USA Visa

There are a couple of things that applicants must avoid when appearing for an F1 visa interview and they are as follows:

• Don't overdress or underdress for the interview.
• Don't fidget too much or look nervous in front of the interviewer.
• Be specific with your answers and do not over explain anything, unless asked.
• Be confident about your choice of course or university and country. 
• Avoid overstating or boasting about your finances. Stick to whatever you have mentioned in your applications.
• Avoid any type of clashes or arguments with the interviewer. 

By avoiding these pointers, you can ace your F1 visa interview. 

The deadlines to submit I-20 form is mentioned below:

There are three US visas that are relevant from a student's perspective. F-1 student visa is provided to the students for their studies in a US college or university. J student visa is provided for an academic exchange program. M student visa is provided for a non-academic or vocational study or training. Each visa type is applicable for the type of course the applicant is applying for studying in the USA.

CPT as it suggests Curricular Practical Training is a training that applicants can take up while they are enrolled in a full-time course with an F1 visa. It can be either a part-time on or off campus job, research opportunities, etc. On the other hand, OPT is Optional Practical Training can be either taken up during or after graduation. Those studying STEM courses, can also go ahead with STEM OPT Extension.