Canada Visit visa

Visitors of following countries do not require a visa to visit Canada :
(a) citizens of Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Botswana, Brunei, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel (National Passport holders only), Italy, Japan, Korea (Republic of), Latvia (Republic of), Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Poland, Portugal, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Solomon Islands, Spain, Swaziland, Sweden, Slovenia, Switzerland, United States, and Western Samoa; 
(b) persons lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence who are in possession of their alien registration card (Green card) or can provide other evidence of permanent residence; 
(c) British citizens and British Overseas Citizens who are re-admissible to the United Kingdom; 
(d) citizens of British dependent territories who derive their citizenship through birth, descent, registration or naturalization in one of the British dependent territories of Anguilla, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Montserrat, Pitcairn, St. Helena or the Turks and Caicos Islands; 
(e) persons holding a British National (Overseas) Passport issued by the Government of the United Kingdom to persons born, naturalized or registered in Hong Kong; 
(f) persons holding a valid and subsisting Special Administrative Region passport issued by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China; 
(g) persons holding passports or travel documents issued by the Holy See.

What documents will be required? 
– You must have a valid travel document (such as a passport). 
– Two recent passport photos are required. Make sure these photos meet the requirements. For more information on specifications for photographs, see the Related Links section at the bottom of this page. 
– Enclose the application fee. Your fee will not be refunded, even if your application is not accepted. 
– You must provide proof that you have enough money for your visit to Canada. The amount of money may vary, depending on the circumstances for your visit, how long you will stay and whether you will stay in a hotel, or with friends or relatives. You can get more information from the Canadian visa office in your country or region. 
– You may need to include other documents. These documents could be identification cards, proof of employment, a letter of invitation from relatives or friends in Canada, or a proposed itinerary. Check the website of the visa office responsible for the country or region where you live for more information.

Study permit:
1. Proof of acceptance
2. Proof of identity
3. Proof of financial support
4. Letter of explanation
5. TOEFL / IELTS score, if applicable 
6. Visa fee to be payable by Bank draft
7. Copies of Academic Mark sheets and Certificates 
8. Work Experience Certificates, if applicable

In addition to these documents, you may have to provide other information when you apply for a study permit.

If you are not a citizen of the country where you submit your application, you may have to provide proof of your present immigration status in the country where you apply.

If the government that issued your passport or travel document requires a re-entry permit, you must obtain one before you apply for a Canadian visa. Other documents may also be required.

1. Proof of acceptance
If you plan to attend any school (primary or secondary), college, university or other educational institution in Canada, the school must complete and send you a letter of acceptance. You must include the original letter with your study permit application. You can find a standard letter of acceptance in the Related Links section at the bottom of this page.

2. Proof of identity
You must provide:

- A valid passport (valid for at least one year, from the proposed date of entry into Canada) or travel document for you and each accompanying family member. The passport or travel document must allow you to return to the country that issued it. Citizens and permanent residents of the United States, St. Pierre and Miquelon, and Greenland do not need a passport, but do need proof of status and citizenship, such as a national identity card or an alien registration card.

- Two recent passport-size photos of you and each accompanying family member. The name and date of birth of the person should be written on the back of each photo. You can find information on photo specifications in the Related Links section at the bottom of this page.

3. Proof of financial support
You must prove that you can support yourself and the family members who accompany you while you are in Canada. You can prove that you have sufficient funds to support yourself in Canada by showing some of the following:

- proof of a Canadian bank account in your name if money has been transferred to Canada;
– your bank statements for the past four months;
– a bank draft in convertible currency;
– proof of payment of tuition and accommodation fees;
– a letter and Income Tax Papers from the person or institution providing you with money;
– proof of funding paid from within Canada if you have a scholarship or are in a Canadian-funded educational program. Applicants must demonstrate that they have sufficient liquid assets to pay the tuition fees, living expenses and travelling cost without engaging in employment in Canada. Students must demonstrate that they have at least CAD 10,000 plus the cost of tuition for a twelve-month period, plus the cost of travelling to and from Canada. Even Bank Loans are accepted;

The following table shows the minimum amounts that you will need.

