Am I an International student if I'm applying to the U.S. from Canada?

[deadmau5]

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or do I have this wrong.

I am a Canadian citizen. I would obviously need a U.S. student visa of some sort though right?

 

[PrisonPsych]

or do I have this wrong.

I am a Canadian citizen. I would obviously need a U.S. student visa of some sort though right?

yup, you need a visa.

 

[deleted176373]

Isn't Canada the 51st state?

America's Backyard?

Oh, wait, Canada is an actual country?!?

Mark

 

[JockNerd]

yup, you need a visa.

You don't need a visa; special agreements get Canadians in on F-1 status, which doesn't require the full visa (or a visit to the consulate, or many of the things other foreign nationals need).

But, you ARE an international student in all other ways, including the important ways (taxes, etc.). I just went through this process in 2007, I can answer anything a Canadian needs to know about the process; as away. The process is very different (and much simpler) for Canadians than it is for people from other countries.

 

[PsychLibra]

F-1 is a visa, and you still need to arrange to get it at a consulate or border immigration office (specific rules may have changed slightly in the past few years, but immigration regs in general have become stricter not easier). However, unless things are different, the paper work and process is much easier as a Canadian than being from another foreign country.

 

[JockNerd]

F-1 is a visa, and you still need to arrange to get it at a consulate or border immigration office (specific rules may have changed slightly in the past few years, but immigration regs in general have become stricter not easier). However, unless things are different, the paper work and process is much easier as a Canadian than being from another foreign country.

You're *on* a visa (conceptually), but you don't *get* a visa (i.e., the little photo id card). It's not a *visa* visa like people from other places need. And, I get asked "where's your visa?" constantly despite the F-1 card. So, qualitative difference.

You can still just cross at the point of entry when you're moving and get the paperwork done; there's no need to visit a consulate.

 

[deadmau5]

Thanks everyone!

so F-1. I assume apply to International applications if needed. Some are not specifying, so will just continue, as usual.

 

[JockNerd]

Thanks everyone!

so F-1. I assume apply to International applications if needed. Some are not specifying, so will just continue, as usual.

Yes; the big differences in apps are: all extra international application forms, earlier deadlines for many schools, and financial support forms. At some places this can get weird, as the applications might assume that "international" means "non-English-speaking" and do things like require TOEFL scores (which you obviously don't need).

 

[deadmau5]

okay, will check again, but I think only one requested a special international one.

 

[deleted176373]

Yes; the big differences in apps are: all extra international application forms, earlier deadlines for many schools, and financial support forms. At some places this can get weird, as the applications might assume that "international" means "non-English-speaking" and do things like require TOEFL scores (which you obviously don't need).

Eh Hoser, not all Canadians speak English! They speak Canadian... sure, but some even speak something that remotely sounds like French. Eh..y'know.

LOL.

Now lets go get a Two-Four, eh. Sorry... I just couldn't resist poking a little fun at Canada.

Mark

 

[JockNerd]

Eh Hoser, not all Canadians speak English!

Well, we do spell things correctly.

I do find Americans amusing though, when some of them insist on "poking fun" at other countries but have absurd overreactions when anyone says anything remotely critical of the US.

 

[CanPsychGirl]

Question for any other Canadian applicants/Canadians studying in the US... all the US school I'm applying to require you to submit that form that basically details how you're going to pay for your education. Do you have to submit it with all the other components by the deadline (i.e. Dec 15), or do you only submit it once you're accepted? How did you prove you were paying for your education? I don't have the $$ just sitting around, I would need to get a loan, although realistically, if I'm accepted, my tuition will most likely be paid and I will get a stipend. Sooooo, how do I state this on the form? Do I need to start the paperwork for a loan now?

So many questions😳 Any help appreciated!

 

[thewesternsky]

Most of the schools will say whether the form needs to be filled out by the deadline or whether it would be filled out upon acceptance. If any school websites are unclear, you can usually email or call the department's graduate secretary.

Usually they only make you prove you have enough money for one year. I had a savings account with most of what was needed, and got my parents to attach a bank statement/sign a form to cover the rest (explaining to them that it was just a beauocractic thing and that I'd never think of taking their money!). I was lucky, though-- If you and your parents don't have that much cash that's not tied up, I'm not sure what to suggest. Securing a loan a year in advance seems a little over-the-top, but...

 

[JockNerd]

A friend of mine didn't have the money for the form. He said some of the schools gave him documentation that they were fully funding him and it was fine. Check with the school's graduate studies dept.

 

[AryaStark]

I don't understand this question haha. Canada =/= USA. Why wouldn't you be considered an international student? Because we're on the same continent? I'm not even trying to be a jerk, I really just want to know why you're asking. I always laughed at that commercial with Sandra Bullock where she says "it's not like I'm an immigrant. I'm from Canada!"- and points up. HA. good stuff.

 

[Cosmo75]

Well, we do spell things correctly.

I do find Americans amusing though, when some of them insist on "poking fun" at other countries but have absurd overreactions when anyone says anything remotely critical of the US.

Heh. 😀