Visa Information (Hawaii, USA)
B-2 Tourist Visa
Students visiting the US may study part-time (maximum 16 hours per week) on a B-2 tourist visa. Students may apply at the US Embassy or Consulate by including their Letter of Acceptance in the visa application. Medical examinations may be required in some countries to obtain a B-2 visa.
Visa Waiver
Students from certain countries may study on the visa waiver program. Students receive a visa waiver stamp from the US Immigration Service at the US Port of Entry normally with a length of stay of 90 days (varies upon the country). Visa waivers cannot be extended. Part-time students on a visa waiver must end their English study and leave the US when the visa waiver period finishes.
F-1 Student Visa
Students who intend to study full-time must obtain an F-1 student visa. To issue an I-20 form, US Immigration requires that the student provide a copy of a bank statement to the school. Incomplete I-20 forms may constitute grounds for visa denial depending on the discretion of the Embassy or Consulate officer.
Students are encouraged to provide information that demonstrates strong ties to their home countries (financial, professional, community...). Students and parents are recommended to write letters to the US Embassy or Consulate that clearly explain the purpose for English study and how English study fits into the student’s larger life plans and career goals. Letters of support from prospective or actual employers or university or college administrators that can verify future employment are considered very helpful to obtain F-1 student visas.
Please contact us for more information.
Students should choose a starting date that allows enough time to safely apply for the F-1 student visa.
When a student’s F-1 visa expires, he/she may legally continue to study provided that he/she is still enrolled in a full-time course at SGV Hawaii.
Medical examinations may be required by the US Embassy or Consulate in some countries.
For further information please check out the US Travel Visa and Embassy website.
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