	All provinces except Quebec	Quebec
Single student	Tuition plus $10,000 for a 12-month period (or $833 per month)	Tuition plus $9,600 for a 12-month period (or $800 per month)
+ one family member	$4,000 for a 12-month period (or $333 per month)	60% of student base (from above) or $5,740 for a 12-month period (or $478 per month)
+ each additional family member	$3,000 for a 12-month period per dependent child of any age (or $255 per month)	40% of student base (from above) or $3,840 for a 12-month period (or $320 per month)

If there are foreign-exchange control measures in your country, you must provide proof that the exchange control authorities will allow you to export funds for all of your expenses.

4. Letter of explanation
In some cases, you may wish to apply for a study permit even if you do not need one right away. There are benefits to having a study permit, even if you do not require one. If you have a valid study permit, you can:
– work part time on campus at the college or university at which you are registered as a full-time student; and
– apply to renew your study permit from within Canada, if you decide to continue studying in Canada.

If you decide that you want to continue your studies in another program after you complete your short-term course or program, you must apply through a Canadian visa office outside Canada for a study permit if you do not already have one.

If you are applying for a study permit even though you do not need one, you should include a letter that explains why you are applying. The letter will inform the visa officer that you understand your options. For example, the letter might say:

“Dear Visa Officer,
I would like a study permit for my eight-week English course because I would like to apply to a Canadian-university program after I finish the English course.”

Time required to issue visa:
The length of time it takes to finalize applications may be different at different visa offices. You should contact your nearest consulate for more information.

Where do I apply?
Applicants for Permanent Residence
You must apply in your country of residence, your country of nationality or the country where you have been legally admitted for at least one year.

Applicants for Temporary Resident Visas, Study Permits and Work Permits
a letter and Income Tax Papers from the person or institution providing you with money;
– proof of funding paid from within Canada if you have a scholarship or are in a Canadian-funded educational program. Applicants must demonstrate that they have sufficient liquid assets to pay the tuition fees, living expenses and travelling cost without engaging in employment in Canada. Students must demonstrate that they have at least Cdn$10,000 plus the cost of tuition for a twelve-month period, plus the cost of travelling to and fro from Canada. Even Bank Loans are accepted;

Applicants for Travel Documents (Permanent Residents Abroad)
If you are a permanent resident outside of Canada and you need proof of status so that you can return to Canada, you should apply at the Canadian visa office that serves the country you’re in.

 What is the cost of a visa?
If a student visa and/or authorization is required, the cost is CAD 125

How long is the visa valid for?
Student visas and authorization are valid for the duration of the program of study

If you want to extend your stay in Canada as a student, you must complete the Application to Change Conditions or Extend Your Stay in Canada. Check the expiry date on your study permit, and make sure you apply before that date. You should apply for renewal at least 30 days before your current permit expires.

If you apply for a renewal of your study permit, and the permit expires before you receive an answer, you can continue to study in Canada under the same conditions until you receive a decision.

You should apply to renew your study permit if you intend to travel outside Canada and your permit will expire while you are travelling.

You cannot extend your study permit beyond the expiry date on your passport. If your study permit has expired, and you have not applied for an extension, you must leave Canada.

Other information: 
How do I find out if I can work while studying in Canada?
Foreign students can work in Canada during their studies, and after they graduate. In most cases, you will need to apply for one of the student-related work permits, which are required if you want to work in a co-op/internship placement, off campus, or after graduating from your studies (Post-Graduation Work Permit Program).

Can I still work in Canada even if I don’t apply under a student-related work permit program?
If you are not eligible or do not want to work under a student-related work permit program (such as the Off-Campus Work Permit Program, On-Campus Work Program, Post-Graduation Work Permit Program, or Internship/Co-op Program), you can apply for a work permit to work in Canada during or after your studies under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.

If I receive an off-campus work permit, for how long is it valid?
Your work permit will generally be valid for the same period as your study permit. It will allow you to work off campus until you complete your studies, as long as you still comply with the program requirements and with the conditions of both your work permit and study permit.

Is there a fee to apply for an off-campus work permit?
Yes, the fee is C$150.

Once I apply for an off-campus work permit, how long will it take to process my application?
Individual circumstances may affect the processing time. They include:
– whether you are eligible for the program and
– whether your application is complete.

