Student Visa

South Florida Student Visa Lawyer

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It is possible for a student that wishes to attend school in the United States to obtain a visa in order to do so. If you speak with a knowledgeable attorney fromThe Gaston Law Firm, P.A., it can greatly improve your chances of obtaining a student visa in order to carry out your educational goal. Applying for a visa can be complex and confusing for to try to get accomplished without legal assistance. Our attorney has helped countless international students obtain the visa they required so that they could take advantage of attending a college or university in the U.S.

Information You Need About Student Visas

If you are looking to enter the U.S. for educational purposes, it will be necessary for you to possess a student visa. It is important to talk to an immigration attorney at our law firm to see how we can help you apply. Depending on your educational plans, there are a few different options that you will have.

Options include:

F-1 Visa, Academic Student Visa – this would apply to students who wish to attend a school, college or university and is valid until they have completed their course of study. In many cases, a student is also allowed to work on campus, and in some cases, off campus as well
M-1 Visa, Vocational Student Visa – this would apply to students who wish to attend a non-academic or vocational program in the U.S. It is valid for one year and students must reapply on a yearly basis.
J-1 Visa, Exchange Visitor Visa – students who wish to participate in an exchange program for cultural or educational purposes. Applicants are required to be sponsored by organizations that are approved by the Department of State and whose intentions are to enter the U.S to participate in programs focused on learning, researching, training or teaching.

Applying for a visa can be complicated, but with a lawyer from The Gaston Law Firm, P. A. by your side to help you through the process, you can be sure that your rights and interests are protected.

Contact Us About Your Immigration Matter Today!

Our immigration team is experienced in assisting individuals with their visa and other travel document requirements. We are prepared to provide you with the guidance and service that you need in order to efficiently get through the process required to obtain a student visa and on your way to becoming an international student as quickly as possible. If you are looking for assistance with your student visa, our legal representatives in Florida can help. We are standing by, ready to assist you.

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Common Answers To Your Questions

I’m a foreign national studying in the U.S., can I stay within the country following graduation?

To stay in the country following graduation, a student will need to obtain an H-1B temporary worker visa. Typically, graduates who work in a specialty field (such as a medical professional or engineer) will be able to obtain this visa with ease. To ensure that this process moves smoothly, it is recommended that students apply for this visa as early as possible to avoid penalties.
Can I become a citizen after I am granted permanent residency?

Yes! If you live in the country for five years as a permanent resident, you will be able to obtain citizenship through naturalization. To be eligible for this, however, you must have been physically living in the country for at least half of those five years – and must not have left for a time period longer than six months.
I am looking to adopt a foreign child – how can I make the process as fast as possible?

For those who are looking into adoption, but have yet to identify the child that they are interested in adopting, it is recommended that they file an Application for Advance Processing of Orphan Petition. This will allow for the portion relating to the approval of the parents to be completed by the time the child is chosen so that the adoption process can be expedited.
If I become a citizen, what are the privileges that I will experience?

There are three primary privileges that citizens can experience. These include being able to vote in local, state and national elections; having the ability to obtain a passport; and sponsoring relatives in their efforts to become a permanent resident.

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