Student Visa from Kenya to United States of America

Student Visa from Kenya to United States of America Description

  • The student visa is for Kenyans looking to study in the United States.
  • There are four types of student visa, they include:
    • F-1 visa- Students applying for a program which requires more than 18 hours of study in a week require an F-1 visa. This includes all undergraduate and graduate programs.
    •  J-1 visa- the J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa is for students, visiting scholars or lecturers pursuing an exchange program. For example, Fulbright scholars and many students on short-term study abroad programs from Indian universities will travel to the U.S. on a J-1 visa.
    • M-1 visa- the M-1 visa is a type of student visa reserved for vocational and technical schools. While the process remains similar to an F-1 visa, the difference is that on entering, the M-1 visas are time stamped and students cannot overstay their visit.
    • Q-1 visa- the Q-1 visa is for participants in an international cultural exchange program.
  • The school you intend to attend and the course of study determine what category of student visa you will be applying for.
  • The J-1 visa is meant for studying when various organizations sponsor you.
  • M-1 visa is for those attending a vocational or technical course or other non-academic institution.
  • If you want to attend a college, university, elementary school, high school, seminary or language training course, the appropriate visa type is the F-1 visa.
  • You should have applied to study in the institution of choice and must have been accepted before you can apply for any of the categories of the student visa.
  • The admission letter from the institution you have been admitted to is mandatory.
  • It is also necessary to provide proof of accommodation.
  • Those with an M-1 visa may not work until they have completed their study.
  • F-1 allows you to do on-campus work with restrictions.
  • Minors should ensure their parents sign the application form.

Student Visa from Kenya to United States of America Requirements

  • A Kenyan passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (2 x 2” dimension) taken in white background.
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial support
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Copy of return flight ticket
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • A police report showing the traveler does not have a criminal record.
  • Medical Insurance.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.
Validity: 180 days
Processing Time: 5 - 15 days
Cost: Not available
Address

United Nations Avenue, Village Market, Nairobi, Kenya.

Phone

+254 20 764 0121, +254 20 363 6000

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