Basics 101
This US visa type is commonly issued to full-time international students pursuing academic degrees.
What is an F-1 visa?
Forgetting this when applying for a US student visa is a common mistake that often delays approval.
What is paying the SEVIS I-901 fee?
Which of the following would not be an approved form of financial support evidence: A. Credit Cards, B. Retirement Account, C. Property Ownership, D. Photos of Owned Range Rovers, or D. All
What is ALL?
The US visa interview is typically conducted at this type of location.
What is a US embassy or consulate?
In any given year, over 1000 Hult alumni participate in this program in the U.S.
What is Optional Practical Training (OPT)?
Like Superman’s kryptonite, this is one of the major things that can destroy your student visa status in the U.S.
What is not maintaining full-time enrollment or unauthorized employment?
This document, issued by a US school, allows a student to apply for an F-1 visa.
What is a Form I-20?
Entering the US with this type of visa instead of an F-1 for studying is a frequent error.
What is a tourist visa (B-1/B-2)?
UK students must show they can cover at least this many months of living expenses in addition to tuition.
What is 9 months?
Being unable to explain this convincingly is a top reason for US student visa denials.
What is your study plan or choice of school?
STEM students in the US may qualify for this extension of post-graduation work authorization.
What is the STEM OPT extension?
Missing this important check-in at intake is like Tony Stark forgetting his arc reactor—catastrophic for your status.
What is failing to check-in with the Visa & Compliance Team?
This visa allows students in the UK to study full-time and may include options for part-time work.
What is a Student visa (Tier 4/UK Student Route)?
In the UK, failing to provide evidence of this can lead to a visa denial.
What is financial proof or funds to cover tuition and living costs?
UAE student visas often require proof of funds for tuition plus this minimum duration of living expenses.
What is 12 months?
UK students are often asked about this during their visa interview to ensure they intend to return home.
What is their post-study plans or intent to leave the UK?
UK students completing a degree can stay in the UK under this visa to work or look for work
What is the Graduate visa (Post-Study Work visa)?
In the UK, working more than your permitted 20 hours during term-time is like the Hulk smashing compliance—powerful but destructive.
What is unauthorized employment?
Students in the UAE typically require this document issued by their educational institution to apply for a student visa.
What is a student entry permit or UAE admission letter?
A UAE student visa application can be rejected if this crucial document from the sponsor is missing.
What is a sponsor’s letter or entry permit?
If you accidentally brought money from this popular board game instead of real financial statements, your visa officer might be amused but not impressed.
What is Monopoly?
This US official will ultimately approve or deny your student visa after the interview.
Who is a consular officer?
Which of Hult's full-time campus countries allows for the longest full-time post graduation employment.
What is the USA?
In the UAE, you can’t just use the Force to extend your stay after studies—this special long-term visa must be applied for.
What is the Golden Visa?
This colorful document is slang for a U.S. permanent residence card.
What is a Green Card?
US students often fail to demonstrate this during their visa interview, raising concerns about their intentions.
What is non-immigrant intent?
UK visa applicants must show their funds are held for this minimum number of consecutive days before application.
What is 28 days?
In the UAE, students must pass this type of process to complete their visa application.
What is a medical test or health screening?
UAE graduates from accredited universities may receive this type of residency to work after study.
What is a post-study work visa or employment residency permit?
Like Spider-Man hiding his identity, forgetting to update this in-country information with immigration can cause SUPER trouble.
What is failing to report/update local address changes?