If I am eligible and the institution where I study is participating in the program, can I apply for a job off campus right away, or do I have to wait until I receive my off-campus work permit?
You can apply for a job right away, but you cannot legally work off campus in Canada until you receive an off-campus work permit. If you begin to work off campus before you receive an off-campus work permit, you could become ineligible to participate in the Off-Campus Work Permit Program. It is illegal for you to work in Canada without a valid work permit.

Are there any restrictions on where I can work or the type of job that I can apply for under the Off-Campus Work Permit Program?You will be able to work anywhere in Canada as long as you remain a full-time student with a satisfactory academic standing while classes are in session and you comply with the conditions of your work permit.

In some cases, there may be restrictions on the type of job you can hold. For example, you may be required to undergo a medical examination for some occupations, such as:
– workers in the health services fields
– teachers of primary or secondary schools or other teachers of small children
– domestic workers or live-in caregivers
– workers who give in-home care to children, the elderly or individuals with a disability
– day nursery employees and
– some agricultural workers.

Are there any restrictions on how many hours I can work once I receive my off-campus work permit?
Once you receive your off-campus work permit, you can work up to 20 hours per week off campus while classes are in session. You can work full time during scheduled breaks, including summer or winter holidays and reading weeks.

While classes are in session, you must be studying full time and retain satisfactory academic standing to keep your off-campus work permit.

I am considering studying in Canada. Can I apply for an off-campus work permit at the same time as I apply for my study permit?No, you cannot apply for a study permit and an off-campus work permit at the same time. To qualify for the program, you must already hold a valid study permit, and you must have been a full-time student at a participating institution for at least six of the last 12 months before you apply.

What must I do to extend my stay or change my status (for example, from a full-time student to a full-time worker)?
To make any changes in your immigration status or to extend your stay in Canada, you must submit an application to change conditions or extend your stay in Canada.

Why is the Off-Campus Work Permit Program not available to foreign students when they start their studies?
The likelihood of students quitting their study program is highest during the first few months of study. Citizenship and Immigration Canada wants to ensure that work permits are issued to legitimate students. When they apply, these students will be required to prove they have been studying full time for six of the last 12 months at a participating institution.

Can I work in Canada? 
It is possible to work in Canada while you are here as a student, and there are opportunities for jobs on and off campus.

Working On-Campus 
You may work on campus at the institution where you study without a work permit if:
– you are a full-time student at:
    a) a public post-secondary institution, such as a college or university, or a collège d’enseignement général et professionnel (CEGEP) in Quebec
    b) a private post-secondary institution that operates under the same rules and regulations as a public institution, and receives at least 50 percent of its financing for its overall operations from government grants (currently only private college-level educational institutions in Quebec qualify) or
    c) a Canadian private institution authorized by provincial statute to confer degrees and

- you have a valid study permit.

The Off-Campus Work Permit Program
The Off-Campus Work Permit Program allows certain foreign students to work off campus while completing their studies. To qualify, you must be a full-time student enrolled at a participating publicly funded post-secondary educational institution or in an approved program at an eligible privately funded institution.

Participating publicly funded post-secondary educational institutions:
– are public post-secondary institutions, such as a college or university or a collège d’enseignement général et professionnel (CEGEP) in Quebec or
– are private post-secondary institutions that operate under the same rules and regulations as public institutions, and receive at least 50 percent of their financing for their overall operations from government grants (currently only private college-level educational institutions in Quebec qualify) or
– have signed an off-campus work agreement with their provincial or territorial government.

Eligible privately funded post-secondary institutions:
– are located in a province or territory that has signed a memorandum of understanding with CIC
– have signed an off-campus work agreement with their provincial or territorial government and
– have approval from their provincial or territorial government to grant specific degrees.

Please note that not all programs offered by private post-secondary educational institutions qualify. For more information on qualifying programs, contact the eligible institution directly.

To work off campus, you must apply for a work permit. Do not begin to work off campus until you have received your work permit. The work permit authorizes you to work up to 20 hours per week during regular academic sessions, and full time during scheduled breaks (for example, winter and summer holidays, and spring break).

