Visa Questions

What kind of visa do I need to study in the U.S.?
What is Financial Certification?
What is the USCIS and When Would I Need to Contact Them?

What kind of visa do I need to study in the U.S.?

Non-immigrant alien students coming to the United States for the primary purpose of study should enter the U.S. on a student visa, or an F-1 visa.

If you need a student visa to come to the US, we suggest you apply as soon as possible. Although Kaplan Aspect will process your application and send you the required paperwork, including an I-20 if it is necessary, on a timely basis, you will still have to wait for your local US Embassy or Consulate to issue the student visa.

What is Financial Certification?

Students who wish to obtain an I-20 (necessary to apply for an F-1 Student Visa from outside of the country, to change to student status, or to transfer schools) are required to document adequate financial support. This financial support must cover all of the student's expenses, including tuition, books, housing and meals, and related academic fees for the duration of their studies. Kaplan Aspect estimates the average living expenses plus health insurance coverage to be a minimum of US $865 per month. For dependents, add US $400 per person per month for living expenses.

Financial support can be certified in any one of the following ways:
1) A copy of your or your parent's or sponsor's bank statement confirming that you have the required funds.
2) A letter from a bank stating your or your parent's current account balance.
3) A letter of guarantee of financial support from your government or other sponsoring organization.

Since you will need to present financial documentation to the U.S. Consular Officer when applying for a student visa, we suggest that you make sufficient copies of all financial documentation for both Kaplan Aspect and for visa application purposes.

What is the USCIS and When Would I Need to Contact Them?

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), an agency of the Department of Homeland Security, is responsible for enforcing the laws regulating the admission of foreign-born persons (i.e., aliens) to the United States and for administering various immigration benefits, including the naturalization of qualified applicants for U.S. citizenship. USCIS also works with the Department of State, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the United Nations in the admission and resettlement of refugees. USCIS is headed by a Commissioner who reports to the Attorney General.

You may need to contact the UCIS when changing your visa status, seeking employment, or seeking reinstatement – however, if you are studying at a full service Kaplan Aspect school, you may work with the International Student Advisor to complete the process.

For current USCIS policy, forms, and updates, access the USCIS website by using the following link:
http://uscis.gov/graphics/index.htm

For more answers to your questions about applying to Kaplan as an international student, please open one of the following documents:

Initial Attendance - FAQ if you are applying for F-1 visa status from overseas
Transfer - FAQ if you are transferring between schools within the US
Change of Status - FAQ if you're changing your visa status within the US

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	Visa Questions What kind of visa do I need to study in the U.S.? What is Financial Certification? What is the USCIS and When Would I Need to Contact Them? What kind of visa do I need to study in the U.S.? Non-immigrant alien students coming to the United States for the primary purpose of study should enter the U.S. on a student visa, or an F-1 visa. If you need a student visa to come to the US, we suggest you apply as soon as possible. Although Kaplan Aspect will process your application and send you the required paperwork, including an I-20 if it is necessary, on a timely basis, you will still have to wait for your local US Embassy or Consulate to issue the student visa. What is Financial Certification? Students who wish to obtain an I-20 (necessary to apply for an F-1 Student Visa from outside of the country, to change to student status, or to transfer schools) are required to document adequate financial support. This financial support must cover all of the student's expenses, including tuition, books, housing and meals, and related academic fees for the duration of their studies. Kaplan Aspect estimates the average living expenses plus health insurance coverage to be a minimum of US $865 per month. For dependents, add US $400 per person per month for living expenses. Financial support can be certified in any one of the following ways: 1) A copy of your or your parent's or sponsor's bank statement confirming that you have the required funds. 2) A letter from a bank stating your or your parent's current account balance. 3) A letter of guarantee of financial support from your government or other sponsoring organization. Since you will need to present financial documentation to the U.S. Consular Officer when applying for a student visa, we suggest that you make sufficient copies of all financial documentation for both Kaplan Aspect and for visa application purposes. What is the USCIS and When Would I Need to Contact Them? U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), an agency of the Department of Homeland Security, is responsible for enforcing the laws regulating the admission of foreign-born persons (i.e., aliens) to the United States and for administering various immigration benefits, including the naturalization of qualified applicants for U.S. citizenship. USCIS also works with the Department of State, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the United Nations in the admission and resettlement of refugees. USCIS is headed by a Commissioner who reports to the Attorney General. You may need to contact the UCIS when changing your visa status, seeking employment, or seeking reinstatement – however, if you are studying at a full service Kaplan Aspect school, you may work with the International Student Advisor to complete the process. For current USCIS policy, forms, and updates, access the USCIS website by using the following link: http://uscis.gov/graphics/index.htm For more answers to your questions about applying to Kaplan as an international student, please open one of the following documents: Initial Attendance - FAQ if you are applying for F-1 visa status from overseas Transfer - FAQ if you are transferring between schools within the US Change of Status - FAQ if you're changing your visa status within the US	COMMUNITY Join the Kaplan Community and get more features. It's FREE!