Visa Descriptions and Qualifications for Cameroonians to study in the US

The United States welcomes foreign citizens from Cameroons who come to the U.S. to study. Before applying for a visa, all student visa applicants are needed to be accepted and approved by their school or program. Once accepted, educational institutions will provide each applicant the necessary approval documentation to be submitted when applying for a student visa.

Visa Descriptions and Qualifications for Cameroonians

F-1 Visa
This is the most common type of student visa. If you wish wish to engage in academic studies in the United States at an approved school, such as an accredited U.S. college or college, private secondary school, or approved English language program then you will need an F-1 visa. You will also need an F-1 visa if your course of study is more than 18 hours a week.

M-1 Visa
If you scheme engage in non-academic or vocational study or training at a U.S. institution then you will need an M-1 visa.

More information about each of these visas and opportunities for studying in the United States can be found at the Education USA web site.
Other Information

U.S. Public School
U.S. law does not permit foreign students to be present at public elementary school (kindergarten to 8th grade) or a publicly funded adult education program. Hence, F-1 visas cannot be issued for study at such schools.

An F-1 visa can be issued for attendance at a public secondary school (grades 9 to 12), but the scholar is limited to a maximum of 12 months at the school. The school must also indicate on the I-20 that the student has paid the unsubsidized cost of the education and the amount submitted by the student for that purpose.

For more information about F-1 legal requirements, visit the Department of State web portal.

Note: Holders of A, E, F-2, G, H-4, J-2, L-2, M-2 or other derivative non immigrant visas may enroll in public elementary and secondary schools.

student Assistance for Cameroonians, Finding a school in U.S.
 students who hope to enroll in an American educational institution are inspired to contact and visit one of our Education USA Advising Centers at either the U.S. Embassy in Abuja or the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos. For additional details including services available and hours of operation, please visit the EAC website at http://nigerius embassy.gov/educational_advising.html
Dependents

Spouses and/or unmarried tiny people under the age of 21 who wish to accompany or join the principal visa holder in the United States for the duration of his/her stay require derivative F or M visas. there is no derivative visa for the parents of F or M holders.

Family members who do not intend to reside in the United States with the principal visa holder, but wish to visit for vacations only, may be eligible to apply for visitor (B-2) visas.

Spouses and dependents may not work in the United States on a derivative F or M visa. If your spuse/child seeks employment, the spouse must obtain the appropriate work visa.
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