Do Canadians need to indicate a Visa on applications? Forum

[Skier]

Hi again,

Just wondering if Canadians need to indicate anything under the Visa field on applications. I realize it's not "Required" by LSAC but do the schools expect it if you're an international student/non-resident alien?

I emailed LSAC but they said just to check directly with the schools. Thought I might get a better response on here.

I am aware that I would be studying on an F1 visa but I thought you couldn't apply before you had acceptance at a law school. Obviously surprised to see this at the application step.

Thanks for any assistance!

[pammie0415]

I think those fields are for people who are already in America and have a valid visa right now. Since for Canadian students who are not currently in the States, we can only get our visa after we've been accepted to a school. So there's no way we would have a visa number available to fill out.

I'm Canadian too and I just left those fields blank.

[AntipodeanPhil]

I think those fields are for people who are already in America and have a valid visa right now.

This.

A lot of international students who apply to US law schools are already in the US, on a student visa.

[Skier]

I think those fields are for people who are already in America and have a valid visa right now.

This.

A lot of international students who apply to US law schools are already in the US, on a student visa.

Thanks for the clarity!