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Do Canadians need to indicate a Visa on applications?

Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 2:21 pm
by 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!

Re: Do Canadians need to indicate a Visa on applications?

Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 8:14 pm
by 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.

Re: Do Canadians need to indicate a Visa on applications?

Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 2:01 am
by AntipodeanPhil
pammie0415 wrote: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.

Re: Do Canadians need to indicate a Visa on applications?

Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:23 am
by Skier
AntipodeanPhil wrote:
pammie0415 wrote: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!