I have a dear friend from North Africa who wants to study computers at a university in America, but he is afraid that he will be turned down and won't be given a student visa.  Anybody out there have an idea of what steps he should take to acquire a visa?  Thank you very much!!
206981
I agree. He should find a school on the Internet and just contact them and then start the application with them and then with his country to get the visa.
44413
go to the website of the university and apply to them, to see universities in canada, u can go to yahoo.ca and search in their yahoo! web directory click on education, then click canada listings only and then click higher education, adn then on colleges and universities. they will provide you with all the details needed for applying and getting visas.\n\ngood luck!
477714
I don't believe it's that difficult for you to come here.  As long as you've got a decent amount of money and have a degree in a useful field, ie teaching, nursing, engineering etc, then you'll be granted the visa ahead of those from less significant countries and with less money and with no qualifications/skills.
512039
I don't think you can purchase a house on a student visa, but there wouldn't be any point in that anyways if you plan on returning to your country. Homes in California are VERY expensive.   \n\nDorms aren't all that bad. You can meet people and make friends that you will never forget, and that can be a good thing because if you plan on staying on the U.S. as a resident and getting a job,  knowing more people can open up more opportunities. But if you do want more privacy you could rent a small apartment for a good price. \n\nAs for a car, most universities have everything you need right on campus. Book stores, cafes, restaurants, shopping centers, and all that stuff. But if you want to travel outside of the university campus than a car may be a good thing, but most universities have access to public transpiration, especially in California. \n\n$1500 a month is a little tight. It really can add up very fast. Food, clothes, bills can be expensive. \n\nFor more information about your student visa check out the Student Visas site:\nhttp://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html\nAbout studying in the U.S:\nhttp://www.unitedstatesvisas.gov/studying.html\n\n- Hope this helps :-)
503737
As long as the university confirmed you as its students, they will assist you with your visa, don't worry. For updates, check the Embassy office
485480
With all those things under your belt, you should be more than able to get a scholarship. Ask a school advisor (if you think it's ok) if they have any information about student visas and scholarships. YOu can also search the internet for schools that accept student visas and offer foriegn scholarship initiatives. Good Luck!
501781
He needs to contact the Office of International Affairs coordinator at the college that he wants to attend.  They will help him (if he is accepted into the college) with getting his I-20 and other immigration documents.\n\nFinancial support is a major issue.
351330
Yes, answer him, and even so i don't like your usa government international policy's ask him for a visa for me, i'm a Mexican engineer whit two master degrees, one on robotics and the other on assaembly design, ongoing doctorate too, i want go there and put a big electronics design studio and return rich ;))!!!!
326541
Sorry to have to say no but that's just the way it is even in America. Int Students have to pay their money or have some one sponsor them. Like some students I know have they embassy sponsor them. Find out from embassy what kind of help you can get
576842
I don't know much about engineering but I know you have two hurdles to overcome.  If you don't have a Green Card nor are an American citizen, the most obvious hurdle is getting a work permit.  You would need a company that is willing to sponsor you.  They have to prove to the INS (immigration and naturalization sevice) that they have a job opening that no one presently allowed to work in the US can qualify for as well as you.  That's a big challenge.  Even the language won't help you.  Arab Americans speak Arabic, get civil engineering degrees, and are on the market.  The second hurdle, which I am not too sure of, is whether you need a special license, as is the case for many other professions involving construction.  Otherwise, if you overcome those two hurdles, and that's a big otherwise, you're OK.  You don't mention which college you graduated from.  People have ways of ranking the educational standards of various universities in the world.  If it's a good one, nothing wrong with it being Egyptian per se.  I have a tip for you.  Call up Drexel University in Philadelphia.  They have a big shot Egyptian professor in their Engineering Department.  Look up Drexel on the web.  I'm not saying who because he might not like the fact that I'm giving his name, he's been sick lately.  But, at least the school is friendly to Egyptians, and their career office may be helpful.  Also, you might want to look into the option of coming here for a masters degree in Engineering.  Then you would not have problems with an internship, which often leads to a Green Card.
153702
He would never be a citizen in another country if he would not apply for it and he should go to and inquire at the US Embassy in his country, I dont think his father could  give him the visa, only the authorities of US Embassy Consulate could process or even would be denied if his father wont support all the documents. goodluck, if his father is a citizen, its a good start,
410708
Yes a foreign student can find a free seat in America. He can apply for a scholarship both for MS and PHD. Also scholarships are available for BS degrees also.\nYou need to check with the individual university for the details. Normally the admission office of the university handles this matter. You may also write to the administrative office r of the concerned department where you want to seek admission.\n\nApart from the scholarships awarded by an university, you may also refer some public and private organisations which fund studies of foreign students in America.\n\nBest wishes.\n\nRavi
661924
All inforamtion for different countries is at  http://www.catzone.org         in Visa    USA. Step by step  and doewload the USA  published book for step by step procedures.  Enjoy !
32454
I would recommend American University because my cousin is going there and she loves it and she is studying Arobic (Egyptian) studies and she is in Cairo, Egypt. It is a little expensive. But if you are willing to go to a good school then I guess I would pay it. Good Luck!
98075
you have several options:\n\n1. Student Visa - for this you need to take TOEFL test (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and apply to an American university. If you get accepted you can than apply for student visa. \n\n2. Tourist Visa - for this you just need to apply to the Embassy and prove them you have enough money to travel to the U.S. and come back.\n\n3. Fiancee Visa - find an American and marry him/her. \n\n4. Visitor Visa - if you have a friend/family member here they can send you invitation and you can come to visit them.
163654
Well, the first thing you should do is try to look for some student exchange office in your country. Check if you have some sort of a student exchange program for post-graduate study. I think one of them is called Socrates (I'm not too sure it covers post-graduate, too). \n\nIf there is no possibility like that, search a couple of European states for the university and the program you would like to participate in. Then write an e-mail to that university and ask if it is possible for you to attend it and what exactly do you need for it. They will tell you if they take foreign students and what papers you must have or requirements you need to fulfill.\nGood luck!
189860
Canadians do have it different - they do not need a piece of paper in their passport that we commonly refer to as a visa.  You still need to apply for the status and pay the associated fees and so forth.\n\nWhat you need to do is talk to the advisor for international students and ask them what steps you need to take to get your Employment Authorization Card.  Without it, if you work, you will be considered the same as every other illegal immigrant, and you will be a part of that very exclusive group of Canadians that require a visa to enter the US for any reason.