A work permit does not guarantee that you will find a job. It is your responsibility to look for work. Even if you work off campus, your studies must be the main reason you are in Canada. If you are no longer a full-time student or do not maintain satisfactory academic results, you must return your work permit to a local Citizenship and Immigration Canada office.

For more information about the program and the application process, contact the international student adviser at your educational institution.

Co-Op and Internship ProgramsFor some academic programs, work experience is part of the curriculum. Foreign students who wish to participate in a co-op or internship program must apply for a work permit as well as a study permit.

Who can apply
To be eligible for a work permit, you must meet the following conditions:
– You must have a valid study permit.
– Your intended employment must be an essential part of your program of study in Canada.
– Your employment must be part of your academic program, certified by a letter from a responsible academic official of the institution.
– Your co-op or internship employment cannot form more than 50 percent of the total program of study.

How to apply
There are four steps to apply for a work permit:

1. Obtain an application kit.
The application you need is called IMM 5580 (Applying for a Work Permit Student Guide).

2. Read the guide.
Read the guide carefully before you complete the application form. Photocopy the blank forms and use one as a working copy. Keep the working copy for your records.

3. Complete the application form and attach the necessary documents.
The application form contains instructions. Read those instructions and be sure to provide the required documents. If information or documents are missing, your application may be delayed. The Document Checklist in the application kit will tell you what documents to include.

Answer all questions carefully, completely and truthfully. Answers can be typed or handwritten (print clearly in black ink). Incomplete applications will not be processed, but will be returned to you. This will delay the application process. There is no processing fee for this work permit.

4. Mail the application form and documents.
The application kit contains the mailing address where you must send your application.

Post-Graduation Work Permit ProgramThe Post-Graduation Work Permit Program allows students who have graduated from a participating Canadian post-secondary institution to gain valuable Canadian work experience.

A work permit under the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program cannot be valid for a longer period than the length of your studies. For example, if you graduate from a four-year degree program, you could be eligible for a three-year work permit if you meet the criteria. If you graduate from an eight-month certificate program, you would be eligible for a work permit that is valid for no more than eight months.

Work Available to Your Spouse or Common-Law Partner
Eligibility
Your spouse or common-law partner may apply for a work permit if:
– you are a full-time student at:
     a public post-secondary institution, such as a college or university or collège d’enseignement général et professionnel (CEGEP) in Quebec
     a private post-secondary institution that operates under the same rules and regulations as a public institution, and receives at least 50 percent of its financing for its overall operations from government grants (currently, only private college-level educational institutions in Quebec qualify) or
     a Canadian private institution authorized by provincial statute to confer degrees
– you have a valid study permit or
– you have a valid work permit.

Validity
Work permits for your spouse or common-law partner are valid for the same period of time as your study or work permit.
Note: Accompanying spouses or common-law partners of foreign students (including spouses or common-law partners of foreign students with post-graduation work permits) are eligible for an open work permit, which means they do not need a job offer or a labour market opinion from Service Canada.

Embassy contact information: 
Please contact the nearest Canadian embassy for information on what documentation you may require to enter Canada.
Embassies of Canada to Other Nations

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– Citizenship and Immigration Canada – URL: www.cic.gc.ca

The viewer/user of this web page should use the above information as a guideline only, and should always contact the above sources or the user’s own government representatives for the most up-to-date information at that moment in time, before making a final decision to travel to that country or destination.

Dubai Work Permits

As one of the world’s wealthiest countries, the United Arab Emirates – including Dubai – offers many lucrative employment opportunities. If you wish to work in UAE it is crucial that you seek expert advice on obtaining a Dubai work permit.

Different categories of Dubai work visa

Dubai work visas usually require an application from a prospective employer. The employee will also need to meet eligibility criteria and provide a range of documents in support of the application. IXP Visas is able to lead this entire process – from the initial employer application to the individual’s visa approval.

Dubai work permit

The main category of Dubai work visa is referred to as the “Residence permit for employment issued for an employee”. It permits an employee planning to work in Dubai in a private sector role to remain for up to three years. To qualify for this category of Dubai work permit, applicants must provide a range of evidence in support of their application. This includes medical proof that you are engaging in work in UAE, medical certificates, and other business-related information. Take the free assessment to find out exactly how to qualify.

