1. us study visa 1 category: F- 1 visa.
F- 1 visa is a visa for studying in the United States, and the following conditions must be met:
1) Full-time students studying in American accredited regular colleges, community colleges, junior high schools, primary schools, language training centers and other educational institutions for the purpose of obtaining degrees, diplomas and certificates;
2) Be able to attend classes and communicate in English, except for students who enter the language training center;
3) Have the economic strength needed for study and life.
Students with F- 1 visas can work on campus according to the relevant regulations of the US Immigration Service, and the working hours per week should not exceed 20 hours; After studying for one year, you can work outside the school, and the working time per week is no more than 20 hours; You can work during holidays, including optional training (OPT) and current training (CPT), and the working hours per week should not exceed 40 hours.
Students with F- 1 visa can apply for social security number (SSN), which is equivalent to China's identity card. With this card, it is relatively convenient to apply for bank credit card, driver's license and car purchase.
2. Two types of visas for studying in the United States: J- 1 visa.
J- 1 visa is a tourist visa to the United States and must meet the following conditions:
1) Enter American accredited regular colleges, community colleges, junior high schools, primary schools, language training centers and other educational institutions for short-term visits, internships, study tours and training, including national public degree students;
2) Have certain English communication skills;
3) Financial support for study and life.
According to the relevant regulations, students with J- 1 visa are not allowed to work inside and outside the school except for the internship related to the course.
Students with J- 1 visa must return to China after the project, and cannot study for a degree (except for national public students), live or work; If you want to change your status and study for a degree, you must obtain the approval and exemption from the Chinese and American governments, exempt from the two-year return service period, or go to the United States after returning to China for two years. J- 1 Once the status is waived, the status of J-2 is also waived, including the spouse and children.
According to the J- 1 Visa Exemption Application Procedures (Revised Draft) of the Chinese Embassy in the United States, those who meet the following conditions can be accepted:
1) With a personal passport, for the purpose of studying abroad, settle the economic and housing relationship with the former domestic unit and settle the outstanding matters through consultation;
2) Have a registration record in the Education Office of the China Embassy and Consulate in the United States;
3) Doctoral students, master students, undergraduates (including transfer students) funded by the National Scholarship Fund Committee, and joint doctoral training (returning to the United States after obtaining doctoral degrees), and clearing the relationship with the National Scholarship Fund Committee and obtaining consent;
4) There is an exemption number page issued by the State Council, USA.
The requirements for holding a J- 1 visa vary from state to state. Some states allow the application for social security number (SSN), while others depend on the specific situation. For example, in the United States 1 year or more, you can apply, otherwise you can't apply.
3. Three types of American study visas: M visas.
M visa is a visa for short-term vocational training in the United States during holidays. Training does not include language training centers and language schools, but generally universities.