"You have made us for yourself, Oh Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you." –St. Augustine
Visas
A visa is a grant of permission to enter the country. The U.S. entrance requirements are as follows:
- You must be in good health.
- You must be able to support your family financially while in the U.S.
- You intend to leave the U.S. after your studies are complete You must be law-abiding.
There are several types of visas. These are the most common:
- F-1 (Student Visa)
- J-1 (Exchange Visitor Visa)
Immigration
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) - AILA is a national bar association of more than 5,200 attorneys who practice immigration law. For more information, call 1-202-216-2400, fax 1-202-371-9449, or write to American Immigration Lawyers Association, 1400 Eye Street, NW, Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20005 USA.
American Immigration Center - This site provides information about topics relating to US immigration.
International Student Immigration Issues - This site has articles on a variety of topics relating to visas and international students.