Dubai work permit (public sector)

This category of work visa for Dubai is designed specifically for public sector employees. Like the standard category of Dubai work visas, it lasts a maximum of three years. However, the supporting documents requires for an application differ greatly. Generally, this category of Dubai work visa is easier to obtain. To find out which visa is best for you, simply take the free assessment.

Short-term Dubai work visas

Dubai also offers short-term visas which will allow you to work in UAE. The shorter Dubai work permit can range in duration, however it still grants you the same rights to live and work in Dubai. This may be your best option if you are a business visitor or an employee on a short-term contract. To find out the ideal visa for your requirements just take the free assessment and allow the experts at IXP Visas to do the rest.

If you would like information on business visas please visit our Dubai business visa page.

General UK Visitor visa

. Overview

You can apply for a General Visitor visa if:

• you want to visit the UK for leisure, eg as a tourist on holiday
• you’re from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland
• you’re visiting friends or family who aren’t permanent residents in the UK

How long it will take

You can apply for a visa up to 3 months before your date of travel to the UK.

You should get a decision on your visa within 3 weeks.

Check the guide processing times to find out how long getting a visa might take in the country you’re applying from.

How long you can stay

You can stay in the UK for up to 6 months with a General Visitor visa.

You can also apply for a long-term visit visa if you can prove you need to make repeat visits over a longer period. You can stay for a maximum of 6 months on each visit and your visa can last for 1, 2, 5 or 10 years.

Fees

It costs £83 to apply.

Long-term visit visa fees are:

• 1 year - £300
• 2 years - £300
• 5 years - £544
• 10 years - £737

What you can and can’t do

You can study for up to 30 days, as long as it’s not the main reason for your visit.

You can’t:

• take paid or unpaid work
• live in the UK for long periods of time through frequent visits
• marry or register a civil partnership, or give notice of marriage or civil partnership
• get private medical treatment
• get public funds

How to apply for a French student visa

 you want to study in France, you may be required to get a French visa or permit depending on your nationality and situation. Different application procedures apply depending on what you will be studying in France, and how long you will need to live in France in order to complete your studies. This can be applicable to students studying a degree, taking a short course, or enrolled in a French language class.

Students from EU/EEA or Switzerland

If you are coming to study in France from the EU/EEA or Switzerland, after you’ve secured a place on a course at a French university, all you need is a valid passport or travel ID document. You can ask your university or school for any other details.

Non-EU/EEA/Swiss students

Almost everyone else will need to apply for a French student visa or a French visa/residence permit.

Types of French student visas

There are different types of student visas in France:

• Visa de court séjour pour etudes (‘Schengen’ short-stay student visa)

You can come to France and study for up to three months on this visa, without the need for a separate residence visa. This is suitable for those enrolling on a language course or other short-term programme. It is issued free of charge and cannot be renewed.

• Etudient concours (visa for sitting entrance exams)

On this visa, you can come to France to sit an entrance exam at an institute of higher education. If you pass, then you can apply directly to your local prefecture in France for a one-year, renewable, residence permit.

• Visa de long séjour temporaire pour etudes (temporary long-stay visa)

This visa allows you to study in France for between three and six months without the need for a residence permit. It is non-renewable.

• Visa de long séjour etudes (long-stay visa)

If you want to study for longer than six months, then you need to apply for this visa. As from 2013, this type of study visa, (which is also your residence permit) now lasts for the duration of your course in France: three years for bachelors, two years for a Master's and four years for a PhD. Long-stay visas act as residence permits and are called VLT-TS.

The extended stay VLS-TS' visa is for all international students (except those from Algeria who don’t need one) who wish to enrol in a course at a French institute of higher education. You have to provide information on your academic background, French language proficiency and adequate financial resources (approximately EUR 615 per month).

On your arrival in France, you must contact the French Office of Immigration and Integration (OFII), send them the official form issued by your consulate, possibly have a medical examination and pay a fee of EUR 58 in the form of a tax stamp (available from tabacs (tobaconists), tax offices and online here). Some universities have an agreement with the OFII, whereby you do this through them rather than the OFII (check with your own school or university).

