<p>So I have been living in the US for 12 years, but since I am not a citizen, I am classified as an international.
There are so many forms we have to fill out such as the Financial Statement form or </p>
<p>Or Visa forms. </p>
<p>I already have a VISA. Do I still need to fill out these forms?</p>
<p>You must fill in those forms and you may have to switch to an F-1 visa for some visa categories. (You are, otoh, considered a US resident if you have a green card).</p>
<p>You should talk to someone who knows about all the immigration and college application stuff for “international” students.</p>
<p>Your current visa may or may not allow you to attend college in the States. Many foreign high school students have to switch to an F-1 visa once they get to college; the notable exception are students on H-2 visas. However, even if you do have an H-2 visa, it might be beneficial to switch to an F-1 visa. The reason is that F-1 students are legally allowed to work (internships!) while H-2 students are not. You would still be eligible for a green card if your family gets one.</p>
<p>If you do not need an F-1 visa, the college is not <em>legally</em> required to ask for financial documentation, but they may still want it. You have to ask each college individually about their requirements.</p>
<p>You also should find out if you qualify for in-state tuition and fees at any of the public community colleges, colleges, and universities in the state where you live. Each state has different regulations about this, and sometimes different public institutions within a state have different regulations. </p>
<p>Take a look through the threads in the Financial Aid Forum (there is a quick link on the left-hand side of this screen) for more ideas about students in your situation.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
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<p>That’s H4, not H2. H2 I think is still a work visa. H4 is a dependent visa. H4s can take unpaid internships. They can’t take paid internships.</p>
<p>^ Thanks. I meant H-4 indeed.</p>