Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [History] From University of California

• The students who wish to study in the USA at the University of California Los Angeles require a student visa. The eligibility requirements for the same include an I-20 form that is issued by the university.
• The I-20 form is issued to admitted students who apply, and are qualified, for an F-1 (student) visa, after they submit a Statement of Intent to Register accepting admission at UCLA.
• Once UCLA issues the I-20 Form, students can proceed with the F-1 or J-1 student visa application and payment of the SEVIS Fee. 
• Students will need to appear for a visa interview with the US Embassy in their home country. Upon clearing the interview a stamp will be issued on the passport which acts as the visa to the USA.
• The general documents required for the visa application include:
  • Copy of a valid Passport
  • Completed visa application along with the receipt of visa application fee
  • Passport size photographs
  • I-20 form issued by the university
  • Acceptance letter from UCLA
  • Scholarship/ Sponsorship Letter(if applicable)
  • Immunization Form 
  • Health Examination Form 

F-1 Visa Holders:

• F-1 students are eligible to work part-time (up to 20 hours per week) during the academic year and full-time (more than 21 hours per week) during winter and summer vacation.
• On-campus employment may include teaching assistantships, research assistantships, reader appointments, or student positions at the campus library, bookstore, food/dining services, etc.
• F-1 students can work on-campus without obtaining employment authorization from DCISS or the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

J-1 Visa Holders

• Students and non-degree students on J-1 status may work on-campus part-time (up to 20 hours per week) while the school is in session and full time during the quarter/semester breaks and summer vacation.
• In order for employment, students must be in good academic standing and obtain on-campus work authorization from DCIS.