• Extended stay research scholar visa

If you have a Master’s degree or higher and want to come to France to take part in research or teach at university level, then the institution can bring you over on an extended stay research scholar visa VLS-TS. You need a hosting agreement from the institution, describing the work you will be doing and its duration, which needs to be stamped by the local prefecture. You then send this to the consulate in your home country along with your visa application. 

Like the normal extended visa, you must report to the OFII on your arrival in France (as above). Two months before the visa expires, you must apply for a residence permit which lasts between one and four years. With this visa, family members (spouse and minor children) are automatically entitled for a residency permit markedvie privée et familiale

How to apply for a French student visa

Some countries require you to register first with CampusFrance, the French national agency for higher education and international students, in order to apply for admission and get a student visa through the CEF procedure. You can check CampusFrance to find out if you need to do this. Otherwise, you should apply for a course via the university website, and get your visa at the French embassy/consulate in your home country.

Whether you are taking part in an exchange programme, enrolling at a French educational institution as an independent student, or as part of a programme organised by an institution in your home country, you will need to provide the consulate with:

• an official enrolment or acceptance letter on the headed paper of the institution, stating your full details, details of the French institution and specifying the start and end dates of the academic programme. 
• proof that you have sufficient funds (currently EUR 615 per month), for example, bank statement, guarantor’s letter, or notice of a grant or funding from an official source.
• an airline ticket/reservation showing date of departure or handwritten statement from yourself with an intended departure date.
• Proof that you have medical insurance with a minimum cover of EUR 30,000.
• proof that you have accommodation. If you’re staying on campus or student housing, then you’ll need an official letter from the university or college confirming the details. If you’re staying with family or friends then they’ll need to get a certificate of board and lodging (attestation d’accueil) from their town hall.

Working while you’re a student

As an international student, you can take on paid work – 964 hours in a single year (about 60 percent of full time employment for a year) – while you are on the course, as long as you have a valid residency permit. You can also work in the university or other educational institutions, with contracts of up to a year running between September 1 to August 31 (up to 670 hours September–June and up to 300 hours July–August), as long as it doesn’t affect your studies.

After graduation

If you hold at least a Master’s degree you can apply for a further one year, non-renewable temporary residence permit, which allows you to work in any job up to 60 percent of a normal working week.

If you find work offering a salary of at least 1.5 times the minimum wage, then you can contact your localpréfecture to change your status from student to employee and work full-time.

It maybe possible for other students to work in a few, limited fields (contact CampusFrance for an up-to-date list of occupations) but you’ll need a contract from the employer before you begin working.

After graduation, you may now stay in France for one year to look for work in an area related to your course. Once you have found a job, you have to apply for a work permit and attach a letter from the prospective employer confirming the position, and then apply for a resident permit.

Indian nationals

In order to attract Indian graduates to stay in France, it is now possible for Indian students to obtain visas lasting up to five years if they have graduated from a Master’s or PhD course from a French higher education institution.

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Student Visas (F or M)

U.S. immigration law provides two nonimmigrant visa categories for study in the United States. The "F" visa is for academic studies, and the "M" visa is for nonacademic or vocational studies. In order to obtain a student visa, you must first apply to and be accepted at a school in the U.S. Once you have been accepted, the school will forward you a form called the I-20A-B or I-20M-N. You must present this form in order to get a visa.

Students applying for F or M visas must pay a SEVIS fee in the amount of $200. This fee covers the cost of administrating the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). This fee must be paid before the student applies for a visa. Derivative applicants (F-2 and M-2) do not have to pay a SEVIS fee. For further details and information on how to pay the fee please visit http://www.FMJfee.com. 

Although visa applicants may apply at any U.S. consular office abroad, it may be more difficult to qualify for the visa outside the country of permanent residence.

Initial Entry into the U.S.

 Please be aware that United States Department of Homeland Security regulations state that first-time holders of F or M nonimmigrant visas will not be admitted to the United States more than 30 days prior to the beginning of the program date, or start date, as noted on the Form I-20A-B or I-20M-N. Please consider the date carefully when making your travel plans to the United States. This rule does not apply to returning students, who may resume their studies at any time during the validity of their visas.

