Student Visa Forum

[Harry_Pluxen]

How does section 214.b of the I-20 Student visa apply to the law school application process? My concern is that I am a Canadian that intends to study law in the USA and practice there upon graduation. However, based on the information I have read online concerning student visas, and if I understand correctly, during the visa application process I must convince the US consulate that I intend to return home (to Canada) upon the completion of my degree.

I was just wondering if anyone knows how this applies to a professional degree like a JD. In all likelihood, I intend to stay in the US for work after graduation.

[Phil Brooks]

1) Canadians don't do visa interviews for US visas therefore you won't meet with the consulate;
2) It doesn't matter at all that you intend to practice law in the US after graduation; as long as you plan to get the appropriate visa at that time. Don't worry about it.

[Harry_Pluxen]

1) Canadians don't do visa interviews for US visas therefore you won't meet with the consulate;
2) It doesn't matter at all that you intend to practice law in the US after graduation; as long as you plan to get the appropriate visa at that time. Don't worry about it.

1. Interesting! Thanks.
2. That is a different visa I believe, correct? One that your employer in the US sponsors you for?

[Phil Brooks]

1) Canadians don't do visa interviews for US visas therefore you won't meet with the consulate;
2) It doesn't matter at all that you intend to practice law in the US after graduation; as long as you plan to get the appropriate visa at that time. Don't worry about it.

1. Interesting! Thanks.
2. That is a different visa I believe, correct? One that your employer in the US sponsors you for?

Yes