Applying for an F-1 Visa in a Third Country: What You Need to Know

You may apply for an F-1 visa appointment as a third-country national (TCN); however, doingso is subject to the discretion and policies of the U.S. embassy or consulate in the country where you apply. Please consider the risks:First, appointment wait times are often significantly longer, as U.S. embassies and consulates in third countries tend

I am applying a student visa in my home country; I have a US Citizen fiancé. Is it better to get married before the student visa application or after the visa appointment?

The F1 visa is a non-immigrant visa, which means it is intended for individuals who plan to return to their home country after their studies. Applying for a green card (immigrant visa) while on an F1 visa can create issues because it indicates an intention to immigrate. You will most likely get a denial if you get married before your student visa appointment. Disclosing your spouse's legal stat