F-1 students may stay in the U.S. as a tourist for 60 days after the program end date listed on their I-20A-B and M-1 students may stay in the U.S. as a tourist for 30 days after the program end date listed on their I-20M-N.

Family Members

A spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 may also qualify for a nonimmigrant visa to accompany or follow the student (F2 or M2). Family members must meet all visa eligibility requirements. Spouses and children of students may not accept employment at any time.

In addition to the items listed on the visa application check list, visitors who are going to the United States as students must bring the following to their visa interview:

F-1 and M-1 applicants:

I-20A-B or I-20M-N

SEVIS fee receipt

F-2 and M-2 applicants:

I-20

Marriage certificate

Birth certificate

For information on how to apply for a visa, please see the "How to Apply" section.

The Consular Section will make every effort to accommodate interview appointments for students (F or M visas) who need to report to a U.S. educational institution by a certain date.  In order to accommodate applicant's arrival before the program start date, applicant may request an emergency appointment if no regular appointments are available.

Private student Loans

As a general rule, students should only consider obtaining a private education loan if they have maxed out the Federal Stafford Loan. They should also file theFree Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which may qualify them for grants, work-study and other forms of student aid. Undergraduate students should also compare costs with the Federal PLUS Loan, as the PLUS loan is usually much less expensive and has better repayment terms.

The fees charged by some lenders can significantly increase the cost of the loan. A loan with a relatively low interest rate but high fees can ultimately cost more than a loan with a somewhat higher interest rate and no fees. (The lenders that do not charge fees often roll the difference into the interest rate.) A good rule of thumb is that 3% to 4% in fees is about the same as a 1% higher interest rate.

Be wary of comparing loans with different repayment terms according to APR, as a longer loan term reduces the APR despite increasing the total amount of interest paid. FinAid's Loan Analyzer Calculator may be used to generate an apples-to-apples comparison of different loan programs.

The best private student loans will have interest rates of LIBOR + 2.0% or PRIME - 0.50% with no fees. Such loans will be competitive with the Federal PLUS Loan. Unfortunately, these rates often will be available only to borrowers with great credit who also have a creditworthy cosigner. It is unclear how many borrowers qualify for the best rates, although the top credit tier typically encompasses about 20% of borrowers.

Generally, borrowers should prefer loans that are pegged to the LIBOR index over loans that are pegged to the Prime Lending Rate, all else being equal, as thespread between the Prime Lending Rate and LIBOR has been increasing over time. Over the long term a loan with interest rates based on LIBOR will be less expensive than a loan based on the Prime Lending Rate. About half of lenders peg their private student loans to the LIBOR index and about 2/5 to the Prime lending rate.

Some lenders use the LIBOR rate because it reflects their cost of capital. Other lenders use the Prime Lending Rate because PRIME + 0.0% sounds better to consumers than LIBOR + 2.80% even when the rates are the same.

It is not uncommon for lenders to advertise a lower rate for the in-school and grace period, with a higher rate in effect when the loan enters repayment.

Federal student loans are not available for expenses incurred by law, medical and dental students after they graduate, such as expenses associated with study for the bar or finding a residency. There are two types of private student loans for these expenses:

• A Bar Study Loan helps finance bar exam costs such as bar review course fees, bar exam fees, as well as living expenses while you are studying for the bar.
• A Residency and Relocation Loan helps medical and dental students with the expenses associated with finding a residency, including interview travel expenses and relocation costs, as well as board exam expenses.

study in holland

Annual tuition fees of

1,906 Euro (Tuition fees for 2014/2015)

have to be paid in the Netherlands. This applies for Dutch as well as foreign EU-students who come to the Netherlands to study. These fees can be paid in a single lump sum or in instalments. All those who are older than 29 have to pay so calledInstellingencollegegeld. The amount is from different university to university.

NON-EU-students normally have to pay much more than EU members. The prices vary from 6000 to 12,000€ and can be found on the corresponding university websites orwww.nuffic.nl/en.

One possibility of financing the tuition fees is a Collegegeldkrediet. The students who have to pay the fees of €1,906 can loan this completely in a form of a credit. This has to be paid back in instalments at the end of their study. The sum is usually higher than the national tuition fee.

