the I-20, your passport, pay the necessary visa fee, submit form OF-156 Application for a Nonimmigrant Visa, and show evidence of financial support. Please note that you must be able to prove to the Consular Officer that you have strong ties to your home country. In general, it is a good idea to be very organized for this meeting (you are, after all, going to study รข€“ try to look like a good student!). If you are turned down, ask the consular officer how you can apply again. If approved, the consular section will enter into SEVIS that your visa has been issued. Call Immigration Hot-line 1-800-375-5283 Good luck
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He must do what he was admitted to the US to do under the J-1 visa program, which could be post graduate study. So, if he was granted the J-1 visa to do research etc., then this question is moot. Otherwise, the answer is no, he cannot study in the US on a J-1 visa. As a foreigner, he is not eligible for any federal assistance. He can get loans though the private sector. He will have to lerave the US to get a student visa.
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