US Language School Visa Application Tips 2024
A US language school visa is a type of non-immigrant visa issued to foreign nationals who wish to receive language education at an educational institution in the United States.
A language school visa is granted to people who enroll in a language education program of at least 18 hours per week within the scope of the American student visa , called visa group F1 .
How to Get a Language Course Visa in the USA?
To obtain a US language course visa, you must first register with a language education institution approved by SEVP (Student and Exchange Visitor Program). The language institution will issue an I-20 form (Nonimmigrant Student Status Eligibility Document) on your behalf, and after receiving this form, you must pay the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS I-901) registration fee before starting the visa process.
After completing the above procedures, you must fill out the DS-160 US visa application form online, then pay the visa application fee at usvisa-info.com and make an appointment at the consulate. For the US language course visa, submit the necessary visa application documents on the appointment date, provide fingerprint registration and complete the application process by conducting a visa interview with the Consulate officer. The result of your visa will be notified to you at the end of the interview.
What are the Required Documents for a USA Language Course Visa?
To obtain a US language course visa, prepare the following documents in addition to the standard visa documents.
- I-20 form from an American language school
- SEVIS I-901 fee receipt
- Documents regarding financial situation or sponsorship documents
- Supporting visa application documents
You can access the complete and detailed list of documents for the US language school visa by making the relevant selections on the US visa documents page.
I-20 Form for Language Education in the USA
If you have been accepted to a SEVP-approved language school for language education in the United States, the school will register you in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). The school that registers you in SEVIS will then issue you a Form I-20 Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status.
The US I-20 form must be signed by you and a school official. The US I-20 form must be presented at the visa appointment and upon entry to the US, and must be kept for the duration of your stay in the US.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to frequently asked questions to our consultants about the US language school visa are provided below.
How Much Is the American Language School Visa Fee?
The total application fee is $510, including the SEVIS I-901 fee of $350 and the American F1 visa application fee of $160, which must be paid before the American language school visa application. American language school visa costs increase if passport delivery, health insurance and consultancy services are received.
Can I Work While Taking a Language Course in America?
You can work while taking a language course in America under certain conditions.
You can apply for on-campus employment in the United States up to 30 days before classes start.
To apply for on-campus employment, meet with your designated school official (DSO), if your application is approved your DSO will provide you with a letter of approval and you should also receive a similar document from your employer.
If you participate in on-campus employment, you may not work more than 20 hours per week while school is in session. Off-campus employment is available only if you have completed at least one full academic year of your program of study and are experiencing a financial hardship that qualifies you for the United States.
Can I Go to a Language School with a US Tourist Visa?
With a US tourist (B) visa, you can only attend recreational courses; you cannot attend a degree-granting course.
Enrolling in a course of study on a U.S. tourist visa while in a state that does not allow for language school is a violation of status. Individuals who violate their nonimmigrant status by enrolling in a course of study are not eligible to extend their status or change to student status.