The whole credit will be paid to the students in month instalments. An application for the Collegegeldkrediet has to be made anew every year. Direct application to IB Group:www.ib-group.nl.


Students who are supposed to pay higher fees (e.g.: special English-speaking degree programmes, master degree programmes or when a student is older than 30 years), can thus loan even up to fivefold of the annual tuition fees. For the 2013/2014 it would be max. 5 x €1,906 = €9,175 /year.


For all those, who have started their study before 2007/2008, the tuition fees can under some circumstances be reimbursed (so called Cohortgarantie). 

These conditions apply for students who:
- have applied for continuous reimbursement so far,
- are citizens of the EU,
- are not older than 30 years,
- have a bank account in the Netherlands,
- are not financially supported by the Netherlands.

Therefore, studying in the Netherlands is often less expensive than private or other European colleges!

Applications must be sent to Informatie-Beheer-Group (IB-Groep) in Groningen in order to receive reimbursement.

Study in hungary

Education system

In Hungary, schools and kindergartens are established and maintained by the state, local governments, minority local governments, legal entities (foundations, churches, etc.) as well as natural persons. The state provides maintainers with a budget subsidy for the performance of their services. About 90 per cent of children attend public sector institutions.

Administrative control related tasks and management responsibilities are shared among the central (national) government, local (county and district level) authorities and the education institutions. Overall responsibility lies with the Ministry of Human Resources, which is in charge of education, culture, social affairs, health care, youth and sport. However, school-based VET and adult training is within the competence of the Ministry for National Economy.

Participation in education is mandatory between the age of 5 and 16.

Pre-primary schools (in Hungarian: óvoda)
In Hungary, most parents regard pre-primary schools as an essential part of education. In spite of the fact that attending pre-primary school is optional (except beyond the age of 5), more than 80 per cent of children between the age of 3 and 7 attend such institutions. (From 2014, pre-primary school will become compulsory from the age of three.) Public and private pre-primary schools both make an effort to meet the growing parental demand for extra courses, such as computer use, language learning or sports activities.

Primary schools (in Hungarian: általános iskola) All children start their education in a primary school. Traditionally, the primary school has 8 grades, but there are some with 4 or alternatively 6 grades, after which pupils continue their education in another 8-grade or 6-grade secondary school of a type of their choice.

General secondary schools (in Hungarian: gimnázium)
Most pupils who plan to continue their studies in higher education pursue their secondary education in a general secondary school, which provides general education and concludes with the so-called maturity examination. General secondary schools offer four, six or eight-year-long courses and have diverse curricula.

Secondary vocational schools (in Hungarian: szakközépiskola)Secondary vocational schools currently provide general and pre-vocational education at upper secondary level in grades 9 to 12 (or 9 to 13 in bilingual and other programmes starting with a ‘language preparatory year’), and lead to a secondary school leaving examination, which qualifies for higher education entry (ISCED level 3A). After passing such exams, students can also choose to stay in vocational education and training (VET) to pursue further studies in post-secondary non-tertiary education (ISCED level 4C).

Pursuant to the new VET Act of 2011, as of September 2013, secondary vocational schools will provide VET parallel to general education from grade 9, leading to a ‘vocational secondary school leaving examination’.

Vocational schools (in Hungarian: szakiskola)This school type typically provides general and pre-vocational education in grades 9 and 10, normally followed by three or two years of VET. At the end of their studies, students will acquire a qualification (ISCED 2C or mostly 3C).

At the same time, three-year ‘early VET’ programmes providing VET from grade 9 were introduced in 2010.

The new VET Act of 2011 provides for the introduction of a new, uniform three-year (grades 9-11) programme. This was launched in some schools in 2012, and as of September 2013 vocational schools can only offer this type of training. As this school type does not award a secondary school-leaving certificate, graduates can currently continue their studies at post-secondary non-tertiary level or in higher education only if they complete three more years of a full- or part-time general education programme in order to pass the secondary school leaving examination. In the new structure of vocational education, which is to be introduced from 2013, graduates will be able to obtain the secondary school leaving certificate within two years, and even those who do not have this certificate but have passed the master craftsman examination (in Hungarian: mestervizsga) and concurrently have five years of work experience will be allowed to enter post-secondary VET.